Lawyer Dorothy Walsh Ripka, graduated from University of Illinois at Springfield, Class of 1997, B.A., with high honors St. Louis University School of Law, Class of 2000, J.D., cum laude, is now employed by Cordell & Cordell, P.C. at One Galleria Tower, 13355 Noel Rd., Ste. 310 Dallas, TX 75240.Dorothy Walsh Ripka is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Dorothy Walsh Ripka as your lawyer, you should consider whether Dorothy Walsh Ripka offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Dorothy Walsh Ripka has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Dorothy Walsh Ripka's office is located at Dallas, TX, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Dorothy Walsh Ripka has been admitted in 2006, Texas; 2000, Missouri; 2001, Illinois; 2015, Kentucky; 2012, Ohio;. His or her practice areas include Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation.

Dorothy Walsh Ripka's college and law school education includes University of Illinois at Springfield, Class of 1997, B.A., with high honors, St. Louis University School of Law, Class of 2000, J.D., cum laude. Other biographical background includes Dealing with gender stereotypes against men in family law is nothing new for seasoned divorce lawyer Dorothy Walsh Ripka.   Her experience with a biased child custody evaluator highlighted everything Ms. Ripka and Cordell & Cordell fight for with respect to father’s rights.   In the custody battle between the mother and the father, the original custody evaluator’s report was filled with stereotypes and anti-dad biases and recommended the mother have primary custody.   Ms. Ripka found an unbiased evaluator for a second opinion that ultimately ended up favoring the father and the judge awarded primary custody to the dad.   “It shows that we don’t accept the norm,” she said. “We keep fighting about what is truly in the child’s best interest and not just accepting societal norms that the child should automatically be with the mom.”   Ms. Ripka said it’s her responsibility to help clients cope with what can be an emotionally and financially challenging situation. It is crucial for men to hire an attorney they feel comfortable talking to so that there are no secrets.   “I want to make sure clients know what they say is not being judged,” Ms. Ripka said. “Nothing you tell me will shock me or is probably even the worst thing that I have heard today.” Read less |. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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