Carol Carter
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Law Degree
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Primary Practice Area
Child custody
Language
English
About
For over 30 years, I have represented persons in matters in which the litigant(s) -- parent, grandparent, foster parent, the child, or others -- have become involved with AZ Child Protective Services (now known as Department of Child Safety). Whether I am privately-retained as legal counsel or court-appointed to serve as attorney, I advocate vigorously on behalf of ALL of my clients. I fight CPS (DCS). I represent natural and adoptive parents who are defending DCS involvement with their family. I also represent somefoster parents seeking to become permanent placement for the children in their care, when DCS (CPS) 'policy' may not support maintaining the children with the foster family. I represent foster parents, grandparents, other relatives, other significant others who are seeking to intervene in proceedings. When the birth parents are unable to resume parenting responsibilities, there are often MANY people who wish to become the permanent custodian. In choosing between competing litigants, the Court considers the best interests of the child(ren) to be paramount. As your advocate, I present the best possible arguments, authority and evidence that YOU are the person who should be allowed to adopt or become legal guardian. I represent persons who wish to adopt their stepchild(ren). I represent parties in post-dissolution Family Court proceedings who are seeking modification of child custody orders. As a trained mediator, I will explore whether mediation with you and the other parent may be helpful. However, if negotiated settlement is not appropriate or possible, I am a strong advocate with superior litigation (courtroom) skills. I am an experienced adoption attorney -- in both domestic and international adoptions. I am an international adoptive parent myself. I have considerable expertise in immigration law issues relating to children.
Practices Areas
Child custody
Juvenile Law
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
I would highly recommend Carol to anyone dealing with DCS. After spinning my wheels for almost a year with DCS doing any and everything requested I felt like I was getting no where and terrified of losing my boys. After retaining Carol she spent a few days with me initially, really learning about my case Inside and out. She truly cared and has a passion for what she does. She told me not to worry that my boys would come home to just stick with her. She knew exactly how to handle DCS and in such short time came to an agreement to work on a plan for boys to return home. She is a firecracker and will let your voice be heard. I had been pushed around for a year by DCS jumping thru every hoop 20x and finally felt like I was being treated fairly once Carol came in the picture. My only regret is not retaining her sooner because then things would have gotten worked out a whole lot sooner. Thanks again Carol, me and my boys will forever be thankful!!
Mrs carter was of great service to me very straight forward and and i felt very comfortable knowing that she would be there to represent me in my time of need for legal services
It has been great working with Carol because she is someone who actually cares. She took time to meet with me out side the courts on several occasions. She has been helping me for some time, and is very knowledgeable.
Carol was always prepared and extremely knowledgeable about Arizona State Regulations, adoption law, and what is best for the adopting family as well as the child. She was not afraid to speak up when something was not in the best interest for us or our child. I would highly recommend her as an attorney in her field.
Carol has been my lawyer for over 2 years now. She has been by my families side no matter what the situation. She has great advice and knows the laws very well. If you ever have the privilege in working with Carol i would take it. My family and I thank you for all your hard work
Carol represented me for 18 months. During that time, I always felt like I was her only client. She was easy to talk to, and voice my concerns to. In court, she was a lioness. She worked tirelessly to do what was right for my family. Really. I can't say enough good stuff about Carol, she was the best!
Carol Coghlan Carter helped our family with a very complicated adoption and I cannot thank her enough or express how fantastic she was. She was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and capable. She gave our family very personalized attention and was available to guide us through this very difficult process. She always returned phone calls promptly and was always over-prepared. I can't say enough about her.
I worked with Carol when I was terminating my ex-husband's parental rights. She was amazing!! She was understanding, kind, patient and helpful. She answered all my questions. In court she stood her ground and did not let my ex push her around or walk all over her. She truly had the boys best interest in mind and represented them well.
I utilized Mrs. Carters legal aid throughout a lengthy 3 year custody battle. Were I to have to do so over again, I would not change a single thing in regard to my legal counsel. Her expert advise and counsel gave me the courage and strength to persevere through the lengthy and various court hearings, and the end results were exactly as hoped. I do not believe I could have made it through the whole ordeal without her. On a separate note, several years later I was able to contact her on a small issue I needed legal help with and she was available and ready to aid me successfully with very little notice and a very short time frame to complete what was needed. I would recommend Mrs. Carter to anyone in need of professional legal services.
Carol is caring, engaged, diligent and professional. I am very thankful for all her hard work on our girls adoption case. I highly recommend her to anyone needing a good lawyer!
I would highly recommend Carol to anyone dealing with DCS. After spinning my wheels for almost a year with DCS doing any and everything requested I felt like I was getting no where and terrified of losing my boys. After retaining Carol she spent a few days with me initially, really learning about my case Inside and out. She truly cared and has a passion for what she does. She told me not to worry that my boys would come home to just stick with her. She knew exactly how to handle DCS and in such short time came to an agreement to work on a plan for boys to return home. She is a firecracker and will let your voice be heard. I had been pushed around for a year by DCS jumping thru every hoop 20x and finally felt like I was being treated fairly once Carol came in the picture. My only regret is not retaining her sooner because then things would have gotten worked out a whole lot sooner. Thanks again Carol, me and my boys will forever be thankful!!
Mrs carter was of great service to me very straight forward and and i felt very comfortable knowing that she would be there to represent me in my time of need for legal services
It has been great working with Carol because she is someone who actually cares. She took time to meet with me out side the courts on several occasions. She has been helping me for some time, and is very knowledgeable.
Carol was always prepared and extremely knowledgeable about Arizona State Regulations, adoption law, and what is best for the adopting family as well as the child. She was not afraid to speak up when something was not in the best interest for us or our child. I would highly recommend her as an attorney in her field.
Carol has been my lawyer for over 2 years now. She has been by my families side no matter what the situation. She has great advice and knows the laws very well. If you ever have the privilege in working with Carol i would take it. My family and I thank you for all your hard work
Carol represented me for 18 months. During that time, I always felt like I was her only client. She was easy to talk to, and voice my concerns to. In court, she was a lioness. She worked tirelessly to do what was right for my family. Really. I can't say enough good stuff about Carol, she was the best!
Carol Coghlan Carter helped our family with a very complicated adoption and I cannot thank her enough or express how fantastic she was. She was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and capable. She gave our family very personalized attention and was available to guide us through this very difficult process. She always returned phone calls promptly and was always over-prepared. I can't say enough about her.
I worked with Carol when I was terminating my ex-husband's parental rights. She was amazing!! She was understanding, kind, patient and helpful. She answered all my questions. In court she stood her ground and did not let my ex push her around or walk all over her. She truly had the boys best interest in mind and represented them well.
I utilized Mrs. Carters legal aid throughout a lengthy 3 year custody battle. Were I to have to do so over again, I would not change a single thing in regard to my legal counsel. Her expert advise and counsel gave me the courage and strength to persevere through the lengthy and various court hearings, and the end results were exactly as hoped. I do not believe I could have made it through the whole ordeal without her. On a separate note, several years later I was able to contact her on a small issue I needed legal help with and she was available and ready to aid me successfully with very little notice and a very short time frame to complete what was needed. I would recommend Mrs. Carter to anyone in need of professional legal services.
Carol is caring, engaged, diligent and professional. I am very thankful for all her hard work on our girls adoption case. I highly recommend her to anyone needing a good lawyer!
I would highly recommend Carol to anyone dealing with DCS. After spinning my wheels for almost a year with DCS doing any and everything requested I felt like I was getting no where and terrified of losing my boys. After retaining Carol she spent a few days with me initially, really learning about my case Inside and out. She truly cared and has a passion for what she does. She told me not to worry that my boys would come home to just stick with her. She knew exactly how to handle DCS and in such short time came to an agreement to work on a plan for boys to return home. She is a firecracker and will let your voice be heard. I had been pushed around for a year by DCS jumping thru every hoop 20x and finally felt like I was being treated fairly once Carol came in the picture. My only regret is not retaining her sooner because then things would have gotten worked out a whole lot sooner. Thanks again Carol, me and my boys will forever be thankful!!
Mrs carter was of great service to me very straight forward and and i felt very comfortable knowing that she would be there to represent me in my time of need for legal services
It has been great working with Carol because she is someone who actually cares. She took time to meet with me out side the courts on several occasions. She has been helping me for some time, and is very knowledgeable.
Carol was always prepared and extremely knowledgeable about Arizona State Regulations, adoption law, and what is best for the adopting family as well as the child. She was not afraid to speak up when something was not in the best interest for us or our child. I would highly recommend her as an attorney in her field.
Carol has been my lawyer for over 2 years now. She has been by my families side no matter what the situation. She has great advice and knows the laws very well. If you ever have the privilege in working with Carol i would take it. My family and I thank you for all your hard work
Carol represented me for 18 months. During that time, I always felt like I was her only client. She was easy to talk to, and voice my concerns to. In court, she was a lioness. She worked tirelessly to do what was right for my family. Really. I can't say enough good stuff about Carol, she was the best!
Carol Coghlan Carter helped our family with a very complicated adoption and I cannot thank her enough or express how fantastic she was. She was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and capable. She gave our family very personalized attention and was available to guide us through this very difficult process. She always returned phone calls promptly and was always over-prepared. I can't say enough about her.
I worked with Carol when I was terminating my ex-husband's parental rights. She was amazing!! She was understanding, kind, patient and helpful. She answered all my questions. In court she stood her ground and did not let my ex push her around or walk all over her. She truly had the boys best interest in mind and represented them well.
I utilized Mrs. Carters legal aid throughout a lengthy 3 year custody battle. Were I to have to do so over again, I would not change a single thing in regard to my legal counsel. Her expert advise and counsel gave me the courage and strength to persevere through the lengthy and various court hearings, and the end results were exactly as hoped. I do not believe I could have made it through the whole ordeal without her. On a separate note, several years later I was able to contact her on a small issue I needed legal help with and she was available and ready to aid me successfully with very little notice and a very short time frame to complete what was needed. I would recommend Mrs. Carter to anyone in need of professional legal services.
Carol is caring, engaged, diligent and professional. I am very thankful for all her hard work on our girls adoption case. I highly recommend her to anyone needing a good lawyer!
I would highly recommend Carol to anyone dealing with DCS. After spinning my wheels for almost a year with DCS doing any and everything requested I felt like I was getting no where and terrified of losing my boys. After retaining Carol she spent a few days with me initially, really learning about my case Inside and out. She truly cared and has a passion for what she does. She told me not to worry that my boys would come home to just stick with her. She knew exactly how to handle DCS and in such short time came to an agreement to work on a plan for boys to return home. She is a firecracker and will let your voice be heard. I had been pushed around for a year by DCS jumping thru every hoop 20x and finally felt like I was being treated fairly once Carol came in the picture. My only regret is not retaining her sooner because then things would have gotten worked out a whole lot sooner. Thanks again Carol, me and my boys will forever be thankful!!
Mrs carter was of great service to me very straight forward and and i felt very comfortable knowing that she would be there to represent me in my time of need for legal services
It has been great working with Carol because she is someone who actually cares. She took time to meet with me out side the courts on several occasions. She has been helping me for some time, and is very knowledgeable.
Carol was always prepared and extremely knowledgeable about Arizona State Regulations, adoption law, and what is best for the adopting family as well as the child. She was not afraid to speak up when something was not in the best interest for us or our child. I would highly recommend her as an attorney in her field.
Carol has been my lawyer for over 2 years now. She has been by my families side no matter what the situation. She has great advice and knows the laws very well. If you ever have the privilege in working with Carol i would take it. My family and I thank you for all your hard work
Carol represented me for 18 months. During that time, I always felt like I was her only client. She was easy to talk to, and voice my concerns to. In court, she was a lioness. She worked tirelessly to do what was right for my family. Really. I can't say enough good stuff about Carol, she was the best!
Carol Coghlan Carter helped our family with a very complicated adoption and I cannot thank her enough or express how fantastic she was. She was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and capable. She gave our family very personalized attention and was available to guide us through this very difficult process. She always returned phone calls promptly and was always over-prepared. I can't say enough about her.
I worked with Carol when I was terminating my ex-husband's parental rights. She was amazing!! She was understanding, kind, patient and helpful. She answered all my questions. In court she stood her ground and did not let my ex push her around or walk all over her. She truly had the boys best interest in mind and represented them well.
I utilized Mrs. Carters legal aid throughout a lengthy 3 year custody battle. Were I to have to do so over again, I would not change a single thing in regard to my legal counsel. Her expert advise and counsel gave me the courage and strength to persevere through the lengthy and various court hearings, and the end results were exactly as hoped. I do not believe I could have made it through the whole ordeal without her. On a separate note, several years later I was able to contact her on a small issue I needed legal help with and she was available and ready to aid me successfully with very little notice and a very short time frame to complete what was needed. I would recommend Mrs. Carter to anyone in need of professional legal services.
Carol is caring, engaged, diligent and professional. I am very thankful for all her hard work on our girls adoption case. I highly recommend her to anyone needing a good lawyer!