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The Team Leading Barbieri Law Firm

Barbieri Law Firm is led by a team that pairs decades of courtroom experience with a client-first approach to criminal defense. From trial strategy to how every call and case update is handled, these are the people who set the standard for how the firm defends its clients across North Texas.

Barbieri Law Firm leadership team: Heather Barbieri, Carrie Thomas, Didi Louzon, Taylor Brayton and Laura Chumah
Heather Barbieri, board-certified criminal defense attorney and founder of Barbieri Law Firm

Heather Barbieri

Founder & CEO

Heather Barbieri founded Barbieri Law Firm and leads its trial team. Board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2005, she brings more than 25 years of experience defending serious and complex cases, including sexual assault, false allegations and internet sex crime matters.

Heather leads the senior trial team through the firm’s 115-point defense checklist. A former President of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, she continues to teach and mentor defense attorneys across Texas.

Carrie Thomas, managing attorney at Barbieri Law Firm

Carrie Thomas

Managing Attorney

Carrie Thomas manages the firm’s attorneys and caseload. Before joining Barbieri Law Firm, she spent eight years as a prosecutor with the Collin County District Attorney’s Office, working in the Felony, Domestic Violence, Crimes Against Children and Child Exploitation divisions and handling hundreds of cases.

A graduate of the Southern Methodist University law school, Carrie brings an inside view of how the State builds its cases to every defense she leads.

Didi Louzon, director of client services at Barbieri Law Firm

Didi Louzon

Director of Client Services

Didi Louzon leads the client experience at Barbieri Law Firm. She oversees intake operations, client communication systems and service standards, so clients feel supported and informed from the first call through the resolution of their case, and the attorneys can stay focused on the legal work.

She brings more than 15 years of sales, client relationship and management experience to the role.

Taylor Brayton, senior paralegal and case manager at Barbieri Law Firm

Taylor Brayton

Senior Paralegal & Case Manager

Taylor Brayton manages client cases alongside the firm’s attorneys and oversees much of the office’s daily operations, including office administration, workflow organization and internal communication.

Her focus is making sure every client feels safe, informed and supported through what is often the most difficult moment of their life.

Laura Chumah, marketing director at Barbieri Law Firm

Laura Chumah

Marketing Director

Laura Chumah leads the firm’s marketing strategy, overseeing brand positioning, digital advertising, website strategy, content, events and community partnerships. She has been instrumental in modernizing the Barbieri Law Firm brand and expanding its visibility across Texas.

Her career spans global technology, manufacturing, recreation and the arts, including marketing programs at Amazon Web Services.