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For many years, Nikki G. Maples has been a familiar face in family law in Austin, Texas. She has dedicated her practice exclusively to family law matters dealing with custody disputes, modifications of prior family law court orders, and taking a creative approach when dividing marital assets in cases involving complex property issues.. Nikki is passionate about helping families who are worried and scared about life beyond divorce or the result that divorce may have on their children. Not every family law matter has to be a heartbreaking event. With that in mind, Nikki pursues divorce cases and other family law matters with creativity, compassion and sincerity. It is Nikki’s focus to counsel and guide each client and family with integrity, honesty and empathy.. Nikki has also expanded her professional exposure by actively participating in various legal organizations in the community and surrounding areas. Also noteworthy is Nikki’s commitment to providing legal advice and service to veterans through the Veteran’s Legal Project. Her participation in law-related education, such as the Girls Empowerment Network and the Mentoring a Student program, which provides opportunities to mentor high school students. Nikki’s community involvement is more extensively listed on the community page.. On a more personal note, Nikki enjoys being active with her family and participating in local athletic events. With her passion for health and fitness, Nikki has offered her creativity to the Austin Bar Lawyer Wellness program and authors a monthly article on health and wellness, in addition to her continued work on projects geared to improve the health and physical wellness of Austin’s legal community.

Kristy’s approach is to understand the specific facts and complexities of each divorce or custody case and then to apply a tailor-made strategy. No family is the same; therefore, no approach to a divorce or custody case can be the same. Kristy understands the need to provide clarity and support for her clients. She offers strategies for the fight as well as solutions for settlement. She combines this approach and philosophy with passion and determination to achieve the best result for all her clients in divorce and custody matters.. Kristy’s compassion and expertise in divorce and custody have been recognized by SuperLawyers. Kristy was selected as a SuperLawyers’ “Rising Star” in 2019 and again in 2020. Only 2.5% of lawyers are chosen for this honor each year, and Kristy has now received this recognition two years in a row.. In addition to divorce and custody, Kristy has significant experience with complex property cases, including divorce cases complicated by multifaceted estate planning such as trusts and family limited partnerships, as well as divorces that require forensic accounting. Kristy is well-versed in international divorce and custody issues. She also regularly handles cases for LGBTQ+ clients and non-traditional family units.. Kristy’s courtroom experience in family law is significant and diverse. She has first and second chair trial experience, including jury trial experience. She also has experience in family-law appeals. She has appeared in court in family law cases in throughout the Central Texas and Texas Gulf coast communities.. Kristy is licensed to practice before all Texas state courts and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Kristy has practiced her entire family law career in Austin, Houston, and in the central Texas counties and communities.

Katherine L. Obando has exclusively practiced Family Law in Texas since 2017. She is well-respected in the regional legal community and has strong relationships with other counsel and court personnel. Katherine is an important member of the Coldwell Bowes LLP legal team, providing creativity in strategy and settlement discussions, and outstanding client communications. In 2021, she was selected as a Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, as published in Super Lawyers Magazine and Texas Monthly Magazine. She is also a Preferred Professional for family law attorneys by the Lead Her Board of Texas.. Katherine obtained her law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law in 2017. She has experience in Travis County, Williamson County, Bastrop County, Hays County, and Bell County. An engaged member of the law community, she is a member of the Family Law Sections of the State Bar of Texas, Austin Bar Association, and Hispanic Bar Association.. During her time at Texas A&M School of Law, Katherine was a member of the Hispanic Student Bar Association and served as a Student Ambassador for the law school, often representing the school at recruiting events, tours, and networking opportunities. Katherine also volunteered as a student attorney for the Texas A&M School of Law’s Family Law and Veteran Benefits clinic, on a pro-bono basis.. Katherine graduated from St. Edwards University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology. While at St. Edwards University, she was Vice President of Phi Alpha Delta and a Student Ambassador for the school, serving as a mentor for incoming students. Additionally, Katherine spent a year interning at the Travis County District Attorney’s office while also volunteering with organizations including Habitat for Humanity and American Civil Liberties Union.. While Katherine was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, her family relocated to Austin when she was eleven years old. She considers herself an “Austinite” having attended middle school, high school, and St. Edwards University in Austin. Her family is originally from Nicaragua and she is completely fluent in Spanish, giving her the opportunity to represent Spanish speaking clientele as the need arises.

Leslie J. Bollier heads Bollier Ciccone Stinson LLP’s family law section. Leslie is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She was selected as a Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, as published in Super Lawyers Magazine and Texas Monthly Magazine. She is a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and a Lifetime Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. She is a member of the Family Law Sections of the State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association, and Austin Bar Association. Leslie is also a member of the Travis County Women Lawyers Association and the Collaborative Law Institute. Leslie is an experienced and skilled family law litigator and formerly practiced at the Law Office of Becky Beaver.. Leslie focuses on results, client goals and unwavering advocacy, and is especially skilled in complex property and child custody cases. Her expertise includes cases involving the business and asset valuation, closely held business interests, relocation cases, child custody, characterization of property and premarital agreements.. Leslie’s goal is to negotiate the best settlement possible for her clients. However, when litigation is necessary, she has the trial skills to ensure the best results in a courtroom. She is known for establishing a close rapport with her clients by guiding them through the family law process and delivering the best outcome achievable for them and their children. Leslie understands the unique challenges clients face in family law matters and is dedicated to delivering the highest level of legal representation.

Alyse F. Donnelly is a Partner at Kirker | Davis, LLP and an experienced attorney practicing family law with a focus on complex divorce litigation and contested custody matters. Alyse is committed to providing compassionate, professional representation while achieving the best possible result for each and every client.. Alyse’s college internship with the Genesis Women’s Shelter inspired her to become a family law attorney. Alyse completed her undergraduate studies at Southwestern University, where she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree and enjoyed membership in her sorority Alpha Delta Pi and in the International Honor Society in her Psychology major.. At St. Mary’s University School of Law, Alyse served as a Staff Writer and an Editorial Board Member on the St. Mary’s Law Review, as well as a Member of the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honors Society. In 2012, the St. Mary’s Law Review selected Alyse’s Comment on the Violence Against Women Act for publication.. Alyse graduated at the top of her law school class and immediately began pursuing her passion: family law. Alyse became a skilled trial attorney while working with a seasoned solo practitioner in San Antonio for three years. During her time in San Antonio, Alyse briefed and presented oral argument to The Fourth Court of Appeals of Texas.. Thereafter, Alyse spent two years as a Senior Associate Attorney with a firm in Dallas exclusively handling family law matters. Alyse represented clients across Texas, in large and small counties, with issues ranging from high-asset property division issues, to specialized parenting plans, to creative problem-solving in collaborative divorce.. In the fall of 2018, Alyse moved back down to the Austin area, where she and the top-tier attorneys that comprise Kirker Davis, LLP provide zealous advocacy and knowledgeable and creative representation to clients in Central Texas.

I practice exclusively Family Law, which includes: divorce, child custody, modification of existing divorce decrees and orders, child support, visitation, and other matters related to family law.

My law practice is devoted to Family Law, Collaborative Law, Mediation, and Arbitration. We offer highly personalized, discreet service and strive for creative solutions to each client's needs.  I have been working on family law cases for 37+ years and have been Board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1992. Amicable resolution of cases through mediation or the collaborative process is our goal in family law cases.. Professional Activities: Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, since 1992; Texas Super Lawyer; AV rated, Martindale Hubbell for 25+ years; Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists; Collaborative Divorce Texas, Membership and Forms Committees; President, Collaborative Divorce Austin, 2023-Present; Director, Collaborative Law Council of State Bar of Texas, 2024 - Present; Adjunct Professor, University of Texas School of Law 2017-Present; Member, Austin, Wiiliamson County, and Hays County Bar Associations; former President of Williamson County Women Lawyers' Section; Texas Family Law Foundation; Travis County Women Lawyers Association Foundation; International Association of Collaborative Professionals; Chair, ADR Section of Austin Bar Association, 2018-21, current Treasurer; Former Chair and current Member, Family Law Section of Austin Bar Association; Chair, Preservation Committee of Austin Bar Association, 2021-Present; Directory of Women in Dispute Resolution;  Member, American Bar Association, Mediation, Arbitration, and Women in Dispute Resolution Committees; Member of State Bar of Texas and The Florida Bar.

Except for the time it took to earn both undergraduate and law degrees from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, I have lived in Austin, Texas since the fourth grade.  I’m proud to come from a long line of lawyers and public servants.  I have spent over 20 years practicing Family Law, including  divorce, complex property division, child custody, child support, collaborative law, adoptions, pre and post-nuptial agreements, family violence (Protective Orders), and virtually every aspect of the law affecting families. Since 2006, I have been Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.. When you need the services of a Family Law professional, there’s not a more important decision than who you choose as your representative.  I believe that the lawyer should take the tone from the client and take care to understand what the client seeks to accomplish.  The lawyer’s job is to help the client navigate the legal landscape and offer the client expert legal advice from which the client can choose to accomplish his or her goals, which is part of our core objectives at Kazen Family Law & Divorce Lawyers.  Getting this right requires providing the client as much explanation as is necessary to make the client feel comfortable and informed. That, and achieving the best results, is what separates good lawyers from great lawyers.

John Hennan is a born advocate, and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. John seeks out clients who need true advocacy and assistance, and believes that the best resolution in any case, whether through trial or settlement, is achieved by being prepared to litigate in court. John has experience in both trial and appellate court, and has been named a Super Lawyer for the last 10 years in a row.. John enjoys being active: working out, running, playing rugby and other sports. He loves world travel, likes to read history books, listen to music of all types (ranging from Etta James to Iron Maiden), and spends extended periods of time roughhousing with his two dogs, Bruni, Zeppelin, and Gucci. John earned his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law, and simultaneously earned a Master of Laws while studying at University College London.

Entering my 25th year of diligent commitment to my clients.   The majority of my clients come from referrals from prior clients - a pretty good sign that my clients appreciate my commitment to their cause.  I have always told my family law clients that I will do everything in my power to achieve their goals - but I will not allow a client to use a child as leverage in a case.  Look for client reviews in the future!

After working in the criminal justice field for more than 25 years, Matt Grove saw how the criminal justice system was negatively impacting families. He found his true calling in family law, which is why he founded The Grove Law Firm, PC. Since then, Matt has worked extensively in general family and child protection (CPS) law. He enjoys helping people and families through difficult, complex and contested family law matters.. Matt believes in fighting for his client’s rights. His firm’s motto is “Results through diligent preparation and aggressive representation.” Unlike some attorneys who seek only to drain their client’s precious, limited wealth, Matt’s primary goal is to achieve his client’s needs. This begins with an honest evaluation of the case. Matt will not simply tell potential clients what they “want” to hear in order to obtain their business. He will discuss all aspects of the case, and help the potential client manage expectations when making the important decision regarding which family law attorney to hire. Matt is found of telling clients that he does not “need” their money in order to run his law firm. Instead, he truly desires to represent them at such a professional level that he earns their future business and referrals. Matt believes that the highest honor possible to bestow upon an attorney is for a client to refer their friends and family members to his office for their legal needs.

My family moved to the small town of Round Top, Texas, when I was 11 years old, and I grew up in our family's cafe, working from that time on. I learned from my family the value of customer service, hard work, and the value of relationships. In deciding to pursue a career as an attorney, those have all served me very well.. I attended the University of Texas for both undergrad and law school, and have been a resident of Austin since 1998. I originally pursued a legal career in mergers and acquisitions and corporate work, but quickly realized it was not best for me. I was fortunate to find a great mentor with Tim Whitten, and began practicing with Brad Coldwell and Charlie Bowes in 2010.  I have learned a great deal with both Charlie and Brad, and was made partner in early 2016.. I love practicing family law, helping out clients, and working to obtain the best results from my clients, whether working to resolve the issue by way of informal settlement, mediation, or, in some cases, before a judge.

Kimberly G. Kleinhans was born in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, graduated cum laude from Penn State University in Crime, Law, and Justice with a minor in Law and Liberal Arts.  She was co-captain of the Penn State Altoona tennis team; Vice-President of Zeta Xi Epsilon and founding sister of Gamma Phi Beta; an officer in the criminal justice honor's program, Alpha Phi Sigma; panhellenic representative on the Penn State Inner-Greek Counsel, and President/Founder of the Penn State Altoona Ski Club.. After working for numerous firms as a paralegal, Kimberly applied to law school and received a scholarship.  She graduated with distinction from the Thomas Cooley Law School in 2008.. Kimberly's achievements include representation of a client on the Dr. Phil show, representing Willie Nelson's co-defendant, and leading numerous personal injury pre-litigation settlements on personal injury and general litigation cases. Recently Kimberly completed all of the necessary educational requirements to become a member of the State College Bar of Texas. In her free time, Kimberly enjoys attending Austin Christian Fellowship, running, triathlons, wake-boarding, tennis, and reading.

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Emma loves practicing family law and estate planning, because it gives her the opportunity to stand beside clients as they navigate through some of the most important times in their lives, whether it be a joyous adoption or a devastating divorce.  Emma operates with compassion and treats every person as if their feelings and beliefs matter.  Emma has been married for seven years, and is the mother of two children.  As a mother, Emma understands that the primary importance in each case is promoting the best interest of the children involved.. Emma was born and raised in the farmlands of the Midwestern United States.  She earned an Associate in Science degree from Lincoln Trail College, becoming the first person in her family to receive a college degree.  Emma continued her education at Southern Illinois University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Organic Chemistry.  Emma attended her first year of law school at the University of Houston and her final two years at Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis, Indiana where she earned a Juris Doctorate degree cum laude in 2008.. Emma became licensed to practice law in Texas in 2008.  She was also licensed to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office in 2010.  Prior to founding The Haw Law Firm, Emma worked for law firms in the areas of intellectual property, family law and estate planning.

Mary Beth founded the Goodnight Law Firm to offer boutique services to business owners across multiple areas of law. Business law, family law, and estates/probate often overlap.  Having attorneys focus on each of these areas of law offers clients a holistic approach to their legal possibilities.