Balekian Hayes, PLLC

Review №1

Rating: 5

I am so grateful for the support I received from Kris and her amazing staff. I could not recommend them more. They re as caring and compassionate as they are smart and tough.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

They are experienced attorneys who charge fairly and theyre located in a convenient section of the city. Kris cares about her clients and she advocates for them like they are her own friends and family!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

I was involved in a contentious divorce and selected Balekian Hayes PLLC to represent me. I was assigned Emory Osborn, a compassionate, highly ethical and professional attorney. She had my back all through the process. I am so very happy with the results. Thank you Emory and the Balekian Hayes staff for seeing me through a very unpleasant situation with grace, empathy and kindness but also toughness when necessary. I deeply appreciate all of your efforts. With gratitude, Paul Isbell

Date: 4 months ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Emory Osborn was smart, knowledgeable, professional and savvy. She helped me reach a settlement I was happy with and put to bed years of resentful back-and-forth bickering. My life is easier now, and Im glad I was able to work with her.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

If you are in DFW and need a great family lawyer reach out to Kris! You will get personalized attention and great results!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Best attorney in town . Will fight for you !

Date: 6 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Kris and Emory have helped me tremendously in my divorce after I had been a stay-at-home-mom for a significant time. My divorce ended up being contentious and I needed strong representation to protect myself and my children. Balekian-Hayes were able to provide that and I am endlessly grateful for their efforts.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Kris is a very knowledgeable family lawyer, with incredible insight and years of hands-on experience to back it up. She is equally as tough and confident as she is caring and sympathetic, which strikes a very critical balance as clients are often dealing with difficult and stressful situations. She rises to the occasion during hearings and key times during the case, but does a good job of not overbilling and creating extra work just because. And as a parent herself, she just gets it. I highly recommend Balekian Hayes to anyone who is going through a challenging divorce and not only needs a strong and formidable advocate, but one who cares and will be in your corner when you need them the most.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Ours was a very complicated case involving two kids with different fathers, two sets of grandparents, a father, a mother, an ex-boyfriend, a husband with injury to a child felonies, and CPS. Kris stuck by us until the end and did it with grace and professionalism. Kris is one of the best attorneys in Dallas if not in the state of Texas. She cares about the kids welfare and does what is right for them above all else. Thank you Kris for your dedication, caring, and honesty in getting us through this difficult period in our lives. We will be forever grateful to you and your staff. David & Carolyn

Date: 11 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Kris Hayes is one of the best family lawyers there is. She is very kind and understanding but will also fight for you. She does not back down to opposition and will do exactly what you ask her to. She just gets it. I went through a very rough modification using many different attorneys which resulted in a huge amount of fees to get me nowhere but closer to a trial. I was at a point where I almost gave up. I reached out to Kris, and she took on my case a month before trial. The results she obtained were beyond any of my expectations. She went up against 2 partners, one associate and numerous paralegals, and handled my trial beautifully. It was amazing watching her tell my story in her words. Up until trial I felt like no one understood me. I would hands down, 100% recommend her to anyone, any day and every day. Thank you, Kris and staff!

Date: a year ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

I worked with Kris Hayes when I was in private practice for many years, either as opposing counsel, an amicus on termination cases, or as a mediator. In every role she was professional, hard-working, responsive, and tough yet compassionate. I respected her so much that when I left private practice to return to the District Attorney s office, I referred my clients to her, especially my high-conflict custody cases. She did not disappoint, and I am lucky to be able to continue working with her on CPS cases now.

Date: a year ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

I have referred families over to the law firm and they conducted themselves very professional. The families reported that Kris was kind, helpful, honest and advocated hard for them. Kris and I worked on cases together in the past and she always conducted herself professionally and with integrity. In mediations, she knows how to talk to clients and explain the process and their options very clearly.

Date: a year ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

We have used Balekian Hayes law firm for multiple projects and have been very pleased with the professionalism and care given to each case with positive results. Kris and her team are a valuable asset as we move forward in our business and personal representation.

Date: a year ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Kris Hayes is a no-nonsense lawyer. She is quick witted and a great litigator. I have always found her to be approachable, smart, professional, and well-prepared for court. She fights hard for what you want and does not let drama interfere with common sense. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who wants an ethical attorney who does not back down.

Date: a year ago

Review №15

Rating: 1

I was disappointed in the service I was provided. The law firm that represents my case hired Kris Hayes as a amicus in a custody issue for my kids. She failed to fully investigate the situation and have an incomplete report. Then afterwards my lawyer has been trying to contact her for over 3 weeks and has gotten no response! Now I m gonna be out more money that I don t really have to hire another mediator!

Date: a year ago

Review №16

Rating: 1

Terrible and mediocre service.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Exceptional work. Gold standard of family law.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Mr. Justin Whiddon was my attorney through one of the most difficult and heartbreaking conflicts I have ever gone through with my spouse. He was extremely knowledgeable, professional and empathic in a way I never expected from an attorney. Even though I decided to go against his advice in the end, the level of personal care he provided to me is unparalleled in todays world. I will never forget the absolute compassion in his voice and will forever be grateful I chose him to represent me.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Balekian Hayes is the best law firm Ive ever had the pleasure of doing business with. Very happy with everything!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Let me take this opportunity to commend Kris Balekian and her All-Star Team for services rendered for my company. Kris direct efforts have resulted in the best results - PERIOD! Additionally, I want to thank you and your team for your prompt responses whenever we requested an update. It seems nowadays that you are lucky to even get a response from similar firms - my pet peeve! And you all know what I mean - most firms dont even give the courtesy of a response? Your personal attention is very much appreciated and definitely sets you apart from your competition...and I am beyond grateful for that!! I would, without reservation, recommend Balekian Hayes! My sincere best, Todd

Date: 4 years ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

I had a fantastic experience with Balekian Hayes law firm and highly recommend them. I initially met with Kris in 2007 regarding a potential divorce. She immediately knew what an emotionally challenging and stressful time this was going to be for me and didn t want me to be alone during this journey. She helped me plan effectively to protect myself, my financial future and my time with my kids. I interviewed several attorneys prior to meeting her, but none had the compassion and law knowledge combination that she and her team did. Hiring her was one of the best decisions I ve ever made. From what I ve seen, Kris s expertise in divorce law exceeds any attorney in Dallas. She repeatedly got me the best outcome in my case, exceeding what was initially expected. I have found her professional demeanor both in and out of court amazing. She is always one of the most polished, professional, well-spoken women in the room. Kris and her team s first-hand knowledge of the law and court systems in Dallas county and Collin county is unmatched. (Unfortunately I ve experienced cases in both counties during the many years I ve known and worked with Kris and her team). Kris and her team answer questions clearly and precisely, with compassion and care for her clients and is always forthcoming with information. She is non-judgmental and is truly there to help ensure the best outcome for her clients, especially in a case where children are involved. She is an ethical, upfront attorney with an excellent track record and reputation. She and her team are truly the best attorneys in Dallas. If you need a great divorce attorney or family law attorney on your side, Balekian Hayes Law firm is where you need to start.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

I have known Kris and Justin, personally and professionally, for several years. They are both outstanding attorneys. They truly want the best for their clients and will fight for it zealously and effectively. I have recommended them to countless people, and they ve all been impressed with not only the legal services they received, but also the genuine care and compassion both Kris and Justin showed them. You ll be hard-pressed to find better lawyers than these two!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №23

Rating: 1

I ll let my one star speak for itself. My previous attempts to leave a review have been met with threats of lawsuits. The senior lawyer at this firm also disparaged me on my personal FB page. Very unprofessional. *I was the opposing party in this case.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

I am very, very grateful for Kris and Justin and highly recommend them to anyone going through a divorce that needs strong legal representation without the inflammatory behavior that many Dallas attorneys use to rack up theirs billable hours and drag out painful divorce proceedings. Balekian Hayes simple doesn t operate this way and it is a testament to their legal prowess and and character. I met with another prominent firm in Dallas that didn t feel right. I was in a very emotional state and had a lot of anxiety surrounding my divorce. Both Kris and Justin went out of their way to help me make calm and rational decisions that were best for me and my kids. I felt protected by them whereas I felt taken advantage by the other law firm that I met with that charged me an exorbitant amount for an initial consultation (over $4k). I would highly recommend Kris and Justin- they were beyond thorough, always mindful of my bottom line and the stress I felt with that and frankly, they were amazing at negotiating because they were able to do so with the confidence of the relationships they have with other attorneys, their experience in reaching settlements and what those end up looking like under a variety of circumstances, and their track record of excellent standards in front of Dallas judges. They know what they are doing and they have the quiet confidence to be extremely successful and efficient at it. Add them to your list of firms to meet with. I d be genuinely surprised if you don t happily find yourself represented by them.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Dedicated lawyers who will work hard and fight for you. Kris and Justin went above and beyond in my case. A big thanks to both of them. I would not hesitate to recommend.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago