Practice areas: Family Law, Bankruptcy; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2009
Education: The University of Oklahoma College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2019 - 2022 Caroline A. McClimon is a family law attorney and the founder of Tuck McClimon, PLLC in Smithville, Texas. She serves clients in Bastrop, Travis, Williamson, Fayette, and Lee counties with cases involving:
- Complex property division
- Child custody
- Post-decree modifications
- Divorce
- Grandparents’ rights
- Family violence
Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Southern Methodist University, Ms. McClimon decided to pursue a career in law. She enrolled at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where she served as the president of the Christian Legal Society, the secretary of the Oklahoma International Law Society and an assistant editor of the Oklahoma Law Review. In addition to this, she was honored with the American Jurisprudence Award for Agricultural Environmental Law.
After receiving her law degree in 2005, Ms. McClimon worked as a research assistant at the University of Oklahoma until she obtained her license to practice in 2009. Her top-notch litigation skills have been endorsed by many of her peers, and they have helped her handle more than 100 contested divorce cases.
Ms. McClimon understands how emotionally charged family law matters can get, and she aims to provide practical, tailored solutions to her clients based on their unique circumstances. She holds a “Superb” rating on Avvo and has received five-star client reviews appreciating her straightforward and passionate approach to law. Her successful track record can be attributed to her zealous advocacy and vast legal knowledge of all family law matters.
With more than a decade of experience practicing law, Ms. McClimon stays connected with the legal community through many organizations such as the Austin Young Lawyers Association, the Bastrop County Bar Association, the Austin Bar Association – Family Law Section and the State Bar of Texas. She also serves as the Presiding Judge for the City of Bastrop.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Family Law, Bankruptcy: BusinessFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Bankruptcy Law, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Father's Rights, Marital Property
- 90% Family Law
- 10% Bankruptcy: Business
First Admitted: 2009, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://mcclimonlaw.com/biography
Bar / Professional Activity
- Presiding Judge for City of Bastrop since 2023, 2019
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization - Board Certified in Family Law, 2022
- American Bar Association
- Williamson County Bar Association
- Austin Bar Association, 2021
- Family Law Section of the Texas State Bar Association
- Member, Bastrop County Bar Association, 2014 - present
- President (2021-2023 & 2016-2018) and Vice President (2019-2020, 2024) of the Bastrop County Bar Association, 2024
- Texas, 2009
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certified in Family Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2022
Pro bono / Community Service
- Bastrop County Legal Clinic (co-sponsored with TRLS and VLS), 2016
- Commissioner on the City of Smithville Planning & Zoning Commission, January 2015 - May 2018, 2015
- Smithville Noon Lions Club, Director
- Smithville Chamber of Commerce, Director and Treasurer, 2016 to 2018
Educational Background
- Southern Methodist University, B.A., Major: Political Science, Honors: Athletic-scholarship, 2005
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Presiding Judge for Municipal Court of Bastrop, 2023
- Treasurer Smithville Chamber of Commerce, 2017
- Associate Judge, City of Bastrop, 2019
- Commissioner, City of Smithville Planning and Zoning, 2015
- Board of Directors, Smithville Chamber of Commerce, 2015
- Director on Board for Smithville Noon Lion's Club, 2017
Honors
- Rising Star by Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2019
- 10.0 Rating, Avvo
- Rising Star by Texas Super Lawyers in 2021
- Top Texas Women Attorneys, Super Lawyers Magazine and Texas Monthly Magazine, 2020
- Am Jur - Agricultural Environmental Law, 2007
- Law Review, Assistant Editor, 2007
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Mrs. McClimon is most knowledgeable and committed family attorney in the region.”
“Rising stars last 4 years and one of THE best family law litigation Attys there is. Obtained board certification in this past year and continues to excel in her preparedness and courtroom success. Highly recommend”
“Best Family Law Attorney I have ever worked with.”
“Ms. McClimon as President of the Bastrop County Bar Association has not only gained the confidence of her clients, but also her peers. Ms. McClimon has an extensive client list and been very successful in the 6 years that she has been practicing. She is willing to spent nights and weekends assisting her clients in their family law matters and goes beyond her duty in every case.”
“Already a rising star and rated highly among peers, she is ready to make the leap and become a full fledged super lawyer. Caroline is an amazing family law atty.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2019 - 2022
Certificates and credentials
Family Law
