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Laura Ann Carpenter

3.6
36 reviews
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Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Odessa, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate ... +9 more

700 N Grant Ave Ste 104, Odessa, TX

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Practice Areas

12

Practice Areas

Alimony 9%

9%
Child Custody 9%

9%
Child Support 9%

9%
Criminal Defense 9%

9%
DUI and DWI 9%

9%
Estate Planning 9%

9%
Family 9%

9%
Marriage and Prenuptials 9%

9%
Probate 9%

9%
Real Estate 9%

9%
Trusts 9%

9%
Other 1%

1%

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Awards

Silver Client Champion

Silver Client Champion

Silver Client Champion

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This attorney has received at least 3 client reviews, and has an average score of 4.0 or higher.

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 29 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1996

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Laura A. Carpenter

700 N Grant Ave Ste 104, Odessa, TX, 79761-4550

www.lauracarpenterlaw.com
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Laura Ann Carpenter's Reviews

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5 stars 11
4 stars 0
3 stars 0
2 stars 0
1 star 21
Practice Areas
Child Custody (10) Divorce & Separation (8) Lawsuits & Disputes (8) Criminal Defense (3) Family (3) Litigation (2) Uncontested Divorce (2) Adoption (1) Child Support (1) DUI & DWI (1) Domestic Violence (1) Mediation (1) Probate (1) Sexual Harassment (1)
What Clients Mention
Cost of Services (19) Case Results (17) Advocacy (16) Professionalism (16) Recommendation (11) Responsiveness (10) Trustworthiness (10) Character & Conduct (9) Communication Style (6) Staff & Support (6) Compassion (4) General Knowledge (4) Practice Area Knowledge (4) Payment Plans (2) Punctuality (2)

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Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Just started.. but very pleased

I just retained her as my lawyer. She and her staff have been amazing to me. I call and they try there best to explain everthing. They listen to everything u have to say, and she does fight for you. As you know reviews are always bad when you read them online that’s all anyone writes is bad reviews.I...’m in a child custody case. She called me and listened to ever word I said. Unlike a lawyer I had before. She know her stuff and will fight for you. Her lady’s in her office are so amazing. Very helpful, and professional. Pray for me that all this continues. She is straight and to the point and does have my child’s best interest at heart. She tell me straight how it is and I really respect her for that. Well she how it’s goes.. I have a great feeling about her.. to be continued!!

Posted by Deanna | March 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Satisfied Customer

At first I felt Mrs. Carpenter was impersonal towards me as a client. I hired Mrs. Carpenter for my divorce and child custody legal issues. My experiences with her and her law firm were from July 2012-August 2015. I spent around five thousand dollars paying for her legal representation. Of course... I did not like the amount of money I had to pay because it was a small fortune to me, but if I wanted a good lawyer I knew I would have to pay for one. That is simply how it works. Mrs. Carpenter was not available to me all the time but her staff was and consulted with her about any problems I had then promptly got in touch with me with information. I saw a great team effort from the Law Offices of Laura Carpenter towards my case. I learned that just because Mrs. Carpenter and I didn't have a personal relationship did not mean that she wasn't invested in accomplishing my goals for my case. She kept our relationship professional and I respect her for it. However, it was extremely difficult, at first, for me because my heart was in every minute of it. My sons well being absolutely depended on the outcome. Mrs. Carpenter is honorable and she is skilled at her work. Her confidence and demeanor in the court room is a force to be reckoned with. She has worked among the Odessa/Midland community for over ten years I believe and is a respected part of that community. There is a lot of benefit in having a local lawyer who has known most (if not all) of the Judges and legal counselors. She understands and executes the appropriate legal documents involved in cases. I learned, through my experience, that is actually the most important aspect of a successful outcome. I don't like or agree with that but, it is what it is. I strongly recommend Laura Carpenter as legal representation for divorce and child custody cases.

Posted by Cameron | May 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Awful!

This woman will leave you standing in court by to represent yourself, she takes your retainer and you're lucky if she shows up to the next hearing without demanding you pay more money. She never calls her clients back, she does not put in the work you have to do all the research and bring to court fo...r yourself. Please steer clear of this woman she is a scammer you will lose everything in a divorce, custody of your children or maybe end up in jail! She deletes negative reviews on her Facebook ads and other platforms. Please look for a better qualified person so the legal system will take you seriously

Posted by Tammy | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

DO NOT HIRE

I hired this person for my divorce in July. I then cancelled it and someone said they would be calling me.. NO PHONE CALL. My marriage went bad again and I continued the divorce again..then my husband got on meds.. I cancelled it again. Then a week before thanksgiving my husband went off the deep end... and I wanted a TRO.. but not continue the divorece.. I got an email stating the divorce had commenced.. and there was a court date. WTH..WHAT COURT DATE?!?!?!? I called and then I was informed that to get the TRO they had to restart the divorce.. I WAS NOT TOLD THAT WHEN I CALLED FOR THE TRO.. They said someone would call me.. NO PHONE CALLS!!! I'm still getting emails for the court date which was yesterday.. I STILL HAVE NOT HEARD FROM ANYONE OTHER THAN STUPID EMAILS!!!

Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

INCOMPETENT

I had to call them about my case. I got charged for issues I would call about and then they would Never call me back. The week of my court case, she had not contacted me to discuss my case. She filed for continuance without my permission. I was told I should be in court in one month & it took alm...ost 8 months to Finally get a court case. Rude, unprofessional & should not be practicing.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Honors

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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Laura A. Carpenter

Education

1992

University of Kansas School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1989

University of Texas of the Permian Basin

BA

Languages

Spanish

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