About us

Our law firm works with families. Penning Law focuses on all aspects of family law, including divorces, child custody, child support, spousal support, adoptions, as well as estate planning and probate. We are your kitchen counter attorneys, and are happy to come to you and conduct business in a personal way.

Heather Penning grew up in WA., graduated from high school in Miami Florida, and graduated from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. She taught kindergarten and college, and was a children's pastor before becoming a lawyer. She is currently a member in good standing of the Real Estate, Probate, Trust and Family Law sections of the State Bar of Texas. Heather is also certified by the State Bar of Texas to represent litigants and proposed wards in heirship and guardianship proceedings.

Heather is enjoying 22 years of marriage and has 4 children ranging in age from middle school to college. The family includes 2 dogs, a snake named Frodo and spiky hedgehog named Spartacus.