James W. Evans

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James W. Evans

also known as Jimmy Evans

4.8
460 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

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

901 S Mopac, Bldg 1, Ste 250, Austin, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About James

Biography

Jimmy Evans is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

20 years

50%
Child Custody 40%

21 years

40%
Adoption 5%

20 years

5%
Family 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
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Platinum Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 30 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1995

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Evans Family Law Group

901 S Mopac, Bldg 1, Ste 250, Austin, TX, 78746

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Evans Family Law Group

714 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, TX, 78602

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James W. Evans's Reviews

Showing 191 - 195 of 263 reviews

Posted by JSM | November 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great group, extremely knowledgeable and honest about expectations

We had a complicated situation with continuing Jurisdiction for visitation and parenting agreements in 2 states, with one parent residing in a 3rd state when we were relocated to Texas for work. Evans Family Law group worked with our lawyers in the previous home state to get Jurisdiction in Texas, an...d helped us get the Parenting and Visitation agreement transferred and filed in Texas after a lengthy process. The result was the best possible outcome we could have hoped for, especially given the complicated nature of the situation at the beginning of the process. They are very knowledgeable in Texas and Federal (UCCJEA) family law, we highly recommend them for any situation. They will listen to you and help you achieve the best outcome for your children.

Posted by Tim | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Professional and Efficient

Mr. Evans represented me at a time when I was at my lowest point after my wife had left me. He told me exactly what to expect, developed a long-term strategy plan, and immediately put his plan into action. He and his staff's professionalism and knowledge of everything related to family law was precis...ely what I had sought in an attorney and he was able to secure everything I wanted. I would highly recommend him and his staff to anyone looking for family law help.

Posted by Theron | August 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

First Class Representation

I contacted Jimmy Evans in December of 2015. After explaining my situation, which sadly was a custody and visitation issue regarding my very young son, I agreed to hire him as my attorney. At that time, I had already spent close to $200,000 in attorney’s fees with several different family law att...orneys and made little, to no progress. My case was a particularly high conflict situation and my ex-wife had been successful in doing everything she could to prevent me from having access to our son. At this point, I had been fighting for additional visitation for five and half years and I still did not have even one single overnight visitation. I did not have access to set weekends, holidays, or summer vacations with my son. My only in-person visitation was one weekend a month, for four hours on Friday, and eight hours on Saturday and Sunday. Being a career military father stationed abroad made this situation even more difficult. Jimmy Evans studied the long history of my case. He developed strategies to involve the right people, such as the appropriate parenting facilitator and child therapist. He coached me in all aspects of how I needed to conduct myself, both in and out of the courtroom. His vision of what needed to happen in my case, combined with his unmatched ability for strategic thinking and appropriate situational aggressive tactics is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Jimmy did what he does best. He turned my dire and hopeless situation into everything I had ever hoped for. We recently attended the final hearing in my case and his representation was nothing short of phenomenal. I now have a standard possession order in place with a very short transition into expanded standard visitation. I have all the access and possession I had been fighting for all those years and I now get to see my son on a constant and continuing basis. Jimmy Evans has changed my life and the life of my young son in immeasurable ways. Jimmy has ensured that my son and I will have unhindered access to each other as a father and son should have. If you are going through the hell of divorce and/or custody issues, I urge you, I implore you, please contact the Evans Family Law Group today. I can sincerely tell you that as a 23-year military veteran, I have known many amazing men. I can also say that I have never known a better man than Jimmy Evans. In the simplest terms, he is the very definition of a hero and a man you can trust. I have informed Jimmy that he is free to pass on my direct number to any clients, or potential clients, that may feel the need to speak with me directly. I would be honored to be able to speak to anyone about this first-class attorney and a man that I call one of my truest friends. Jimmy is a man that you can trust, not only with your interests, but more importantly, with the interests of your children. There is not a single day that goes by that I don’t think about the miracle he has performed in my life and how grateful I am to have him representing me in the most hellish fight I’ve ever known. As I stated earlier, I have spent 23 years in the Armed Forces which included stays in very dangerous locations. I learned the value of trust early on. Jimmy has earned my unwavering trust and utmost respect. He is one of the most honorable men I have ever known. Give him a call. Thank you Theron Lord

Posted by Rich | June 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hire this Firm!!

Jimmy and his office are amazing! They work hard to ensure that your situation is handled with total professionalism. They are always responsive to your requests. Dina was always quick to reply and provide info in a really quick fashion. Jimmy looks at your particular situation and plans a solid co...urse of action. He fights for his clients which is after all why you need a good attorney. He was able to carve out a decree that we worked off of during mediation. When I left the mediation it was with a smile and knowing that I had a great legal team on my side. Call Jimmy. You won't regret that you did.

Posted by billly | May 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

client

Jimmy worked with us slot on cost of hiring got for the protective order barring me from seeing my son dismissed and got me joint custody he is amazing I would hire him again if needed

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James W. Evans's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Ayala

Family lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Jimmy for several years. His ability to think strategically is unparalleled."

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Daniel Miller

Family lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very responsive and knowledgeable. Attorney Evans was a pleasure to deal with and a real advocate for his clients."

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Brandon Bledsoe

Family lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jimmy is a tough opposing counsel. He practices family law the way a Russian chess master plays chess: He's always a few steps ahead of his opponent."

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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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Bruce Clark

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jimmy for many years. He is very professional and a highly skilled family law attorney."

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Lisa Londergan

Family lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leigh De La Reza

Family lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jimmy is a great advocate for his client. I highly recommend him. I have had the opportunity to see him in the courtroom and his trial skills are impressive."

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Kacy Dudley

Family lawyer | Jun 09

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 James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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William Powers

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have co-counseled with Jimmy in a number of cases, as well as been on the opposite side as Jimmy in cases. I have always been impressed with his creativity, advocacy for his clients and hard work. I endorse this attorney."

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James Gilbreath

Family lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jimmy is a great advocate for his clients"

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Garrett Higley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without equivocation. Jimmy has many qualities that distinguish him as a fine family law/divorce attorney. That being said, three jump to mind immediately. First, Jimmy is a man of his word. In a field that is often, by its nature, rife with anxiety, fear, and frustration, being able to trust another attorney's word has a tremendous impact on a client's ability to manage their emotions, the attorney' ability to remain focused on the legal issues, and finally, the overall cost of the suit. Secondly, Jimmy is reasonable, ever conducting "cost benefit analyses" of courses of action in suit and whether those courses of action lead to the best results with the least damage. And finally, Jimmy isn't afraid of a fight. I have found that most clients don't want to engage in heavy litigation, but do want to know that if they have to go to war, their guy knows how to throw punches. Jimmy can pack a wallop when needed."

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William Powers

Family lawyer

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Leigh De La Reza

Family lawyer

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Brian Walters

Family lawyer

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James Gilbreath

Family lawyer

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Garrett Higley

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

1995 - 2020

Owner, Evans Family Law Group

Associations

2010 - Present

Board Certified Family Law, Board of Legal Specialisation

2010 - Present

Lifetime Member Texas Academy Family Law Specialists

Travis County Bar, Family Law Section

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Education

1994

Texas Wesleyan University

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Austin College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Fundamentals of Divorce

Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish

Publications

2013

Inside the Minds: Thompson Reuters Child Custody LItigation and Settlements

Languages

Spanish

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