Julie A. Lucio - Attorney and Counselor at Law
Julie Lucio primarily practices in the areas of Family and Criminal Law.
As a mother of two, Ms. Lucio appreciates what is at stake in a family law case.
She understands the complexities of family dynamics and the emotions that are
involved when your family issues become legal issues. In addition, Ms. Lucio
has a Master’s of Science in Clinical Psychology degree. She has counseled families
and individuals before practicing law. She was involved psychology education
as a Professor of Psychology for Collin County Community College and Dallas
County Community Colleges for 10 years. She brings her expertise to the courtroom
with her vast experience in public speaking and teaching in the areas of Psychology
of the Personality, Psychology of Adolescents and Children, Abnormal Psychology
and Social Psychology. Ms. Lucio attributes her background in psychology to
her successes in picking juries, questioning witnesses and negotiating settlements.
When Julie is not in court or preparing for a case she enjoys playing the
piano, snow skiing, and family vacations.
Memberships: American Bar Association, Collin County Bar
Association, Dallas Bar Association, Texas Defense Lawyers Association, State
Bar of Texas-Family Law Section Licensed by the State Bar of Texas, Certified
Mediator, Certified Family Law Mediator.
Educational Background: Texas Tech University, University
of the District of Columbia, Texas Wesleyan School of Law.
Eric Lafleur - Attorney and Counselor at Law
Eric LaFleur was born in Houston and grew up in Beaumont, Texas where he
graduated from high school in 1992. He attended Texas A&M University in College
Station Texas, graduating cum laude with a degree in Political Science in 1996.
Eric was then accepted to the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas.
After graduating in May of 1999, he passed the Texas Bar Exam and accepted a
position as a misdemeanor prosecutor in the Grayson County District Attorney’s
Office in Sherman, Texas, specializing in the prosecution of family violence
cases.
In 2001, Eric joined the Collin County District Attorney’s Office in McKinney,
Texas. Beginning in the misdemeanor trial section, he was promoted to the position
of misdemeanor court chief and, eventually, to felony trial prosecutor. During
his time with the Collin County D.A.’s Office, Eric prosecuted most every type
of criminal offense, but with an emphasis on DWI. He served as lead counsel
in approximately 75 jury trials, 60 bench trials, and assisted in many others,
winning the vast majority of his cases.
After leaving the District Attorney’s Office, Eric began his career as a
criminal defense attorney and a family lawyer, practicing primarily in Dallas,
and Collin Counties. Using the experience he gained as a prosecutor, Eris has
successfully defended clients facing a wide variety of criminal charges. Additionally
he began using his trial skills to successfully handle child custody cases and
divorces. He continues to aggressively try cases, and has obtained acquittals
and dismissals for clients charged with DWI, Assault, Fraud, Drug Possession,
Theft and other charges. He has handled numerous divorces involving complex
property divisions and heated custody battles.
Eric’s vast experience both in prosecuting and defending criminal cases provides
his clients with an invaluable advantage when confronting a criminal charge
or a complicated family issue. Whether you simply want to negotiate the best
possible plea offer, or take your case to the jury, there is simply no substitute
for having a lawyer with trial experience. Come in and discuss your case with
Eric today.
Memberships: Collin County Bar Association, Dallas County
Bar Association, Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association, Texas Criminal
Defense Lawyer's Association, Licensed by the State Bar of Texas
Educational Background: Texas A & M, University of Texas
School of Law.
Elizabeth Rios - Office Manager
Elizabeth works with our legal team to ensure that each client receives the
best service possible. She handles all aspects of law office management including
accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. Elizabeth is also bi-lingual
and often assists Spanish speaking clients through the legal process.
In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family, reading,
and going to the movies.
Chaz Boydston - Legal Assistant/Case Manager
Chaz assists the attorneys with all aspects of case management including
legal document drafting and case planning. Chaz also regularly goes to court
with the attorneys for most family law issues. If your case is an agreed divorce
and you have questions at any point during the process, you can call Chaz with
questions.
In his off time Chaz is an avid mountain biker and also enjoys movies, reading
and writing.