$ 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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9 years
9 years
9 years
$ 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 Olivia | January 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
A brilliant and strategic legal advocate when it matters most - Worth every penny and then some
I’ll begin by saying that this review does not do justice in relaying how exceptional Katherine is. In selecting Coldwell Bowes to represent me in my highly contentious divorce, I was gifted the opportunity to work with Katherine throughout my entire case. Her five star reviews don’t lie - she is han...
Posted by Jenny | December 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Detailed. Honest. Relatable. Hands down the best!
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 ...
Posted by LeAnn | January 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
Fabulous Attorney, Genuine and Wonderful Person
I found myself in an unfortunate family law situation with a unique set of facts and not a lot of legal precedent on some of the issues. Katherine Obando represented me well in this. Throughout Katherine’s representation she was highly capable, involved, and very responsive as she vigorously work...
Posted by Amanda | September 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Incredible Experience
I retained Evans Family Law Firm to help me through a custody modification. I knew I was going in asking for the impossible and that the other side would make the process as difficult as possible. Katherine Obando immediately picked up my case and went to work while keeping me informed every step o...
Posted by Paola | December 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Excellent!!
Katherine stepped at the end of my case in court with a lot of professionalism, knowledgeable and supportive. She explained to me everything before the trial about the questions and how the whole process would be. She was able to finalize my case and she was amazing. I’m so grateful with Evans Family...
"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