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Biography
Austin Family Law Attorney Melissa Williams has a comprehensive understanding of Texas family law. For over 23 years, she has provided clients throughout the state with high-quality legal services. As a result, she has a comprehensive understanding of this complex area of law as well as a long track record of success. In fact, she is a board-certified family law attorney, meaning she is an expert in this practice area. Attorney Melissa Williams genuinely cares about her clients and will do everything she can to help you achieve your legal goals. Whether you are seeking alimony, trying to adopt, going through a divorce, or anything else, she and her legal team can assist you. In both 2004 and 2005, she was named in Texas Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠. She understands the many different aspects of family law and can guide you throughout every step of the way.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
31 years
Child Custody
30%
31 years
Family
10%
31 years
Adoption
5%
31 years
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Licensed in Texas for 30 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1995
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Melissa M Williams
1114 Lost Creek Boulevard, Suite 310, Austin, TX, 78746
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Experience
Honors
2005
Top Young Attorneys in Texas, Texas Monthly Magazine
2004
Top Young Attorneys in Texas, Texas Monthly
2000
Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Board Certified Family Law Attorney, Melissa M Williams
Associations
2003 - Present
Collaborative Law Institute of TexasFounding Member
2000 - Present
Travis County Family Law AdvocatesMember
2000 - Present
Texas Academy of Family Law SpecialistsMember
1995 - Present
Austin Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1995 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionMember
Education
1995
University of Texas
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of Texas Permian Basin
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2014
State Bar of Texas Family Law Essentials
Demystifying Tax Returns
2011
Collaborative Law Institute of Texas Spring Conference
The Appeal of a Collaborative Case
2010
IACP Annual Conference
The Appeal of a Collaborative Case
2010
Advanced Family Law Course
Case Autopsy - A Challenging Collaboration
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How to Enforce Parenting plan custody contract?
16 Apr 2018
Q&A
What To Do When Ex Wife Won't Let Me Talk to My Child?
06 Apr 2016
Q&A
How long does it take for my ex to get served after I file a petition for modifying child custody?
24 Mar 2016