Atty. Michelle Fontenot

Atty. Michelle Fontenot

Michelle Fontenot is a lawyer practicing family, government, juvenile and 2 other areas of law. Michelle received a B.A. degree from University of Texas, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Austin Austin 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Michelle Fontenot at a glance

Michelle Fontenot is an Associate based in Austin, Texas. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on family law, juvenile, litigation, education, and government. Admitted to practice in Washington (2010) and Texas (2018). Educated at University of Texas J.D. History University of Texas J.D. Counseling Psychology (—) and University of Texas B.A. History University of Texas B.A. Counseling Psychology University of Texas M.S. History University of Texas M.S. Counseling Psychology (—). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michelle Fontenot is a lawyer practicing family, government, juvenile and 2 other areas of law
  • Michelle received a B.A. degree from University of Texas, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Michelle practices in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Michelle Fontenot's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michelle Fontenot handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Juvenile Law

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Civil Litigation

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Education Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michelle Fontenot

Where is Michelle Fontenot's law office located?
Michelle Fontenot's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michelle Fontenot handle?
Michelle Fontenot focuses on family law, juvenile, litigation, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Michelle Fontenot practiced law?
Michelle Fontenot has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Michelle Fontenot go to law school?
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Education

University of Texas J.D. History University of Texas J.D. Counseling Psychology
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University of Texas B.A. History University of Texas B.A. Counseling Psychology University of Texas M.S. History University of Texas M.S. Counseling Psychology
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 2010
Texas
Admitted: 2018

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