Katie Custer, Family Law Attorney in Houston, Texas
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Katie Custer is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Fullenweider Wilhite.
- Based in
- Houston, TEXAS
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Family Law
- Handles Family Law matters from Houston, TEXAS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
About Katie Custer: Katie Custer is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Fullenweider Wilhite.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Katie takes on
Katie concentrates on family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Family Law cases in Houston, Texas
Katie takes family law matters in Houston, 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 Katie agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Katie Custer — family law lawyer in Houston
Katie Custer is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Fullenweider Wilhite.
Katie Custer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law.
Katie, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Katie's approach to family law cases
Katie Custer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Katie, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
The kind of cases Katie takes
Katie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
South Texas College of Law Houston
J.D. · 2007
Katie studied at J.D. in South Texas College of Law Houston.
Law school and academic background
Katie completed J.D. in South Texas College of Law Houston. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katie runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Katie has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
Locations
Katie Custer's office in Houston
Katie's primary office is at 515 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 800, Houston, Texas, 77027. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Fullenweider Wilhite
515 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 800
Houston, Texas 77027
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How to hire Katie Custer — 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 Katie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Katie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katie'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; Katie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a family law attorney in Houston, 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 Katie
Katie 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. Katie confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Katie'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 Katie Custer
How much does it cost to hire Katie for a family law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Katie offer a free consultation?
Katie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katie's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Katie'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. Katie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Katie take my case if I'm outside Houston?
Katie 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 — Katie 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 Katie?
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. Katie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Katie accepting new family law clients right now?
Katie'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 Houston, Dallas and Austin in Texas
Katie handles family law matters throughout Texas. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified family law attorneys in that community.
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