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Carlos Guillermo Salinas

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  • Austin, TX
  • Licensed for 15 years
Carlos Guillermo Salinas
Carlos Guillermo Salinas
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About Carlos

Family Law Attorney for Travis and Williamson Counties

Carlos Salinas graduated from Georgetown University in 1998 and the University of Texas School of Law in 2003.  He began his legal practice in California, developing a broad range of skills in family law matters while nurturing his particular interest in representing survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. His work has included marital dissolutions, pre- and post-marital agreements, child custody, child support, minors’ counsel, complex property distribution, and cases involving domestic violence. He returned to Texas in 2008, where he expanded his broad family law practice to include applications under the Hague Convention for the return of children abducted by family members across international borders. He holds a mediation certification from the Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution, but also has extensive courtroom experience in contested litigation. With this wide range of experience, he believes in creating a customized approach for each client that reflects the unique situation of each family and resolves legal problems by prioritizing the client’s individual needs and goals.

Practice areas

OtherDomestic violenceChild custodyFamilyDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 50%

  2. Family: 20%

  3. Child custody: 10%

  4. Domestic violence: 10%

  1. Uncontested divorce: 10%

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

Contact

8911 N. Capital of Texas Highway
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Thompson Salinas Londergan, LLP

8911 N. Capital of Texas Highway
Building Four, Suite 4260
Austin, TX, 78759

Office (512) 201-4083
Fax (512) 298-1129

Website

http://centraltexaslawyers.com/attorneys-and-staff/carlos-salinas/

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 200812/22/2019
CAInactive200412/13/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Attorney/PartnerThompson Salinas Londergan, LLP2013 - Present
AttorneyTexas Riogrande Legal Aid, Inc.2008 - Present
AssociateKnapp & Viola, PC2007 - 2008
AttorneyCORA2004 - 2007
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Bar AssociationCommission on Domestic and Sexual Violence, Member2014 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionMember2009 - Present
Austin Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Williamson County Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Family Law Task Force, State Bar of Texas, Poverty Law SectionChair2012 - 2014
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
UT Law CLEThe New and Improved Protective Orders of Texas2011
UT Law CLEThe Frugal Lawyer2010
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Univ of Texas SOLLaw2003
Georgetown UnivBA - Bachelor of Arts1998
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Family Law Task ForceFamily Law Legislative Updates2013
Advanced Family LawPro Bono Opportunities for Family Law Attorneys2013
2013 Poverty Law ConferenceInternational Parental Abduction: How to Handle a Case under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction2013
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault 30th Annual ConferenceBest Practices in Protective Order Litigation2012
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault 30th Annual ConferenceCivil Remedies for Survivors of Sexual Assault2012
Interpreters and Civil Protection Order LitigationTraining on Use and Integration of Interpreters in Civil Protection Order Representation of Victims of Domestic, Sexual & Stalking Violence2012
2012 Crime Victim Law ConferenceDomestic Violence: Intersections of Civil and Criminal Law2012
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault 29th Annual ConferenceSexual Assault Protective Orders2011
National Civil Law Custody InstituteCustody Litigation2011
Family Law on the Front LinesTexas Protective Orders2011
ABA-NITA National Advanced Custody Institute:Litigation Using Expert Witnesses2011
ABA-NITA Fundamentals of Domestic Violence & Basic Trial SkillsFundamentals of Domestic Violence & Basic Trial Skills2011
Family Law on the Front LinesThe Frugal Lawyer: Techniques for managing your client’s litigation budget without breaking the bank or sacrificing results2010
Progress Using the Law to Address Domestic ViolenceInnovations in Legal Representation2008

Reviews

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Review Carlos Salinas

A Rockstar Attorney!

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I spent 7 years fighting what I thought was a losing battle in a divorce that should have been fast and easy. My ex husband's attorney never followed through and I was literally left alone trying to figure out just how to finalize a divorce and no one seemed to be able to help me until Carlos came along. He was amazing, professional and really knew hat he was doing. Even the judge on my case said that Carlos had taught him NEW law and he had been a judge 30 years! The best part about Carlos Salinas is that he actually cares, he takes on cases and puts his whole heart into it and does what is best for you and your family. He is my hero, and a true rockstar in my book and any law firm that has him working with them is sure to do wonderfully.
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Attorney endorsements

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LeeAnne DiFilippo, Family Attorney on Feb 8, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Great attorney. Passionate and Compassionate.

James Piper, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 9, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Brian Turner, Family Attorney on Sep 26, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. We were opposed in a case. Mr. Salinas, besides being extremely competent, always conducted himself with the utmost of ethics.

Aubrey Morgan, Family Attorney on Aug 19, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Carlos is outstanding! He personifies professionalism as well as dedication to and care for his clients. Carlos is well-versed in family law and has experience in a wide-range of matters.

Lisa Londergan, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Carlos is an amazing attorney who is passionate about protecting his clients both emotionally and financially. His extemporaneous abilities in the courtroom are fantastic. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer.

Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on May 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Carlos. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

James Gilbreath, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Carlos is a great lawyer. Reasonably priced and a great advocate!

Kevin Dietz, Family Attorney on Aug 25, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Carlos is a passionate advocate with a depth of knowledge and experience in the field of family law.

Emily Rickers, Wills and living wills Attorney on Aug 2, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer.