Courtney Hatchett
Courtney Hatchett is a Texas Board Certified Family Law attorney who practices exclusively family law in Central Texas.
Board certification is a distinction awarded to less than ten percent of licensed attorneys in Texas. It reflects a high level of specialization, experience, and demonstrated excellence in the practice of family law.
Courtney represents clients in a wide range of matters, including contested and uncontested divorce, child custody and support, protective orders, paternity actions, enforcement proceedings, and common law marriage disputes.
In addition to regularly litigating cases, she has experience representing clients in jury trials, appeals, and is trained in Collaborative Divorce.
More About Courtney
Having worked extensively with families facing conflict and uncertainty, Courtney brings a steady, compassionate approach to every case. She balances practical legal strategy with respect for the deeply personal nature of family law matters. She also has experience handling the modification of out-of-state custody and support orders under UIFSA and UCCJEA, as well as assisting with family law appeals and jury trial preparation.
A native Austinite, Courtney graduated from St. Stephen’s Episcopal School and earned her undergraduate degree with honors from The University of Texas at Austin. She received her law degree from the University of California, Davis.
Before founding her firm, Courtney practiced at a respected boutique family law firm in Austin, where she gained extensive experience handling complex family law matters. Earlier in her career, she served as a certified law clerk representing survivors of domestic violence through Bay Area Legal Aid and the King Hall Family Protection Clinic. She further developed strong legal research and writing skills while working with the Family Violence Appellate Project in Oakland, California.
Courtney is a member of the Austin Bar Association, the Austin Young Lawyers Association, and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. She is also trained in Collaborative Divorce.
Outside of her practice, Courtney is an avid equestrian and enjoys spending time walking Town Lake trail.
Awards and Accolades
Client Reviews
“Courtney was kind, knowledgeable, punctual and a true advocate for my family's health and safety.”
“Courtney was beyond helpful in the process of getting primary custody of my daughter. She would always answer my calls and gave me wonderful advice.”
“Courtney is a creative problem-solver with an encyclopedic knowledge of the law, well-defined principles, and unwavering integrity.”
“I would recommend anyone looking for a good attorney to give Courtney a try. She will take care of you from beginning to end.”
“Courtney was a solid source of support and wisdom for me during one of the most difficult times of my life.”
“Ms. Hatchett was skilled at defeating the opposition. She will help your present proof to support your statements when you testify. ”