Christopher K. Wrampelmeier

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Amarillo
P (806) 379-0392
F (806) 242-0548

Chris Wrampelmeier is a trusted and respected family law attorney who brings advanced negotiation and trial skills, an in-depth knowledge of family law, and a deep commitment to his clients’ well-being to every case he handles. He is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Chris Wrampelmeier is a highly respected attorney who practices exclusively in family law. He handles a range of family law matters, including suits for divorce, suits to establish, modify, or enforce custody, possession, child support orders, suits to enforce property divisions, termination and adoption suits, and name changes. He understands the sensitive nature of these issues and empathizes with his clients’ concerns about their well-being, the safety and welfare of their children, and the division of their marital estates.

Chris also prepares premarital and marital property agreements and represents clients in collaborative law matters. He is an experienced mediator and frequently mediates family lawsuits, helping parties reach amicable resolutions without the need for costly and time-consuming court battles. He is an American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-certified arbitrator.

Texas Family Law Council, Member 2005 to 2010, 2016 to 2019; Secretary 2019 to 2020; Treasurer 2020 to 2021; Vice-Chair 2021 to 2022; Chair-Elect 2022 to 2023; Chair 2023 to 2024

Panhandle Family Law Association, Past President

Texas State Bar Family Law Section’s Formbook Committee, Member, 1995 to 2006; 2016 to 2022, Co-Chair, 2023 to present

Texas Family Law Foundation Bill Review Committee, Chair, 2007 to 2022

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Member

Board Certified- Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in family law, 2017 to 2023

Recognized by Super Lawyers for his work in family law, 2016 to 2023

Recognized by Super Lawyers Top 50 Central/West Texas 2021 to 2022

Sam Emison Award, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, 2022

Joseph W. McKnight Best Family Law CLE Article Award, Texas Family Law Section, 2021

Chair’s Award, Texas Family Law Council, 2021

Dan Price Award, Texas Family Law Section, 2019

Alison Unger Award for Outstanding Leadership during the Legislative Process, Texas Family Law Foundation, 2017

Panhandle Family Law Association Leadership Award, 2009

Best Divorce Lawyer, Amarillo Globe News Best of Amarillo Awards, 2022

Advanced Family Law Course, Co-Course Director, 2020

Marriage Dissolution Institute, Course Director, 2018

New Frontiers in Marital Property Law, Co-Course Director, 2010

Family Law Boot Camp, San Antonio, Course Director, Texas, 2008

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists 18th Annual Trial Institute, Co-Course Director, 2004

Family Law Essentials for $2000 or Free/Domestic Violence Seminar, Course Director or Co-Course Director, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2017 to 2019

Using Summary Judgment in Property Cases, 2023 Advanced Family Law Course, Author, 2023

Privileges, Marriage Dissolution Institute, Author, 2023

Archdeacon, The Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas

Member, Commission on Ministry, The Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas

Board Member and Former President, Amarillo-Panhandle Humane Society

Legal Counselor and Former Board Secretary, Downtown Women’s Center

Member, Amarillo College Legal Studies/Paralegal Certification Program Advisory Committee

Practice Areas

Admissions

State Bar of Texas, 1993

Education

J.D., University of Texas School of Law, with honors, 1993

B.A., Princeton University, with honors, 1986

Christopher K. Wrampelmeier
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