Leander, Texas Family Lawyers

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Daniella Lyttle
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Ron Butler
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Leander, TX Family Law Lawyer. 33 years experience
(512) 986-4901 121 High Gabriel Dr.
Suite 100
 Leander, TX 78641
Family, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
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Carl J Selesky
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Austin, TX Family Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(512) 535-4685 1101 S. Capital of Texas
 Austin, TX 78746
Free ConsultationFamily, Business and Divorce
South Texas College of Law
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Admitted to practice since 1994 and formed the Selesky Law Firm in 2004. The Firm is service oriented and litigation intensive. The Firm handles family law and commerical cases throughout Southeast Texas in their Houston office and the Texas Hill Country in their Austin office. The Firm has been built by building relationships with clients one case at a time.
(713) 780-9595 5225 Katy Freeway, #605
 Houston, TX 77007
Patricia Lynne Brown
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Round Rock, TX Family Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(512) 246-1149 595 Round Rock West Drive
Suite 201
 Round Rock, TX 78681
Family and Divorce
Albany Law School
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Patricia Brown has been practicing family law since 1997 in Williamson and Travis counties, with an emphasis on people and families, focusing principally on family law and divorce. Ms. Brown is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Both her paralegals are also Board Certified in Family Law. Having gone through a divorce, and raising 2 children as a single mother, Ms. Brown founded the firm based on her personal philosophy: genuine empathy and compassion for men and women seeking help. She focuses on understanding each client's individual needs, and has the...
Scott Morgan
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(512) 402-7133 2802 Flintrock Trace
Ste. 282
 Austin, TX 78738
Family and Divorce
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Scott Morgan is a board certified Texas family law attorney who has represented clients in divorce and family law cases since 1994.
(512) 212-7878 106 E. Sixth St.
Ste. 900
 Austin, TX 78701
(281) 886-8800 24044 Cinco Village Center Blvd. #100
 Katy, TX 77494
James Scott 'Jake' Gilbreath
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer.
(512) 355-1123 3200 Steck Avenue
Suite 300
 Austin, TX 78757
Family and Divorce
The University of Texas School of Law
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James “Jake” Gilbreath is an experienced and skilled advocate for his clients both inside and outside the courtroom. Jake represents clients throughout the State of Texas in complex marital property and custody litigation. Although most of his cases resolve amicably, Jake has tried custody and marital property cases to juries, judges, and arbitrators and is known for his skill in the courtroom. Jake practices exclusively in the area of family law and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Jake has received the Client’s Choice Award in Family Law from Avvo.com and is...
James Evans
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(512) 628-2550 901 S Mo Pac Expy
#110
 Austin, TX 78746
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
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Mr. Evans is also a standing member of the Texas Academy of Family Law and the Texas Family Law Foundation. Mr. Evans is a member of the Family Section of the Travis County Bar, Williamson County Bar Association, and the State Bar of Texas and has also been admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. Mr. Evans attended Austin College for undergraduate school completing his studies in business communications and graduated law school at Texas Wesleyan University (now Texas A&M School of Law) in just over 2 ½ years, and became licensed in May 1995....
Janet McCullar
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(512) 355-1123 3200 Steck Avenue
Suite 300
 Austin, TX 78757
Family and Divorce
Whittier Law School
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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. We at the Law Office of Janet McCullar, P.C. are proud to be led by an attorney of her caliber. 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...
Gary Gibson
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer. 21 years experience
(512) 832-1101 111 Congress Avenue
Suite 474
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DWI and Divorce
South Texas College of Law
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Timothy Hutton
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Round Rock, TX Family Law Attorney. 7 years experience
(512) 487-7704 1988 Canyon Sage Path
 Round Rock, TX 78665
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Texas - Austin
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If I were to think of one word to describe myself, it would be “dedicated”. When I take a case, I pride myself on providing the best level of service that I can, and leaving no stone unturned in getting the best result possible for my client. I chose to practice primarily in the fields of family law and juvenile law because I have a genuine desire to help my community, and I feel that I can be an asset to anyone seeking representation in those areas. I put a strong emphasis on customer service: I return calls within...
Jeffrey Alan Peek
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Austin, TX Family Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(512) 474-4445 1214 E. 7th St.
 Austin, TX 78702
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St. Mary's University School of Law
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In 2005, Jeffrey Peek focused his work to Immigration and Criminal Defense. He was the first attorney in Austin, to practice both Criminal Law and Immigration Law.
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Eric M. Willie
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer
13 years experience
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P. Lindley Bain
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(512) 368-4384 3801 S. Capital of Texas Highway
Suite 280
 Austin, TX 78704
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SMU Dedman School of Law
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Ms. Daryl G. Weinman
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Austin, TX Family Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(512) 472-4040 812 San Antonio St
Suite G-20
 Austin, TX 78701
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
New York Law School
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John Zinda
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(888) 234-1023 8834 N. Capital of Texas Hwy.
Suite 304
 Austin, TX 78759
Free ConsultationConsumer, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Baylor Law School
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Jack Zinda is a native Texan and founder of Zinda Law Group PLLC. He was recently selected as a 2009 & 2011 “Rising Star” by Texas Monthly, which is a listing of the up and coming attorneys in the state of Texas. Jack focuses on cases involving catastrophic personal injury, injuries due to product defects, wrongful deaths, 18 wheeler accidents, commercial litigation, and more. As a trial attorney Jack takes pride in giving a voice to people and families who need help battling powerful adversaries. Jack has been lead counsel on numerous wrongful death and catastrophic injury...
(303) 800-1501 1400 16th Street
Suite 400
 Denver, CO 80202
(800) 863-5312 2300 George Dieter
 El Paso, TX 79936
(800) 863-5312 100 Highland Park Village
Suite 200
 Dallas , TX 75205
(800) 863-5312 201 Main Street
Suite 600
 Fort Worth , TX 76102
William H. Alberts
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer. 38 years experience
(512) 472-7893 608 W. 12th Street
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationFamily, Business and Divorce
The University of Texas School of Law
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William H. Alberts has more than 30 years of trial experience in courtrooms throughout central Texas, has served on the Board of Directors of the Travis County Bar, and is a past Chair of the Family Law Section of the Travis County Bar Association. William H. Alberts was born in Dallas, Texas in 1954. He has lived in Austin since 1972. He and his wife, a Municipal Law expert and lobbyist, have been happily married for almost 30 years. They have two children, a son working in Austin with a wonderful non-profit foundation aiding the homeless, and a...
Iris A. Albizu
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Austin, TX Family Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(512) 861-5638 111 W. Anderson Ln.
Suite D-207
 Austin, TX 78752
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Immigration
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Accomplished attorney with a strong background in civil litigation. Licensed to practice in Puerto Rico State Courts. Native Spanish speaker
Ms. Patricia M. Cofty
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Round Rock, TX Family Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(512) 468-7824 3000 Joe Dimaggio, Suite 18
Williamson County
 Round Rock, TX 78665
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of New Mexico
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Compassionate, comprehensive legal services! Compassionate attorney helping individuals to resolve painful disputes and avoid unnecessary litigation. Focus is on comprehensive, confidential representation to resolve conflict and prevent unnecessary and expensive litigation. Skilled mediator, certified in advanced family law.
(512) 468-7824 3000 Joe DiMaggio
Suite 18
 Round Rock, TX 78665
Kaushik Rambhotla
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer. 5 years experience
(512) 888-1899 4000 Medical Parkway
Suite 207
 Austin, TX 78756
Family, Criminal, DWI and Divorce
St. Thomas University School of Law
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Charles Russell Sablatura
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Round Rock, TX Family Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(512) 258-9111 108 East Bagdad Avenue, Suite 200
 Round Rock, TX 78664
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Immigration
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Samuel Bassett
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer. 29 years experience
(512) 476-4873 1100 Guadalupe St.
 Austin, TX 78701
Family and Criminal
The University of Texas School of Law and The University of Texas School of Law
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Sam has extensive trial experience in criminal and family law courts throughout Texas. Sam is licensed in State and Federal court. Sam was appointed by the Governor of Texas to the Texas Forensic Science Commission in 2005, where he served as its Presiding Officer until September, 2009. Sam frequently teaches trial advocacy at continuing education events for attorneys. He also served on the State Bar of Texas Grievance Panel for District 9 from 2004 until 2010, when his term expired as Chair of the Panel. Sam presently serves as Vice President of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
Ken Crain
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Georgetown, TX Family Law Attorney. 32 years experience
(512) 869-0131 1915 South Austin Avenue, Suite 105
 Georgetown, TX 78626
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Juvenile
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My goal is to provide high quality, ethical, and personalized legal representation to all my clients with the object of obtaining the best possible result for each and every one of my clients at a reasonable cost. The legal system can be bewildering when you do not deal with it regularly. I have been dealing with it since I was first licensed to practice law in Texas in November 1984. I can help you with your family law problem (divorce, child custody, child support, child visitation, etc.) or criminal law problem (whether you are charged with a felony,...
Jeremiah David Williams
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Round Rock, TX Family Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(512) 258-9111 108 East Bagdad, Suite 200
 Round Rock, TX 78664
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Sablatura & Williams PLLC is a legal office committed to helping residents of Austin find solutions to their various legal matters. With an office in Round Rock and an office in Austin, the attorneys strive to make their services as easily accessible to their clients as possible. The team focuses their practice on the areas of criminal defense, family law, immigration law, and personal injury law, and they understand that dealing with matters in these fields can be some of the most complicated legal issues to have to work through. The attorneys pride themselves on focusing on the needs of...
(512) 479-5999 2235 East 6th Street, Suite 103
 Austin, TX 78750
Griselda Ponce
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(512) 454-7700 11900 Metric Blvd
Ste. J-167
 Austin, TX 78758
Family and Immigration
ST. MARY'S University School of Law
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Graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1997 with a Bachelor in Social Work and soon thereafter, worked with the immigrant community as a social worker at a local middle school. In my work, I saw first-hand, the difficulties the undocumented confronted and decided to pursue law school to assist the immigrant community and have a greater impact on their everyday lives. Immediately upon enrollment in St. Mary's School of Law in 2000, I began assisting immigrants obtain legal status as a student attorney through the St. Mary's Immigration Clinic. I obtained my Juris Doctor...
Josie Margaglione
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Spicewood, TX Family Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(512) 215-4439 20808-B W. Highway 71
 Spicewood, TX 78669
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Northern Illinois University
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John Timothy Whitten
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Austin, TX Family Law Attorney. 27 years experience
(512) 478-1011 812 San Antonio Street, Suite 401
 Austin, TX 78701
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
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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 became a Board Certified Family Law Attorney in 2005, 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...
Holly R Davis
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Austin, TX Family Law Attorney. 11 years experience
(512) 598-0010 8310 N. Capital of Tx Hwy
Suite 1-350
 Austin, TX 78731
Family and Divorce
Baylor Law School
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Holly R. Davis is a founding partner of Kirker Davis LLP. An accomplished and nationally-recognized family law trial attorney with over ten years’ experience, her legal practice focuses on high asset divorce, business and professional divorce, custody matters, and complex litigation. With a strong professional reputation for her litigation and courtroom skills, Holly has successfully represented cases ranging from multi-million--and even billion dollar—estates, to divorces involving family businesses and young professionals. Her core business philosophy is based on fidelity to the practice of law and a commitment to client service. It’s a perspective which has yielded...
Louis Leichter
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(512) 495-9995 1602 E 7th St
 Austin, TX 78702
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Criminal
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Louis Leichter completed his Bachelor's at Vassar College, his Masters at Florida International University, and then completed his JD at Drake University. Prior to starting a private practice, he prosecuted criminal cases as an Assistant County Attorney for Travis County, Texas. After gaining experience, he opened Leichter Law Firm PC and practices administrative, health and criminal law with a focus in the area of licensure and license defense. He advises clients on disciplinary conduct allegations and helps clients get registered for their profession. He is also a member of TAAP, NAADAC, Sustainers Council, Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association,...
(866) 293-4065 214 N 16th St #128
 McAllen, TX 78501
(713) 966-6945 3700 N Main St
 Houston, TX 77009
Cade Aaron Jobe
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Austin, TX Family Law Attorney. 4 years experience
(512) 472-5060 6034 W. Courtyard Drive, Suite 140
 Austin, TX 78730
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Southern Methodist University
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Kathryn Figueredo Fowler
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Georgetown, TX Family Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(512) 943-9812 406 W. University Ave
 Georgetown, TX 78626
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
South Texas College Of Law
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Matias Jose Rueda
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AUSTIN, TX Family Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(512) 931-4529 8133 MESA DR
STE 100
 AUSTIN, TX 78759
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Texas A&M University School of Law
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I specialize in all types of Family Law cases. A substantial amount of is in traditional, litigated divorces. I prefer the former because it is (in my opinion) a less expensive and more efficient process which gives the divorcing couple the opportunity to improve their communications, settle their disputes with dignity and preserve valuable family relationships. Even in emotional circumstances, I help resolve your divorce through mediation, allowing you a strong voice in the outcome. But we are also prepared to take your case to court if that will provide the best resolution. I handle divorce cases involving a...
Eric M. Willie
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(512) 478-0834 3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy
#295
 Austin, TX 78704
Free ConsultationFamily, Business and Divorce
Pepperdine University School of Law
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Travis Turner
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(512) 472-5060 6034 W. Courtyard Dr.
Ste 140
 Austin, TX 78730
Family and Divorce
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Felix Rippy
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Round Rock, TX Family Law Lawyer. 28 years experience
Suite 4
 Round Rock, TX 78665
Family
University of Texas - Austin and Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
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Harvard 1984 cum laude grad, 1988 University of Texas Lawschool grad, 1992 Indiana University Kelley School of Business, MBA, Salutatorian, Indiana University, Bloomington. 2016 Indiana University SPEA Masters Program in Public Management.
Jonathan Philip Friday
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(512) 420-0555 3401 Glenview Avenue
 Austin, TX 78703
Family and Divorce
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Stephen Michael Putonti
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Lakeway, TX Family Law Attorney. 24 years experience
(512) 954-9620 401 RR 620 So., Suite 310
 Lakeway, TX 78734
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Collections and Divorce
Whittier College School Of Law
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Dean Y. Joe
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(512) 850-5356 510 South Congress Ave.
Suite 111
 Austin, TX 78704
Family, Criminal, DWI and Divorce
The George Washington University Law School
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Lea Noelke
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Austin, TX Family Law Attorney. 36 years experience
(512) 480-9777 901 S Mopac Exwy
Barton Oaks Plaza II, Suite 200
 Austin, TX 78746
Family and Divorce
Antioch School Of Law
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Career exclusively devoted to divorce and custody matters. Extensive trial experience; over 25 years of experience as a first chair litigator in family law matters. Specializing in divorce involving complex estates and intellectual property issues.
James Walter Piper
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer. 43 years experience
(512) 472-5060 6034 W Courtyard Drive
Suite 140
 Austin, TX 78730
Family and Divorce
University of Texas - Austin
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As a partner at Piper Burnett Turner Bollier, PLLC, Travis County lawyer James W. Piper handles a variety of family law concerns. Since 1974, Mr. Piper has been practicing as a lawyer in Texas. He has been Board Certified in Family Law for 26 years. Attorney Piper previously practiced at the Legal Aid Society of Central Texas and Pipers & Pipers, L.L.P. Attorney Piper maintains a perfect 10.0 Superb rating on Avvo. In addition, he has been selected for inclusion in the Bar Registry of Preeminent Attorneys. Mr. Piper is a proud graduate of the University of Texas School of...
Robert Shane McFarland
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(512) 708-0947 1800 Rio Grande Street
 Austin, TX 78701
Family and Divorce
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Miguel 'Mike' Lopez Jr.
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(512) 537-0614 13915 N. Mopac, Ste 402
 Austin, TX 78728
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Mike began his legal career as a prosecutor at the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s office representing the State of Texas in the prosecution of Misdemeanor and Felony criminal cases. He learned to prepare cases for trial and go to trial on a wide variety of criminal matters. Mike was then recruited by a leading employment law firm, Aaron Pena & Associates in the Rio Grande Valley representing clients in all aspects of employment litigation. During his tenor at Aaron Pena & Associates he learned the civil aspect of litigation. Mike handled cases from the inception of...
(855) 852-8964 2007 E. Griffin Parkway
 Mission, TX 78572
Judy Leecraft
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer. 21 years experience
(512) 320-8200 812 San Antonio St
Suite 530
 Austin, TX 78701
Family and Divorce
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Judy is Board Certified in Family Law, a distinction that is earned by fewer than 1% of all attorneys who practice family law. Judy's primary cases involve divorce, child custody, grandparents' rights, interstate cases (including custody and visitation), modification of current orders (including child support, primary custody, and visitation rights).

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