Keith D. Maples
Awarded Practice Areas
Collaborative Law: Family Law Family Law Family Law Mediation
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Austin.
Biography
Keith Maples' 20-year career has been devoted exclusively to Family Law, including litigated divorce, collaborative divorce, custody arrangements and modifications. Mr. Maples has particular expertise in issues related to special needs children and is an experienced mediator and arbitrator in family law matters. He is board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
Overview
- South Texas College of Law Houston, J.D., graduated 1991
- Texas, State Bar of Texas
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Fellow
- American Bar Association: Family Law Section - Member
- Imagine A Way Foundation - Board Member
- State Bar of Texas: Family Law Section - Member
- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists - Member
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization - Certified: Family Law
- Travis County Bar Association - Member
- Travis County Family Law Advocates - Treasurer
- Volunteer Legal Services of Austin - President-Elect
- Texas, State Bar of Texas
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Fellow
- American Bar Association: Family Law Section - Member
- Imagine A Way Foundation - Board Member
- State Bar of Texas: Family Law Section - Member
- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists - Member
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization - Certified: Family Law
- Travis County Bar Association - Member
- Travis County Family Law Advocates - Treasurer
- Volunteer Legal Services of Austin - President-Elect
- South Texas College of Law Houston, J.D., graduated 1991
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Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Collaborative Law: Family Law, Austin (2026)
- Family Law Mediation, Austin (2025)
- Collaborative Law: Family Law, Austin (2021)
- Family Law, Austin (2019)
- Collaborative Law: Family Law, Austin (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Collaborative Law: Family Law
- Family Law
- Family Law Mediation
Awards:
- Joseph H. Hart Award
- Texas Monthly Super Lawyer: Family Law
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated Highest Legal Ability and General Ethical Standards
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