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 1 - 5 of 27 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Experience with Evans Family Law Group

Evans Family Law Group was a fantastic choice for my divorce. They were incredibly responsive throughout the entire process and always made time to answer my questions. What could have been a stressful and overwhelming experience was made much easier thanks to their guidance and support. I truly appr...eciate how smoothly they handled everything and would highly recommend them to anyone needing a reliable and compassionate family law firm.

Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Successful Termination & Adoption

The entire team at Evans Family Law took great care of our case, which was a termination and adoption. Jimmy made sure we were well informed the entire process. His associates took us under their wing, always communicating and very organized. They understood how important our case was to our children... and provided us with outstanding counsel and support the whole way through. I highly recommend Jimmy Evans and his team.

Posted by Vanessa | February 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Lawyer for real people

I highly recommend Evans Family Law! They helped me through my legal needs and helped me navigate through the process! SHARA was amazing and made me feel like more than just a case!

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Experienced, Professional and Understanding

I can't thank the Evans Family Law Group enough for their incredible support during my divorce process. From the very first consultation, they made me feel comfortable and understood. Their team is not only knowledgeable but also compassionate, guiding me through every step with clarity and patience.... What stood out to me was their dedication to finding the best possible outcomes for their clients. They took the time to listen to my concerns and answered all my questions, ensuring I felt empowered in my decisions. The professionalism and expertise of the entire team were evident, and I truly felt like I was in good hands. If anyone finds themselves needing family law services, I wholeheartedly recommend the Evans Family Law Group. They turned a challenging time in my life into a more manageable and positive experience. Thank you, Evans Family Law Group!

Posted by Cameron | January 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Don't step foot in Family Court without Evans Law Firm

Absolutely blown away by the compassion and expertise of Jimmy Evans and Ashley Szymonek! Going through a Family court with children is incredibly difficult, let me tell you, you're going to need Jimmy Evans, and even more so if you're the father; sorry to break the bad news, but the family court ...is NO place for a Dad, it's going to be twice as difficult for you, but Jimmy truly made the process possible. From our first consultation, I felt heard and understood. Evans Law Firm patiently explained every step, answered all my questions (no matter how small), and always kept my children's best interests at heart. Jimmy Evans is not only a brilliant legal mind but also a skilled negotiator. Evans's law firms worked tirelessly and are inching toward a fair resolution with a very tough co-parent. They have always remained professional and respectful. Their calm demeanor and clear communication helped de-escalate tense situations and kept the focus on finding solutions. What truly sets Jimmy Evans apart is his genuine empathy and ingrained passion for not the business of the family case but rather the families and people within the cases themselves. This guy gave a closing statement in my Jury Trial case to the facts that even made me tear up. They went above and beyond to provide support and guidance during an emotionally turbulent time. I wholeheartedly recommend Evans Law Firm and, specifically, Jimmy Evans and Ashley Szymonek to anyone seeking a family attorney expert in their field and a compassionate advocate. Jimmy Evans, I will never be able to compensate you for the true value of your work and for continuing to help me navigate this challenging chapter of, most importantly, our son's life! Thank you Sir

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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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