$ 450-500 per hour
PRO
Virtual Consultation Available
My law practice is devoted to Family Law, Collaborative Law, Mediation, and Arbitration. We offer highly personalized, discreet service and strive for creative solutions to each client's needs. I have been working on family law cases for 37+ years and have been Board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1992. Amicable resolution of cases through mediation or the collaborative process is our goal in family law cases.
Professional Activities: Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, since 1992; Texas Super Lawyer; AV rated, Martindale Hubbell for 25+ years; Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists; Collaborative Divorce Texas, Membership and Forms Committees; President, Collaborative Divorce Austin, 2023-Present; Director, Collaborative Law Council of State Bar of Texas, 2024 - Present; Adjunct Professor, University of Texas School of Law 2017-Present; Member, Austin, Wiiliamson County, and Hays County Bar Associations; former President of Williamson County Women Lawyers' Section; Texas Family Law Foundation; Travis County Women Lawyers Association Foundation; International Association of Collaborative Professionals; Chair, ADR Section of Austin Bar Association, 2018-21, current Treasurer; Former Chair and current Member, Family Law Section of Austin Bar Association; Chair, Preservation Committee of Austin Bar Association, 2021-Present; Directory of Women in Dispute Resolution; Member, American Bar Association, Mediation, Arbitration, and Women in Dispute Resolution Committees; Member of State Bar of Texas and The Florida Bar.
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39 years | 2,000 cases
$ 450-500 per hour
State: Florida
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
State: Texas
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
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Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Bright, professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate
Sara represented me in my highly contentious and challenging divorce case and I couldn't be more pleased with the results and her performance. She was professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate throughout the entire process. She took the time to explain things to me in detail and made sure I unde...
Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
She is an excellent attorney and I highly recommend her.
Sara Saltmarsh is an excellent family lawyer and I highly recommend her. July of last year I went to her with the most complicated case involving not just divorce but also custody and many other aspects involved. Sara responded quickly and made sure all the necessary are filed immediately before it w...
Posted by Mary | January 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best Family Law / Mediation Attorney in Austin, Texas
What traits make a truly outstanding family law attorney? Sara Saltmarsh is bright, professional, knowledgeable, passionate, experienced, ethical, respected, confident and compassionate. Sara is a University of Texas Law School Adjunct Professor with 30+ years of legal experience, but she tackled my ...
Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Empathetic, Intelligent, Professional and Dedicated Divorce Lawyer
Sara Saltmarsh is an extremely dedicated, intelligent, resourceful, and professional lawyer. She represented me in an extremely high conflict divorce and child custody case. She didn't miss a beat even as she was inundated with unprofessional behavior from the opposition. She has amazing patience and...
Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommended Family Law Attorney
Sara Saltmarsh represented me in my divorce and I am extremely satisfied. She is a good communicator and definitely knows family law. During the course of my divorce, Sara patiently worked the case, advised me, and always knew her next step which reassured me that I was in good hands. Given her ex...
"I endorse this lawyer. Sara is a very talented family law attorney. She zealously and professionally represents her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Sara several times, and found her to be an excellent advocate. Her knowledge of family law is outstanding, and she has a lot of compassion for her clients. I would recommend Sara to anyone who is looking for a top notch family law attorney."
"I highly endorse Sara Saltmarsh. She is intelligent, knows the law, is a very effective, and does a wonderful job steering her clients through the difficult process of divorce or other family law case."
"I have known and practiced against Sara Saltmarsh for over 20 years. She is an outstanding lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is an experienced litigator and a skilled negotiator, earning the respect of her colleagues for both her tenacity and integrity. She has a depth of knowledge regarding Texas family law, particularly with respect to divorces involving significant assets. Her clients are fortunate to have such a gifted advocate on their case."
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Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Training, Tampa Bay Collaborative Trainers
2017
Advanced Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Training, Nova Southeastern University
2015
NWFF Re-Certification, High Conflict Institute
2013
NWFF Certification, New Ways for Families/High Conflict Institute
2010
Advanced Interdisciplinary Training, Collaborative Law Institute of Texas
2009
Travis County Women Lawyers' Association, Pro Bono Award
1998
South Texas College of Law, Advanced Family Law Mediation Training
1998
Texas A & M University, Basic Mediation Training
1997
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
1991
Courthouse Security Committee, Travis County Commissioners Court
1986
Wills and Estates, American Jurisprudence Award
1986
Marital Relations and Divorce, American Jurisprudence Award
1978
Member, English Honor Society, Lambda Iota Tau
1978
Member, Phi Beta Kappa
1976
Intern, U.S. Congress, Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Scholar
1974
Givens Distinguished Scholar, Randolph-Macon Woman's College
1992 - Present
Attorney/Mediator, Law Offices of Sara E. Saltmarsh
2017 - 2018
Adjunct Professor, University Of Texas School Of Law
2017 - Present
Collaborative Divorce AustinBoard of Directors
2017 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2015 - Present
ADR Section of Austin Bar AssociationVice President
2010 - Present
Travis County Bar AssociationJudicial Affairs Committee
2010 - Present
Pioneer Farms FoundationBoard of Governors
2010 - Present
Collaborative Divorce TexasMember
2009 - Present
Travis County Family Law AdvocatesMember
1992 - Present
Texas Academy of Family Law SpecialistsMember
1989 - Present
Williamson County Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Texas ExesLifetime Member
1987 - Present
Florida State University Alumni AssociationLifetime Member
1987 - Present
Austin Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Sierra ClubMember
2016 - 2017
Women's Law Section of the Williamson County Bar AssociationPresident
2015 - 2016
Women's Law Section of the Williamson County Bar AssociationVice President
1997 - 1998
FAITH Home for Children with AIDSBoard of Directors
1996 - 1998
Travis County Bar AssociationJudicial Affairs Committee
1996 - 1998
Travis County Bar Association, AYLA Mentor Program CommitteeChair
1996 - 1999
American Inns of CourtBarrister
1993 - 1994
Travis County Bar Association, AYLA Mentor Program CommitteeChair
1992 - 1993
Travis County Bar AssociationJudicial Affairs Committee
1992 - 1993
Travis County Bar Association, Legal Services to the Indigent CommitteeCo-chair
1991 - 1992
Travis County Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair
1991 - 1992
Travis County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
Third Court of Appeals
Third Court of Appeals
1986
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1978
B.A., Honors in English, Magna Cum Laude
1976
1999
Marriage and Divorce
1999
Post-Divorce Enforcement Panel
1998
Recent Developments in Family Law
1998
Marriage and Divorce
1997
Mentor Programs in Travis County
1997
A Layperson's Guide to Divorce
1997
Adoptions
1996
Taping, Tapping, and Other Surveillance Issues in Divorce Cases
1995
Divorce Priocedure
1995
Child Custody
1991
Human Impact Seminar Panelist
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