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She helped my ex husband take my children from me and deny me hundreds of thousands of dollars I was entitled to because I was supposedly “on drugs” which were antidepressants but they made me “crazy”. The truth is I had no lawyer and was misdiagnosed by said ex husband as bipolar and was on many meds I never should have been on for nearly 2 decades. I am now off all meds (minus a mild prescription allergy med that is stronger than OTCs but doesn’t make me drowsy.) except maybe an occasional Aleve for neck and spinal arthritis. I am owed well over $150,000 that she managed to manipulate me out of. Now I find out she’s DISBARRED!?!? My ex has had a talent of finding exceptional women. I admit I wasn’t a gem. But Guerin??? And his current wife??? Either one are way worse than I ever was. He has always had a nose for crazy b*******.

IT WAS EMOTIONAL AND TERRIBLE. I HAD TO RETAIN ANOTHER ATTORNEY TO HANDLE MY LEGAL MATTERS Of FACT, I PAID HER ALMOST 10, 000 DOLLARS FOR PRACTICALLY DOING NOTHING. WHEN I MET WITH HER AND POINTED OUT HER BROKEN PROMISES ON MY CASE I WITNESSED ANOTHER SIDE OF HER TRUE PERSONALITY. SHE COMES ACROSS CARING AND NICE, BUT AFTER SHE GET A RETAINER AND YOU'RE BAITED SHE DOES NOTHING. WRITE USELESS LETTERS, MAKE PJONE CALLS AND NOTHING MORE. I COULD GO ON, BUT JUST DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE. AS I STATED, THE NEW ATTORNEY, DID THE WORK AND FOLLOWED THROUGH ON HER COMMITMENTS AND SETTLE THE CASE WHICH WENT TOTALLY IN MY FAVOR. I WOULD NEVET RECOMMEND HER OFFICE TO REPRESENT ANYONE. THANK God SOMEONE REFERRED ME TO A LAW FIRM TRULY BASED ON PROFESSIONALISM. I FILED A ETHICS COMPLAINT. I COULD GO ON, BUT JUST MAKE SURE YOU GET EVERYTHING IN WRITING AND DEADLINES EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. WATCH OUT FOR HER CONSTANT LETTER WRINGS AND TELEPJONE CALLS, WHICH WERE UNNECESSARY.

In December 2020 I retained the Law Office of Attorney Guerin Butterworth in my divorce case. And that was the worst mistake that I could have made during a most vulerable time in my life! I would strongly suggest to anyone who might decide to retain her office to really interview other attorneys before making a decision. This is now 2021 the last day in July, and she did nothing, but ran up fees. I discovered Attorney Butterworh had not filed any of my documents with the court, did not honor her word of filing for temporary spousal support and the list could go on and on. I paid her close to $10,000 with no concrete results. My divorce was not a complicated one with child support or property involvement. It was very simple. I paid my spouse out the home and the rest should have been simple. Unfortunately, it was not, because of the way Attorney Guerin botched up my case. Her office staff, Cheryl whom she depends upon was rude, make several mistakes on the monthly billings which I made her aware. She had to remove and reverse several of her mistakes. Yes, I did check out the Attorney's licesnce and read the reviews. The review about her staff Cheryl was not good. On the initial meeting I asked her about Cheryl and stated to her about the negative review. Attorney Butterworth stated that Cheryl no longer worked for her office, and she had retired. That was so not true! When i question her about the promises she had made as it related to filing for emergency spousal support she became defensivce. Even in her billings which in my opinion was egregious. She used up almost $10,000 in phone calls, emails and she had not done nothing! She demanded that I give her another $5,000 to continue the case, and when I refused based upon not being satified with what she had not done, I saw a whole different Attorney behavior. I have never had an experience like this before with a Attorney. Oh, and do not be swayed with her hourly rate, because in the end I paid out dearly and received noting. It was my husband attorney that even pushed for the partial settlement agreement payout for our home. There was no fighting between us over the home or furnishings. This was not a problem, because he deserved his share of equity in the home. Attorney Butterworth wanted to just drag the case out for her benefit to get as much money as possible from me. If this will help sombody else to avoid what I went through then writing this review is well worth it. Now I have to find another Attorney to complete what she did not do and pay out more money. However, this has made me wiser before I retain any attorney from this experience. I need to mention that when I became aware of what she and Cheryl were doing with the billing she refused to meet and discuss my concerns unless I gave her more money. Do NOT be mislead by the smile and that good old, I will advocate for you. It just did not happen for me. Attorney Butterworth really disappointed me and I told her so. I definitely believe in being upfront and honest with people I do business with. I am grateful my adult son was with me on every meeting to witness all the conversations. It's a shame Attorneys who fail to perform their legal obligations under oath and represent the people that retain them should be disbared. I am out of $7900 and still no resolve. You do the months and the math, and it just does not add up. Please keep up with every document you provide to her office. She would ask me for the same documents over and over. and again, watch the billing her office provide, keep a record of everything she does and be sure she notifies you before every decisions is made on your behalf if you decide to retain her services. Good luck!

Guerin is an amazing Lawyer!! One of the few good lawyers left in my opinion. First off she not only cares about her clients but actually focuses on the best interest of the child IN THE LONG TERM. She is not in the business of running up the bill but looks for a way to mediate a fair settlement. I wish I would of found her years ago.

Guerin is such an amazing lawyer, you literally can’t be in better hands than hers. She truly cares to you and wants and aims to get you everything you want. She explains everything so carefully and detailed that it really helps you understand everything. You don’t feel like she’s a lawyer when you are talking to her it feels like you’re with family, because she just cares so much for you. She’s so highly skilled and knowledgeable it’s amazing. She’s worth every penny!

The Lawyer may be nice, but she could never make up for having to put up with her receptionist/partner/assistant/ONLY person you will talk to after you meet Mrs. Butterworth on your paid meet-n-greet. Mrs. Butterworth WILL take the 5k plus as your retainer face to face, but I have never seen her sense then. I have had the absolute most disturbing business relationship in my life with the Law Office of Guerin Butterworth, since I am still a client will I write this review. Wwe have not even finished court yet in a custody court case that has spanned from California to NC, and a case that I have 90% won. I am fine and happy with Guerin, she' fine.......I had to write the review, to let anyone that is thinking about the Law Office of Guerin Butterworth in Long Beach, to NOT MAKE A DECISION UNTIL YOU HAVE HAD AT LEAST 3-5 conversation WITH CHERYL Perkins (there's NO WAY she will be able to hold-out that long before turning into her seemingly natural slimey, rude, classless, unprofessional self. NO EMPATHY, Absolutely, NO EMPATHY will you get from Cheryl Perkins. Please believe me, that Cheryl, NOT Guerin will be the one you talk to.....and Cheryl is a rude..... I really remember it taking me a while to get used to communicating with her, because as a business owner myself, and coming from a family that has owned businesses since 1939, I was taken aback at how poor she was at being just a normal level of nice. Cheryl is rushed, unemphatic, and rude....TO CLIENTS IN THE MIDDLE OF A FAMILY LEGAL ISSUE REMEMBER!!!!! And now we have to put up with this trash! The absolute worst business customer care experience I have ever had.....and remember I am 90% away from a fantastic representation by Guerin the Laywer.....yes her partner/assistant/ONLY person you will talk to after you meet Mrs. Butterworth receptionist is THAT bad. I had to deal with my own emotions while going through a custody, and then more emotions when dealing with The Law Office of Guerin Butterworth!!!! I should win this case easily still, and still would unfortunately NEVER recommened Guerin Butterworth to a friend or family member. Cheryl Perkins is THAT bad!