James Anduin Alderson, experienced Family Law, Personal Injury attorney in Victorville, CA with 165 reviews
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James Anduin Alderson

14350 Civic Dr Ste 280, Victorville, CA

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Stephanie paz

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10 Dec, 2024
Do not use this service. These people have no education and are operating under a paralegal who no longer works there. They are literally playing lawyer with no education to back it up. Idk how it’s legal. I tried to file paperwork they was poorly prepared by the manager and the paperwork was rejected by the courts lol they will play with you and your money
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Aria the esthie

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20 Nov, 2024
Avoid James Alderson at All Costs! My experience with James Alderson as my attorney was an absolute nightmare. As a 24-year-old single mother needing legal help to navigate a custody situation, I trusted him, only to be completely taken advantage of. Not only did he lack any real communication, but he also belittled me and made incredibly hurtful and unprofessional remarks. He even went so far as to call me “ignorant” and tried to instill fear by saying I shouldn’t have custody of my daughter and that she should be taken away—all because I slapped my ex-husband in the face after he made horrible remarks about me and my daughter. The disrespect and lack of empathy were shocking. I initially hired James to help clarify custody details with my ex-husband, specifically regarding dates, holidays, and weekly schedules. But from the start, he twisted my trust. When I later informed his office that my ex-husband had filed a restraining order against me, I wasn’t seeking help for this—I only wanted him to be aware since he was my attorney. Despite this, James later claimed he “helped” the restraining order get dismissed (even though it had no grounds and wasn’t my reason for hiring him). When I reminded him that I’d only hired him for custody matters, he became dismissive, calling me “ignorant” and telling me he couldn’t represent me because of a misdemeanor on my record. He even suggested that I didn’t deserve custody of my daughter—an unbelievably hurtful and baseless statement. In short, James Alderson took advantage of my situation as a young mother, provided no real support, and was entirely unprofessional and judgmental. His lack of communication, combined with his condescending and manipulative tactics, made a difficult situation even harder. I would never recommend him to anyone. If you’re seeking a compassionate, competent attorney, steer clear of James Alderson. Don’t let him take advantage of you as he did to me.
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Aria the esthie

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12 Nov, 2024
Do Not Hire Robert Ponce! I had an awful experience with Robert Ponce as my attorney. As a 24-year-old single mother needing legal help, I trusted him, only to be completely mislead and taken advantage of. From the start, he misled me, claiming he was “reducing” a felony charge to a misdemeanor. Later, I found out it had only ever been a misdemeanor—there was no felony to “reduce.” Throughout the entire process, I never even got the chance to physically speak to Robert Ponce himself. Every conversation I had was with his front desk assistant. Looking back, that should’ve been a red flag, but I wanted to trust that he was handling my case properly and doing what was best for myself and my child. Instead, he dragged out my case over nearly a year, ultimately charging me over $3,500 for what I now realize was a complete lie. When he asked if I wanted to keep him on for further representation, I declined due to his high fees and my lack of confidence in his help. I informed him that I was low on funds, hoping he might understand. But instead, he immediately handed my case over to a public defender without even notifying me of an upcoming court date. This lack of communication resulted in me missing the appearance and having a warrant issued for my arrest. When I finally got back on track with the public defender, they were shocked he hadn’t told me about the court date, putting me in an unnecessary and stressful situation. Robert Ponce’s lack of honesty, communication, and compassion shows he’s only interested in adding another client to his roster to squeeze out a few thousand dollars. His business practices are extremely shady, and it’s a shame there are lawyers out there who operate like this. I would never recommend him to anyone, and I strongly advise anyone considering his services to look elsewhere. Don’t let him take advantage of you the way he did to me.
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Compassionate and attentive legal representation
“Diana's expertise in family law is truly remarkable. She demonstrated an impressive depth of knowledge and a keen understanding of the nuances in my case. What sets her apart is not just her legal acumen, but her genuine compassion and dedication to her clients.”
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Excellent communication and responsiveness
“Throughout the entire process, Diana was always accessible, promptly responding to my concerns and patiently explaining complex legal matters in terms I could easily understand.”
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Successful case outcomes
“The strategic approach and attention to detail were instrumental in achieving a favorable outcome for my family.”
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Professional and supportive team
“The entire team at EWANISZYK LAW FIRM exudes professionalism and empathy. They created a supportive environment during what was undoubtedly a challenging time in my life.”
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Affordable and flexible payment options
“They also offer free consultations which is huge when as I've called some places with terrible reviews charging $50 for a quick phone consult.”
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Unprofessional and unethical conduct
“From the start, he twisted my trust. He became dismissive, calling me 'ignorant' and telling me he couldn't represent me because of a misdemeanor on my record. He even suggested that I didn't deserve custody of my daughter—an unbelievably hurtful and baseless statement.”
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Lack of communication and transparency
“Throughout the entire process, I never even got the chance to physically speak to Robert Ponce himself. Every conversation I had was with his front desk assistant. Looking back, that should've been a red flag, but I wanted to trust that he was handling my case properly and doing what was best for myself and my child.”
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Overcharging and dragging out cases
“Instead, he dragged out my case over nearly a year, ultimately charging me over $3,500 for what I now realize was a complete lie.”
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Neglecting client needs and missing important deadlines
“This lack of communication resulted in me missing the appearance and having a warrant issued for my arrest. When I finally got back on track with the public defender, they were shocked he hadn't told me about the court date, putting me in an unnecessary and stressful situation.”
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Dismissive and unsupportive attitude
“Diana Spidall is not helping my family at all and seem like she is throwing our case under the rug. She calls my family liars for something that she confused us with. Horrible service expected more from this law firm.”

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