Top Family Lawyers in AUSTIN | 264 available

264 Family lawyers are available in AUSTIN, Texas, including Jody Sims, Joe Milner, Joel Bennett, and John Barrett. These lawyers are rated between 3.8/5 to 4.2/5 and 61% provide free consultation.

Jody Sims

1108 Nueces St , Austin , Texas 78701
Practice Areas: Family
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Joe Milner

Firm: Friday Milner Lambert Turner, PLLC
3401 Glenview Avenue , Austin , Texas 78703
Practice Areas: Civil , Family , Family
Joe Milner has practiced law in Austin, Texas for 51 years. For the past 33 years he has held the top AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the premier and nationally-recognized rating service, based on the opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. As an attorney-mediator, he has extensive experience in Family Law, including child custody and contested divorce related cases, general civil litigation, contracts, estates, probate, medical malpractice, commercial and business litigation and real estate law. He is Board Certified in both Family Law (since 1979) and Civil Trial Law (since 1980).Over the course of his career, Joe has handled the most complex of family law cases including those involving extensive property issues, custody disputes, child support and child custody modifications, and property division. His extensive trial experience in numerous trials across Texas, coupled with his work as a mediator and collaborative law practitioner enable him to be an excellent advocate for clients with any family law issue. Joe's clients find him to be compassionate, highly responsive, strategic, and thorough, tailoring his handling of their case to meet their needs and best interest. In cases where children are involved, Joe recognizes the need to achieve outcomes that protect the children and keep the family unit as intact as possible. Highly regarded by his peers, Joe is often asked to consult with other law firms on difficult family law issues.In an effort to meet the unique needs of his clients, Joe became certified as a Collaborative Family Law Attorney in 2001. While the collaborative approach is not for everyone, some parties find that they are able to resolve all aspects of their divorce without going to court. Joe can best help clients determine if this process is appropriate in their particular case. As a highly recognized Mediator and Arbitrator, Joe has conducted over 3,000 mediations in a wide variety of cases in communities in Texas and over 60 arbitrations. He is a past President of the Association of Attorney-Mediators Cen-Tex Chapter, and a past chairman of the Travis County Bar Association ADR Committee. Joe has been a Guest Lecturer and Trainer for Negotiation and Mediation at the University Of Texas School Of Law.Joe and the members of the Friday Milner Lambert Turner, PLLC, are deeply. dedicated to our community. Joe has served as President of the Rotary Club. of Austin, Assistant District Governor for Rotary International, on the original. Board of Hospice Austin, President of the Austin Mental Health Association,. Board Member of District Nine Grievance Committee of the State Bar of Texas,. and Legal Counsel, Secretary and Board Member for Christina's Smile for the past. 27 years. He has been a volunteer for many local organizations, fundraisers, and. projects.
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“I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledge, experienced and professional.”
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“I engaged FMLT for an appellate matter last year, and I was very impressed with the way they handled my case, which had been exceptionally complicated. Scott is absolutely great to…”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Katherine Obando

Firm: Coldwell Bowes LLP
2801 Via Fortuna , Austin , Texas 78746
Practice Areas: Family
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.
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“Katherine is one of the best attorney’s in Austin.. Katherine is very responsive and reliable. She”
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“I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Katherine for over two years and I am consistently impressed with her attentiveness to clients and willingness to put in extra hours to en…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kara Jones

Firm: Kara Jones
13740 Research Blvd , Austin , Texas 78750
Practice Areas: Family
Kara Borchers Jones attended Texas A&M University and graduated Cum Laude with a degree in psychology and a minor in Spanish. Kara attended Boston University School of Law, where she was a Staff Editor and Note Editor for the Boston University School of Law International Law Journal. During her time at Boston University School of Law, Kara also volunteered with several Legal Aid agencies in the Boston area assisting indigent persons, homeless veterans, and victims of domestic violence. Kara also had the privilege of clerking for United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts, William G. Young.. After graduation, Kara accepted a position at the Law Office of Joshua P. Murray. As an associate, Kara practiced primarily family law, estate planning and probate.  After 7 years with Joshua P. Murray, Kara opened her own firm, providing family law, probate and estate planning services in Williamson and Travis Counties.Bar Admissions. •    Texas, 2008. Education. •    Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts                 -  Juris Doctorate                 -  Boston University School of Law, International Law Journal,  2006 - 2008    •    Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas                 -  Bachelor of Arts - Graduated cum laude                 -  Major: Psychology                 -  Minor: Spanish. Past Employment Positions. Associations. Fraternities/Sororities. •    Alpha Phi Omega Co-ed Service Fraternity
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“I endorse this lawyer. I've had the pleasure of working as opposing counsel against Kara, and she is a fierce advocate for her clients. Not only is she an excellent attorney, but s…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Kacy Dudley

Firm: Dudley Law, PLLC
1717 W. 6th St., Ste. 315 , Austin , Texas 78703
Practice Areas: Family
Kacy Dudley is a Board Certified Family Law Attorney specializing in high conflict cases.  She has been named to the list of 50 Up-And-Coming Women Attorneys, the 100 Up-And-Coming Attorneys, and a Rising Star from 2015 – 2019. Kacy is a proud native Austinite, and is married to her partner of 17 years, Trey Dudley.  They have three children.
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Judy A. Leecraft

Firm: The Law Offices of Judy A. Leecraft, P.C.
812 San Antonio Street 403 , Austin , Texas 78701
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Family
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“I was frantically trying to find an attorney in Texas for a case that was to take place in less than a week. She was the only one that took the time t...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Judith Bohr

2312 Western Trails Blvd. , Austin , Texas 78745
Practice Areas: Family
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“rvices. I requested a new lawyer. Do NOT go with her.”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Judith puts her all into her cases. It's clear she is passionate about her representation. I'd be confident referring to her.”

Joseph Webber

Firm: Law Offices of Joseph P. Webber
3800 N Lamar Blvd Ste 200 , Austin , Texas 78756
Practice Areas: Litigation, Ethics, Family, Business, Appeals, Divorce, Child Custody, Consumer Protection, Oil & Gas
Joe Webber is an experienced civil trial lawyer who represents both plainitiffs and defendants in state and federal courts.  He is a graduate of Texas A&M University (B.A.) and the University of Texas School of Law (J.D.).  He is licensed to practice before the Texas Supreme Court and all other Texas state courts.  He is also licensed to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas; the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals; and the United States Supreme Court.. Mr. Webber is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  At present there are over 100,000 attorneys licensed to practice in Texas; however, fewer than 1,000 Texas Attorneys (1%) are Board Certified in Civil Trial Law.. Joe Webber is listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers and has an AV Preeminenet rating, the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards.. Mr. Webber is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been successful in obtaining multi-million dollar cash recoveries for mulitple clients.  He has also successfully defended clients who have been sued for millions of dollars.. The services provided by the firm include civil litigation of all kinds; complex business and commercial litigation; breach of contract litigation; oil and gas litigation; fraud, including securities fraud; legal malpractice; complex family law litigation; and appeals to state and federal appellate courts.
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
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“ns. If you seriously need legal help, then he's your guy. I need not say more....”
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“Joe Oswald is an excellent and conscientious attorney. I have known Joe for may years and I would easily recommend him to family members and friends who need assistance with Family…”
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“Joe Oswald has been my family attorney for 20 years. I have referred him to at least a dozen family and friends. He has handled my divorce, child custody, family planning, etc. Joe…”
— Renee Clark

Jordan Ware

Firm: Winstead PC
401 Congress Ave Ste 2100 , Austin , Texas 78701
Practice Areas: Family
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jonathan Friday

Firm: Friday Milner Lambert Turner, PLLC
3401 Glenview Avenue , Austin , Texas 78703
Practice Areas: Family
"As amicable as possible, but as tough as needed."  Board Certified Austin divorce attorney specializing in high conflict, divorce, modification, child support, enforcement, property division, custody, relocation and other complex legal matters in and around Austin Texas.. Jonathan Friday understands that divorce and child-related disputes are inherently painful, and that all reasonable people want to handle their family disputes as simply and amicably as possible. He will work hard to settle disputes with a minimum of conflict and expense. Our firm utilizes mediation and collaborative techniques whenever possible. However, when circumstances require action, such as when opponents refuse fair settlements or resort to inappropriate tactics, Jonathan Friday is as savvy and as tough as they come. Jonathan Friday is highly respected by the Judiciary of Central Texas, and extremely effective in the courtroom.
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“Although I had never needed or even knew any lawyers before my divorce, after my first mediation wit”
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“Jonathan has a brilliant legal mind. I learn something new for him in each mediation and case that we have against one another. In addition to being whip-smart, he is a phenomenal …”
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.
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“Tim Whitten was excellent to deal with during our post-nup update. He was very knowledgeable, thoro”
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“Tim knows the law. He knows it with a deeper understanding than anyone I know and he applies that understanding to get his clients the best results in court. Tim is an honest man a…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5

John L. Foster

Firm: Minton, Burton, Foster and Collins, A Professional Corporation
Guadalupe Street , Austin , Texas 78701
Practice Areas: Business ,Civil ,Corporate ,Family
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“He so grossly mishandled my divorce, he actually wrote a letter saying as much, which I could happily provide. If Foster had handled my case correctly...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

John Hennan

Firm: John Hennan
3200 Steck Avenue , Austin , Texas 78757
Practice Areas: Family
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.
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“g demeanor changed the game for me and now my son and I are in a much better place. His entire team”
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“John is a very dynamic and passionate advocate. I have had the pleasure of working with John and on the other side of John on cases. He is an extremely skilled advocate for his cli…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

John Barrett

700 Lavaca Street   1150 , Austin , Texas 78701
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Family
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kathryn Burnstein

Firm: Benouis Law Ltd, LLP
1717 West 6th, Suite 315 , Austin , Texas 78703
Practice Areas: Family
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“e of ongoing learning were invaluable in helping me navigate a complex situation that I knew little”
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“Prior to becoming a lawyer, I worked for Kathryn Burnstein and she inspired me every day. She is a dear friend and a compassionate advocate. I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 2.6 out of 5

Jon Evans

Firm: Lusk & Evans
1103 Nueces St , Austin , Texas 78701
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Family , Criminal Defense
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“d emotional succor to my case. I am truly eternally grateful for his service and I hereby recommend”
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“Mr. Evans is a fantastic lawyer who is insightful and hard working. He is very intelligent and well connected in Travis County and should be at the top of your list if you are cons…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

John Sigman

Firm: Sigman and Sigman
1205 W 43rd St , Austin , Texas 78756
Practice Areas: Juvenile, Administrative Law, Business, Consumer Protection, Debt Collection, Family, Litigation, Personal Injury
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“the way. As awful as our situation was, we thought there was no way we would lose our case because w”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Karl E. Hays

Firm: John Barrett
700 Lavaca Street   1150 , Austin , Texas 78701
Practice Areas: Divorce,Domestic Violence,Family ,Military ,Paternity,Prenuptial Agreement,Spousal Support
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“Mr. Hays has assisted me with an extremely difficult and highly complicated case that ended up going to the Supreme Court and back. He has been my at...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Joel Bennett

Firm: Bennett Joel B Pc
No street address , Austin , Texas 78701
Practice Areas: Family
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“Unprofessional, very poor communication. Does not return calls or emails. Very slow and unmotivated”
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