Jimmy Evans

James W. Evans is a board-certified family law attorney and the founder of Evans Family Law Group. With over 25 years of experience, he has built a reputation as a trusted advocate for Texas families navigating divorce, custody, and complex family law matters. Jimmy’s practice encompasses the full range of Texas family law, including Austin divorce attorney, child custody, child support, adoption, grandparents’ rights, mediation, and collaborative law. His philosophy is simple yet impactful: “Hard Enough to Win, Soft Enough to Care.” Clients choose Evans Family Law Group not just for the firm’s legal expertise, but for its commitment to serving with integrity, compassion, and clarity. Jimmy’s excellence has earned him numerous accolades, including the BV Distinguished Peer Review Rating™ from Martindale-Hubbell® and recognition as a Super Lawyers® honoree for 16 consecutive years — most recently in 2026. This distinction, awarded to only 5% of attorneys in Texas, affirms his standing as one of the top professionals in the field of Family Law. His decades of experience and dedication to his clients’ well-being make him a go-to advocate for families in Austin and beyond. When families need an experienced advocate who understands their challenges and is committed to achieving meaningful outcomes, they turn to James W. Evans and the team at Evans Family Law Group. Families and individual clients from all walks of life turn to Jimmy for help. Along with Jimmy’s empathy, his long experience is what allows him to know what each client’s unique situation requires and how best to deliver it.