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Jim approaches all his divorce cases with the goal of helping clients divide their assets without unnecessarily dividing the family, especially where the interests of children are concerned.
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Jim Mueller Owner & Managing Partner
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Jim Mueller

Owner & Managing Partner

Jim Mueller is the owner and managing partner of Mueller Family LawGroup. He is board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and International Academy of Family Lawyers, and author of the book, Divorce in Texas: The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to Expect.

A Diplomate of the prestigious American College of Family Trial Lawyers, a select group of 100 of the top family law trial lawyers from across the United States, Jim's courtroom skills are widely recognized across the country. His litigation skills allow him to assist clients in navigating through their case for the best possible outcome, be it in the courtroom or the boardroom. He also happens to be one of the few AAML Certified mediators and arbitrators in all of Texas.

His practice focuses primarily on complex divorce matters, high-asset property division, custody battles, and marital property agreements. He is well-versed in handling the most complex business matters, trust issues and division of overseas properties.

Jim is the Chair of the Family Law Section for the State Bar of Texas. He also is the President of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, the Immediate Past President of the Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and the Second Vice President of the National American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He has chaired numerous CLEs across the country and regularly speaks to family law attorneys around the world.

Jim enjoys helping his clients achieve their goals and also serving his fellow colleagues to promote the practice and quality of Family Law throughout the state of Texas. Jim received his bachelor’s degree magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Rhodes College and graduated cum laude from the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University.

To schedule a consultation with our Dallas Family Lawyer, Jim Mueller, call Mueller Family Law at 214-225-6766.

Admissions & Education

Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., cum laude
  • Law Review: SMU Science and Technology Law Review, Administrative Director and Editor
Rhodes College, B.A., magna cum laude
  • Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
  • Major: Psychology

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

  • Board Certified: Family Law

Bar Admissions

  • Texas

Memberships

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & RECOGNITIONS

  • Diplomate of The American College of Family Trial Lawyers
  • Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2nd Vice President ’26, ’25, ’24, Membership Chair ’23, ’24, Sponsorship Chair ’23, ’24, ’25, Negotiation Seminar Chair ’23, Institute Co-Chair ’23, Chair of the Newsletter & Social Media Committee ’22, ’23, ’24, Vice Chair of the Membership Committee ’22, and member of National Executive Committee and TX Executive Committee, Treasurer of TX AAML Chapter ’21, Secretary of TX AAML Chapter ’22, President-Elect of TX AAML Chapter ’23, President of TX AAML Chapter 24/25, Immediate Past President of TX AAML Chapter 25/26)
  • Fellow, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
  • Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • AAML Certified Mediator and Arbitrator
  • Member, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists (Board Member beginning 2016, Secretary of Executive Committee 2022-2023, Treasurer of Executive committee 2023, Vice President 2024, President Elect 2025, President 2026)
  • Member, Family Law Council, State Bar of Texas (Chair 2026 – 2027, Chair Elect 2025 – 2026, Vice Chair 2024 – 2025, Treasurer 2023-2024, Secretary of Executive Committee 2022-2023)
  • Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
  • Family Law Advisory Commission Member for TAFLS (2016-Present)
  • Member, Texas State Bar Family Law Section
  • Member, Texas Family Law Foundation
  • Member, Texas State Bar Family Law Section Legislative Committee
  • Member, Texas Family Law Foundation Bill Review Committee
  • The Best Lawyers in America, 2013 – Present
  • Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly, 2014 – Present, Top 100 in Texas and Top 100 in DFW (2018 – Present)
  • D Magazine’s Best Lawyers (2018 – Present)
  • D Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 (2018 – Present)
  • Park Cities People, Top 20 Under 40
  • AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale Hubbell
  • National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, Inc., Top 10 Family Lawyers under 40 in Texas
  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, 2014
  • The National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers, 2014 – Present
  • President of The National Advocates: Top 40 Under 40
  • The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 10 Best Under 40, 2014 - Present
  • 10.0 Rating, Superb, Avvo
  • Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine, 2011 and 2012
  • Member, Annette Stewart Inn of Court
  • Member, Collaborative Family Solutions
  • Director, Collin County Young Lawyers Association
  • Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
  • Member, American Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • Member, Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
  • Master Mason, Zavala Lodge 1059 AF and AM
  • Member, Phi Delta Phi

Publications

ARTICLES AND PRESENTATIONS

  • Author and Presenter at Advanced Family Law 2026, “Murky Marriages: A Practitioner’s Guide.”
  • Author and Presenter at Marriage Dissolution Institute 2026, “Characterization of Trusts and Claims Against Trusts in Divorce” with Jeffrey H. Uzick.
  • Author and Presenter at the Collaborative Divorce Texas (CDT) 2026 Collaborative Spring Conference 2026, “Point/Counter Point: Why I Prefer Litigation vs. Why I Don’t Litigate Anymore.”

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