Carlos G. Salinas, Family Law Attorney in Austin, Texas
Thompson Salinas Londergan LLP
Austin, TX
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Carlos G. Salinas is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Thompson Salinas Londergan LLP.
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- Handles Family Law matters from Austin, TEXAS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
About Carlos G. Salinas: Carlos G. Salinas is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Thompson Salinas Londergan LLP.
Areas of practice
Carlos's practice areas in Austin
Carlos concentrates on family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Carlos handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Family Law cases in Austin, Texas
Carlos takes family law matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Carlos agrees to represent you.
Biography
Carlos G. Salinas, family law attorney serving Austin
Carlos G. Salinas is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Thompson Salinas Londergan LLP. Carlos works from Austin, Texas and takes on family law matters across the region.
Carlos Salinas graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 2003 and began his legal practice in California, developing a broad range of skills in family law matters while nurturing his particular interest in representing survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. His work has included marital dissolutions, pre- and post-marital agreements, child custody, child support, minors’ counsel, complex property distribution, and cases involving domestic violence.
He returned to Texas in 2008, where he expanded his broad family law practice to include applications under the Hague Convention for the return of children abducted by family members across international borders. He holds a mediation certification from the Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution, but also has extensive courtroom experience in contested litigation. With this wide range of experience, he believes in creating a customized approach for each client that reflects the unique situation of each family and resolves legal problems by prioritizing the client’s individual needs and goals.
Public service is important to Carlos both as a means of giving back to his community and as a way of keeping up with emerging trends that affect his practice locally and at the state and national levels. A member of the American Bar Association, the Austin Bar Association, and the Williamson County Bar Association, he co-chairs the State Bar of Texas Family Law Task Force and the Travis County Firearms Work Group, and is a Commissioner in the American Bar Association’s Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence.
He serves on the board of Save Our Springs Alliance and as a mentor attorney for Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas. He is also a member of both the Family Law Section and the Hispanic Bar Association. Since 2010, Carlos has remained active as a faculty member of the ABA Commission on Domestic Violence, which facilitates national trainings on best practices for attorneys serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Carlos has also spoken on family law topics at such statewide and national conferences held by the State Bar of Texas, The University of Texas School of Law and the National Crime Victim Law Institute.
Carlos's approach to family law cases
Carlos Salinas graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 2003 and began his legal practice in California, developing a broad range of skills in family law matters while nurturing his particular interest in representing survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. His work has included marital dissolutions, pre- and post-marital agreements, child custody, child support, minors’…
The kind of cases Carlos takes
Carlos reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law matters in Austin and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Carlos studied and practices
The University of Texas
J.D. · 2008
Carlos studied at J.D. in The University of Texas.
Law school and academic background
Carlos completed J.D. in The University of Texas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Carlos runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Carlos's legal honors and published work
Carlos has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
Locations
Carlos G. Salinas's office in Austin
Carlos's primary office is at 4210 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, Texas, 78759. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Thompson Salinas Londergan LLP
4210 Spicewood Springs Road
Austin, Texas 78759
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How to hire Carlos G. Salinas — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Carlos usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Carlos charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carlos's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Carlos will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a family law attorney in Austin, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Carlos
Carlos discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every family law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Carlos confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Carlos's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Carlos G. Salinas
How much does it cost to hire Carlos for a family law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Carlos walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Carlos offer a free consultation?
Carlos charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carlos's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Carlos's current terms during booking.
How long do family law cases in Texas typically take?
Simple family law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Carlos gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Carlos take my case if I'm outside Austin?
Carlos is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Carlos will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Carlos?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Carlos will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Carlos accepting new family law clients right now?
Carlos's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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