Stephen David Carl

Stephen David Carl

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 5 years

Family Lawyer at Waco, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Adoption ... +6 more

400 Austin Ave Ste 800, Waco, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 5 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2020

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC

400 Austin Ave Ste 800, Waco, TX, 76701

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Stephen David Carl's Reviews

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8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Stalled in “the legal process?”

If you feel like you’re spinning your wheels going nowhere - you are right!! After 30 years of hiring, what I believed, were the “best” attorneys in Waco, I can confidently say that no one compares to Stephen - he is sharp honest and truly exceptional. While many attorneys will take your money and ov...erlook the obvious, Stephen digs deep, conducts his own research, and uncovers details you never imagined were possible. Stephen is one of the rare few who will fight for you. Stay committed and deliver results. I will never seek another attorney again. If you want someone who works tirelessly and actually cares about your case and for you - Stephen is in your corner.

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Compassionate and Competent

Stephen is a fantastic attorney. He truly cares about his clients needs and exhibits excellence in everything he does. I’m so thankful for his help in adopting our boys. He was incredibly easy to work with and very responsive. I highly recommend him!

Posted by Douglas | October 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Confident, Capable, and Truly Dedicated

I had an exceptional experience working with Stephen Carl during my divorce. He remained calm, patient, and supportive through a very emotional and difficult situation. He took the time to listen and understand what mattered most to me, and his guidance was always thoughtful and grounded in deep know...ledge of the law and the local legal community. When it came time to advocate for my best interests, he did so with clarity, confidence, and skill. I am grateful for the outcome and highly recommend Stephen Carl to anyone seeking a dedicated and highly capable divorce attorney.

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

You Can't Go Wrong

I had a pretty complicated case. I was filing for divorce due to my spouse's ongoing heroin use. I'm also in the military and have three children. Men tend to get the short end of the stick in divorce, and I was concerned about what would happen with custody above all else. Stephen and his team w...ent above and beyond, answering my plethora of questions, keeping me updated throughout the case, and even curbed my own frustrations when I felt like flying off the rails. If you're looking for the best, you've found him.

Posted by JP | October 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Couldn't be happier

Stephen was extremely professional, kept us well informed of every step of the process which we needed as we had no clue. Gracious and understanding and always available! I would recommend Stephen to anyone looking for representation.

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2026

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Best Lawyers

2017

Tillman Scholar, Pat Tillman Foundation

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney, Naman Howell Smith & Lee

2009 - 2017

Aviation Officer, U.S. Army

Associations

2020 - Present

McLennan County Bar Association

Member

2020 - Present

Judge Abner V. McCall Inn of Courts

Member

2020 - Present

Texas A&M Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Interest of K.P.-A., 2025 Tex App. LEXIS 3537 (Tex. App.--Waco, May 22, 2025)

Successfully defended appeal.

In re Homburg, 2024 Tex. App. LEXIS 8392 (Tex. App.--Edinburg, Dec. 5, 2024)

Successfully obtained reversal of trial court's ruling.

In re Guardianship of Hindman, 2024 Tex. App. LEXIS 3382 (Tex. App.--Corpus Christi - Edinburg, May 16, 2024)

Successfully obtained reversal of trial court's erroneous ruling.

In re K.T.R., 2022 Tex. App. LEXIS 9302 (Tex. App.--Waco, Dec. 21, 2022)

Successfully obtained a reversal of a trial court's erroneous ruling.

In re Matthews, 2022 Tex. App. LEXIS 6372 (Tex. App.--Waco, Aug. 24, 2022)

Successfully defended the divorce court's property division.

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Education

2019

Baylor University

2009

Texas A&M University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Publications

Languages

English

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