Leigh Vance de la Reza
Top rated Family Law attorney in Austin, Texas
Noelke Maples St. Leger Bryant, LLP
Practice areas: Family Law
Licensed in Texas since: 2005
Education: St. Mary's University School of Law
Noelke Maples St. Leger Bryant, LLP
2600 Vía FortunaTerrace 1, Suite 440
Austin, TX 78746 Phone: 512-480-9777 Email: Leigh Vance de la Reza Visit website
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
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2018 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2015
Certificates and credentials
Family Law