Elizabeth J. Ayala - Austin, TX
Attorney at Coldwell Bowes, L.L.P.
Family Law Lawyers in Austin, TX
2901 Vía Fortuna Suite 450 Austin, TX 78746
Austin Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Family Violence
- Protective Orders
Attorney Information
Overview
Elizabeth J. Ayala is an accomplished family law attorney specializing in complex custody cases and protective orders.
Recognized for her expertise and empathy, Elizabeth navigates legal intricacies from consultation to trial with a focus on securing favorable outcomes.
Elizabeth’s pragmatism is manifest in her realistic perspective of and patience for de-escalating acrimony – qualities that have made her a sounding board for solutions in the law and its application to everyday family settings. Notably, Elizabeth is particularly skilled at understanding, handling, managing, and positioning difficult, explosive, and/or obstructive personalities considered roadblocks to progress. A parent herself, Elizabeth understands family dynamics and the ever-evolving nature of child custody issues.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Avvo “Client’s Choice Award,” 2020
- Texas Super Lawyer “Rising Star,” Thomson Reuters, as published in Super Lawyers Magazine and Texas Monthly Magazine, 2021, 2022
- Austin Monthly, “Top Attorneys,” 2021
Education
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Legal Education
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The University of Texas School of Law,
Austin,
Texas
J.D.
Honors: Pro-Bono Scholar – Torchbearer (100+ pro bono hours)
Honors: Recipient, Judge Wilson Cowen Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Law
Honors: Texas Law Professional Development Institute: Prepared for Practice, 2014 Participant
Honors: State Bar of Texas, Law Student Division
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The University of Texas School of Law,
Austin,
Texas
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Non Legal Education
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St. Edward’s University,
Austin
B.A.
Honors: Dean’s List
Honors: Alpha Chi National College Honor Society
Honors: Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology
Major: Psychology
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St. Edward’s University,
Austin
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate Attorney
Past Positions
- Evans Family Law Group, Associate
- Walters Gilbreath, Law Clerk
- University of Texas School of Law Domestic Violence Clinic, Student Attorney
- Research Assistant for Professor Jeana Lungwitz
- Love is Respect, Intern
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2016
Other Affiliations
- Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas (Member)
- Family Law Section, Austin Bar Association (Member)
- Williamson County Bar Association (Member)
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Contact
2901 Vía Fortuna
Suite 450
Austin, TX 78746
Phone: 512-774-6458
Fax: 512-472-2030
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.coldwellbowes.com/
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