About Deborah Jean
Deborah Jean Manning is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 1994 and holds bar number 172093. Her license is currently in active status. Ms. Manning is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Deborah J. Manning, located at 20303 County Road 442, Lindale, Texas 75771-5618. She has been practicing law for over 30 years, serving clients in various jurisdictions, including California, Texas, and Missouri.
Ms. Manning earned her Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern University School of Law. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate education at Pitzer College. She has been admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as the state courts of California, Texas, and Missouri, allowing her to represent clients in a wide range of legal matters across these jurisdictions.
Ms. Manning's practice areas include divorce and family law, with a focus on guiding clients through complex family law matters. She offers services such as mediation and do-it-yourself divorce options, aiming to minimize costs and emotional distress for families during challenging times. Her practice encompasses all stages of legal proceedings, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout her career, Ms. Manning has handled cases in various courts, including the Superior Court of California, the Texas State Courts, and the Missouri State Courts. She has also appeared before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Prior to establishing her own firm, she worked as an associate attorney at a mid-size litigation firm in Glendora, California, for several years.
Ms. Manning is an active member of the California State Bar Association and the Texas State Bar Association. She holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. She is also a certified mediator through the California State Bar's Alternative Dispute Resolution program. Ms. Manning is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling her to effectively serve the diverse communities in the jurisdictions where she practices.
