Member, Texas Bar College — Top 4% of Texas Attorneys Former 4-Term Texas State Representative Texas House Committee Chair — Family Law & County Affairs 16+ Years Litigation Experience Bilingual — English & Spanish

An Attorney Who Has Shaped Texas Family Law — From the Courtroom and the Capitol

Victoria Neave is the founder and Managing Attorney of Neave Law PLLC, a bilingual family law firm serving individuals and families throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Born and raised in Dallas, she has dedicated her career to advocating for families — first as a legislator who helped write the laws, and now as the attorney who uses them to protect her clients.

Attorney Neave began her legal career in the Complex Commercial Litigation group at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, where she represented multinational corporations in multi-million and multi-billion dollar disputes in state and federal courts across the country. That foundation in high-stakes litigation informs every family law matter she handles today.

She is a Member of the Texas Bar College — a distinction held by fewer than 4% of licensed Texas attorneys — reflecting her commitment to continuing legal education well beyond what is required.  

"Victoria Neave did not simply serve in the Texas Legislature — she chaired the committees responsible for shaping Texas family law. That depth of experience is what she brings to every client she represents."

— NEAVE LAW PLLC

Four Terms in the Texas Legislature — Including Two as a Committee Chair

Victoria Neave served four terms as a Texas State Representative for House District 107, representing parts of Dallas, Mesquite, and Garland from January 2017 to January 2025. During her tenure, she was appointed to chair two Texas House committees — including the committee with direct jurisdiction over the Texas Family Code.

During the 87th Legislature (2021–2022), Representative Neave was appointed Chair of the Texas House Committee on Juvenile Justice and Family Issues — the standing committee with jurisdiction over the Texas Family Code governing divorce, custody, child support, and family protection in Texas. She was only the sixth Latina in Texas history to chair a committee in the Texas House of Representatives.

During the 88th Legislature (2023–2024), she was appointed Chair of the Texas House County Affairs Committee, leading hearings and deliberations on legislation affecting counties and communities across Texas.

She also served as Chair of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus (MALC) (2023–2024) — the largest and oldest Latino caucus in the country — becoming the first woman elected to that leadership position in thirty years.

Over eight years, Representative Neave passed the language of more than two dozen bills protecting Texas families, survivors of violence, and underserved communities — including the landmark Lavinia Masters Act, paired with $50 million in state funding, which produced an 80%+ reduction in thousands of untested rape kits across Texas.

80%+ Reduction in Texas Rape Kit Backlog Through the landmark Lavinia Masters Act, paired with $50 million in state funding.

20+ Bills Protecting Texas Families Addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, and family protections across Texas.

2 Texas House Committees Chaired Including direct leadership over the Texas Family Code.

Committee Leadership

Legislature	Years	Committee Role
87th Legislature	2021–2022	Chair, Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee Jurisdiction over the Texas Family Code — divorce, custody, child support, protective orders
88th Legislature	2023–2024	Chair, County Affairs Committee
87th Legislature	2021–2022	Vice Chair, General Investigating Committee
85th–86th Legislatures	2017–2020	Member, Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence; Corrections; County Affairs

Professional Recognition

• Member, Texas Bar College — Fewer than 4% of all licensed Texas attorneys hold this distinction, reflecting a voluntary commitment to advanced continuing legal education.
• Chair, Texas House Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Issues — 87th Legislature (2021–2022) — One of only six Latinas in Texas history to chair a committee in the Texas House. The committee holds jurisdiction over the Texas Family Code.
• Chair, Texas House County Affairs Committee — 88th Legislature (2023–2024) — Led hearings and deliberations on legislation impacting counties and communities across Texas.
• Chair, Mexican American Legislative Caucus (MALC) (2023–2024) — First woman elected to lead MALC — the largest and oldest Latino caucus in the country — in thirty years.
• Legislator of the Year — State Bar of Texas, Hispanic Issues Section (2023)
• Texas Trailblazer Legislative Impact Award — The Family Place (2023) — Awarded for legislative work protecting Texas families and survivors of domestic violence.
• "Best Legislators" — Texas Monthly (2019) — Named to Texas Monthly's statewide Best Legislators list.
• Texas Rising Stars, Texas Super Lawyers (2016–2020) — Recognized five consecutive years as a top-rated attorney by peer nomination.
• Latina La Cima Emerging Leader Award — Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (2014)
• Groundbreaker Entrepreneur Award — Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (2014)
• Lawyer of the Year — Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (2013)
• Estrella Award — Dallas Hispanic Bar Association (2013)
• Access to Justice Pro Bono Champion — Texas Bar Journal (2013)
• Pro Bono Award — Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP (2011, 2012)

Education

Juris Doctor Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law Magna Cum Laude  ·  Top 3% of Class

Bachelor of Arts The University of Texas at Dallas Government and Politics

Published Law Review Articles

• Co-Author, Victoria Neave, with Yolanda Garcia & Giana Ortiz. Whether State-Propounded Employment-Based Immigration Regulations Are Surviving Preemption Challenges — A Look at Whiting and Arizona. 3 HLRe 1 (2012).
• Co-Author, Victoria Neave, with Yolanda Garcia & Giana Ortiz. Where Are the Courts Drawing the Line? The Contours of Preemption and Other Constitutional Bases for the Enjoinment of Modern State-Propounded Immigration-Related Statutes and Ordinances. 37 T. Marshall L. Rev. 81 (2011).

Community

A daughter of Dallas, Victoria Neave has spent her entire career in service to this community — from pro bono legal work early in her practice to eight years of public service in the Texas Legislature. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, and Neave Law proudly serves bilingual and Spanish-speaking clients throughout the DFW metroplex.

Attorney Neave is the host of Lawtina Politica, a podcast at the intersection of law, Latina leadership, and public advocacy in Texas. Through the podcast and her continued civic presence, she remains an active and recognized voice in DFW's legal and Latino communities.

Neave Law has been selected by the Mexican Consulate to participate in the PALE program, providing legal assistance to Mexican nationals navigating family law matters in Texas.

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