Cindy Tisdale, Family Law Attorney in Granbury, Texas
Over 31 years of legal practice
Granbury, TX
Practicing family law in Granbury since 1995.
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Cindy Tisdale is an attorney based in Granbury, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Family Law. Cindy has over 31 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Granbury, TEXAS
- Experience
- over 31 years
- Known for
- Family Law
- Handles Family Law matters from Granbury, TEXAS.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
About Cindy Tisdale: Cindy Tisdale is an attorney based in Granbury, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Family Law. Cindy has over 31 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Cindy Tisdale
Cindy concentrates on family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Cindy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Family Law cases in Granbury, Texas
Cindy takes family law matters in Granbury, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cindy agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Cindy Tisdale — Over 31 years of Texas family law experience
Cindy Tisdale is an attorney based in Granbury, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Family Law. Cindy has over 31 years of legal experience.
Cindy V. Tisdale is a Board Certified family law attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley with offices in Fort Worth and Granbury whose record of peer recognition reflects a career built on exceptional skill and the trust of the Texas legal community.
Cindy has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law for 2025 and 2026, a distinction conferred entirely through confidential peer review among practicing attorneys. This recognition places her among a select group of family law practitioners whose colleagues consistently recognize them among the best in the field.
Her peer standing extends well beyond a single credential. Cindy served as President of the State Bar of Texas from 2023 to 2024, leading the largest state bar in the nation and earning the confidence of more than 113,000 Texas lawyers. She is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers — fellowships that require nomination by existing members and rigorous review of trial skill, ethics, and reputation. She is also a Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an organization whose membership criteria demand significant jury trial experience in contested civil matters. In 2023, the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas honored her with the Dan Price Award for outstanding contributions to Texas family law.
Cindy has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2003, a credential held by fewer than one in ten Texas family lawyers. She has also been named to the LawDragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers list for 2025 and 2026.
Attorneys referring clients who face high-net-worth divorce, business valuation disputes, or high-conflict custody litigation can do so with confidence, knowing Cindy brings the credentials, courtroom experience, and peer trust to handle exceptionally complex family law matters.
Cindy's approach to family law cases
Cindy V. Tisdale is a Board Certified family law attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley with offices in Fort Worth and Granbury whose record of peer recognition reflects a career built on exceptional skill and the trust of the Texas legal community. Cindy has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law for 2025 and 2026, a distinction conferred entirely…
The kind of cases Cindy takes
Cindy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law matters in Granbury and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Cindy Tisdale's legal education and bar admissions
Baylor University
J.D. · 1995
Jurisdictions
Cindy's state bar admissions
Texas, State Bar of
1995 · ACTIVE
Cindy studied at J.D. in Baylor University.
Law school and academic background
Cindy completed J.D. in Baylor University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Cindy runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Cindy Tisdale
Cindy has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected to the “Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers” List, Thomson Reuters, 2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected to the “Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers” List, Thomson Reuters, 2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, 2023 & 2024
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Selected to the “Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers” List, Thomson Reuters, 2024 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Selected to the “Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers” List, Thomson Reuters, 2024 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, 2023 & 2024 (2026).
Locations
Cindy Tisdale's office in Granbury
Cindy's primary office is at 220 West Pearl Street, Granbury, Texas, 76048. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Cindy Tisdale — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Cindy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Cindy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cindy's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Cindy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a family law attorney in Granbury, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Cindy
Cindy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every family law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Cindy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Cindy's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Cindy Tisdale
How much does it cost to hire Cindy for a family law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Cindy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Cindy offer a free consultation?
Cindy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cindy's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Cindy's current terms during booking.
How long do family law cases in Texas typically take?
Simple family law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Cindy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Cindy take my case if I'm outside Granbury?
Cindy is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Cindy will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Cindy?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Cindy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Cindy accepting new family law clients right now?
Cindy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Family Law attorneys serving Granbury, Houston and Dallas in Texas
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