Amber Liddell Alwais

Amber Liddell Alwais


Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP

Recognized since 2018

San Antonio, Texas

Practice Areas

Family Law

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Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Amber is a staunch advocate for clients, committed to providing highly personalized legal services in all Family Law matters, including traditional and nontraditional divorce, custody issues, property division, child support and adoption matters.

Board Certification requires continuing education and involvement in the issues of family law, including marriage, adoption, divorce, custody, support and ownership of property acquired before and during marriage. Amber specializes in protecting her clients, making them feel safe and secure while fighting for them from beginning to end.

Prior to joining Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, Amber had the honor of being the first of only two staff attorneys for Bexar County District Judges. There she had the privilege of experiencing the law from both sides of the bench.

In addition to her legal practice, Amber serves as a family law, probate law and criminal law instructor at The University of Texas at San Antonio. She is also vice president of the San Antonio Bar Association Family Law section.

As a mother and a top-notch litigator, Amber offers a unique perspective. She understands what her clients are fighting for and knows the importance of every decision and how it will affect their family’s future.

Location
  • 310 South Saint Mary's Street, Suite 2600
    San Antonio, TX 78205
Education
  • Saint Mary's University, J.D., graduated 1996
  • Sam Houston State University, B.A., magna cum laude, graduated 1993
Bar Admissions
  • Texas, State Bar of Texas
Affiliations
  • Bexar County Women’s Bar Association - Bench Brunch Volunteers Chair
  • Bexar County Women’s Bar Association - Bench Brunch Volunteers Chair (2003-2005)
  • Bexar County Women’s Bar Association - Chair, Judicial Liaisons (2002-2005)
  • Bexar County Women’s Bar Association - Member
  • CASA of San Antonio - Board Member (2001-2006)
  • College of the State Bar of Texas - Member
  • Extreme Family Law Makeover - Course Director (2008-2010)
  • San Antonio Bar Association, Family Law Section - Board Member
  • San Antonio Bar Association, Family Law Section - Sergeant at Arms
  • San Antonio Bar Association, Family Law Section - Vice President
  • San Antonio Bar Foundation - Member
  • San Antonio Family Lawyers Association - Member
  • San Antonio Family Lawyers Association - Treasurer
  • State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section - Member (2000)
  • Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists - Member
  • Texas Association of Court Administrators - Member
  • Texas Association of Family Law Specialists - Member
Court Admissions
  • Supreme Court of Texas
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Texas

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Family Law
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers in America, Family Law, 2018-2024
  • Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2013–2023
  • Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2008–2010
  • San Antonio’s Top Attorneys, S.A. Scene Magazine, 2007–2010, 2012–2018
  • Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year, Women’s Bar Association of Bexar County, 2003

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