Practice areas: Family Law, Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2009
Education: Texas Tech University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2025 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2017 - 2019 Call today:
254-431-2587
Free Consultation Lighthouse Legal Services, PLLC
205 M-B Industrial DrWoodway, TX 76712 Visit website
Barrett Thomas is an Attorney and Mediator with Christian Family Law Solutions, a faith-based, trauma-informed family law mediation service.
Barrett Thomas is also the Principal and Managing Attorney of Lighthouse Legal Services, PLLC. He is a former First Assistant District Attorney and Chief of Police. He honed his skills as an investigator and litigator over 14 years in law enforcement. Through that experience, he developed a knack for finding the truth – even when it has been intentionally concealed. He now uses his investigative prowess to benefit his family and criminal clients, and to ensure his clients have the advantage whether in settlement negotiations or the courtroom.
Mr. Thomas has been named a Rising Texas Star (2017-2019), a Super Lawyer (2021-2025), and has been voted one of the "Best of Waco" in family law for more than five years. He has received both the Graduate of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D.) award and the Bob Black Bar Leaders award from Texas Tech University School of Law. He was voted the Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year by the Abilene Young Lawyers Association in 2014. He has been named an Outstanding Young Alumnus by Hardin-Simmons University in 2019. Finally, he is the former President of the Texas Young Lawyers Association, a former member of the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee, and former President of the Abilene Young Lawyers Association for two terms. Mr. Thomas is an active volunteer for various organizations including the District 8 Grievance Committee of the State Bar of Texas, the Advocacy Center for Crime Victim’s and Children, and the Hardin-Simmons University Alumni Board of Directors.
Mr. Thomas enjoys watching Dallas Cowboy and Texas Tech Red Raider football, time outdoors, and visiting breweries across the country. He takes pride in being a fifth generation Wacoan and the fact his children are the sixth generation members of Austin Avenue Methodist Church. Mr. Thomas is most satisfied with his role outside the courtroom as a husband to his wife of over fourteen years and father to their four children.
Office Locations:
DFW / Waco / Temple / San Antonio / Abilene / Lubbock
Practice areas
Family Law, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Estate Planning & Probate, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Child Support, Construction Accident, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Custody & Visitation, DUI/DWI, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Estate Planning, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Father's Rights, Felony, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Law, Living Wills, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Name Change, Parole, Paternity, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Power of Attorney, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Prenuptial Agreements, Probate & Estate Administration, Probation, Sex Offenses, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Theft, Toxic Mold, Traffic Violations, Trucking Accidents, Trusts, Wills, Wrongful Death
- 60% Family Law
- 10% Criminal Defense
- 10% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 10% Estate Planning & Probate
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2009, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://1c6.law
Bar / Professional Activity
- Texas Young Lawyers Association, President, 2015
- President, Abilene Young Lawyers Association
- Member, State Bar of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee
- District 8 Grievance Committee, Member, 2017
Pro bono / Community Service
- Board of Directors: Hardin-Simmons University Alumni Association, 2019
- Greater Waco Legal Services
- Board of Directors: Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children, 2021
Honors
- Best of Waco for Family Law, 2017
- Outstanding Young Alumnus, Hardin-Simmons University
- Rising Texas Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
- Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
- The Greater Waco Chamber conducts the Leadership Waco program to identify potential community leaders and provide these individuals with information about various facets of our community, which improves the quality of life of area residents. Solutions to community needs demand the active participation of informed citizens. Leadership Waco offers structured learning opportunities in an atmosphere that stimulates creative thinking and encourages participants to work together to utilize both new and proven tools to meet the challenges of today and to prepare for tomorrow., Leadership Waco, Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, 2018
- Voted Outstanding Young Lawyer in 2014., Outstanding Young Lawyer, Abilene Young Lawyers Association, 2014
- Selected as an outstanding graduate of the last decade from Texas Tech University School of Law., Graduate of Last Decade (GOLD) Award, Texas Tech University School of Law, 2017
- Given in recognition of outstanding service to the State Bar of Texas., Bob Black Bar Leaders Award, Texas Tech University School of Law, 2014
Educational Background
- Masters Degree in Criminal Justice, Tarleton State University, 2004
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2017 - 2019
