About Carlos
Carlos M — Lastra is a seasoned family law attorney based in Bethesda, Maryland. He has been practicing law for over 30 years, focusing on complex family law matters such as divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, paternity, and property distribution. His experience also encompasses guardianship cases, contempt and enforcement actions, modifications. Domestic violence proceedings. Mr. Lastra earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami in 1989 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 1992. During law school, he served as a Certified Legal Intern, prosecuting felony cases for the Law Offices of Janet Reno, Miami-Dade State's Attorney, and clerked for the Honorable Leonard M. Rivkind. He is licensed to practice in Maryland, Florida, and the District of Columbia. Additionally, he is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Mr. Lastra has been recognized for his contributions to family law. He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America annually since 2021 and was named a "Top Divorce Lawyer" by Washingtonian Magazine in 2019.
In 2010, he received the "Family Law Practitioner of the Year" award from the Montgomery County Bar Association. He is a member of the Maryland Hispanic Bar Association, Hispanic National Bar Association. The Maryland State Bar Association. Mr. Lastra is also active in pro bono community services for the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Montgomery County Circuit Court, the Montgomery County Commission for Women, and the Montgomery County Bar Foundation Pro Bono Program. In July 2014, he joined Paley Rothman as a Principal, further expanding the firm's Family Law practice. Prior to that, he was a partner and co-chair of the Family Law practice group at Brodsky, Renehan, Pearlstein, Lastra & Bouquet, Chtd. Mr. Lastra is fluent in Spanish and has been a frequent presenter and commentator on family law issues at events and on radio and television in the Washington metropolitan area. He is based at Paley Rothman's Bethesda office, located at 4800 Hampden Lane, 6th Floor, Bethesda, MD 20814. For consultations, he can be reached at (301) 656-7606. Mr. Lastra's experience and dedication to family law make him a advocate for clients navigating complex domestic relations issues. {"profile_text": "Carlos M. Lastra is a seasoned family law attorney based in Bethesda, Maryland.
He has been practicing law for over 30 years, focusing on complex family law matters such as divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, paternity, and property distribution. His experience also encompasses guardianship cases, contempt and enforcement actions, modifications. Domestic violence proceedings.\n\nMr. Lastra earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami in 1989 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 1992. During law school, he served as a Certified Legal Intern, prosecuting felony cases for the Law Offices of Janet Reno, Miami-Dade State's Attorney, and clerked for the Honorable Leonard M. Rivkind.\n\nHe is licensed to practice in Maryland, Florida, and the District of Columbia. Additionally, he is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.\n\nMr. Lastra has been recognized for his contributions to family law. He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America annually since 2021 and was named a \"Top Divorce Lawyer\" by Washingtonian Magazine in 2019. In 2010, he received the \"Family Law Practitioner of the Year\" award from the Montgomery County Bar Association.\n\nHe is a member of the Maryland Hispanic Bar Association, Hispanic National Bar Association. The Maryland State Bar Association. Mr. Lastra is also active in pro bono community services for the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Montgomery County Circuit Court, the Montgomery County Commission for Women, and the Montgomery County Bar Foundation Pro Bono Program.\n\nIn July 2014, he joined Paley Rothman as a Principal, further expanding the firm's Family Law practice.
Prior to that, he was a partner and co-chair of the Family Law practice group at Brodsky, Renehan, Pearlstein, Lastra & Bouquet, Chtd.\n\nMr. Lastra is fluent in Spanish and has been a frequent presenter and commentator on family law issues at events and on radio and television in the Washington metropolitan area.\n\nHe is based at Paley Rothman's Bethesda office, located at 4800 Hampden Lane, 6th Floor, Bethesda, MD 20814. For consultations, he can be reached at (301) 656-7606.\n\nMr. Lastra's experience and dedication to family law make him a advocate for clients navigating complex domestic relations issues.",\n\"sources\": [\n {\"title\": \"Highly Recognized Trial Attorney Joins Paley Rothman\", \"url\": \" \"type\": \"official\"},\n {\"title\": \"Carlos M. Lastra | Cipriani & Werner\", \"url\": \" \"type\": \"official\"},\n {\"title\": \"Carlos M. Lastra | Super Lawyers\", \"url\": \" \"type\": \"legal_directory\"},\n {\"title\": \"Carlos M. Lastra | Lawyers.com\", \"url\": \" \"type\": \"legal_directory\"},\n {\"title\": \"Carlos M. Lastra | Justia Lawyer Directory\", \"url\": \" \"type\": \"legal_directory\"}\n],\n\"disclaimer\": \"Information is based on available sources as of February 19, 2026. For the most current information, please contact the Maryland State Bar Association or the attorney directly.\",\n\"found_data\": {\n \"bar_number\": null,\n \"bar_admission_year\": \"1992\",\n \"license_status\": \"Active\",\n \"death_date\": null,\n \"firm_name\": \"Paley Rothman\",\n \"case_types\": \"Family Law, Criminal Defense\",\n \"legal_stages\": \"Trial, Appellate\",\n \"courts\": [\n {\"court_name\": \"U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida\", \"court_type\": \"U.S. District Court\", \"admission_year\": null, \"state\": \"Florida\"},\n {\"court_name\": \"U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida\", \"court_type\": \"U.S. District Court\", \"admission_year\": null, \"state\": \"Florida\"},\n {\"court_name\": \"U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit\", \"court_type\": \"U.S. Circuit Court\", \"admission_year\": null, \"state\": \"Florida\"},\n {\"court_name\": \"District of Columbia Court of Appeals\", \"court_type\": \"State Appeals Court\", \"admission_year\": null, \"state\": \"District of Columbia\"},\n {\"court_name\": \"Maryland Court of Appeals\", \"court_type\": \"State Supreme Court\", \"admission_year\": null, \"state\": \"Maryland\"}\n ]\n}"}
