The Law Office of Matthew Riek is able to provide excellent service to our clients thanks in large part to our caring and attentive staff. Everyone at the firm is committed to the best interests of our clients and their families. You can feel secure in the knowledge that a team of family law professionals is here to serve you.

Nichelle Boyland

paralegal

Nichelle began her paralegal career in March of 2004 as an intern at Bailey, Galyen, & Gold, while attending Arlington Career Institute. She has been the Office Manager/Paralegal for the Law Office of Matthew Riek, P.C. since September of 2006.

Nichelle received her Paralegal Diploma from Arlington Career Institute in May of 2004, where she established the desire to stay informed and educated. To wit, she regularly attends continuing education seminars to remain up-to-date on current issues affecting Texas families. Nichelle has been attending Dallas Baptist University since the fall of 2006, and is set to graduate with honors in December of 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Criminal Justice. She will be sitting for the LSAT in October of 2008 for the opportunity to obtain her Juris Doctorate.

Nichelle has been an active member of the Texas Paralegal Division organization since 2005, serving as the Texas Paralegal Division’s District 3 Sub-Committee Elections Chair for 2008. She has been a voting member of the Fort Worth Paralegal Association since 2006.

Nichelle is a native Texan, born in Dallas. Her employment background includes the restaurant service industry, information technology maintenance and support industry, automotive sales, cellular phone sales, personal injury law and family law.

Pat Stewart

paralegal

Pat Stewart graduated from Tarrant County College in 1991 with an Associate in Applied Science – Legal Assistant degree. She has 17 years of paralegal experience. For the past 12 years, Pat has worked exclusively as a family law paralegal and has been Matthew Riek’s assistant for 8 years. Pat is a member of the State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division and the Fort Worth Paralegal Association. Pat has two grown children and three granddaughters.

Jessica Ortega

executive assistant to Mr. Riek

Jessica began her paralegal career at Bailey and Galyen as a receptionist dealing mainly in client intake and was promoted to legal assistant in June 2007. Jessica made the transition to Matt Riek’s office in May 2008. She now serves as Executive Assistant to Mr. Riek, Assistant Officer Manager, as well as Junior Paralegal. Jessica currently lives in North Fort Worth with her husband and son.