Kelly Ausley-Flores - Austin, TX

Overview

Awards and Honors

Awards

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

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  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Super Lawyers® Selectees

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

• 

  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

• 

  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

• 

  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

• 

  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Kelly Ausley-Flores included in a Super Lawyers® list

Education

Current Employment Position(s)

• Partner

Classes and Seminars

• “Stay in your Lane! Conflicts of Interest,” Innovations: Breaking Boundaries in Child Custody Litigation 2024, State Bar of Texas, May 23-24, 2024
  
• “Let’s Make a Deal: Rule 11’s/ISA’s/Collaborative Family Law Settlement Agreements/MSA’s and Arbitration Awards,” State Bar of Texas Webcast, October 27, 2020
  
• “Discovery – Common Mistakes and Practical Tips,” Travis County Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas, May 15, 2020
  
• “Drafting Enforceable Orders”, presenter, Advanced Family Law 101, State Bar of Texas, 2019
  
• “Property Law Update and Legislative ‘Kid’ Update”, State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division, TAPS Seminar, 2019
  
• “Case Law Update: Property”, Marriage Dissolution Institute, State Bar of Texas, 2019
  
• “Breaking the Log Jam in Your Case”, Panelist, Collaborative Law: Avoid Breaking Bad When Breaking Up, State Bar of Texas, 2019
  
• “Navigating Your Family Law Matter When Someone with a Personality Disorder is Involved“, Advanced Family Law Seminar, State Bar of Texas, 2018
  
• “Proving Significant Impairment,” Advanced Family Law Seminar, State Bar of Texas, August 1-4, 2016
  
• “Parental Alienation – Analyzing/Reassessing the Problems and Solutions,” Advanced Family Law Seminar, State Bar of Texas, August 7-10, 2017
  
• “Know When to Hold ‘Em, Know When to Fold ‘Em, Accepting and Firing Clients,” The Austin Bar Family Law Section Spring CLE, May 13, 2016
  
• “Closing the File 101 – The Long Good-Bye,” Marriage Dissolution 101 Course, State Bar of Texas, April 8, 2015
  
• “Closing the File 101,” Marriage Dissolution 101 Course, State Bar of Texas, April 23, 2014
  
• “We’re Done! (Or are we?) – Closing the File,” Advanced Family Law Drafting Course, State Bar of Texas, December 5-6, 2013
  
• “Characterization & Tracing: An Overview,” Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, August 4, 2011
  
• “Closing the File,” Advanced Family Law Drafting Course, State Bar of Texas, December 9-10, 2010
  
• “Putting Agreements on Paper,” Collaborative Law Course 2010, State Bar of Texas and Collaborative Law Institute of Texas, March 4-5, 2010
  
• “The Paradigm Shift,” Nuts & Bolts of the Collaborative Process Course, State Bar of Texas and the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas, March 3, 2010
  
• “Collaborative Law,” Travis County Family Law Section Luncheon, January 6, 2010
  
• “Changes in SAPCR Issues and Trends for the Future,” 35th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, August 3-6, 2009
  
• “Trends in Family Law,” 2009 Statewide Assistant Attorneys General Conference, Austin, Texas, July 10, 2009
  
• “Closing Documents Other than QDROs,” Advanced Family Law Drafting Course, State Bar of Texas, December 4-5, 2008
  
• “Child Support (What Do Judges Do in Various Counties) Above & Below the Guidelines, the High Income Earners (Death of the Obligor),” Marriage Dissolution Institute, State Bar of Texas and Family Law Section, April 17-18, 2008
  
• “Closing the File,” Summer School – State Bar College, State Bar of Texas, July 17-19, 2008
  
• “Collaborative Law,” Alternative Dispute Resolution Course, University of Texas Law School, Professor Cynthia Bryant, March 6th, 2008
  
• “Traveling Light: Collaborative Law Without Paralegals or Assistants,” Collaborative Law Spring Conference 2008, State Bar of Texas, February 28-29, 2008
  
• “How to Study for and Pass the Board Certification Exam,” Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, August 10, 2005
  
• “Closing the Friendly and Unfriendly File,” Advanced Family Law Drafting Course, State Bar of Texas, December 8-9, 2005
  
• “Effective Use of ADR in Family Law Cases,” 2005 Poverty Law Conference, Texas Lawyers Care, March 30 – April 1, 2005
  
• “Post Trial Basics & Closing a File,” State Bar Convention – Boot Camp, June 25, 2004
  
• “Post Trial Basics & Closing the File,” Advanced Family Law Seminar – Boot Camp, State Bar of Texas, August 8, 2004
  
• “Closing Out Your File,” Williamson County Family Law Seminar, October 29, 2004
  
• “Creative Discovery,” Family Law Essentials, Family Law Council, Nacogdoches, Texas, June 4, 2004
  
• “Closing the File,” Advanced Family Law Seminar – Boot Camp, State Bar of Texas, August 17, 2003

Pro Bono Activities

• College of the State Bar of Texas, Pro Bono, Member, 1999 - Present

Published Works

Articles

• “Know When to Hold Them, Know When to Fold Them: Settlement Agreements, Rule 11 Agreements, Informal Settlement Agreements and Mediated Settlement Agreements,” Author: Jimmy Vaught, Marriage Dissolution, State Bar of Texas, April 19, 2013
  
• Why Gray Divorce Is on the Rise After 50 March 27, 2026
  
• Divorcing Later in Life Can Reshape Family Ties — Here’s How to Navigate the Change September 5, 2025
  

Bar Admissions

• Texas, 1995

Specialties and Certifications

• Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2000

Other Affiliations

• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Fellow)
• Austin Bar Association, Family Law (Member)
• Collaborative Divorce Texas (f/k/a Collaborative Law Institute of Texas) (Member)
• College of the State Bar of Texas (Member)
• Family Law Council, 2012 - 2017 (Member)
• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (Member)
• State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section (Member)
• State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, Family Law Council, 2012 - 2017
• Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists (Member)
• Texas Bar Foundation, 2004 - Present (Member)