Top Family Lawyers in Houston | 143 available

143 Family lawyers are available in Houston, Texas, including J. Shannon Cavers, Jack H. Emmott III, Jacqueline Taylor, and James Hedlesten. These lawyers are rated between 4.3/5 to 4.7/5 and 66% provide free consultation.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

J. Shannon Cavers

Firm: Laura Dale & Associates, P.C.
1800 Saint James Place, Suite 620 , Houston , Texas 77056
Practice Areas: Family
J. Shannon Cavers is a seasoned attorney at Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. in Houston, Texas. She focuses her practice on helping individuals and families with family law matters.. Shannon graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government. She then graduated at the top of her class from South Texas College of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate degree. Throughout her legal career, Shannon has handled cases involving civil litigation and health care liability claims; however, her passion is in family law. She is a certified family law mediator through the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association and is a parenting facilitator and coordinator.. Shannon is a long-time member of the Texas Bar College, an organization for judges, lawyers, and paralegals to enhance professional skills. She is also a member of several legal associations including the American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, and the Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law Inn of Court, and the Houston Bar Association where she served as a Co-Chair of the Continuing Legal Education Committee and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section.. Of her work, clients describe her as “honest,” “hard working,” and an attorney that is “amazing at walking her clients through difficult experiences.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

John Ely

Firm: Ewing & Jones, PLLC
6363 Woodway. , Houston , Texas 77002
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Construction , Corporate , Divorce, Family , Personal Injury, Litigation
Avvo Rating: Rated 2.6 out of 5

Judith Ritts

Firm: Law Office of Judy Ritts
8980 Kirby Dr , Houston , Texas 77054
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family , Paternity, Spousal Support, Family
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5

Joseph Soto

Firm: Joseph R. Soto & Associates, P.C.
P.O. Box 2725 , Houston , Texas 77252
Practice Areas: Family
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Joseph Indelicato

Firm: Joseph Indelicato, Jr., P.C.
3355 W. Alabama, Ste 950 , Houston , Texas 77098
Practice Areas: Family
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

John W. Meyer

5177 Richmond Avenue   800 , Houston , Texas 77056
Practice Areas: Family ,Immigration & Naturalization
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

John S. Cossum

Firm: John S. Cossum
Louisiana Street , Houston , Texas 77002
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Consumer Fraud, Corporate , Criminal Defense , Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Employment & Labor , Family , Felonies, International & Trade, Juvenile , Mediation, Paternity, White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

John Ransom

Firm: Laura Dale & Associates, P.C.
1800 Saint James Place , Houston , Texas 77056
Practice Areas: Family
John Ransom has been an attorney for Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. since 2012. He focuses his practice on family law matters. Licensed to practice law in Texas since 2009, he has handled family related cases, including: prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, complex property issues, and bankruptcy.. John is a graduate of American University with a degree in International Studies. He obtained his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2008 where he was involved in the Student Bar Association. He later interned for the Honorable Jeff Bohm and worked as in-house counsel before working at Laura Dale & Associates, P.C.. John is a member of the Houston Bar Association and Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law Inn of Court. He is also a Co-Founder of American University Alumni Association’s Houston chapter and has volunteered his time on the board of various charitable organizations, including the Epilepsy Foundation of Texas, Constellation Foundation, and Camp For All Foundation, where he was a former Program Director. John was recognized in the Texas Rising Stars list by Thomson Reuters from 2018 to 2019. He is an advocate for family rights and passionately works in his clients’ best interest.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

John Nichols

Firm: Bo Nichols Law Firm
1201 Shepherd Drive , Houston , Texas 77007
Practice Areas: Family
Houston divorce attorney John “Bo” Nichols has been practicing family law for more than twenty years. A native of Houston, Nichols is a regular selectee to the Best Lawyers in America list, holding that honor since 2009. Additionally, Nichols has been a Texas Super Lawyer honoree for more than ten years.. Devoted to the practice of family law, including divorce, child custody and property division, Nichols is regarded as one of the foremost trial specialists by his peers. Nichols holds the prestigious position of Senior Faculty Member at the National Family Law Trial Institute, a peer educational organization well known for its rigorous program dedicated to honing the trial skills of divorce lawyers from all over the United States.. Regardless of the issue at hand, when it comes to Houston family law, Nichols’ name precedes him in the courtroom. Well respected by peers, held to the utmost trust by his clients, Nichols is one of the preeminent family law attorneys locally, statewide and nationally.. Nichols is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

John Bock

Firm: Adair, Myers, Graves, Stevenson
3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 320 , Houston , Texas 77098
Practice Areas: Family
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Jack H. Emmott III

Firm: Looper, Reed and McGraw, A Professional Corporation
Post Oak Boulevard , Houston , Texas 77056
Practice Areas: Business ,Civil ,Corporate ,Divorce,Family ,Mediation,Personal Injury,Probate
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jessica Lara

Firm: Diggs & Sadler
5300 Memorial Drive #900 , Houston , Texas 77007
Practice Areas: Family
Jessica is a tough, passionate, fearless trial attorney with a longstanding commitment to representing clients in their family law matters involving divorce, custody, child support, parental rights, and property division. Jessica understands litigation can be a difficult and an overwhelming time and strives to provide high quality representation and guidance to each client from the time a case is initiated to final trial.. Jessica discovered her passion for the law in 2008 while serving as a summer intern at the Bexar County Justice Center in their Family Violence Unit, where she prepared witnesses, police officers and crime victims for trial. She then enrolled in the Thurgood Marshall School of Law where she discovered her desire to become a trial lawyer advocate for families and children.. Jessica focused on her passion for litigation at the Harris County Attorney’s Office, Protective Services Division, while she obtained her law degree. After graduating, Jessica continued to practice family law and gained extensive trial and litigation experience. She has successfully represented individuals and families in countless contested trials, hearings, and mediations.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Jennifer Broussard

2425 West Loop South, Suite 200 , Houston , Texas 77027
Practice Areas: Family
THE CURRENT LOVES OF MY LIFE - CHARLOTTE  AND LAURIE. Laurie is the one with the white chest and admiring herself in the mirror.  They are rescue dogs.  When Laurie was rescued she was pregnant and soon gave birth to 13 puppies -- 1 solid black, 3 or 4 black and white and the rest white with champaign ears.  Her last puppy was adopted out on the day I got her.. Charlotte is 2.  Laurie is 5.  They are wonderful and fill my home/office with joy and fun.. OTHER HOBBIES AND AVOCATIONS. I am a scrapbooker and I have all the gadgets.  It helps me keep my right and left brains balanced.. I am also a seminary student at Dallas Theological Seminary at the Houston Extension.  I am working on a master's degree in Christian Education.  Since all of the women in my family live to between 93 and 101, I am just preparing myself for the last third of my life.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jelena Kovacevic

Firm: The Stout Law Firm
201 W. 16th Street , Houston , Texas 77008
Practice Areas: Family
Jelena Kovacevic earned her bachelor’s degree in Finance from Southern Methodist University in 2006 and her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Texas Tech University in 2009.  She was admitted to the State Bar of Texas inNovember 2009.. Jelena's practice is devoted to all areas of family law.  She assists clients through complex divorce matters, high asset property division and contested custody litigation.  Jelena is client focused and understands that each case, like each client, is different.  Her approach is to provide every client with personalized attention throughout each step of the case.. Along with her trial experience, Jelena is trained in the area of collaborative law.  Whether in the conference room or the courtroom, she is able to guide her clients through all of the challenges that present themselves during the process.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jedediah Moffett

Firm: Moffett Law Firm
440 Louisiana St Ste 2450 , Houston , Texas 77002
Practice Areas: Family
Jedediah D. (“Jed”) Moffett is originally from Amarillo, Texas. Jed attended McMurry University in Abilene, Texas where he received his bachelor’s degree in 2000. In 2005, Jed earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law Houston and was licensed to practice law in the State of Texas that same year. Jed is admitted to practice law in state district courts in Texas and the United States District Court – Southern District of Texas. Jed is a member of the Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section, the State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association, and the Houston Young Lawyers Association. Jed has been recognized on multiple occasions in Texas Monthly Magazine, Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition, and has been a guest speaker at South Texas College of Law.. Jed’s practice focuses primarily on litigation of contested Family Law cases involving divorce, division of property, complex assets and estates, and contested custody cases. Jed has significant experience representing clients in highly litigated cases involving all areas of Family Law including high net worth estates, complex assets, and significantly contested custody cases. Since establishing the Firm in 2006, Jed has built a reputation as a quality Houston family law attorney, zealous advocate and an honest and trusted adviser to his clients.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jeanne Mcdowell

Firm: Jeanne Caldwell McDowell
511 Lovett Boulevard , Houston , Texas 77006
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Family
Jeanne Caldwell McDowell Attorney at Law Practice Areas: Family Law(100%); Divorce; Child Support; Child Custody; Adoption Law. Admitted: 1993, Texas Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1993 College: Texas A & M University, B.A., 1983 Member: Houston Bar Association; State Bar of Texas (Member, Family Law Section); Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Biography: Fellow: Texas Family Law Foundation. Languages: Spanish.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jarrie Mccarty

Firm: McCarty & McCarty - Katy-West Houston Office
16225 Park Ten Place, Suite 500 , Houston , Texas 77084
Practice Areas: Family
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

James Hedlesten

Firm: Ketterman Hedlesten & Associates, PLLC
1004 Prairie St Ste 300 , Houston , Texas 77002
Practice Areas: Family
Our law firm is dedicated to serving the needs of clients by providing the highest level of commitment, experience and professionalism to achieve successful results. We assist families in time of transition whether that be by divorce or the seeking of custody of a child, modifications, enforcements and pre & post nuptial agreements. Please click on our Practice Areas for a more detailed list of the matters that we handle.. When hiring an attorney, you should always feel comfortable and confident with your ultimate choice. That is why we promise that you can always talk directly to one of our lawyers. The office will strive to keep you completely informed as your case progresses. You will be involved with all decisions affecting your case.. James R. Hedlesten. Education. B.S. Criminal Justice, Southwest Texas State University (1998). Texas Southern University – Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Juris Doctorate, 2001. Admitted to the Bar. State Bar of Texas -- 2002. Areas of Practice. Divorce; Child Custody Litigation; Enforcement of Court Orders; Modification of Prior Court Orders; Father’s Rights; Grandparents’ Rights; Child Support and Visitation; Premarital and Marital Property Agreements; Community Property Division; Complex Division of Marital Assets. Memberships. American Bar Association, Houston Bar Association, Member of Family Law Section and Fort Bend County Bar Association. American Inns of Court and Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law Inns of Court. Biography. In 2002, James earned his law degree at Texas Southern University’s School of Law. James handles all types of family cases. James is licensed to practice in both Federal and State District Courts. James has had casses all over Texas, but works primairly in Harris, Galveston, Brazoria, Montgomery and Fort Bend counties.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Jacqueline Taylor

Firm: Taylor Langford, Individual Attorneys
Main Street , Houston , Texas 77002
Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Family ,Mediation,Paternity
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Judith Sadler

Firm: Diggs & Sadler
5300 Memorial Dr #900 , Houston , Texas 77007
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Federal , Labor , Social Security Benefits & Disability, Wages/Commissions/Overtime, Family
Judie Sadler is the Managing Shareholder of Diggs & Sadler in Houston, and has over 30 years of legal experience. In addition to being an advocate for divorce and family law clients, she represents clients in areas of litigation, business, labor and employment law.. Prior to being licensed, Judie received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982 from Baylor University and a Juris Doctorate in 1986 from the University of Kansas. She is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law in Texas. She is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell and has been included in their Preeminent Women Lawyer category since the inception of the award.  Judie has been and currently is a Super Lawyers Honoree.

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