• International divorce
• Divorce with cross border issues
• Divorce involving foreign spouses
• Divorce for families relocating between countries
• Divorce for families with children

• Dallas County
• Collin County
• Denton County
• Rockwall County
• Ellis County

Dallas Divorce Attorney Donna Tomlinson is a seasoned attorney with over 19 years of experience spanning both transactional and family law. She is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate complex legal matters with clarity and care. Donna’s legal career has included significant time in both business and family law, but it is in working one-on-one with family law clients that she finds the greatest fulfillment. She brings empathy, determination, and a problem-solving mindset to every case.

For more than 16 years, Donna has represented clients in divorce, child support and custody matters, fathers’ rights, and related family law issues. She believes strongly in the power of amicable resolutions and collaboration, yet she is also a tenacious advocate when litigation is required. At Hargrave Family Law, Donna’s thoughtful and strategic approach complements the firm’s mission to protect what matters most.

Donna holds a B.B.A. in Marketing from Prairie View A&M University, a J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston, and an LL.M in Taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. She is a Certified Ad Litem and a Credentialed Mediator in the State of Texas. Her education and credentials reflect her strong academic foundation and her commitment to resolving disputes effectively and creatively.

Outside the office, Donna is devoted to her family, including two wonderful children and two beloved pets. She volunteers as a mediator with the Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center and serves as a judge for annual High School Mock Trials. Her goal in every representation is simple yet profound: to make a positive impact in her clients’ lives and ensure their legal journey is a little easier.

“I believe in life there are no problems, only challenging situations. I love coming to work every day to work with both my clients and our team to find those creative solutions. Everyone at the firm believes very strongly in our mission, and that comes through in the exceptional service we provide to our clients. I’m so grateful to be a part of that.”

High Net Worth Divorce, International Child Custody Jurisdiction, International Marriage Disputes, Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody, Property Division, Marital Property Agreements, Divorce Mediation, Divorce Settlement Agreements, Child Support Enforcement, Property Division Enforcement, Child Support Modification, Child Custody Modification and Paternity.

• Credentialed Mediator
• Certified Ad Litem

• Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX – B.B.A. in Marketing, 1995
• South Texas College of Law Houston, Houston, TX – Juris Doctor, 2003
• University of Florida – Levin College of Law, Gainesville, FL – Master of Laws in Taxation, 2005

• Florida Tax Review, Graduate Editor, 2004–2005
• South Texas Law Review MIS Editor, 2003
• Winner, State Administration Law Moot Court Competition, 2003
• Order of the Lytae, 2003
• Langdell Scholar, 2001–2003

• American Bar Association – Family Law Section, Member
• State Bar of Texas – Family Law Section, Member
• Texas Mediator Credentialing Association, Member
• Texas Bar College, Member
• Dallas County Bar Association – Family Law Section, Member
• Collin County Bar Association – Family Law Section, Member
• Denton County Bar Association – Family Law Section, Member

• Mediator, Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center
• Judge, High School Mock Trials