Who We Are

Gavino is a native Austinite who grew up on the East-side of Austin, Texas. He founded the Law Office of Gavino Mendez in May 2003 with the objective of providing affordable legal services to individuals with limited resources but with a need for legal representation in family law matters.
He is fluent in Spanish which allows him to provide legal services to the Latin community.

Gavino’s primary focus is assisting families in reach amicable resolutions to family issues including, but not limited to: divorce, custody determinations, child support, adoptions, child protective services cases, and possession.access to children - always keeping the children’s best interest the overriding factor.

A Native Austinite and military Veteran, Chris serves his country and his community. Chris specialized in immigration law in helping those in need regarding immigration issues. He possesses his Federal License in the Western District of Texas to assist those who require additional legal support. Chris continues to maintain his knowledge in public policy and affairs

Chris graduated from the University of Texas at Austin from the LBJ school with his Master’s in Public Affairs. He seeks to sharpen his immigration policy skills by following the most updated immigration policies to assist those worldwide.

Bryan is an experienced estate planning and probate attorney with upwards of 10+ years of experience in the field. He received his law degree from a top-tier law school and has been licensed to practice in Texas for almost a decade. During his career, he has helped numerous individuals and families with their probate and estate planning needs, providing customized solutions that fit their unique circumstances.


He has handled a variety of probate cases, from simple to complex, in those situations where probate was necessary due to the lack of an estate plan, or otherwise.

Richard is an experienced attorney specializing in family law, immigration, and business & transactional law. Known for his client-focused approach and strong litigation skills, Richard effectively handles both personal and corporate legal matters. Whether resolving family disputes or advising businesses on legal matters, he provides clear and practical solutions to his clients.

A graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law, Richard gained valuable experience at LegalZoom in Austin, Texas, where he helped refine best practices for forming, maintaining, and dissolving LLCs, stock corporations, and nonprofit organizations. His background in both transactional law and divorce litigation allows him to offer well-rounded, effective legal representation for clients with  .

Outside of his legal practice, Richard volunteers bi-weekly at Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, assisting those in need. He enjoys spending time with his wife and their German Shepherd, balancing his professional and personal life with care and compassion.

Jen handles case record management and dedicated client support to detailed bookkeeping and balancing the books. She ensures cases move smoothly, clients feel supported, and records stay organized.

Jen keeps office operations running seamlessly, bringing warmth, professionalism, and dedication every single day.

Rosemary handles all front desk, administrative work and is also the driving force behind our smooth operations.

She manages scheduling and calendaring, invoicing, bookkeeping, and everything in between. Rosemary also handles critical tasks like preparing documents, coordinating with clients and keeps cases on track.

During her internship at The Mendez Law Group, Ileene assists with client intake, case preparation, and legal research, gaining valuable insight into the legal process while deepening her passion for advocacy and justice. Her long-term goal is to attend law school and become a practicing attorney in family and criminal law.