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
John Denke
Associate Attorney
"I became an attorney because I have always had the desire to be a highly educated and empathetic advocate for people. I am passionate about helping people during some of the most difficult chapters of their lives.
I chose to practice Family Law because, from personal experience, I recognize the significance and influence family has on each person’s life, and I want to help clients get the best outcome for their family. I know that the outcome of a family law case has a profound impact on each family member, so I am honored to be able to work alongside clients through this emotionally challenging and complex process.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going out to eat, traveling, and attending sporting events.”

John P. Denke is an experienced Texas attorney whose practice has included family law, civil litigation, estate-related matters, criminal law, real-estate transactions, and tax-resolution work. His broad background gives him a practical, detail-oriented perspective when helping clients navigate the financial, procedural, and personal issues that often arise in divorce, custody, and other family-law matters.
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John has devoted significant portions of his legal career to family law. He previously handled family-law matters at C.W. Martin Law, PLLC, and Neal Ashmore Family Law Group, where his work included drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, agreements, final decrees, and appellate materials; negotiating with opposing counsel and third parties; advising clients throughout their cases; and supervising support staff. He has represented clients in hearings and trials, including both bench and jury proceedings.
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Earlier in his career, John owned and operated his own law practice, where he handled family-law litigation as well as criminal and traffic matters. That experience reinforced his ability to take ownership of a case, communicate directly with clients, prepare thoroughly for court, and pursue practical solutions when possible.
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John’s more recent tax-resolution and compliance work has further developed his ability to analyze complicated financial information, work with government agencies, and identify effective solutions for clients facing difficult financial circumstances. That financial background is particularly valuable in family-law matters involving property division, support issues, business interests, or other complex financial questions.
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John earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans, where he also completed a Civil Law Certificate. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry, from the University of North Texas. He is licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, and the United States Tax Court.
EDUCATION​
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS SCHOOL OF LAW – New Orleans, Louisiana – 2005
Degree: Juris Doctor
Civil Law Certificate
Honors and Activities:
Entrepreneurial Business Law Society – Member
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS – Denton, Texas – 2002
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
BAR ADMISSIONS
Supreme Court of Texas
United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
United States Tax Court
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Beal Law Firm, PLLC – Southlake, Texas
Associate Attorney, 2026 – Present
J. David Tax Law, PLLC – Dallas, Texas
Associate Attorney, 2024 – 2026
C.W. Martin Law, PLLC – Fort Worth, Texas
Associate Attorney, 2019 – 2024
Neal Ashmore Family Law Group – Lewisville, Texas
Associate Attorney, 2012 – 2016
Law Office of John Denke – Dallas, Texas
Attorney and Owner, 2010 – 2012
