Education
McAllen High School, 1993
Southwestern University, B.S., 1996
South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1999
Licensure:
Texas Supreme Court (2000)
Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal
Specialization (2013)
Certified Family Law Mediator (2016)
Certified in Collaborative Law (2022)
Certified Arbitrator (2024)
Employment:
Partner—Palacios, Garza, & Thompson, P.C. (2014-present)
Law Office of Lucia Thompson (2007-2014)
Griffith & Garza (2004-2007)
Dale & Klein (2001-2004)
Hodge, James & Garza (1999-2001)
Professional Activities:
Board Member of Access Esperanza
Board Member of McAllen Boys & Girls Club
Board Member of Texas Women Lawyers
Board Member of Court Appointed Special Advocates of
Hidalgo County (former)
Advisory Board Member of Lamar Academy Friends of IB (former)
Personal Information:
Proud Mother of three children, Diego, Iliana and Emma