Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant LLP

Christine Archer _{on Google}

Aug 30th, 2023

Brian Tackett and his paralegal Renita Murphy did a good job of jumping right into my case. Very detailed oriented and always stayed in communication with me via email, phone and in person. They were fair , honest , fearless , and reliable. They are very well versed with the system and will help you navigate. Your needs and voice are important.

Margaret Hickman _{on Google}

Aug 26th, 2023

Kirsten Bode and Kristina are totally awesome to work with for a divorce. I went to the office in tears because my husband had broken my hand and my heart to the point of no return. They worked hard to get my divorce completed from a spouse who procrastinated the whole time. But it is done and I highly recommend this group and this attorney.

Monica Rael _{on Google}

Aug 26th, 2023

Colby Berry did an amazing job working on my case. He was professional, knowledgeable, and conducted himself with the upmost professionalism. I would recommend him to anyone who was looking for a lawyer regarding any family law case they were handling.

Rebekah Winslow _{on Google}

Aug 2nd, 2023

Colby Berry is an amazing attorney! He responded quickly to my questions, kept me informed on the status of my case and didn't make me feel rushed into anything. I truly appreciate finding such a knowledgeable and caring attorney.

Brian Yamada _{on Google}

Jun 3rd, 2023

I previously had a family court case with Mrs Bode as my counsel, that ended with a favorable joint custody agreement in 2020.
At the end of 2022, my child's mother (joint conservator) had passed away. Within hours of her death, her husband immediately communicated that he would be adopting my son for full custody.
Within seconds of receiving that information, I immediately called Mrs Bode in Denton county and (doing my best to keep my emotions restrained) I told her the situation. Knowing me, Mrs Bode working with me for about 9 months in 2019/2020, selflessly instrucked me to fly up to Dallas and reclaim my son. She aggressively counciled me with only one objective: "you need to get your son. He needs his father" and to earn roll him into Central Texas where I live. Nothing else mattered to her in that time period. Knowing that financial services would go to a local Travis county lawyer.
In those next 72 hours, Mrs Bode persistently demanded updates hourly on the situation. The family court case was determined to stay in Denton county, but her decisive actions prevented many legal obstacles that the other party was attempting to establish against me. As soon as it was established that Denton was the deciding county, Mrs Bode did what she did best. Fight. Every moment was pressure, much aggravation on my part, and perseverance. Every morning to evening, instructions to me was mechanical and relentless in collecting all data, facts, medical records, communication documentation to the strictest detail. This was not a point too simply win this case, it was a means to get my son in the best care possible. That was with his father.
For some context, a primary issue of our original court order (2020), was that we fought for my son's special needs services, being high level autistic elementary student. Before the first court order agreement, his autism and speech impediment we're not acknowled, and services were odenied before Mrs Bode involvement in the 2020 joint custody case.
Back to the current 2023 custody court case: The day of court was embarrassing for the opposing party. Not only had Mrs Bode's team prepared me for every possible Court scenario (which every day until court, we fought constantly regarding my readiness), but her teams own preparation for interrogation of the opposing witnesses, resulted in the judge having to constantly educate/reprimand the opposing witness and council in being in accordance to obeying Denton Family Court law. I would have felt bad, but they wanted to take me from my son's life. Fuck em'.
By the time the opposing counsel came to examine me, I lasted about 4 minutes on the stand. I believe the opposing counsel wanted to get me off the stand as quick as possible. 2 weeks later we received a statement from the courts that the judge awarded full guardian rights and responsibilities to me, over my son. All requests from the other party were denied.
Conclusion: Because of Mrs Bode, I am able to give my son the specific medical, social, recreational and religious needs that are entitled to every child. But most of all, he gets his father, and I got my son.