Carlos Salinas graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 2003 and began his legal practice in California, developing a broad range of skills in family law matters while nurturing his particular interest in representing survivors of domestic violence. His work has included marital dissolutions, complex property division, pre- and post-marital agreements,  child custody, and support.

A native Texan, Carlos returned home where he expanded his broad family law practice to include appellate work and  applications under the Hague Convention for the return of abducted children. He frequently acts as the mediator in family law matters, but also has extensive courtroom experience in contested litigation.  With this wide range of experience, he believes in  creating a customized approach for each client that reflects the unique situation of each family and resolves legal problems by prioritizing the client’s individual needs and goals. 

Public service is important to Carlos both as a means of giving back to his community and as a way of keeping up with merging trends that affect his practice locally and at the state and national levels.  He serves on the board of Volunteer Legal Services of  Central Texas and volunteers as a mentor attorney for their pro bono cases. He is also a member of both the Family Law  Section and the Hispanic Bar Association and the Texas Family Law Foundation, where he actively participates in the  development of legislation that affects Texas families.

Carlos has also spoken on family law topics at such statewide and national conferences held by the State Bar of Texas, The University of Texas School of Law and the American Bar Association.

Carlos lives in Austin with his wife and sons.