Ashley Tarae Coleman
Top rated Family Law attorney in Houston, Texas
Law Office of Diane St. Yves, PLLC
Practice areas: Family Law, Social Security Disability
Licensed in Texas since: 2014
Education: Pennsylvania State University The Dickinson School of Law
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Law Office of Diane St. Yves, PLLC
5020 Montrose Blvd.Suite 310
Houston, TX 77006 Visit website
Ashley Tarae Coleman is an attorney at the Law Office of Diane St. Yves, PLLC, in Houston, where she offers compassionate legal services to clients in a range of family law and disability matters all across Texas. She mainly focuses her practice on family law, Social Security Disability, child custody, child support, and divorce and separation. She is committed to guiding individuals and families through emotionally sensitive legal issues with clarity and compassion.
Board-certified in family law, Ms. Coleman has established herself as adept in the field of family law. She offers valuable knowledge and practical experience to her clients. She advises on both contested and uncontested divorce proceedings, custody disputes, support enforcement and modifications, and related family law matters. Furthermore, she assists individuals seeking Social Security Disability benefits, helping them navigate the administrative process and pursue the benefits to which they may be entitled.
Ms. Coleman received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Spelman College in 2005. She then went on to attend The Pennsylvania State University Dickinson Law, where she laid the foundation for a career dedicated to advocacy and earned her Juris Doctor in 2009. A year later, she became licensed to practice in New York and later expanded her practice to Texas.
Actively involved in the legal community, Ms. Coleman served on the State Bar Grievance Committee, panel 4-1, and is a member of the State Bar of Texas Family Law Section and the Houston Bar Association Family Law Section. She also volunteers with the Houston Bar Association’s Legal Lines program and is a member and co-team lead of the Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law American Inn of Court, where she participates in professional development and community service initiatives.
Practice areas
Family Law, Social Security Disability- 90% Family Law
- 10% Social Security Disability
First Admitted: 2010, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.styveslaw.com/attorney/coleman-ashley-t/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Texas, 2014
- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialist - Member (2025-Present)
- Gulf Coast Family Law Specialist - Member (2024- present)
- New York, 2010
- State Bar Grievance Committee, Panel 4-1 (2019-2023)
- Burta Rhoads Raborn Inns of Court, Community Service Committee
- Burta Rhoads Raborn Inns of Court, Co-Team Lead
- Burta Rhoads Raborn Inns of Court, Member
- Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
- The Texas Bar College
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certified in Family Law, 2024
- Volunteer Certified Mediator with the Harris and Fort Bend County Dispute Resolution Centers
- Guardian Attorney Ad Litem Certification, 2023
- 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training Certificate, 2016
Pro bono / Community Service
- Monthly Volunteer Family Law Mediations with the Fort Bend County Dispute Resolution Center, 2023
- Spelman College Alumni Association
- Houston Bar Association, Legal Lines Volunteer
- Houston Food Bank, Volunteer
- HBA Legal Lines, 2022
- HBA Legal Lines, 2023
Educational Background
- Spelman College, B.A. in Political Science, Honors: Dean's List, 2001-2005
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- The Pennsylvania State University School of Law Mentor Program
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Ashley Coleman is a well-respected family lawyer representing others in a highly professional, seasoned and honest manner. Ashley Coleman continues to enjoy tremendous success in the family law community.”
“She is a fantastic advocate for her clients.”
“Ashley is an excellent family law attorney. We worked together on a particularly difficult case and she was delightful while still being a zealous advocate for her client. ”
Office location for Ashley Tarae Coleman
5020 Montrose Blvd.
Suite 310
Houston, TX 77006
Phone: 281-501-1558
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026