Check out our new blog posts reviewing 2025 changes to Texas family law.

Check out our new blog posts reviewing 2025 changes to Texas family law.

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The recognized leader in CPS, family and juvenile law in Houston and across Texas

The law firm of Connolly Shireman is focused on the unique and closely related areas of family and juvenile law. Our seasoned team of family attorneys—comprising William B. Connolly with over 45 years of law practice and W. Leslie Shireman, a former social worker, therapist, and licensed chemical dependency counselor with two decades of experience — brings unparalleled depth in family law.

Our expertise extends across child welfare, juvenile issues, custody, adoption, addiction and mental health and the financial complexities of divorce. We leverage this diverse knowledge to deliver creative, compassionate, and effective solutions for the unique challenges our clients face, ensuring outcomes that positively impact their long-term interests.

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Cases involving Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
(DFPS or CPS)

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Family Law including divorce, adoption, parental rights, child custody.

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Juvenile Law and proceedings in the Juvenile Justice System

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Appellate Law in Family, DFPS/CPS and Juvenile Delinquency Cases

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Bill Connolly

William B. Connolly

Managing Partner

The only attorney in Texas that is Board Certified in Family Law, Child Welfare Law, and Juvenile Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Les Shireman, Family Law Attorney in Houston, TX

Les Shireman

Partner

Attorney At Law focused on Child Welfare Law and Family Law.