Lauren Jay Carrington Smyth

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Lauren Jay Carrington Smyth

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

405 S. Presa, San Antonio, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Lauren

Biography

Born in San Antonio, Texas, Lauren studied at the University of Houston Law Center, UT Austin, and Oxford Institute of Legal Practice (Oxford University, UK). Having practiced at leading big City firms and Fortune 500 Companies – such as Jones Day, JPMorgan Chase, Mitsubishi and RBS.

Our services include Contested Divorce, Common-Law Divorce, and Default Divorce.

We offer a full range of family law services ranging from divorce to changing your child support or custody arrangements.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

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Family 50%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 19 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 20 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2005

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Carrington Smyth PLLC

405 S. Presa, San Antonio, TX, 78205

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Online Presence

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Lauren Jay Carrington Smyth's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

107 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Lashawna | March 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Lawyer Who Fights For You

Lauren helped me the entire way through my divorce. Lauren explained things clearly to me and she was always honest. She never told me what I wanted to hear but rather what I needed to hear. She is affordable and she genuinely fights for you. She will not give up I can say that honestly l. Lauren and... her team are very patient and they have compassion. Thank you Lauren for giving me my life back.

Posted by Ernesto | June 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Amazing job!

I have to admit, going into this as a father, knowing sometimes these things are completely against you, I was extremely skeptical things would turn out the way they did. Mrs. Smyth and her team made sure I knew I had rights also and that everything would be ok. I appreciate all the hard work that wa...s put into my case and I’m extremely happy with the results.

Posted by Colby | February 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great job

Mrs. Smyth is a truly exceptional lawyer, and I am incredibly grateful for her hard work and dedication. When I reached out to her after hours, she responded immediately, which immediately put me at ease during a very stressful time. With only a week to prepare for the case, Mrs. Smyth demonstrated w...hy she’s regarded as one of the top lawyers in the country. She was incredibly thorough, prepared, and focused on every detail, ensuring I felt supported and confident going into court. What stood out the most, however, was her fierce advocacy for my children's rights. She was unwavering in her commitment to fighting for their best interests, and I couldn’t have asked for a more dedicated and skilled lawyer. Her ability to handle the pressure of such a short timeline and still deliver exceptional results speaks volumes about her expertise and experience in family law. Thanks to Mrs. Smyth, I feel that my children’s voices were heard and their rights were protected. I’m beyond grateful for her professionalism and the impact she has made on my family’s future. If you’re looking for a top-tier lawyer who genuinely cares about her clients, I highly recommend Mrs. Smyth. She has certainly earned her reputation as one of the best in the country.

Posted by Maureen | October 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Child Custody / Divorce

Lauren helped me with my custody battle and divorce. I had a previous attorney who I felt like Lauren was just cleaning up after. She was always available via email or phone. We ended up getting 50/50 split with the exact visitation I wanted. She has also gotten me divorced way sooner than I expected...!!! Lauren is very honest, blunt , and very well at communicating her strategy. She’s is pricey, but money was well spent. Highly recommend!!!

Posted by Brandi | June 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly recommend

I recently worked with Lauren Carrington Smyth for my child custody case and I couldn't have been happier with her service. Ms. Smyth was always professional, patient, and attentive to my needs, which made the whole process much smoother. She was responsive to my calls and emails, and always took the... time to answer my questions thoroughly. I highly recommend Ms. Smyth for anyone who needs a family law attorney, especially in child custody cases. I was very pleased with the outcome of my case and would definitely use her services again in the future. Thank you, Ms. Smyth, for your excellent work!

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Lauren Jay Carrington Smyth's Lawyer Endorsements

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Leon Dacbert

Unknown lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Incredible Attorney that has taught me the art of advocacy. She's the X-factor that clients are always looking for in getting the best representation. I endorse this lawyer."

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Amy Pietrowski

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She has the experience and is a fighter!! I highly recommend her!"

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Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lauren is an exceptional attorney with a great reputation within the legal community. She is a dedicated and hard-working attorney who delivers results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Guillermo Lara

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lauren is a great attorney with passion for her work. Her dedication to her clients is second to none."

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Hallye Braud

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lauren is a zealous advocate for her clients. She is always at the courthouse early mornings and late afternoons making sure every client's needs are met. She is personable, easy to work with, and has an impressive amount of trial experience."

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Amy Owen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Lauren was a pleasure to work with on a case. She was an excellent advocate for her client but also reasonable when negotiating. Definitely look forward to working with her again!"

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Kristen Langford

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Lauren is plain and simple the hardest working, smartest, most innovative, passionate, and professional lawyer I know. You need her on your side."

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Daragh Carter

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lauren and I went through University of Houston Law Center together, 2002-2005. She is a very, sincere, kind and creative person. I'm really glad she is practicing family law, such a good fit for her."

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Gamuchirai Hativagone

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Leon Dacbert

Litigation lawyer

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Amy Pietrowski

Unknown lawyer

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Ross Russell

Arbitration lawyer

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Guillermo Lara

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lauren Zamora

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adam Crawshaw

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kristen Langford

Criminal defense lawyer

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Hallye Braud

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amy Owen

Family lawyer

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Brent Delapaz

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Top 100 Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers

2021

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2020

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2020

Top 10 Best Attorney in Texas, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Top 10 Best Attorney in Texas, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2019

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Ten Best Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Ten Best Female Attorney, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Ten Best Female Attorney, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2016

Top 10 Female Criminal Defense Attorney - Texas, The National Trial Lawyers

2016

Best of San Antonio 2016 - Law Firm, San Antonio Award Program

2016

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Top 40 Under 40 - Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2013

London Community Star Award, The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC

Work Experience

2010 - 2014

Vice President & Legal Counsel, The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC

2008 - 2010

Senior Vice President & Legal Counsel, Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International PLC

2007 - 2008

Legal Counsel, Equity Derivatives, JP Morgan Chase Investment Bank

2006 - 2007

International Litigation (Spanish language), Jones Day

Associations

2014 - 2019

San Antonio Public Library Foundation

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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1-5 Lbs Marijuana Possession Dismissed

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Education

2005

University of Houston Law Center

Doctorate of Jurisprudence

2001

University of Texas at Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

University of Houston Law Center

Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act

Publications

2005

Journal of Texas Consumer Law Deceptive Trade Practices Volume 8

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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