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Mediators in Lockhart, TX: 2026 rankings

25 mediators ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Lockhart: Eric M. Willie, P.C. Austin Family & Divorce Lawyer, LFR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 407 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Thompson Law Austin Divorce Attorneys, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 25.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Hembree Bell Law Firm, 406 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 25 ranked after Eric M. Willie, P.C. Austin Family & Divorce Lawyer; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

25 Lockhart mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 25 rated law firms.

Top 10 mediators in Lockhart at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 mediators in Lockhart at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Eric M. Willie, P.C. Austin Family & Divorce Lawyer594.9★ (407)Austin, 26 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsTop score
2Thompson Law Austin Divorce Attorneys584.9★ (85)Austin, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Oglesby Law & Mediation555.0★ (54)New Braunfels, 30 mi away——
4Hembree Bell Law Firm544.7★ (406)Austin, 32 mi away—Most reviews
5Weinman & Associates, P.C.544.7★ (93)Kyle, 13 mi away——
6Kirker Davis LLP534.8★ (285)Austin, 35 mi away——
7Key Law Office534.7★ (94)Buda, 19 mi away——
8Thompson Salinas Londergan, LLP534.8★ (230)Austin, 34 mi away——
9Goranson Bain Ausley524.9★ (116)Austin, 32 mi away——
10Lynn Peach, Attorney at Law & Mediator523.5★ (30)Kyle, 16 mi away——

All 25 mediators in Lockhart, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  3. #3 Oglesby Law & Mediation

    Based in New Braunfels, 30 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    175 Comal Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
    View profile for Oglesby Law & Mediation(830) 318-7624

  6. #6 Kirker Davis LLP

    Based in Austin, 35 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 285 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 285 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8310-1 N Capital of Texas Hwy Bldg 1, Ste 350, Austin, TX 78731
    View profile for Kirker Davis LLP(512) 883-6823

  7. #7 Key Law Office

    Based in Buda, 19 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 94 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 94 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1760 Ranch to Market Rd 967 Ste A, Buda, TX 78610
    View profile for Key Law Office(512) 764-1688

  9. #9 Goranson Bain Ausley

    Based in Austin, 32 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3307 Northland Dr #420, Austin, TX 78731
    View profile for Goranson Bain Ausley(512) 454-8791

  11. #11 Michael Spinks, Attorney

    Based in Austin, 27 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    901 S MoPac Expy Bldg 1, Ste. 300, Austin, TX 78746
    View profile for Michael Spinks, Attorney(512) 466-4784

  12. #12 Lovorn Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in New Braunfels, 31 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    748 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
    View profile for Lovorn Law Firm, PLLC(830) 627-7300

  13. #13 Benouis Law

    Based in Austin, 25 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4401 West Gate Blvd Ste 330, Austin, TX 78745
    View profile for Benouis Law(512) 764-3932

  17. #17 The Worden Law Firm

    Based in Austin, 31 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7901 Cameron Rd Bldg 3 Ste 331, Austin, TX 78754
    View profile for The Worden Law Firm(512) 686-8144

  19. #19 Austin Mediation

    Based in Austin, 40 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9951 Anderson Mill Rd Ste 202-A, Austin, TX 78750
    View profile for Austin Mediation(512) 476-7787

  20. #20 Key Law Office

    Based in New Braunfels, 29 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    773 Loop 337, New Braunfels, TX 78130
    View profile for Key Law Office(830) 250-5344

  22. #22 Key Law Office

    Based in Austin, 28 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1611 West Ave, Austin, TX 78701
    View profile for Key Law Office(512) 277-3580

  24. #24 Chamberlain McHaney, PLLC

    Based in Austin, 27 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Civil law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    901 S MoPac Expy Bldg 1, Suite 500, Austin, TX 78746
    View profile for Chamberlain McHaney, PLLC(512) 474-9124

  25. #25 Jerry Frank Jones

    Based in Austin, 33 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7800 N Mopac Expy #101, Austin, TX 78759
    View profile for Jerry Frank Jones(512) 476-2929

Also serving Lockhart

7 more mediators within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked mediators serving Lockhart
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A. McMurrey Law Firm, PLLC25 mi
Advantage Mediation5.0★ (2)32 mi
Blazi Mediation5.0★ (1)20 mi
Evertson & Sanchez, PC5.0★ (2)32 mi
Ford+Bergner LLP27 mi
Law Office of David Moore27 mi
Stories to Solutions - Professional Mediation Services5.0★ (2)27 mi

How we ranked Lockhart mediators

We scored 25 Lockhart mediators on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Lockhart data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a mediator

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many mediation matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the mediator is a lawyer, what mediation training or accreditation they hold, and how many matters like yours they have mediated.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a mediator

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Are you a lawyer, and who prepares the written agreement?
  • How many sessions does a matter like ours usually take?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Mediators in Lockhart: frequently asked questions

Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Lockhart?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Lockhart, TX is Eric M. Willie, P.C. Austin Family & Divorce Lawyer with an LFR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 407 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Thompson Law Austin Divorce Attorneys (#2) and Oglesby Law & Mediation (#3) follow. We ranked 25 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many mediators are there in Lockhart?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 25 mediators serving Lockhart, TX. Another 7 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which mediators in Lockhart are open 24/7?

1 ranked mediator in Lockhart posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Thompson Law Austin Divorce Attorneys (#2). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which mediators in Lockhart work on weekends?

3 of 25 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Eric M. Willie, P.C. Austin Family & Divorce Lawyer (#1), Thompson Law Austin Divorce Attorneys (#2) and Michael Spinks, Attorney (#11). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Lockhart mediators have?

The median Google rating among 25 rated mediators in Lockhart is 4.8★, with a median of 46 reviews. Eric M. Willie, P.C. Austin Family & Divorce Lawyer has the most, 407 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank mediators?

Each mediator gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do mediators outside Lockhart count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lockhart city center, our service radius for mediators. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can mediators pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do mediators in Lockhart, TX charge?

Mediators usually charge by the hour or a flat fee per session, and the cost is often split between the two sides. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is an agreement reached in mediation legally binding?

Mediation is voluntary and the mediator does not decide anything. If both sides agree, the terms are usually written up and signed, and in a divorce or custody matter filed with the court to become binding. Each side can have its own lawyer review the agreement first. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of mediators in Lockhart, TX ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Lockhart?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Lockhart

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 25 mediators serving Lockhart.

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