Andy Olivo graduated from the University of Houston School of Law and was licensed to practice law in 1973.
Following his graduation from the University of Houston, Andy interned at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Houston, Texas. Subsequently, he served as an Army JAG officer in various locations worldwide, including the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Europe, Asia, South America, and the United States. His service spanned roughly 30 years across active duty and reserves, culminating in his retirement at the rank of Colonel. During his tenure, he managed a multitude of cases on behalf of soldiers and the U.S. government.
Beginning his legal career in North Texas in 1988, he served as in-house counsel for an insurance company, managing various business affairs. His background, having been raised in an orphanage and a graduate of Father Flanagan's Boys Home (Boys Town) in Omaha, NE, led to his appointment as a representative for juveniles. He brought personal insight into juvenile issues, which he has been familiar with since his youth. His practice includes representing both juveniles and parents in Child Protective Services cases.
He served multiple terms on the Carrollton City Council and represented individuals and businesses in dealings with government entities. Additionally, he assisted local families with estate planning, including wills and probate. As time progresses, it appears an increasing number of people need assistance managing their estates, which can result in probate, or even avoiding it when feasible.
Andy is a member of several professional associations and Courts, including:
- Dallas Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas
- Supreme Court of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Military Appeals
- U.S. Supreme Court
Andy has been married to his wife, Lynn, for more than 50 years. The Olivo family are parishoners at Mary Immaculate Church in Farmers Branch, Texas.
Andrew Carlton Olivo attended Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of North Texas. He is a graduate of St. Mary's School of Law and was licensed to practice law in Texas in 2011. Repeatedly acknowledged as a Rising Star in Appellate Law, Andrew has a diverse practice that spans from Municipal courts to the Texas Supreme Court, specializing in Business Law, Aviation, Estate Planning, Juvenile, and Mental Health. As a result he maintains a wide professional portfolio, including presenting at Giiki, the premier international legal conference on Geek Law, and testifying before international organizations regarding nuclear deterrence issues.
Andrew's interests aren't limited to the practice of law and are similarly wide-ranging. He is a volunteer for the National Weather Service's SKYWARN program as a certified storm spotter. Andrew is part of the inaugural graduate cohort from Harvard University Extension School's Nuclear Deterrence Program and serves as an ex officio member on both UNT's Alumni Association Board and the University's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Development Board. Andrew is a member of St. Mary's Law Alumni Association, the U.S. Space Camp Alumni Association, and an associate member of the Harvard Extension School's Alumni Association. His personal interests include aerospace, college football, and classical music.
