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Anthony Kirby practices primarily in the areas of family and domestic law, including divorce, custody, and post-divorce matters.. After graduating from Washington and Lee University in Virginia in 2013, Mr. Kirby returned home to Middle Tennessee to attend law school at Belmont University College of Law, earning his Juris Doctorate in 2016. Mr. Kirby is licensed in state court for both Tennessee and Kentucky, as well as the Middle District of Tennessee Federal Court and the Western District of Kentucky Federal Court. He is a current member of the Tennessee Bar Association and the Montgomery County Bar Association, and a past board member of the Montgomery County Bar Association.. Mr. Kirby lives in Clarksville with his wife, August, as well as his step-son and their dog, Daisy. When not at work, Mr. Kirby enjoys attending Titans games, watching F1 races, and having an occasional chance to golf.

Professional, Dedicated, and Tough. Mr. Judkins always wanted to be a litigation attorney. He considers the practice of law his purpose in life and he holds himself to a very high professional and ethical standard. Mr. Judkins experience and success in the law extends prior to his graduation, when he won his first trial as an apprentice prosecutor. He has almost twelve years of experience trying and winning all types of cases. His practice is centered around divorces, child custody and support, alimony, adoptions, probate, business law, and criminal defense law matters. He attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and is a graduate of Tennessee Technological University with a prelaw emphasis in History and a minor in Political Science. He is a graduate of the Nashville School of Law and is admitted to practice before all courts in the State of Tennessee and the United States District Court, Middle District and the United States District Court, Eastern District. He is a member of the Rutherford/Cannon County Bar Associations. He is past president of the Upper Cumberland Trial Lawyers Association, a member of the Tennessee Municipal Judges Conference, a member of the Tennessee Bar Association-Family Law Section, and the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is the Municipal Judge for the City of Woodbury and has served as City Attorney. Mr. Judkins participates in numerous legal seminars throughout the year and has taught at seminars in the past.. In his free time, Mr. Judkins enjoys working his cattle farm

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Ms. Harpell concentrates her practice in the area of family law. She practices throughout Delaware and in the neighboring counties of Pennsylvania. She gets to know each client individually and works closely with them to protect their rights and families. Ms. Harpell negotiates custody and visitation agreements tailored to the family’s needs if possible. But if an agreement can’t be reached, Ms. Harpell will fight in court for her client’s right to see their child or to protect a child from an ex-spouse that is a danger to the child. Ms. Harpell also assists clients with divorce, proving cohabitation to terminate alimony, child support, PFAs, and third party visitation. Ms. Harpell has also represented clients on appeal to the Delaware Supreme Court.. Ms. Harpell is a former Chair of the Family Law Section of the Delaware Bar Association. She has provided pro bono legal services through the Office of the Child Advocate and Delaware Volunteer Legal Services. She was a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Alan N. Cooper and the Honorable Joelle P. Hitch at the Delaware Family Court prior to entering private law practice in 2014.

While in law school, Ms. McClimon served as assistant editor of Oklahoma Law Review, received an American Jurisprudence (Am. Jur.) Award for Agricultural Environmental Law and served as President of the Christian Legal Society and Secretary of the Oklahoma International Law Society. Ms. McClimon was also a member of the Jessup Moot Court Team from 2007 to 2008. Ms. McClimon has previously worked for United States Senator John Cornyn and on several grassroots campaigns. Prior to founding Morris & McClimon, Ms. McClimon worked at a firm in Dallas where she obtained invaluable experience representing several thousand plaintiffs in litigation involving mass tort, breach of contract, and antitrust claims. Ms. McClimon also represented HOAs and land owners in several administrative hearings before the Texas Railroad Commission and helped in negotiating and drafting mineral leases that were favorable to land owners.. Since relocating to Bastrop County where her husband was born and raised, Ms. McClimon began to focus her practice on family law, estate planning, and probate matters. Ms. McClimon has almost 10 years-experience in the courtroom and maintains a strong professional reputation for her litigation and courtroom skills. Ms. McClimon’s philosophy on the practice of Family Law, whether it is a divorce or child custody matter, is that utilizing creative and practical solutions will afford the client the best results as each situation is unique to their personal situation. Specifically, Ms. McClimon truly believes that due to the emotional and complex nature of divorce and child custody that in order to be an effective and zealous advocate it is important to understand each client’s particular circumstances instead of attempting to apply a “one-size fits all” approach to resolving their case, whether it is a complex property division or managing high-conflict custody disputes dealing with significant issues; family violence, child support enforcement actions, modifications of previous orders, grandparent rights, termination and paternity issues. In addition to her zealous representation of her clients, Ms. McClimon is passionate about giving back to the community, and she is active in many local, regional, and national non-profit organizations, giving both her time and talent to further their missions. She served as President (2021 & 2016-2018) and Vice President (2019-2020) of the Bastrop County Bar Association and has been a member of that organization since 2014. Ms. McClimon has also dedicated time to the Smithville community by serving as Treasurer of the Smithville Chamber of Commerce from 2016 to 2018 and as a Commissioner on the City of Smithville Planning & Zoning Commission from January 2015 until May 2018. Ms. McClimon is also a member of the Smithville Noon Lions Club (and has served on its Board of Directors) and is an active member of the Family Law Section of the Texas State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.. In April 2019, Ms. McClimon was appointed to Associate Judge for the City of Bastrop. In 2019 through October 2021, Ms. McClimon worked for boutique family law firms in Austin (Travis County) expanding her knowledge of complex family law litigation. In addition to her position as the operator of McClimon Family Law, PLLC, Ms. McClimon continues to preside as the Associate Judge for the City of Bastrop. In her free time, Ms. McClimon enjoys spending time with her three children and husband around Central Texas and hiking at different state parks throughout Texas.

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Christian Smith is the Managing Partner of Smith & Bledsoe Family Law Firm in the Austin, Texas area specializing in divorce, prenuptual and postnuptual agreements, child custody, adoption, child support issues, and wills, trusts, and estates. Christian can help you navigate the complexities of your family law matters with dignity. Christian knows what you are going through, and she is fiercely protective of her clients and their interests. She is self-made, nontraditional, works hard, and loves to get to know each client to find custom solutions to their needs. Her favorite phrase is: "You can't get what you don't ask for.". She is a well-known Austin area trial attorney with a focus on complex family law disputes. She is known for her litigation skills, her knowledge of the law, and her client-focused approach. She welcomes challenging and difficult cases that other attorneys turn down. Christian runs a tight ship and maintains a standard of excellence by remaining detail-oriented, setting clear expectations and leading her team by example which is evident in her work product and client outcomes.. She accepts and welcomes all types of families, all types of clients with challenging facts and assets, and refuses to pass judgment on people who have gone through hard times or made some mistakes. With her charming demeanor, her quick wit, and her pitbull-like tenacity she is exactly the type of attorney you want by your side when you find yourself in the courtroom or staring down the barrel of a legal labyrinth.. Christian graduated magna cum laude from the University of Houston and went on to study law at South Texas College of Law Houston. She is the recipient of many awards including the 2023 Super Lawyers Rising Star Award, 2019 National Association of Family Law Attorneys Top 10 under 40 Award, 2019 Avvo Client's Choice Award, the 2017 Emerging Leader Award, and the Harry L. Reid Oil, Gas, and Mineral Law Award. She is also a recipient of CALI awards in Texas Family Law, Texas Oil and Gas Law, Legal Research and Writing, and Education Law Writing Seminar.. Call now for a free phone consultation to discuss your case.

Since 1993, Sarah K. Brandon, P.C. has worked with divorce and child custody cases in Travis, Hays, and Blanco Counties.

Jason Wright has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 2012. While the practice of law was a second career for him—Jason instantly knew being an attorney was the right calling. Jason’s passion and dedication to the practice of family law was evident in law school as he worked in the family law clinic for low-income families.. Jason focuses on divorce, as well as complex child custody and property matters. While the vast majority of family law cases are resolved through mediation or informal settlement agreements—Jason is not afraid to fight for his client’s position in the courtroom. Jason’s ability to personally empathize with his client’s as they experience the various emotional ups and downs of a family law case is what separates him from many of his peers—and what his client’s find invaluable.In addition to practicing family law, Jason also finds satisfaction helping students, parents, and teachers who are facing the uphill battle of challenging a school principal, administrator or ISD policy. Jason has successfully represented clients from every ISD in the Austin area with issues ranging from IEP enforcement, ARD representation, DAEP placement, bullying, and general grievances and appeals. Jason finds a great deal of satisfaction helping “the little man” prevail against aggressive and unreasonable school districts.Born and raised in Ft. Worth, Jason came to Austin in 1994 and pretty much hasn’t left. After deciding to attend law school, he returned to Ft. Worth to attend Texas Wesleyan School of Law. While in law school, Jason was active in the Student Bar Association on both a school and regional level. He was elected the Executive Lieutenant Governor of the 13th Circuit and awarded the ABA Silver Key (highest award a Circuit can bestow to a student). In addition, Jason was the founder of the Texas Wesleyan Journal of Real Property Law. Since passing the bar, Jason continues his involvement with the Austin Bar Association, Williamson County Bar Association, and the Texas Family Law Section of the State Bar.Jason is also very active in Scouting. Jason is an Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor, and Silver Beaver recipient who has served in almost every leadership role throughout his Scouting career. In addition to serving as an Executive Board Member, Jason currently Jason serves as the Chairman for the Longhorn Council Aquatic School Committee where he oversees and directs a week-long leadership/instructor & lifeguard program for Scouts ages 13-17.Jason also donates his time and legal knowledge to assist The Volunteer Legal Services of Travis County by running a pro-bono divorce clinic for low-income families. Because of his efforts, Jason was named a Judge Susan Covington Pro-Bono Award Honoree from 2016-2018 and is also a member of Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas.When he’s not volunteering or working, Jason enjoys playing golf and racquetball as well as spending time with his beautiful wife and two children.

I handle complex family law issues, including child custody disputes, divorce, property division, child support, grandparents rights, paternity, child abuse allegations, enforcement, and custody modifications. I know the importance of keeping my clients informed and supported during a very difficult time in their lives.. I am a member of the American Bar Association, Austin Bar Association (Family Law Section), Williamson County Bar Association, and the Austin Young Lawyers Association.  I had the honor of being selected by Texas Monthly as a Rising Star in 2010, 2012, and 2013.

Practicing family law gives Austin divorce attorney Jillian French the opportunity to help people through a very difficult time. She is able to help people do what they can’t do themselves.. “The average person does not understand the legal jargon related to family law, no matter how much research they do on Google,” Ms. French said. “They need someone who can go to bat for what is important to them. Family law deals with someone’s entire life and should be treated with the upmost importance.”. Ms. French prides herself on being a good listener and problem solver. She will do whatever she can to help her clients reach their goals, but she makes sure they are realistic about what to expect during their case.. “I’m very honest with my clients about the likelihood of winning a certain argument,” she said. “I think it is important to manage client expectations.”. By communicating clearly and openly with her clients, Ms. French ensures she is prepared to provide the best representation possible.. “I tell my potential clients that I am someone who will listen to their concerns and look for any argument I can, that is allowed by the current statutory and case law, to fight for their interests,” she said. “I also listen to any of their concerns about budget and/or going to court to determine how to best handle their case.”

Alfonso C. Hernandez focuses on criminal defense, adeptly handling cases that range from Class C misdemeanors to first-degree felonies. He also represents clients facing federal indictments for serious crimes, including drug conspiracies, human trafficking, and illegal re-entry. Beyond criminal law, Mr. Hernandez's firm offers services in family law, assisting individuals with divorce, child support issues, and modifications or enforcement of divorce decrees. He is committed to providing compassionate and honest legal representation, ensuring that his clients feel supported and informed throughout their legal journeys. Mr. Hernandez's dedication to his clients sets him apart in the legal field.

Catherine Mauzy is an experienced, tenacious, and highly respected family law attorney located in Austin, Texas. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1998, she handles all aspects of family law matters, including divorces, complex property divisions, and child custody actions. Ms. Mauzy recognizes that clients and their children are often best served by attempting to reach a negotiated resolution of their disputes. When resolution cannot be found across the negotiation table, she firmly believes in exercising the power of the courtroom. Ms. Mauzy’s 25-year track record and superior courtroom abilities led her to receive the 2011 Litigation Attorney Award from the Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association.