Lisa M. Vanauken

Lisa M. Vanauken

4.9
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 27 years

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

6575 West Loop S Ste 500, Bellaire, TX

About Lisa

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 30%

27 years

30%
Adoption 5%

27 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 27 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Lisa M. VanAuken

6575 West Loop S Ste 500, Bellaire, TX, 77401

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Lisa M. Vanauken's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (9) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Kamau | April 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My first ever lawyer

Lisa is one of the most caring lawyer i've met, she helped me fight in my case and got results that I needed in my case. She puts her foot down and handles business and is always there to help.

Posted by Leon | March 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Flawless

I didn’t realize how smoothly everything had gone in my custody case until I had another custody case in a different state with a different lawyer. Lisa took my first case almost 5 years ago and the communication with her was quick. She made zero mistakes. Everything was done in like 2 weeks. I didn’...t leave a review then cause it was an agreed case, I expected everything to go smoothly. I expected everything to be done quickly. Fast forward 5 years and I have my second agreed upon custody case, where me and the mother agreed on everything. But my lawyer this time had everything wrong. Names. Birthdays. Everything. We corrected tons of the info. I actually corrected him through text on all of it and he still managed to spell the moms husbands name wrong, which resulted in delays getting me on the birth certificate. While making that correction he accidentally took out the paragraph where it said my daughter would take my name. My daughter is now old enough to know her name and speak and we’re still battling the lawyer to correct it. I’m filing a bar complaint currently. So although I didn’t have to go to battle with Lisa as my lawyer, she did handle my case so flawlessly and I never had to worry about correcting her work. And probably set the expectations too high for my next lawyer.

Posted by alton | September 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Life Saver

Lisa had represented 4 previous family members and won each case, my dad told me about her and after having 6 consultations, I was glad I chose Lisa. Situations involving, divorce, potential custody battles are very scary but Lisa made the process so much easier. She talked with me as if I were her f...amily member, I was able to contact her anytime I needed. She saved me over 33k with retroactive payments and I’m very grateful. I usually don’t post reviews but I’d love to help someone feel the relief and comfort I did in such difficult times.

Posted by anonymous | May 6, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

star only review

Although I did not hire this attorney, her information helped me initiate the DIY process. I am grateful for her response and hope everything works out in my troubling situation.

Posted by elisamarq | October 4, 2014

amazing

Lisa didn't make me feel like a client, lisa made me feel like a friend. She made me feel good about my situation and was Honest and kept me informed about my situation. I will keep her as an attorney for my family situations. I recommend lisa too anyone who is having any family problems that requir...es legal assistance. She will help you and make sure you concerns are heard and questions are answered.

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Lisa M. Vanauken's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Adams

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Walter Hnot,

Adoption lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Sean Musgrove

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Gordon

Unknown lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael LeMond

Family lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She answers questions on avvo with a clear understanding of the law. He is an asset to the legal community."

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Melissa Williams

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Other

"I not only endorse this attorney, I give this attorney 5 stars! Well respected in the community and proven to be effective."

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Mark Land

Family lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms/ Vanauken offer great legal advice and is well respected."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"With a great track record of published answers to consumers' questions on Avvo.com and the recommendations from clients and attorneys alike, it is easy to see that attorney Vanauken is skilled and knows the law well too. If you have a legal question in his area of expertise, she is your answer."

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Vanauken is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. I highly recommend her legal services."

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John O'Brien

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Grant Frankfurt

Unknown lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is a dedicated, knowledgeable, and hard working attorney. She fights for her clients. I recommend her without reservation."

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Dorothea Laster

Family lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Vanauken is a brilliant attorney. I enjoy reading her responses on AVVO. Her advice is spot on. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Robert von Dohlen

Family lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Fran Brochstein

Family lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Her answers on www.avvo.com are thoughtful and carefully worded. She has an outstanding grasp of TX Family Law."

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Family lawyer

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Dorothea Laster

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Lisa M VanAuken

1998 - 2005

Partner, Brennan Johnson Law Firm

Education

1998

University of Houston Law Center

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1995

State University of New York, College at Plattsburgh

B.A.

Languages

English

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