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

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
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+ 12
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

evansfamilylawgroup.com/

Evans Family Law Group

714 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, TX, 78602

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James W. Evans's Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 43 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Liana | April 21, 2015 | Child Custody

Father won child custody case

Great result, couldn’t ask for a better lawyer! He was the only attorney that offer free consultation and gave us extraordinary legal advice about our situation. We hired Jimmy Evans for a child custody case and won full custody and termination the biological mother’s right. He was very knowledgeabl...e throughout the whole process and his office staffs are very helpful. I would recommend Jimmy Evans to anyone who is going through a child custody battle.

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend

I am very happy to have chosen James W. Evans (Jimmy) to defend my rights during my divorce for several different reasons. First, his office has an enormous amount of experience and savvy during the process. Second, their advice put this scary process into perspective and guided me in a systematic ...fashion making me feel more comfortable. Third, Jimmy recommendations and legal approach enabled me to obtain favorable rights during the mediation process. For example, what started with limited possession schedule was finalized into an equal split. Fourth, the final separation and decree was finalized in a smooth mediation which served to protect our family from a lengthy and possibly painful court appearance. I appreciate this and the many other items he managed me through during this process. I highly recommend Mr. Jimmy Evans for anyone who is in need of a strong supporter and manager of a family law matter.

Posted by Matthew | November 12, 2014 | Child Custody

I recommend Mr. Evans

Mr. Evans assured me that I had a good case for getting more time with my son, he and Julio De La Llata met with my current wife and myself and set up a plan to get more custody. Julio De La Llata represented us and I got even more than I expected, it was a home run! I can't thank them enough for the... outcome

Posted by Debbie | May 07, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Knowlegable, Experienced, Ethical, Honest, Straightforward, Available, Effective, and Compassionate

Jimmy represented in me a complicated divorce with difficult custody challenges, safety/protective issues and during a time of harsh financial struggles for me and my kids. Jimmy and his team were very responsive, available, and helpful during every aspect of this stressful time. Jimmy helped me foc...us on what was really important and helped keep me off the emotional roller coaster of anxiety, misinformation, and the fear from scary threats from my ex-husband and his council. Jimmy keenly understood what the judge considered important and what was irrelevant. Due to his direct, realistic but kind approach, he helped me stay rational and focused - with my "eyes on the prize" so to speak. I also appreciated his concern for my children and how we were managing during the very scary process of divorce. If you want a crazy aggressive lawyer who will help you get into a lot heated battles, then Jimmy isn't for you. But if you want to obtain justice with integrity, maintain a sense of sanity, dignity with as little emotional pain as possible for you and your children, then hire Jimmy and his very knowledgeable effective team. They know what they are doing and will help you every step of the way so you can finally rebuild and move on.

Posted by Paul | May 17, 2013 | Adoption

Complicated Case, Constructive, Creative and Complete Closure

Working with Jimmy Evans law practice was such a welcome change after having wasted time and money on the same adoption case with other so-called ‘Family Law’ lawyers in Austin. This firm specializes in Family Law, and knows what they are doing. His office is professional, but not ‘stuffy’ feel...ing, well organized and efficiently run. If you call, they answer the phone, talk with you or take a message, and someone will get a response back to you in a timely manner. Jimmy and the staff know how to make effective use of email and don’t “nickel and dime” their clients Jimmy listens to what you have to say and involves you in the thinking and strategy to come up with the best approach – he treats the client with respect and acknowledges that the process, while sometimes stressful, is best handled as a collaboration, and that the client might also have a brain and know something about the particulars of their case. We were able to review documents before submissions to the court, and Jimmy is good at delegating these logistical items to staff whom incur lower billing costs, saving money for the client. Jimmy and firm enabled us to complete the adoption -- after several other lawyers had advised us we would probably not be successful in this quest. We’d recommend Jimmy Evans Law Firm for those in need of a “Family Law” lawyer who really knows his stuff.

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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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