Carie Silvestri
Allen, TX

Carie Silvestri

Silvestri Family Law PLLC

Divorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationChild Support | Child Support Enforcement+3 More

Carie Silvestri has practiced family law in North Texas since graduating from SMU Law School in 1999. She focuses on collaborative divorce and mediation, having completed collaborative law training in 2004 and mediation training in 2007. In…

27 years' experience
Accepting New Clients

About

Carie Silvestri has practiced family law in North Texas since graduating from SMU Law School in 1999. She focuses on collaborative divorce and mediation, having completed collaborative law training in 2004 and mediation training in 2007. In 2018 she completed the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School's Harvard Negotiation Institute 'Mediating Disputes' mediation training. Earlier in her career she litigated complex family law cases involving child custody and property disputes before shifting her practice toward non-adversarial dispute resolution.

Practice Areas

Divorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationChild Support | Child Support EnforcementCollaborative LawMediationPrenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

Awards & Recognition

  • Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" – Collaborative Law, Dallas/Fort Worth, 2023
  • Best Lawyers in America – Collaborative Law (listed since 2015)
  • Best Lawyers in America – Family Law (listed since 2016)
  • Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Edition (2011, 2012, 2013)
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Bar Number

  • 24013362

Education

  • J.D., Southern Methodist University School of Law, 1999
  • B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1995

Service Offers

  • Accepting New Clients

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Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce in Texas

Do I need a divorce lawyer?
While you can represent yourself, having a lawyer is highly recommended, especially with children, significant assets, or contested issues. A lawyer ensures your rights are protected.
What should I bring to my first consultation?
Bring financial documents (tax returns, bank statements, pay stubs), property records, prenuptial agreements if applicable, and a list of questions and concerns about your situation.