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Mr. Stephen (Buddy) F. Luce
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Mr. Stephen (Buddy) F. Luce

4.8
8 reviews

1229 Corporate Dr. W., Arlington, TX 76006

Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and 17 more

About Mr. Stephen (Buddy) F. Luce

Mr. Stephen (Buddy) F. Luce practices at Luce Law Firm

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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Mr. Stephen (Buddy) F. Luce got this award in 2021

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

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At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Mr. Stephen (Buddy) F. Luce got this award in 2021

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Child Custody
Posted by ron
July 25, 2023
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Buddy and Kimberly were a great team throughout my custody case. Buddy did his best to keep me cool during a very heated and emotional time and Kimberly kept me on target to get all the tools they would need to be successful. As a rookie to the family court system I didn't know what to expect and was quite impatient in the early stages, yet they earned my confidence and trust and kept us on point through hearings and to a very favorable settlement. After the fact, Buddy has been a great coach for how to carry myself going forward. Thanks guys.

 
Divorce
Posted by Danielle
July 23, 2023
Hired Attorney

Buddy is one of the most knowledgeable, devoted, compassionate and hard-working attorneys I have ever worked with and that says a lot because I've been attorney for 20 years! When I went to Buddy, I was in need of an attorney that was ready to fight for me and do what all the other attorneys said was impossible. Not only did he accomplish the "impossible" but he crushed it and he did it ALL with compassion and empathy. Buddy and Kimberly were thorough, always went the extra mile, and their work product was heads above the rest. But most importantly, Buddy LISTENED to me and what I needed. You WILL be extremely happy with Buddy's professionalism, intelligence and thoroughness, but I can say with the utmost certainty you will be impressed by his character, work ethic, and compassion.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 17, 2016
Hired Attorney

I highly recommend Buddy. Buddy is knowledgeable, his billings are fair, his advice is honest and ethical, and his legal representation was top-notch. Buddy's office was always responsive and timely regarding my inquiries.

Litigation
Posted by Nathaniel
July 23, 2023
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 6
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Visitation Rights
    • Adoptions
    • Premarital Agreements
  • Fathers Rights
  • Personal Injury
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance
  • Other 8
    • Parental Kidnapping
    • Parental Rights
    • Parenting Time
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Post Nuptial Agreements
    • No Fault Divorce
    • Consumer
    • Construction

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1978, Texas
    1980, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    Memberships
    Irving (President, 1984-1985), Dallas (Member, Family Law Section) and American Bar Associations
    State Bar of Texas (Member, Sections on: Litigation
    Personal Injury
    Consumer Law
    Family Law)
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
    Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Legislation, Membership and Consumer Law Committees, 1986-1988).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    St. Mary's University School of Law
    Class of 1978
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Texas at Arlington
    Class of 1975
    B.S.
    in Finance
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified, Family Law and Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

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Owner at Luce Law Firm
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1229 Corporate Dr. W.Arlington, TX 76006U.S.A.

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    Mr. Stephen (Buddy) F. Luce is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
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    Mr. Stephen (Buddy) F. Luce attended St. Mary's University School of Law.

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