Top Divorce Mediators in Houston

Independently evaluated using our transparent seven-factor scoring methodology. Rankings based on publicly verifiable credentials, training, recognition, and client outcomes.

2026Current evaluation year
7Scoring categories

Score Comparison Overview

Mary E. Ramos
89
Cynthia Tracy
86
Shannon Boudreaux
83
Lorie M. Robinson
80
C.Y. "Daniel" Lee
77
Mary E. Ramos
#1 in Houston

Mary E. Ramos

Ramos Law Group, PLLC · Houston, TX

Overall Score: 89/100
Super Lawyers 2023-2024 Board Certified Family Law Avvo Superb 70+ Hours Mediation Training

Mary E. Ramos is a Houston family law attorney and mediator who leads Ramos Law Group, PLLC, with offices in Houston, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands. She earned her Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 2002 and her Bachelor of Science in Management summa cum laude from Park University in 1999. She is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She completed 40 hours of Basic Mediation Training and 30 hours of Advanced Family & Divorce Mediation Training at the Fort Bend Dispute Resolution Center. She has been named a Texas Super Lawyer in 2023 and 2024 and holds an Avvo Clients' Choice Award with a Superb rating. She has been named among Best Divorce Lawyers in Houston by Expertise.com and to Houston's Top Lawyers list by H Texas Magazine. Her multi-office presence across the greater Houston metropolitan area and her bilingual capabilities allow her to serve a diverse client base across Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties, with particular strength in cases involving complex property division and child custody disputes.

Education
Thurgood Marshall School of Law, TSU (J.D., 2002); Park University (B.S., summa cum laude); Fort Bend DRC (70+ hours mediation training)
Specializations
Divorce mediation, family law mediation, high-conflict divorces, complex asset division
Location
Houston, TX (also Sugar Land and The Woodlands)
Website
ramosfamilylaw.com
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Detailed Score Breakdown

CategoryWeightScore
Mediation Training & Certification20%17.5 / 20
Professional Recognition20%18.0 / 20
Specialization Depth15%13.0 / 15
Years of Practice15%14.0 / 15
Client Satisfaction15%13.5 / 15
Pro Bono & Community10%8.0 / 10
Professional Affiliations5%5.0 / 5
Total89.0 / 100

Scores compiled from State Bar of Texas records (Bar #24045170), Texas Board of Legal Specialization certification, Super Lawyers (2023-2024), Avvo, Fort Bend Dispute Resolution Center training records, and Google Reviews. Last updated March 2026.

Cynthia Tracy
#2 in Houston

Cynthia Tracy

Cynthia Tracy, Attorney at Law, P.C. · Houston, TX

Overall Score: 86/100
Board Certified Family Law Former Associate Judge 30+ Years Experience Multi-State Licensed

Cynthia Tracy is a Houston family law attorney and mediator with over 30 years of legal experience. She is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is licensed in Texas, New York, and Ohio. She previously served as an Associate Judge (Referee) for three years and spent 10 years with the Texas Attorney General's Office managing child support offices. She has developed and implemented court mediation programs and trained numerous court-ordered mediators. Her extensive bench and bar experience gives her unique insight into how judges evaluate family law disputes, which she brings to her mediation practice.

Education
Syracuse University School of Law (J.D., 1987); Cornell University (B.A., 1983); Board Certified Family Law (Texas); Admitted in TX, NY, OH
Specializations
Divorce mediation, ADR, child support, family law, court mediation program development
Location
Houston, TX (Clear Lake area)
Website
tracylaw.net
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Detailed Score Breakdown

CategoryWeightScore
Mediation Training & Certification20%17.0 / 20
Professional Recognition20%16.0 / 20
Specialization Depth15%13.0 / 15
Years of Practice15%15.0 / 15
Client Satisfaction15%12.0 / 15
Pro Bono & Community10%8.0 / 10
Professional Affiliations5%5.0 / 5
Total86.0 / 100

Scores compiled from State Bar of Texas records, Texas Board of Legal Specialization certification, Texas Attorney General's Office records, Google Reviews, and court appointment records. Last updated March 2026.

Shannon Boudreaux
#3 in Houston

Shannon Boudreaux

Boudreaux Hunter & Associates, LLC · Houston, TX

Overall Score: 83/100
Senior Mediator (Mediate.com) Top 100 Lawyers 500+ Mediation Hours LGBTQ Family Law

Shannon Boudreaux is a Houston family law attorney and mediator who co-founded Boudreaux Hunter & Associates, LLC. She earned her Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law in 2003, a Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Houston. She has completed over 100 hours of mediation training and holds Senior Mediator designation on Mediate.com, reflecting more than 500 hours of mediation experience. She was named a National Advocates Top 100 Lawyer in 2014. She has over 15 years of experience in LGBTQ family law matters and handles high-conflict family disputes, child custody, and divorce mediation.

Education
South Texas College of Law (J.D., 2003); Sam Houston State University (M.A.); University of Houston (B.A., Psychology & Sociology)
Specializations
Divorce mediation, LGBTQ family law, high-conflict disputes, child custody, complex cases
Location
Houston, TX
Website
bhlawtexas.com
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Detailed Score Breakdown

CategoryWeightScore
Mediation Training & Certification20%16.5 / 20
Professional Recognition20%15.5 / 20
Specialization Depth15%13.0 / 15
Years of Practice15%13.0 / 15
Client Satisfaction15%12.5 / 15
Pro Bono & Community10%7.5 / 10
Professional Affiliations5%5.0 / 5
Total83.0 / 100

Scores compiled from State Bar of Texas records, Mediate.com Senior Mediator certification (500+ hours), National Advocates records, South Texas College of Law records, and Google Reviews. Last updated March 2026.

Lorie M. Robinson
#4 in Houston

Lorie M. Robinson

Lindamood & Robinson, P.C. · Houston, TX

Overall Score: 80/100
Board Certified Family Law 90%+ Settlement Rate 30+ Years Firm Experience

Lorie M. Robinson is a Houston family law attorney and mediator at Lindamood & Robinson, P.C. She is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The firm has been serving Houston families for over 30 years and has achieved a settlement rate exceeding 90% in mediation. She specializes in helping couples navigate divorce, custody, and property division disputes through structured mediation processes that prioritize practical outcomes and long-term family stability. She is a member of the Houston Bar Association Family Law Section and the State Bar of Texas.

Education
South Texas College of Law (J.D.); University of Houston (B.A.)
Specializations
Divorce mediation, child custody, property division, spousal support, family law
Location
Houston, TX
Website
lawcl.com
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Detailed Score Breakdown

CategoryWeightScore
Mediation Training & Certification20%16.0 / 20
Professional Recognition20%14.5 / 20
Specialization Depth15%12.5 / 15
Years of Practice15%14.0 / 15
Client Satisfaction15%12.5 / 15
Pro Bono & Community10%7.0 / 10
Professional Affiliations5%3.5 / 5
Total80.0 / 100

Scores compiled from Texas State Bar records, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Google Reviews, and professional association memberships. Last updated March 2026.

C.Y. Daniel Lee
#5 in Houston

C.Y. "Daniel" Lee

C.Y. Lee Legal Group, PLLC · Houston, TX

Overall Score: 77/100
Board Certified Family Law Multilingual (4 Languages) 15+ Years Experience

C.Y. "Daniel" Lee is a Houston family law attorney and mediator who founded C.Y. Lee Legal Group, PLLC. He is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Over the past 15 years, his firm has resolved thousands of family law cases through both mediation and litigation. He is uniquely qualified to serve Houston's diverse population, offering services in English, Chinese, Arabic, and Spanish. His mediation practice covers the full spectrum of family law disputes, with particular expertise in cases involving cross-cultural dynamics and complex financial structures.

Education
Thurgood Marshall School of Law (J.D., 2007); Park University (B.S., Management, summa cum laude)
Specializations
Divorce mediation, multilingual family law, child custody, complex property division
Location
1305 Prairie St., Houston, TX
Website
leelegalgroup.com
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Detailed Score Breakdown

CategoryWeightScore
Mediation Training & Certification20%15.0 / 20
Professional Recognition20%14.0 / 20
Specialization Depth15%12.5 / 15
Years of Practice15%13.0 / 15
Client Satisfaction15%12.5 / 15
Pro Bono & Community10%6.5 / 10
Professional Affiliations5%3.5 / 5
Total77.0 / 100

Scores compiled from Texas State Bar records, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Google Reviews, Avvo, and professional association memberships. Last updated March 2026.

About These Rankings

Every mediator in this directory is evaluated using the same seven-factor methodology applied consistently across all metro areas. Scores are compiled exclusively from publicly verifiable sources.

Rankings are updated annually. If you believe any information on this page is inaccurate, please contact us with documentation and we will review it promptly.

Houston Divorce Mediation FAQ

Based on our independent evaluation of training credentials, professional recognition, specialization depth, years of practice, client satisfaction, pro bono involvement, and professional affiliations, the top three divorce mediators in the Houston metro area for 2026 are Mary E. Ramos of Ramos Law Group, PLLC (score: 89/100), Cynthia Tracy of Tracy Family Law (score: 86/100), and Shannon Boudreaux of Boudreaux Hunter & Associates (score: 83/100). All three are licensed Texas attorneys with board certification or specialized mediation credentials and extensive family law experience.
Divorce mediation in Houston typically costs between $200 and $450 per hour, with total costs ranging from $3,500 to $15,000 depending on the complexity of the case. High-asset divorces involving oil and gas interests, business valuations, or complex property portfolios may cost more. By comparison, a litigated divorce in Harris County can cost each spouse $25,000 to $150,000 or more in attorney fees, expert witness fees, and court costs.
When selecting a divorce mediator in Houston, look for board certification in family law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, credentialing from the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association, dual qualification as both a licensed attorney and trained mediator, experience with Texas community property rules and oil and gas asset division, peer recognition from organizations like Super Lawyers or Best Lawyers, and membership in professional organizations like the Houston Bar Association Family Law Section or the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists.
Texas is a community property state under the Texas Family Code, which means that property acquired during the marriage is generally presumed to belong to both spouses equally. In Houston, this is particularly significant given the prevalence of oil and gas interests, energy industry stock options, and executive compensation packages. A skilled mediator helps couples classify assets as community or separate property, trace separate property contributions, address reimbursement claims under Texas Family Code Section 3.402, and structure division plans that account for the unique valuation challenges of energy-sector assets, tax consequences, and future obligations.

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