$ 300-325 per hour
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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
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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 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 PG | May 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Simply Outstanding
Katherine Obando is an outstanding, dedicated, wicked-smart divorce lawyer. She worked as Associate Counsel with Leslie Bollier as Lead Counsel on my high conflict divorce/child custody case. Her preparation, diligence, masterful depositions, and teamwork with my lead counsel and legal team helped us...
Posted by Penny | January 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce Lawyer
I am so thankful to have found Katherine and her team at Evans Family Law. Divorce is never an easy process but Katherine was there from beginning to end! She exceeded all my expectations and was there to fight for me and what was right! Her knowledge of the law is very impressive! If you need a Lawy...
Posted by Gitanjali | October 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommended
Katherine is knowledgeable, supportive and compassionate. I am thankful for her guidance and services in my case.
Posted by Matthew | June 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Amazing Attorney
I was involved in a highly volatile divorce/custody dispute. After nearly a year with a different attorney I decided to hire Evans Family Law Group—which was the best decision I ever made. Katherine represented me in my final mediation and was absolutely amazing. I ended up with a much better outc...
"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