R. Keith Spencer - Fort Worth, TX
Attorney at Bailey & Galyen, Attorneys at Law
Family Law Lawyers in Fort Worth, TX
114 Main St Suite 100 Fort Worth, TX 76102
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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39
Years
Experience
Fort Worth Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Litigation
- Collaborative Law
- Mediation
Litigation: 90%
Attorney Information
Overview
Since 2006, Keith has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Board Certification is a mark of excellence and distinguished accomplishment attained by fewer than 8% of Texas attorneys. It indicates that Keith has substantial experience and proven competence in family law cases.
Keith has practiced family law in Tarrant County for more than 30 years. In his divorce practice, he handles cases that involve complex issues relating to the division of property. He also is a certified mediator qualified to assist in the resolution of family law matters involving children, and he is experienced in the defense of Child Protective Services investigations. Keith also is trained in collaborative law.
As a litigator, Keith has tried numerous cases in state and federal courts and has extensive experience handling appeals. Admitted to practice before all Texas state courts, Keith also is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, as well as before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Federal Circuits and the United States Supreme Court.
Keith received his J.D. from SMU Dedman School of Law and holds bachelorâs and masterâs degrees in communications from the University of North Texas. He was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1987. Keith founded the AV-rated Fort Worth firm of Spencer, Greene, Cox & Warren and subsequently joined Bailey & Galyen in 2002. He is a long-standing member of the Tarrant County Bar Association and serves on the Board of Directors of the Tarrant County Family Bar Association.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Orgain, Bell & Tucker Award, 1985
- Geary, Stahl & Spencer Mock Trial Award, 1986
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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
Education
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Legal Education
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Southern Methodist University School of Law,
Dallas,
Texas, 1986
J.D.
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Southern Methodist University School of Law,
Dallas,
Texas, 1986
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Non Legal Education
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University of North Texas,
Denton,
Texas, 1982
B.A.
Major: Communications -
University of North Texas
Masters
Major: Communications
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University of North Texas,
Denton,
Texas, 1982
Current Employment Position(s)
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Family Law Attorney
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1987
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1987
- Supreme Court of the United States of America, 1992
Specialties and Certifications
- Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2006
Other Affiliations
- Tarrant County Bar Association (Member)
- Tarrant County Family Bar (Member)
- Texas State Bar Association, Family Law Sections (Member)
- Texas State Bar Association, Litigation Section (Member)
- College of the State Bar of Texas (Member)
- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists (Member)
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