Reviews

I hired Mr. Bratton after being referred by my sister. She was very pleased with his services so I decided to set up a consultation with him. Bill was upfront with me from the very begging. I appreciated his honesty, understanding and his attentiveness to my concerns. He was very thorough in documenting every conversation and was quick to advise me on how to handle my ex. Being a father of three young daughters, I expected to fight an uphill battle with custody. Bill fought for me and got me what I deserved...50% custody!! He was there through my entire divorce process which included division of all assets, child custody, pension and retirements. Through the 2 1/2 year process, he made sure I was prepared for all court hearings and mediation, he returned all phone calls and emails in a timely manner and he made me feel that he sincerely cared about my case. Bill is worth every penny I spent.

When I was referred to Mr. Razo by a coworker, I was told he was fair, ethical, and thorough. I immediately found that to be true. Mr. Razo was honest with me the entire time. He always gave me expectations, but he also advised me of the reality and possible outcomes. Mr. Razo did not promise me anything but his full effort to help gain joint custody of my children. I had been divorced for 5 years and had partial custody of my two kids with my ex having primary custody. My Ex-wife moved our children over an hour away from me causing turmoil and hardship for the children. Over the years of fighting for more custody, I was bullied and pushed to back down by my ex’s lawyer. My job and schedule were constantly used against me since I worked 12 hours shifts. Mr. Razo assured me that fathers are equal and we can have equal time and custody of our children. Mr. Razo assisted me in having my ex move back to a central location where we can live in the same town, and I was awarded joint Legal and Physical Custody with the equal time share that I requested with no restrictions due to my work schedule. I could not be happier with Mr. Razo's work. He truly made it his goal to help me win the case, but did so in an ethical way that allowed my ex and I to maintain a good relationship. I highly recommend Michael Razo.

Mike Razo represented me in a Domestic Violance Restraining Order and Child Custody/ Visitation case verse Joyce Holcomb. He was very knowledgeable and responded quickly to all the accusations in court. He was very strategic and prepared in court, he had all the information ready for opposing counsel exposing the reality of our case. He was transparent with ever question I asked. The top qualities I saw from Mike was that he was true to his word, honest, and I felt like he wasn’t just trying to take my money as part of the black hole that is the family law system. I could tell he really believed in my case. He made promises to me and kept his promises. I paid for a professional, knowledgeable, well-spoken attorney and that’s what I got! Thank you Mike Razo and Support staff.

My very long divorce/custody court battle began in December 2016. I hired a basic attorney and she wasn't in it for me and my children. She was in it for the money. Upon reading what seemed like a million yelp reviews it seemed like most attorneys bill you for everything and take months/years to resolve anything...why? Because they can! I had to present myself in court once and although my brother's attorney friend helped prepare me for the task I don't think anyone can fully prepare for something like that. Judges DO like to speak to LAWYERS. If one side has an attorney no matter how valid your points are the judge WILL give the attorney more respect and time to speak. #fact My first time meeting Mr. Bratton I KNEW he was the attorney for me. He was assertive and to the point. I could tell he knew what he was saying and doing. He walked in to court like a boss and his demeanor demanded respect. I know my ex and his attorney felt intimidated by Mr. Bratton now handling my case. He looked at everything and fought for what was right. He told me what to expect and he got me out of a few very nasty situations by dealing directly with the opposing counsel. Most importantly I trusted Mr. Bratton with my custody agreement. Without saying too much let's just say he was 100% right about everything. He has dealt with so many divorce custody cases and he can smell bs from a million miles away....if it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and walks like a duck...IT'S A DUCK! In the end Mr. Bratton wrapped up everything in less than a year of being on my case. I had the most peace of mind during the time he spent on my case. He was honest with me and he called me right away when I had a question about something. He is a good man and he is great at what he does. He is not just doing it to make money (even though he loves to travel, lol) Overall: 1. Is he expensive? YES, rightfully so. It did cost a lot...but he is qualified and you're paying for top notch service. It goes hand in hand. You want the best, be willing to pay the price. It depends on how much your case means to you. 2. What to expect- you will be billed for the emails and phone calls so be careful when you're making calls. They deduct from the retainer so make sure you really need that information. Otherwise trust who you're paying the big bucks to! 3. My experience - Mr. Bratton is my lifelong attorney if I ever need one. He and his staff are beyond helpful and friendly. Understand it's their livelihood and your life. Ideally two parents should figure out what's best for their children but when that seems impossible because one side simply wants to fight...trust that there will be a fight. Just hire the best to fight for you! Mr. Bratton knew I'd put NO price on fighting for my children; however he didn't prolong my case just to make that money. And that is what I respect him for most. He didn't take advantage of my situation just for his own benefit. If you're serious about hiring someone good then go hire him! Trust me....YOU WILL be happy when you do! Your peace of mind is more important than a few thousand dollars...remember his boss status in court will probably end up saving you in the long run...if you hire some random attorney not only will he/she not be known in the courts but you'll end up paying so much more in the long run! It's a win win if you hire Mr. Bratton! Thank you Mr. Bratton for all that you did for me and my children. God bless you!

I am writing this review in support of the law firm Bratton Razo & Lord. I have employed their services on multiple occasions, for my divorce and subsequent issues, and I can say without hesitation that I have always received the highest quality representation. The care they show for their clients is outstanding and they make you feel like you are part of their family. Their depth of knowledge in the law assures that you will receive fair and just treatment in the courts and if your requests are reasonable and appropriate you can be assured of a great settlement. Not only did I receive excellent representation but excellent life advice as well, especially on dealing with my current situation and how things may change in the future. I have employed other attorneys but have never been treated so well or received such sage advice. Legal services are never inexpensive, but the law offices of Bratton Razo & Lord always exceed the old adage of “you get what you pay for”, the attorneys here and all of the excellent staff they employ will deliver on their word. Trust them and you will receive far more than you pay for.

I would like to share how amazing Mike Razo, attorney family law, has been for me. In every step of my court proceedings he has been overly communicative, encouraging and empathetic. He took the time to understand my situation thoroughly, so I knew what was happening. He fought for me and my rights as a father. I would strongly recommend Mr. Razo to anyone that needs an attorney for family law.

After hiring the wrong attorney (NOT Mr Bratton) who was not a family law attorney and assured me a marriage is "Just a business deal gone wrong" he could handle my divorce matter. I quickly learned that was a HUGE and costly mistake. I then contacted another attorney whom I had knowledge of and learned he was no longer practicing but he provided me the most valuable referral to Mr. Bratton's firm. I contacted Mr Bratton's office to make the initial consultation appointment which was provided to me within just a few days of my call. I was treated with kindness by his staff during every call or visit I made to his office. During my initial consultation he was professional, extremely honest and what immediately was known to me is that Mr. Bratton would not tell me what I wanted to hear. Yet, he was telling me what I needed to hear. Even if I didn't like the answer. He was extremely informative, was able to quickly weed through the issues that didn't matter and address the truly important issues. I had no question this was the attorney that I wanted to represent me. Not only did I come to him needing the representation in the divorce matter, but a more concerning issue of minimizing the damage done by the first attorney. He did more than minimize it, he negated it! Mr. Bratton listened well, of course when you are going through the stress of a divorce matter this is important. I was amazed how well he remember so many details of my case, not from looking at documents but from his memory. He was more accurate in recalling balances, accounts and details than I was. Set aside all the professional attributes. He takes interest and time to get to know you, your personal interests, activities, lifestyle ect. I feel like I have made a forever friend and when we were in court he was firm, passionate and honest in his representation of my interests. I found that the other attorneys showed him a great deal of respect, clearly liked by his peers. I have read many of the other favorable reviews and they are spot on. I had a lot to lose in this matter and ended up gaining so much more than I ever expected I would. It was a fair settlement for both myself and my ex-husband but bottom line I prevailed. The evening after that long emotional and exhausting day in family law court Mr Bratton called me to check in, chat and just recap how things went earlier in court. Mr. Bratton returned every call I made to him, his staff is unbelievably fast in getting documents to you. They kept me well informed of what was going on as it was happening and Mr. Bratton is beyond fair in his billing. He does not nickel and dime you into poverty. We had several telephone conversations that I was not billed for. He informed me of this practice during my consultation and he did exactly as he said he would. Look no further, you can not afford NOT to hire Mr. Bratton to represent you. Thank you once again to you and your staff Bill.

For Bill Bratton . I had been through two attorneys already in a particularly nasty divorce a few years ago , but was not happy with them. I had heard about Bill through another MD. friend of mine.What a difference! Bill and I were in and out of court for 3 years as my ex contested everything. He was fairly priced, always prepared, and very accessible. He was able to get me the settlement I always hoped for and full custody of the kids. I have sent many patients to him and will continue. There is no one better for your family law needs

Ms. Lord is an unprofessional and unethical lawyer. Don't waste your time or money!

If you're looking for a top notch family law attorney, go with the attorney who the other local attorneys (like me) know to call. He has and maintains a sterling reputation with judges and other attorneys, which will mean all the difference in your case. If it's a close call, the judge will trust the attorney who has been honest in court time and time again over decades of experience in the Inland legal community. He gives realistic expectations to clients, which means you'll know what you will be getting. He is professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. Look no further. There's never a good time to need a family law attorney, but don't make a bad situation worse by hiring the wrong one.

Bill Bratton and his firm did an outstanding job on my divorce case. My settlement was what I had hoped for. Always professional, courteous, and very accessible. Bill made sure we had a favorable outcome. I highly recommend Bill Bratton!

I was pleased with Bratton & Bratton Family Law. I worked with Bill on my original divorce case and recently on a modification of spousal support. Bill’s many years of practicing Family Law was key in my decision to have him represent me in court. He took the time to answer all my questions and was very thorough in everything he did. He handles himself with confidence in court and appears to be well respected among his peers. I would definitely recommend Bill Bratton if you need a Family Law attorney.