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70 Divorce & Separation lawyers are available in Austin, Texas. These lawyers are rated between 4.6/5 to 5.0/5 and 53% provide free consultation.

Divorce & Separation Lawyers Nearby Austin (by distance)

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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Eric Willie

Firm: Law Office of Willie and Dasher
4801 Southwest Parkway, Building 1, Suite 115 , Austin , Texas 78735
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

John Whitten

Firm: The Law Office Of Tim Whitten, P.C.
7500 Rialto Blvd. , Austin , Texas 78735
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Divorce & Separation
Tim was licensed as an attorney in 1990. He has been practicing almost exclusively as a family law attorney for most of this time. Tim is a Board Certified Family Law attorney, which means that he has devoted a substantial amount of his practice to family law, engaging in contested trials of cases involving matters such as divorce, property division, child custody, child support, adoption, and paternity. Although Tim is an experienced litigator, and will continue to help people in court, he knows from experience, that people are better served both emotionally and financially, if they can resolve their case outside the courtroom. This is why Tim is a strong proponent of collaborative law. His general philosophy is to try and settle the case, if at all possible, and litigate as a last resort, if there are no other alternatives.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Keith Maples

Firm: Noelke Maples St. Leger Bryant, LLP
2600 Via Fortuna, Terrace 1 , Austin , Texas 78746
Practice Areas: General Practice, Divorce & Separation
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Julia Martindill

Firm: Julia Martindill
2101 S I-35 Suite 300 , Austin , Texas 78741
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Austin divorce lawyer Julia Martindill will be able to provide representation if you need assistance with a family law related case. Call my office to discuss your family's situation and the best possible legal approach.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Judith Bryant

Firm: Noelke Maples St. Leger Bryant, LLP
901 S. Mopac Expressway , Austin , Texas 78746
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Joseph Oswald

Firm: Law Office of Joseph Oswald
4408 Spicewood Springs Road , Austin , Texas 78759
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Civil , Divorce, Family , Spousal Support, Divorce & Separation
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Joseph Newberry

Firm: Newberry Law, PLLC
1802 West 6th Street , Austin , Texas 78703
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Joe M. Newberry is a board-certified Austin family lawyer, a qualification that less than one percent of Texas family law attorneys hold. His training has prepared him to handle some of the most difficult cases, including highly contested divorces, child custody, grandparents’ rights cases, interstate custody cases, high-value property division cases, child support cases, protective orders, enforcement of child support, and other family law cases with a high rate of success.. Our staff has over 20 years of paralegal experience and can provide quick responses to our clients should our attorneys be in court or otherwise unavailable. With access to e-mail after hours our team is able to provide responses even to our clients who have after-hour emergencies.

Jonathan Glusband

Firm: Noelke Maples St. Leger Bryant L.L.P.
901 S Mo Pac Expy Ste 200 , Austin , Texas 78746
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Before joining Noelke Maples St. Leger Bryant, Jon practiced law in New York City, where he was a Felony Assistant District Attorney in the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office. While at the District Attorney’s office, Jon prosecuted high-level felony cases ranging from robbery to attempted murder and gained valuable courtroom experience by bringing numerous cases to trial before juries as well as judges.. Jon graduated from the George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C., where he was named a Thurgood Marshall Scholar and was a member of the Public Contract Law Journal.. While in law school, Jon completed internships at the United States Department of Justice’s Office of the Pardon Attorney and with Judge Miriam Goldman Cedarbaum of the United States District Court, Southern District of New York.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

John Zuhosky

Firm: Law Office of John Alan Zuhosky, J.D.
12148 Jollyville Rd Ste.217 , Austin , Texas 78759
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Joal Sheridan

Firm: Sheridan Family Law, PLLC
8303 N Mopac Expwy. , AUSTIN , Texas 78759
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
JoAl Cannon Sheridan is an experienced Austin family lawyer and founding partner of Sheridan Family Law, PLLC. She has been Board Certified in Family Law since 2008 by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is recognized throughout the state and the nation for her exceptional legal services. Whether you are going through a divorce, working to retain custody of your child, or dealing with any family matter, JoAl can help you understand your options and find a legal solution that’s tailored to your unique goals. Need a family lawyer in Austin? Call Sheridan Family Law, PLLC.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Garrett Higley

Firm: Law Office of Garrett C. Higley, PLLC
1301 South Capital of Texas Hwy , Austin , Texas 78746
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
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.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Jennifer Johnson

Firm: Jennifer Johnson Legal, PLLC
1717 W 6th St Ste 315 , Austin , Texas 78703
Practice Areas: Civil , Divorce & Separation
My goal is to help my clients achieve a respectful divorce that best positions my clients to be able to function with the ex-spouse/partner in the future.  Civil discourse leads to civil proceedings.  I am a child of divorced parents; and I have been through my own divorce. I bring a perspective to the table that embraces possibility and peace rather than burning bridges that will have to be crossed again.. No one comes to the decision to divorce easily.  When the difficult decision is made, it then becomes time to pick your battles wisely; particularly if children are involved. Divorce is expensive – monetarily, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.  Getting a pound of flesh to get a pound of flesh does nothing other than pay for my next vacation instead of yours. Once a parent, always a parent – keep the focus clear.. It is very common for a client going through a divorce to get so wrapped-up in the other that emotions take up too much real estate in the mind and body – and, many times, justifiably so.  However, one of my jobs as a counselor at law is to help my client remember that drinking this “poison” and believing that, in so doing, the someone/something not drinking the poison will feel its effects hurts only my client.. There is a better way. Let me show you.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Janet Mccullar

Firm: The Law Office of Janet McCullar, P.C.
3200 Steck Ave. , Austin , Texas 78757
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Civil , Divorce, Family , Divorce & Separation
Attorney Janet McCullar is a highly experienced Austin divorce attorney. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1998, she has the expert knowledge needed to resolve even the most complex divorce matters. With a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, which is a perfect score, she has a reputation for going above and beyond to exceed the expectations of the men and women she represents. Her efforts to provide high-quality services have not gone unnoticed. She has been repeatedly included on the Super Lawyers® list and among the Best Lawyers in America®. Deeply passionate about representing women, she has also received the Public Interest Award from the Women’s Advocacy Project and the Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers Award from Martindale-Hubbell®.. Attorney McCullar is also a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, which is a prestigious group of the nation’s top 1500 divorce lawyers. She earned her law degree from Whittier College School of Law in 1992. Wish to discuss your case with Attorney McCullar? Call our reputable law firm.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

James Piper

Firm: Walters Gilbreath, PLLC
508 W. 12th Street , Austin , Texas 78701
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Partnership, Family , Divorce & Separation
Jim Piper is a trusted and respected name in the Texas Family Law community. In his active role as "Of Counsel," Jim serves as the most senior attorney at Walters Gilbreath, PLLC. In this position, Jim handles the most contentious and complex cases in Central Texas. Jim’s experience and years in the courtroom make him a valuable resource to his clients as well as the Walters Gilbreath team.. Jim believes in taking a client-centered, team approach, and providing thoughtful, prompt, and compassionate-yet-tough representation. Jim’s practice focuses solely on representing clients who need help in the area of complex family law litigation and trial work.. In addition to being Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he is listed in the 2016-2020 editions of The Best Lawyers in America by Woodward White, Thomson Reuters selected him for the Texas Super Lawyers list every year from 2011 to 2020, he is listed as one of the Top Attorneys in Texas (by Texas Monthly), in 2017 Jim was named as one of the 50 Best Lawyers of any kind in Central and West Texas by Thomson Reuters (as published in Superlawyer magazine and Texas Monthly), he even holds an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell—the highest rating possible—and he is also included in the National Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers.. Jim is a frequent lecturer and speaker on family law matters. He has extensive experience trying custody and child-related matters. Before focusing on Family Law, Jim worked earned an undergraduate degree in accounting from Baylor University, he attended law school at the University of Texas, and then found work as a civil litigator. Now, Jim has represented everyone from teachers and policemen, to billionaires, Academy and Emmy award winners, and prominent politicians.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

James Gilbreath

Firm: Walters Gilbreath, PLLC
316 West 12th , Austin , Texas 78701
Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
I’ve wanted to be a lawyer since I was a little kid. I had no idea that I would be representing families across the state of Texas in difficult and emotional divorces and custody cases.. Where did I start in order to get here? My guess is that it is not where you’d think. I was raised in Waxahachie, Texas, a small town south of Dallas. I was born in Wisconsin, but I came to Texas as soon as I could when I was three years old; it has been my home ever since. I am one of seven children – five natural born and two brothers adopted. Both my parents bleed Aggie maroon (although only one of their children went to A&M). My dad was a veterinarian and owned his own practice and my mom a homemaker in charge of the seven children. I am the only lawyer in my family.. I attended the University of Texas School of Law after completing my undergraduate degree from George Washington University in Washington, DC. At UT Law, I immediately figured out that my personality would be better suited in a courtroom and working directly with clients, instead of pushing paper for large corporations. My third year of law school, I turned my focus to litigation and worked as a student attorney at the University of Texas Domestic Violence Clinic. At the end of my time in law school, I took a job at a boutique, high-end family law litigation firm in Austin, Texas, where I would spend the first five years of my career.. Since getting out of law school, I’ve learned a lot professionally, and I’ve learned a lot personally.. I got married right after law school and a few years after my then wife gave birth to my son Parker, who I love with all my heart. But when Parker was just a baby, his mom and I went through a divorce. At the time of my divorce, I had represented hundreds of clients through their own divorces and it was becoming second nature for me. My own divorce changed all that. It was hard on me. It was hard on my ex-wife. I’m sure it was hard on our son. But we got through it, and I’m grateful for the lessons that I learned in my own divorce and how I can now truly relate to my clients.. My divorce was finalized in 2015. But that wasn’t the hardest thing I would face that year. Just a couple of months after my divorce decree was signed, my father passed away unexpectedly at the age of 60. He died at the veterinarian clinic, which is where you would always find him if he wasn’t at church or with his family.. Getting that phone call was the hardest thing I have ever had to go through in my life. But it made me a better person, a better lawyer, and a better father to my children.. Professionally, I’ve learned what my father always taught me about running his own business – never work for anyone else and try to do it your own way if you can. I’ve worked for traditional and elitist law firms during and after law school. I’ve been in the corner office. I’ve tried cases where the lawyers bring boxes upon boxes of paper to the courthouse that never see the light of day the courtroom. And I can tell you after all of my experience that these lawyers are falling short.. The traditional law firm relies on paper, servers, and fax machines. Clients are treated as if they are below the lawyers. The law firm clunks around, clients do not know what is going on with their case, and cases have to settle for bad deals before Court because the lawyers are either disorganized or unprepared for what happens at the courthouse or are unaware of what could happen at the courthouse.Brian and I do things differently. We have always committed to utilizing technology and striving to be an efficient law firm focused on the client, not us. We’re paperless, on the cloud, efficient and laser focused on our client needs. Our approach is newer, different, and better.. Today I sit here as a proud business owner and a proud father. Since my divorce, I remarried to the love of my life, Sarah Gilbreath, who now the CEO of the law firm. Sarah is my best friend, my partner, and the most beautiful and amazing woman I've ever met in my life. I look at her and my children every day wondering how I got so lucky. Just a few years ago, Sarah gave birth to my second child, Harper, and again in 2020, we were blessed with another child, Walker. Walker, Harper and Parker are the love of my life. Everything Sarah and I do, we do for them, just like my parents did for me. Sarah and I could not be prouder of our children. We are building this law firm with Brian hoping to make all our children proud.. I have been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2015. I am rated 10.0 Superb by and have hundreds five-star reviews across Google and Avvo. I have been selected as a Rising Star by Texas SuperLawyers every year since 2017 and in 2020 I was named as one of the Top 100 Up and Coming by SuperLawyers I am frequently asked to serve as a guest speaker on various family law and litigation matters, with a particular focus on trial work and jury trials. I try more cases each year to judges, arbitrators and juries than a vast majority of my peers, and with our team, we do it different and we do it better.I used to have a trick I used at the end of a potential client consultations – I still pull it out every once in a while. At the end of the consult I’d tell the potential client to text me in the next day or so; see if I text back right away. And I always would.. That’s the kind of lawyer I want to be. You can always find me on my cell phone, my email, or by reaching out to my amazing team. I hope our paths cross someday soon.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

James Evans

Firm: Evans Family Law Group
901 S Mopac , Austin , Texas 78746
Practice Areas: Adoption, Assault & Battery, Automobile Accidents, Child Custody & Visitation, Contracts, Corporate , Criminal Defense , Divorce, DUI/DWI, Estate , Family , Immigration & Naturalization , Landlord & Tenant, Non-Profit Corporations, Personal Injury, Wills, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
• Family Law• Divorce• Custody and Child Support Litigation• Agreed and Uncontested Divorce• Divorce and Custody Litigation• Adoption• Mediation and Collaborative Law• Child Support• Grandparents rights and defense. During Mr. Evans’ 18 years of practice, he has obtained extensive court room experience and has over 100 jury trials to his credit.  Mr. Evans has successfully mediated many cases and is trained in collaborative law.. In 2010, Mr. Evans completed the requirements and has been recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and was honored to become board certified in Family Law.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Holly Davis

Firm: Kirker Davis LLP
8310 N Capital of Texas Hwy , Austin , Texas 78731
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
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.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Hilton Moore

7000 N. Mopac Expressway , Austin , Texas 78731
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Hillery Kaplan

Firm: Noelke Maples St. Leger Bryant, LLP
901 S. Mopac Expressway , Austin , Texas 78701
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
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.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Kody Silva

Firm: Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC
3410 Far West Blvd. , Austin , Texas 78731
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Kody C. Silva, a Founding Partner of Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC, is a highly skilled and experienced family law practitioner with over a decade of family law experience. Kody is dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized legal solutions to clients facing complex family law matters.. With a practice focused on divorce, custody, premarital and post marital agreements, pre-litigation consulting, protective orders, and LGBTQ+ family law issues, Kody has gained a reputation as a compassionate and fierce advocate for his clients.. Kody received his Juris Doctorate from Baylor Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. After law school, Kody worked for the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia and then as an Associate Attorney at the law firm of Ackerman Brown. In 2015, Kody returned to his home state of Texas and began working as an attorney at an Austin-based family law firm, where he became a Partner in 2019.. In 2023, Kody and his fellow Partners, Candice Deyerle and Lianna Garza Smith, founded Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC to provide excellent family law representation to Austin and the surrounding communities of Central Texas under a shared vision.. Kody is admitted to practice law in the State of Texas and in the District of Columbia.. In addition to his legal practice, Kody is a member of the Austin and Williamson County Bar Associations and he recently finished a six-year term as a member of the Board of Directors for a local non-profit organization, Out Youth.. Kody has been recognized for his excellence in family law as a Super Lawyer Rising Star.. At Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC, Kody is committed to providing personalized attention and tailored legal solutions to every client. His extensive experience and unwavering dedication to his clients make him a trusted and respected attorney in the family law community.. Honors and Awards• B.A. in Psychology and Sociology University of Nebraska with Honors• President of the Baylor Public Interest Law Society• Interscholastic Client Counseling Competition• Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Competition• Supreme Court of Texas• District of Columbia Bar. Education• Baylor University School of Law, J.D.• University of Nebraska, B.A. Psychology and Sociology. Professional Memberships• Travis County Bar Association• Williamson County Bar Association• Austin Young Lawyers Association• Austin LGBT Bar Association• Texas Family Law Foundation

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