Christian Smith

Christian Smith is the Managing Partner of Smith & Bledsoe Family Law. She is a well-known Austin area trial attorney with a focus on complex family law disputes. She is known for her litigation skills, her knowledge of the law, and her client-focused approach. She welcomes challenging cases that other attorneys turn down. Christian runs a tight ship and maintains a standard of excellence by remaining detail-oriented, setting clear expectations, and leading her team by example, which is evident in her work product and client outcomes. 

Christian graduated magna cum laude from the University of Houston and went on to study law at South Texas College of Law Houston. She is the recipient of many awards, including Austin Monthly’s 2023 Top Attorney Award, 2023 and 2024 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star Award (only 2.5% of Texas attorneys receive this distinction), 2019 National Association of Family Law Attorneys Top 10 under 40 Award, the 2019 Avvo Clients’ Choice Award, the 2017 Emerging Leader Award and the Harry L. Reid Oil, Gas, and Mineral Law Award. She is also a recipient of CALI Awards in Texas Family Law, Texas Oil and Gas Law, Legal Research and Writing, and Education Law Writing Seminar.