Tristan Harris Longino

Tristan Harris Longino

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

1811 Bering Dr Ste 420, Houston, TX

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Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 14 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2011

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Longino Law

1811 Bering Dr Ste 420, Houston, TX, 77057

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Tristan Harris Longino's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Posted by Oleg | December 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Legal Representation

I retained Tristan H. Longino to represent me in a complex post-divorce enforcement case involving significant property and financial issues. Looking back, I’m genuinely grateful for Tristan’s support and guidance throughout the entire process. From the start, Tristan impressed me with his deep kn...owledge of Texas family law and his careful attention to my case. He took the time to walk me through every claim, patiently explained my options, and made sure I understood each step. I always felt that my interests were his priority. Tristan’s negotiation skills really stood out during mediation. He advocated for me with determination and helped reach a fair, practical settlement that resolved all outstanding claims. The final order reflected a balanced outcome, including the vacating of the QDRO, a clear payment schedule, and a mutual release of claims. What I appreciated most was Tristan’s responsiveness and clear communication. He answered my questions promptly, kept me updated at every stage, and made complex legal issues easy to understand. His professionalism and courtesy in dealing with the court, opposing counsel, and everyone involved made a stressful situation much easier to handle. I truly felt supported and confident with Tristan by my side. I highly recommend Tristan H. Longino to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, diligent, and genuinely client-focused attorney for family law matters.

Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

Do not waste your money!

I chose this law firm because of all the good reviews and now I am wondering if they were even true. I had a meeting here last week and Tristan seemed to be the least interested in helping me. He yawned twice during the consultation and basically made me feel like there was nothing I could do in my d...ivorce, but yet still said I should hire them. Waste of money and I wish I never went!!

Tristan Longino

Replied last February 06, 2018

I do occasionally yawn; that is not an expression of disinterest or boredom, but due to the fact that I have two young children, one of whom has adopted the fun habit of intermittently coming into my and my wife's room in the middle of the night and whispering to me at our bedside (which had happened the night prior to this). I apologize that the impression given was a lack of interest. I don't sugar coat things. If the facts and laws do not support a desired outcome, I won't lie about it to be retained in a consultation. I believe it takes more integrity and courage to tell someone—client or consult—that they have a terrible case than to soft sell them into unproductive litigation. I apologize if your takeaway from our meeting was that there was nothing you could do, but we did discuss your options. I suggested steps you could take to protect yourself at the outset to ensure you could not be cut off from resources and unable to retain counsel or pay living expenses. We also discussed the fact that there was not much community property to divide due to the short duration of the marriage. We discussed that, under the Texas Constitution and Family Code, most of the assets would be the separate property of your spouse, having been brought into the marriage by your spouse. We discussed that there could be a reimbursement claim for the loan principal paid down during the marriage, but that the recovery would be small since most of the payments would be going to service interest and not principal. We also discussed that the longer the marriage went on, the more community estate would be funded for division, and that it is typically in the "moneyed" party's interest to "buy" a quick divorce to avoid funding the property division. I apologize you felt that I didn't care. I do stand by the advice I gave even though it wasn't what you wanted to hear. I hope this review makes clear that these reviews are, in fact, written by real people. I believe my other reviews, which were written by people I represented as opposed to after an hour long consultation, more accurately reflect that I care about my clients and, further, care more about providing realistic advice than pushing legal services.

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The ONLY Attorney you should Hire

Tristan went way above & beyond my expectations!! After hiring & firing 2 attorneys during a nasty custody battle I had no faith left in the family court system or attorneys, until I met Tristan & the Skillern Firm! He worked very HARD for my son & I, always kept me in the loop and didn't stop until ...he made a very wrong situation right! I wouldn't hire anyone but Tristan, he is top notch, he takes his job very seriously & will do everything in his power to help!

Posted by Daniel | March 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Peace of Mind

After two different attorneys, my case was all but lost, until I found Mr. Longino. From the moment I first talked to Mr. Longino until my case was over, I was at complete ease that I had made the right choice. I emailed the law firm requesting a consultation 5 days before my next hearing. I receiv...ed a call within an hour to schedule a phone consultation for the following day. Mr. Longino looked at my case and did some initial research before the consultation. He was honest and straightforward about my case. He described in detail what approach he would take in representing me and why he felt it would be a better route. By the hearing date, Mr. Longino had done more for my case than my previous attorney had done in 8 months. He worked on my complicated case for a year, and not once did I feel frustrated or lost as to what was going on. He is very thorough in his preparation for hearings and is exactly who you want at your side when dealing with legal issues. An aggressive, yet calm attorney who is knowledgeable and trustworthy is hard to find. I can’t thank him enough for what he did.

Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Very good Attoeney

Tristan is a very good Attorney, He represent me very well in my modification of child custody. He is very details orieneed and kept me well advised. He kept me in details regarding my case. I would to anybody if somebody is looking for a Attorney In Family Law.

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Tristan Harris Longino's Lawyer Endorsements

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Emily Ross

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have great respect for Tristan as a fellow colleague. He is intelligent, hard working, and professional. I frequently bend his ear to discuss complex and technical legal issues; he is highly knowledgeable and always offers an intellectual perspective."

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Cynthia Tracy

Family lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Tristan is highly skilled in family law and advocated very well on behalf of his client. He was thorough in his research and argued the legal issues effectively in court. Most importantly, he is very ethical. I have a great deal of respect for Tristan."

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Michael Nguyen

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tristan is one of the smartest lawyers I know. He prepares his cases dutifully and diligently to get results for his clients. If you need a sharp and tough fighter in your corner, Tristan is your man!"

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Mark Thiessen

Family lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tristan is a fantastic family lawyer. If the client has a lot of money they need to hire Tristan. He knows all about the tax consequences that can affect people that other lawyers don't even mention. He saved our client hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes by making smart decision in the division of the marital property. Amazing mind and trial skills make him a lethal family trial attorney."

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Caitlin Thorpe

Family lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tristan is one of the smartest attorney's that I have had the pleasure to work with. He knows more case law than any other attorney I have worked with. He is a zealous advocate that is capable of both winning in the court room and reaching creative settlements."

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Monica Rawlins

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Knox

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Tristan for several years and have nothing but the highest regard for his dedication to his clients and providing excellent, personal representation."

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Scott Frase

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tristan is a smart lawyer with a unique style that sets him apart from his peers. He is compassionate but is not afraid to take a stand when it matters. He's helped me in my own legal career."

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Matthew Skillern

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Tristan is a fantastic Divorce lawyer. He is knowledgeable, zealous, and truly cares about his clients and the outcomes of their cases. Anyone represented by Tristan will be well-served and will get the best possible result for their situation."

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Rafiq Dhanani

Unknown lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tristan knows what he is doing, and he cares about his clients' needs. I endorse this lawyer."

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Calli Baldwin

Family lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer and his work. Tristan is a thorough and hardworking advocate for his clients."

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Debra Casaceli

Family lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Knox

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Matthew Skillern

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2014

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2009

John Black Moot Court Competition Semifinalist, Moot Court

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Managing Member, Longino Law

2019 - 2022

Presiding Judge, 245th Family District Court, Harris County, Texas

2014 - 2018

Associate, Skillern Law PLLC

2013 - 2014

Manager, Longino Law, PLLC

2012 - 2013

Associate Attorney, Chris A. Spofford, P.C.

2011 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Law Clerk, Nichols Law, PLLC

2010 - 2010

Law Clerk, 312th Judicial District Court Harris County Family Law Center

2009 - 2009

Summer Associate, Duane Morris, LLP

2007 - 2008

Operations Coordinator, Dell Financial Services L.P.

2005 - 2007

Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch, Fenner & Pierce

Associations

2018 - Present

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

Member

2017 - Present

Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists

Member

2012 - Present

Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law American Inn of Court

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

2011 - Present

Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Defended Modification

Won for client

Defended Modification

Denied for opposing party

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Education

2011

University of Houston

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Richmond

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2022

State Bar of Texas, Advanced Family Law Seminar

Home or Away Game? Jurisdiction and Venue Issues

2022

Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program

Preparing for Temporary Orders in a Pro Bono Family Case

2022

Houston Bar Association

Overcoming Family Law Presumptions

2022

Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists

Forensic Custody, Psychiatric, & Psychological Evaluations

2022

Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists

Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

2021

Houston Bar Association Professionalism Committee

Texas Day of Civility in the Law

2020

Houston Bar Association

Zoom, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Have Remote Hearings

2020

Houston Bar Association

Case Assessment from Intake to Mediation

2020

Houston Bar Association

Whose Jurisdiction Is It Anyway? A Discussion on Long Arm Jurisdiction, Subject Matter Jurisdiction and the UCCJEA

2019

University of Houston Law Center & Family Lawyers of Texas

Judges Panel

2019

Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program

Judges Panel

2019

Houston Bar Association

What You Need to Know About Experts and Arbitration

2019

Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists

Taking Care of Business: Entities, Divorce and Claims Outside the Family Code

2014

Weekly CLE

Navigating Tort Matters in Your Family Law Case

2014

2014 New Licensee Institute

Your First Year as an Attorney

Publications

2022

State Bar of Texas, Advanced Family Law Seminar Home or Away Game? Jurisdiction and Venue Issues

2011

State Bar of Texas 34th Annual Marriage Dissolution Institute Dealing with Damages: Recoveries as Property

2011

State Bar of Texas Advanced Family Law Course Fiduciary Litigation

2011

State Bar of Texas Fiduciary Litigation Seminar Fiduciary Litigation: Duties and Obligations between Parent, Child, and Third Parties

Languages

English

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