“Though it may seem all hope is lost, that couldn’t be further from the truth. We'll be here by your side.” That's the steadfast underpinning of The Fox Firm, PLLC, and attorney owner Sarah Fox.
She states whether someone's in need of a pillar of strength, a listening ear, or a fierce advocate for family or defense law matters, she and her legal team meet clients where they are and help them move forward. Her Plano-based firm with five professionals was established in 2020 to be a "helpful" law practice.
"Besides the ultimate legal outcome, we want our clients to find peace from the very beginning of working with us. They often find themselves in surprising or shocking situations, and our holistic approach assuages their fears, informs them and comforts them so they can start sleeping again," Sarah assures.
She says she's always been passionate about serving individuals facing the justice system and believes everyone is "redeemable." Originally from a small town in East Texas, she attended Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law on a Presidential Scholarship. Beginning with her first law school internships, Sarah devoted her entire legal career to serving those in her community, first as a prosecutor, then as a criminal defense and family law attorney.
In 2016, Sarah earned her Board Certification of Legal Specialization in Criminal Law, an accomplishment held by less than 1 percent of all practicing attorneys in Texas. In addition, she's proud to have been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star five years in a row. Rising Stars is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys in specific practice areas who were chosen after a thorough evaluation of numerous criteria.
In college, Sarah double-majored in philosophy, which she believes enhances the perspectives she's able to merge into client situations. "Many law school classmates had to learn to think like a lawyer for the first time. Through philosophy, however, my brain was already trained to think about how to find a needle in a haystack and the five ways to get it out. I think that training helps me still automatically look at situations through different, beneficial lenses," she adds.
Part of how she and her team go about tailoring legal representation to each client's needs is by applying outside-of-the-box concepts and being creative on a case-by-case basis.
"In consults, we end with questions about clients' biggest fears and biggest wants, so we can address those individual aspects. We often find that people are overwrought due to overdramatizations from television programs or what someone randomly has told them," she reveals.
As a native Texan, Sarah embodies famed Lone Star qualities: 'Basically America, but turned up to 11.' In fact, Sarah says she has three ancestors who were in the industrious, original 'Old Three Hundred' settlers of the Mexican Texas colony. "Nowhere else seems to compare to Texas. Anywhere you go here, it's a small-town vibe, especially regarding how respectfully we treat each other. That courtesy extends throughout the local legal community as well," she says.
Although Sarah doesn't have much time for hobbies, except for reading and running, she says she adores doing creative activities and crafts with her 8-year-old daughter, Vivienne. Her recent wedding also makes her smile with joy.
Her favorite form of inspiration is music. She attended college on a scholarship for classical piano and currently is a lead vocalist for modern worship services at First United Methodist Church Plano. "Music is wonderful to draw from. I even created playlists to listen to before I go to trial," she says.
As 2022 draws to a close, Sarah says she's extremely grateful for the trustworthy, client-focused and remote-based law firm she's built with its happy 'familial' team and healthy work/life balance. The sense of family related to respect and kindness, both internally and for clients, is of utmost importance to her.
"When I was able to launch my own firm, I wanted to address all the hurdles in the legal and business community that I personally was faced with when I came out of law school," recalls Sarah.
So, she says she was thrilled to be able to provide paid maternity/parental leave to an employee this year. "We also conclude our work each week at 2 p.m., because some of our team have family members or locations in other Texan cities to get to on weekends. And we have team awards once a month. For those, team members get to decide where we go to celebrate or how we'll observe the awards -- and if someone wants to bring their plus-one or children, they're all welcome."
Equally important to staffers' overall happiness, productivity and abilities to provide maximum client service, Sarah says the firm's team ensures that prospective clients are good fits. "The team isn't pressured to take on every potential client. We strive to be super comfortable with each situation we assist with, and that requires honest, open relationships. We know that unfounded accusations can ruin lives, and we're here to be confident advocates for our clients."
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Attorney Sarah Fox, owner of The Fox Firm, PLLC, says her team provides "a safe place to land when clients need it most." She assures that the firm's team strives to show clients that the light at the end of the tunnel is attainable and brighter futures are possible.