Sherri Evans

Background

About Sherri Evans

Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law and I've been recognized by: Texas Super Lawyers since 2008, Texas Super Lawyers Top 50 Women since 2014, and Super Lawyers Houston Top 100 since 2014. I was also named on the Best Lawyers list for family law since 2012 and appeared on the Legal Leaders: Top Rated Lawyers list since 2019. Former Chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas with a membership of over family lawyers. I've also served as President of the Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists. As a member of the Family Law Council, I worked on pro bono initiatives to promote legal services for the poor in Texas. Besides being a top Houston divorce attorney, I have also worked closely with the Texas legislature and the Texas Family Law Foundation to draft and monitor legislation that significantly impacts divorce laws in Texas. I'm a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and I continue to be actively involved with the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists. Longtime member of the Texas Bar Foundation, The Texas Family Law Foundation, the College of the State Bar, and the Houston Bar Association. Admissions & Certifications Board Certified, Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1998 Licensed by Supreme Court of the State of Texas, 1993 Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court Admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern District of Texas Affiliations: International Academy of Family Lawyers, Fellow American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow AAML Texas Chapter (Treasurer 2017-2018; Secretary 2018-2019; Vice President 2019-2020; President-Elect 2020-2021; President 2021-2022; Past-President 2022-2023) ABA Family Law Trial Institute (Faculty, 2004-2007) National Family Law Trial Institute (Chair, 2009-present) Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section State Bar of Texas, Family Law Council (Member 2004 – 2015; Secretary 2010-2011; Vice Chair 2011-2012; Chair Elect 2012-2013; Chair 2013-2014; Immediate Past Chair 2014-2015) State Bar of Texas, Family Law Council (Pro Bono Committee; Legislative Committee)