Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Family Law
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Charles J. Quaid is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Collaborative Law: Family Law and Family Law. Charles J., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Cindy V. Tisdale is a Board Certified family law attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley with offices in Fort Worth and Granbury whose record of peer recognition reflects a career built on exceptional skill and the trust of the Texas legal community. Cindy has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law for 2025 and 2026, a distinction conferred entirely through confidential peer review among practicing attorneys. This recognition places her among a se...
Confident, yet compassionate, Amber Liddell Alwais protects her clients, making them feel safe and secure while fighting for them from beginning to end. 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. Prior to joining Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, Amber had the honor of being the firs...
For more than three decades, Cindy Diggs has worked with Texans to resolve complex family law disputes. The attorney-in-charge at our Houston office, Cindy utilizes a client-first approach, developing comprehensive case strategies that help clients smoothly navigate cases. Cindy tailors her approach on a case-by-case basis. Whether you need an attorney to help you pursue an amicable outcome for your divorce or fiercely advocate for your rights during a property division case or custody battle...
Brilliance, boundless energy, and laser focus – these are good traits to have in any profession – but add compassion and an innate desire to help people, and you’ll be describing the best kind of family law attorney; you’ll be describing Jennifer Uribe. “As an intern, extern, law clerk, volunteer, public servant, and in countless other ways, I’ve worked hard to do as much good as I could on my way to practicing family law,” says Jennifer. “My st...
Jim Mueller is the owner and managing partner of Mueller Family Law Group , a Dallas, Texas family law firm. He is board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers, and the author of the book Divorce in Texas: The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to Expect . Jim is a Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only organization limit...
Laura Richardson is an Associate at Varghese Summersett Family Law Group, where she is committed to guiding individuals and families through some of life’s greatest challenges. Laura’s experience, compassion, and strong work ethic are the foundation of her success as a top Fort Worth family law attorney. Laura has significant experience handling a wide range of family law matters, including high-asset divorce, contentious child custody disputes, and complex property and debt divis...
Kathleen Mataya is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Kathleen, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathleen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Laci Bowman represents clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce, modification proceedings, premarital and post marital property agreements, suits affecting parent-child relationship, and enforcement issues. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2013, Ms. Bowman has extensive experience negotiating difficult settlement agreements or, when appropriate, taking a case through trial. She has tried multiple jury trials, bench trials, and arbit...
Recognizing that divorce is a difficult time and often involves the division of an estate, Thomas Goranson applies a keen understanding to marital assets and how they can be valued and divided to achieve maximum benefit to the client. Befitting the founder of the firm, Tom also brings a certain stature to his cases that supports the client’s goals in the proceedings. With an eye toward preserving assets rather than destroying them, Tom offers clients a thorough analysis and creative but...
Thomas L. Ausley is the founding partner of GoransonBain Ausley’s predecessor firm Ausley, Algert, Robertson & Flores, LLP. He has devoted his legal career to the practice of family law and has earned the respect of peers and judges alike for his unwavering integrity in guiding and advising clients. Tom was bestowed the prestigious Sam Emison Award by the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists in 2013 in recognition of his significant contributions to the practice of family law and...
I represent a wide range of clients, including professionals, working parents, physicians, and their spouses or partners who want to trust that their lawyer is there for them and will protect their interests. Many of my clients are dealing with the challenges of divorce and other family law matters while also taking care of children, elderly parents, and/or pursuing a career. My goal is to alleviate the stress that comes with making life-changing decisions and help clients through the transit...
Francesca Blackard is a dedicated family law attorney and partner at McClure Law Group, where she has exclusively practiced family law since earning her Juris Doctor from New York Law School in 2012. Francesca’s journey to becoming a well-respected family law attorney began even before law school, where she spent five years working as a paralegal and law clerk at family law firms in Chicago, New York, and Dallas. Her unique career path has honed a skill set deeply rooted in family law, ...
Brandon Joseph is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Brandon, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brandon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
As a former child abuse caseworker and judge, Angie has witnessed firsthand the destruction that protracted conflict causes in families. Her experience has led her to believe strongly in interest-based settlements of family conflict. She encourages her clients to consider the collaborative law process, because it allows them to fashion their own solutions and begin anew in the best manner possible. As a widely recognized advocate of collaborative law, Angie has traveled around the U.S. teachi...
Marjorie A. Maxwell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Marjorie A., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marjorie A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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