A divorce, child custody dispute, criminal charge or any other legal matter can turn your life upside down. And while these instances can cast a cloud over your future, that doesn’t mean that everything is out of your control. While we can’t make your problems go away, we can help you navigate the challenges that have been placed in front of you so you can pursue the outcome you want. We can help you make tough decisions, devise a strategy that matches your unique situation and help you maneuver the legal system.
Education: The University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Certifications: Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists , College of the State Bar , Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since December 31, 2001
Services: Family Law , Criminal Defense , Business Law
Vicki Menard has served as Of Counsel with the firm since January 2024. She is experienced in a wide range of practice areas. Representative Experience Judge Menard was the first female district judge in McLennan County history and the first judge in the 414th District Court. She served as Local Administrative Judge for the County during her time on the bench. She served as Chair of the Litigation Section while in private practice and was active in the Bell and McLennan County Bar Associations. She also served on the District Grievance Panel. Prior to taking the bench, Judge Menard was the managing partner of her firm in Waco.
Education: Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas , Baylor University
Certifications: State Bar of Texas - Judicial Section, Member , State Bar of Texas - Litigation Section, Member , State Bar of Texas - Family Law Section, Member
Services: Mediator , Visiting Judge (by assignment)
Oliver Mintz was born and raised in New York. He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point and graduated in 1996 when he commissioned as an infantry officer. His first assignment was to Fort Hood and the First Cavalry Division. In 2001, Oliver left active duty but joined the Texas Army National Guard immediately following the attacks of September 11, 2001. He went on to serve as an active-duty National Guard officer for 20 more years, holding two battalion commands and culminating his career as the 36th Infantry Division Chief of Staff. He served four combat deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, and Kuwait, and retired in 2021 at the rank of Colonel. In addition to a bachelor’s degree from West Point, he holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Tyler, a Master of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College, and a Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s University School of Law. Oliver has been active in the community for many years serving on the Finance Council at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, as the PTO President at Trimmier Elementary School, an active Band Booster at Killeen High School, and served on the Killeen High School Site-Based Decision-Making committee. He is currently serving as an elected member of the Killeen ISD School Board He has been married to his wife, Vicky, for over 25 years and they have two sons, both graduates of Killeen High School. Their son, Oliver, a 2022 graduate of Baylor University is currently a Second Lieutenant in the Texas Army National Guard. Their other son, Nicholas, is a member of the class of 2025 at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut.
Education: St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas , West Point, 1996 , University of Texas, Tyler , United States Army War College
Certifications: U.S. Army, First Cavalry Division, infantry officer , Texas Army National Guard, National Guard Officer and the 36th Infantry Division Chief of Staff
Services: Military Administrative Issues And Discipline , Family Law , Estate Planning , Civil Litigation Issues
Education: Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, Dallas, Texas , Texas A&M University
Certifications: Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member , Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member
