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24 Mar, 2024 by Schipfan360
Dr. Louis Byrd was my lawyer in my D.V. case he got me the best deal possible he is tenacious, trustworthy and is very knowledgeable and skiled
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25 Oct, 2015 by Mike
They say our younger years are mostly trial and error, but in todays society it is harder to make an error without a serious consequence that is potentially life altering as a result. I am a prime example of that, a poor choice of words during my high school career led me to not being expelled once... but twice! One would think you would learn the harsh lesson of reality the first time around, but sometimes we need that extra nudge to move forward and grow up.
Both times Louis was retained as my legal counsel on the matter, and both times he aggressively represented me and got me reinstated. The second time around though, I received some straight forward advice from him. But something that rings true to this day that he made me say over and over is "I am sick and tired of being sick and tired", also known as the politically correct way of saying "I am tired of getting in trouble and costing my parents a bunch of money because I did not think before I spoke."
These events took place back in 2005 and 2007. And because not only of the love of my parents, but the dedication and determination of Mr. Byrd I was able to graduate on time and move forward with my life. Ironically I work in the legal system now, just in a different capacity.
Something that makes Louis Byrd unique as an attorney is that he is very much a straight shooter, he does not beat around the bush or sugar coat anything. He will be upfront about everything in regards to your case, and many people out there seem to have difficulty with facing reality and the tough times.
Nobody is perfect, but Louis Byrd is an exceptional attorney who helped place me on the right path. It took a couple mess ups and some stern straight forward words from him to really set me on the path to move forward with my life.
Louis is an aggressive attorney who gets the job done, and he is well respected within the legal community. If you have an education or criminal matter, I would highly suggest you look into Mr. Byrd.
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07 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
He was an outstanding attorney and my daughter received support until she was 22 to help her through college. His advice, counsel and support was fabulous. His office staff was helpful and supportive.
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08 Jun, 2024 by Ryan
Mr Hills is a straight shooter. He doesn't sugar cost your case and make you think you can do something you can't. I have worked with him on several cases both professionally for my business and for my kids. He has gone out of his way to help my family. He even came to my house when he didn't have to. He has responded to calls and emails late at night when it wasnt necessary. I have told several people that needed a good lawyer that I wouldn't trust anyone else. He's s a good guy that will fight for you.
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05 Mar, 2024 by Kelly
He is very unprofessional and disrespectful. He makes degrading remarks to defendants in child custody cases in the hallway and is an all-around terrible person. His star rating should even be lower than that!
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24 Mar, 2019 by Shawn
I am here to say that Mr. Hills, is a hard working defense attorney. He has been my advocate for awhile now and sometimes we disagree he never let that get in the way of doing his job. So in short I would recommend this man to anyone that needs someone to protect their rights. From criminal to civil..
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30 Nov, 2023 by Anonymous
Very nice guy until you hire him, Non responsive, unprepared for court, no strategy to win, just goes along for the ride, doesn’t read emails but charges for them , and then gets surprised when issue comes up in court. You would never know if he would show up for court, you would be reminding him without a response dozens of times then he would show last minute and walk around, very incompetent, doesn’t have any DHS contacts, you have to provide it to him, never advocate for the client with DHS, literally tells the other side he is just there for the money, hangs on to the judge summary so he can charge to send it to you later, then charges but doesn’t send it, corrects errors in opposing counsel’s work, and charges the client, petitions are misspelled and you can expect to pay $2800 for each document he files. Therefore who can afford to reply ? Has no staff so you pay $300/hr for admin work. Having him in your corner was 3 times more stressful than the court issue. Also, won’t answer questions saying he can’t give you legal advice on the case or other petitions even though he was paid. Something very quirky with this guy. Sadly the case could have been quashed on day 1 if he was competent as other party lied on the petition regarding title 30 criteria, etc. motivated by filthy lucre and will milk you dry and will not advance your case . Will obligate you financially going way over the retainer.
Avoid and run away.
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17 Aug, 2023 by Kenzie crockett
My boyfriend had been a client of Matt’s for some time. Never had any issues, he always had my boyfriend put cash in an envelope with his name on it in his drop box (which is shady but we could never get ahold of him to give it to someone directly so he advised us to do this instead.)My boyfriend had a balance of $600ish and dropped him off $1500 in March OVER paying him to take care of future matters. Now fast forward to this August, Mr. Eckstein is claiming he never received our March payment even though the day in question we let him know we were dropping money off. We had done this method NUMEROUS times before and never had any issues. On top of that, he did absolutely nothing to solve our case, and we settled it with the other party outside the help of Mr. Eckstein because we could NEVER get ahold of him. I’m not sure why he’s scamming his loyal customers but DO NOT do business here, he is a FRAUD!
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10 May, 2023 by Court humphrey
Mr Eckstein is a great attorney, who diligently works for his client.
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19 Jul, 2023 by Anonymous
When we first met Patrick, his sales pitch was great and we felt we were in good hands. At first he would get back to us without delay, but that faded fast. We had to remind him of deadlines and court dates and call/text/email to attempt to try to get things done. He said he was filing docs as necessary, but mocasenet showed otherwise. We ended up going pro-se and finishing up on our own. I'm writing this now that I have come in contact with reviews and others with similar issues with him (all are online for anyone to see). His business address is a real estate office, but his office is at his home which is misleading. Only posting this review so others do not experience what we have, please do your own research.
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17 Jun, 2023 by Geoff marke
Excellent expert testimony and consulting. One stop shop for all of your utility cost of service needs.
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16 Nov, 2021 by Scott
We had real estate issues which were glossed over by our prior counsel. Patrick took on our case and pushed until he got the result we deserved. I would highly recommend him for all real estate related matters.
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17 Jan, 2023 by Linaking9
although they represent my husband in our divorce and I am Pro Se. They seem to be helpful and professional altogether good people.
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12 Nov, 2022 by Trevin hofmann
I cannot recommend working with Hartley & McGehee on any legal case. From my experience, they were unresponsive, slow, and expensive.
After a $250 consultation on 2022-02-14 regarding divorce, I was left with a positive impression of Hartley & McGehee. On 2022-02-22, I hired Hartley & McGehee as my legal representation in seeking a divorce. My case was primarily handled by Elsa McGehee, Kalani Kim, and Alyssa Le’i.
164 days and $5,441.77* in fees later, I terminated the services of Hartley & McGehee on 2022-08-05. Within this timeframe, the great accomplishments of Hartley & McGehee were limited to (1) filing the Complaint for Divorce and related documents with the court, (2) serving my spouse with the case paperwork, and (3) proposing a Divorce Decree which was ignored by the defendant.
After terminating their services, Hartley & McGehee waited until 2022-08-30 to file their motion to withdraw, squandering another 25 days of my case. Not only did they waste more of my time, but Hartley & McGehee continued billing me after terminating their services, sending an invoice which included an additional $714.44* in fees from 2022-08-09 to 2022-08-25.
Here are a few other highlights from my experience with Hartley & McGehee:
• They provided me with misinformed guidance on the sponsor’s contract of USCIS Form I-864, even after discussing the matter with their immigration law colleague. The key piece of misinformation they provided is that the immigrant’s income (including alimony payments) would not reduce the financial obligations of the contract, and they insisted that their guidance was correct even after I cited multiple legal cases to the contrary.
• When refunding the remainder of my deposit / trust account, they mailed the check to an old address in the wrong state despite having been provided with my latest address.
• Elsa McGehee admitted plainly in an apology to me on 2022-08-10 that they had “been short-staffed.”
• They failed to send me all relevant documents for my case, such as email communications with their immigration law colleague, when I requested them upon terminating their services. I needed to pry further with more specific requests, and I am still not certain if I have everything.
• They cautioned against getting a restraining order against my abusive spouse because it “may make our communication with her a bit tricky” and left me to “handle that on [my] own.” In an unrecorded call, they also downplayed the severity of my spouse’s abuse and harassment since it was no longer physical. However, my spouse has continued harassing me with _thousands_ of messages and numerous voicemails using _hundreds_ of spoofed phone numbers to circumvent attempts to block communication.
• I requested multiple times that we proceed with advancing the divorce in court in order to have a hearing and a resolution because the defendant was not being responsive to our proposed resolution. These requests were ignored, which was the primary cause for this case being dragged out for so long.
• On 2022-03-03, near the beginning of the case, I emailed a list of 16 direct questions regarding the case and how to complete the Income & Expense and Asset & Debt forms. Alyssa Le’i responded only to questions #4 and #12, ignoring the rest.
* This is a sum of the subtotals, not including the 4.712% tax or the 10% discount for early payment.
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14 Mar, 2022 by Theresa v kamana
23 Jun, 2024 by Anonymous
She gave wrong advice which caused us to lose our children. Only found that that advice pleased the opposing counsel. We thought she is different, but they are all the same, working out deals with each other for their own good not for the clients.
The worse was that we found that she worked for the cause of my ex, just so she could keep good relationship with the opposing counsel. At the crucial moment, she just found a reason to abandon you. I don't recommend this lawyer.
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25 Mar, 2019 by Monique
Undoubtedly, the best service that I have received from an attorney. Kari Nelson was very prompt, courteous and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend her to those in need of a great family attorney!
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26 Jun, 2018 by Aaron
Kari was used to adjust child support and work on a parenting plan I was attempting to get more time with my son. Overall I was not impressed, I constantly had to follow up with her and try and give us a game plan. I did not have confidence in her work to go to court and thus had to settle much more time and money than I was hoping to get with my son.
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20 Aug, 2018 by Anonymous
Lynne was so empathic when I had my initial consultation but as soon as I sent her my deposit, I felt very low on her client priority list. She and her team would frequently not respond to questions that I had, either missing questions in emails or not responding to my emails at all. When I expressed my frustration after a member of her staff submitted the wrong document to the court on my behalf, she questioned my emotional stability and defended her staff as the best staff member she has ever had. Documents she sent for my review were filled with errors, disorganized, and in some instances, were harmful to me, according to another lawyer I consulted. I even had to rewrite the settlement agreement (with no legal training) because the document she sent was unusable.
Be aware that she charges the same rate for work that her legal assistants complete on the case as she does when she works on the case herself. While I’m not sure how efforts are allocated in the office, I spent much more time corresponding with legal assistants and her secretary, but I paid the same price as if I was working directly with Lynne. Even worse, for 10 months, she had me unknowingly working with her secretary--not a legal assistant—yet charged me at the same rate of $200. This person was responding to my legal questions while my lawyer repeatedly did not answer my emails.
Use Lynne if you want an office to submit your paperwork but don’t expect any legal or strategic advice or input. I’m not sure if I was a particularly low priority client or if she treats all her clients this way. If I had known half then what I know now, I would have hired a different lawyer.
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07 Feb, 2018 by Annette
Lynn wasn't afraid to make Arguments to Settle my case, she Was confident, & honest with me about what was going on. I was impressed with her in court, even if it would have been not so good out come... Id feel the same! I recommend Lynn to represent YOU in your case.
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28 Jul, 2016 by Wayne
Lynne Brand and all of her assistants did an amazing job helping me with my case that involved modifying child support and the parenting plan. Her knowledge and expertise was great, but even more impressive was how she and everyone on her team made me feel like I was the most important client they had. They have the connections and relationships in the Lebanon area to get things taken care of in as stress-free manner as possible - and this was very important since I don't live in Missouri and we had to do the majority of our communications via phone and email. I highly recommend the Brand Law Firm!!
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07 Jan, 2023 by Anonymous
My husband hired her , then after 3 months we realized that she has no clue what she was doing.
But it took time to find a new lawyer . We spent over ten thousand dollars for a case which she was totally clueless. Finally we got a better result with a new attorney.
I wouldn’t recommend Lana Tupchik to anyone.
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25 Apr, 2022 by Anonymous
SCAM. She takes $250 for a consultation and does nothing. Hurt me as survivor domestic violence as she tricked me. Failed to provide any legal advice or a retainer. Completely unprofessional and draining as an experience, the opposite of holistic. Save yourself the annoyance and time, and money. This is how the fake attorneys sound that takes your money.
Good Morning Miss ____
Thank you for your email, I wish you the best of luck in finding the attorney you are looking for, it was my pleasure speaking with you.
Good luck and best wishes,
Lana
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09 May, 2021 by Anonymous
In 2020 I hired Ms.Lana to represent me in a Family Court matter. Before I engaged her to represent me, I had spoken to other attorneys who seemed more interested in the retainer and fees than in my concerns. Due to my past experiences I had absolutely no faith in the Legal System and did not think that there was an attorney who would really care about my situation. When I met Ms. Lana all of that changed. She was truly a gift from God. She definitely is the attorney you want on your side. She fights for you from the beginning until the end. She has your best interest at heart. Ms. Lana wants to know how you feel about situations and will not just make her own decision without discussing things with you first. She keeps you fully informed. She is a great listener, caring, compassionate and understanding. She is never to busy too address any concerns that you may have. Ms. Lana always responds to emails, text messages and calls very promptly. Ms. Lana is the best! I assure you that if you hire her you will not be disappointed!
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05 Sep, 2024 by Judy pershey
Took over for retiring partner. Billed for things already pd for. Also billed a yr after estates closed. Never even met. Always busy with someone 🙄 else. Just no@!!!! Stacy was her name o
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02 Aug, 2024 by Sonja kolesar
Staci is awesome to work with and very helpful. You should definitely see Staci for legal purposes.
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26 Apr, 2024 by Michele wolf
10 Aug, 2024 by Dianne ornelas
09 Aug, 2024 by Angel ryan
My public defender Alyssa Morris was amazing! She fought hard for me and is an excellent lawyer. I'm very grateful for all her help
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30 Jul, 2024 by Mr reviews!
This place is the worst people ever. They are very selective on the cases they are wanting to take on instead of investigating and doing their job to to see that the case is ligament and with evidence innocent of all charges but they only see the charges not what they can do to help figure out the truth with evidence and instead they leave you out to dry out in the sun to be consumed by the heat to death.
Sarah and all the other pretendaturneys or better said publicpratenders that take our tax money to do nothing for the community or public as their job describes they are supposed to do.
I have applied for an attorney and was approved months ago and not one person has reached out to me once and I have two court dates coming up soon.
I'm not taking no deal unless all charges are dropped because they all should be dropped because I had evidence through my cameras of all incedints that happened and now it's all gone due to my system only holding data for 14 days and now I have nothing to present to the courts in my defence all because of these fake evil people.
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09 Jan, 2024 by Danielle shaw
Very unhelpful
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01 Dec, 2023 by Harlem williams
Absolute worst lawyer EVER!!! NOT ONLY DID SHE DO ABSOLUTELY NOTHING SHE GUIDED US INTO A HUGE DEBT. Told us to stay at the house until we got evicted. Which cost us 2 more months of rent. Sent me to court an made me look like an idiot in front of the judge. Then completely BAILED ON US an closed out or case. This lawyer should have her license stripped an we will be calling more lawyers. I will be pushing to sue you also for improperly representing us. You are the biggest joke of a lawyer I have ever seen. We followed your advice step by step an your now telling us you can't help us. You are a joke that nobody laughs at.
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05 Aug, 2023 by Jason b
They provide no help when you qualify for services. They also make up excuses to not provide services. They have terrible customer service. You're on your own out here. These guys are a joke.
Think of these guys as the State Farm Insurance commercial with that old fisherman that has a dollar on his fishing hook giving you the illusion of getting that dollar. That's these guys right here.
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07 May, 2024 by Yesenia cardenas pizano
12 Sep, 2023 by Abby garcia
12 Sep, 2023 by Amador paredes
Me ayudó hasta cuando tuve que ir a El Paso para nuestra cita.
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24 Apr, 2024 by Steven finell
Avoid this attorney! Just another "shopping center" attorney. She lied to me more than twice. She misrepresented my position and failed to act as she said she would. She did not have my approval to agree to specific terms and the orders she prepared were loaded with errors causing additional conflict in an already high-conflict environment. Ultimately, she wound up professing her blossoming love for opposing counsel and shared confidential information with him. This one will waste your money and create more aggravation than any divorce is worth.
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05 Apr, 2024 by Steve
Lindsee Acton speaks from both sides of her mouth. Her advice was horrible and she often contradicted bad advice with different bad advice. In the end, I fired her after she exclaimed in a hearing how much she loved opposing counsel. The orders she prepared were inaccurate, using "and" when "or" should have been used. Sloppy work. Too busy. She seemed to forget who her client was. I hired her to eliminate the drama while every step she took only created unbearable additional drama. I decided I couldn't afford to pay for her mistakes and lack of concern for my family's outcomes.
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24 Aug, 2023 by Michael lafosse
20 Mar, 2024 by Cici stumph lorincz
Solid professionals with this attorney's office ☆☆☆☆☆
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30 Nov, 2023 by Jacki van wagner
Jolene is a lifesaver! She is extremely knowledgeable, professional and helpful. Without her in my corner I would not have been able to smoothly accomplish the settling of an estate. If you need legal help, do yourself a favor and call Jolene.
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04 Sep, 2023 by Malissa hummel
This attorney was my daughter's guardian ad litem in a juvenile delinquency case many years ago. A guardian ad litem is not allowed to file motions in juvenile deliquency cases but she did exactly that and while she is supposed to remain neutral in such cases, all she did was file motion after motion and use her attorney status to keep my daughter and myself apart. Don't waste your money, she will not have your best interest at heart.
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10 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
Absolutely horrible attorney. She does not care about anything. She will treat you like easy money, She didnt even remember who filed the motion first. She is rude, and manipulative. Please save yourself the trouble, money and time because you will lose everything.
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27 Jun, 2024 by Anonymous
I would not recommend Maureen Lawson. She does not care about the well being of the children. She says one thing in front of you and something totally different in from of the judge. She doesn't keep her word not even to the children. I don't recommend you give any money to this attorney.
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17 Apr, 2024 by Anonymous
Maureen is good at working out solutions that fit the needs of the entire family.
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17 Jun, 2024 by G b
Excellent firm. Guided us for years, and we cannot be happier!
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18 Sep, 2023 by Sam mccrossin
I hired Frank Kosir.jr unfortunately for a dispute with CSX railroad unfortunately. All this man did is take my money with no action. I paid for a complete deed search and after he completed it, I was told I have no rights to cross the railroad tracks. I took maters into my own hands and did a deed search on my own and found all my rights that he said I did not have. I do not understand how I was able to find all my rights with no experience in this field after paying this firm. He wasted over 7 months of my time with no action. I was charged thousands of dollars with no action. I feel this man is corrupt, be careful
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31 Jul, 2023 by Ben hutman
Beautiful office. The lawyers are genuinely nice. Everyone knows what they are doing.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Montoria mays
15 Mar, 2024 by Melissa garcia
Great service from everyone there.
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10 Mar, 2024 by Shirlene coppage
She was very helpful and consistently answered all of my concerns and more from day 1.
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22 Jun, 2023 by Monique
Attorney Brown helped me through a very difficult time in my life and she did so with compassion and a wealth of knowledge. Her staff is amazing and always helpful and willing to answer my questions.
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06 Jun, 2023 by Anonymous
Absolutely THE most incompetent lawyer I've ever encountered. The most unprofessional law office I've ever encountered. Due to a family member being a vexatious litigator, I've been forced to become familiar with many aspects of civil law. Hand to God I could have represented my son better in his divorce/custody case than Kristin Brown did. Her lack of knowledge of law pales in the comparison of her unsympathetic demenaor. One would think someone working in family law would posess some compassion, that is not the case here. Specifics of my encounter are not important to leave this review, the point of a review is to let the general public know if my experience was positive or negative and if I would reccomend her. My encounter with this law office has been one of the most negative experiences of my families life and I %1000 suggest you seek representation anywhere BUT HERE.
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10 Jun, 2022 by Wes
We had to pay 300 for consultation then 5000$ after not speaking to anyone for over a month we finally called in and they forgot our case! Who does that? The cleo website they use didn’t even have our correct email after we wrote it down! No call backs we called several times the attorney never called us back now it’s been several weeks after we had to go to court house and track down our own paperwork the attorney constantly lied to us saying paperwork wasn’t in or they couldn’t find person to serve them they were waiting for court house blah blah blah. We are also filing a grievance against her with the Ohio attorney magistrate board. They are trash would not give her a dime! Still waiting on refund after weeks of being withdrawn from our case and it better be substantial because we had to to do all the work. I will be filing complaints and reviewing this business everywhere I can and with everyone I come into contact with
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28 Feb, 2024 by Duane
She violates court rules, and FDCPA.
She has a foul mouth and lies in court about others.
She should not be allowed to be a attorney.
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13 Jan, 2021 by Ryan rojano
This attorney is very friendly and thurl(bottom Line he GETS the job done). I've used him several times five stars all the way.
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23 Feb, 2020 by Gary french
Best lawyer around!!!!!
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15 Jun, 2023 by Anonymous
From my own personal opinion and experience Ms. attorney Koliwer did not represent me well during my custody case. I found her knowledge of the law writing response motions to be almost non existent. I asked her several times to present evidence in which she repeatedly declined and was non responsive during our emails. I would never recommend her to anyone to ever attempt to acquire her legal services. I‘m in the process of gathering the evidence to submit a complaint to the California bar.
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01 Aug, 2021 by Anonymous
Kandy No showed appointments with me. She did not know the facts of my case. She did not present to the court clear and convincing evidence that I provided to her. The day after the judge finally allowed me to get her off of my case, my new attorney got the whole case dismissed and my child returned.
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30 Jun, 2021 by Selby
I met Kandy in the halls of vista court. I was completely lost in a nightmare divorce case. Kandy was like a legal guardian sent from up above. One of the hardest working attorneys I met. She’s not only caring but is 100 percent honest and overly fair that will keep both parties honest in requests or demands. I hired Kandy as my attorney but she was more like a mom and made me feel I was in good hands. Stuck by for a year and half from start to finish I could ask for anyone better to represent me
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22 Mar, 2024 by Lula paloozah
Always taking "vacations" with your money. Stalls, does a lot of "busy work" and slick talking to make sure it looks like he's doing something. Commits perjury overall good lawyer if you are a deadbeat trying to make it look like you are not.
So really 3 stars.
but 1 star for honest parents.
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06 Nov, 2023 by Joshua jacob
Hello I'm a single father and the twin cities. My son's mother has made it very difficult for me to be in my son's life. I speak from experience. Travis is a true gladiator! When representing his clients he spares no expense when fighting for you to be in your child's life. It is an honor to recommend him at the highest levels of expectation. Fortunately for me I have Travis on my side who has years of practice in the justice system, and has the experience and not just family law, business law, and criminal defense law with a appellate court practice. Literally at One stop shop. He takes the time to explain best possible outcomes, as well as the realities of least possible outcomes. In addition to this his retainer and hourly rate are very reasonable. I strongly recommend his services and legal support to anyone in my network in need of the best representation in the legal market. Thank you for reading!
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04 Nov, 2023 by Jackie holton
Doesn't send itemized bills..... takes your retainer doesn't follow through or answer calls.Also previous history and got in trouble for this very behavior.......uses his divorce and sons story to make u feel he relates.
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20 Apr, 2022 by Anonymous
Denise was very unprofessional. As I was waiting for my consult she was very inappropriate with her previous client, hugging her and then blowing her a kiss. I believe that is out of line and she should be disbarred for having romantic relations with clients.
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21 Oct, 2021 by Anonymous
Maybe she use to be ok but not anymore. Messed everything up to not returning phone calls promptly and not ignoring emails. Always claiming to maybe have used the wrong email address. Kept referring to my ex as my husband when we were never even married. Ended up leaving me stranded in the middle of the court house after I lost money at work and for gas and parking. Claimed she was scared of the other lawyer she had to go up against. Walked out acting scared and quit my case and left my ex to laugh at me that I could not find a competent lawyer.
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25 May, 2021 by Anonymous
Worse lawyer I’ve ever delt with. Told me to record every interaction with my child’s father. I did. Then she told me she couldnt use it because of PA wiretap laws. Terrible advice. Wouldnt return calls/emails for weeks. We were supposed to have a meeting a couple weeks before the trial. She postponed it 3 times and then removed herself from my case 2 days before the trial. Do not waste your money.
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28 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
Hired this Attorney, after she was paid the end! I couldn’t get her to talk to me or my son whom I hired her for and never returned calls and just basically done nothing we asked of her!
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25 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous
This was by far the worst experience i have ever had dealing with an attorney. Initially everything was going well, as the case progressed everything started going wrong. I was usable to get a hold of Amanda, every time i called the office i was told she was busy and asked to leave a message. I would get an email response a week late. After waiting 3+ months of my time and delaying the case i got an email for the court that she was requested to remove herself form the case with no explanation. Never received an final invoice and all attempts to contact her were ignored.
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18 Nov, 2020 by Anonymous
Took a lot of stress off, friendly, professional, the process was fast, thankyou !
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07 Mar, 2024 by Dang2358
This attorney was fired during my divorce. He was useless and pushed paperwork all the time and charged me for every phone call and email and nothing was accomplished. Nobody should use this attorney for family law purposes! Horrible service and non-dedicated. He would get irritated with me and get angry if I asked questions about things I did not understand. He may have graduated at the top of his class from law school but he gets an F in personality and ethics.
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09 Mar, 2023 by Whitney
RJ represented me in a frivolous PFA and won. He’s very professional, always on time, and an excellent communicator. Calm under pressure is an understatement.
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21 Mar, 2016 by Megan
RJ came highly recommended to me. Little did I know when I first filed for divorce how emotionally immature my ex husband would become and how long he would purposefully drag out the divorce (2.5 years)! RJ's experience allowed him to advise me correctly from the very first day. While my ex was dragging his feet, RJ constantly went out of his way to help me by managing my ex so I could live my life! His expertise provided me with a settlement that I was EXTREMELY happy with. I recommend him to all of my friends who need legal help and am planning to use him to prepare my will and a pre numptual agreement. He is incredibly meticulous, observant, is extremely communicative, and quite pleasant to work with!
I was also extremely happy with the positive relationships RJ has with other attorneys and staff at the courthouse.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Andrew
I hired this lawyer for a divorce case a year or so back. He is incredibly polite, calm, knowledged, and fought for me harder than I even fought for myself in court. Would highly reccomend this lawyer.
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18 Mar, 2024 by Anne
I contacted Jason in July 2023 to get my POA and trust documents written to have available for my son whenever I pass away. I paid in full (his rule - now I know why). He got the documents to me in August (I believe).
I contacted him on 9/1 for two blank forms from one of the documents so I could type up what I wanted on them. He offered to get that done for me. I emailed 5 times, text, and called the office and his cell. I finally received the complete 4 documents again on 12/27/23 (almost four months later!); two of which had the wrong names on them. I contacted him immediately and informed him; and had to email another 4 times.
Jason kept blaming ME for this taking so long (you could have called; you could have text). I DID these things; he never responded until I told him he was fired and I would be finding a competent attorney.
I received the "corrected" documents 3/11/24; two documents had an incorrect address; one document had my name misspelled; and there were other typos. Last week, he text me that he would issue me a partial refund.
This week, he is refusing me any refund.
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08 Jul, 2021 by Anonymous
If you intentions are to maintain or gain custody of your child or children DO NOT USE Jason Lile as your Attorney. He is just there to take your money. Mr. Lile wasn't very professional leading up to court, and was extremely outclassed in the court room by opposing counsel. I realize that there are a lot of us out that this may be your first time hiring a attorney. The truth is you don't know what you don't know until it happens and you wished you were represented by the type of attorney who advised you properly and was working in your best interest. Please don't make the same mistake I made in choosing Mr. Lile expecting him to be that type of attorney because he is not, you will lose your kids no matter if your a great mother or father with his representation.
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02 Jul, 2021 by Arlene
Karl is an excellant attorney. I would highly recommend him he handled my grandsons driving case and had it dismissed
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13 Jun, 2016 by Anonymous
Hired Mr. Tameler, after my pre-trial conference Mr. Tameler was able to get my case dismissed. very pleased with the professionalism of his entire office.
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07 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
In mid 2015 I hired Mr. Tameler to help with some legal issues I was having. When I initially met with Mr. Tameler he told me that he would help me with my case and gave me a flat fee of $2000.00. I had met with other attorneys that had told me I would have to pay a retainer of $3500.00 before they would even see me, so Mr. Tamelers $2000.00 was welcomed. My case just finished and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Mr. Tameler got all my charges dismissed. I never had any issues contacting him, or asking his advice about court. Thank you very much!! I would tell anyone to go to him. He is the best!
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14 Feb, 2017 by Anonymous
If you want a lawyer that will fight hard for what is RIGHT. He will make sure the TRUTH is revealed. He is easy to talk to, very down to earth and has a lot of experience in Stark County. He knows Stark County. Divorce, Dissolution, Custody, 3rd Party Custody, Visitation. I hired someone prior to Jason and wish I would have found him first. If you want a NO DRAMA lawyer that is worth the amount of $ you will pay and he will fight for you and put you at ease in the court room that is Jason.
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20 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous
Jason is a humble dedicated attorney working hard for local families. He makes it a point to not only resolve issues but work them to the best of his clients favor and always fair. I had dealt with other local attorneys and while he didn't have to put me first he did. I know I can count on him without hesitation.
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24 Nov, 2015 by Anonymous
Me Reese represented me in my divorce My ex-wife's retirement was never taken into account when the division of assets was written up. When the order came out splitting my retirement 50/50 I spoke with Jason. He agreed there was an error and was going to look into it . After six months of trying to get a hold of him again I had to turn to another attorney. Please don't use him!!
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25 Aug, 2023 by Anonymous
She was rude, unprofessional, and practiced poor ethics. She has a bad attitude, and seems very entitled does not follow directions also does not have a good demeanor with most family court judges in Madison County. She works for one of the big name on the door guys but that still doesn’t guarantee the quality of her work.
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12 Aug, 2021 by Teresa
I naively went to Amanda Canupp for my divorce (2017). I told her about the abuse I suffered. Physical, emotional, and mental abuse. I've come to learn, after firing her for later services (2021) that all she did was put my case in a que/ on a conveyer belt without dedicating any personal focus or attention to my case or custody scheduling. I've come to learn that my ex should not have 50/50 custody with me, and because the case settled, there is nothing I can currently do. It should have been done right the first time.
Four years later, I need the help of my attorney to file a contempt charge. Not only does she ignore my requests, but my ex-husband filed one, because Amanda blatantly ignored my request, I was not able to file my counter in time. She WASTED hours and weeks and money. I would call and/or email and receive no response for over one week, multiple times, during a time I was in great need and paying for her services. This happened on many occasions. Her excuse when I got her on the phone was that I was not at the head of her cue, and she assured me that when my case came up, I would be the priority. This is non-sense, and her lack of dedication and delays caused me to incur more expenses and I was not able to take the actions I was paying for her to assist me with. I fired her, humorously enough, she emailed me back within 30 minutes, and 'told' me we would "discuss it tomorrow", as if I were a child. I did call the next day, and gave my complaints. We talked for about 45 minutes, not at my request. Guess what.... she charged me for that phone call to. She works under a respected name in Huntsville, AL, which is why I hired her, but she is not a advocate for her client. The money I invested in her services for my contempt $6,500 (in 2021), was money wasted, but was still obligated to payed. I went on to another attorney, and my case was resolved with LESS cost and a positive affect. If I had stayed with Canupp, I would have been out $12,000 and a negative final impact to my case. I am certain. Lanier Ford should reimburse the $6,500 I paid this firm for my contempt case, but if I called, i'm sure they'd charge me for that too. I am a single mother, educated, was going through difficulties in my life and received no respect from this attorney.
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01 Nov, 2019 by Steve
Amanda picked up my case when my prior lawyer abruptly closed. She reviewed and revised my filing including pleadings and QDRO. She made improvements and resolved all of my concerns in same business week. Her charges were minimal and her services were outstanding. Had I started with Amanda, I likely could have closed my case in half the time at half the cost.
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27 Jun, 2022 by Olivia
This law office was a god send. I initially went to a paralegal that tried to scam me. But after meeting with the attorney she informed me that I was a good candidate for an adjustment of status and I decided to hire her. Everything has been going good so far. I will update if anything changes.
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05 May, 2022 by Sadaf
She is very unprofessional she is not an immigration attorney, but she is taking immigration cases too she missed up my case. It got delay because she didn’t know how to transfer my case from one embassy to an other
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14 Apr, 2022 by Omid
Very unprofessional. She is totally Furad and scam please don’t hire here. She is not an immigration attorney. She has zero experience.
I hired her to represent my fiancé case sadly she took my money and I did the entire paperwork by myself. She didn’t know to transfer a case from one embassy to another embassy. She give me wrong information from the beginning to the end. Typically the applicant making appointment for his/her self or the attorney of record. She made me to wait for a long time for no reason. She told me the embassy will schedule the interview. She was wrong. The applicant or attorney have to do it even I filled the DS 160 for my fiancé because she was extremely lazy to do it and did it once with a lot of mistakes.
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25 Jan, 2023 by Anonymous
If you're looking for someone who fights for you, keep on looking. Honestly. Rebecca took it upon herself to subpoena a witness without my knowledge and then showed up late for trial claiming she was sick. She was unprepared for or the witness so she made up an illness. She had the trial cancelled then charged me for it. No consideration given for the day I had to take off from work. Rebecca claimed that a man with "a red nose" came into her office the day prior and allegedly got her sick. This forced a continuance. Three months later when the opposition obtained a new lawyer, she filed a motion of unavailability, and another continuance would need to be set for a future trial, all the while working on other cases. At this point, the trial would've gone on for another 6 months at least. I had rights to the marital home and student loans. I have twin boys who had endured this case long enough. Their peace and my own were primary. Its still hard to believe, the sabotage she created...to her own client. To say ethics were breached is an understatement.
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13 Jul, 2022 by Anonymous
Did not have clients interest at heart. Keep saying take the deal you are going to lose in court. Knew client was under detest and still allowed the client to sign paperwork even after client took Prescribe medication (narcotic)
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27 Jul, 2017 by Anonymous
I am so impressed by Rebecca and her dedication to my case. I was very scared and confused and she came in on her day off to meet with me and immediately made me feel better and that she could help me. Rebecca answered any calls or texts I sent almost immediately and never let me feel out of the loop. She did great research and was very thorough. I'm so greatful to have found such an honest hard working and personable attorney. I highly recommend her and trust her completely.
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What an Adoption Lawyer Can Do for You
An adoption lawyer specializes in navigating the legal complexities of the adoption process, ensuring that the rights of all parties involved - the adoptive parents, birth parents, and the child - are protected. They assist families through the different types of adoption, such as domestic, international, foster care, stepparent, and private adoptions. Adoption lawyers ensure that the adoption process complies with state, federal, and international laws, and handle any legal issues that may arise during the process, such as terminating parental rights, conducting home studies, and finalizing the adoption.
If you're looking to adopt or if you're a birth parent considering placing your child for adoption, an adoption lawyer can guide you through the legal requirements and ensure the process goes smoothly.
When Should I Hire an Adoption Lawyer?
You should consider hiring an adoption lawyer in the following situations:
- Private or independent adoption: If you’re adopting a child directly from the birth parents without the involvement of an adoption agency, a lawyer is essential to draft and review all legal documents, including consent forms and parental rights termination agreements.
- Foster care adoption: If you’re adopting a child from foster care, a lawyer can help navigate the legal process, ensure the child’s eligibility for adoption, and represent you in court to finalize the adoption.
- Stepparent or relative adoption: If you’re adopting a stepchild or a relative, a lawyer can assist in terminating the parental rights of the biological parent and ensure the adoption is completed legally and efficiently.
- International adoption: International adoptions are complex, involving multiple layers of laws from the U.S. and the child’s birth country. A lawyer can help navigate immigration requirements and ensure compliance with international treaties like the Hague Convention.
- Contested adoptions: If a birth parent changes their mind about the adoption or there is a dispute over parental rights, a lawyer can represent you in court and ensure that the adoption proceeds legally.
- Adoption for same-sex couples: If you're a same-sex couple looking to adopt, a lawyer can help ensure that your adoption complies with state laws and that both parents have equal legal rights to the child.
- Birth parent representation: If you’re a birth parent considering adoption, a lawyer can ensure that your rights are protected, help you understand the legal implications of terminating parental rights, and ensure that your decision is legally sound.
Hiring a lawyer early in the process can help avoid legal complications and ensure that the adoption is legally finalized as smoothly as possible.
What Does an Adoption Lawyer Do?
An adoption lawyer provides a variety of legal services, ensuring that the adoption process is completed in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Their responsibilities often include:
- Filing legal paperwork: Adoption lawyers handle all the necessary paperwork, including petitions to terminate parental rights, consent forms, and final adoption decrees. They ensure that the adoption is in line with state, federal, and international laws.
- Conducting home studies: Some adoptions require a home study to evaluate the prospective adoptive family. While a social worker usually conducts the study, a lawyer can ensure that the process complies with legal requirements and that the report is submitted correctly.
- Terminating parental rights: Lawyers assist in terminating the legal rights of the biological parents, either voluntarily through signed consent or involuntarily through court proceedings if necessary.
- Representing clients in court: Adoption lawyers represent adoptive parents, birth parents, or other parties in court hearings to finalize the adoption or resolve disputes.
- Navigating international adoption laws: For international adoptions, a lawyer helps ensure that all legal requirements, both in the U.S. and the child’s home country, are met, including securing the child’s visa and citizenship.
- Providing legal advice: Adoption lawyers guide clients through each step of the adoption process, advising them on their rights and obligations, as well as any potential legal issues that may arise.
- Drafting post-adoption agreements: In some cases, especially open adoptions, a lawyer can help draft post-adoption agreements that specify the level of contact between the adoptive and birth parents.
How Are Adoption Lawyers Paid?
Adoption lawyers typically charge for their services based on the complexity of the adoption and the time involved. Common payment structures include:
- Flat fee: Many adoption lawyers charge a flat fee for handling the entire adoption process. This is common for straightforward adoptions, such as stepparent or foster care adoptions, where the legal work is relatively predictable.
- Hourly rate: For more complex adoptions, such as contested or international adoptions, some lawyers charge by the hour, with rates typically ranging from $200 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience and location.
- Retainer: In cases where the adoption process may take longer or involve more legal work (e.g., termination of parental rights or court disputes), a lawyer may require a retainer, which is an upfront payment that is billed against as the lawyer works on the case.
It’s important to discuss fees with your lawyer upfront, so you understand the total cost of the adoption and any additional expenses that may arise during the process.
How Much Does an Adoption Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring an adoption lawyer depends on the type of adoption and the complexity of the case. General cost estimates include:
- Stepparent or relative adoption: Legal fees for these types of adoptions typically range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on whether the adoption is contested or requires a court hearing.
- Domestic private adoption: The legal fees for a private adoption usually range from $5,000 to $10,000, including drafting documents, terminating parental rights, and finalizing the adoption in court.
- International adoption: International adoptions are generally more expensive, with legal fees ranging from $7,000 to $15,000 or more, depending on the complexity of the adoption and the child’s country of origin.
- Contested adoption: If the adoption is contested and involves court disputes, legal fees may range from $10,000 to $20,000 or more, depending on the length and complexity of the court proceedings.
In addition to lawyer fees, adoptive parents should also be aware of additional costs such as court filing fees, home study fees, and travel expenses (for international adoptions).
Top Questions to Ask an Adoption Lawyer
Before hiring an adoption lawyer, it’s important to ask key questions to ensure they have the experience and knowledge to handle your case effectively. Key questions to ask include:
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What experience do you have with adoptions?
Ensure the lawyer has experience with the specific type of adoption you’re pursuing, whether it’s domestic, international, foster care, or stepparent adoption. -
How do you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges a flat fee or hourly rate and ask for a detailed breakdown of the costs involved in your adoption. -
What are the legal requirements for my adoption?
Ask the lawyer to explain the legal steps involved in your adoption and any specific requirements that may apply to your case, such as home studies or parental consent. -
How long will the adoption process take?
Adoption timelines can vary depending on the type of adoption, so ask the lawyer for an estimate of how long the process will take, including any potential delays. -
What are the common challenges in adoption cases?
Ask about any potential legal challenges that could arise during the adoption process and how the lawyer plans to address them. -
Will I need to go to court?
Depending on the adoption, you may need to attend court hearings. Ask the lawyer whether your presence will be required and what to expect during these hearings. -
Can you help with post-adoption issues?
Ask the lawyer if they can assist with any post-adoption issues, such as obtaining the child’s birth certificate, finalizing the child’s U.S. citizenship (for international adoptions), or drafting post-adoption contact agreements.
How to Check the Credibility of an Adoption Lawyer
To ensure you are hiring a reputable adoption lawyer, take the following steps to verify their credentials and experience:
- Verify their bar status: Check with your state bar association to confirm that the lawyer is licensed to practice law and has no disciplinary actions on their record.
- Look for adoption experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in adoption law and have experience handling cases similar to yours.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for client reviews on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to see what previous clients have said about their experience with the lawyer.
- Ask for references: A reputable lawyer should be able to provide references from past clients who have worked with them on adoption cases.
- Check for memberships in relevant organizations: Look for lawyers who are members of adoption-focused organizations like the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys (AAAA), which can indicate their expertise in this field.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most of your first consultation with an adoption lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:
- Information about the child and birth parents: Provide any available information about the child you’re adopting (e.g., age, country of origin, current living situation) and the birth parents, if applicable.
- Adoption preferences: Be clear about the type of adoption you’re pursuing - whether it’s domestic, international, foster care, stepparent, or private - and discuss any preferences you have regarding the child’s age, background, or special needs.
- Legal documents (if applicable): If you’ve already begun the adoption process or have signed any agreements, bring copies of all relevant legal documents, such as consent forms or agency agreements.
- Questions about the adoption process: Prepare a list of questions about the legal steps involved in your adoption, potential timelines, and any concerns you may have about the process.
- Financial considerations: Be ready to discuss your budget for legal fees and any additional costs, such as home studies, court fees, and travel expenses (for international adoptions).
By preparing thoroughly for your consultation, you can help the lawyer assess your situation more effectively and provide the best possible legal advice for your adoption journey.
