also known as Jimmy Vaught
Jimmy Vaught is passionate about family law! In his more than 30 year career, he has always been active in appellate law, but in 1999, he made a conscious decision to become a highly regarded, well qualified family lawyer, and he has more than achieved both. Besides representing clients in traditional family law, Jimmy is also an arbitrator, mediator and is trained in collaborative family law. He works hard to settle and resolve disputes and takes a balanced and creative approach in all of his cases, whether in collaborative law, traditional family law, family law appeals or as a mediator or arbitrator for other attorneys and their clients. He is well liked and respected by almost every opposing counsel that he has worked with, and though he settles most cases, he is a formidable litigator when the circumstances require going to the courthouse. His reputation with the judiciary in venues where he practices is stellar.
Jimmy is board certified in both family law as well as civil appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is one of a handful of attorneys in Texas that are family law appellate specialists. He is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, one of only 1,600 attorneys nationwide who qualify for membership. The Academy’s website touts “To be represented by a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is to be represented by a leading practitioner in the field of family law.”
Jimmy is also a member of many of the policy making committees of the family law section of the State Bar as well as a member of the Texas Family Law Foundation and the State Bar Family Law Section’s Legislative Committee, whose goal is to write and review new legislation in Texas.
Jimmy’s unique qualifications, as well as his excellent character and experiences as a husband and father make him a highly skilled, compassionate and problem-solving family law attorney. His goal is to provide excellent representation and first class service to all of his clients.
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5929 Balcones Drive, Suite 201, Austin, TX, 78731
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Posted by anonymous | July 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I reached out to Mr. Vaught to handle a case that was adjudicated by one of the worst family judges to ever win an election. In the process of dealing with post divorce abuse and trauma, he laughed and said, “oh, I don’t believe that!” when I told him that my daughter’s therapist had not reported her...
I believe that you just posted this same review on another site. You were NEVER a client, and you obviously are unhappy with the entire family law legal community - Judges, Attorneys and therapists. I feel for you - family law is VERY personal, and unfortunately, everyone doesn't have a good experience. I wish it were different.
Posted by Cynthia | June 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Vaught was recommended to me by my lawyer to work on an appeal. He stepped in and has been very diligent in my case. He has helped me through process and has helped me understand the process. He has been so patient with me and helping me understand this complicated process. He is a very kno...
Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This organization does great work! They work together and listen along with being empathic! Rebeca, CiCi, Leigh and Tracy are awesome!! my daughter and I appreciated all their hard work. Thank you.
Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
At a time when all other law offices were closed the Vaught Law Firm, P.C. took the time to listen to my situation. Jimmy recommended Leigh de la Reza as my attorney. Leigh was the perfect choice. Rebecca McDonald is her paralegal and a pleasure to work with too. When you are going through a d...
Posted by Sibylle | April 14, 2015
Jimmy Vaught made the by nature awful process of getting divorced so much more "doable". His very professional demeanor and at the same time kind nature helped me tremendously: he patiently listened to all my questions, concerns, and doubts, and I had many, and cofidently steared me To where I neede...
"Jimmy is a wealth of knowledge for both family law and appellate issues. Working with him is always a great experience."
"Jimmy Vaught is an incredibly talented lawyer. He is a strong advocate for his clients and he has the experience and expertise to resolve complex family law issues. I have seen the preparation he puts into every trial, mediation, and appeal. Jimmy is compassionate and understanding about his clients needs. I highly recommend him."
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Austin's Top Attorneys in Family Law, Austin Monthly Magazine
2021
Austin's Top Attorneys in Family Law, Austin Monthly Magazine
2020
Austin's Top Attorneys in Family Law, Austin Monthly Magazine
2017
Top 50 Attorneys in Central/West Texas Area, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2016
Tier 1 Ranking in Family Law "Best Law Firms", Best Lawyers
2016
Austin Family Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Family Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Franklin Jones Best CLE Article Award, College of the State Bar of Texas
2012
Family Law - 2012-2024, Best Lawyers
2011
Texas Super Lawyer Family Law - 2011 to 2022, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
Texas Super Lawyer Family Law, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2004
Texas Super Lawyer Family Law, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2003
The Women's Advocacy Project, Public Service Award
2003
Texas Super Lawyer Family Law, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2000
Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
1988
Board Certified Civil Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025 - Present
Of Counsel, The Eggleston Law Firm, PC
2010 - Present
Founding Partner/ Senior Attorney, Vaught Law Firm, P.C.,
1900 - Present
Shareholder, Vaught Law Firm, P.C.
2003 - 2010
Attorney, McCullar Vaught, P.C.,
1995 - 2002
Associate, Law Offices of Edwin (Ted) J. Terry, P.C.,
1989 - 1995
Staff Attorney, Hon. Jack Hightower, Justice, The Supreme Court of Texas
2010 - Present
Lloyd Lockridge American Inn of CourtMember
2004 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
2004 - Present
Texas Chapter, American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
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