Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Rockwall, TX
At Eaker Law Firm, we bring over two decades of dedicated legal expertise to families navigating complex family law challenges. Founded in 1999, our practice is built on a foundation of empathy, having personally experienced the emotional and legal hurdles our clients face. With offices in Rockwall and Allen, Texas, we serve clients across six counties, offering personalized representation in divorce, custody, mediation, and appellate matters. Our team prioritizes client needs through a unique approach that combines creative legal strategies, alternative billing models, and extensive courtroom experience.Recognized by peers and clients alike, we maintain active memberships in prestigious legal associations and hold credentials as certified mediators and collaborative law practitioners. Whether handling high-conflict cases or guiding clients through mediation, our commitment remains unwavering: to protect your interests while fostering long-term family well-being.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Family Mediation
Appellate Services
CPS Defense
Collaborative Law
Paternity Cases
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in Texas family law
- Our team includes a credentialed mediator with extensive CPS case experience
- We offer alternative billing models when appropriate for the case
- Our attorney maintains a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating
- We handle complex cases including geographic relocation and mental health issues
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating
- Texas Mediator Credentialing Association
- State Bar of Texas
- Texas Association of Mediators
- Collaborative Law Institute of Texas
What people say
Has your back
Compassionate and knowledgeable
Responsive and effective
Excellent mediator
Extensive legal knowledge
Services
Divorce Representation
Our firm provides comprehensive divorce representation with a focus on protecting client interests while minimizing emotional distress. We handle complex property division, spousal support, and contested custody matters. Our approach combines strategic negotiation with courtroom readiness to achieve optimal outcomes.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients in child custody disputes, addressing visitation rights, geographic relocation, and parental fitness concerns. Our experience includes handling cases involving mental health issues, domestic violence, and same-sex parenting arrangements. We prioritize children's long-term well-being in all custody determinations.
Family Mediation
As certified mediators, we facilitate constructive negotiations between parties to resolve family law disputes. Our mediation services cover divorce settlements, custody agreements, and property division. We maintain impartiality while helping clients reach mutually beneficial solutions outside the courtroom.
Appellate Services
We provide specialized appellate representation for family law cases, including custody disputes and property division appeals. Our experience includes presenting cases before Texas appellate courts. We focus on identifying reversible errors and developing compelling legal arguments for post-trial review.
CPS Defense
Our firm represents parents and children in Child Protective Services cases involving abuse or neglect allegations. We work with expert witnesses to challenge unfounded claims and develop defense strategies. We advocate for family preservation while ensuring children's safety and well-being.
People
David M. Eaker
Attorney & Counselor at Law
Licensed since 1999, David Eaker brings 20+ years of family law experience to complex divorce, custody, and appellate cases. A certified mediator and collaborative law practitioner, he serves on professional boards and maintains a 10.0 Avvo rating.
Charlya Faircloth
Senior Family Law Paralegal
With extensive experience in family law proceedings, Charlya Faircloth provides critical support in case preparation and client communication. Her expertise contributes to efficient case management and client support throughout legal processes.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, mediation, appellate representation, CPS defense, paternity cases, and collaborative law solutions across North Texas.
How much experience do you have?
Our attorney has practiced family law since 1999, handling thousands of cases including complex divorces, custody disputes, and appellate matters.
Do you offer alternative billing options?
Yes, we provide bundled billing models for appropriate cases, offering cost predictability compared to traditional hourly rates.
Which areas do you serve?
We represent clients in Rockwall, Collin, Dallas, Kaufman, Hunt, and Denton Counties with office locations in Rockwall and Allen.
Can you handle mediation?
Yes, our attorney is a credentialed mediator with experience resolving family law disputes through constructive negotiation processes.
