Senior Texas Child Support Attorney with Over 35 Years of Experience
Carl Ritter is a Senior Attorney at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC, bringing more than 35 years of legal experience to child support and family law matters across Texas. He represents parents and grandparents in complex and contested cases involving child support, custody, and child-related financial disputes.
Carl is known for handling challenging cases, including those involving Child Protective Services (CPS) and high-conflict custody matters. He is a strong courtroom advocate for parents seeking to protect or regain custody of their children and works diligently to ensure that child support arrangements reflect the best interests of the child while remaining fair and sustainable for families.
In addition to child support establishment, modification, and enforcement cases, Carl has significant litigation experience. Courtroom advocacy has always been central to his practice, and he is well prepared to represent clients when disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation.
Carl’s extensive background includes serving as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer in the United States Air Force, giving him unique insight into military life and the legal considerations affecting service members and their families. He also spent 10 years with the Texas Office of the Attorney General, further strengthening his understanding of state-level child support processes and enforcement procedures.
After relocating to Houston to be closer to his two children, Carl continues to serve Texas families with dedication and experience. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife of 25 years, traveling, golfing, and enjoying the outdoors.