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Pros
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Knowledgeable, experienced, and effective in court
“I feel Michael was God sent and was like a surgeon in court, I would highly recommend him.”
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Puts client's best interests first and fights hard for them
“I was happy that I had an attorney that put my best interests first. My case was extremely complicated, but Michael's knowledge and experience helped to get me the best possible result I could have ever hoped for.”
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Responsive, communicative, and transparent throughout the process
“Michael communicated throughout the entire process so I always knew what was going on with my case. He would respond quickly through text or email and I never felt alone or worried that my case wouldn't go well.”
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Affordable and provides good value for the money
“His rates were very reasonable and well worth the money spent.”
Cons
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Potentially increased fees and billing practices that some clients found concerning
“He made do some of the unnecessary things for my case to increase my monthly fees. I spent ove”
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Lack of responsiveness to client inquiries in some cases
“Wrote emails to update my status on my case and no responses for days or a week.”

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21 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
I hired Michael as a an attorney for my divorce and he did a very poor job. I would not recommend him.
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03 Nov, 2017 by Gloria
Michael Delgado was my attorney for a child support modification case. I am more than happy with him, his professionalism and his skills. He got me a result better than what I had hoped for. Michael communicated throughout the entire process so I always knew what was going on with my case. He would respond quickly through text or email and I never felt alone or worried that my case wouldn’t go well. His staff was kind and sensitive to my situation. They were easy to get ahold of and would return all my calls in a timely manner. His rates were very reasonable and well worth the money spent.
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30 Oct, 2017 by Gilbert
Gilbert Ruiz I hired Michael Delgado to represent me in my divorce. I was very pleased with the results. Going through a divorce is very hard and I was happy that I had an attorney that put my best interests first. My case was extremely complicated, but Michael’s knowledge and experience helped to get me the best possible result I could have ever hoped for. We tried and tried to settle out of Court, but in the end we had to go to trial. I am very happy to say we won! I feel Michael was God sent and was like a surgeon in court, I would highly recommend him. I will also state for the record, being a former Recon Marine Sergeant, Michael to me is like a Lean, Mean, Fighting Machine, I could have not had anyone better representing me. Oorah!!!!
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27 Oct, 2017 by Michelle
Michael Delgado has been my attorney for 3 cases: my divorce, a modification of parenting time and a relocation case. I knew that my case was going to be difficult as I was trying to relocate. I was hoping to settle out of court and avoid Trial, but my ex would not agree. We were forced to go to Trial in October, 2017. We won at Trial and now I can take my children with me. Michael always has gone above and beyond for me, he and his staff have always been available for my questions and concerns. They have been honest and direct so I knew at all times what was going on with my cases. I would recommend Michael Delgado for all family law matters.
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27 Oct, 2017 by Craig
Michael helped me with my divorce and did a great job. He treated me as a friend which made it easy to work with him. His experience and knowledge in family law truly made the difference in winning my motion.
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