Carol M Barnes

Carol M Barnes

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Family Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

712 South Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV

About Carol

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 23 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 30 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1995

Withdrawn

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Carol M Barnes

712 South Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89107

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Carol M Barnes's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

62 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolutely Amazing!

Anyone dealing with difficulty in either wanting a divorce or going through it CALL THIS OFFICE!!! It is difficult to find a lawyer who is not just a knowledgeable professional but one that has empathy for your situation. This is a fighting team! I cannot say enough about my gratitude for this fir...m. I say the firm because you get the team that is ready to fight for you! If you think it’s impossible and you’re scared or worried CALL THIS OFFICE!!!! I did the leg work for you :). They are absolutely amazing all around. Truly. Your safety, your future and all you hold dear matters to them and they will fight FOR YOU!

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

Carol and her firm are top notch and worth every penny. They did so much for me and my case.

Posted by Claire | May 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent law firm!

I interned at Barnes Law Group when I thought that I wanted to be a Family Law attorney. While interning at the office I got to witness firsthand the internal workings, their services, and their staff. I can tell you that this staff puts a tremendous amount of work, attention, and strategy behind eve...rything they do. Communications about clients’ cases, the weaknesses and how to better posture the case occupied most of the internal conversations amongst the people working there. This law office is extremely customer service oriented. During my tenure, I witnessed them win every case. It really was amazing. But I also saw the amount of work it took, the frequency with which the attorneys prioritized their clients over their personal life and the strain of representing people who are in personal crisis. I ultimately decided that I wanted a better work life balance. Whenever anyone needs a Family Lawyer, I recommend Barnes Law Group, they are great people. I know from working there that they are honest, smart, and devoted to achieving their clients’ goals. They are also down to earth and easy to talk to. Everyone I ever recommended there has thanked me for doing so.

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

A woman I hadn't seen in years tried to collect child support monies from me for a kid that wasn't mine. I hadn't spoken to the woman in years. My girlfriend said I urgently needed an attorney. I contacted Attorney Barnes who explained how my wages could be garnished and I could even be put in jail f...or nonpayment of child support if I don't dna test and prove I am not the father. I couldn't believe what I was hearing, but after she showed me the law, I took the test and proved I wasn't the father. I'm glad I followed Attorney Barnes advice and left crazy in the rear view mirror. Highly recommend this attorney and firm.

Posted by Lizbeth | May 8, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Competent, Aggressive, and Successful

I could not be happier with the service I received from Attorney Carol Barnes and Barnes Law Group. Everyone at Barnes Law Group was able to answer my questions when I called. When I sent an email, I always received an answer on the same day and most emails were answered within the hour. When I first... spoke with Attorney Barnes, she outlined a strategy for handling my case. My case was handled successfully, and as Attorney Barnes had originally discussed. I received a bill each month for the work that was done on my case and the bills reflected the strategy originally agreed to. Ultimately, Attorney Barnes was able to settle the case without us having to go to trial. While I was relieved that we did not go to trial, I am confident that we would have won if we did. I was very scared when I first retained Barnes Law Group. What I appreciated most was Attorney Barnes laid out the strategy and the law for me in writing at the very beginning so I could look at it whenever I became anxious and was able to relax and know that the facts and the law were on my side. I recommend Barnes Law Group to all the moms out there who need a competent and aggressive attorney.

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Carol M Barnes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Burton

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carol has been a mentor of mine for over a decade. She fights harder for her clients than any attorney I know and is not afraid to fight."

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Robert Cerceo

Family lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse Carol. Over the years, we have been both opponents and have developed cases together. She has creative ideas for problem solutions, and she is fearless in representing her clients."

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Amber Robinson

Family lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Carol. We've had a number of cases over the years. She is professional to the Court and opposing counsel. She is always on point, prepared, and aggressively (in a good way) argues for her clients."

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Michael Flaxman

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Had the pleasure of working with Carol on a highly contentious child custody matter. While always professional, Carol is a zealous advocate for her clients."

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Christopher Carr

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Carol is a very knowledgeable and zealous attorney that thoroughly and competently represents her clients. As an opposing attorney I find her to be reasonable to work with when a settlement is in the parties' best interest, but also know her to be a thorough and aggressive advocate for her clients when a matter must be litigated"

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Kurt Smith

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Carol Barnes is an excellent family law attorney. I have had many cases against Carol as her opposing counsel. I can always count on Carol to be well prepared, well versed in the law, and ready to win. Carol is tough but fair and it is my pleasure to endorse her as a colleague and as an attorney. Carol is someone to whom I would recommend others go see if my firm were not available, which, when it comes down to it, is the highest praise an attorney can get."

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Louis Schneider

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Carol is extremely knowledgeable. She and I have been opposing counsel on several cases and the depth of her knowledge of relevant case law and insight has always forced me to stay at the top of my game. I would recommend her to anyone seeking a Family Law attorney."

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Garima Varshney

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Barnes is very professional and reasonable. She is well known in the Nevada legal community as an ethical lawyer. Ms. Barnes and I have had contentious cases against each other, yet, my experience with Ms. Barnes was always pleasant. I would highly recommend this lawyer."

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Neil Mullins

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is articulate, professional, and tough. Yet, she is approachable to get the matter resolved."

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Christopher Tilman

Unknown lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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F. James

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Having gone up against her, Carol has proven to be a staunch advocate for her clients. Carol is skilled in obtaining the information she needs to get results for her clients. That, coupled with a strong knowledge of the law, makes Carol an effective attorney."

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Amanda Roberts

Family lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carol and I used to work for the same firm. During that time, Carol and I worked on cases together and she was very diligent, fighting for the rights of her clients. Since we have begun our own firms, Carol and I have handled cases against each other. As an opposing Counsel, I find Carol to work her cases diligently, to be amenable to discussing settlement and to be aggressive when it becomes necessary."

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Emily McFarling

Family lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Carol is an extremely aggressive advocate for her clients. Highly recommend."

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Christopher Carr

Family lawyer

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Michael Flaxman

Family lawyer

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Robert Cerceo

Family lawyer

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Kurt Smith

Family lawyer

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Louis Schneider

Family lawyer

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Garima Varshney

Family lawyer

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Amber Robinson

Family lawyer

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Neil Mullins

Unknown lawyer

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Christopher Tilman

Unknown lawyer

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Mary Perry

Family lawyer

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F. James

Family lawyer

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Amanda Roberts

Family lawyer

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Emily McFarling

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

10.0 Rating Top Attorney, Avvo

2020

Family & Divorce Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2020

Client Champion Gold, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Legal Elite, Nevada Business

2019

10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

5 Star out of 36 Reviews, Avvo

2017

Client Champion Gold, Martin-Dale Hubbell

2017

Women of Distinction Honors Edition, Trademark

2017

Best Child Support Lawyers in Las Vegas, Expertise

2016

10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2010

100 Hour Club, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Pro Bono Project

2003

50 Hour Club, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Pro Bono Project

2003

Certificate of Commendation, United States Senate

Work Experience

2006 - 2020

Founding Attorney, Barnes Law Group

2005 - 2005

Associate, HM Law Firm

1994 - 1995

District Attorney, District Attorney's Office

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Education

1994

Regent University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

California State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Family Law: What Do You Do When...?

When Custody and Visitation Becomes a Nightmare

2016

Family Law: What Do You Do When...?

When Child and Spousal Support Calculations Get Complicated

Publications

2016

Languages

Spanish

English

German

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