Mindy Michelle Carr

To be brief, Mindy is amazing. That’s all you really need to know; she’s amazing and you should have her represent you. That’s not a useful review, however, so let’s try again. My divorce was always going to be an uphill battle given my ex’s nature, and when Mindy agreed to represent me, I was ...overwhelmed and panicking, in a bad spot with no idea what to do or how to proceed, and within days I was finally able to breathe, reassured that she had the knowledge and experience to handle my headache of a case. Within a week, I was able to take actions to keep my kids safe, thanks to Mindy’s expertise and knowledge of immediate actions I needed to take. I’m a scattered procrastinator, but Mindy kept me aware of deadlines and always made sure I knew what action items I needed to focus on. She did this while also striking the perfect balance between both keeping me in the know about the current status and upcoming needs but also without overwhelming me with just how much there was to do. Divorces are a sea of shifting dates and deadlines, and the only late thing was me writing this review. If Mindy had been in charge of getting it written and posted, it wouldn’t be happening almost a year after trial. (Sorry Mindy!) I’m also a bit of a pushover, who’s more likely to cave to a bully than fight for myself. Mindy is not. She won’t back down from advocating for you, just because your divorce is messy or your partner is unwilling to compromise. She’ll try her best to get a compromise, but if there isn’t one to be had, she’s not afraid to go to trial. And in trial, Mindy is a masterclass in who you want representing you. I already knew she was very familiar with all of the inner workings of the divorce process, but that doesn’t fully explain how great she was in depositions, examination, and cross-examination. She’s professional without being impersonable, and also knowledgeable and keenly observant. In trial, she seemed entirely comfortable and confident, without coming across as arrogant or rude. Mindy’s diligence, savviness, and attention to detail made the opposing counsel look sloppy and unprepared, and she cleared the path for the judge to see through my ex’s lies, exaggerations, and attempts to hide finances. Without Mindy, I would have been utterly sunk. Instead, I have hope for the future. So again, Mindy is amazing. That’s all you really need to know.

Mindy helped me navigate a difficult, draining, high-conflict divorce. She is incredibly smart and knowledgeable about the legal process and also a truly good person who has cared about me as a client. She will tell it to you straight, and she always has had my best interests in mind. She has a reaso...nable, calm approach to matters but is also very capable and skilled at handling the conflict and combat. Mindy has taught me a lot about standing up for myself throughout this process, and I am grateful for her counsel, fierce advocacy, and support.

Mindy is incredible. I'm writing this with my healthy baby sleeping peacefully beside me--an outcome I didn't think possible for much of the past year. I initially hired Mindy Carr to help write a co-parenting plan. I knew my former partner could be difficult to work with, but I had no idea what w...as in store. Mindy noticed red flags in my co-parent's behavior from the start and helped me prepare for the high-conflict separation that was coming. She predicted how the process would likely unfold given her prior experience, and she was spot on. It wasn't how I hoped things would go, but I was incredibly grateful to be working with an attorney who had seen similar behavior before and knew how to constructively handle it. So, when my co-parent suddenly changed lawyers and filed a surprise motion for near-exclusive custody of our baby, Mindy was able to quickly assemble an effective response. Her arguments at the hearing convinced the commissioner to adopt a balanced temporary parenting plan instead, and gave me and my co-parent more time to continue discussing a parenting plan via counseling. It took almost a year before our parenting plan was finalized in arbitration. Mindy let me know what was going on and what to expect the entire time--her transparency really helped reduce my anxiety during such an uncertain period. I was particularly impressed with her knowledge of the family court system and the people in it; she clearly has lots of first-hand experience here and it showed in her approach. She was a tireless and trustworthy advocate who kept my child's interests at heart. I believe we ended up with a fair parenting plan that puts our child first and provides time and space for each co-parent to build a healthy relationship with them. It's exactly the outcome I'd hoped we could reach collaboratively when I first hired Mindy; the fact that she was able to make this happen despite the machinations of a very high-conflict co-parent speaks to Mindy's resourcefulness, intelligence, and tenacity. If you're looking for an incredible family law attorney, look no further.

Mindy is the best family law attorney to work with! I hired her after separating from my long-time partner and children's father. Our case was complicated, including DVPO, child support, parenting plan, GAL, partition case, mediation, and everything in between. Anyone who has experienced family court... knows that the stakes are high, and emotions are higher. Mindy was a calm, steady force in the storm. She was responsive, empathetic, and professional throughout the 2+ years we worked together. She always had our children's best interests in mind, fighting for them as much as for me. We were able to get our proposed parenting plan ordered and came to a settlement in mediation. I’m unbelievably grateful for everything she has done for my family and me.

I am eternally grateful to Mindy Carr for her skilled, compassionate, and tireless advocacy during two grueling years of a high-conflict custody case involving two young children. The stakes could not have been higher and I faced an uphill battle as the father. My case was incredibly acrimonious. I h...ad no experience in family court, but knew having a skilled and experienced lawyer makes all of the difference. Mindy is truly a diamond, and I couldn’t have gotten through this terrible ordeal without her.  The opposing side went through 6 lawyers and we had to fight tooth and nail (i.e., file/respond to numerous motions) for basic matters, small and large, for the duration of the case. Mindy navigated me through this incredibly stressful minefield, advising where and how time and energy could be best spent, and sharing her in-depth knowledge of all of the players in family court, from experts to judges. She was able to anticipate and predict events, counsel me through each step (including how to respond to an antagonistic ex-partner), and light the way forward for the entire journey from our initial engagement all the way through trial two years later.  Family law is a heartbreaking field. It takes a special person to do this, not only with requisite experience and skill, but also with an open heart and a clear mind to apply their knowledge to the specifics at hand, with the stamina for a long-haul battle. Mindy never lost focus, never gave up on my case. Mindy has become a trusted advisor to our family and I’m so grateful for her wellspring of legal experience and wisdom. I cannot recommend her enough for family law matters. I hope I will not need to go back to court for my kids, but I know if I ever do, I have an incomparable ally and advisor.