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Austin ยท Travis & Williamson County

We Fight to Prevent Poor Decisions From Turning Into Permanent Convictions.

Don't let one mistake define the rest of your life.

The hard-won degree. The job, the career, the money you are making, the business you are building. You earned all of it. One arrest can threaten that future before it starts: the background check, the licensing board, the offer that quietly disappears. The attorney you choose now matters as much as the charge itself. Protect the future you worked hard for โ€” call Carter Law now.

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You are not a criminal

From the moment of arrest, the system treats you like you are guilty. We do not.

Getting arrested is one of the most frightening things that can happen to a good person. The handcuffs, the booking, the waiting โ€” it is built to make you feel ashamed, powerless, and alone.

That is not who you are. Our clients are students and young professionals on their way up โ€” nurses, engineers, future doctors and lawyers, founders โ€” and the parents and grandparents who have invested everything to get them there. One bad night should not undo all of it. You deserve a defense that sees the person behind the charge and fights like a future depends on it. Because it does.

If you are reading this for a loved one: you can act right now. Make the call, and we will walk you through exactly what to do next.

We fight to prevent poor decisions from turning into permanent convictions.
โ€” Kenavon Carter, Founding Attorney
If you have never been through this before

Here is what happens now โ€” and how we step in.

You do not need to understand the criminal justice system. That is our job. Here is the path, in plain language.

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You call us

One phone call. We listen, answer your questions, and tell you exactly what to do next โ€” no judgment.

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We get you out

For Travis County arrests we can often waive magistration and post bond quickly โ€” saving hours, sometimes a day, in jail.

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We build your defense

We investigate the stop, the arrest, and the evidence โ€” and challenge everything the State cannot prove.

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We protect your future

The goal: dismissal, reduction, or diversion โ€” and where possible, an expunction so your record stays clean.

What we defend

Focused criminal defense for serious charges.

Carter Law Firm handles these charges across Travis and Williamson County.

DWI

DWI & DUI

First-time DWI is terrifying โ€” your license, your job, your reputation. We move fast on your ALR hearing and challenge breath tests, blood draws, and field sobriety tests.

How we defend DWI โ†’
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Drug Charges

We challenge the stop, the search, and the warrant โ€” and work toward dismissal, reduction, or diversion so one charge does not follow you for life.

How we defend drug cases โ†’
FV

Family Violence

A family violence charge can affect your home, your job, and your rights. We build a defense strategy aimed at reducing or dismissing the charge.

How we defend FV cases โ†’
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Aggravated Assault

Serious felony charges demand a serious defense. We dig into the facts, the witnesses, and the State's evidence to protect your freedom.

How we defend assault cases โ†’
Why Carter Law Firm

Confident, relentless defense โ€” without the cold treatment.

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You are treated as innocent

Dignity and respect at every step. We never talk down to you, and we never treat you like the charge defines you.

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We move fast

Time matters most in the first hours. We work quickly to get you out of jail and get ahead of the State's case.

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Plain language, always

No legalese. We keep you informed and explain every option clearly, so you always know where your case stands.

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Experienced trial counsel

Founder Kenavon Carter is a University of Texas School of Law graduate with nearly two decades defending Central Texans.

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Local court knowledge

We know the Travis and Williamson County courts, judges, and prosecutors โ€” and we use that to your advantage.

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Focused on your future

The end goal is your clean slate: dismissal, reduction, diversion, and expunction wherever it is possible.

In their own words

Clients who were where you are now.

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We hired Kenavon Carter on a felony assault family violence case for my brother. Mr. Carter made an appointment to visit my brother that same afternoon, which helped all of us โ€” most importantly my brother โ€” feel more at ease after the very first encounter. He greeted us with kindness and empathy every time, was prompt to every court appearance, and always met with us afterward. This was one of the most difficult things we've gone through, but he guided us through every step and made sure we understood what was happening. Meeting with him was more like sitting and talking with a friend for advice. He turned hard conversations into safe, open ones. I HIGHLY recommend Kenavon Carter โ€” not only an amazing attorney, but someone who honestly cared about us, my brother, and the outcome of his case.

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KC got me out of a very messy situation. He listened to my concerns and walked me through the process and what he could do. He didn't disappoint and reassured me along the way. He's been very helpful and flexible with payments, and as of October 2024 I'm officially done with this issue โ€” so glad to have it behind me. He also helped my husband out, and I'm glad my husband contacted him when I needed him on this occasion.

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Julie
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Carter Law represented our grandson. Mr. Carter knows his way around the courtroom. We had family in the courtroom for each visit as support for our grandson, and the judge even called us all up to thank each of us for our support. This was the first time our grandson took a charge seriously, and we've seen a great change in his attitude. Mr. Carter allowed us to make monthly payments, which was very helpful since we're on Social Security. We can highly recommend Carter Law to handle any case. He is amazing.

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Linda
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Please note: These reviews reflect the personal experiences of individual clients and are not a guarantee, promise, or prediction about the outcome of your case. Every case is different and depends on its own facts and circumstances. Prior results do not guarantee or suggest a similar outcome. Choosing a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements or testimonials.

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