$ 300-325 per hour
PRO
also known as Katherine L. Obando, Katherine Obando
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Katherine L. Obando has exclusively practiced Family Law in Texas since 2017. She is well-respected in the regional legal community and has strong relationships with other counsel and court personnel. Katherine is an important member of the Coldwell Bowes LLP legal team, providing creativity in strategy and settlement discussions, and outstanding client communications. In 2021, she was selected as a Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, as published in Super Lawyers Magazine and Texas Monthly Magazine. She is also a Preferred Professional for family law attorneys by the Lead Her Board of Texas.
Katherine obtained her law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law in 2017. She has experience in Travis County, Williamson County, Bastrop County, Hays County, and Bell County. An engaged member of the law community, she is a member of the Family Law Sections of the State Bar of Texas, Austin Bar Association, and Hispanic Bar Association.
During her time at Texas A&M School of Law, Katherine was a member of the Hispanic Student Bar Association and served as a Student Ambassador for the law school, often representing the school at recruiting events, tours, and networking opportunities. Katherine also volunteered as a student attorney for the Texas A&M School of Law’s Family Law and Veteran Benefits clinic, on a pro-bono basis.
Katherine graduated from St. Edwards University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology. While at St. Edwards University, she was Vice President of Phi Alpha Delta and a Student Ambassador for the school, serving as a mentor for incoming students. Additionally, Katherine spent a year interning at the Travis County District Attorney’s office while also volunteering with organizations including Habitat for Humanity and American Civil Liberties Union.
While Katherine was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, her family relocated to Austin when she was eleven years old. She considers herself an “Austinite” having attended middle school, high school, and St. Edwards University in Austin. Her family is originally from Nicaragua and she is completely fluent in Spanish, giving her the opportunity to represent Spanish speaking clientele as the need arises.
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8 years
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$ 300-325 per hour
Always
State: Texas
Acquired: 2017
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2801 Via Fortuna, Terrace 7, Suite 250, Austin, TX, 78746
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Posted by Madeline | October 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Katherine truly did the impossible for me. She took on my case when things felt completely hopeless and turned it into the best possible outcome I could’ve imagined. From day one, she was honest, sharp, and fiercely dedicated, always one step ahead and fully invested in making sure I was protected an...
Posted by Scott | October 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Katherine is one of the best attorney’s in Austin.. Katherine is very responsive and reliable. She made my case a breeze when I did not understand certain things. I would highly recommend Katherine as anyone’s attorney. Thank you Katherine for everything you made happen for me..
Posted by Brett | May 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Navigating the family court system can be terrifying. Finding myself in this position and knowing the battles ahead to fight for possession and decision-making rights for my child was beyond nerve-racking, I wasn't sure where to turn. Enter Katherine Obando… There aren’t enough characters to adequ...
Posted by John | November 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I was referred to Katherine by a friend. Katherine and her Team really set the tone for my experience by being very prompt with a response after my initial inquiry. During our initial meeting Katherine was very thorough at explaining to me the process of drafting a prenuptial agreement and was very...
Posted by Jenny | December 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Katherine and team were amazing. I switched law firms to them about mid way through my divorce and from the first day I knew I was in good hands. Divorce is never easy and Katherine was always there to help me understand “legal jargon” in every day language, kept me up to date and gave me options on ...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Katherine for over two years and I am consistently impressed with her attentiveness to clients and willingness to put in extra hours to ensure her client's positive result."
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2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Preferred Professional for Female Law Attorneys, LeadHERboard
2024 - Present
Associate Attorney, Coldwell Bowes
2021 - 2024
Associate, Bollier Ciccone LLP
2017 - 2021
Associate Attorney, Evans Family Law Group
2016 - 2016
Law Clerk, Evans Family Law Group
2016 - 2017
Student Attorney, Family & Veterans Advocacy Group
2014 - 2014
Student Intern, Travis County District Attorney's Office
2018 - Present
Hispanic Bar Association of AustinMember
2017 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2017 - Present
Austin Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Austin Bar Association of Young LawyersMember
2017 - Present
Austin Bar Association of Young LawyersMember
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2017
JD - Juris Doctor
2014
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
Spanish