Charla’s leadership in the legal community reflects her commitment to excellence. She has served as President of the Collaborative Divorce Professionals of San Antonio and Chair of the Family Law Section of the San Antonio Bar Association. Her legal expertise and dedication have earned her recognition in The Best Lawyers in America and San Antonio Scene’s “Best Lawyers in San Antonio.”
Charla recognizes that divorce is a challenging transition, but with the right guidance, it can be a turning point toward a better future. She is committed to supporting clients through this process with professionalism and stability, helping them make informed decisions that align with their long-term goals.
Honors & Awards
Best Lawyers in America (Collaborative Law:
Family Law), 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2026
Best Lawyers in America (Family Law), 2024
& 2026
Best Lawyers in San Antonio, SA Scene Magazine
(Family Law and Collaborative Law), 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022,
2023
San Antonio Top Attorneys – San Antonio
Magazine, 2020, 2021, 2022
Top Family Lawyer – Scene in S.A., 2022
Best Lawyers in San Antonio, Rising Star – SA
Scene Magazine, 2007, 2008, 2009
Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star (Thomson
Reuters), 2009 and 2010
Articles
Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce: Confidence,
Community, and Starting Over July 14, 2025
Publications & Speeches
Presenter, “Closing Your Case,” Handling Your
First (or Next) Divorce Case, State Bar of Texas, October 2, 2019
Presenter, “Creative Holiday Arrangements in
Custody Orders,” Collaborative Divorce Professionals of San Antonio, November
9, 2018
Panelist, “Preparing for the Board
Specialization Exam,” Advanced Family Law Course, August 14, 2018
Co-Presenter, “So Your Friend’s Getting a
Divorce – 10 Things Every Non-Family Lawyer Should Know About Family Law, San
Antonio Moms in Law, September 22, 2016
Presenter, “Texas Family Law Practice Manual –
The Bible of a Family Law Practice,” Texas Advanced Paralegal Seminar (TAPS),
October 4, 2013
Presenter, The Proper Use of the Owelty
Agreement and Lien and Credit & Mortgage Qualifying Issues in Divorce,
Collaborative Professionals Association of San Antonio (2010)
Presenter, “Family Law Update,” Texas
Association of Domestic Relations Offices, 26th Annual Training Conference,
October 13-15, 2010
Co-Author, Family Law Evidence: Getting it In
and Keeping it Out, Extreme Family Law Makeover VIII, San Antonio Bar
Association, Family Law Section (2010)
Co-Author, Drafting Custody &
Visitation Orders for Tots, Teens & Special Needs Children, Extreme
Divorce Practice Make Over V, San Antonio Bar Association, Family Law Section
(2007)
Co-Author, Texas Family Law Practice
Manual – Understanding the “Bible” of Practitioners, State Bar of Texas,
Annual Meeting 2007: Family Law Section: Texas Divorce – A World of Options
(2007)
Co-Author, Texas Family Law, State
Bar of Texas, Institute on Texas Law for Military Attorneys (2004, 2006, 2008,
2010)
AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him
or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely
respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
