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I was raised in the west Texas town of Abilene, where my dad was a Legal Aid Lawyer and my mom a probation officer for the county.  I received a Bachelor of Science degree from Southwest Texas State University in 2000 and was a case manager for adults with developmental disabilities after college.  I graduated with honors from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 2006.

I was born in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico to a Russian Mother and a Mexican Father. My parents met in Moscow where my father went to study his undergraduate degree. When my mother was pregnant my parents moved to Mexico to be closer to my father’s family and they began work as educators. After only a few years in Mexico my parents decided that they wanted to continue their education in America and began applying for visas so that we could immigrate to this country as a family. The University of Texas accepted my parents into their Ph.D. program and allowed me to come into the United States with my parents. I have been a Longhorn fan ever since.After my parents received their PhDs from UT they both accepted jobs as professors in Joplin, Missouri and I began middle school in Missouri. I graduated high school in Missouri and to stay close to my family I decided to attend Washington University in St. Louis on a scholarship. I graduated with dual degrees from Arts & Sciences and the Business school and decided to work after college. I found the corporate life to be monotonous and without passion and made a decision to attend law school after only a year of work in the business sector. I had excelled in debate both in high school and college and decided that public speaking and oration were better suited for me than the corporate life.I attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas for law school in my desperate attempt to get back to Texas after having to deal with Midwest winters for such a long time. I graduated in 2010 and began litigating immediately with Legal Aid. I wanted to help people who were suffering, and I began doing Veteran’s and VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) work immediately to help those who needed it most. I found the courtroom and litigation to be the most rewarding work I had ever done in my life. I have continued to work in Family Law since the beginning of my career and I have devoted my entire career exclusively to family issues.My wife, Elizabeth Shehan, and I have a toddler named Dmitri and a baby named Mikhail that have helped me to understand the difficulties of being a parent more than any case or legal argument ever could. In our spare time, my wife and I enjoy competing against each other in fantasy football. I speak Spanish, Russian and English and am always excited to get to speak to other native speakers around Austin.

I was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas. I grew up cheering for the University of Kansas Jayhawks, so naturally, I earned my Bachelor’s of Social Work, Master’s of Social Work, and Juris Doctor from KU.. While pursuing my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, I volunteered at the local domestic violence center and answered the crisis hotline. When I graduated with my Master’s degree, I started working for the domestic violence center full time. I helped victims safety plan around violence, leave abusive relationships safely, connected them with attorneys to represent them in legal proceedings, and accompanied them to Court as a source of support. Watching the injustices that survivors of domestic violence faced in the legal system is what led me to pursue becoming an attorney.. While attending the University of Kansas School of Law, I focused on litigation and interned for the local district attorney's office. After law school, the mountains called my name so I moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado where I worked in child support enforcement for three years. As a child support enforcement lawyer, I established paternity and support orders, modified support orders, prosecuted contempt actions for non-payment of child support, and facilitated a problem-solving court. I was actively involved in the Ben S. Wendelken American Inn of Court and the El Paso County Young Lawyers Association. On the weekends, I could be found in the mountains with my husband, either hiking with my golden retriever or snowboarding.. My husband is a native Texan so we were very excited when his military service brought us to central Texas. Practicing family law in Texas has been the most enjoyable part of my legal career and assiting clients in the most important transition of their lives has been the most rewarding part of my legal practice.

I practice family law, including litigation, Collaborative Family Law and Limited Scope Representation.  I also mediates family law cases and Special Education cases as a contractor to the Texas Education Agency.

I have been practicing family law for over 15 years and have extensive experience in a variety of cases including divorce, child custody issues, modifications, and child support issues.  I worked for a well established family law attorney upon graduating from law school, and then  had my own practice for over eight years.  In September 2012, I had an opportunity to join Noelke English Maples St. Leger and Blair and have been with this firm since that time.  I have also practiced employment law, commercial litigation, and trademark law, so I have a broad depth of experience in other areas as well.

I have been exclusively practicing family law for over two decades.  I am board certified in family law and possess the expert legal knowledge required to handle a wide variety of family law matters. My goal is to help my clients obtain favorable results while protecting their rights and interests.  I am trained in family law litigation, mediation as well as collaborative law.  My ultimate aim is to assist my clients in resolving their differences in an amicable and efficient manner,  if possible.

HELPING REAL PEOPLE WITH REAL PROBLEMS! Call us today. Bryan primarily handles divorce and custody cases including child support, child custody, visitation, custody, and conservatorship.  Since 2010, Bryan has successfully represented thousands of parents in highly contested divorces, custody cases, and child support cases.. Bryan is dedicated to helping real people with real family law problems. Bryan is a founding partner of The Eggleston Law Firm, PC and he believes that every person deserves to have their voice heard.. Bryan graduated from Texas A&M School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan School of Law).  During that time, Bryan was Director of the Wesleyan Innocence Project from 2008 to 2010.. Bryan received his undergraduate degree from Austin College in Sherman, Texas where he majored in Policital Science.  While there, Bryan was a member of the men's basketball team and men's lacrosse team.. Bryan can help you with your Family Law matters such as:. Divorce. Child Custody. Child Support. Adoptions. Terminations

Having obtained her J.D. from Baylor University School of Law, Holly R. Davis knew she wanted to focus her legal career on high asset divorce, business and professional divorce, custody maters, and complex litigation. Due to her strong courtroom and litigation skills, Holly has developed a strong reputation for successfully handling cases ranging from multi-million and even billion dollar estate and divorce cases. Holly believes that in order to truly succeed in a case, you must be prepared to advocate for your client's position in the courtroom.. Holly's hard work doesn't go unrecognized as she has caught the attention of several prestigious law organizations. For example, the National Trial Lawyers Association awarded her with Top 40 Under 40 for 2015, the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys awarded her a Top 10 Ranking for 2015, the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys awarded her 10 Best Attorneys for Texas 2013-2015, and the American Academy of Trial Attorneys awarded her the Premier 100 Trial Attorney for 2015.

Grant graduated from the University of Texas in 2010, with a major in Advertising and a minor in Business Foundations.  He then attended Texas Tech School of Law, where he was a member of the Texas Tech Law Review.  He received his Juris Doctor in 2013.. Grant began his career with the Bexar County Criminal DIstrict Attorney's office, where he quickly rose through the ranks to become a felony prosecutor in record time.  He spent significant time in a specialty Family Violence court, where he prosecuted cases involving domestic violence and substance abuse issues.  After getting priceless courtroom and trial experience, Grant followed his passion for the disenfranchised to Gray & Becker, P.C., where he devoted his practice exclusively to Family Law related issues.

Garrett C. Higley, founder of the Law Office of Garrett C. Higley, PLLC, is a dedicated family law attorney known for his innovative and client-focused approach. A Houston native and sixth-generation Texan, Garrett graduated with honors from Texas A&M University and earned his law degree from South Texas College of Law, where he distinguished himself on the Moot Court Team and Law Review. After starting his career in toxic torts and white-collar criminal defense, Garrett transitioned to family law, opening his Austin-based practice to focus exclusively on helping families navigate complex legal challenges.Garrett’s practice emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and integrity. He often partners with mental health professionals, financial advisors, and other experts to craft tailored solutions for cases involving substance abuse, special needs children, LGBTQ+ issues, and complex property disputes. While he is an experienced trial attorney, Garrett prioritizes negotiation and preparation to minimize the financial and emotional toll of litigation.Committed to giving back, Garrett maintains an active pro bono practice, earning accolades such as the Suzanne Covington Pro Bono Service Award. He also serves on local nonprofit boards and participates in community initiatives, reflecting his dedication to both his clients and the broader community.

Focusing on the future rather than the past results in better decisions, Lindley Bain, who heads up the Goranson Bain office in Austin, Texas, believes, and counsels divorcing clients to strive for healthy, attainable goals. Lindley concentrates on financially complex divorces and high-conflict custody matters. Lindley is board certified in Family Law. She practices both collaborative and traditional litigation with both creativity and compassion to address both their financial and emotional divorce.. Lindley recognizes the importance of managing the financial and emotional costs of contested family matters and divorces, and works to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients. Relying on her background as an M.B.A. in Finance, Lindley offers a constructive and financially-minded approach to difficult family, property, and business issues. She develops long-term strategies and customized solutions for her clients, helping them to plan for retirement and their children’s education even as they solve immediate concerns such as separating property, obtaining an optimal financial package, and making parenting arrangements. Lindley uses her financial background and collaborative skills to assist non-married couples in crafting cohabitation agreements, parenting plans, pre marital agreements, and donor and surrogacy agreements that are tailor made to meet their individual and family needs and goals.. Drawing on her extensive experience in the courtroom and at the collaborative table, Lindley assists clients in evaluating their options to achieve their objectives and safeguard what is most important to them. Guiding clients to a place where they feel comfortable and confident in making decisions is a strength of Lindley’s counsel.. Lindley received her Bachelor’s degree from Austin College and her Juris Doctor and M.B.A. in Finance from Southern Methodist University.. Lindley practices in both the Austin area and Dallas area.

Family law issues are an unfortunate fact of our community, and our firm takes great pride and care in helping individuals and their children get through such an emotionally and financially taxing time in their lives. At Sandoval Law Firm, you will work with a firm where communication is a focus and is key to what is likely a foreign and stressful situation for you. Whether your legal issue can be handled quickly or is a lengthy process, we are constantly reviewing your case, calculating the next steps and considering the next best approach. Your case is not just a number.. Our firm diligently works on strategic and successful cases from prenuptial agreements to custody and support plans. We listen to every detail. Having handled divorces involving complex business and property divisions, children from multiple families, and domestic violence or protective orders, we can confidently address any family law issue you have.. Set up an appointment with us today by calling, or send us a message online. We are eager to listen and help.

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Elizabeth J. Ayala is an exceptional family law attorney, specializing in complex custody cases, protective orders, and cases involving mental health experts. She is a skilled litigator and experienced client advocate involved in all aspects of client cases including the initial consultation, developing case strategy, and conducting a trial in court when an advantageous settlement cannot be reached.. Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, Elizabeth moved to Austin to attend St. Edward’s University. While at St. Edward’s, Elizabeth interned for Loveisrespect, the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline. After graduating magna cum laude with a B.A. in Psychology, Elizabeth attended the University of Texas School of Law. Throughout her time at Texas Law, Elizabeth worked part-time as a Law Clerk for a family law firm in the Austin area and represented clients using her temporary trial card under supervision. Additionally, Elizabeth served as a Student Attorney for the University of Texas School of Law Domestic Violence Clinic, a Student Attorney for the Advanced Domestic Violence Clinic, and a Research Assistant for Professor Jeana Lungwitz in producing the annual update of Title 4 of the Texas Family Code, specifically addressing protective orders.. Originally intending to pursue a career as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Elizabeth brings a unique and empathetic perspective to all of her cases that allows her to creatively address each case.. She has been a practicing attorney in Travis, Williamson, and Hays County courtrooms since 2016.

David Moore has over 25 years of trial experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in highly complex cases in almost every aspect of the law. He has handled construction cases as large as $35 million in damages, and participated in the longest jury trial in Williamson County history resulting in a verdict in favor of his client. He was involved on the cutting edge of the development of bad faith law in Texas, with 3 landmark cases argued in the Texas Supreme Court. Today he devotes himself to the peaceful resolution of divorce cases, but has tried highly contested child custody cases before a jury when necessary.

Daniel A. Clark was licensed to practice law in Texas in 1997.  In 1999, he worked with the Child Support Division of the Texas Attorney General's Office.  In 2007, Daniel A. Clark started private practice and began serving the legal needs of the citizens of Travis and Williamson County, Texas.  Let Daniel A. Clark, put his legal experience to work for you and your family.  Call for a free phone consultation!

Cristi Trusler is a double Board Certified and highly experienced attorney that handles family law matters such divorces, custody issues, terminations, enforcements, child support and mediated settlements.. Prior to opening her practice, Cristi was an attorney with Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr in Austin, Texas. Before that, she was with Jenkens & Gilchrist in Dallas, Texas, and at Silver Freedman & Taff in Washington D.C. Cristi is licensed to practice law in Texas, Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Courtney has exclusively practiced Family Law in Central Texas since becoming an attorney. She has represented clients in contested divorces, uncontested divorces, protective order hearings, child custody modifications, child support modifications, paternity actions, enforcements, and common law marriage cases. Courtney has also worked on a number of UIFSA and UCCJEA cases, or modifications of out-of-state custody and child support orders. Additionally, she has assisted with family law appeals and jury trial preparation.. Prior to opening her own firm, Courtney spent several years working for an established boutique family law firm in Austin. Before that, she was a certified law clerk directly representing survivors of domestic violence in family law cases through Bay Area Legal Aid and the King Hall Family Protection Clinic. She also gained valuable legal research and drafting experience with The Family Violence Appellate Project in Oakland, CA.

Carolyn Hopper Young has been a Family Law sole practitioner in central Texas for more than twenty four years. While delivering highly competent, diligent, and ethical representation, Carolyn provides the personal attention required to meet each client’s individual needs and concerns. Her goal is to offer comfortable access to her clients during a difficult time while ensuring they receive dependable and honorable legal counsel.. Carolyn H.Young grew up in Midland, Texas and received her undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University.. Carolyn was accepted in the first class of coeds ever to attend Washington & Lee University. Since graduating from The University of Texas School of Law in 1992, she has lived in Austin, Texas with her husband and three children.

Carlos Salinas graduated from Georgetown University in 1998 and the University of Texas School of Law in 2003.  He began his legal practice in California, developing a broad range of skills in family law matters while nurturing his particular interest in representing survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. His work has included marital dissolutions, pre- and post-marital agreements, child custody, child support, minors’ counsel, complex property distribution, and cases involving domestic violence. He returned to Texas in 2008, where he expanded his broad family law practice to include applications under the Hague Convention for the return of children abducted by family members across international borders. He holds a mediation certification from the Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution, but also has extensive courtroom experience in contested litigation. With this wide range of experience, he believes in creating a customized approach for each client that reflects the unique situation of each family and resolves legal problems by prioritizing the client’s individual needs and goals.

Candice B. Deyerle is a founding partner of Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC and is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Clients with particularly complex family law issues, including divorce with businesses involved, multi-million dollar estates, privacy or publicity concerns, contested custody matters, children or parties with disabilities and/or special needs, or difficult issues such as alcoholism, drug abuse, addiction, mental health disorders, or personality disorders involved particularly benefit from Candice’s expertise. From the initial consultation, she will listen to and thoughtfully evaluate the facts of your case and work with you to develop a case plan with individualized goals of what you want to accomplish. With her specialized knowledge and experience in the courtroom, she’s able to provide exceptional legal advice for each client’s unique case. Since being licensed in 2010, she has a long track record of success and has successfully tried several jury and non-jury matters as lead counsel. Present and past clients of Candice consistently praise her for her responsiveness, dedication to their cases, and successful results.. While Candice has built a reputation of litigating excellent results for her clients in court, she knows that for many clients, a courtroom is the last place they want to end up in their divorce or custody dispute. It was for this reason that Candice completed mediation training through the A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center and is a certified mediator. With this training and negotiation skills, she has been able to reach amicable resolutions outside of court for numerous clients when appropriate.. Candice was born in Austin, Texas and lived there until moving to College Station to attend Texas A&M University. After graduating magna cum laude from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and minor in Business, she moved to Houston to study law. Candice earned her Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Houston Law Center and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2010. In addition, she became Board Certified in family in 2016 by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She is licensed to practice law in all state courts throughout Texas.. From 2009 to 2017, Candice worked at a premier family law firm in Houston, Texas handling complex property and custody matters. In 2017, she joined and became a partner at another family law firm in Austin specializing in family law matters. In 2023, Candice established Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC so that she could continue to provide to clients exceptional legal services as a managing partner and owner.. In addition to practicing family law, Candice enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.. Candice Deyerle provides concierge-level legal services to clients across Texas and most often the following areas: Travis County, Williamson County, Hays County, Bastrop County, Bell County, Austin, Westlake, Lakeway, Round Rock, Georgetown, Leander, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Lago Vista, Bee Cave, Buda, Kyle, and San Marcos.

Bollier Ciccone, LLP is a full-service family law firm. We are a specialized firm focusing exclusively on divorce and family law matters in Austin, Texas and Travis, Hays and Williamson Counties.. Our firm is dedicated to providing each client with the professional and individualized care that his or her case deserves. When your family is in a state of transition, choosing the right attorney to represent you during that difficult time is important.  You need an attorney who respects the difficult decisions you are making and understands the complex nature of your situation.  In addition, we have the experience necessary to guide you and help you achieve your goals.  Whether you’re looking to settle your dispute through mediation, or require litigation to resolve your matter, our experience, compassion and dedication will help you to effectively resolve your family law matters.. Susannah A. Stinson is AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell, which signifies that Ms. Stinson's legal peers and the judiciary rank her at the highest level of professional excellence in legal ability and ethical standards.

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Board Certified Austin divorce attorney specializes in high-conflict, divorce, modification, child support, enforcement, property division, custody, relocation and other complex legal matters in Austin Texas.