Matthew Charles Carneal

Matthew Charles Carneal

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 15 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +3 more

4103 Manchaca Road, Austin, TX

About Matthew

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-275 per hour


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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 15 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative

No misconduct found

Location

CHA Law Group, PC

4103 Manchaca Road, Austin, TX, 78704

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Matthew Charles Carneal's Reviews

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Posted by Ken | December 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Handled my bizarre OAG case quickly and efficiently.

I was recommended to Matthew’s firm by a lawyer friend of mine in Houston after I received a letter from the Attorney General claiming I was the parent of a child that was not mine. The child had my last name because at the time of her birth her mother and I were together and I was told the child was... mine. Later a DNA test led to me finding out the child was not mine. This led to a parting of ways with the mother and child. Since we had community property we went to court in Harris County. We had a rule 11 which divided our property and stated that the child was not mine and that the mother was to file a change of paternity and new birth certificate. However her lawyer never did this for whatever reason. And my lawyer at the time never followed up either. So fast forward many years and the child is now in her late teens. The mother goes to apply for welfare for the child and before that can happen the state has to track down the child’s father. And the state thought it was me. This was a fine mess indeed. Matthew straightened it out with ease. I recommend him to anyone in Austin having to deal with Texas OAG. Thanks Matthew!

Posted by Michael | February 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional and extremely supportive...

Matthew provided me with excellent advice and support throughout my entire case (divorce). He was prompt in replying to any inquiry I had and stayed on top of everything that needed to be taken care of in a way that expedited my case without incurring a huge legal bill. I would retain his services ag...ain if needed and would whole heartedly recommend him to anyone seeking legal advice.

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2017

Good advice

Helpful with the information provided. Thank you!

Posted by Dashiell | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Extremely anazing

I don't know how to accurately explain how phenomenally helpful Mathew was during my entire time working with him. At every turn it was obvious how intelligent and well versed he is when it comes to the law. If you need help he's your man.

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Matthew Charles Carneal's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kacy Dudley

Family lawyer | Jul 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dorothea Laster

Family lawyer | Feb 17

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"I know Attorney Carneal from reading his posts on AVVO. He appears to be an intelligent and caring professional. I endorse this lawyer."

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Roy Warren

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 16

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen many of his answers on AVVO where he gives very sound, logical and clever advice. He gives freely of his time, Texas needs more attorneys like him."

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Nikki Maples

Family lawyer | Feb 10

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"Matthew is meticulous, focused, and dependable. I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Herlihy

Family lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Matthew as opposing counsel and I am happy to endorse him. Good litigator, knowledgable, and very professional. Pleasure to work with."

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Jennifer Wright Satagaj

Family lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dennis Hunsberger

Family lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mathew is a well respected Lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Johnson

Family lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Monica Stallings

Family lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew is an extremely intelligent and thoughtful attorney. As a colleague in family law, he's always willing to brainstorm creative avenues for advocacy. I thoroughly endorse him as a family law attorney."

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Shane Phelps

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is a conscientious, intelligent, and creative attorney. I unreservedly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Walters Gilbreath, PLLC

2015 - 2018

Attorney, Mauzy & Tucker, PLLC

2011 - 2015

Attorney and Sole Proprietor, Law Office of Matthew Carneal

Associations

2015 - Present

Austin Young Lawyers Association

2015 - Present

Austin Bar Association, Family Law Section

Education

N/A

University of Texas School of Law

Languages

English

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