Craig Diallo Carson

Craig Diallo Carson

also known as Craig D. Carson

4.8
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Rochester, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Landlord & Tenant ... +2 more

45 Exchange Blvd., Suite 736, Rochester, NY

About Craig

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

13 years

25%
Child Support 12%

14 years

12%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2010

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Craig D. Carson

45 Exchange Blvd., Suite 736, Rochester, NY, 14614

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Craig Diallo Carson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

99 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Landlord & Tenant

Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney

CcCompassionate, Understanding, and Truly Cares

I had a great experience working with Craig during my eviction case as a landlord. From the beginning, he took the time to listen to me, understand my situation, and work with me financially, which I truly appreciated. What stood out most was that Craig genuinely cared. I never felt like I was jus...t another case. He was patient, understanding, and made sure I felt heard throughout the process. Being a landlord and dealing with an eviction can be stressful and financially difficult, and having an attorney who was both knowledgeable and compassionate made a huge difference. I’m very grateful for Craig’s help and would absolutely recommend him to other landlords looking for an attorney who will listen, care, and work with you.

Posted by Camaje | September 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Tenant & landlord

I can’t say enough good things about Mr. Craig Diallo Carson and the way he helped me and my wife during one of the lowest and most stressful points in our lives. We were facing what felt like a definite eviction, and honestly, we didn’t know where to turn or what to do next. We felt like no one w...as listening to us and like we were facing this situation completely alone. Reaching out to Mr. Carson changed that. From the beginning, he made us feel like we had someone in our corner. He took the time to listen to us, check in on us, explain things clearly, and genuinely make sure that we were okay. That meant more to us than I can put into words. When you’re going through something as stressful as potentially losing your home, having someone who treats you like a person—not just another case—makes a tremendous difference. Mr. Carson was also incredibly understanding when it came to his fees. He worked with us on pricing so that we could actually afford the legal help we desperately needed. That level of compassion and understanding is something my family and I will never forget. When it felt like nobody wanted to hear us and nobody was there for us, Mr. Carson was there. He gave us hope when we were scared and helped us navigate a situation that we truly didn’t know how to handle. Mr. Carson, I sincerely appreciate everything you did for me and my family. Thank you for standing by us, treating us with dignity, and helping us when we needed it most. I will always be grateful for the way you showed up for my family during such a difficult time. If you’re looking for an attorney who genuinely cares about his clients and will treat you with compassion and respect, I would absolutely recommend Mr. Craig Diallo Carson.

Posted by Tyana | September 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Very knowledgeable attorney

I have enlisted Mr. Carson on several different matters ranging from tenant disputes, pistol permit proceedings, etc. showing he has a vast knowledge of many areas of law. He is kind and informative and communicates effectively with goals and objectives. He is very down to earth and an all around gre...at person to have in your corner. He will go above and beyond for you, and his rates are very reasonable. You will not be disappointed.

Posted by Kayla | August 31, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Made the impossible possible!

Craig won my case! I hired Craig because he was the first attorney that would take my case. This was a Tenent landlord issue with many hurdles. His pricing was affordable and he proved to be the perfect person for my legal issue. He knows the law inside and out, and sometimes I felt a point s...hould be highlighted and Craig would remind me that although my points were valid, they were not going to help me in the current case. I trusted him, and we won! I would highly recommend Craig Carson, I am so happy I found him. I was told before litigations started that nobody was going to be happy with the results of of the trial, but he went above and beyond, and I am more than happy because I ended up free and clear of anything that I was charged of and not having to pay any money to anybody. Basically, he was able to take an impossible case and turn it to my favor. Thank you Craig!

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Attorney became unresponsive after retainer

Hired Mr. Craig over the summer for a tenant dispute representing the tenant. The matter was time sensitive, which was replaced to Mr. Carson. After paying to retain his services he became essentially unresponsive. It took over two weeks for him to even send the initial email to the other party's att...orney. It felt like he was delaying work to force the case into court. Prior to retaining his services I explained I wanted to avoid court and any eviction filings and wanted him to act as a mediator. By the time I retained his services we had almost a full month, yet when he reached out to the other party's attorney less than a week until lease end. Services retained on 7/5 first email not sent until 7/23. In addition he didn't seem to look into anything further. I informed him no notice of nonrenewal had been received, took weeks for him to even ask for proof after my landlord refused to provide me proof or even the letter. Once "proof" was received it was a certified letter receipt, however I found the tracking to show that no delivery was ever attempted. He was not able to get proof that a letter was posted to our door like the landlord lied about, or that one was put in the mailbox which the landlord also lied about. In addition the address on the certified letter receipt is written over and nearly illegible. None of this seemed like a concern that should be looked into by Craig. He just kept pushing oh let this go to court it'll be fine you'll get a few extra months here. I again tried to retain his services in October where he responded to my initial email nearly immediately saying "let me review this" and then never responding again. Horribly unresponsive. Incredibly disheartening. When someone hires you to handle a potential eviction it's actually crazy to have to beg for updates and for the attorney to review and work the case he was hired for. If you don't want to work the case, don't extend your retainer to the client.

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Craig Diallo Carson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Child support lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very knowledgeable family law attorney, dedicated to his clients' success."

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Carolyn Chase

Child custody lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Craig is a colleague of mine, and always comes prepared. He is professional, and fights vigorously for his clients."

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Lawrence Krieger

Family lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I recently met Craig Carson as opposing counsel on a particularly difficult family law case. Craig was a very strong advocate for his client - while still being an amiable opponent. I recommend Craig as an attorney, especially if you have a legal problem requiring a very diligent advocate."

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Gregory Salmon

Family lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marla Pilaroscia

Family lawyer

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Carolyn Chase

Child custody lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Empire State Counsel, New York State Bar Association

2012

Empire State Counsel, New York State Bar Association

Work Experience

2013 - 2014

Associate, Trevett, Cristo, Salzer & Andolina

Associations

2016 - Present

Rochester Black Bar Association

2010 - Present

Monroe County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Bridges v. Snead

Client obtained Sole Custody

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Education

2009

Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Temple University

Bachelor's Degree

Languages

English

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