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Diggs & Sadler: A Founder Dual Board Certified in Both Family Law and Civil Trial Law

Cindy Diggs holds Texas Board of Legal Specialization certification in both Family Law and Civil Trial Law — a dual credential distinct from single-specialty family law certification — anchoring a boutique Houston firm built on a “get ready for trial, then negotiate a favorable peace” philosophy that pushes every case toward trial-level preparation regardless of whether it ultimately settles.

At a Glance

Origin and Background

Cindy Diggs founded Diggs & Sadler as a boutique family law firm and is Board Certified in both Family Law and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization — a dual certification that reflects courtroom litigation experience beyond family law specifically. The firm’s office sits at 5300 Memorial Drive, the same building that also houses Charles T. Ganz’s criminal defense practice, in Houston’s Memorial-adjacent corridor. Several of the firm’s attorneys previously clerked for the judiciary at the start of their careers, giving the team direct exposure to how judges evaluate family law disputes from the bench.

Practice Concentration

The firm focuses on divorce, custody, spousal support, probate, and employment law. See this Houston Family Law directory for how this dual board-certified, trial-preparation-focused boutique compares to other Harris County family law firms. The firm’s stated approach — “get ready for trial, then negotiate a favorable peace” — means every case is prepared as if it will go to trial even though most ultimately settle, on the theory that trial-level preparation is itself the strongest leverage in settlement negotiations.

Track Record

Awesome Attorneys did not identify a published, itemized case-results table with specific settlement or property-division figures on the firm’s site, consistent with the confidential nature of most family law resolutions. This has not been independently re-verified against court dockets by this profile; past results do not guarantee similar outcomes, and every case depends on its own specific facts.

Client Voice

Published reviews describe the firm as efficient and kind throughout the legal process, with one client specifically praising attorney Callie’s professionalism and another crediting attorney Peeples with going “above and beyond in every way.” Awesome Attorneys did not identify a pattern of negative or unresolved reviews warranting disclosure.

Beyond the Courtroom

Several attorneys at the firm began their careers clerking for the judiciary, a form of direct exposure to judicial decision-making distinct from starting a career purely in private practice.

Recognition

Cindy Diggs’ dual Board Certification in Family Law and Civil Trial Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization is the state’s official specialty credential, and the dual designation specifically reflects courtroom litigation competence beyond family law alone. The firm’s attorneys have received Super Lawyers selections, an independently administered peer-review-based distinction.

Texas Legal Backdrop

Texas spousal maintenance (alimony) is available only in limited circumstances under Family Code Chapter 8 — generally requiring a marriage of at least 10 years or specific findings such as family violence or a spouse’s inability to earn sufficient income, with statutory caps on both amount and duration. Texas probate matters that intersect with a family law case, such as a deceased spouse’s estate during a pending divorce, add procedural complexity beyond a standard divorce filing. None of this is legal advice; anyone facing a divorce or family law matter should consult a licensed Texas attorney about the specific facts of their case.

Awesome Attorneys Assessment

Diggs & Sadler’s clearest, most checkable differentiator is founder Cindy Diggs’ dual TBLS certification in both Family Law and Civil Trial Law, paired with a firm-wide trial-preparation philosophy and attorneys who began their careers with direct judicial clerkship experience. The honest trade-off: Awesome Attorneys did not identify a published, itemized case-results table, consistent with family law confidentiality, and as a boutique firm, capacity is more limited than a larger multi-attorney practice. For a Harris County client who wants a family law firm built around genuine trial readiness rather than a purely negotiation-first approach, this dual certification is a genuine, checkable basis for a shortlist.

Methodology and Sourcing

This profile was researched from Diggs & Sadler’s official website (texasadvocates.com), including its published firm philosophy and attorney credentials, and its Yelp and Super Lawyers directory listings confirming address and recognition data.

Publisher Disclosure and Independence Notice

Awesome Attorneys is an independent legal directory and editorial publication. This profile was not paid for, commissioned, or reviewed by Diggs & Sadler prior to publication. Awesome Attorneys may in the future offer sponsored placement products to attorneys and firms, including this one, but sponsorship has no bearing on the editorial content, inclusion, or findings of this profile.