Sondra K Kaighen

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Since 1999, Sondra Kaighen & Associates, P.C., has provided quality, personalized service in a variety of legal areas throughout Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast region. We offer potential clients the same resources as many large firms, without sacrificing the personalized focus, cost-effectiveness and attention that comes with a modest-sized staff. Whether you face a jury trial, bench trial, mediation, or administrative proceeding, our team of highly-skilled attorneys will be beside you every step of the way.

Our practice concentrations include:

Family Law

The firm has assisted many families in its history, and we draw on all the tools at our disposal to help you earn the result you seek, and hopefully do so in the least-confrontational manner possible. However, when the case warrants a more aggressive approach, our seasoned trial attorneys are not afraid to take any matter to court.

We provide compassionate assistance to families and individuals in connection with complex, often contentious matters, including:
* Divorce, contested and uncontested
* Child support
* Paternity
* Domestic Violence
* Post Divorce Issues
* Interstate Child Custody (UCCJEA)
* Parental Kidnappings/Custodial Interference
* Enforcement of orders
* CPS defense
* Adoptions
* Pre-nuptial agreements
* Grandparent rights
* Name changes
* Modifications

For additional information on this area of law, please visit our divorce, divorce FAQ, and adoptions pages.
Criminal Law

Sondra Kaighen & Associates also handles a range criminal defense work for you and your family, including juvenile cases. Our areas of expertise include:
* Misdemeanors
* Felonies
* DWI
* Possession of controlled substance
* Possession of marijuana
* Assault causing family violence
* Sexual Assault
* Indecency
* Juvenile arrests/offenses

Other Practices

We also assist clients with drafting and creating wills, and have experience in alternative forms of dispute resolution such as mediation and arbitration.

Fellow - American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Sondra K Kaighen& Associates PC
17210 Mercury Dr
Houston TX 77058
Tel: 281 488-1918
Fax: 281 488-2727

Founder of the firm Sondra Kaighen is well respected in the legal community as a skilled attorney and tireless litigator. She commands a courtroom and is known for being even-handed and gracious in her dealings. She has been in business for herself in the Clear Lake area for the many years, practicing in Harris, Galveston, and Brazoria Counties. In 1994, Sondra received her Board Certification in Family Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Outside her professional life, Sondra is a wife and mother with many interests and talents. She believes in staying fit and focused both in her personal and professional lives. Away from the office you will catch her participating in a variety of sports--from martial arts to kayaking, but when cornered about her favorite pastime it will more than likely involve surfing on a white sandy beach.