Scott Becker

Scott Becker

McCathern, PLLC
  • Criminal Law, Family Law, Divorce
  • Texas
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Biography

Before joining McCathern as a partner in 2019, Scott J. Becker presided over the 219th State District Court in Collin County, Texas from 2010 through 2018. As a court of general jurisdiction, Judge Becker presided over a broad variety of matters including multi-million dollar civil litigation, family law matters including divorces and child custody disputes, and felony criminal matters including murder. Two of the cases over which Becker presided have been the subject of television episodes: CBS’s 48 Hours: Taken Away (aired September 2017) and Dateline NBC’s: Someone Was Waiting (aired December 2016).

Judge Becker is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Less than 1% of all lawyers in the State of Texas have this certification. In addition, he is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Judge Becker's expertise uniquely position him to assist clients in all three areas of Family, Civil, and Criminal matters. With over 20 years of experience as a lawyer and over eight years on the bench, he has the unique skills to help clients prevail in court, and the wisdom to help them avoid it if they wish. Scott Becker can still be called on to help resolve matters through alternative dispute resolutions such as mediation, arbitration, and summary jury trials.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
McCathern, PLLC
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Judge
219th State District Court
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Education
SMU Dedman School of Law
J.D. (1997)
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University of Texas - Austin
B.A. (1994)
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Professional Associations
Texas State Bar  # 90001624
Member
- Current
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Website
Scott Becker Profile on McCathern Website
Website
McCathern Website
Contact & Map
McCathern, PLLC
One Cowboys Way
Suite 175
Frisco, TX 75034
Toll-Free: (214) 741-2662
McCathern, PLLC
3710 Rawlins Street
Suite 1600
Dallas, TX 75219
Telephone: (214) 741-2662