Laura Ann Carpenter

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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

About Laura

Practice Areas

12

Practice Areas

Alimony 9%

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Child Custody 9%

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Child Support 9%

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Criminal Defense 9%

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DUI and DWI 9%

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Estate Planning 9%

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Family 9%

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Marriage and Prenuptials 9%

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Probate 9%

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Real Estate 9%

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Trusts 9%

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Other 1%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Silver Client Champion

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

Laura Ann Carpenter's Reviews

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Posted by Stephanie | May 10, 2024

Grateful!!!

Laura is a fantastic attorney who has responded in a timely manner several times over the years I have needed her. She always gives me an honest answer even when it might be hard to hear. I am thankful she is in my corner!!! Thank you Laura for always being there when I need you.

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 Angela roe | February 09, 2021 | Divorce & Separation

She sucks

No divorce and custody over my son and gives in my husband i trying to divorce and gives in to his needs and he doesn't believe in the shes afraid and is only about money ive been almost a a year in my divorce with and have neve met her or talk het but once once once

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!!!

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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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