Leigh Vance de la Reza

Top rated Family Law attorney in Austin, Texas

Noelke Maples St. Leger Bryant, LLP
Leigh Vance de la Reza
Noelke Maples St. Leger Bryant, LLP

Practice areas: Family Law

Licensed in Texas since: 2005

Education: St. Mary's University School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2018 - 2026 Selected to Rising Stars: 2015

Noelke Maples St. Leger Bryant, LLP

2600 Vía Fortuna
Terrace 1, Suite 440
Austin, TX 78746 Phone: 512-480-9777 Email: Leigh Vance de la Reza Visit website
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Leigh de la Reza is a partner at Noelke Maples St. Leger Bryant, LLP in Austin, Texas, where she concentrates her practice exclusively on family law. She represents clients throughout Austin and the surrounding areas in complex matters including divorce, child custody disputes, visitation arrangements, and marital property agreements.

A highly respected authority in Texas family law, Leigh brings a comprehensive approach to every case. She is an accomplished litigator as well as a trained collaborative divorce lawyer and certified family law mediator, enabling her to pursue the most effective path to resolution—whether through trial, settlement conference, or mediation. Her practice is built on understanding each client's unique circumstances and guiding them through the legal process with clarity and confidence.

Leigh is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Her professional achievements include membership in the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and Fellowship in the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She serves on the Family Law Council of the State Bar of Texas and is a member of the State Bar's Family Law Section. She has served on the board of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and the board for the Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She has also served on the board of the Austin Bar Association Family Law Section.

An active contributor to the legal community, Leigh is a frequent speaker at family law continuing education courses and seminars, and has authored numerous articles on family law topics.

First Admitted: 2005, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://nmsb-law.com/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Immediate Past President, Austin Bar Association, Family Law Section,, 2018
  • Texas Chapter Executive Board, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2026
  • Executive Board, Family Law Council of the Texas State Bar Family Law Section, 2026
  • President, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, 2026
  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Fellow, 2017
  • State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, Member

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2013, 2013

Educational Background

  • University of Texas at San Antonio B.A. - 2002

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • Summary Judgments in Divorce, 38th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, Houston, Texas, August, 2012
  • Dawson Texas Juvenile Law, 7th Edition, Legal Advisor and Editor, 2010
  • Intercounty Transfer, Juvenile Law Nuts and Bolts, July, 2010
  • Know When to Hold 'Em, Know When to Fold 'Em: Settlement Agreements, Rule 11 Agreements, Informal Settlement Agreements and Mediated Settlement Agreements, State Bar of Texas 36th Annual Marriage Dissolution Seminar, April, 2013
  • What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate: Attacking and Defending Settlement Agreements, State Bar of Texas 39th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, August, 2013
  • 2007 Special Legislative Issue, Juvenile Law Section Report, 2007
  • Legislation Impacting Sex Offenders and Victims, Annual Post-Legislative Conference, 2007
  • Juvenile Alcohol Violations, and Juvenile Expunctions, Justice and Municipal Court Judges Conference, 2007
  • Juvenile Law Overview, Justice Court, 2007
  • Parental Rights and Responsibilities, Juvenile Law Conference, 2007
  • Recent Case law, Juvenile Law Conference, State Bar of Texas, 2006

Other Outstanding Achievements

  • Leigh is presenting "Family Law Update" at the State Bar of Texas Hispanic Issues Section Survey of Texas Legal Updates in April 2014
  • Leigh is presenting "Case Law Update: The Impact of Recent Cases on Family Law" at the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting in June 2014
  • Leigh is presenting "Go On, Take the Money and Run: How to Get the Most Out of Reimbursement Claims" for the State Bar of Texas Marriage Dissolution Course in April 2014

Honors

  • Pro Bono Achievement Award, St. Mary’s University, School of Law
  • Staff Appreciation for an Outstanding Volunteer, A Standing Ovation, Texas Bar CLE, 2024
  • Best Speaker, Moot Court Competition, St. Mary’s University, School of Law

Office location for Leigh Vance de la Reza

2600 Vía Fortuna
Terrace 1, Suite 440
Austin, TX 78746

Selections

9 Years Super Lawyers
1 Year Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2018 - 2026
  • Rising Stars: 2015

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