Meet Judge Kathryn Pruitt
I understand that every case that comes before me involves real people, families, businesses, and public institutions – often during incredibly difficult times. I approach each decision with seriousness and care, committed to weighing the facts carefully and applying the law faithfully.
– Judge Pruitt’s Judicial Philosophy
Biography
Devoted Wife to Jesse, and Mother to Jake and Josh
Over 31 Years of Legal Experience (11 in civil litigation, 20 in family law)
Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2009
Founding Board Member and Current Judicial Liaison to the Collin County Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Past Board Member of the Solo and Small Firm Section of the Collin County Bar Association
Graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, B.A. and South Texas College of Law, J.D., cum laude
Proud Texan, longtime Collin County resident, and active in local civic and legal organizations
Proud Texan, longtime Collin County resident, and active in local civic and legal organizations
Awards & Recognitions
Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in Family Law 2016 through 2024 by BL Rankings, LLC d/b/a Best Lawyers and Co., LLC.
Selected for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers 2011 through 2024 by Thomson Reuters.
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