Daniella Salazar is a passionate lawyer who advocates for children and families who do not yet have the knowledge or resources to speak up for themselves. Originally from Houston, Salazar now serves the greater Austin and central Texas area with her legal practice centering on family law. In the pursuit of justice and fairness, Salazar has devoted her legal career to empowering parents, children and families to not only stand up for what is right and fair, but to set an example for the generations after them.

With a desire to make an impact in the field of law, Salazar pursued her law degree at the University of Texas School of Law, where she specialized in public interest legal work, with a focus on parent, family and children’s rights.

As a multilingual profession, Salazar bridges gaps throughout diverse communities with her ability to speak Spanish. This enables her to effectively communicate with clients from various cultural backgrounds. Salazar prides herself in her communication skills and ensures that her clients are heard, understood, and guided through their legal case.

Driven by her unwavering commitment to making a difference, Daniella Salazar is not just a lawyer but a guiding light for children, families, and parents navigating the complexities of the legal system. Her priority is to provide a thorough and personalized approach to every case.    

In her free time, Salazar enjoys spending time outdoors, walking with her pets and traveling. She is determined to visit every National Park, and even keeps track of this on her scratch-off National Parks Map. Salazar has three cherished dogs, Pumba, Kingsley and Birdy, who she loves taking on long walks and to Zilker Park.        

Eduation

               University of Texas School of Law [2019]

               Baylor University, B.A. [2015]

Professional Experience

Law Clerk, The Family Helpline at Texas Legal Services Center

Advanced Student Attorney Ad Litem, Children’s Rights Clinic

Policy Intern, Children’s Defense Fund – Texas

Legal Intern, The Office of the Attorney General – Child Support Division

Legal Intern, Supreme Court of Texas – Children’s Commission

Intern, United States House of Representatives

Research Intern, Texas Hunger Initiative

Pro Bono Activities

Texas Prison Education Initiative, Volunteer Instructor

Mithoff Pro Bono Program

Big Brother Big Sisters

AmeriCorps Service Member, City Year

Waco Family Abuse Center