Merrilee Harmon

Merrilee Harmon

Google Rating

4.3(186 reviews)

  • 4125 W Waco Dr Waco, TX 76710
  • +1-254-753-6437
  • reception@dunnamlaw.com
Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury Law

About:

Merrilee L. Harmon is a Family Law specialist, Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1985. Merrilee has lived most of her life in Waco. She graduated from Baylor University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in elementary education with a minor in English. Merrilee also received certificates in teaching and in the fields of language and learning disabilities and mental disabilities. Merrilee graduated from Baylor Law School in 1978 with a Juris Doctor degree and concentration in Civil Trial Law. From 1978 to 1981, she practiced Criminal Law as Assistant McLennan County District Attorney, prosecuting misdemeanor and felony cases, including extensive courtroom work and jury trials in a wide range of areas, including capital murder cases. From 1981 to 1991, Merrilee practiced Civil Trial, Criminal Law, Family Law, and Personal Injury Law with the firm of Clark, Gorin, McDonald, Ragland, and Mangrum, and then as a partner of McDonald, Harmon, and Malone. She established her own firm in 1991, then joined Dunnam & Dunnam in 2007. During her years focusing on Criminal Law, Merrilee was a member and director of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and she was certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Criminal Law from 1983 until 1993, when she decided to concentrate on Family Law. Merrilee is a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, the Texas Board of Family Law Specialists and the State Bar of Texas Family Law Section. In addition to membership in the Waco-McLennan County Bar Association, she is licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas and admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court (Western District of Texas). In addition to Family Law, Merrilee continues to engage in the practice of Civil Trial Law, General Law, and Personal Injury Law.

Jurisdiction:Texas, 5th Circuit, U.S. Supreme Court

Practice Area

Criminal Law

Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.

Family Law

Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.

Personal Injury Law

Seeks compensation for assault-related injuries, trauma costs, lost wages, and property damage, coordinating with protection orders, insurance claims, and victim compensation programs.

Languages

Spanish

Fees

Free Consultation

Education

J.D.
Baylor University
1978
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
Baylor University
1978
Baylor University
1975

Associations

Member
Texas State Bar
1978 - Present
Texas Board of Family Law Specialists
- Present
Member
Texas State Bar# 09020900
1978 - Present
Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
- Present
Waco-McLennan County Bar Association
- Present

Reviews


RATED 5.0

Aug 7, 2025Googlevia Google

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RATED 5.0

Aug 7, 2025Googlevia Google

Jose Lozano

"We used Hunter Slocum with Dunnam & Dunnam LLP, and they did not disappoint us. They are honest, good people that genuinely care about their customers. This is the second time using their services and we highly recommend them."

RATED 5.0

Jul 20, 2025Googlevia Google

Shane Tucker

"The whole team at Dunham and Dunham law have been absolutely incredible!! Through a very hard life experience, their knowledge and guidance has been absolutely invaluable! Gerald and Jamie are who I specifically worked with and I consider them family at this point! Highly recommend!"

RATED 1.0

Jul 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Callme Da goat

"You can call them but they won't call back goodlyck"

RATED 5.0

Jun 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Alondra Soto

"I’m very pleased with Rhonda and Gerald work they were able to dismiss my case."

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