Charla Moore
Biography: Born: Durant, Oklahoma, October 27, 1951 Charla Moore, an experienced attorney with more than 18 years in the Family Law arena, spent the first 10 years of her legal career involved in the litigation of Family Law cases in Tarrant, Dallas and surrounding counties. Mediation became an important part of her practice after training in General and Family Law Mediation. Before her appointment as an Associate Judge in the Family Courts, she was heavily involved in both litigation and Mediation. In 2008 she resumed the practice of law and mediation with her husband of 38 years, Jim. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1995, Charla is a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists. She has, with her experience as a Family Law Associate Judge, a triple perspective from the bench , counsel table and the mediation process. She is intimately familiar with the judicial system from the position of Judge as well as an active advocate for clients and as a Family Law Mediator. Custody litigation, while often the most emotionally charged of Family Law cases, is also a favorite for litigation.
I prefer not to try custody cases unless they really need court intervention, but they are certainly the most rewarding.Mediation continues to be an integral part of Charla\’s practice with both private referrals and frequent appointments by Family Law Judges .
I contend that most cases settled in Mediation, without the emotional and financial strain of litigation., often lead to final resolutions that do not require court intervention in later years.Listed, Who’s Who in Executives & Professionals, National Register, 2005-2006. Guest Speaker: “Brown Bag Seminars, Tarrant County Bar Association: Family Law, Texas Wesleyan School of Law, 2007. Speaker and Presenter: Marriage Dissolution Seminar, 2007; Advanced Family Law Seminar. Associate Judge, Family Law. Member, Arlington Bar Association (Past Director, Treasurer, Secretary, President Elect and President). Associate Judge, 322nd District Court, 2005-2007. EDUCATION:
- Southern Methodist University School of Law, 1990 – J.D.
James Moore
Jim came to the practice of Family Law after his original career in information technology led him through a legal education. His initial legal background was in the area of computer software contracts. In 2002, at the time of his company’s relocation to Ohio, he decided Texas should remain his base of operations and began his career as a private attorney. His wife, Charla, had been in Family Law for many years and he had a familiarity with the system through his association with the attorneys in the Tarrant County Family Law Bar. He handles general family law practice with a concentration in child support enforcement, domestic violence, and DWI defense. Jim, is a trained mediator and negotiates successful settlement agreements in those cases where it is possible, hopefully benefiting the parties with a speedy resolution rather than lengthy litigation. His background in corporate and business negotiations has proven invaluable in the Family Law arena. Obviously some disputes cannot be settled without trial and he has experience in the courtroom, as well. Child Support Enforcement prosecution and defense is a major part of his practice, while he is also actively involved in the representation of Defendants charged with family violence violations. Family Law cases often involve claims of family violence or abuse, aimed at creating an unfair advantage in a divorce or custody battle.I don’t think anyone should be convicted of a false allegation, especially if the situation can be diffused by negotiation or proven unfounded by trial.Born: Hugo, Oklahoma, March 16, 1946 Military Service: Sergeant, USMC, 1965 – 1969 EDUCATION:
- Texas Wesleyan School of Law, 1995 – J.D.
- University of Texas at Arlington 1979 – B.B.A.
- General & Family Law Mediation Training Bar Card Number: 00795541 TX License Date: 05/03/1996