BEAL LAW FIRM
Divorce · Family Law · Custody
Southlake (817) 261-4333 · Dallas (214) 414-0418 · Fort Worth (817) 945-3384 · · Frisco (940) 252-0282 · Toll-Free (800) 811-0380
Andrew D. Oostdyk
Senior Associate Attorney
"With 18+ years of experience as a Family Law Attorney in the DFW area, I am confident in my ability to excel in the representation of my clients.
My experience includes the full range of family law matters, from the initial consultation, client onboarding, drafting of pleadings, preparation for temporary orders hearings, mediations, discovery, final trial and drafting and entering of Orders.
I value my relationships with my clients as well as my fellow attorneys, Judges and other professionals in our legal community.
I strive to settle cases amicably and in the client’s best interests, but I am always ready and willing to have a contested hearing when needed."
Andy Oostdyk joined the Beal Law Firm team after more than eighteen years of experience as a practicing attorney, focusing in family law and bankruptcy.
Based in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex throughout his career, Andy is adept at building trust, establishing confidence, and executing complex strategies and resolutions for his clients. He obtained his Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University School of Law in Dallas, Texas in 2005, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater.
Throughout his career, Andy has gained valuable experience and achieved numerous professional highlights. Prior to joining BLF, Andy was a Trial Attorney and partner at MartinOostdyk, PLLC in Fort Worth, Texas, where he primarily handled family law cases. His responsibilities include counseling clients in matters of divorce, child custody, child support, enforcement, and related issues. He also provides client consultations, onboarding, and drafting of pleadings and orders. Andy has extensive courtroom experience, including temporary orders, final trials, IV-D matters, and mediations.
During his time at SMU Dedman School of Law, Andy was part of the Tax Clinic, where he contributed to ongoing cases adjudicated with the Internal Revenue Service. Andy is a member of the State Bar of Texas and is admitted to practice in the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Texas and the Northern District of Texas.
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas - Juris Doctor, 2005
Univ. of Wisconsin–Whitewater - Bachelor of Business Administration – Finance, 1998
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MartinOostdyk, PLLC – Fort Worth, Texas, 2019-2024
Trial Attorney
Law Office of Andrew Oostdyk – Dallas, Texas, 2011-2019
Trial Attorney
Law Office of Greg Wiley P.L.L.C. – Plano, Texas, 2005-2011
Associate Attorney
Tax Clinic – Dallas, Texas, 2004
SMU Dedman School of Law
Northern Trust Bank – Dallas, Texas, 2000-2002
Investment and Trust Associate
Firstar Bank – Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1999-2000
Securities Processor II
MEMBERSHIPS
State Bar of Texas
Federal District Court - Eastern District of Texas (2005)
Northern District of Texas (2010)
COMMUNITY
Member of Knights of Columbus
Volunteer at Ronald McDonald House, Catholic Charities of Dallas, St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Patrick’s Church
Coach of Youth Sports Teams for Soccer and Baseball