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Managing Attorney, Carrie Thomas, brings the experience you can count on when navigating the criminal justice system.
Her passion for criminal law began in law school at Southern Methodist University, where she participated in the Criminal Clinic and represented several indigent defendants. She also interned at the Texas Fifth Court of Appeals, the 219th District Court, the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, and the Collin County District Attorney’s Office during her time as a student.
Upon graduation from law school, Carrie joined the Collin County District Attorney’s Office. During her eight years as a prosecutor, Carrie gained experience in several different divisions, including Misdemeanor, Felony, Domestic Violence, Crimes Against Children, Child Exploitation, and Grand Jury. As an ADA, Carrie handled hundreds of cases and established her reputation as a multi-faceted trial attorney with a focus in sex crimes, child exploitation and abuse, and domestic violence. Over the years, Carrie climbed the ranks and was ultimately promoted to Chief Felony Prosecutor.
Carrie earned her B.A. in Political Science from Wake Forest University, where she actively participated in several student leadership organizations including Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society. She earned her J.D. from SMU Dedman School of Law, where she served on the Science & Technology Law Review, was a member of the Women In Law organization, and graduated with honors.
Carrie has had the honor of being invited to participate in several criminal justice conferences and trainings including the NCJTC Internet Crimes Against Children Course, the Griffeye Investigator Course, the Crimes Against Children Conference, the Conference on Crimes Against Women, and the Institute for Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse. Carrie was also privileged to be a speaker at the TDCAA Annual Conference in 2022.
Carrie has devoted her entire career to mastering the ins and outs of the criminal justice system. She brings with her the experience to be able to evaluate cases, plan effective defense strategies, and execute those strategies in the courtroom, defending clients accused of complex crimes, including drug charges, assaults, aggravated sexual assault, and continuous sexual assault of a child.
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Posted by Kathy | September 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney
BEST Child Sex Crimes Attorney!
We are incredibly grateful to Carrie Thomas and the entire Barbieri Law Firm team for the exceptional representation they provided to our teenage son during an extremely difficult and frightening time for our family. Our son was accused of child sexual assault after meeting a 13-year-old girl who ...
Posted by anonymous | September 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Compassionate, Knowledgeable, and Truly Committed
I hired Carrie Thomas during one of the most difficult periods of my life, and I am incredibly grateful for her guidance and advocacy. From the beginning, Carrie treated me with genuine care, respect, and understanding. She took the time to explain what was happening, answer my questions, and make su...
"Working with Carrie Thomas as our Managing Attorney has given me a deep appreciation for her legal knowledge, sound judgment, and commitment to our clients. Carrie approaches difficult cases with careful analysis and a clear sense of purpose. She asks the questions that sharpen our thinking and challenges us to be thorough in both our preparation and our advocacy. I especially value Carrie’s leadership. She sets high expectations while making time to discuss complicated issues, offer guidance, and support the attorneys working with her. Her experience is an invaluable resource, and I respect the care she brings to decisions that can profoundly affect a client’s life. Carrie understands the responsibility that comes with defending someone facing serious criminal allegations. She takes that trust seriously, and it shows in her work and in the standards she sets for our team. I have great confidence in her abilities and wholeheartedly endorse her for criminal defense representation."
"Working under Carrie Thomas’s leadership at Barbieri Law Firm has given me a deep respect for her legal judgment and the care she brings to criminal defense. Carrie approaches difficult cases with clear thinking, thorough preparation, and a strong sense of responsibility to her clients. I value her ability to work through complex issues while keeping the client’s priorities at the center of the discussion. As a supervising attorney, Carrie challenges me to think critically and holds our team to high standards while offering guidance and support. She is someone I can turn to for a thoughtful, candid perspective, and I learn a great deal from working with her. I highly recommend Carrie to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, dedicated criminal defense attorney."
"As the founder of Barbieri Law Firm, I place tremendous trust in Carrie Thomas as our Managing Attorney. She helps uphold the standards of preparation, advocacy, and client care that I built this firm around. I value her judgment, her candor, and her willingness to work through difficult legal questions with the attention they deserve. Carrie’s background as a prosecutor brings valuable perspective to her criminal defense work. She understands how the State evaluates a case and approaches the evidence with a critical, strategic eye. Just as importantly, she communicates honestly with clients and recognizes the weight of the decisions they face. Our working relationship is built on collaboration and a shared commitment to doing right by our clients. Carrie strengthens our team through her leadership and holds herself to the same high standards she expects of others. I am proud to practice alongside her and wholeheartedly endorse her for criminal defense representation."
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2024 - Present
Managing Attorney, Barbieri Law Firm
2016 - 2024
Assistant District Attorney, Collin County Criminal District Attorney's Office
2015 - Present
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
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