Reviews

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 reasonable, 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.

It’s difficult to fully express my gratitude for Mindy and words could never encompass this achievement. My motion was exceptionally challenging—a monumental undertaking with the odds heavily stacked against me. It was highly unlikely that the court would grant my motion, as it’s rare for a final order to be overturned. I had spent months consulting with numerous law firms, but no one was willing to take me on as a client. Despite knowing I had a strong argument with facts to back it up, I struggled to find help. From the moment I had my first consultation with Mindy, I knew she was the one who could help me. She is not only incredibly compassionate but also genuinely cares about her clients and she is a fierce advocate. Mindy’s knowledge of the law is unparalleled, and she is a brilliant lawyer. She doesn’t resort to underhanded tactics but instead focuses on the facts and how they relate to the law. She strives for a more kind approach, however I wouldn’t mess with her in the courtroom she’s tough and cannot be pushed around. Mindy took the time to listen to my story, which was difficult to tell and even more difficult to hear. She kept me on track when I became overwhelmed, guiding me back and asking all the right questions. Mindy believed in my story and was determined to help, no matter how complex or time-consuming the process became. Thanks to Mindy’s dedication and expertise, the court granted my motion—a victory that seemed nearly impossible at the outset. I know for a fact that without Mindy, this win would not have been possible. This was overwhelmingly emotional for me and took a tremendous amount of time and effort to gather all the necessary information, and through it all, Mindy was patient, kind, and unwavering in her commitment to helping me obtain justice.

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 was 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.

Early in the process of getting divorced, I tried to represent myself, and I ultimately turned to Mindy via a friend's recommendation. Just from a purely financial standpoint, hiring Mindy was among the best decisions I've ever made. The agreement I negotiated for myself was approximately 7x Mindy's total fees less than what I ultimately signed with her help. Beyond that, though, I've gotten the sense throughout the process that Mindy really and truly wants to help. I felt supported and seen; I know this sounds corny, but it's true. Mindy's experience and attention to detail helped me avoid a bunch of potentially problematic language in the parenting agreement we ultimately signed, and her advice on strategy and tactics was always well reasoned. She could also consistently explain why she wanted certain provisions added or removed in plain English, translating the legal rule into the likely real world ramifications for me. Family law being as sensitive as it is, I dearly hope that I never get to work with Mindy again. But if I ever do wind up needing another family lawyer, Mindy will be my first call, and I'll be deeply disappointed if she does not answer.

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.

Mindy was informative and compassionate, but more importantly I felt that she was really committed to representing my best interests. This case was personally difficult for me, and she understood that and still managed to guide me through it to a “best case” resolution.

Mindy is not afraid to go toe to toe with an aggressive attorney. I really feel like she had my back. She took the time to hear my issues and what’s important to me. She also took the time to address each one and advocated for me fiercely. I appreciate her being real with me and letting me know what I could reasonably expect as an outcome. She has a great attention to detail and worked tirelessly in my case. I would highly recommend her. I was told when looking for an attorney to make sure they have a good paralegal as well because they do a lot of work for your case. I was also very satisfied with her paralegal, Cathie Caldwell. She was very responsive, hardworking and organized.

Mindy was found by a friend of mine in a time of need. And what a blessing she was! I had another attorney before her who was not that knowledgeable and had made my my case more complicated. My case was mess and I thought I was going to loose my child for good. Once I found Mindy she immediately came in and got to work on my case. The way she maneuvered my case. And her determination and dedication. She managed to save the day through such a stressful time. I still brag about her to this day how well she managed my complicated case. Mindy is a fighter in the way that you need. Also she was caring in the times I needed her to be. Both her and Cathie. I am forever thankful for the great service she provided for my case. If you need a tiger of an attorney for your case. Hire Mindy! You will not be disappointed.

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 had 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.

I hired Mindy Carr to initiate child custody proceedings involving my toddler-aged son with the goal of obtaining a parenting plan in my child's best interest--recognizing and accepting from the outset that I was destined to be a long-distance parent. I am a well-regarded attorney with elite training who practices exclusively in the realm of high-stakes, federal litigation around the nation. However, I do not practice family law. To be clear, Ms. Carr is neither a friend nor a colleague of mine, but rather was referred to me by a family member who knew Ms. Carr as a mere acquaintance in law school. With this background in mind, I believe I am uniquely qualified to evaluate Ms. Carr's ability to practice law and suitability for hire. The bottom line is that Ms. Carr is extremely bright and diligent, unwaveringly committed to obtaining the best possible result for her client (and the child), and--perhaps most importantly--demonstrates a transparent and comforting sense of absolute TRUSTWORTHINESS throughout the process. I unreservedly recommend Ms. Carr if you are looking to retain a family-law attorney. Good luck.

If you are looking for an incredibly intelligent, ethical and thoughtful attorney, you cannot go wrong with Mindy. She led my case from beginning to end in a masterful way. I couldn’t have asked for more, I’m so thankful for her.