Reviews

I highly recommend John Hoelle and his team. He did more than just represent me, he stood by me as a guide and healer. He supported me unconditionally knowing my circumstances. His passion for creating greater change in his community was always felt when we sat together in console. He sees what is needed in the world and has taken inspired action through his own personal truth to really make a difference in his field. There is a rare compassion that he can hold for others and he is always exploring alternative ways to support families. His integrity and love for what he does reached far beyond my court case. As a single parent, feeling empowered by John through every emotional distress of my court proceedings was truly, a gift.

Chris is bright, caring, wise and professional. I was astonished how accessible he was during my divorce. 10 years ago I interviewed Chris and another attorney who were both recommended to me. Chris listened and asked the right questions. It was very clear to me that he was always going to have my daughters best interest foremost in his mind. That never changed in all the time I have known him. Chris has a passion for improving peoples lives in the ways that really matter the most while many other attorneys seem to only have a passion for billing their time and breaking the bank. You can end your search now and hire Chris without any concerns. You will be happy that you did.

The services Conscious Family provided were thoughtful, genuine, honest and sincere. I was absolutely blown away by the concern that our mediator showed for me, my partner and our child. He constantly reminded us to be sensitive and respectful toward each other and to never lose sight of our child. When things started to get overly tense or emotional for one or both of us, he was always in-tune and able to restore calm by thoughtful breaks or by acknowledging our feelings without ever judging us. Rarely do you meet a family practice attorney that asks you to pause and to think about the long term effects of your decision making not only emotionally but also financially. They found the fairness in each and every situation even when I or my partner couldn't. When considering divorce, don’t fall for the bad advice that you need to rush out, get attorneys and prepare for battle. Why battle at all? There are so many advantages to mediation. The first and foremost is that a mediator focuses on both parties as opposed to a divorce attorney who tries to convince you to get your partner before they get you. Too many times does a divorce attorney advise a client to take action that may result in wrecking their spouse financially or to shoot for unfair custody of a child because those are supposedly the measurements of a successful divorce. I can promise you that a successful divorce is one that is mindful, considerate and caring. Who really wins when both parties spend tens of thousands of dollars on individual attorney fees? It certainly isn’t the child whose college fund was sacked in order to pay for it all. Lastly, if you aren’t sure that divorce is the road you want to take but need to make it part of the conversation, please consult Conscious Family. Sometimes the unfortunate truth is that a marriage is lost because the parties involved may not be aware of certain avenues to get help. Conscious Family is honestly committed to helping you and your partner in the best way possible whether it be a speedy divorce or thoughtful pause along the way.

I had the benefit of Peter Fabish and John Hoelle's counsel while going through a difficult divorce and personal injury settlement and I was relieved to have their legal expertise, backed by their many years of experience. Peter and John are super, and they practice conscious law with a lot of integrity. They looked out for me and were supportive in every way. I highly recommend Fabish & Hoelle!

Peter offered my father and I just what we needed at a fractured time in our relationship - a safe and compassionate space to voice our feelings, deep and active listening, and concrete tools to work towards healing and transformation in this new phase of our adult relationship. As a result, we've crossed a threshold of understanding and honesty, and I'm so grateful to Peter to have shepherded us into this new era of closeness and communication.

No stuffing around, straight to the point, unbiased, professional and out-come focused. I'd definitely use John again for mediation in the future. Highly recommended.

It can be remarkably helpful to work with a trained mediator who can help focus a discussion or dispute, promote and encourage listening (and thus understanding), and help couples avoid and move beyond the pitfalls and stumbling blocks that can prevent real reconciliation and love (that can happen!) The fellow we worked with at Alchemy Mediation did exactly that.