Jim Mueller
Dallas, TX

Jim Mueller

Owner & Managing PartnerMueller Family Law Group

Complex DivorceChild Custody and VisitationHigh Asset | High Net Worth
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I'm Jim Mueller, owner and managing partner of Mueller Family Law Group. My career has been built around one goal: helping people get through the hardest chapter of their lives with clarity, strength, and dignity. I'm board certified in Fa…

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I'm Jim Mueller, owner and managing partner of Mueller Family Law Group. My career has been built around one goal: helping people get through the hardest chapter of their lives with clarity, strength, and dignity. I'm board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and the International Academy of Family Lawyers, and a Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers — a group limited to just 100 of the top family law trial lawyers in the country. I also wrote *Divorce in Texas: The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to Expect*, because I believe clients deserve to walk into this process informed, not intimidated. My practice focuses on the most complex family law matters: high-conflict divorce, high-asset property division, custody battles, and marital property agreements, along with disputes involving closely held businesses, trusts, and overseas assets. Litigation is where I built my reputation, but I'm also one of the few AAML-certified mediators and arbitrators in Texas — which means when mediation or arbitration is the smarter path for a client, I can offer that too. Beyond my own practice, I've spent a lot of my career working to strengthen the profession. I currently chair the Family Law Section for the State Bar of Texas, serve as President of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, and hold the role of Second Vice President of the National AAML, after serving as Immediate Past President of the Texas AAML chapter. I regularly chair CLEs and speak to family law attorneys across the country and around the world, because I believe we all practice better when we share what we've learned. I earned my bachelor's degree magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Rhodes College, then graduated cum laude from the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University. At the end of the day, what matters most to me is simple: helping my clients get through divorce and come out ready for what's next, and helping my fellow family law attorneys raise the standard of practice throughout Texas.

Practice Areas

Complex DivorceChild Custody and VisitationHigh Asset | High Net Worth

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Awards & Recognition

  • Diplomat of The American College of Family Trial Lawyers
  • Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Vice President ’23, Membership Chair ’23, Sponsorship Chair ’23, Negotiation Seminar Chair ’23, Institute Co-Chair ’23, Chair of the Newsletter & Social Media Committee ’22, Vice Chair of the Membership Committee ’22, and member of National Executive Committee and TX Executive Committee, Current President-Elect of TX AAML Chapter)
  • Fellow, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
  • Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • Member, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists (Board Member beginning 2016, Secretary of Executive Committee 2022-2023, Treasurer of Executive committee 2023-2024)
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Bar Number

  • 24051791Texas

Bar Admissions

  • Texas

Service Offers

  • Accepting New Clients
  • Languages: English

Publications

  • Author and Presenter at New Frontiers in Marital Property Law 2023, “The Use of Pre-Trial Motions and Procedural Devices in Property Cases” with Anna McKim, Becky Beaver, and Sarah Patel Pacheco.
  • Author and Presenter at Advanced Family Law 2023, “Attorneys Fees.”
  • Author and Presenter at Marriage Dissolution Institute 2023, “Trial Prep – Best Practices and Tips” with Ryan Malphurs and Susan McLerran.
  • Author and Presenter at Advanced Trial Skills 2022, “Paring Down the Summary for the Judge and Jury.”
  • Author and Presenter at New Frontiers in Marital Property Law 2022, “Out of this World (Or At Least Outside of Texas): Out-of-state and Foreign Marital Property Considerations” with Heather King, Susan McLerran, and Cynthia Nguyen.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce in Texas

Do I need a divorce lawyer?
While you can represent yourself, having a lawyer is highly recommended, especially with children, significant assets, or contested issues. A lawyer ensures your rights are protected.
What should I bring to my first consultation?
Bring financial documents (tax returns, bank statements, pay stubs), property records, prenuptial agreements if applicable, and a list of questions and concerns about your situation.