Carlos Gracia - Austin, TX
Attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley, PLLC
Austin Child Custody Family Lawyers in Austin, TX
3307 Northland Drive Suite 420 Austin, TX 78731
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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3
Years
Experience
Austin Austin Child Custody Family Lawyer
Updated: 06/04/2026
Areas of Practice
- Austin Child Custody Family
- Partner Violence And Divorce
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce
- Uncontested Divorce
- Litigated Divorce
- Modification and Enforcement
- Property Division
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Divorce for Men
- Divorce for Women
- Family Law/Divorce Appeals
- Pre-Divorce Guidance
- High-Conflict Divorce
- LGBT Divorce
- High Net Worth Divorce
- Flat-Fee Divorce
- Negotiated Divorce
- Adoption
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Paternity
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Attorney Information
Overview
I work to find solutions and be a zealous advocate for clients as they face some of the most challenging times of their lives. Letting clients know I am in their corner helps build trusting relationships and the confidence that together, we can accomplish things that would not be possible on their own. Resolving children’s issues such as custody, co-parenting, and possession schedules is a special interest of mine.
Here’s how:
- Give straightforward counsel and keep clients in the loop to answer their questions and relieve anxieties.
- Establish goals and navigate a way to get there.
- Listen deeply to clients’ concerns, fears, and goals and work in partnership with clients to create a plan for achieving what is most important.
- Empathize with clients’ situation and strategize to achieve optimal outcomes.
Carlos speaks fluent Spanish and has represented many Spanish-speaking clients. He is an Austin family lawyer for Goranson Bain Ausley.
Experience and Professional Credentials
Well-versed in the practice of family law, Carlos has been with Goranson Bain Ausley since 2021 as a law clerk. Prior to law school, Carlos was a bilingual elementary school teacher for five years and was inspired to pursue family law as a means of having a positive impact on the lives of children outside the limitations of the classroom. He served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Judge Dennise Garcia in the 303rd Judicial District (Family District Court) and was selected as a student attorney for the Texas Tech Family Law & Housing Clinic. Carlos holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees and is a 2022 graduate of Texas Tech University School of Law.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2025 & 2026
- Inclusion in Super Lawyers “Rising Stars,” Thomson Reuters, 2025
Other Sources of Feedback About Carlos Gracia
Included on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Texas Tech University School of Law,
Lubbock,
Texas, 2022
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Honors: Distinction Award: Legal Practice/Writing
Honors: Texas Bank Lawyer, Vol. XLIV-XLV – Editorial Board & Senior Writer
Honors: Dean’s List: 2021-2022
Honors: Board of Barristers Advanced Mock Trial Competition, Quarterfinalist
Non Legal Education
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Texas A&M University, 2013
Master of Science
Major: Sport Management -
Texas A&M International University, 2012
Major: Business Administration
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Published Works
Articles
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How to Serve Divorce Papers in Texas April 1, 2026
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Texas Divorce Forms and Helpful Resources October 6, 2025
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Divorce and Your Finances: How to Prepare for Post-Divorce Life June 10, 2024
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How to Modify Child Support in Texas and Reasons Why You Should November 30, 2023
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Navigating a Texas Divorce With a Special-Needs Child May 1, 2023
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2023
Other Affiliations
- Hispanic Bar Association, Member
- Austin Bar Association: Family Law Section, Member
- Austin Young Lawyer’s Association, Member
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Contact
3307 Northland Drive
Suite 420
Austin, TX 78731
Phone Number: 469-490-1430
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm; Friday 8:30am- 5pm
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