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Philip Friday has practiced law in Austin, Texas, since 1970. He was in the first class of lawyers to be certified as a Family Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Certification in 1975. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court;  and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas.

Saira Ukani is an associate attorney, graduating from the University of Texas School of Law in 2019. During her time at UT, Saira was the co-president of Youth Court, staff editor of the Texas Journal on Civil Liberties and Civil Rights, and proud member of Women’s Law Caucus. Currently, she is involved in numerous professional associations, such as the State Bar of Texas, Austin Bar Association, Junior League of Austin, and Austin Young Lawyers Association.

At McHam Law, we take control of clients’ legal situations so they can deal with their larger concerns. We will examine the appropriate options for your case, explain them in terms you can understand, and give you honest advice about what will work best for you.

Kristin has years of experience litigating and resolving issues on behalf of individuals, parents, and business owners both inside and outside the courtroom.. Kristin offers clients efficient and effective representation and tailors her practice to the unique needs of each client. She understands that her client’s situations in family law can be unpredictable and strives to understand how each client’s individual goals can be met. She approaches every case with honesty, integrity, and zealous advocacy.. After graduating with university honors from the University of Arkansas she went on to attend law school at the University of Denver where she completed law school in just two and a half years. During law school, Kristin’s main focus was domestic relations matters.. During her time at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law Kristin served as an extern for Colorado Legal Services Family Violence Unit in which she gained valuable experience assisting victims of domestic violence. In addition, Kristin practiced as a student attorney in the Sturm College of Law Civil Litigation Clinic where she represented victims of domestic violence in permanent protection order hearings, divorce proceedings, and allocation of parental responsibilities proceedings. Kristin also has experience as an expert, as she worked as a Guardian Ad Litem in civil protection order cases.. Before becoming an attorney, Kristin worked as a law clerk at a well-known Denver family law firm in which she gained valuable experience relating to complicated domestic relations cases. Before moving back to her home state Texas, Kristin worked as an attorney at the largest domestic relations firm in Colorado, handling complex property, custody, and support matters. Kristin has a wide breadth of experience in family law matters, including complex military issues, non-traditional families, high net-worth matters, and domestic violence.. Kristin’s clients have the added benefit of an attorney with extensive litigation experience as well as mediation, as Kristin is a certified mediator. Her experience in these areas provides her with a unique perspective and skill set, which enable her to successfully navigate more complicated issues that may arise in a case.. Kristin returned from Colorado to Texas with her husband and two dogs to bring to clients in her home state her skills as an experienced litigator and licensed mediator, advanced knowledge in family law, and licenses to practice law in Texas and Colorado.

Born and raised in Texas, J. started practicing law handling multiple different areas of law including family law, criminal defense, and general civil litigation. J.’s past experiences coupled with his work ethic give him a greater understanding of the issues that arise in family law cases. Today J. deals with the following family law matters:. Divorce and Legal SeparationChild Custody/ModificationsChild SupportDomestic Violence Issues (civil)Establishing PaternitySame-Sex Divorce and LGBT+ Family MattersCommon Law Marriage. In his spare time, J. enjoys playing board/video games with friends, traveling the country, and exploring Austin’s ever-growing entertainment scene with his dog, Micki.. Call our Austin office and ask for J.

Harold L. Hardy II is a graduate of Angelo State University where he received in BA in Journalism in 2000.  From there he received his Master's Degree in Legal Studies from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) before heading to law school.  Harold is a graduate of Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he received his Juris Doctorate in 2007.

Robert “Bob” E. Raesz, Jr. has been practicing law for over 37 years. Upon receiving his Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s School of Law, he served as an assistant district attorney in Bastrop County, Texas, from 1983 until 1985. He served as a judge in Bastrop Country, Texas, from 1985 until 1994. During the period he was a judge, Bob presided over and heard all family law cases in Bastrop County, as well as other areas of the law.. Bob has served as a member of the Texas Judicial Ethics Committee, on the Board of Directors for the Texas Center for the Judiciary, as the Vice President of the Texas County Court at Law Judges Association, and on the Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Child Support and Visitation. When Bob elected not to run as a judge again in 1994, he began practicing family law exclusively. He handles uncontested and contested divorce cases, child custody, child support, complex property division, modification, termination and adoption cases in central Texas.

Erin C. Leake brings her client-focused approach and attention to detail to Vaught Law Firm. She has practiced family law with a focus on divorce, child custody, modifications, child support, enforcements, and drafting of marital agreements since 2013.. Erin has helped guide clients through a variety of family law cases by providing assistance to minimize conflict and cost. She also advocates zealously for her clients to ensure the best possible outcome. Her goal is to reach a favorable resolution for their case, whether it be advocating for them or by facilitating settlement.. Erin graduated from Westlake High School and is a native Austinite. From there she studied at the University of Texas at Austin, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and a certification in the school’s Business Foundations Program.. Erin graduated from the University of Houston Law Center in 2013. Her final year in law school was used to build her family law skills with real clients. She did this while working for the University of Houston Civil Clinic as a student attorney.. Erin was then selected for a fellowship with the CPS Division of the Harris County Attorney’s Office advocating for the State of Texas and Child Protective Services. From there she moved to the Dallas area and continued to practice family law as the head of the family law division at Leake Law Firm, PLLC.. Erin is an active member of the Junior League of Austin and Austin Young Lawyers Association Community Service Days. She is a fourth generation attorney and is married to her husband Blair, who is a civil trial attorney at Wright & Greenhill, P.C. They both volunteer at local Austin community programs.

Kellee is a trial lawyer who focuses her practice on civil litigation with an emphasis on family law and equine/agricultural law.   Kellee also handles estate planning and business entity development.. Kellee attended Oklahoma City University School of Law where she received her Juris Doctor in 2009.  During her time at OKCU Law, she was a member of the AAJ Trial Team and ABA Mediation Team, as well as being selected into the Order of Barristers.. Prior to attending law school, Kellee earned her Bachelors of Science in Animal Science with an Equine Industry Option in 2004, and her Masters of Science in Family Youth and Community Sciences with a focus in Youth Development and Adolescent Problematic Behaviors in 2006, from the University of Florida. Go Gators!. In her spare time, Kellee enjoys riding and showing her horses, as well as watching the Florida Gators and traveling with her husband.

I have been a practicing attorney for over twenty years. I serve as the Associate Municipal Judge for the City of Cedar Park, part time and maintain a private practice in Family and Criminal Law.  Although I have significant litigation experience I will always consider myself a general practicioner. That is, I want to be your Lawyer for whatever issue you may have. Whether that is a divorce, custody issue, a criminal matter, or simply a will or property deed, or even that little fender bender. I can help. Let me be your lawyer.

Prior to attending law school, I earned a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Texas.  For over fifteen years, I worked as a licensed mental health therapist in schools serving children who qualified for special education due to emotional and behavioral disabilities.  I went to law school knowing that I would be able to use the knowledge I had as a counselor and educational consultant to help children and families.   I attended the evening program at Seattle University School of Law, and continued to work full-time as a mental health specialist for Kent School District.. I am excited to serve children and families who need the assistance of an educational attorney. I really enjoy helping families navigate the complexities of the schools and special education because the results are practical and I get to see children succeed. I worked as a consultant for public schools for many years, so my experience is grounded in an understanding of the culture of schools as well as knowledge about the law. Parents often feel outnumbered and misunderstood. I help my clients who are facing discipline, special education, or other school-related issues and would benefit from legal counsel.. Most recently, I was the program attorney for Family Law CASA of King County. Family Law CASA is a non-profit that provides court-appointed, volunteer guardian ad litem services in low-income family law cases.  The role of the agency is to protect the needs of children in family law disputes.  My role at the agency was to represent both the program and the volunteer assigned to the case in court.  Often during divorce proceedings, the needs of the children are easily diluted in the face of the better articulated needs of their parents.  My job was to ensure that the focus of the case remained on the best interests of those children.  As part of that process, I encouraged parents, even in dire situations, to better see and acknowledge the needs and interests of their children. My experience in court and at family law mediations gives me the practical understanding of how to effectively represent clients in the divorce process.  This experience guides my work with my clients, allowing me to translate the often foreign legal process into understandable steps.  I listen to what my clients say about what they need, and about their fears and concerns.  I work with them to develop a plan to navigate the legal process in order to create a positive outcome for themselves and their families.  My goal is to provide my clients with thorough information and preparation and to help them to feel knowledgeable and empowered, so that the often painful process of moving out of a marriage or partnership is made easier and more successful.