Russo Law, PLLC | Family Law Firm

Family is precious. So are your rights.

Let us protect both. Russo Law, PLLC specializes in preserving your legal rights throughout all stages of your family law case.


We have spent a decade protecting the rights of Texas families. At Russo Law, PLLC, we are not here to judge you. We are here to provide legal solutions to best meet your goals. 


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Russo Law, PLLC | Family Law Firm
Family Law Firm, Greater Austin Area

Legal Services
At Russo Law, PLLC | Family Law Firm, we provide the following legal services.

Divorce

"If you're looking for a family lawyer who's not only exceptionally skilled but deeply human, Melissa Russo is the one you want by your side." Client C.L.

Child Custody & Support

"What matters most is that she fought for the best outcome each time not only for me but most importantly for my daughter." Client A.M.

Enforcement Actions & Modifications

"Melissa Russo is a phenomenally devoted attorney who is an even better person. I have not found attorneys with anything approximating her concern or engagement for her clients...She will give you everything she has on your behalf!" Client W.C.

Property Division

Prenuptial Agreement

Protective Order & Name Change

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About Russo Law, PLLC | Family Law Firm

At Russo Law, PLLC, we represent our clients with sensitivity while firmly asserting their rights through all phases of litigation, including post-trial litigation and appeals. 


We diligently prepare each case to protect our client’s interests at trial, should trial be necessary. But we understand that informed settlement is often in the best interest of clients so we make a conscientious effort to lead our cases in an amicable direction by raising non-adversarial solutions if possible.

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Meet the team

Family law cases are commonly intertwined with other areas of law, such as criminal, real estate, and business law issues. Fortunately, we bring diverse civil litigation experience to our family law practice to help you make informed decisions.

Melissa A. Russo

Founding Attorney
Ms. Russo has defended Texans' rights in federal and state courtrooms, including cases of a quasi-criminal nature. She served as Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas, defending in constitutional and statutory claims throughout Texas, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Prior to serving as an AAG, Ms. Russo specialized in issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She has presented several family law and intimate partner violence trainings around Texas to county officials, law enforcement, colleges, crisis centers, and attorneys. Ms. Russo further contributed to the authoring of a State Bar of Texas publication concerning jury trends while defending the rights of Texas property owners and their families. It was in this role that Ms. Russo learned to evaluate net recovery through settlement versus pursuing a case through the trial phase.

Sherry Hightower

Legal Secretary
Ms. Hightower brings 27 years of legal professional experience to Russo Law, PLLC. She has performed substantive legal work for state and federal cases at top Texas law firms and government agencies. Ms. Hightower attended Montana State University. ___________________________________________ EMAIL: shightower@russolawpllc.com

Education

Admittance & Training
ATTORNEY ADMITTANCE: • State Bar of Texas • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. ____________________________________________ Ms. Russo earned her legal degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. While in law school, she participated in the Social Justice Litigation clinics, providing pro bono services to the indigent and victims of family violence. She earned her BA with High Honors at the University of Texas at Austin, where she proudly served as a Texas Orange Jacket and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Society, Alpha of Texas. Ms. Russo also holds a Texas Real Estate license. ____________________________________________ SPECIALIZED TRAININGS: Mediation 40-Hour Training Certification; + Advanced Family Law Mediation, 24-Hour Training Certification; + HIPAA Awareness for Business Associates Course, Certification - Texas House Bill 300 Confidentiality of Medical Information Act; + Discrimination and Harassment Awareness, Certification; + Human Trafficking: Be The One, Certification; + Sensitive Personal Information, Certification; + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Prevention Program, Certification.

Legal Associations

Memberships
Ms. Russo is a member of the Texas College Bar, a professional society of legal scholars who are leaders in the Texas legal community and champions of legal education and in which only 10% of Texas attorneys are eligible. ____________________________________________ ASSOCIATIONS: • Family Law Section of The State Bar of Texas • Appellate Law Section of The State Bar of Texas • Austin Bar Association • Williamson County Bar Association • Williamson Young Lawyers Association, Board of Directors - Treasurer ____________________________________________ Moreover, Ms. Russo committed to the following publications and presentations in the legal community: • Ellis, Luke Joseph and Melissa Russo, Recent Developments in Condemnation Law Favoring Property Owner Rights, State Bar of Texas, 11TH Annual Agriculture Law CLE; Lubbock, TX, May 25–26, 2017; • Presenter, Stalking and Intimate Partner Family Violence, Tarrant County College; Fort Worth, TX, March 6, 2018; • Presenter, Understanding Protective Orders in Texas, Texas Department of Criminal Justice; Austin, TX, Spring 2018; • Presenter, Litigation Pro Bono or Meager Means Family Law Cases, State Bar of Texas CLE #174023487, Frank Phillips College; Perryton, TX, August 9, 2018; • Presenter, Trauma Informed and Empowerment Based Advocacy, Panhandle Crisis Center; Perryton, TX, August 9, 2018.

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Tel: (512) 765-5454

Email: info@russolawpllc.com

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10109 Lake Creek Parkway, 170202
Austin, TX 78729

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