Kristal Cordova Thomson

Kristal Thomson is a partner in Goranson Bain Ausley’s San Antonio office and one of the most credentialed family law attorneys in Texas. She is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization — a distinction held by fewer than three percent of Texas attorneys — and a Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only honor limited to 100 of the top family law trial lawyers in the United States. With more than 20 years of experience, she advises business owners, executives, and professionals through divorce involving significant estates, complex financial structures, and sensitive family dynamics.

Her practice is built around the financial complexity that defines high-asset cases: trust characterization, separate and community property tracing, business valuation disputes, reimbursement claims, and above-guideline child support. She develops strategy from the outset, whether the path is negotiation, Collaborative Divorce, or full litigation — and brings the local court knowledge that comes from more than two decades of practice in San Antonio’s courts.

Kristal’s approach is deliberately measured. Her goal is strategic: identifying where strong advocacy is genuinely necessary, preserving leverage for the moments that matter most, and preparing fully for trial when the case calls for it. For clients navigating consequential decisions under pressure, she provides candid, grounded guidance that leads to better long-term outcomes.

Kristal is one of San Antonio’s most-recognized family law attorneys — Board Certified, named “Lawyer of the Year” for Family Law in San Antonio by Best Lawyers in America (2021 and 2023), continuously listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2020, repeatedly selected to Texas Super Lawyers, a recipient of the Brian Webb Legislative Award from the Texas Family Law Foundation, and holding an AV® Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Beyond her recognition, Kristal has held leadership roles across Texas family law: Past President of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Past Chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, and Past President of the Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

Kristal also considers the legal education of her clients and colleagues a cornerstone of strong advocacy. She has delivered over 100 continuing legal education speeches around the country, covering nearly every topic in family law.