About Claude
Claude Ducloux is a attorney based in Austin, Texas, specializing in family law, including divorce, appeals, arbitration, mediation, government and administrative law, and legal malpractice. He has been licensed to practice in Texas since 1977, in California since 1978, and in Colorado since 2003. A graduate of St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Ducloux earned his Juris Doctor in December 1976.
Prior to his legal career, he served in the U.S. Army's 1st Cavalry Division. Ducloux is board-certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law (since 1984) and Civil Appellate Law (since 1987). He has held leadership roles such as President of the Austin Bar Association and Chair of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
In 2022, he received the Pat Nester Innovation in Professional Development Award from the State Bar of Texas for his contributions to continuing legal education. Ducloux has authored over 150 articles and videos on legal ethics and professionalism. He served as Chair of the Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism and was appointed to the Supreme Court of Texas's Committee on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda in 2018. He is also the National Director of Education, Ethics, and State Compliance for AffiniPay, a company specializing in payment solutions for law firms.
Ducloux's commitment to the legal community is further demonstrated through his involvement in various bar-related organizations and his dedication to pro bono work. He is fluent in English and conversational Spanish. As of February 18, 2026, Ducloux is active in his practice and continues to contribute to the legal profession through education and leadership roles.
