Picture this: a packed Dallas courtroom, hearts pounding, kids’ futures hanging in the balance. One woman steps forward with a calm smile and fire in her eyes. That’s Katie L. Lewis- the attorney people call when their world is falling apart and they need someone who actually gets it. In 2025 she’s bigger, bolder, and more celebrated than ever, yet she still answers her own phone when a panicked parent calls at 9 p.m. crying about custody papers. This is her story- raw, real, and full of fresh updates.
From a Kid in a Broken Home to the Lawyer Every Family Wants on Speed Dial
Katie didn’t choose family law. Family law chose her.
Growing up, she watched her own parents tear each other apart in courtrooms that smelled like old coffee and fear. She still remembers sitting on a hard wooden bench, legs swinging because they didn’t touch the floor, promising herself, “One day I’ll make this less scary for kids like me.”
Fast-forward: Texas A&M grad (class of ’02, gig ’em!), then straight into Texas Wesleyan Law where she crushed mock trials. By 2005 she was licensed, board-certified in family law by 2012, and hasn’t looked back. Today she’s the mom of two rescue dogs, aunt to the cutest nieces on the planet, and the lawyer who will ugly-cry with you in her office, then march into court and destroy the other side with a smile.
That mix of heart and steel? Pure Katie.
The Dream Team That Feels More Like Family
Walk into Katie L. Lewis, P.C. on a random Tuesday and you’ll smell fresh coffee, hear someone laughing, and probably spot a new baby photo on the fridge. This isn’t your grandpa’s stuffy law firm.
2025 brought two tiny new team members: Andrew Kerns welcomed baby Vivienne (8 lb 12 oz of pure joy) and Erica Eslinger brought home little August (8 lb 3 oz of mischief). The whole office shut down for an afternoon baby-cuddling party—because that’s how they roll.
But don’t let the warm vibes fool you. This crew is lethal in court. Andrew, Erica, and rising star Kassie Hines are all board-certified or Super Lawyers Rising Stars. They only do family law, they only breathe Texas statutes, and they’ll Zoom with you in your pajamas at midnight if that’s what it takes. Clients say it feels like hiring a pit bull who brings you soup when you’re sick.
2025: The Year Awards Rained Down Like Confetti
2025 has been Katie’s victory lap.
- Texas Super Lawyers (again—every single year since 2013)
- Top 50 Women Lawyers in Texas
- Top 100 Lawyers in Dallas/Fort Worth
- Best Lawyers in America 2025
- Perfect 10.0 Avvo rating (clients literally write love letters in the reviews)
- Her partners snagged Rising Stars honors left and right
When the Super Lawyers list dropped in September, the office popped champagne and posted a goofy dance video on Instagram. Because even when you’re winning big, you don’t have to act stuffy.
On Stages, in Classrooms, and Still Answering DMs at Midnight
Katie spent 2025 everywhere but sitting still.
She had the crowd laughing (and taking furious notes) in San Antonio at the Texas Advanced Family Law Conference. She dropped truth bombs about “difficult clients” in Grayson County. She even taught ethics to a room full of lawyers in Fort Worth—yes, the woman who once got a DUI in 2018 now teaches ethics, because redemption stories hit different.
Between speeches she’s sliding into Instagram DMs: “Hey girl, saw your post about your ex withholding the kids. Call me tomorrow—no charge for the first cry session.”
The Newsletters Everyone Actually Reads
Every month the firm drops a newsletter that feels like gossip from your smartest friend:
- February: baby announcements + a brutally honest guide to Texas divorce types
- September: “No, living together 7 years does NOT automatically make you married—stop believing TikTok”
- October: cohabitation checklists that have saved countless broke hearts
They sneak in dog rescue spotlights and pictures of Amber the adoptable pittie because, well, Katie.
The Blog Posts That Make You Cry, Laugh, Then Call Your Lawyer
Recent hits:
- “To the woman moving in with her boyfriend: sign the damn cohabitation agreement before you buy the couch together.”
- “Yes, your new partner’s depression matters in custody—but only if it hurts the kid. Here’s the exact proof judges want.”
- “Mental health red flags that actually change custody in Texas (and the ones that don’t).”
People screenshot these posts and send them to their group chats with the caption “READ THIS BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING STUPID.”
The Unfiltered Truth: Not Every Review is Five Stars
Let’s keep it real—nobody’s perfect.
Some former clients complain about surprise bills, slow email replies during crazy weeks, or feeling rushed. A few old Glassdoor reviews from burned-out paralegals call the pace “soul-crushing.” And yes, that 2018 DUI still pops up if you Google deep enough. Katie owns it, talks about it openly in speeches, and has been sober and crushing it ever since.
But scroll through the hundreds of recent reviews and you’ll see the same theme: “Katie saved my kids.” “She fought when no one else would.” “Worth every penny and more.”
What’s Next? Bigger Heart, Sharper Teeth
2026 plans are already leaking:
- More free workshops for single moms
- Possible second office (Austin? Houston? She’s keeping it secret and grinning)
- A podcast—because the woman never shuts up (in the best way)
- Mentoring young female lawyers who grew up just like she did
Katie’s endgame isn’t just winning cases. It’s making sure the next scared eight-year-old on that courthouse bench has a lawyer who remembers what it felt like to be her.
If your family is falling apart right now, Katie L. Lewis isn’t just a name on a building in Dallas. She’s the big sister you wish you had- the one who will hug you, curse with you, then go win your kids back.
And in 2025, she’s never been stronger.
