Austin Eugene Williamson

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Austin Eugene Williamson

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Springfield, MO
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

1445 East Republic Road, Suite 300, Springfield, MO

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About Austin

Biography

Equipped with legal knowledge and expertise to assist you with your family law matter.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 35%

21 years

35%
Divorce and Separation 30%

21 years

30%
Child Custody 25%

21 years

25%
Alimony 5%

21 years

5%
Guardianship 5%

21 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2021 2017
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+ 3

Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 20 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2005

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arkansas for 14 years

State: Arkansas

Acquired: 2011

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Rooney McBride & Smith, LLC

1445 East Republic Road, Suite 300, Springfield, MO, 65804

rmsattorneys.com/

Austin Eugene Williamson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

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Posted by Courtney | February 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Tenacious, Kind, Communicative!

Austin was beyond amazing during the arduous process of custody modification. Austin was always very quick to respond and answer the million questions I had through each step. I am thankful for Austin and his team's work! I got the best result I could have gotten, and modifications are not an easy ta...sk.

Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Excellent Professional Services

We just wrapped up a transfer of Guardianship with Mr. Williamson as our lawyer and we're very pleased with our results. He handled our case with professionalism and in a timely fashion. He stayed in contact regularly and his office staff were very friendly and helpful. We now have guardianship of ou...r granddaughter and we felt very well represented in court. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a family law attorney.

Posted by Jessica. | November 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

He puts your family first.

In my first meeting with Austin, before I hired him he went above and beyond. He gave me information about my case I would have never know if he didn't do some digging and made some calls. I had talked to a few attorneys before him. You could tell he didn't care if I hired him or not I needed help an...d he helped me. Of course I hired him and he made everything on my end effortless. We had a very unique case that he nor any attorney we know has ever had to deal with and he handled it like a pro. His only concern was what was best for my kids. We got exactly that. Austin knows his stuff. He will anwser your calls and emails. You will never worry if he is taking care of things. He is! If you have a family law case, call Austin! I am extremely grateful for him and his entire team!

Posted by Ellie | September 29, 2014 | Child Custody

Impeccable, trustworthy, and honest attorney!!

From the first day I spoke with Austin (over the phone) about my case, he made me feel like I had known him forever. My case was very complicated with being out of state, but I was always informed of what was going on. Austin never guaranteed me that I would win, but instead he promised me honesty an...d dedication towards my case and that is exactly what I got! He made my children feel at ease when speaking with them, and they absolutely adore him now. He took on not one but two attorneys at the same time and helped me to win my case! My children and I are now able to be together full time and live in any state the military sends us! I honestly can't thank Austin and his staff enough for the tremendous effort and hard work they put into my custody case. Austin truly is the best attorney and I will always be thankful for him. Thank you again Austin!!

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

No Results, Yet

We had faith Austin would deliver with our divorce, however, $18,000 later and still no dissolution or results in our favor. Promises unfulfilled and discouraged by the fact we keep getting put off has left us lacking trust in him and had full faith in him, his firm, and his team of professionals. ... We were left without health insurance for over a year, are in a financial crisis, in addition to serious medical concerns. Health continues to deteriorate, bills continue to pile up, and issues that should have been addressed with opposing party paying court ordered medical expenses for medicines and medical bills aren’t being managed. This case has been going on for 3 years. Multiple meetings, emails, calls, and desperate attempts to get concerns with being sick when left without medicines or accounts recovered haven’t been handled in regard to our case. This has affected all areas of our life and the well- being of my service animal. We have given him plenty of time, have been gracious, patient, and willing to wait but now we are left more in debt with mounting pressure and two lives’ at stake, in addition to our family being affected and our walk with God impacted. Austin has more than enough documentation, resources, and money spent to resolve the case and yet we’re still struggling and have had enough of saying what he’s going to do. We hired him because we trusted him to get the results we needed and believed his reviews were accurate. In our experience, he has let the opposing party by with too much and we are left lacking confidence in him and his team. We pray he gets results in our favor soon and we don’t have to suffer anymore as was promised during our initial consultation. Colleagues and the reviews might recommended him but at this time, we are not seeing the same outcomes we had hoped for.

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Austin Eugene Williamson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dylan Driskell

Child custody lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I fully endorse this lawyer as Austin Williamson is an established and reputable attorney in the legal community. I have had the pleasure of litigating multiple cases with Austin and in doing so I was able to see firsthand how passionately he represents his clients while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism."

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Benjamin McBride

Family lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Austin's knowledge and skill in the practice of family law is impressive. He genuinely cares for his clients' well being and makes sure they are taken care of to the best of his ability. I strongly urge you to give Austin a call if you are in need of a family law attorney."

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Brittany O'Brien

Child custody lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Austin is a hard worker with a great attitude."

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Jack Wagoner

Unknown lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His office was right down the street from mine and he needs to come to work for me."

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Angela Mann

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Clinton Lancaster

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Quincy McKinney

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Austin on a number of cases and have always found him to be well prepared, diligent, passionate, and professional."

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Kristin Riggan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Austin is very smart. I recommend him."

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Stefan McBride

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Austin is an excellent attorney, and I would not hesitate to recommend him."

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Shannon Holloway

Child custody lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Austin is a fierce advocate for his clients. I enjoy practicing with him both in and out of the courtroom."

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Alexander Owings

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alison Lee

Family lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Austin for over ten years, and I have always found him to be an intelligent, responsible and compassionate person, both in his personal life and in his career. He always strives to find the best results for his clients, and will work diligently to make those results happen. I endorse this lawyer."

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Dylan Driskell

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Brittany O'Brien

Family lawyer

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Angela Mann

Unknown lawyer

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Quincy McKinney

Family lawyer

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Jennifer Glover

Family lawyer

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Stefan McBride

Family lawyer

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Kristin Riggan

Family lawyer

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Megan Wooster

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AVVO Clients' Choice Award 2017, AVVO

2016

AVVO Clients' Choice Award 2016, AVVO

2015

AVVO Clients' Choice Award 2015, AVVO

2015

Certificate of Completion Collaborative Law Practice Training, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Superb Rating, AVVO

2014

Certification as an Attorney Ad Litem, The Supreme Court of Arkansas

2014

AVVO Clients' Choice Award 2014, AVVO

2011

Certificate of Service, Missouri Bar Association Young Lawyers Section

2008

Certification as a Guardian Ad Litem, The Missouri Bar

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Senior Associate Attorney, Rooney McBride & Smith, LLC

2016 - 2017

Attorney, Kamps & Stotts, PLLC

2011 - 2016

Attorney, The Owings Law Firm

2010 - 2011

Partner, Hulston, Jones & Marsh

2005 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Hulston, Jones & Marsh

Associations

2011 - Present

Pulaski County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Arkansas Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Arkansas Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2011 - Present

Arkansas Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Member

2011 - Present

Missouri Bar, Family Law Section

Member

2005 - Present

Missouri State Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2017

Arkansas Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chair Elect

2015 - 2016

Arkansas Bar Association, Family Law Section

Vice Chair

2009 - 2011

Missouri Bar Young Lawyers Section Council

Member

Education

2005

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Drury University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Radio Broadcast

Financial Considerations in Divorce

2014

2014 Domestic Relations Law Seminar

Trends in Social Media

2008

Moderator for 12-Hour Guardian Ad Litem training

Guardian Ad Litem Training

Publications

2018

Rooney McBride & Smith Legal Blog What Role Does a Child Play in Court

2017

Rooney McBride & Smith Legal Blog The Purpose and Role of a Guardian Ad Litem

2017

Rooney McBride & Smith Legal Blog Child Custody: Basics and Updates

2017

Rooney McBride & Smith Legal Blog Five Pitfalls to Delaying Divorce

Languages

English

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