Alyssa Herrington

Alyssa Herrington is a partner at Hanshaw Kennedy Hafen, LLP in Frisco, Texas, where she concentrates her practice on family law, estate planning, guardianship, and probate litigation. Known for her compassionate, client-focused approach, Alyssa is deeply committed to guiding individuals and families through complex legal processes during some of life’s most challenging moments. She tailors her strategy to each case, striving to achieve the best possible outcome for every client.

Alyssa earned her J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law and graduated from the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University.

With a core focus on family law, Alyssa handles divorce, child custody and support disputes, enforcement actions, post-divorce modifications, adoptions, and international child return cases under the Hague Convention. She also drafts premarital agreements and offers proactive legal counsel to protect her clients’ long-term interests.

Alyssa extends her services to estate planning and administration, assisting clients with wills, trusts, and asset protection. She represents families in both uncontested and contested guardianship matters and litigates probate disputes to ensure that loved ones’ wishes are properly honored after death.

Whether drafting creative agreements or litigating in court, Alyssa Herrington is known for balancing strategic thinking with a deep sense of empathy. She is admitted to the Texas State Bar and actively participates in several legal associations, including the Dallas and Collin County Bar Associations, the Denton County Bar Association, and the Junior League of Collin County.

Clients trust Alyssa for her dedication, clarity, and ability to simplify complex legal issues. Her practice is defined by personal attention, strong advocacy, and a lifelong commitment to helping Texas families navigate legal challenges with confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Hanshaw Kennedy Hafen, LLP
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Dallas Bar Association
• Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
• Member, Collin County Bar Association
• Member, Collin County Young Lawyers Association
• Member, Junior League of Collin County
• Member, Denton County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Texas Tech University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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