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Her Own Way—Creating a Path to Success
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Meet Austin Bar Member Tychanika “Tycha” Kimbrough
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Tychanika “Tycha” Kimbrough is the founding attorney of Kimbrough Legal, PLLC and an advocate for justice and social change. As a licensed Texas attorney, Kimbrough is a passionate advocate who commits to going above and beyond to serve her clients. Kimbrough obtained her Juris Doctor degree and professional certificates in Criminal Law and Family Law from Baylor Law School. She earned her Bachelor of Public Administration degree, with high honors, from Texas State University. While pursuing her law degree, she interned for the Honorable Judge Hoffman at the 68th Judicial District Court, the Honorable Justice Alvarez at the Fourth Court of Appeals, the McLennan County District Attorney’s Office, and Greater Waco Legal Services.
AUSTIN BAR: Tell us about your background.
KIMBROUGH: I was born and raised in San Antonio and attended Texas State University for my Bachelor of Public Administration and Baylor Law School for my Juris Doctor. After graduating from Baylor Law School in 2018, I moved to Austin to start my career working for a personal injury firm. In 2019, a few months after becoming licensed, I made my dream my reality and launched Kimbrough Legal, PLLC. My husband and I have two daughters, Evangeline, who is three years old, and Elissa, who recently turned 1. My husband and I love traveling; we believe in collecting memories, not items. My hobbies include traveling around the world, trying new foods, home organizing and décor, and networking.
AUSTIN BAR: What was your idea of a “dream job” growing up? What profession did you picture for yourself?
KIMBROUGH: At an early age, I decided I was going to become a lawyer. It still feels surreal that I have made my dream my reality. It is a blessing to have the privilege to help others in the way that I do.
AUSTIN BAR: What’s a favorite thing to do or place to go in Austin?
KIMBROUGH: One of my favorite spots to go to is The Domain—there is never a dull moment there. I also love trying new restaurants and food trucks.
AUSTIN BAR: What is your current job, how long have you had it, and what do you enjoy most about it?
KIMBROUGH: I am the founder and managing attorney at Kimbrough Legal, PLLC, where my team and I help professionals navigate divorce and family law, as well as protect the rights of those accused of crimes. I launched my practice in 2019 as a solo attorney. Now, I have a team of eight professionals, which includes one senior attorney and one associate attorney. My team and I pride ourselves on our professionalism and zealous representation in the courtroom. I love having the ability to genuinely help people during challenging times, and I love having the opportunity to build something that is greater than myself.
AUSTIN BAR: Tell us a hobby or something about you people may be surprised to know.
KIMBROUGH: I am a firstgeneration college and law school graduate, and I am incredibly blessed and grateful to be where I am now. I have amazing mentors, who have invested in me and have encouraged me on my journey to become a fearless licensed attorney and subsequently a law firm owner, and it is so important that I do the same for others. I spend time mentoring others who are striving to attend law school and create thriving law firms.
AUSTIN BAR: Choose your favorite legal drama from television and tell us why: Law & Order, Night Court, LA Law, Perry Mason, or another?
KIMBROUGH: These days, I rarely have time to watch television, but if I have some time to spare, you can absolutely catch me watching Law & Order SVU. Although television does not get it right all the time, I love watching the detectives solve the cases. Most times, I have solved the case before they do.
AUSTIN BAR: Which television judge would you most rather go before on a case: Judge Mathis, Judge Judy, Judge Steve Harvey, Judge Hatchett or another?
KIMBROUGH: An outstanding colleague, Vonda Bailey, launched Support Court with Judge Vonda B. I do not envision that I would ever have to go before a television judge on a case, but she would be who I would rather go before, perhaps on behalf of a client. Judge Vonda B is a judge who is very direct and upfront with litigants and does not sugarcoat anything. AL
