Jennifer Stanton Hargrave - Dallas, TX
Attorney at Hargrave Family Law
Family Law Lawyers in Dallas, TX
4201 Spring Valley Rd. Suite 1210 Dallas, TX 75244
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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31
Years
Experience
Dallas Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Compassionate Dallas divorce attorney, Jennifer Stanton Hargrave, has completed the rigorous requirements to become Board Certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. In addition, she is a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, the Dallas Bar Family Law Section and Collaborative Divorce Texas. U.S. News & World Report has included her in their ranking of Best Lawyers since 2012 (2012-2020), and Texas Super Lawyers has included her in their ranking for eight years running, naming her one of the Top 50 Women Attorneys in Texas(2014). She also is AV Preeminent peer-review rated* through Martindale-Hubbell, is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas and has been a Fellow in the Texas Bar Foundation since 2017. She has been recognized on the D Magazine listing as Best Lawyers in Dallas and, as she began her career in family law, she was repeatedly included as a Texas Rising Star in Texas Monthly Magazine. Jennifer Hargrave is widely respected by her peers, as well as her former clients.
Ms. Hargrave is an experienced Dallas divorce attorney who focuses her practice exclusively on family law, and provides representation to clients throughout the greater Dallas metropolitan area who are either contemplating or going through a divorce. Ms. Hargrave is especially skilled at helping clients construct creative settlement agreements. In a high-conflict, lengthy, antagonistic battle, she knows that the entire family suffers. Based on her background in collaborative divorce, Ms. Hargrave encourages her clients to approach their divorce using non-adversarial techniques to minimize conflict as much as possible, diminishing the destructive effect on the family. She also encourages her clients to hold on to their core values as they go through this stressful process. Ms. Hargrave helps her clients strategize how to work toward the best possible solution, which in turn enables them to better maintain control of the outcomes in their case. Ms. Hargrave helps her clients work towards crafting an outcome that serves her client’s and their family’s interest, specializing in addressing the many different areas involved in a divorce, including:
- the division of marital assets and liabilities,
- child custody and visitation,
- alimony and
- child support,
- mental health issues, and others,
As a well-seasoned litigator, Ms. Hargrave is also prepared and equipped to provide strong courtroom advocacy when necessary to advocate for her clients. Her priority is protecting her client’s interests.
In addition to her Dallas divorce practice, Ms. Hargrave regularly prepares and reviews prenuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements, and assists clients who are seeking modifications to child support and parenting orders. Highly regarded by her peers for the sensitive and ethical way that she handles these matters, Ms. Hargrave is able to construct creative divorce solutions with opposing attorneys that help our clients reach their goals.
Majoring in political science as an undergraduate, Ms. Hargrave attended the University of California – Davis, and received a Bachelor of Arts in 1992. Her legal education was obtained at SMU Dedman School of Law in Dallas, and she was awarded her Juris Doctor in 1995. After obtaining her law license, Ms. Hargrave worked for a litigation law firm and as an in-house counsel for a financial services company before she felt strongly led to practice family law beginning in 2006. She founded her firm in November 2013. Admitted to the State Bar of Texas, her professional memberships include the Family Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association, the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas, and the Dallas Bar Family Law Section, among others.
Jennifer resides in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and three children. She serves in leadership positions in the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas and sits on the Board of Trustees for The Family Place.
Jennifer knows that in family law, there are battles that certainly need to be fought. However, she also knows that the process does not need to be destructive or inevitably end in warfare. “It is important to educate yourself and have an advocate on your side that knows how to use all of the available resources to work towards the very best outcome for your future.”
Hargrave Family Law – Compassionate Dallas Divorce Attorneys
Hargrave Family Law was founded by compassionate Dallas divorce lawyer Jennifer Hargrave with a strong mission in mind. Using non-adversarial techniques, our firm advocates for you during this challenging life transition in a way that helps you protect what matters most. Reach out to our team of compassionate Dallas divorce attorneys at Hargrave Family Law for the support you need to navigate divorce and other family law matters. We offer a complimentary case evaluation to start your journey with us. Together, we will work towards safeguarding the happiness and well-being of your family, allowing you to write your next chapter with hope.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- AV Preeminent ® Peer Review Rated* 2019
- Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2025
- Selected to the Texas SuperLawyers list (Family Law) 2012-2024
- Selected to Texas Rising Stars, 2009, 2010
- D Magazine, “The Best Lawyers in Dallas” 2007, 2008
Other Sources of Feedback About Jennifer Stanton Hargrave
Included on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Southern Methodist University School of Law,
Dallas,
Texas, 1995
Juris Doctorate -
South Texas College of Law Houston,
Houston,
Texas, 2011
Houston Family Law Trial Institute
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Southern Methodist University School of Law,
Dallas,
Texas, 1995
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Non Legal Education
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University of California, Davis,
Davis,
California, 1992
B.A.
Major: Political Science
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University of California, Davis,
Davis,
California, 1992
Current Employment Position(s)
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Owner & Managing Partner
Classes and Seminars
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Moderator, “Judge’s Forum,” Divorce Law Guide at the 2014 Bench Bar Conference sponsored by the Family Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association.
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Moderator, “As Family Court Judges See It: Top Mistakes Attorneys Make in Litigating Divorce,” National Business Institute, 2013.
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Presenter, Collaborative Law Institute of Texas Spring Retreat, March 2011
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Presenter, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, 9th Annual Networking and Educational Forum, October 2008
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Instructor, S.M.U. Continuing Education, “What Women Need to Know About Divorce,” Winter 2007, Summer 2007, Winter 2008, Summer 2008
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Presenter, 4th Semi-Annual Civil Collaborative Training, Texas Collaborative Law Council, Fall, 2006
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Presenter, Collaborative Law Interdisciplinary Training, Collaborative Law Institute of Texas, Spring 2006
- Presenter, Collaborative Law Basic Training, November 2005
Pro Bono Activities
- The Family Place, Board Member
- Episcopal Diocese of Dallas, previously served as Assistant Chancellor & Member of Executive Council
- Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, Former Vestry Member, Parishioner
- Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Alumnae Member
- Episcopal School of Dallas, Parent Volunteer
Published Works
Articles
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Author & Presenter, “How to Divorce-Proof Your Marriage”, Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, Spring 2019
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Author & Presenter, “Family Conflict: Strategies for Healthy Resolution,” presented to various parenting associations and church groups in Dallas area, 2018-present
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Author & Presenter, “Considerations for Disputes in Faith Based Organizations,” 12th Annual Civil Collaborative Law Conference, September 2016
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Contributing Co-Author (2014). Problems and Solutions. In Kim Munsinger (Ed.), Collaborative Law – Start to Finish, (Chapter 8). Published by TexasBar Books.
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Author & Presenter, “Tax Consequences of Divorce,” Divorce Law Guide from A to Z, National Business Institute, December 2014.
- Author & Presenter, “Discovery Guidelines” and “Keys to Managing Financial Information,” Divorce Cases from Start to Finish for Paralegals, Institute for Paralegal Education, October 2013.
- Co-Author, “What Business Owners Need to Know About Divorce,” Dallas Bar Association Headnotes, April 2013
- Author & Presenter, “Completing the Divorce,” Handling Divorce Cases from Start to Finish, National Business Institute, May 2012
- Author & Presenter, “Finance 101 for Family Law Practitioners,” Family Law from A to Z, National Business Institute, October 2011
- Author, “Email Agreements: Can they satisfy Rule 11 Requirements?” State Bar of Texas Family Law Section Report, Volume 2009-3 (Summer)
- Co-Author & Presenter, “An Introduction to the Collaborative Practice”, approved for Continuing Legal Education, presented to the Collaborative Law Section, the International Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association, and the Hill Country Bar Association, multiple dates
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Collaborative Law Interdisciplinary Training, Collaborative Law Institute of Texas, 2006
Other Affiliations
- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists (Member)
- Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
- American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, Member
- College of the State Bar of Texas, Member
- Collaborative Divorce Texas, Member
- The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Member
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Jennifer Stanton Hargrave
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Verified ClientConsulted Attorney 2024Jennifer Hargrave and her firm consistently demonstrate exceptional dedication and skill in guiding their clients through challenging family law matters. Their commitment to achieving favorable outcomes is matched by a remarkable blend of passion, strength, and intelligence. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of compassionate and effective legal representation.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2023The Hargrave Family Law was a blessing for me, they were very helpful thru all the process and very professional. I appreciate all the help they gave me and definitely If I ever need them again I will not hesitate to call them again.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2020-2021Out of the lawyers I consulted, only Jennifer had the integrity and collaborative skill to knock this out of the park. No way would I have gotten the outcome I received without hiring Jennifer! I highly recommend her. Her staff from Stacie to Taylor to the billing folks are super client friendly! Again, Jennifer - She’s attentive and caring but she’s also honest, precise, realistic. She will challenge you and she will ask good questions to truly think about what you really want, helping to weed out stuff that’s not important.
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Contact
4201 Spring Valley Rd.
Suite 1210
Dallas, TX 75244
Phone: 469-423-9607
Fax: 214-420-0101
Email: Send a message
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https://hargravefamilylaw.com/
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