CRYSTAL L. GAYDEN
Fort Worth, Texas has been home since 2006, though I was born and raised in Houston. My path to the legal profession began early, when an attorney visited my grade-school classroom. The confidence she carried and the way she described her work left a lasting impression on me. In that moment, I knew I had found my calling—to become an attorney and use the law as a tool to help people navigate difficult moments in their lives.
I went on to graduate from the University of Houston and prepared for law school while raising my first son. During law school, I worked as a paralegal with a respected firm in the DFW Metroplex, gaining valuable hands-on experience and insight into the practice of law. With a clear vision for the type of advocate I wanted to be, I founded my own solo practice immediately after graduation.
The needs of our client are our priority.
MY APPROACH TO CLIENT CARE
At the core of my practice is a genuine commitment to the people I serve. I understand that clients often come to me during some of the most challenging and personal moments of their lives. My goal is to provide not only skilled legal representation, but also clear communication, honest guidance, and compassion throughout the process. I strive to ensure that every client feels heard, respected, and supported—because effective advocacy begins with trust and understanding.
EDUCATION
J.D., Texas Wesleyan School of Law, 2009
University of Houston, Bachelor of Science
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Past President - L. Clifford Davis Legal Association, President
Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association (TCFLBA)
President of the Maryellen Hicks Black Women Lawyers Association