Carl Barrett Thomas
Fighting for families and freedom across Texas.
- Biography
Barrett Thomas is a family law and criminal law attorney in Waco, Texas. He practices with his partner, Kristy Blanchard, in courthouses across Texas. They have offices in Dallas, Waco, Temple, and Abilene. Barrett is a former police officer and assistant district attorney. He honed his skills as a litigator in the criminal courts. He has a knack for finding the truth, even when it has been intentionally concealed. He uses his investigative prowess to benefit his clients and see that they have the advantage in both settlement negotiations and trial.
He is a past president of the Texas Young Lawyers Association, at 30,000-member organization for attorneys throughout the state. Mr. Thomas received the Graduate of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D.) award from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2017 and has been included in the Texas Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers® Magazine several times over. Mr. Thomas currently serves on the District 8 Grievance Committee for the State Bar of Texas and volunteers his time with multiple local charitable organizations. He also frequently teaches at several regional police academies and for several law enforcement agencies and is well-known for his knowledge and experience.
- Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father’s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- DUI & DWI
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- Juvenile Law
- White Collar Crime
- Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Payment plans are accepted with collateral.
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Texas
- Since 2009
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Partner
- Blanchard & Thomas, PLLC
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2015 –
Current
- First Assistant District Attorney
- 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office
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2011 –
2015
- Attorney
- The Thomas Firm
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2010 –
2015
- Adjunct Instructor
- West Central Texas Council of Governments
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2010 –
2015
- Chief of Police
- Anson Police Department
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2010 –
2011
- Assistant District Attorney
- Taylor County District Attorney’s Office
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2009 –
2010
- Education
- Texas Tech University School of Law
- J.D. (2008) | Law
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2006
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2008 - Honors: Rothwell B. Pool Scholarship Recipient R. Guy and Phillis Carter Endowed Scholarship Recipient
- Activities: Board of Barristers President, Texas Tech Criminal Trial Lawyer’s Association
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- Tarleton State University
- M.C.J. (2004) | Criminal Justice
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2002
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2003 -
- Hardin-Simmons University
- B.B.S. (2001) | Communications / Bus. Admin.
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1997
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2001 -
- Awards
- Distinguished Young Alumni
- Hardin-Simmons University
- 2020
- Graduate of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D. Award)
- Texas Tech School of Law
- 2019
- Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year Award
- Abilene Young Lawyers Association
- 2014
- Bob Black Bar Leaders Award
- Texas Tech University School of Law
- 2014
- Professional Associations
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State Bar of Texas
 # 24064493
- Member
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2009 –
Current -
- Texas Young Lawyers Association
- Immediate-Past President
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2016 –
2017 -
- Texas District and County Attorneys Association
- Member
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2009 –
2017 -
- Texas Young Lawyers Association
- President
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2015 –
2016 -
- Texas Young Lawyers Association
- President-Elect
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2014 –
2015 -
- West Texas Children’s Advocacy Center
- Board Member
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2012 –
2015 -
- Nolan County Community Justice Council
- Board Member
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2012 –
2015 -
- Nolan County Bar Association
- Member
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2011 –
2015 -
- Texas Young Lawyers Association
- District 15 Director
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2011 –
2015 -
- Abilene Young Lawyers Association
- President
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2013 –
2014 -
- West Texas Children’s Advocacy Center
- President
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2013 –
2014 -
- Texas Young Lawyers Association
- Executive Committee – Treasurer
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2013 –
2014 -
- Abilene Young Lawyers Association
- President-Elect
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2012 –
2013 -
- Publications
- Remaining Civil
- TYLA eNews
- 2012
- Analysis of Local Enforcement of Federal Immigration Regulations
- Prepared for presentation at the SWAC-J Annual Conference
- 2011
- Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Blanchard & Thomas, PLLC
- Contact & Address
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