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Danielle Suzanne Rado
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Attorney Rado is known for being a strong advocate for her clients and fighting hard to achieve the best possible outcomes
“It's very obvious that when we were in Court she is very well respected by other attorneys as well as Judges. I would hire her again if needed. She fights hard for her clients!!”
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Clients feel comfortable and confident working with Attorney Rado, with one reviewer stating they "knew [they] would be in great hands" from the first interaction
“From the first time I called the office I felt so comfortable and knew I would be in great hands.”
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Attorney Rado and her staff are described as professional, caring, and dedicated to their clients
“Attorney Rado and her staff from day one made me feel i was in the best hands for handling my case. Attorney rado remained professional and intouch threw out my intire 2 year case.”
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Some clients have experienced Attorney Rado as rude, condescending, and dismissive of their concerns and questions
“She is rude, unprofessional, condescending and simply does not care about you or your situation.”
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There are reports of Attorney Rado not effectively communicating with clients, failing to provide requested information, and contradicting previous statements
“Material that I had provided for the case was ignored or claimed she never got it. She would make statements on one call and a few calls later claim she never said that.”
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A few clients have accused Attorney Rado of being primarily focused on financial gain rather than providing quality representation and service
“She is money hungry and only cares that she is paid at the end of the day, not that you receive a desirable outcome.”
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10 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
I was recommended this attorney by a friend and looked over the reviews on here. I saw someone say something about how she doesnt listen and try to make it seem like she didn't tell you something that she did tell you but I decided to go forth with retaining her.
The initial consultation she seemed pleasant and concerned with getting me the best outcome in my case. Once I paid the initial retainer everything changed. When I would call looking for information regarding the case, I felt that I was being treated as a burden for bothering her. I get that she's the only attorney in her practice but at the same time if you do not have the bandwidth to take on multiple cases do not retain new clients and treat them as if they are not a priority.
When we would have conversations she was very condescending. Material that I had provided for the case was ignored or claimed she never got it. She would make statements on one call and a few calls later claim she never said that. She would argue with me like I was the opposition instead of offering recommendations or solutions.
The only reason that I am giving 3 stars is because she did help with some of the items I had asked for. If it wasn't for that I would definitely have left 1 star. I wish that these negative behaviors came out sooner than later so I could have retained a different counsel. Dealing with Attorney Rado made an already stressful situation even more stressful.
26 May, 2023 by Thomas
Attorney Rado and her staff from day one made me feel i was in the best hands for handling my criminal case. Attorney rado remained professional and intouch threw out my intire 2 year case. Attorney rado is truly a top notch Attorney. She handled my case with such care and devotion. Attorney rado and her team have fought for me to have a second chance, and I'm here today because of the law offices of rado. My family and I truly can't thank them enough, and there just isn't a high enough rating that would do her practice justice. 100% recommended.
18 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous
Do not hire Attorney Danielle Rado! She is rude, unprofessional, condescending and simply does not care about you or your situation.
She refused to answer questions throughout the process, and did not have any thought for me and the situation I was in.
She is money hungry and only cares that she is paid at the end of the day, not that you receive a desirable outcome.
She does not care or support women and children going through a divorce, it is clear she does not have any children of her own for the disregard she gave to mine.
She left numerous nasty voicemails for me and always had a rude tone when speaking in person and over the phone.
21 Jun, 2021 by Anonymous
Attorney Rado is very rude and unprofessional. I would give her negative 10 stars if I could. She thinks that your working for her and she's the client not you. She listens to nothing you say she twist and turns words around that's her specialty. She's dishonest, money hungry cares nothing about you or your situation. She should be disbarred!!!!
23 Jul, 2019 by Anonymous
I hired Atty Rado for my divorce. From the first time I called the office I felt so comfortable and knew I would be in great hands. She is straight forward and knows how to get the job done. It’s very obvious that when we were in Court she is very well respected by other attorneys as well as Judges. I would hire her again if needed. She fights hard for her clients!! A+++
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