Board Certified Attorney in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Rebecca J. Carrillo is a Board Certified attorney in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Board Certification is a mark of excellence, one that roughly 10% of Texas attorneys can claim. Only Board Certified attorneys in Texas can publicly represent themselves as a specialist in their area of law. As a Board Certified attorney, Rebecca J. Carrillo has set herself apart as being an attorney with the highest public commitment to the practice of Family Law in Texas.
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Client-Focused Representation
With a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Sociology from Texas A&M University, and her J.D. from St. Mary’s University, School of Law, San Antonio, Rebecca is proud to assist other Texans with their divorce and family law needs. Rebecca sets herself apart by approaching each case with preparation and great attention to detail, personally overseeing every aspect and working diligently to promote and protect client rights.
Attorney Rebecca Carrillo is consistently recognized by her peers for her legal expertise. She is a strong litigator who is not afraid to go to court. Rebecca focuses her practice in divorce and family law including child support, child custody, wills, adoption, military divorce, high-asset complex division, uncontested divorce, and more. She can help you with all your legal needs. Connect today to learn more about the services available to you.
Rebecca considers her dogs as family members and recognizes that many of her clients feel the same about their pets. Because of this, she recognizes that divorce impacts the whole family, pets included. She will, therefore, fight adamantly for your right to keep your pets.
Hobbies & Activities
Rebecca is married to Andrew Carrillo who is also a graduate of Texas A&M University. When Rebecca is not in court or working on cases, she enjoys traveling with her husband Andrew — originally from Mesquite, Texas— to go snorkeling or take their dogs Farley and Major to the park. Farley and Major also come to the office on a daily basis with Rebecca. We consider them the mascots of the office, so be prepared for a greeting by a happy and lively Boston Terriers when you visit the Law Office of Rebecca J. Carrillo.
Professional Accolades
- Best Lawyers in San Antonio: Family Law (According to Scene in S.A. Monthly) 2010, 2011, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, Family Law; Collaborative Law 2021, 2023
- Best Female Lawyer in San Antonio: Family Law-Collaborative Law (According to Scene in S.A. Monthly) 2021
- Client Distinction Award- Martindale Hubbell, 2012
- Rising Legal Professionals of San Antonio (According to Scene in S.A. Monthly) 2012-2015
- Texas Super Lawyers ‘Rising Stars’ List, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Rising Stars - The City’s Brightest New Lawyers by Scene in S.A. Monthly, 2014
- Top 100 Lawyers in 2016 by The National Advocates
- 10 Best of 2016 – Americas Most Honored Lawyers by American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- Top 1 Percent - Client Satisfaction Survey by the American Registry
- Americas Most Honored Lawyers by the American Registry, 2024
- Top 10 Family Law Attorney For Texas by American Jurist Institute, 2018
- Gold Client Champion by Martindale-Hubbell®, 2018, 2023, 2024
- Lawyers of Distinction, 2019
- Top 50 Women in Texas by Super Lawyers Magazine, 2019
- Best San Antonio Female Lawyer (According to Scene in S.A. Monthly), 2021
- San Antonio’s Top Family Lawyers (According to Scene in S.A. Monthly), 2022, 2023
- Outstanding Women in Law (According to Scene in S.A. Monthly), 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Best Family Lawyers in San Antonio, (According to Expertise.com), 2022
Education
- BA Political Science & Sociology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 2006
- J.D., St. Mary’s University, School of Law, San Antonio, TX 2009
- Honors: 2008-2009-Magister for the honors legal fraternity, Phi Delta Phi-Tarlton Inn
Licensure
- Supreme Court of Texas for State of Texas
- United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
- Basic Collaborative Interdisciplinary Training by Collaborative Divorce Texas
- Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Publications
Rebecca J. Covarrubias, Comment, Lives in Defense Counselor Hands: The Problems and Responsibilities of Defense Counsel Representing Mentally Ill or Mentally Retarded Capital Defendants, 11 Scholar 413 (2009).
Professional Affiliations
- Aggie Bar Association
- San Antonio Bar Association
- Texas Bar College (Member since 2015)
- Collaborative Professionals Association of San Antonio
- Board of Directors 2014-2015, President 2018
- Endowment Fund Scholar, Texas Bar College 2021-Present
