Deborah Annette Carder

Debbie is incredible. All told, my process took 8 months. I came to Debbie after my ex-wife filed for divorce behind my back while we were in mediation. She was also threatening to take our child back to CA. Debbie's initial consult immediately won me over. She was familiar with cases like mine an...d was very very easy to talk to. She's an absolute legal expert, but also great with clients. She took the time to explain things to me fully without making me feel dumb or scared. I told her upfront that I had to be budget-conscious, so I didn't contact her a lot unless I needed to. She made sure to contact me with all of the essentials without adding in unnecessary interactions. She is one hundred percent an advocate for couples/soon to be exes to work out as much as possible between themselves to save themselves heartache and money (my ex and I ended up going back to mediation while each retaining our own lawyers), but she's no fool. And she won't let her clients be, either. I'm very meek and I don't do a great job with money/going after what's rightfully mine. Debbie was there to fight on my behalf. While she always deferred to my choice in the end, she pushed me further than I would have done alone to protect myself and my child. I would not have been able to accomplish the agreements without her. And she did so with warmth, collaboration, and even a little humor from time to time. She is a perfect attorney for someone who may be a little overwhelmed or scared like I was. She is great for someone who isn't super confident/doesn't stand up well for themselves. She always made sure I understood what was happening, treated me with compassion and respect, and it made me feel so secure. I knew I would be okay and my son would be okay in the end because Debbie knows exactly what she's doing. The day of the in-person prove up in court, she was even supportive of my ex while she waited for her attorney to arrive, and helped make sure everything ran smoothly that day. I would hands down recommend Debbie. She's very smart, has a lot of case law and history/precedent that she refers to, and she's just overall very pleasant to be around. PLUS I didn't go into debt. She's the kind of attorney you almost hope you need again because she's that great. I will be forever grateful for her work with me. She saved us!

Deborah went above and beyond; extremely responsive to all of my questions and concerns and always provided a clear, concise action plan. Not only did Deborah clearly articulate the options available, she took the time to explain the options and actually listen to my concerns. There are several ...divorce attorneys one could choose, but I would only recommend Deborah.

Debbie is a savvy, highly skilled attorney who never once steered me wrong throughout my divorce and contested custody case. She was very responsive to my inquiries and always told me the truth, whether I wanted to hear it or not. Divorce involves overwhelming turmoil, and Debbie always remained leve...l headed and focused on strategy and best outcomes. She was empathetic yet she didn’t coddle, which is exactly what I needed. She is very honest about whether pursuing certain actions are cost effective and is not motivated by billable hours. She truly wants the best for her clients and their families. I trust her implicitly and recommend her to anyone going through a divorce and/or custody dispute.

Deb took me through every step of the case with compassion, attention to detail and made a difficult situation much easier for me.  She is dedicated to her clients and I appreciate her responsiveness to all my questions and follow up after the case.  She was always willing to take the time with me th...at I needed to understand the process.  Definitely will be recommending her to my family and friends.