Elizabeth J. Ayala

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Elizabeth J. Ayala

also known as Elizabeth J. Drake

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 9 years

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

2901 Via Fortuna, Terrace 6, Suite 450, Austin, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Elizabeth

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

50%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Family 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-475 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2019

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 9 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2016

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Coldwell Bowes LLP

2901 Via Fortuna, Terrace 6, Suite 450, Austin, TX, 78746

coldwellbowes.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Elizabeth online.

Elizabeth J. Ayala's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tom | December 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Extremely pleased!

I very highly recommend Elizabeth Ayala to represent anyone facing a divorce, whether contested or not. From the moment I met with Elizabeth, she was extremely professional and obviously knowledgeable with the divorce laws in Texas. At the same time, she made me feel confident in what I was facin...g, while also making me feel as though she completely understood my situation. Her concerns for my family and myself were genuine and she had our best interests in mind. That never changed throughout the process, ensuring I was informed of the status every step along the way. I was also extremely pleased with the outcome of my case.

Posted by Paola | December 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent experienced lawyer

I highly recommend Elizabeth, she is so nice and knowledgeable. She was so caring and thoughtful in resolve the disputes I had with my ex-husband. I trust in her since the beginning cause I felt that she really understood my needs. I thought my case will take longer and would be tired and difficult... but with her experience and guidance everything was resolve really quickly and with the best outcome for me and my kids.

Posted by Maggie | December 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent

Elizabeth worked on my custody-enforcement case. She was professional and efficient. She seemed to be very experienced with situations like mine, and clearly was respected by members of the court. She offered creative solutions to minimize the amount of time, money, and energy that I had to spend on ...the case. I would highly recommend her, and plan to use her again in the future if my situation requires going back to court.

Posted by Gitanjali | October 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommended

Knowledgeable, Supportive, Effective and Compassionate. Stood by me throughout my case and guided me in a tough situation.

Posted by Gina | August 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Excellent

Elizabeth was kind, efficient and to the point with everything and explained all of my options and benefits to me in a very clear and concise manner. I trusted her and that made this process much easier. I would highly recommend Elizabeth and her team to anyone!

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Elizabeth J. Ayala's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Gilbreath

Family lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I've worked with Elizabeth for several years. She is one of the top young lawyers in Central Texas. I strongly recommend her"

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Brian Walters

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Elizabeth is a bright and hard working lawyer who can be relied upon to represent her clients very well. She is reliable, understanding and sharp as a tack. You will be happy that you hired Elizabeth."

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Elecia Wilson

Child custody lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I attended the University of Texas School of Law with Elizabeth and was enrolled in the Domestic Violence Clinic alongside her. Elizabeth is super smart and passionate and did a fabulous job of advocating her client's interests and fighting for the best interest of the child. An excellent trial lawyer, I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of family law representation"

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Katherine Obando

Family lawyer

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James Evans

Family lawyer

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Elecia Wilson

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Pro Bono Scholar - Torchbearer, University of Texas School of Law

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Attorney, Coldwell Bowes, LLP

2020 - 2023

Associate, Bollier Ciccone LLP

2016 - 2016

Law Clerk, McCullar Gilbreath, P.C.

2016 - 2020

Attorney, Evans Family Law Group

2015 - 2016

Student Attorney, University Of Texas School Of Law

2014 - 2016

Law Clerk, Walters | Gilbreath, PLLC

Associations

2016 - Present

Austin Young Lawyers Association

2016 - Present

State Bar of Texas

2016 - Present

Travis County Bar Association, Family Law Section

2016 - Present

Williamson County Bar Association

2016 - Present

Austin Bar Association

2016 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

2014 - 2016

Travis County Domestic Violence Task Force

Education

2016

University of Texas School of Law

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

2013

St Edward's University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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