Meet Our Team
Our team of attorneys come with decades of successful litigation experience and will fight for you when you need someone on your side. We have a stellar history of success in and out of the courtroom. We practice Family Law, Criminal Law, and Immigration Law.
Lisa Rasmussen Hoing
Senior Attorney
Lisa Rasmussen Hoing received her Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska in 2002. Lisa specialized in both the Criminal Litigation Skills Track and Civil Litigation Skills Track during her tenure at the University. After graduation, she was deputized as a Deputy County Attorney in Dawson County and was responsible for the prosecution of criminal cases, juvenile cases, and mental health cases. As a prosecutor, Lisa had a stellar record including felony convictions for drugs, violent crimes, sex crimes, property crimes, and white collar crimes. Lisa was also responsible for providing legal advice to law enforcement agencies and acting as county coroner during on-call hours.
In 2007, Lisa relocated to Austin, Texas to be closer to family. She continued her career as a prosecutor by serving as Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Prosecutions Division of the State of Texas Attorney General. Lisa handled criminal cases across the state as district attorney pro tem for conflict cases and assisted elected officials with their prosecution of difficult criminal cases.
During her term as an Assistant Attorney General, Lisa obtained felony convictions on Possession and Promotion of Child Pornography, Continuing Sexual Abuse of a Child, Sexual Assault of a Child, Injury to a Child, Child Endangerment, Indecency with a Child; Online Solicitation of a Minor, and Homicide.
In 2013, Lisa opened her own law office to provide the citizens of Texas with the type of legal representation they deserve. Lisa is a bar member of the United States Supreme Court, the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, and the State of Texas. She is also a member of the Texas Bar College which is an honorary society of lawyers who are among the best trained attorneys in Texas. Members are qualified attorneys who are interested in both high ethical standards and improved training for all Texas attorneys. She also stays active as a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association, the Williamson County Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association, and as an Ambassador for the Texas chapter of the DUI Defense Lawyer’s Association.
Lisa prides herself on the numerous dismissals she has obtained. She fights hard for every client and believes that the best defense is an aggressive offense.
| Memberships & Licenses
- Licensed Attorney and Counselor at Law, The Supreme Court of Texas (2007-present)
- Licensed Attorney and Counselor at Law, The Supreme Court of Nebraska (2002-2007)
- Admitted to practice in the United States Federal District, Texas – Western District
- Admitted to practice in the United States Federal District, Texas – Eastern District
- Admitted to practice in the 5th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals (2018)
- Admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court (2017)
- Juris Doctor of Law, University of Nebraska
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Utah
- Member of the Texas Bar College
- Member Program Attorney for Texas Legal
- DUI Defense Lawyer’s Association Member
- DUI Defense Lawyer’s Association State Ambassador
- DUI Defense Lawyer’s Association Faculty, 2017 National Spring Conference
- Member of the Williamson County Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association
- Member of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association
- Member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association
- Member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Lisa Goddard-Seidner
Senior Attorney
Lisa is a highly gifted attorney with over 20 years of experience in Family law, Criminal law, Wills, Trusts, Probate, Juvenile, and Immigration Law. Lisa grew up in Vermont to help people. She has traveled and studied abroad and found learning about other cultures and languages gratifying. Lisa is fluent in several languages, including Arabic, French, Greek, German, and Farsi.
Lisa is passionate about helping families and children and helping people navigate the legal system. Most often people only reach out to an attorney when things go wrong, and it is during that time that Lisa makes a difference. She will be an advocate for your family, and you can count on her to find the most positive outcome. Lisa is especially passionate about her Child Protective Services (CPS) cases.
Immigration can be complicated, and Lisa can make that process easier for those wishing to become a part of this country. She will be able to walk you through the Visa process, Residency, Waiver, Naturalization, Removal, and Asylum process. Your initial paperwork must be done correctly, as re-filings have lower favorable outcomes.
When Lisa finds herself at home she continues her quest to make a difference by rescuing dogs. She is passionate about saving animals and giving them a good home.
| Experience
- Goddard & Hoing, P.C., 2023 - Present
- Owner, Lisa Goddard-Gikas Law Firm, 2005-2023
- Colorado, Prosecutor, 2002 – 2004
| Education
- University of Denver, Juris Doctor of Law (J.D.) and Masters of International Business Administration (MBA), 1997
- Georgetown University, Masters in Arab Studies
- University of Alexandria, Egypt; Certificate of Archaeology
- University of Vermont, B.A.
- Middlebury College
- Languages spoken:
- Arabic
- French
- Greek
- German
- Farsi
Sarah Duncan
Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Sarah received her bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches Texas in 2006. She spent five years working in Human Resources where she gained a passion for helping others. In 2011, she moved to the Austin area to be with her closest friends and family. In 2020, Sarah returned to school and attended Rice University's Glasscock School of Continuing Education where she earned her paralegal certificate. Sarah has a passion for helping others and enjoys supporting her clients.
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