About Teresa Lynn De
Teresa Lynn De Ford is a attorney specializing in family law, estate planning, and probate matters. She is the founder of De Ford Law Firm, PLLC, located in The Woodlands, Texas. Admitted to the Texas State Bar in 1995, she has been practicing law for over 30 years. Born and raised in Michigan, Ms. De Ford earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Philosophy and Criminal Justice from Michigan State University in 1990. Her interest in law was further solidified through an internship with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). She served as an Intelligence Research Specialist in Washington, D.C., and regional offices in San Francisco and Houston.
In 1992, she pursued her Juris Doctorate at the University of Houston Law Center, graduating in 1995. During law school, she was recognized as a member of the Order of the Barons and contributed to the Law Review. After law school, Ms. De Ford began her legal career in civil litigation, focusing on oil and gas trucking and oilfield injury cases. However, a personal experience inspired her to shift her focus to family law, estate planning, and probate. In 2012, she founded De Ford Law Firm, PLLC, with the mission to assist individuals through significant life events such as divorce, child custody. Estate planning.
Ms. De Ford is licensed to practice law in both Texas and Louisiana. She is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas, as well as the Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana. Additionally, she is authorized to practice before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Throughout her career, Ms. De Ford has been committed to providing compassionate and knowledgeable legal services.
Her firm, De Ford Law Firm, PLLC, is dedicated to educating and empowering clients during both joyful occasions, such as the birth or adoption of a child. Challenging times, like divorce or the loss of a loved one. The firm aims to help clients avoid future difficulties through careful planning in family law and estate planning. Ms. De Ford's dedication to her clients and her community shows her reputation as a trusted legal professional in The Woodlands and surrounding areas.
