I’ve been practicing law in big cities across the country for two decades, but I’m a small-town girl. I grew up in a sawmill town of about 750, tucked in Oklahoma’s southeastern corner and never knew a lawyer before going to law school. But I did know lots of hardworking people who struggled to make ends meet while raising their families. For them, an accident, an injury, or an unexpected loss was devastating and life-changing. Back then, I just thought those were the hard knocks of life until my high school English teacher, who wanted to be a lawyer, encouraged me to think about a career in law.

Button-pusher. Truth-teller. Fearless advocate for the injured and ignored. My high school journalism teacher called me a button-pusher. She wasn’t wrong. But today, I push buttons with purpose—and I do it on behalf of the people who need it most.

I’ve explored many aspects of the practice of law, spending time on both sides of the aisle, representing plaintiffs and defendants. My search for the truth – the correct application of
the law for the benefit of everyone – even led me to serve as an appellate court judge hearing civil, criminal, family, and other types of cases within the six counties I served.

As a Dallas native with deep roots in the community, I bring local insight and a personalized approach to every case. My passion for the legal field began in high school
through my participation in Mock Trial, which is an academic competition that focuses on exposure to the judicial process. During my participation as an attorney advocate on the
team, I was able to gain confidence in public speaking. Many of the local judges and attorneys volunteered for the competition, but very few looked like me, a Black woman. I was thus inspired to join the legal profession to expand representation for Black women.

As the daughter of hardworking Mexican immigrant parents, I was raised to believe that success isn’t given—it’s earned. But I also know that no one succeeds alone. The loving
support of my family and my faith have been my greatest source of strength, shaping me into the person I am today. I’ve learned the importance of always staying true to myself, standing up for others, and never backing down in the face of adversity.

My commitment to furthering my education and experience led me to receive my Paralegal Certification at Arlington Career Institute. I look forward to my future in Litigation, assisting attorneys, and serving clients.

Systems-driven. People-centered. Fighting for justice behind the scenes. Mariah Hunt supports Carter Law Group through systems-focused legal administration that brings clarity and efficiency to high-volume litigation work. With a background in Computer Science and hands-on experience across administration and legal support, she plays a key role in strengthening the firm’s internal infrastructure.

From a young age, I knew I was called to pursue justice. What I didn’t yet know was how fierce and fulfilling that path would become. With a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and dual minors in Legal Studies and Psychology from the University of Arkansas, I’ve shaped my career around a core belief: every client deserves to be heard, protected, and fiercely represented.

Decades of experience. Unshakable purpose. Justice with heart and grit. My journey into the legal field began the summer after my freshman year at Southern Methodist University. What started as a job as a legal secretary and receptionist quickly became a calling. By the time I was a junior, I was working part-time as a word processor at a large plaintiff’s firm while earning dual degrees in Economics and Political Science from SMU. That experience cemented my passion for law and advocacy.