Born just south of Dallas, and true to his Texas roots, Andrew M. Lloyd fights proudly for families and justice. He exemplifies the attitude contained in the phrase – Don’t mess with Texas! He doesn’t let people mess with his clients, either. Big government and belligerent litigators threaten his clients’ lives, so he defends them. He’s a negotiator by birth and an attorney by trade, whose ultimate prowess and skill lie in the courtroom. He’s tenacious, witty, intelligent, and scrappy. With a nickname like “Texas Spanker,” what else would you expect?
A former prosecutor and Texas Super Lawyer 7 years in a row, he’s been handling criminal and family law cases in front of Judges and juries for a decade and a half with a finesse and charisma that leaves people in awe. He can change the pace of a case quickly, understanding the underpinnings of the justice system and the inner workings of a case file. He’s real. He’s personal. And he’s a fighter.
He’s the former Vice President of the Denton County Bar Association, former Vice President of the Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association, and 7-time Master of Ceremonies for the annual Denton County Bench Bar Conference, where all the local Judges and lawyers spend time learning the law. He’s been a guest speaker several times over the years at these and other legal conferences.
Outside of the courtroom, Andrew’s the ultimate family man and churchgoer. He’s a father of four awesome children and husband to his beautiful Inga. He enjoys cycling, running, and racquetball and has competed in many triathlons. He’s also a martial artist, having studied and practiced the craft of Wing Tsun Kung Fu, Latosa Escrima, Karate, and American Taekwondo, for almost two decades.
CERTIFICATION
• Certified Mediator, South Texas Plains Association of Governments
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
OWNER • LLOYD & ASSOCIATES • JAN 2019 - CURRENT
Family Law w adoption, child support, custody, CPS, divorce, enforcement, juvenile law, protective orders
Mediation w Collaboration
Criminal Defense w assault, drugs, DWI, expunction, family violence, probation, theft, revocations/violations
Civil/Contracts w monetary disputes, general litigation
MANAGING PARTNER • LLOYD & DUPUY • JUNE 2014 – DEC 2018
Family Law, Criminal Defense, General Civil, Mediation
MANAGING ATTORNEY • LLOYD LAW FIRM • SEP 2008 – MAY 2014
Family Law, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law, General Civil, Mediation
PARTNER • BOWEN & LLOYD • JUNE 2006 – AUG 2008
Family Law, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law, General Civil, Mediation
SOLO PRACTICE • ANDREW M. LLOYD, ATTORNEY AT LAW • FEB 2006 – JUNE 2006
Family Law, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law, General Civil, Mediation
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY • WOLPOFF & ABRAMSON • JULY 2005 – FEB 2006
Plaintiff’s Counsel for Fortune 500 companies, civil litigation of consumer debt; federal arbitrations, counterclaims, violations
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY • DENTON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE • JULY 2003 – JULY 2005
Criminal Prosecution of Class A, B,C Misdemeanors; Trial Law & Litigation, Mental Health & Civil Proceedings, Municipal Appeals
CRIMINAL DEFENSE, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR • EVANS GANDY DANIEL & MOORE • MAY 2003 – JULY 2003
Court appearances, Administrative Hearings, Client Interviews, Research, Memorandum; Acting as City Attorney for Watauga, TX
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Texas Super Lawyer – 2014 – present
• Texas Super Lawyer’s Rising Star – 2012, 2013
• Master of Ceremonies – Denton County Bench Bar Conference – 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2014, 2015, 2016
• Mediation Certification / ADR – S. TX Plains Assoc. of Gov’ts – 2002
• Arbitration Panel/Fee Dispute Committee, Denton, TX – May 2013
• Best Juvenile Law Attorney by bestofdentoncounty.com – 2013; Best Personal Injury Firm – 2016, 2017
• Judicially approved attorney for court appointments – Criminal Defense and Family Law/Department of Family and Protective Services Cases – since 2006
• 442nd Distict Court Family Drug Court attorney committee member – since 2017
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS - ACCREDITED
• Denton County Bench Bar Conference Apr 2013 - Update on Gun Laws in Texas
• Attorney Ad Litem Seminar Feb 2014 - The Battle of Middle Earth: Presenting a Case for a Parent from Temporary Orders to Trial
• Attorney Ad Litem Seminar Feb 2015 – Fighting with Paper: Motion Practice for Parents
• Denton County Bench Bar April 2015 – Laws & Regulations in Parimutuel Gambling
• DCBA Family Law Section Jan 2016 – Family & Criminal Law Intersection
• Denton County Bench Bar April 2019 – Criminal & Family Law Cautionary Overlaps
• Collaborative Rehabilitation Conference May 2019 – Family Dysfunction, Addiction, and Recovery – Intervention
PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS
• Served full-time as missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Berlin, Germany – April 1994- May 1996
• Read, Write, Speak German language fluently
• Moderate ability in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish language
• Multiple Publications and Editorials in Denton County Bar Newsletter
• Contribute over 100 hours of legal pro bono services each year
• Local Executive in Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1830, decades of involvement including Troop Committee, ScoutMaster, Advisor
• Martial Arts Training – Wing Tsun, Latosa Escrima, Karate, and American Taekwondo
• Graduate from Duncanville High School, Texas – 1993
• Bishop/Ecclesiastical Leader for over 300 member congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ~4 years
• Married 21+ years to my sweet Inga
• Father of 4 amazingly awesome teenagers
ASSOCIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
• Member in the Denton County Bar Association – 2009 to current
• Member of State Bar of Texas Family Law Section – 2007 to current
• Vice President, Family Law Section of the Denton County Bar Association – 2010
• Director, Denton County Bar Association – 2011, 2012
• Secretary, Denton County Bar Association – 2013
• Treasurer, Denton County Bar Association – 2014
• Vice President, Denton County Bar Association – 2015
• Member of the Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association – 2006 to current
• Treasurer/Secretary in the Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association – 2009
• Vice President in the Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association – 2010
• Member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association – 2010 to current
• Member of the Texas State Bar College – 2009 to current
• Member of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society – 2008 to 2016
• Current and Longstanding Member of the NRA – National Rifle Association
• Member of Flower Mound Area Republican club – June 2014- present
