Lynda Landers is a Texas family law attorney known for direct advice, personal involvement, and a willingness to dig into the details that can change the direction of a case. Based in McKinney, she represents clients across Collin County and surrounding North Texas communities in divorce, modifications, and other disputes involving parents and children.
Lynda’s path to family law gave her a broader foundation than a traditional legal career alone. She initially pursued nursing and completed nearly all of her clinical training before changing direction.
She then spent approximately 10 years working as a paralegal before earning her law degree in 1996 and becoming licensed to practice in Texas in 1997. That combination of practical legal work and nearly three decades as an attorney shapes the way she prepares cases: understand the facts first, identify what matters, and do not confuse activity with strategy.
Lynda’s work has included divorce, child-related disputes, modifications, high-conflict cases and matters involving mental health and substance use concerns. Family law often sits at the intersection of legal rules, finances, relationships, and human behavior. Her experience across those areas helps her evaluate a case and focus on the evidence and decisions most likely to affect the client’s future.
Lynda takes the time to understand what you want, explaining where the law and facts may support that goal. She’s candid when expectations need to change. She values resolution when a fair result can be negotiated, but she’s prepared to advocate in court when the other side will not be reasonable.
Divorce and child custody issues are difficult, but they're easier to approach when you understand what the law requires, what decisions need to be made, and which issues deserve the most attention.