Ms. Weaver grew up right here in Austin, Texas. She is the newest member to the team Mr. Wenholz has assembled over the years. She is very happy to be assisting and working with Mr. Wenholz on his varied and extensive case load, but, Ms. Weaver passion for the law lies in family law matters. She wants to help Austin families navigate the muddy waters of divorce and child custody.

Since Ms. Weaver joined the practice the firm has expanded the client docket to include divorce, child custody and other family law matters. Ms. Weaver believes that the goal of a lawyer in family law matters should not be to win at all costs, but rather to take into consideration the needs of every person in the family and to help achieve a new and healthier family dynamic. People experiencing divorce are often going through the worst emotional situation they have ever experienced. Ms. Weaver strives to provide a level head while proposing legal advice with the understanding that most people are in need of both.

Ms. Weaver works hard to achieve the best outcomes for her clients by strategic planning, skilled negotiations, and when necessary, aggressive court representation at hearings and at trial. Ms. Weaver represents individuals in divorce and family law cases in the Greater Austin area, including Travis County, Williamson County, Hayes County and Bastrop County.

Ms. Weaver lives in Austin with her husband and their precious puppy, Niko. They consider themselves to be foodies and take every opportunity to try new restaurants that arrive in Austin. The Weavers also spend as much time as they are able tending to their flower garden and sitting on the deck enjoying the beautiful Texas hill country view.

EDUCATION

• BAYLOR UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW | Waco, Texas
  J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2007. Admitted to Texas Bar 2007.
  While attending school Ms. Weaver participated in the Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, L.L.P. Client Counseling Competition, the Strasburger & Price Spring 2005 Moot Court Competition, the Dawson and Sodd Fall 2005 Moot Court Competition, and was on the Association of Trial Lawyers of America Mock Trial Team. She was able to study abroad at the Queen Mary School of Law in London. In addition, Ms. Weaver was a member of the Women’s Legal Society, Diversity in Law and Phi Alpha Delta.
• UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS | Austin, Texas
  B.S.W., Bachelor of Social Work, Sociology Minor - 1998

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• The Wenholz Law Firm
  Ms. Weaver is an enthusiastic young lawyer fresh from law school and ready to start helping individuals and families in Austin and the surrounding areas. Ms. Weaver has a particular interest in family law but is eager to practice in other areas as well.
• Federal Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Manske
  Ms. Weaver completed an externship with the Honorable Judge Manske during her final quarter of law school. She researched and drafted court orders and had an opportunity to observe many different types of court proceedings.
• Trusler & Associates Law Offices
  As a summer law clerk Ms. Weaver learned to research and draft memoranda in the areas of trusts and estates and family law. She wrote motions, responses, client advice letters, and assorted other memoranda.
• United States Attorney’s Office
  As a summer law clerk Ms. Weaver was able to experience criminal law from the prosecutors prospective. She also had an opportunity to participate in researching and drafting appellate briefs.
• Travis County. Community Supervision and Corrections
  As a probation office intern Ms. Weaver supervised a small caseload of probationers. She designed and co-facilitated a financial planning educational program for probationers and participated as part of the team that developed the substance-abuse unit.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

• Texas Bar Association
• American Association for Justice (AAJ formerly ATLA)
• Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA)
• Travis County Women Lawyers Association (TCWLA)
• Austin Bar Association
• Phi Alpha Delta