Stephen Carl
Waco, TX

Stephen Carl

Naman Howell Smith & Lee PLLC

Divorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationProperty Division+3 More

Stephen Carl is a Member at Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee whose trial and appellate practice focuses on family law and civil litigation throughout Texas, including divorce, child custody, property division, enforcement actions, and appeals. He…

6 years' experience
Accepting New Clients

About

Stephen Carl is a Member at Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee whose trial and appellate practice focuses on family law and civil litigation throughout Texas, including divorce, child custody, property division, enforcement actions, and appeals. He graduated cum laude from Baylor Law School with special distinction in Family Law and served as a Baylor Law Review editor. Before practicing law, he served eight years as a MEDEVAC helicopter pilot and platoon leader in the U.S. Army, and he currently serves on the Midway Independent School District Board of Trustees.

Practice Areas

Divorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationProperty DivisionAdoption and SurrogacyGuardianship and ConservatorshipPrenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

Awards & Recognition

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America — Family Law (2025-present)
  • Baylor Law Review, Associate Editor
  • Order of the Barristers
  • Pat Tillman Scholar
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Bar Number

  • 24112351

Education

  • J.D., Baylor University School of Law (cum laude, special distinction in Family Law)
  • B.B.A. in Finance, Texas A&M University

Service Offers

  • Accepting New Clients

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