Judith M. Van Hoof

Judith M. Van Hoof practices family law, probate law, criminal law, and juvenile law. She also serves on the Women's Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Family Law sections of the Tarrant County Bar Association.

Her commitment to child welfare is well recognized among her fellow attorneys.  The Tarrant County Bar Association awarded Judith the Child Advocates of Tarrant County Attorney of the Year for her work in juvenile law in 1998 and 2007.  She is an active member of the Juvenile Law section of the State Bar of Texas.

Judith’s academic record reveals a drive to excel.   She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Mary’s University of San Antonio in 1988.  While earning her law degree at Baylor University, she earned a prestigious recognition among the Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities.

To meet with Judy, contact the Bob Leonard Law Group, P.L.L.C.

Bar Admissions

• 1991, Texas

Biography

• Listed: Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities
• Recipient: Child Advocates of Tarrant County Attorney of the Year, 1998, 2007
• Award: Martindale-Hubbell BV Rated for ethical standards and legal ability

Education

• St. Mary's University of San Antonio, B.A., magna cum laude, 1988
• Baylor University, J.D., 1991
• University of Glasgow, School of Law, Certificate in European Economic Community Law, 1990

Professional Memberships

• Member: State Bar of Texas Juvenile Law Section
• Member: Women's Law Section, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, and Family Law Section of Tarrant County Bar Association, Annual Fundraiser Committee
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• Member: National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
• Member: NCJFCJ International Relations Committee

Speaker and Panelist

• Speaker: Tarrant County Bar Association on Child Protective Services issues
• Speaker and panelist: Court Appointed Speical Advocates, volunteer training

Reported Cases

• In re N.P. 69 S.W. 3rd 300, 2nd Court of Appeals
• In the interest of L.S.R. 92 S.W. 3rd 529, Texas Supt. Ct., 2002

Practice Areas

• Family law
• Probate law
• Criminal law
• Juvenile law
  • Adoption law
  • Child advocacy
  • Child custody
  • Child abuse and neglect
  • Child custody mediation
  • Child protection
  • Child sexual abuse
  • Child support
  • Child welfare
  • Children's rights
  • Foster parent's rights / intervention
  • Grandparent's visitation rights
  • Paternity/father's rights