Chris A. Spofford, Family Law Attorney

With three decades of experience championing the rights of individuals in Texas Family Law, Chris A. Spofford has a proven track record that includes managing thousands of divorce and family law cases. His expertise shines through not only in high-pressure courtroom battles but also by pioneering innovative alternatives to traditional litigation, like divorce mediation and collaborative family law practices. Recognized as a Super Lawyer by Texas Lawyer Magazine and honored with accolades from H Magazine, Houstonia Magazine, and the Dallas Morning News, Chris is dedicated entirely to Family Law matters. He concentrates his practice within the Harris, Fort Bend, and Brazoria County Family Courts—where he possesses extensive knowledge of court procedures and personnel. Admitted to the Bar in 1986 (Texas) as well as 1998 for the U.S. District Court's Southern District of Texas after earning his J.D from The University of Houston’s Law School in 1985; he holds a cum laude B.B.A., also from The University of Houston (1981). Chris became Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1993—with subsequent recertifications—showcasing his dedication to maintaining exceptional legal standards throughout his career. He is an active member within numerous esteemed organizations including: State Bar of Texas (Family Law Section), College Of State Bar Of Texas , Collaborative Law Institute Of Texas ,The Academy Texan Specialists In Family Psychology And American Inns Mentor Raborn Burta Rhodes. Completing mediation training through Attorney-Mediator Institute back in '93 allowed him to mediate over five hundred family law disputes while achieving settlements for more than ninety percent successfully negotiated outcomes along these lines! Amongst pioneers practicing collaborative methods here since January ‘00 onward transcending their field norms further indulging into new pathways opening opportunities unlike seen before currently serving active roles internationally too via prominent groups chiefly one rooted first-time local collaboration administered near suburbia areas surrounding greater Houston locale where clients greatly reap benefits deriving lawful privileges awaiting them each phase thereafter!