Christopher Spofford Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Houston

Christopher Spofford Bio
Your Family Law Rights: You have rights that are protected under Texas Family Law, and you have choices. The best Houston family law attorney is the one who can listen to you, and help you decide the right course for you and the ones you care about. We will help you learn and make confident decisions about Divorce -- Child Custody -- Child Support -- Property Division -- Spousal Support -- Marital Agreements -- Paternity -- Step-Parent Adoption -- Domestic Violence -- and other family issues. Ask about alternatives to Divorce Litigation -- Mediation or Collaborative Family Law.. Chris A. Spofford has been defending the rights of men and women in Texas Family Law matters since 1986 and founded his own law office in 1993. Over that time, he has handled thousands of divorce and Family Law matters. Chris has tried everything from a one hour dispute to a month long trial. He has extensive experience with courts and family law judges in Harris County, Fort Bend County and Brazoria County.. He has distinguished himself during intense courtroom trials as well as by innovating in alternatives to family law litigation, such as divorce mediation and collaborative family law.. Chris A. Spofford was Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1993, and re-certified in 1998, 2003, 2008 and 2013. He earned the distinction of being a Super Lawyer as published in Texas Monthly and Texas Super Lawyers magazine in 2009 and has been noted as one of Houston's Top Family Lawyer for numerous years. Chris has served on the board and as president of Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists; director on the board of the Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section and the Houston Lawyer Referral Service. He was among the first lawyers in Texas trained in collaborative family law (January 2000). He has participated in numerous family law cases using the collaborative model; is a member of the International Association of Collaborative Professionals; and is a member of the first Collaborative Law practice group to be formed in the Houston area. He completed mediation training in 1993 and has mediated more than 1,000 family law cases.