The Law Office of Laura A. Carpenter

The Law Office of Laura A. Carpenter represents a comprehensive family law practice serving the Midland and Odessa communities with experienced counsel and genuine compassion. Led by Laura A. Carpenter, an accomplished attorney with over 25 years of experience in family law and related practice areas, the firm offers skilled representation across divorce, custody, property division, criminal defense, and adoption matters. Laura's extensive experience, combined with her licensure as a mediator, positions her uniquely to help families navigate legal transitions with both expertise and understanding.

Laura A. Carpenter is an experienced and compassionate divorce attorney who has dedicated over 25 years to serving families in West Texas. Her remarkable tenure reflects both commitment to the field and the trust families have placed in her representation. Over two-and-a-half decades of practice, Laura has developed deep expertise in family law while maintaining the compassion and human understanding that families need during their most challenging transitions.

What distinguishes Laura's practice is her multifaceted expertise. While specializing in family law and divorce, she also brings significant experience in criminal defense and adoption—knowledge areas that often intersect with family law practice. This broader background means that families facing complex matters that touch on multiple legal areas can receive comprehensive counsel from a single attorney.

Laura is a licensed mediator with over 25 years of mediation experience. This credential is particularly significant, as it reflects both advanced training in conflict resolution and extensive practical experience in helping disputants reach agreements. Laura offers half-day mediation sessions, full-day mediation sessions, virtual mediation (important for clients with geographic constraints), and when necessary, a series of mediation sessions for particularly complex disputes. Her mediation services allow families to resolve disputes more efficiently, affordably, and cooperatively than traditional litigation would permit.

The Law Office of Laura A. Carpenter offers free 30-minute consultations for any type of case the firm handles. This no-charge initial consultation allows potential clients to meet with Laura, discuss their situation, understand how the firm can help, and determine whether the firm is a good fit for their needs—all without financial commitment. This accessibility removes barriers to seeking legal counsel.

The firm's family law services encompass the full spectrum of divorce and custody matters. Laura handles both uncontested divorces for couples who have reached agreement and contested divorces requiring litigation. The firm assists with child custody and support arrangements, understanding that children's interests are often the primary concern in family law. The firm handles property division with meticulous attention, working to ensure fair distribution of marital assets and liabilities.

Laura's adoption services reflect her commitment to helping families grow and strengthen their bonds. Adoption involves legal complexities that require careful guidance, and Laura brings both legal expertise and genuine care to adoption representation.

Beyond divorce and adoption, the firm offers criminal defense and estate planning services. This broader practice means that families can turn to Laura for comprehensive legal services across multiple areas, providing convenient access to experienced counsel.

The Law Office of Laura A. Carpenter maintains offices in both Midland and Odessa, allowing the firm to serve families across West Texas efficiently. This geographic reach ensures that clients in either community have convenient access to Laura's services without traveling significant distances.

For families in Midland, Odessa, and surrounding West Texas communities seeking experienced family law representation, The Law Office of Laura A. Carpenter represents an excellent choice. Laura's over 25 years of family law experience, her licensure as a mediator, her commitment to free initial consultations, her multifaceted legal expertise, and her compassionate approach to family law make her a trusted advocate. Whether navigating divorce, custody disputes, adoption, or property division, families can rely on Laura to provide skilled counsel and genuine understanding.