Central Texas Family & Injury Law
Your family deserves a fierce advocate.
Serving Central Texas families in divorce, custody, and personal injury — with the experience of an author, attorney, and coach combined.
Carl Knickerbocker, JD
Family Law Attorney • Author • Coach
Licensed in Texas • 17 Years Experience
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Tell us what’s going on. We’ll point you in the right direction.
No forms. No pressure. Just an honest conversation to start.
Practice Areas
Every aspect of your legal journey, covered.
Family Law
Divorce, property division, child custody, modifications, and enforcement throughout Central Texas. Aggressive representation when it matters most.
Explore Family Law →Personal Injury
Car accidents, truck accidents, dog bites, and wrongful death. Fighting for maximum compensation for Central Texas victims and their families.
Explore Personal Injury →Coaching & Consulting
Nationwide coaching for parents navigating high-conflict divorce and custody battles — with strategies from the courtroom and beyond.
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The Parallel Parenting Solution, Family Court Solutions, Alienation & Estrangement Solutions — written for parents in the hardest fights of their lives.
Browse The Books →Meet Carl Knickerbocker
A lawyer who has written the book — literally.
Carl Knickerbocker brings nearly two decades of Texas family law experience to every case — combined with the unique perspective of a published author, coach, and advocate for parents in the most difficult moments of their lives.
He is not a volume lawyer. He is a trial attorney and strategist who handles cases where the other side escalates, obstructs, or refuses to back down. When cooperation fails, preparation and leverage win.
Why Clients Choose Carl
Experience. Integrity. Results.
17 Years in Texas Courts
Nearly two decades of courtroom experience handling divorce, custody, and high-conflict family law cases throughout Central Texas.
Published Author
Author of six books on parallel parenting, family court strategy, and narcissistic abuse — written for parents in the hardest fights of their lives.
SuperLawyers Ranked
Peer-recognized through SuperLawyers and the State Bar College — a reflection of consistent performance and professional standing.
Nationwide Coaching
Coaching and consulting available to parents in any state by phone or video — bringing courtroom-level strategy to families everywhere.
Over 1,000 Clients Served
More than a thousand Texas families have trusted Carl with their most important legal matters — from straightforward divorces to complex high-conflict custody battles.
Member State Bar College
Membership in the State Bar College of Texas recognizes attorneys who demonstrate a commitment to continuing legal education and professional excellence.
Books & Resources
Written from the courtroom. Trusted by thousands.
Six practical guides for parents navigating high-conflict divorce, custody battles, and narcissistic abuse — drawing directly from 17 years of trial experience.
Best Seller
The Parallel Parenting Solution
The definitive guide for parents who cannot co-parent with a high-conflict ex.
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Best Seller
Family Court Solutions
A practical guide to understanding and navigating the family court system.
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New Release
Alienation & Estrangement Solutions
A guide for parents dealing with parental alienation and interference with the parent-child relationship.
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Carl Knickerbocker is not a volume lawyer. He is a trial attorney and strategist who handles cases where the other side escalates, obstructs, or refuses to back down.
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