Jessi Houghtby

Jessi Houghtby is an Austin family law lawyer and senior attorney at Hembree Bell Law Firm, PLLC, who focuses primarily on divorce cases involving property and asset division. She also represents clients in child custody matters and other family law disputes. She draws on experience litigating varied divorce and custody cases to help clients develop practical separation plans. Her approach emphasizes understanding each family’s circumstances, identifying workable options, and preparing effectively when contested issues require litigation or courtroom advocacy.

Jessi earned her B.S. in Radio-Television-Film from the University of Texas at Austin. She also earned her B.A. in Geography from the University of Texas at Austin. She received her J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law and was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2012. Her legal education and years of family law practice support her work involving financial, parenting, and procedural issues in divorce and custody matters.

Jessi uses negotiation and creative problem-solving to develop divorce and custody agreements tailored to individual families. She recognizes that negotiated solutions can give clients greater control over important decisions than courtroom litigation. When agreement is not possible, she relies on her knowledge of family law and courtroom experience to advocate for her clients. Her practice combines settlement-focused planning with readiness to litigate disputed property, custody, and related family law issues.

Jessi Houghtby brings more than a decade of Texas legal experience to family law representation. She has handled matters involving divorce, property division, child custody, child support, paternity, modifications, and related disputes. She is associated with the Williamson County Bar Association and has participated in the Williamson County Inns of Court. Her background reflects sustained work helping clients address financial and parenting decisions through negotiation, planning, and litigation when necessary.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Attorney, Hembree Bell Law Firm, PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Texas Tech University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas at Austin
  Bachelor of Science (BS)