Keith D. Maples

Keith D. Maples

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Family ... +3 more

316 West 12th Street, Suite 110, Austin, TX

About Keith

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Mediation 25%

26 years

25%
Child Custody 10%

35 years

10%
Child Support 10%

35 years

10%
Family 10%

20 years career devoted to divorce and custody representation

35 years

10%
Guardianship 10%

35 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 34 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1991

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Walters Gilbreath, PLLC

316 West 12th Street, Suite 110, Austin, TX, 78701

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Keith D. Maples's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sue | December 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Attorney

Keith is amazing. If your divorce involves a child with special needs, there simply is no attorney more knowledgable than Keith. He seeks what is fair, just and reasonable. He is accessible , supportive and as nice as can be!

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Decision to Hire this Lawyer

Keith's knowledge, confidence, and sense of humor got me through a very difficult time. He was efficient and clear in his communications during the legal proceeding, and I felt confident and very happy to have him by my side. His para legal, Spring Liberty was incredibly helpful as well. Great tea...m, great experience they bring to tough situations!

Posted by Barb | February 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend

Keith came highly recommended from a friend whose husband serves as a Judge and who spoke highly of Keith's reputation for doing what is fair and just for the children of divorce. He served as the lead attorney on my divorce case and did the initial consultation with me. Keith managed to put me at ea...se despite the obvious emotional distress I was under, and although I ended up working with an associate at his firm, he remained involved in my case, offering his nearly encyclopedic knowledge of family law as needed. I am so grateful to have had him in my corner during this difficult time in my life, and can't say enough about him and his entire firm.

Posted by Melissa | April 17, 2015 | Child Custody

The best ever.

I contacted Keith Maples to ask him a question about my former foster son who was having a REALLY hard time with his child's mother. Keith understood that my foster son had NO money to hire an attorney and volunteered to take his case, pro bono. My foster son was beyond proud -- for the first time,... perhaps in his life, he felt heard, understood and respected by Keith. This was not an easy case and Keith didn't make a dime off of it, but the way he represented my foster son was as if he was the most important paying client Keith Maples ever had. Being represented by such a respectable, talented attorney made my foster son feel as if he mattered. It changed him and he tries every single day to prove that this decision was the right one for his little girl. I am eternally grateful for Keith's capable expertise, his commitment and his calm demeanor. Child custody cases are always hard, and this one was a mess, but he got the job done. My foster son now has primary custody of his daughter. He would have NEVER been able to do this on his own. Keith Maples is a brilliant, compassionate attorney. I given him a 38 on a scale of 1 to 10.

Posted by Alejandro | November 15, 2011 | Family

Great Lawyer

Keith is one of the best prepared and thorough attorneys I have worked with in any category of law. He always acted as my advocate and even a friend when I needed him in that role. He was honest with me at all times and never took his eye off the ball. He was able to assess the situation from all ang...les and had the vision to anticipate the possible outcomes. In his approach to my case he always sought the best solution that could preserve the integrity of my family. While he looked for a favorable result, he did it with full regard and respect for the ethical elements of the process. He was a consummate professional who held me as his client accountable and never hesitated to push back in order to do the right think. In my judgment, Keith's demeanor inspires confidence and trust. Both critical when dealing with what is typically a highly stressful life event. He is a very wise Attorney, compassionate and understanding. And he helps provide balance and perspective to his clients when the emotional side tends to blind them. I felt fortunate to have had him on my side and grateful to have been sent to him.

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Keith D. Maples's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daryl Weinman

Family lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledge, experienced and professional."

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Hilton Moore

Family lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Keith. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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William Powers

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Keith for many years, and have had the pleasure to work with and against him in family law cases. He is very knowledgeable of the law and a skilled and compassionate advocate for his clients. Keith is also an excellent mediator who I trust can get the job done. I endorse this attorney."

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Frederick Walker

Family lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judith Bryant

Mediation lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joe Milner

Family lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Keith Maples is one of the best Family Law attorneys I have dealt with. He knows the law and has made it his business to learn about issues that are beyond what a good lawyer should know. He is compassionate, keeps the interest of the children in mind, and at the same time is a skilled advocate. I have mediated some of his cases and he has mediated some of mine. I have been consistently impressed."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

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2018

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2017

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2016

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2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Top 50 Lawyers in Central and West Texas, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2007

Rising Star Citation, Super Lawyers

N/A

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2026 - Present

Senior Partner, Walters Gilbreath, PLLC

2007 - 2026

Partner, Noelke Maples St. Leger Bryant, LLP

Associations

2013 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Texas chapter)

Fellow

2013 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Committee on Impact of Special Needs Children - Member

2012 - Present

Imagine A Way Foundation

Board Member

2012 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2009 - Present

Volunteer Legal Services

Board Member

2003 - Present

Travis County Family Law Advocates

Treasurer

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

Member

State Bar of Texas

Member

2013 - 2014

State Bar of Texas

Member, Standing Committe on Paralegals

2011 - 2011

Volunteer Legal Services

Treasurer

2001 - 2002

Travis County Bar Association in Family Law Section

Chairman

2000 - 2001

Travis County Bar Association

Vice Chairman

1999 - 2000

Travis County Bar Association

Treasurer

1998 - 2002

Travis County Bar Association

Director

Education

1991

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Houston

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Collaborative Law CLE

To Collaborate or Not?

2014

Breaking Boundaries in Custody Litigatioin

Possession, Access, and Support for the Special Needs Child

2014

Advanced Elder Law and Guardianship

The Intersection of Family Law and Elder Law

2012

2012

35th Annual Marriage Dissolution Institute Special Needs Children’s Issues

2008

4th Annual Collaborative Law Spring Retreat

Lead From Behind

Publications

2011

State Bar of Texas, Advanced Family Law Seminar Issues for the Disabled or Special Needs Child

2010

Advanced Family Law Child Support for Children with Disabilities

2009

Roadmaps Collaborative Institute of Texas The Role of Mediation in Dificult Collaborative Cases

2005

State Bar of Texas, Advanced Family Law Seminar "Confidentiality Issues in CPS Cases"

N/A

Winning Techniques in Family Law Litigation "Expect the Unexpected"

N/A

Collaborative Law and Mediation "How To Balance Litigation"

N/A

State Bar of Texas, Advanced Family Law Seminar The Inherited Collaborative Case

Languages

English

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