R. Keith Spencer

Keith Spencer is a Board-Certified Family Law Attorney by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction earned by only a small percentage of Texas lawyers. With more than 30 years of experience practicing family law in Tarrant County, Keith has built a reputation for providing knowledgeable, strategic, and compassionate representation in complex family law matters.

A graduate of Southern Methodist University and the University of North Texas, Keith holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Communications and has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1987. He is a qualified mediator, trained in collaborative law, and has extensive experience handling divorce, child custody, child support, CPS investigations, appeals, and other family law disputes. Keith has appeared before state and federal courts, including the Supreme Court of Texas and the U.S. Supreme Court, and remains actively involved in the legal community through his leadership and service with local bar associations.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.), Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas (1986)
• Master’s Degree in Communications, University of North Texas
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communications, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas (1982)

Bar Admissions

• Texas State Bar, 1987
• U.S. Federal Courts, 1987
• Supreme Court of the United States, 1992

Certifications

• Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2006)

Experience

• Over 30 years of Family Law experience in Tarrant County, Texas
• Devotes approximately 90% of his practice to litigation
• Experienced trial attorney handling family law, civil litigation, and appeals
• Qualified family law mediator and trained collaborative law professional
• Former founder of the AV-rated law firm Spencer, Greene, Cox & Warren
• Joined Bailey & Galyen in 2002
• Experienced in Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations and family law disputes

Honors & Awards

• Orgain, Bell & Tucker Award (1985)
• Geary, Stahl & Spencer Mock Trial Award (1986)

Professional Memberships

• Tarrant County Bar Association
• Tarrant County Family Bar Association
• State Bar of Texas – Family Law Section
• State Bar of Texas – Litigation Section
• College of the State Bar of Texas
• Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists