Andrew M. Lloyd

Born just south of Dallas, and true to his Texas roots, Andrew M. Lloyd fights proudly for families and justice. He exemplifies the attitude contained in the phrase – Don’t mess with Texas! He doesn’t let people mess with his clients, either. Big government and belligerent litigators threaten his clients’ lives, so he defends them. He’s a negotiator by birth and an attorney by trade, whose ultimate prowess and skill lie in the courtroom. He’s tenacious, witty, intelligent, and scrappy. With a nickname like “Texas Spanker,” what else would you expect?

A former prosecutor and Texas Super Lawyer 7 years in a row, he’s been handling criminal and family law cases in front of Judges and juries for a decade and a half with a finesse and charisma that leaves people in awe. He can change the pace of a case quickly, understanding the underpinnings of the justice system and the inner workings of a case file. He’s real. He’s personal. And he’s a fighter.

He’s the former Vice President of the Denton County Bar Association, former Vice President of the Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association, and 7-time Master of Ceremonies for the annual Denton County Bench Bar Conference, where all the local Judges and lawyers spend time learning the law. He’s been a guest speaker several times over the years at these and other legal conferences.

Outside of the courtroom, Andrew’s the ultimate family man and churchgoer. He’s a father of four awesome children and husband to his beautiful Inga. He enjoys cycling, running, and racquetball and has competed in many triathlons. He’s also a martial artist, having studied and practiced the craft of Wing Tsun Kung Fu, Latosa Escrima, Karate, and American Taekwondo, for almost two decades.

CERTIFICATION

• Certified Mediator, South Texas Plains Association of Governments

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

OWNER • LLOYD & ASSOCIATES • JAN 2019 - CURRENT

Family Law w adoption, child support, custody, CPS, divorce, enforcement, juvenile law, protective orders

Mediation w Collaboration

Criminal Defense w assault, drugs, DWI, expunction, family violence, probation, theft, revocations/violations

Civil/Contracts w monetary disputes, general litigation

MANAGING PARTNER • LLOYD & DUPUY • JUNE 2014 – DEC 2018

Family Law, Criminal Defense, General Civil, Mediation

MANAGING ATTORNEY • LLOYD LAW FIRM • SEP 2008 – MAY 2014

Family Law, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law, General Civil, Mediation

PARTNER • BOWEN & LLOYD • JUNE 2006 – AUG 2008

Family Law, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law, General Civil, Mediation

SOLO PRACTICE • ANDREW M. LLOYD, ATTORNEY AT LAW • FEB 2006 – JUNE 2006

Family Law, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law, General Civil, Mediation

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY • WOLPOFF & ABRAMSON • JULY 2005 – FEB 2006

Plaintiff’s Counsel for Fortune 500 companies, civil litigation of consumer debt; federal arbitrations, counterclaims, violations

ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY • DENTON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE • JULY 2003 – JULY 2005

Criminal Prosecution of Class A, B,C Misdemeanors; Trial Law & Litigation, Mental Health & Civil Proceedings, Municipal Appeals

CRIMINAL DEFENSE, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR • EVANS GANDY DANIEL & MOORE • MAY 2003 – JULY 2003

Court appearances, Administrative Hearings, Client Interviews, Research, Memorandum; Acting as City Attorney for Watauga, TX

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Texas Super Lawyer – 2014 – present

• Texas Super Lawyer’s Rising Star – 2012, 2013

• Master of Ceremonies – Denton County Bench Bar Conference – 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2014, 2015, 2016

• Mediation Certification / ADR – S. TX Plains Assoc. of Gov’ts – 2002

• Arbitration Panel/Fee Dispute Committee, Denton, TX – May 2013

• Best Juvenile Law Attorney by bestofdentoncounty.com – 2013; Best Personal Injury Firm – 2016, 2017

• Judicially approved attorney for court appointments – Criminal Defense and Family Law/Department of Family and Protective Services Cases – since 2006

• 442nd Distict Court Family Drug Court attorney committee member – since 2017

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS - ACCREDITED

• Denton County Bench Bar Conference Apr 2013 - Update on Gun Laws in Texas

• Attorney Ad Litem Seminar Feb 2014 - The Battle of Middle Earth: Presenting a Case for a Parent from Temporary Orders to Trial

• Attorney Ad Litem Seminar Feb 2015 – Fighting with Paper: Motion Practice for Parents

• Denton County Bench Bar April 2015 – Laws & Regulations in Parimutuel Gambling

• DCBA Family Law Section Jan 2016 – Family & Criminal Law Intersection

• Denton County Bench Bar April 2019 – Criminal & Family Law Cautionary Overlaps

• Collaborative Rehabilitation Conference May 2019 – Family Dysfunction, Addiction, and Recovery – Intervention

PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Served full-time as missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Berlin, Germany – April 1994- May 1996

• Read, Write, Speak German language fluently

• Moderate ability in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish language

• Multiple Publications and Editorials in Denton County Bar Newsletter

• Contribute over 100 hours of legal pro bono services each year

• Local Executive in Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1830, decades of involvement including Troop Committee, ScoutMaster, Advisor

• Martial Arts Training – Wing Tsun, Latosa Escrima, Karate, and American Taekwondo

• Graduate from Duncanville High School, Texas – 1993

• Bishop/Ecclesiastical Leader for over 300 member congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ~4 years

• Married 21+ years to my sweet Inga

• Father of 4 amazingly awesome teenagers

ASSOCIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

• Member in the Denton County Bar Association – 2009 to current

• Member of State Bar of Texas Family Law Section – 2007 to current

• Vice President, Family Law Section of the Denton County Bar Association – 2010

• Director, Denton County Bar Association – 2011, 2012

• Secretary, Denton County Bar Association – 2013

• Treasurer, Denton County Bar Association – 2014

• Vice President, Denton County Bar Association – 2015

• Member of the Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association – 2006 to current

• Treasurer/Secretary in the Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association – 2009

• Vice President in the Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association – 2010

• Member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association – 2010 to current

• Member of the Texas State Bar College – 2009 to current

• Member of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society – 2008 to 2016

• Current and Longstanding Member of the NRA – National Rifle Association