Rachelle D. Carter

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Rachelle D. Carter

4.9
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 15 years

Family Lawyer at Sugar Land, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Federal Crime

14090 Southwest Freeway, Suite #300, Sugar Land, TX

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About Rachelle

Biography

Dedicated to helping you. I work hard to protect your rights . Don't let your constitutional rights get trampled on. Let me help you through the system. Call for help!

Dedicated to helping you. I work hard to protect your rights and family. Don't let your rights get trampled on. Let me help you through the system. Call for a consultation

Dedicated to helping you. I work hard to protect your rights . Don't let your rights get trampled on. Let me help you through the system and keep your family together. Call for help.

Dedicated to helping you. I work hard to protect your rights. Don't let your constitutional rights get trampled on. Let me help you through the system. Call now for help!

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 35%

35%
Criminal Defense 30%

30%
Divorce and Separation 25%

25%
Federal Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2015 2014

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 13 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2012

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Rachelle D. Carter

14090 Southwest Freeway, Suite #300, Sugar Land, TX, 77478

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Law Office of Rachelle D. Carter, PLLC

3033 Chimney Rock, Suite 610, Houston, TX, 77056

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Rachelle D. Carter's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

Posted by Victor | April 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A legal shark

Attorney Rachelle Carter was an excellent choice to represent me during my divorce proceedings. Her wise counsel gave me a great deal of insight on preparing myself and strategizing some next steps for after the final decree. She was recommended highly and it was evident early on in the whole divorce... process as to the reason why. I shared an analogy with her about how I saw her as a lawyer… I said, “When you negotiate, You’re like a shark, and you smell blood in the water….it’s all over after that!” In short, I highly recommend Attorney Rachelle Carter for your legal needs. Victor Chatman

Posted by anonymous | April 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

"A powerful Voice When I Needed One most-She Fought for Me Every Step of the Way"

Rachelle Carter was exactly who I needed during one of the hardest chapters of my life. She handled my divorce with grace, strength, and unmatched professionalism. From day one, she made it clear that she would fight for what was fair—and she did. She was always prepared, responsive, and incredibly ...supportive. What stood out most was her genuine empathy—she saw me not just as a client, but as a person going through real pain. She stood firm in the courtroom and ensured I got the outcome I deserved. If you're going through a divorce and want someone who will have your back and stand up for you every step of the way, I highly recommend Rachelle Carter for she's a warrior in heels!

Posted by Lark | April 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attorney extraordinaire!

Impressive! Excellent in professionalism and experience. During a challenging experience, she put me at ease throughout the process. I recommend Attorney Carter without reservation.

Posted by Tiarra | April 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Get the job done!

What truly sets Rachelle apart is her ability to combine sharp legal expertise with genuine compassion and respect. I never felt like just another case—I felt heard, supported, and prioritized. Her responsiveness, integrity, and strong advocacy gave me peace of mind and ultimately led to a successful... outcome.

Posted by Shirley | April 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer

Ms Carter was excellent in helping me with my civil matter. I appreciate her professionalism .

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Rachelle D. Carter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Hemming

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Rachelle is a hard working highly skilled attorney who truely cares about her clients. She is a warrior who never gives up."

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Charles Garella

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"To put it simply, Chell is a great lawyer. She is not only smart and skilled, but most importantly, she is effective. Anyone would be well served having her on their side."

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Brendan Bush

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Rachelle is an outstanding trial lawyer and even better person. She zealously advocates for her clients and routinely goes the extra mile to obtain justice. I endorse her without hesitation and would recommend her to anyone seeking trusted counsel."

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Michael Murphy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Rachelle is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in the country. She works very hard for each one of her clients. I highly recommend Rachelle."

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Danielle Claiborne

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Rachelle is an amazing attorney and person. I have great admiration for her. She has a work ethic like no other and her compassion for her clients is unmatched. I am so glad to have the opportunity to call her a friend."

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Thomas Davenport

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.Rachelle is a very hard worker. She is a strong and compassionate advocate. She takes pride in her work and law practice. She is able and willing to put in the time to properly represent her clients. Rachelle will not be "pushed around" by corporate America or the government. She stands up for her clients. Her study and application of the law is meticulous. I consider Rachelle to be one of the most effective and knowledgeable advocates in the United States. Rachelle pays attention to the details of her cases. Most important, Rachelle listens to and works to understand her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Joseph Scrofano

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chell is a tireless advocate who cares deeply about her clients and gets excellent results. For anyone in need of quality representation from an attorney who will go the extra mile, I wholeheartedly endorse Rachelle Carter."

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Jeffrey Dingwall

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am fortunate to have spent significant time working with Rachelle on case preparation. She is tireless, caring and a tremendous advocate. But she is even a better person. I highly recommend her!"

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Shelly Greco

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chell is a hardworking, well-respected and dedicated attorney. She is not afraid to fight and is well prepared yet is willing to listen and help her clients through tough times as well. I recommend her - especially if it is a federal criminal matter (there are not many others I would trust)."

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Ben Vinson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chelle is a passionate, zealous attorney who does not stop until her clients get the best possible outcome for their case."

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Todd Frankfort

Family lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Rachelle is a good, aggressive attorney, who will listen to the voice of reason."

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Melissa Reed

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Rachelle is one of the few criminal law attorneys that I know of who has sincere compassion for her clients. She is not interested in getting a client to accept a plea without doing thorough investigation of the charges the client is facing. She goes above and beyond to do her independent investigation and is willing and ready to take a case to trial if need be. If my friends or family members ever got into a situation and ended up on the other side of the law, I would highly recommend Rachelle!"

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Kathryn Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rachelle is an intelligent and aggressive criminal defense lawyer. I would recommend her unequivocally and personally endorse her."

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Torrey Zeno

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've personally seen Ms. Carter's work as an attorney and what I can say is that she tenaciously defends her clients with great zeal and legal skill. Ms. Carter has the experience and skill to not only protect one facing criminal charges, but to also place a client at ease during such a intimidating time. When you get Ms. Carter as your attorney, you're getting reassurance that you're in good hands; you're getting an attorney that is completely entrenched in your defense."

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Cynthia Rendon

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Rachelle and I were opposing counsel on a case. She is aggressive, always well-prepared, and practices from her heart - she truly believes in her clients and goes the extra mile when representing them. She's definitely someone I would want in my corner I if were ever in need of an attorney."

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Jessica Burkett

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Rachelle is a tough, smart and professional attorney. She and I worked on a case together and she was always prepared, respectful and engaged in the case. She is a great advocate for her clients."

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Lilian Alvarez

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Carter has been very resourceful and knowledgeable. She has provided me with great advice for every criminal law question I've had. In addition, she demonstrates great confidence in representing her clients and in working with her opponents."

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Paula Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She's not afraid to stand up for a client's rights. She's a fighter and is passionate about her work. She's not afraid."

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Jeffrey Dingwall

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Top 50 Attorneys (Up and Coming), D-Mars

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Associate Judge, Sugar Land Municipal Court

2012 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Rachelle D. Carter

2011 - 2012

Law Clerk, Law Office of Robert A. Jones PC

Associations

2024 - Present

Fort Bend County Bar Association

Director at Large

2024 - Present

Fort Bend County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2015 - Present

College State Bar of Texas

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Graduate Trial Lawyers College

Education

2012

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2019

NAACP

Legal Quarterly Conversation Series, NWACP

Languages

English

Spanish

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