About Valin
Valin L. Woodward is a attorney based in New Braunfels, Texas, with over four decades of experience in family law, probate, and estate planning. She is a shareholder at Langley & Banack, Inc., a prominent law firm in the region. Her practice encompasses many family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, and adoption. Additionally, she provides services in drafting wills, powers of attorney. Directives to physicians, and has substantial experience in probate proceedings. Ms. Woodward earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1976, graduating with honors.
She then pursued her Juris Doctor at St. Mary's University School of Law, graduating with distinction in 1979. During her time at St. Mary's, she was an active member of the John M. Harlan Society, Phi Delta Phi Honorary Legal Fraternity, and the Legal Research Board, reflecting her commitment to legal excellence from the outset of her career. Admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1979, Ms. Woodward has been an active member for over 46 years. Her professional affiliations include the Comal County Bar Association, the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, and the Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section.
She is also a Fellow of the College of the State Bar of Texas, a designation that recognizes attorneys who have completed a significant number of hours in continuing legal education. Throughout her career, Ms. Woodward has been admitted to practice in several federal courts, including the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern. Western Districts of Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. This extensive admission allows her to represent clients in a variety of legal settings, from local courts to the highest levels of the federal judiciary.
In her community, Ms. Woodward has served on the boards of several local organizations, including the First Protestant Church Board of Finance and Eden Hill Communities. Her involvement in these organizations shows her commitment to the New Braunfels community beyond her legal practice. Ms. Woodward's experience and dedication to her clients have established her as a respected figure in the legal community. Her knowledge of family law and probate matters, combined with her active participation in professional and community organizations, make her a valuable resource for individuals seeking legal assistance in these areas.
