Carlia S. Waite

Carlia S. Waite

3.6
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

1635 Village Center Circle, Suite 180, Las Vegas, NV

About Carlia

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 80%

Handling all types of family, divorce and custody matters.

22 years | 400 cases

80%
Child Custody 20%

22 years | 200 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 21 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 20 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2005

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Standish Law Group

1635 Village Center Circle, Suite 180, Las Vegas, NV, 89134

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Carlia S. Waite's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.6 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

Posted by Mary Alice | May 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worst lawyer ever

I originally hired Carlia through Right Lawyers. I trusted and believed in her she left two firms in the time being of my case to which I followed her since she knew my case. She also made it sound that if I stayed at the firms I would be left with inadequate and inexperienced lawyers In the end she... promised to finish my paperwork and never did. I bugged her for months and she just lied and put me off. She never did finish it. I wouldn't trust her with something as simple as my will. I can only imagine she has carried to Standish Law firm the same untrustworthy traits. All I wanted was my paperwork done as promised.

Posted by Christi | February 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Carlia Waite

Carlia changed my family's life forever... for the good, actually for the GREAT! I don't think she realizes to this day just how much she did for my 2 kids and I. I went through a horrible, horrible divorce and she was so compassionate when she heard our story. She was always present and did everythi...ng very professionally and compassionate. Her fees were beyond reasonable and she took all the right legal steps that we needed. She made me feel confident even when I didn't think I could be. She was more than an attorney, she became a friend. I would recommend her for any family law case. She has her own children, so she has empathy, grace and kindness. Thank you Carlia Waite for changing our lives forever!

Posted by anonymous | January 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Overcharges and Scatterbrained

PROS: Knowledgeable and thorough. Good advice. CONS: 1. Incorrect billing - I had to call several times before they corrected bill. 2. Overcharged quite a bit for phone and email communications. 3. Unprepared for divorce hearing - it seems as if my case wasn't a priority for her. 4. Lack of... fight - she didn't speak up in court room. 5. Too expensive for the service she provides at $350 an hour.

Carlia Waite

Replied last August 16, 2018

I truly apologize if you felt you had a bad experience either with me personally or with my former firm. This matter does not sound familiar, and I obviously strive for the utmost client satisfaction in every case. I would appreciate it if you would please contact me directly to discuss your specific concerns. Thank you.

Posted by Patricia | January 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Carlia Waite

Carlia is seriously one of the most caring and genuine lawyers in Las Vegas. She helped me through the start of a custody case, which for me was the toughest part. I will never forget her and will keep her in mind for anything in the future.

Posted by anonymous | May 2, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great experience

Carlia is very knowledgable, personable, and an awesome lawyer. She took my case, and represented me very well. Also, she made this very stressful time amazingly easier for me.

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Carlia S. Waite's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kimber Laux

Family lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Carlia without hesitation. Carlia is hardworking and detail-oriented, and she has a wealth of knowledge and experience in family law. She is the epitome of professionalism. Most importantly, Carlia truly cares about her clients. Carlia's clients are in excellent hands."

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Emily McFarling

Family lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Carlia is an outstanding family attorney. She truly cares about each of her clients and works to make sure they get the best result possible."

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Lianna Urfalyan

Child custody lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Carlia is a very experienced attorney who always puts her client’s interest first. I highly recommend her for any family law matter!"

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Sonya Toma

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Carlia has over 12 years of divorce experience. Prior to being a lawyer she earned a masters in social work, which is excellent for custody cases."

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Gary Thompson

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"It is wonderful to see how much she cares about her clients and the job that she does."

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Philip Spradling

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I work with Carlia. She is a great attorney."

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Stacy Rocheleau

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Carlia comes to our firm with almost 12 years of divorce and family law experience. Her background as a social worker is instrumental is the excellent representation she provides."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2003

Dean's List, UNLV Boyd Law

1998

Summa Cum Laude, Missouri State University

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Partner, Standish Law Group

2021 - 2023

Senior Associate, Standish Law Group

2021 - 2021

Senior Associate, McFarling Law Group

2018 - 2021

Associate, Standish Law Group

2017 - 2018

Attorney, Black & LoBello

2015 - 2017

Associate, RIGHT Lawyers

2005 - 2015

Owner/Attorney, The Waite Law Firm, LLC

Associations

2006 - Present

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation

Member

2004 - Present

Nevada State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Smith v. Smith

Court ruled separate property home is separate

Hauser v. Hauser

Husband was underemployed and spousal support was not needed.

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Education

2003

William S. Boyd School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Missouri State University

MSW - Master of Social Work

1995

Missouri State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Right Lawyers CLE Nevada Divorce Myths

Publications

2015

Right Lawyers Website Can I Leave My Home & Kids

Languages

English

Activity

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