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254-231-4041
When Experience, Skill And Results Matter To You
Turn to a team of trusted trial lawyers who will fight for your rights and best interests.
Serving Clients Throughout Bell County And Central Texas
For more than 20 years, Prater, Ridley & Llamas - Attorneys at Law has been providing family law, criminal defense, and probate and estate administration services for clients throughout Bell County and nearby communities across Central Texas. Both graduates of Baylor University School of Law, our founding partners each have more than 40 years of litigation experience and lead a team of highly trained legal staff at our Temple, Texas, law firm.
Our firm has earned decades of recognition in the Central Texas legal community, resulting in excellent working relationships with opposing attorneys, prosecutors and judges. Our knowledge of procedures and expectations in local court jurisdictions throughout the region gives our clients the advantage of efficiency and the benefit of cost-effectiveness, as we focus on positive outcomes.
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Our Areas of Service
Family
Law
Military Family
Law
Expunctions
& Non
Disclosures
Probate &
Estate
Administration
High-Asset
Divorce
Criminal
Defense
Aggressive Protection For Your Family And Parental Rights
Attorney Carol E. Prater practices exclusively in the area of family law. She is a skilled and experienced negotiator who is not afraid to vigorously protect your rights and the best interests of your children and family. Ms. Prater is highly accomplished and highly regarded in the legal community for her fierce representation in family law cases involving:
- High-asset divorce issues
- Property division disputes
- Prenuptial/postnuptial agreement disputes
- Alimony requests
- Military divorce issues
- Child custody disputes
- Visitation issues
- Child support requests and enforcement
- Custody and support modifications
Our clients can also benefit from the more than 20 years of experience attorney Elisabeth Connor Llamas brings to our family law practice. She handles:
- High-asset divorce issues
- Property division disputes
- Alimony requests
- Military divorce issues
- Child custody disputes
- Visitation issues
- Child support requests and enforcement
- Custody and support modifications
Meet Our Attorneys
Carol E. Prater
Partner
Patrick J. Ridley
Partner
Elisabeth C. Llamas
Partner
Carol E. Prater
Partner
Patrick J. Ridley
Partner
Elisabeth C. Llamas
Partner
Providing high-quality legal counsel in Central Texas since 1993.
Fierce Criminal Defense To Protect Your Rights
Led by attorney Patrick J. Ridley, our criminal law group provides highly skilled and aggressive criminal defense for clients charged with:
- DUI/DWI
- Assault
- Domestic violence
- Theft
- Shoplifting
- Drug possession
- Misdemeanor crimes
Mr. Ridley is held in high regard for his post-conviction services, including expunctions and non-disclosures, as well as his tenacity in the courtroom. He has served as the president of the Texas District and County Attorneys Association and earned a life membership as a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation.
Experience And Knowledge, With A Focus On Exceeding Your Expectations
There are numerous benefits to hiring a lawyer from our firm:
- First and foremost a trial law firm
- Thoroughly prepare and present your case clearly
- Considerable experience, resources and technology
- Sophisticated representation focused on achieving the best possible outcome
- Responsive communications and set up of clear expectations
- Competitive fees and transparent billing policies
- Acceptance of major credit cards for your convenience
Our general office hours in Temple are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend appointments are available by special arrangement. Call us at 254-231-4041 to discuss your legal concerns. You may also use our convenient email contact form to request a consultation with an attorney.
Mr. Ridley also has experience in the area of family law and handles adoption cases in Central Texas.
