About Carl Knickerbocker
A Texas attorney who fights hard for families in court.
Carl Knickerbocker is a Central Texas family law and personal injury attorney with 17 years of courtroom experience and a genuine commitment to protecting families when it matters most.
Background & Experience
Nearly two decades fighting for Central Texas families.
Carl Knickerbocker has been licensed to practice law in Texas for 17 years. His practice has been built on a single commitment — giving families in crisis the skilled, aggressive legal representation they deserve.
Carl’s work in family law goes far beyond the courtroom. He recognized early in his career that the clients who struggle most are those navigating high-conflict situations — cases involving narcissistic abuse, parental alienation, and relentless litigation. Rather than simply handling these cases one at a time, he chose to write about them, teach about them, and build a platform that helps parents across the country understand and survive the process.
His Instagram account @unapologeticparenting has become a resource for thousands of parents dealing with high-conflict custody situations. His books — including The Parallel Parenting Solution, Family Court Solutions, and Alienation & Estrangement Solutions — are used by parents, therapists, and attorneys across the country.
In addition to his family law practice, Carl represents personal injury victims throughout Central Texas — bringing the same tenacity and client-first approach to every case he handles.
Credentials
Practice Areas
17
Years Licensed in Texas
5+
Books Published
1,000+
Families Helped
Published Works
Written for parents in the fight.
Carl’s books grew out of a simple observation — the parents who struggle most in high-conflict custody cases are the ones who don’t understand the system, the strategy, or the psychology of what they’re facing. These books are written to change that.
The Parallel Parenting Solution
A strategic guide for parents who cannot co-parent effectively with a difficult or hostile ex. Covers disengagement strategies, communication boundaries, and protecting your children from conflict.
Family Court Solutions
A practical guide to navigating the family court system — understanding how judges think, what attorneys do, how to document your case, and how to present yourself effectively throughout the process.
Alienation & Estrangement Solutions
A guide for parents dealing with parental alienation, estrangement, and interference with the parent-child relationship. Covers legal remedies, documentation strategies, and working with mental health professionals.
Mastery Workbooks & Audio Books
Companion workbooks and audio versions for parents who want to go deeper — with exercises, frameworks, and guided tools to help you apply the strategies from Carl’s books to your specific situation.
Unapologetic Parenting
Beyond the courtroom — a platform for parents.
Carl created @unapologeticparenting as a resource for parents navigating high-conflict custody situations — whether they are represented by an attorney or going it alone. The account covers everything from court preparation strategies to parallel parenting techniques to recognizing and responding to narcissistic behavior.
The Unapologetic Parenting community has grown into thousands of parents across the country who share a common experience — and a determination to protect their children and their relationships with them.
@unapologeticparenting
Ready to work with Carl?
Whether you need legal representation, coaching, or just want to understand your options — start with a free conversation. Call us at (512) 763-9282 or fill out our intake form. Available Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm.