Mysti Murphy
(210) 807-8227 (Local)
Mysti Murphy has been an attorney since 1998. Among her many significant accomplishments, Mysti is a former Dallas County Assistant District Attorney, serving as Chief Felony Prosecutor and Specialized Trial Prosecutor, primarily in the area of domestic violence.
Mysti is an established law lecturer and trial skills instructor, having presented to judges, attorneys, police, probation officers, law students, advocates, and counselors.
She was a consultant on domestic violence for a documentary produced by the Lifetime Television Network, and has also consulted for the City of Dallas Domestic Violence Task Force. In addition, Mysti Murphy was a member of the Texas Governor's Subcommittee on the Violence Against Women Act and is a consultant and speaker for Haven for Hope.
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Child Support
- Custody & Visitation
- Divorce
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Wills
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Estate Planning
Bar Admissions
- Texas
Education
- The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas
- J.D. - 1998
- Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
- B.A. (Magna Cum Laude) - 1995
Classes/Seminars
- Lead Author of Law Enforcement Curriculum and Tests, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE)
Honors and Awards
- Outstanding Criminal Justice Award, Crime Victims Council of Dallas County, 2005
- NCDA Conference Scholarship, National College of District Attorneys, 2004
- Certificate of Appreciation, Craighead County Domestic Violence Task Force, 2001
Professional Associations and Memberships
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, Member
- Appraisal Institute, Member
Past Employment Positions
- Private Attorney, 2008 - Present
- Bexar County District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney, 2007 - 2008
- Private Attorney, 2006 - 2007
- Dallas County District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney, 1999 - 2006
Pro Bono Activities
- Texas District and County Attorney's Association (Prosecutor Trial Skills Course Instructor)
- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
- North Texas Humane Society
- Battered Women's Shelters
- Hearts and Hammers
- Community Bible Church
- Consultant and speaker for Haven for Hope
