Serving Families Since 2007
Serving Families Since 2007
Our Team
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And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
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- Micah 6:8, NIV
Lauren Hudgeons, Attorney at Law
Personal Biography
Lauren was born and raised in Hunt County, Texas. After graduating from Greenville High School, Lauren obtained a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University in just two and a half years. After graduation, Lauren married her husband Brian and went on to earn a juris doctorate from Baylor Law School. Lauren and Brian are the proud parents of Avery, Aiden, Anthony, and Addison. Lauren has been a foster and adoptive parent, holds positions on several local boards, and is passionate about helping children and families in need.
Education
Baylor Law School, Juris Doctorate Degree, 2006, cum laude
Baylor University, Bachelor of Arts Degree, 2002, magna cum laude
Professional Experience
Lauren has dedicated her career to helping children and families, first as a prosecutor pursuing justice for abused women and children, then in private practice advocating for adoptive families and children in foster care.
Lauren spent the first eight years of her legal career as a prosecutor in both Dallas and Hunt Counties prosecuting all types of crime, with a focus on working with victims of abuse. During her time as a prosecutor, Lauren tried over 60 jury trials, wrote numerous appellate briefs, argued before the 6th Court of Appeals, and authored legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Deuell.
Lauren’s work with abused and neglected children, and the example of families in her church who had adopted, motivated her to establish a private adoption practice in 2012. Since then, Lauren has represented families in over 350 adoptions and served as attorney ad litem for over 200 children in foster care. She has also expanded her services to families to include comprehensive will packages, probate administration, and real estate.
Lauren understands that going through any legal process can be intimidating and frustrating. Her goal is to walk her clients through each step of the legal process, encouraging them that God has a plan for their family and for His glory.
Memberships and Associations
- State Bar of Texas
- Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas
- Real Estate, Probate, & Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Texas
- Hunt County Bar Association
- The Cedars Board of Directors
Presentations and Publications
- "Gestational Agreements in Texas: A Brave New World," Baylor Law Review 2005
- "Legal Issues in Foster Care and Adoption," Children's Hope Heart Gallery 2014
- "Foster Family Matters Podcast," CK Family Services 2019
- "Adoption Law 101," Lakepointe Adoption Conference 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2019, 2020, 2021
- "Legal Aspects of Foster Care," Lakepointe Adoption Conference 2019, 2020, 2021
- "Estate Planning 101," Greenville Parks and Recreation 2022
Brittany Wilson
Receptionist & Intake Coordinator
Brittany is likely the voice you will hear when you call Hudgeons Law Firm! She can help new clients get started or provide more information about adoption, wills, probate, and real estate. Brittany is active in the adoption community, having adopted several times herself, and also manages her own family business, Legacy Tree Service. Super Woman's got nothing on Brittany!
Brian Hudgeons
Realtor
As a licensed realtor with RE/MAX Four Corners Brian assists probate clients with real estate sales and provides general consulting for real estate clients. Need to buy or sell residential or commercial property in Hunt or surrounding counties? Brian's your man! He also enjoys golfing, the Cowboys, and fellowshipping with friends.
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Our goal is to treat every client like family.
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- Lauren Hudgeons