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Born in the United States, my family moved to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where they spent many of her formative years before returning to the States and settling in Southern California, where I completed my formal education and undergraduate studies.
I received a BA in Radio, Television, and Film/Mass Communications from the CSU - Northridge. Then received my Juris Doctor from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. I have been admitted to practice in the State of Texas for over 10 years, as well as the State of New Jersey, the Federal United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Pro Hac Vice the Eastern District of Louisiana, and in the United States District Court of New Jersey.
I've gained a wealth of experience in state and federal defense litigation. I have successfully represented clients throughout the South Texas area, with a primary focus in Harris and Fort Bend County, but also in Brazoria, Montgomery and surrounding counties.
I specialize in all aspects of criminal law and has extensive experience with cases involving federal crime, health care fraud, assault, child support, drug possession, drug trafficking, armed robbery, theft, DWI/DUI, sexual assault and child molestation.
I also specialize in all aspects of Family Law including Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support and love to help families find the best outcome.
I'm a committed fighter and have been recognized for my extraordinary attention to detail, high ethical standards and professionalism.
My mission is to provide clients with the highest quality of legal services in the most affordable and committed manner. Call me to discuss your case.
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State: Texas
Acquired: 2012
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Acquired: 2010
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14090 Southwest Freeway, Suite #300, Sugar Land, TX, 77478
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Posted by Victor | April 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | April 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
Posted by Lark | April 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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
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...
Posted by Shirley | April 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Ms Carter was excellent in helping me with my civil matter. I appreciate her professionalism .
"Rachelle is a hard working highly skilled attorney who truely cares about her clients. She is a warrior who never gives up."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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)."
"Chelle is a passionate, zealous attorney who does not stop until her clients get the best possible outcome for their case."
"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!"
"Rachelle is an intelligent and aggressive criminal defense lawyer. I would recommend her unequivocally and personally endorse her."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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2013
Top 50 Attorneys (Up and Coming), D-Mars
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
2024 - Present
Fort Bend County Bar AssociationDirector at Large
2024 - Present
Fort Bend County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2015 - Present
College State Bar of TexasMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
2019
Legal Quarterly Conversation Series, NWACP
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