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Carla Patricia Lowry

Family Attorney at Fort Lauderdale, FL

4.1   10 reviews
  • Licensed for 22 years
    State FL
    Acquired 2001
    Status
    Member in Good Standing No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Carla

Learn Carla’s areas of practice.

3
Practice areas
  1. Family
    50%
    Contested Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, Paternity, Child Support, Timesharing, Custody, Domestic Violence, Adoption, Post and Prenuptial Agreements, Dependency

    22 years

  2. Criminal defense
    45%
    First Offenses, Multiple Offenses, Habitual Offender, DUI/DWI, Capital, Felony, Misdemeanor, Domestic Violence, Post-Conviction Relief, Appeals

    22 years

  3. Guardianship
    5%
    Plenary Guardianship, Limited Guardianship, non-professional guardianship, professional guardianship

    13 years

Carla P. Lowry earned her J.D. in 2000 from the Stetson University College of Law, and is admitted to the State bar of Florida, and U.S. District Courts of Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. Ms. Lowry has previously served as a panelist and mentor for several organizations, and as a leader to the Hispanic community, Women Lawyers, and High School students throughout the State of Florida.

 

Ms. Lowry started her career as a Public Defender and Assistant State Attorney in Pinellas County and Hillsborough County, Florida. Ms. Lowry is the founder of Lowry at Law, P.A., in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she specializes in criminal, family, dependency, and appellate law. She has worked extensively in matters involving criminal appeals and post-conviction relief. She is also responsible for defending all citations issued to Uber Partner drivers in the South Florida area. During her time in the State Attorney’s Office and the Public Defender’s Office, Ms. Lowry tried hundreds of jury trials, including but not limited to, sex crimes, homicides, racketeering (organized crime), and drug offenses.
Estimates suggest that about 50,000 people are trafficked into the United States each year and a large number of child sex trafficking survivors in the United States were at one time in the foster care system. Due to the alarming statistics and her involvement with dependency and criminal court, Ms. Lowry has been involved with helping sex trafficking survivors by consulting, teaching and mentoring attorneys and survivors to understand and apply the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act and other support in their community.

 

Ms. Lowry is also a member of the Broward Hispanic Bar Association, Family Law Section of the Broward County Bar Association, and a Board Member of the Broward County Hispanic Vote.

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Reviews

4.1 / 5.0
  10 customer reviews
Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2021
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
AMAZINg!
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Posted by Birgitt | July 5, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
An Attorney that I appreciate very much
Carla Lowry and Allison are outstanding Attorneys and not only is Carla an impressive attorney in court but as well is touched by altruistic motives in her work, which is not that common for this field. I am so glad, that I found Carla and Allison because I have a high conflict divorce case with contempt of court and non-pay of my separated husband. I believe that Carla and Allison will help me to find justice in all parts of my divorce, as well for child custody. So far, Carla presented herself in court much better than the opposite Attorney's (he is on his third Attorney:) and Hilda is to the utmost helpful with any scheduling needs. To find such great team of Attorney's especially in a high conflict divorce is a blessing.
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Posted by Lisa | April 22, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Paternity
Saved my life! My child is safe with me and I was able to collect child support.
Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Happy Client!
Ms. Lowry gave me my life back! She dedicated so much time investigating my case and never gave up.
Posted by Jason | January 25, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
On point and professional
I've used Carla for more than 10 years now and have always been very satisfied with the results she's produced. I started with her in a family case regarding custody and child support and have also used her services for traffic and criminal charges. She's very honest, to the point, and practical urging the most effective situation without only being concerned about how she can make more money. I highly recommend her!
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Posted by gerard | January 18, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
felony violation
Carla lowry helped me with my violation of probation when i needed help after i thought i was going to jail for awhile Carla helped me get reinstated back on probation, thank you for all your help Carla. Gerard
Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Great Attorney
I hired Carla a few years ago for a pretty serious felony criminal matter. She was great! She was able to negotiate a plea deal that resulted in me having no jail time and only 6 months probation (which was very good considering the charge). She's very affordable and really good at allowing payment plans (after an initial small lump sum payment). She wasn't the greatest at calling back right away but she's a busy attorney; I expected that. Even though I didn't always talk to Carla, I was able to get the information I needed from her friendly and helpful employees. I would recommend Carla a million times over!!
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Posted by Karen | June 29, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Solid, Affordable Divorce Laywer
I hired Carla to handle my divorce after a 20+ year marriage. Not only did she handle it expediently, but she also was honest, straightforward, responsive and didn't encourage actions that would prolong the process just to rack up legal fees for either herself or the other party. I received sound advice and clear options along the way, even though I had to make several decisions that weren't always easy. I would recommend Carla to other women seeking counsel and representation during a divorce or family dispute.
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Posted by anonymous | October 8, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Not expert on Post Convictions
The week of June 4, 2018, I emailed an attorney with motion attached and key details of the case. An attorney contacted me and referred me to Carla Lowry who then emailed me, called me and text me. She was very responsive in the beginning. When I met with her on June 14, she said she reviewed all that was attached to the email and that she can do the sentencing scoresheet 3800 motion for $5000 including restoring his rights. I have detailed records and emails of what she is able to do. August 21, Carla said she didn't have good news and a letter will be mailed to my busband .Finally, we received a letter after a few weeks. She never once spoke to my husband (the defendant ) until October 8th. From the day I paid $2500 June 21st until August 21st. When my husband spoke to her its as if she was still unaware that this was a post conviction relief. We did find another attorney who told us she is not an expert on post conviction and I won't have to pay this new attorney until we get a hearing date.
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Posted by Maria | January 27, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Review
We hired her as an attorney and she did nothing,I signed a tittle of my car QX56 07 compromised our selfs to make a payment of $500 every month till rich the sum of $2000 for her job but when the firs month came my son was at the Hospital and I couldn't make the payment same day she send a company to tow my car.....even my car was more then $500 she never give us the rest of the money
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
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Resume

AVVO RATING 8.4 (Excellent)

Education

  • Stetson University College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • N/A

Associations

  • Broward County Hispanic Bar Association
  • Board Member
  • 2019 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Speaking Engagements

  • Human Trafficking: From a Survivor and Legal Perspective
  • Human Trafficking
  • 2020
  • Latina Leaders Summit
  • Latina Leaders
  • 2019
  • Human Trafficking
  • Human Trafficking
  • 2019

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Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 17
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have had the pleasure of working with Carla for more than a decade in a variety of matters. She is a fierce advocate who simply does not stop fighting no matter how difficult the situation may be. Carla goes above and beyond and finds creative solutions to assist her clients. I endorse this lawyer!"
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Fort Lauderdale Family Lawyer Carla Patricia Lowry
Carla Patricia Lowry
Family Attorney
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Licensed for 22 years
Free Consultation