Carla Sue Boydstun Rankin

Carla Sue Boydstun Rankin

4.8
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Rockwall, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Real Estate

4037 N. Goliad, Suite 117, Rockwall, TX

About Carla

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 90%

Divorce - uncontested and contested, Child Custody, Child Support Enforcement, Temporary Orders, Modification, Protective Orders under the family code, Establishing Paternity

90%
Real Estate 10%

Commercial Real Estate

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 12 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2013

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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Location

Rankin Law Group, PLLC

4037 N. Goliad, Suite 117, Rockwall, TX, 75087

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Carla Sue Boydstun Rankin's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Melissa | April 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

There are not enough good things I can say about CARLA and her TEAM

As a stay at home mom separation wasn't the easiest for me, I spoke to many Lawyers and went through 3 years of absolute devestation. Carla and her team got my 3 daughters back to me! This wasn't an easy case! I absolutely lost my words in court with utter stage fright. Carla's ability to get my mess...age across and present the facts, has lifted 3 years of anguish and heartache for my family and I. I will never be able to thank Carla and The Rankin Law Group enough! She will keep it 100% real with you even when you don't necessarily want to hear what she may have to say! Trust me when I say every honest word was worth hearing! Thankyou so much!

Posted by Andrew | July 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Goes above and beyond what is expected from a lawyer. Exicutes efficiantly and punctually to save you money

I was very impressed on Carla and her care for me and to get me taken care of as soon as it was possible. I never had a problem getting her on the phone or to return my calls or emails very fast. She helped me go through a tough time with a divorce and made things better instead of worse. She save...d me a lot of money and was very fair to me. Carla was very thorough and kept me up to date almost daily with what was happening and or going on and she kept me out of court and mediation to save me money there as well. Highly recommended and I am so glad I found her. I work for my fathers corporation and we always have a lot of legal questions and she always answers our questions and takes care of our business as well. We will continue using Carla for life. Thank you Carla Sincerely, Andrew

Posted by Donna | May 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great attorney

Carla is a very experienced lawyer. She presented me in my divorce. She will fight for what you deserve. She is prompt in returning phone calls and messages. She keeps you informed throughout the whole process.

Posted by Aaron | December 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Above and Beyond Expectations...

It's not every day that you hear a guy say that he has been granted primary custody of his children. But, Carla saw how much I wanted and needed to have them. It was a difficult task from the beginning. Seemed like an impossible uphill battle that no attorney in their right mind would have wanted. ...My ex and I were married in Louisiana, we wanted to fole for a divorce in Texas, we were separated for almost 3 years, originally filed for divorce in San Antonio, and I had an attorney in that area that did nothing but take my money. For over a year, he just sat on my case and asked for more money without showing me any progress. Communication was horrid between the attorney and me. That's never a good thing. Then, things got really bad (health wise) with my kids. I critically needed to have them so they would be better taken care of. Carla saw what was going on and didn't hesitate to help me get the files from my old attorney, and start on my case. She had not even asked about payment or anything until she had her complete plan written out. She saw how urgent the situation was and she wanted the best for my kids, regardless of how difficult the case would get. After she got a plan together, got my paperwork from my old attorney, showed me how it would all end up coming together and walked me through her plan and process, step-by-step, she told me she would help any way she could and even offered a payment plan if I needed to have one. She told me everything that I would need to get in order for me to help her (pictures, emails, receipts, records for the kids). She even constantly checked on how my kids and I were doing throughout the whole ordeal. She took so much personal time to help me. She personally made sure I showed up to the court, made sure I had dotted my i's and crossed my t's. I was so prepared for this case because of her. I felt like I hadn't a chance in the world to lose. And, sure enough, we walked into the court room with all of my documents, pled our case to the judge (ex and her attorney didn't show), and without a blink of an eye the judge granted me custody, with everything else I asked for in the divorce decree, too. I do not think I would have been half as prepared or confident if I did not have her by my side throughout the whole thing. I separated from ex in August '13, hired S. B. (San Antonio attorney) in Feb '15, had the temp decree filed in Mar '15, paid attorney and waited... and waited... and waited. Visited my kids in Louisiana and saw their atrocious lifestyle/hygiene in April of '16, went back to visit in June (took pictures, made notes), received my daughter for visitation in July '15 (son denied visitation-personal reasons and prior obligations). Right away, I took her to the doctor for her hygiene issues and was told she needed surgery. And she needed it soon. I consulted with/hired Carla at the end of July, my daughter had her surgery on August 10th, received my son on August 23rd, wrote out and agreed on the divorce/custody decree on September 27th, and judge granted me custody of both of them and finalized my divorce on October 4th. Once I hired Carla, things started rolling and everything was continuously in my favor. She never had a doubt about the case, which in turn gave me all of the confidence I needed to know I was doing the right thing and that I could raise 2 children on my own. She is definitely one of the best, most knowledgeable, hardest working, family oriented, motivated, and determined person, woman, attorney, and friend I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Complete, incomparable greatness.

Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney

An Exceptional Lawyer

Carla was recommended to us. Despite having a rather committed she schedule, she chose to represent us. Carla is very candid and clearly explains legalese. Carla's moral compass is highly appreciated.

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Carla Sue Boydstun Rankin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michelle Cheney

Family lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Carla is passionate about her clients and her cases. She is one of the most responsive attorneys that I have ever worked with in my 12 years in the legal industry. I know that if she is responding to her opposing counsel that fast then her clients are benefiting from that top notch service."

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James Warner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I strongly endorse Ms. Rankin, as a thorough, zealous advocate for her clients. Ms. Rankin and I represented opposing parties in a divorce. Ms. Rankin was always prepared to aggressively pursue her client's interests. Ms. Rankin was also professional and poised, despite the contentiousness of the proceedings. I highly recommend her for all your family law needs in the DFW area. She is an experienced and skilled attorney, who is a formidable opponent in the courtroom."

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William Hulett

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paula Hartsfield

Real estate lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney is detail oriented and very thorough in every matter she handles. I would highly recommend her."

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Ricky Walker

Family lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. She has a deep understanding of the law and works with excellence. Top notch attorney."

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Michelle Cheney

Mediation lawyer

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James Warner

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Associations

2011 - Present

Dallas Bar Association

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

2011 - Present

Dallas Association of Young Lawyers

2013 - 2015

City of Lavon, Planning and Zoning Commission

Chairperson

Education

2011

Texas Wesleyan University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Languages

English

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