Charla Davies

Charla’s leadership in the legal community reflects her commitment to excellence. She has served as President of the Collaborative Divorce Professionals of San Antonio and Chair of the Family Law Section of the San Antonio Bar Association. Her legal expertise and dedication have earned her recognition in The Best Lawyers in America and San Antonio Scene’s “Best Lawyers in San Antonio.”

Charla recognizes that divorce is a challenging transition, but with the right guidance, it can be a turning point toward a better future. She is committed to supporting clients through this process with professionalism and stability, helping them make informed decisions that align with their long-term goals.

Honors & Awards

Best Lawyers in America (Collaborative Law: Family Law), 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2026

Best Lawyers in America (Family Law), 2024 & 2026

Best Lawyers in San Antonio, SA Scene Magazine (Family Law and Collaborative Law), 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

San Antonio Top Attorneys – San Antonio Magazine, 2020, 2021, 2022

Top Family Lawyer – Scene in S.A., 2022

Best Lawyers in San Antonio, Rising Star – SA Scene Magazine, 2007, 2008, 2009

Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star (Thomson Reuters), 2009 and 2010

Articles

Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce: Confidence, Community, and Starting Over July 14, 2025

Publications & Speeches

Presenter, “Closing Your Case,” Handling Your First (or Next) Divorce Case, State Bar of Texas, October 2, 2019

Presenter, “Creative Holiday Arrangements in Custody Orders,” Collaborative Divorce Professionals of San Antonio, November 9, 2018

Panelist, “Preparing for the Board Specialization Exam,” Advanced Family Law Course, August 14, 2018

Co-Presenter, “So Your Friend’s Getting a Divorce – 10 Things Every Non-Family Lawyer Should Know About Family Law, San Antonio Moms in Law, September 22, 2016

Presenter, “Texas Family Law Practice Manual – The Bible of a Family Law Practice,” Texas Advanced Paralegal Seminar (TAPS), October 4, 2013

Presenter, The Proper Use of the Owelty Agreement and Lien and Credit & Mortgage Qualifying Issues in Divorce, Collaborative Professionals Association of San Antonio (2010)

Presenter, “Family Law Update,” Texas Association of Domestic Relations Offices, 26th Annual Training Conference, October 13-15, 2010

Co-Author, Family Law Evidence: Getting it In and Keeping it Out, Extreme Family Law Makeover VIII, San Antonio Bar Association, Family Law Section (2010)

Co-Author, Drafting Custody & Visitation Orders for Tots, Teens & Special Needs Children, Extreme Divorce Practice Make Over V, San Antonio Bar Association, Family Law Section (2007)

Co-Author, Texas Family Law Practice Manual – Understanding the “Bible” of Practitioners, State Bar of Texas, Annual Meeting 2007: Family Law Section: Texas Divorce – A World of Options (2007)

Co-Author, Texas Family Law, State Bar of Texas, Institute on Texas Law for Military Attorneys (2004, 2006, 2008, 2010)