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04 Jan, 2024 by Eric van keulen
Cameron is an awesome! Great experience!
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14 Nov, 2022 by Jackie helmuth-camarena
I am very pleased with the way my case was handled. Cameron took the time to make sure I truly understood each part of the procedure. I highly recommend the Goodman Law Firm to anyone who needs a good Family Lawyer.
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27 Jun, 2022 by Shaista shaikh
He used my entire retainer up in one email. He did not work on what was agreed upon. He has ignored my calls and emails after receiving payment. Please avoid at all costs especially if you have children.
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27 Aug, 2024 by James proia
Angela Scafuri, I was referred to her by a retiring attorney. It was the best possible turn of events for me. She listened attentively and non-judgmentally to my issue and to my hesitations. Her responses showed that she immediately understood the issue and me. Angela presented insightful points that I need to know even before we formally began. She tenaciously defended my interests even as I faltered. Low pressure with me but unrelenting aggressive with my Ex. So much so that she was referred to as the “shark”. I knew I needed a lawyer. I didn’t realize I how much I needed a “defender”. Luckily, I had followed the reference to her.
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26 Feb, 2024 by J coley
Angela Scafuri is excellent. Any one who is represented by her would feel the same. Any negative commentary is likely from the opposing party which is more evidence of how good she is at her job.
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26 Feb, 2024 by Christy v
Angela is extremely professional and I am so lucky to have had her as my attorney. It was a long battle but she was always responsive and made sure to always have my best interest in mind!
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27 Jun, 2022 by Carol ann
Bruce has handled a few cases for me. I know him personally and professionally, he is a very good person and lawyer. I have since moved away, but have contact with him at times. Always personable is how he handles himself. If you are looking for exceptional attorney, hire Bruce Przepis!
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29 May, 2020 by Tim
Bruce did a very good job communicating the process, handled my case very efficiently and successfully.
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20 Jun, 2019 by Mary beth bennett
Bruce Przepis was an outstanding exceptional, and very well experienced lawyer. His loyalty to my case was certainly met. Mr. Przepis took lots of time with me personally, to understand all the legal terms that I had trouble understanding. Mr. Przepis always kept me informed along with his staff and achieved the best out come of my circumstances. I was very blessed to work with such a humble man, and most of all treated me with respect.
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09 Sep, 2024 by Leah smith
Beau is shrewd, kind and tough! Has a heart of gold and listens to what you want her to. Thank you Beau for walking me through this difficult journey, I couldn’t have done it without you.
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24 Apr, 2024 by Marie smith
She's good at her work, is pleasant to work with, and I'm glad we found her.
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25 Dec, 2023 by Kathryn ray
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18 Sep, 2024 by Laura lopez burgdorf
Tara and the team at Dana L Campbell, Attorney at Law provide great care for clients that need estate planning. Providing peace of mind is such an important aspect of their work, it can really make a difference for clients navigating these important decisions for their families.
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30 Nov, 2023 by William g. apger
Smart, caring attorney. Her assistant, June, is the best in the area!
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11 Jan, 2023 by Daniel mauldin
Dana is great! I can always be assured that my clients will be well taken care of when they are referred to Dana. She specializes in estate transition and special needs.
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13 Jul, 2022 by Andrew
Outstanding service in all aspects of my case. Exceptional communication whenever I needed them they were available, even after hours. Worked on my case diligently and we’re willing to fight until I got the result I wanted regardless of how long it may have taken. 12/10 would recommend this firm to anyone in need.
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04 Jun, 2022 by Sam
Greg McCollum, by far is the most kind, attorney I know he cares about the outcome of the situation at hand. He answers questions and is always a phone call away early morning , noon, or night. When I made the choice to hire him it was the best decision ever. If you want the same treatment and more you should hire him to.
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14 Apr, 2021 by Anonymous
This is very specific... lied... says one thing on phone or face to face and doesn’t follow through in court. Was always a step behind... day late in the case.
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07 May, 2024 by Anonymous
Cremeans was my son's lawyer. She did not help my son not one bit. He was only 19 at the time of her representation and she was one of the worst lawyers I have ever seen do a very poor job in a trial. She didn't object to any of the things that she was suppose to, and she didn't question so-called witnesses the correct way to show that they were on the stand not telling the truth. To be honest I would have believed she made a deal with the DA to throw my son's case. I don't believe the other reviews are true at all. Cremeans got my son LIFE in prison at the age of 19 because she didn't fight for him! He was charged with no harm robberies.
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09 Mar, 2020 by Alan banegas
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13 Sep, 2018 by Alma
attorney does not listen to your needs and does not see your point.
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16 Jan, 2015 by Kshitij
In April 2013 my wife called cops on me and I landed in jail on a Friday night. Kevin was contacted by my brother and he came to see me in jail and made me feel comfortable. He also secured my release on P.R. and I had an attorney at first appearance. Initially the redmond city prosecutor did not offer me plea deal because my wife was fully cooperating with them. However, Kevin stuck to his guns. After 6-8 months of protracted negotiations, he advised me to enter SOC. I thought we could be prosecutions case and prosecution thought they could prove their case, however; Kevin advised me to take a risk free approach and enter SOC. During this time my wife filed for divorce. I insisted that I be allowed to seek early dismissal after completion of SOC. After 8 months of protracted negotiations, even prosecutors didn't fight that. I completed my SOC in exactly 1 yr and 2 days. All throughout this time, prosecutor maintained a no contact order, hoping to catch me violating it. My divorce trial was barely 3-4 weeks away at the time of my SOC completion. I was able to convince the DV counselor at ABHC that i was not a threat to my wife, infact, I should never have been charged or made to go through DV class, then Kevin, Kevin moved lightening fast to seek dismissal of my case owing to early dismissal clause in SOC. He and I had to lean on the prosecutor and finally when it almost came to borderline of misconduct, the prosecutor after 1 week of service of proof of SOC completion, agreed to dismiss my case. About 2 weeks ahead of my divorce case, I got the dismissal order in my hand. All thanks and Kudos to Kevin. He is a true gentleman. He generally has good/civil relations with judges and prosecutors which certainly helped my case. In addition, he is extremely skilled at canvassing a witness and has tremendous people skills. Although we did not go to trial, I feel he gets a grasp of witness really quickly and will be a skilled cross examiner. He had really good idea of what my wife might say at trial and I had provided him with input on how to confront her. There was no other evidence against me except for her testimony, police statements and her cooperation with police and prosecutors. Kevin's conduct is also very ethical. There were other people whom he was defending had same court dates with me. Since I went to court almost 8-10 times, I saw Kevin's clients get much better deals than I had seen clients of other attorneys. I can assure you Kevin will get you a plea deal that will be in your best interest. I had told him, no conviction at any cost without a trial, not even on disorderly conduct and he accomplished just that an SOC, although everyone prefers complete dismissal. I believe this outcome was satisfactory and best achievable without a trial.
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21 Sep, 2013 by Michael iverson
Kevin D. Tarvin was hired to defend me against the false charges of felony harassment filed by the known scam artist JC. His easy grace and inimitable integrity of character gave me confidence and insured the outcome of innocence on all counts. Tarvin kept me on track during an extremely stressful time after I was attacked by JC who filed her specious charges against me in an effort to cover for her alleged crime of fraud against me when it was discovered and consequently she was denied a legal document concerning my high end property, which she was attempting to rent in lieu of purchase. Tarvin also exposed the duplicitous nature of former attorneys Richard Llewellyn Jones and James W. Kovac who were both fired for gross negligence, incompetence and underhanded tactics. Through my investigations of JC I provided Tarvin with a five inch thick file indicating that JC had been involved with false accusations and criminal activity for numerous years against many other victims; the weight of this file alone was enough to make the compromised assistant district attorney, Julie Ann Mohr, drop her highly suspicious prosecution of me and the false charges were subsequently dismissed. Kevin informed me on two occasions that Jones/Kovac had compromised me; the first of which was when he had a conversation with Julie Mohr concerning the advances of Kovac /Jones to have me delivered up on a lesser charge of disorderly conduct instead of the felony harassment charge and again when he was approached by Jones who requested that Tarvin assist him in an upcoming mal-practice suit I'd filed against Jones; Tarvin refused Jones' entreaties. I was further charged, again falsely, for a violation of a no contact order by JC, but this time she had the willing efforts of two Kirkland Police Officers Jacob Thune and Christopher Packard who lifted language from an NCIC document rather than use the actual court order, of which I was falsely charged with violating. On this occasion the Prosecuting Attorney from Kirkland knowingly prosecuted me based on the fabricated evidence provided by the offending officers. The trial was heard by Judge Michael Lambo. I was pronounced innocent and exonerated on the false charge. The falsification of evidence by these two officers is a felony. The charges I brought against them were investigated by Lt. John Haslip of Kirkland Internal Affairs Division; in his opinion my charges were "unfounded" because the officers "believed" that the language they used was in the court order, but that neither officer had obtained the actual court order in direct conflict with standard procedure. The fact is that these officers did fabricate this evidence as researched by Tarvin and ironically verified by Haslip in his report needs to be addressed. This latter action was brilliantly researched and executed with intricate accuracy by Kevin D. Tarvin. Tarvin was paid a sum total of $12,750 for his efforts on my behalf. I am now ruined due to the specious and fraudulent efforts of a legal system gone mad and the easily discernible, but alleged false charges of a seemingly adroit sociopath, JC, who is now herself the subject of this same system due to my efforts to analyze her crimes and author the criminal complaint, which after a two year investigation by Hugo Torres the King County Prosecutor's Office has handed down a twelve count indictment for multiple fraud, first/second degree theft resulting in the recent arrest of JC in Kalispell, Montana. She is fighting extradition. JC had resisted arrest. I am the progenitor of the May 11th, 2011 Seattle Weekly front page feature titled "Home Wrecker", which was the first such public exposure to JC in the Seattle area shaming Assistant DA Julie Ann Mohr into backing down from her suspicious prosecution on behalf of JC. I highly recommend Kevin d. Tarvin
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18 Jul, 2013 by Anonymous
Kevin represented me on a DUI case. I was given Kevin's information by referral, and after meeting with several different attorney's, I knew Kevin was the right attorney, immediately. I didn't have the easiest case in the world, as there was an accident involved, yet somehow Kevin talked his way into a reduced charge- Reckless Driving. It was a horrible experience, but Kevin eased through the process & made it as worry-free as possible. He is familiar with the courts and the judges, which helps. His fees were reasonable & he didn't make me feel like it was about the money, as many other attorney's did, he genuinely wanted to help. I highly recommend hiring Kevin for any matter.
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22 Jul, 2016 by Anonymous
I hired Natalie to be my lawyer for a divorce. She also has done some other will and family law work for me (both in the past and recently). She handled my case with care and was sympathetic to my needs and situation. Natalie was also very communicative and responded quickly to my emails and requests. I would recommend her to my friends.
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23 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
Getting a divorce was one of the worst experiences of my life, but Natalie really made it as pleasant as it could be. She was kind and honest with me every step of the way. She did a great job handling my divorce and I felt like we got a good outcome at mediation. She was always very prepared and I would recommend her to anyone looking for legal help with a divorce.
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19 Nov, 2015 by Anonymous
Hire Natalie and her team! She is absolutely wonderful and you will not regret it for a second. She is thoughtful and communicative. Natalie took over my case from another attorney. My former attorney did not do a very good job communicating with me or giving my case the needed attention it deserved. Natalie was the polar opposite. She made sure I stayed update and did an excellent job getting my case caught up to speed. For example, when I first came to Natalie, I had not been paid my monthly support payment in months. I was struggling to make ends meet. Natalie immediately filed a motion and dragged my ex into court. She got prompt payment from him and I was finally back on a path toward stability. Natalie was a real shark and made sure I was protected from the moment I hired her. My case went to trial, and it was the same story from the moment I hired her. We triumphed at trial and got a great ruling from the judge.
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14 Nov, 2023 by Kim glass
Would not recommend Robert.
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22 Sep, 2022 by Tanya butler
Jason Rose was our attorney during a very difficult real estate matter that involved construction defects. He was knowledgeable, responsive, compassionate and most of all knew the law. We had to hire him last minute, but he stepped up and got things done timely. I highly recommend Jason Rose at Porter Law.
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23 Aug, 2020 by Jessica whelchel
Great follow up, kind and care about people needs. Help guide you in the right directing even if they cannot help you at that time. They still extend advice and support through your legal matter
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06 May, 2019 by Anonymous
I previously hired Ms Dylewski because I felt confident initially. When we went to our first hearing together, she failed to address all my concerns and important facts with the judge. Why hire someone who isn’t going to take you serious nor put you and your child’s best interest in mind?
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03 Oct, 2017 by Deanna strickland
My husband and I just hired her and we are praying to God to have our precious baby girl home and safe soon. We have put our whole heart and soul into Ms Dylewski an she seems like a real pistol, I cant wait to see what she does in the court room. Shes kind, funny and doesnt play games!! she tells it like it is and I apprerciate her for that and i will hire her for everythinbg from here on out!!! Shes a great lawyer so far to us. And her assistant ROCKS!!!! we absoultly love her too.
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11 Jan, 2017 by Rebekah sparkman
Thank you diane and her staff for my recent court hearing. I was stunned and shocked how my hearing went. It was a complete mess and you helped clear it up by your compassion and your will to fight for your clients. You will be rated a 10 in my eyes. I would definitely recommend her to anyone else. I will use you again in the future. Thank again diane!!!
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02 Oct, 2024 by Anonymous
I agree 110% with the other ONE-STAR review. >They will talk a good game and follow through well with responses when it involves retention; they will be available to respond to questions to get you to hire Dimitry. They: Dimitry and his wife, Kristina, who is the “business manager.” >>They act like they have compassion and creativity when it comes to solving divorce issues because they have gone through them themselves. But what I found is that they are close minded, jaded by their own past history and current step kid and coparent troubles, and the lack of compassion once hired shows. >>>NOT a “free consultation” as stated on the website. Once you retain this firm, if you don’t go through with the “strategy” advised by Dimitry, they will charge you for that “free consultation”. And mind you, his rate is TOO HIGH based on the services provided. There are plenty of attorneys out there that will charge much less and provide better quality work and services. For my case, the strategy advised was not able to be followed through with because the coparent I am going through issues with did not want to participate in it. To save money, I decided to ask my coparent directly if he would be willing to follow the strategy recommended by my lawyer, and he said no. Based on this, the consultation (no further legal services needed) should have been free, but Dimitry and his wife did not want to entertain it and did not stick to their word. They would rather have Dimitry get paid $465/hr to reach out to opposing counsel and my ex to incur costs (only to get a “no thank you” when asked to follow his strategy) - how CROOKED!! Instead, they would rather sip bottles of Dom and buy expensive clothing then help clients and unethically make money off of our troubles. BIG MISTAKE to go with them. As a hard-working person who has dealt with Customer Service for over 20 years in a compassionate and genuine way, I’m appalled by this experience. Keep shopping folks - this is your family and your livelihood at stake!! Best to you!
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02 Aug, 2023 by Heather
I’m so happy we picked Dimitry as our attorney. He is incredibly knowledgeable about family law, and he is always available to answer questions and provide guidance. He is also very compassionate and understanding. One of the things that I appreciated most about Dimitry was his customer service. He was always responsive to my emails and phone calls. He also took the time to explain everything to me in terms that I could understand, even though I don’t have any legal experience. I would highly recommend Dimitry to anyone who is seeking a family law lawyer. He is knowledgeable, hardworking, and caring.
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17 Apr, 2023 by Mark
I've had the privilege of working with Dimitry on 2 contracts that were absolutely crucial for my business. Although Dimitry specializes in Family law, he was not only willing to help but extremely knowledgable and thorough during this process. As any business owner would know, contracts between yourself and any other party involved are important and certainly necessary. In my case, Dimitry helped me build a silent partnership agreement in 2019, as well as a termination agreement in 2023. Dimitry delivered both times with his professionalism, accuracy, and generosity. He continues to exceed my expectations and I intend to seek his legal advice in both professional and personal matters. I highly recommend Dimitry to any current or aspiring business owners who perhaps needs the guidance and peace of mind.
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08 Jul, 2023 by Anonymous
Dong is good at making easy money. Dong has no time to review the documents and only sent threaten emails to other side. These behaviors only make things worse other than resolve the real issue. From the disputes she made, she can charge you a lot of fees for these useless arguments. This is the secret she made money. If you want to resolve your issue quickly, stay away from this crazy woman. She is just a person without any ethic.
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13 Aug, 2020 by Su ah
My divorce was very complicated case. That's why I hired Kathleen Dong to assist me with my divorce process. She is very attentive, experienced and quick to resolve the issues I needed handled all the time. She helped me get through a very difficult time in my life. If you want to find a high net worth divorce attorney, I always recommend her to anyone. Go with Kathleen. You won't be disappointed.
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13 Feb, 2018 by Oscar n
Kathleen helped me with my custody case She was always really helpful, supportive and what i liked the most was that she was always on top of the case and well organized If your looking for a family or custody attorney dont waste your time, Kathleen is the right attorney for your case
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02 Dec, 2022 by Anonymous
Absolutely horrendous experience. Does not communicate with client whatsoever. Does not communicate with other parties attornies whatsoever. His only excuse ever is his email is "down", which isn't an excuse in this day and age. Did not file any of the necessary paperwork; actually did not represent or seem to even care for/about client. Talks a big game but shows no knowledge in any of the fields he supposedly represents.
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22 Sep, 2022 by Imran baysal
It was around March 2021 when my sister needed help with a divorce attorney and reached out to me to see if I knew anyone in the NJ/NY area. After a little research online, I came across Erol Gulistan's Firm in Wayne NJ which was only a few miles away from where my sister lived. I have immediately called him to speak about his services and he was very kind to go in depth and explain me the procedure, his fees and the prospective timeline. After a few calls, I have made an appointment with Erol and decided to drive up to NJ to meet up with him in person. So me and my sister visited him in his office and he was super caring and kind and re explained us the process. My sister immediately signed the contract, hired him and actually paid him $3500 right there leaving a balance of $1500 to be paid later which she then paid. So Erol started the process and he already knew the non cooperating husband's issue and was aware that this was no way an easy case and my sister needed help in all stages. So as soon as the process started and the paperwork was filed, Erol literally ghosted me and my sister. He has never ever returned a phone call from me nor from my sister. I have kept leaving him voicemails but he never showed the courtesy of returning them. My sister has been emailing him since April 2022 and there is not even a single email that he has replied. He literally has disappeared as soon as he got paid and never showed any care, due diligence or professionalism. So for those who are searching for a Divorce Attorney I guarantee you that this person will disappoint you in all ways. Do yourself a favor and go find a real attorney that will answer your questions, reply your emails, return your calls and not ghost you as soon as receiving their payment.
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15 Aug, 2021 by Nick
One of the trusted open minded brilliant professional lawyer i have met. Explains every subject and implementation of the legal process and the law that implies to. Just out of curiosity the least you can do is consult.
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04 Dec, 2023 by Arthur martinez
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15 Sep, 2023 by Jabella j
The attorney I was giving is doing a terrible job with my case. The public defense office has really failed me.I have reached out to the supervisor and never received a response.
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15 Sep, 2023 by Teranique caldwell
Blue Ware and Scott Ruplinger saved my life on so many different occasions I couldn't be more grateful for them they worked really hard on my Cases and fought for me like no other I thank them and i hope this will be helpful to others because these 2 attorneys excuse my language but are badass :)
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08 Aug, 2022 by Mark
Regina is top notch!!! In what has been one of the hardest things to go through in my life she handled it and the results were the best I could have ever gotten!!! Her staff was extremely nice and helpful. I am forever grateful!!!
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05 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous
I thought I was the only one that had the experience that I did when going here. Then I spoke to someone else that just came straight out with this information without any prompting. By the time me and the other client had left her office (another man dealing with custody).......we thought she was our ex wives attourney. Basically if your a man trying to get your kids you can forget it. According to Mrs Gillespie theres nothing you can do and your ex can do whatever she wants and you might as well accept that and move on. I can tell you this is not the case with all lawyers. But again.......IF YOUR A MAN......seek council elsewhere.
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13 Mar, 2020 by Anonymous
REGINA IS THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS. I recently went through a separation and divorce. I desperately needed someone in my corner to fight for me and my children. I always felt like Ms. Gillespie respected me and had my family's best interest at heart. Every time I went to court with Ms. Gillespie by my side, I walked out winning a little more ground for myself and my kids-- and with a little more confidence. I wouldn't have stood a chance without her representation and my children are so grateful that she saved them from an unsafe environment. Ms. Gillespie is honest, dependable, has integrity and is extremely knowledgeable.
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07 Jun, 2023 by Anonymous
Extreme miscommunication. More interested in what I could gain personally vs my family as a whole. I regret not moving forward with someone who keeps family values in mind while pursuing a divorce. He is a “one size fits all” solution type of attorney.
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02 Nov, 2017 by Gene
Paris and his team always had my back. He was always 2 steps ahead of my ex wife's attorney. He was always there to guide me, and called me out when I made mistakes. Paris always tells it like it is. No beating around the bush. I would absolutely recommend him and I would absolutely use him again. He got the best possible outcome for my boys and I.
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20 Sep, 2017 by Anonymous
I began my divorce proceedings with a lawyer who only concerned himself with separating the client from his or her money and drag out the divorce to that end. I fired that lawyer and hired Paris P. Eliades, Esq., who is the exact opposite of the first lawyer. Mr. Eliades strives to complete divorce proceedings as efficiently as possible, always with an eye to saving his client paying unnecessary monies towards that end. Mr. Eliades is always prepared in court, unlike some other attorneys I have observed. He and his staff are competent and knowledgeable regarding their jobs and responsibilities to their client. I recommend Mr. Eliades highly if you are in need of his services.
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08 Mar, 2023 by Amelia bonilla
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15 Jan, 2023 by Andrew semaan
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06 Jul, 2022 by Derek ryan
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30 Jul, 2023 by Mitzi hughes
Craig represented my husband numerous times. Each time he won our cases. Craig is honest fair and knows the law. Thank you Craig for working so hard for us.
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28 Apr, 2023 by Ala rose
Professional. Knowledgeable. Precisely the attorney I needed. Many thanks.
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02 May, 2022 by R alvarez
Craig represented me in court many times on several subpoenas. He defeated all of them, so I never had to go to court. WAY TO GO CRAIG, THANKS AGAIN His knowledge of the law is excellent.
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23 Nov, 2022 by Anonymous
I wasn't sure if I wanted to write this review but decided to because I thought Ms. Coffman's approach was disrespectful. I was okay if she couldn't help me. It was not okay to completely criticize me in more ways than one. There were a few troubling aspects of my case, one of which on the surface is completely not okay. However, the action was a bit facetious but also motivated by fear. She also said people are probably scared of me, which is not true. I work everyday as a substitute teacher and the students say I'm their favorite! I have friends, good friends, who know I'm not a violent person, and know who truly who is truly at fault in my case. Then, she started to criticize my inability to pick up on the legalese, saying she has had people with less education understand better than me. I was nervous in part, and I've never had legal problems in my life! She also made references to other things I will keep private but she criticized as well. To be clear, attacking potential clients is just unacceptable. I can understand having a concern or two, but making multiple attacks is derogatory.
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30 Jan, 2020 by George b.
Only thing you can control in life......is the way you respond to life...... I heard this quote at a point in my incarceration. Those thirteen words really changed my life, mainly my state of mind. Those words gave me a push to stay positive and fight no matter the circumstances. In May of 2005 at the age of eighteen, I was arrested and charged with 2nd degree murder along with a few other related charges. Only a short time of five months I was tried, convicted and sentenced. I received a 30-year w/a 25 mandatory sentence to the Florida Department of Corrections. This is where the battle of my life began. I went through multiple attorneys and every appeal possible. I went all the way to the United States Supreme Court and was denied at every level. It wasn't until I hired Ms. Paula Coffman in 2018 to file a newly discovered evidence post conviction motion (my last shot) that I was granted an evidentiary hearing in 2019 and then later a new trial in 2020. So after 15 years of fighting, w/God on my side and Ms. Paula Coffman representing me I was finally able to get my case heard and granted some relief. The highest form of giving a human can offer is "Inspiration", so I pray my story will "Inspire" someone to never give up and continue to fight no matter what.
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19 Feb, 2019 by Janice
I was sentenced to 69.45 months in the D.O.C. I hired Paula Coffman in 2018 to Appeal my sentence. After serving 13 months she got my charges dropped completely, and got me into a treatment program instead. She fought extremely hard for my freedom and she will for yours as well. She cares and she believes in second chances.
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26 Oct, 2023 by Melissa van paris
After multiple calls, no answer and a voicemail….never received a call back.
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02 Mar, 2023 by Catalina wetzel
So beyond happy with the outcome of my case. A very lovely and caring law firm. Highly recommend it.
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02 Mar, 2023 by Dean zellers
I have known Bill for 27 years when i first met him at age 29. I just knew when i needed an attorney William (Bill) has been my first call, If he could not help me , he knew someone who could.
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25 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
Read their stance on a few topics on Facebook I don’t know if they could be trusted. Hmmm
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24 Mar, 2011 by Timothy
Back in July, circumstances necessitated my need for a custody lawyer. Having no references, I checked Craigslist and was extremely fortunate to get in touch with Marissa. Over these past several months, she has been more than helpful to me. I have complete confidence, not only in her ability, but in her integrity. She is sincere, straightforward, honest and very easy to work with.
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25 Jul, 2010 by Courtney
I have known Merrisa as a family attorney for years. I have witnessed her skill in and out of the courtroom. Not only a fearless defender of her clients rights, but someone who makes the client part of her team. When I received a subpoena to appear at a deposition, my first call was to Merrisa. The prospect of being stuck between two very powerful, very well funded sets of attorneys, in case I had knowledge of both sides, put a bit of fear in me. Merrisa immediately put me at ease. She took command and managed the demands of the requests that both side were making on my time and knowledge. She sat down with me and explained her role, my role, and the roles of everyone involved in the deposition. This preparation made the event go off smoothly. Merrisa worked with the defendants counsel, and left me to answer the questions without any worry or anxiety. The 7 hour ordeal would have been far more difficult without the calm, direct, and firm hand that Merrisa used to get me through the day. Whether you are looking for a Family Practice attorney, legal advise, or counsel that can guide you through the maze that is the law, I can say that Ms. Coleman-Bishop is the attorney you should bring to your side. I witnessed a local attorney stand up for my rights in front of some the best lawyers that the entertainment and internet industry can hire. She did not flinch, back down, or take bait when they tried to knock her off her game. She stayed on task. I am honored to recommend Merrisa Coleman-Bishop.
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01 Jan, 2021 by Stefani
I hired attorney Medaris in my child custody case after reading his reviews & speaking to him on the phone during his free consultation. The man was rude, embarwssned me in front of the judge, wasn’t prepared on my case to go before the judge, which was embarrassing, and you have to pay him a substantial amount of money (cash same day) for literally saying 3 words, that were not helpful and quite frankly embarrassing. When asked questions about what this document meant or what did the judge just order? He rudely would make it well known he didn’t want to be there. Maybe he is burned out and looking forward to retiring.
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31 Jul, 2017 by Christine
Attorney Medearis was very knowledgeable and informed me of my rights and discussed the best strategy. His paralegal held my hand, guided me, comforted me and dealt with my ex when he called their office. Attorney Medearis chose the Mediator known for getting results. What I wanted most was freedom and a chance to live the rest of my life in peace. Thanks to Attorney Medearis I have that chance. He also recognized the financial hardship and allowed me to set up a payment plan I could afford.
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29 Jun, 2017 by Christy
I contacted Attorney Steven Medearis’ office from a referral from a family member. I want to thank and recommend Mr. Medearis for guiding me through a very trying time in my life. Mr. Medearis and his staff really know what they are doing and made this process effortless. I initially thought my divorce could be handled amicably, yet financial support issues quickly arose with my uncooperative ex. Mr. Medearis sincerely had mine and my children’s best interest in mind. He explained everything clearly and with precision of what to expect in the process. Mr. Medearis impressed upon me that while no one wants divorce to happen to them because this process can be extremely trying, he would be there to support me through this stressful time. Throughout the process, Mr. Medearis and his office staff were so amazing. They made the process seem easy and communicated every step of the tiring process. The office gave me information and confidence in the process. I cannot express my gratitude enough and would recommend him to anyone. Having someone who is your advocate during this difficult chapter in your life will alleviate so much stress and is really worth it.
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09 Dec, 2023 by Anonymous
She’s only out for the money. Comes across nice in the beginning but things change fast! She refuses to try and settle with the only party. She only wants to go to trial where she will take all your money! After draining me of every dime I had I found a VERY COMPETENT helpful attorney who helped me and my x settle out of court. Then after we sold our home and I went to pick up the check Andre refused to sign off claiming I owed her money. I couldn’t get the check from the house until I paid her an additional 25,000 on top of the thousands I had already paid her, She’s a money shark. RUN THE OTHER WAY!
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20 Jun, 2022 by Felicity
Caring, kind, honest and helpful!!! This is the attorney I will hire when and if I need one! She walked me through fear and confusion. She explained things to me and made a game plan with me. She did not try to fear monger me into hiring her prematurely! Much respect for this attorney. She has also allowed me to contact her and ask questions. Thanks Andrea!
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31 May, 2018 by Timothy conery
Andrea represented me in a child support case. Once the State of California was involved my support payments tripled! With Andrea's experience and her teams great forensic research my Child Support payments returned back to what I had originally been paying! There is no doubt that Andrea Whitehill made a significant change in my life for the better...
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14 Jul, 2023 by Shelly
I highly recommend hiring Mary to anyone. She helped me get custody of my children and divorce an abusive marriage. Her communication was superior, she helped ease my feelings of fear and explained everything in detail so I understood everything explicitly as the case went on. Do not hesitate to hire her. Her thoroughness and professionalism were outstanding.
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22 Jun, 2023 by Megan
So grateful to have found and hired Mary. I live in another state, and fighting a custody divorce case was very overwhelming alone. After I hired Mary she took care of everything! She was extremely professional and stayed true to the facts. She was the strong sturdy force I needed thanks to her years of experience. I won my case and I finally get to move on with my life because of Mary. I would absolutely hire her again if I ever needed a court case taken care of again. She was very reliable.
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22 Jun, 2023 by Lc
In a high conflict child custody case, Mary Malone was not only extremely knowledgeable and reliable, but very client focused and would check in and make sure I knew what was happening at all times. She handled my case and other major issues promptly and effectively. She continues to help me in situations that I could not navigate alone. I recommend her to anyone who needs legal support. She is known to be a gem in the community and without hesitation, I give Mary Malone my highest recommendation.
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14 Sep, 2022 by Amber
I came to Darci in panic as my ex-husband and father of my 2 kids was loosing all self control. He had already been effecting us for a decade due to his uncontrolled mental illness, however it had now turned to death threats, stalking and harassment in a consistent way. After hearing from other lawyers that I did not have enough to be awarded a DVRO, Darci assured me I had plenty of documentation and sure enough she got me a 5 year domestic violence restraining order which also gave me sole custody of the kids with only supervised visits between the kids and their dad. Later she helped me turn my legal separation into a divorce and after that she helped me get my Move Away request put through the court once I remarried and moved away to a different state. After my ex requested unsupervised time with the kids, something I knew was unsafe and both kids did not want, Darci helped me argue against a terrible court mediator who did not look at any of the 100+ pages of documentation showing the father was not safe and suggested I obtain a Custody Evaluator to more thoroughly review the situation and facts and make more informed and safer conclusions. I paid the money to that evaluator, which was not cheap, but so worth the money. Now their dad has substantive tasks he must accomplish before either me or the courts are OK with unsupervised time (26 weeks of anger mgmt, weekly therapy, psychiatry for meds, requiring more visits on his part to show effort, reunification therapy with the kids, etc). Beware of bad court appointed mediators, however Darci helped me immensely to sort through the tough decisions and emotions of the events and come to a conclusion that was safe and in the best interest for the children. This process was not cheap, but children never are and if you are going to pay for anything it should be for the well-being of your kids. I would definitely recommend Darci McKean for anyone dealing with the issues I mentioned above.
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29 Nov, 2021 by Carly
Darci was my attorney for a messy custody case that also involved DV and a protective order. She was amazing, and made THE difference in winning our case. She was able to grasp the situation quickly, understood the proper steps to counter his tactics, and handled them like a BOSS! Her declaration drafts and responses were always perfect and succinct, and she was extremely efficient with her time. She masterfully managed our case and I could not have asked for a better attorney. She is absolutely one of the very, very best!!
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24 Jan, 2020 by Sima
I usually dont write bad reviews but I know how painfull could be to have an incometent lawyer.In a few words Darci Mckean is  incompetent with no care and empathy. She was my lawyer for more than a year in a case with no custody ,no fight over assets involved and could not finalized my divorce. Due to errors in filling my case was denied many many times.At he end with once consultation with another lawyer my divorce was finalized in a month without a lawyer.
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19 Apr, 2018 by Anonymous
"I knew the moment I met Holly Schuttler that she would help me navigate the difficult process of going through a divorce. This road was very foreign to me and I needed advice, assistance and most importantly, expert legal counsel. Her strength, compassion and guidance made me feel that she would fight for my children and me. She clearly understood what I was going through and what I was up against. She successfully provided guidance to many others before me. Her sage advice instilled confidence in me, which helped me get through this difficult time in my life. I genuinely appreciated the unwavering support of Holly and her staff, specifically Marissa Gart. I would not hesitate to refer anybody who needed a matrimonial attorney to Holly Schuttler."
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04 Apr, 2018 by Hollyanne
Holly Schuttler represented me through a very complicated divorce and I wouldn't have wanted anyone else by my side! She handled every step with grace, integrity and professionalism. Holly truly cares about her clients and looks to the best interest of children. She was always available to answer my questions and knew how to calm my fears. Holly is exceptional at what she does and is a great communicator. She is very knowledgeable of the law and clearly explained all my options throughout the process. I am so thankful I had her by my side and I always recommend her to others without hesitation!
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20 Nov, 2016 by Eric
Ms. Schuttler served as my attorney on a complicated divorce. Throughout the process, she was always extremely understanding, explained complex legal issues simply, was able to think and react quickly on her feet, and was a superb litigator. Overall, she is an outstanding professional attorney and I can honestly give her my highest recommendation.
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27 Oct, 2019 by Christine
Jessica was my lawyer when I went through a difficult divorce. She always listened and was very supportive throughout the process. Jessica's knowledge and strength were things I admired all throughout the process.I was able to achieve the outcome I wanted with Jessica's representation. I would recommend her to everyone.
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13 Nov, 2018 by Clement
She handled my case very well and every has been done on the a time. I really like the way she contacted my case.
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23 Jul, 2018 by Andrea
Getting a divorce is full of difficult, emotional decisions. Jessica and the team at at the McKeon Law Firm helped guide me through the hard decisions that come from a difficult divorce. Jessica was always on top what was happening in my case, always willing to talk through all of the details and adept at helping me remove the emotion from my decisions so that I could make good choices for me and my kids future. Jessica is smart, capable, patient, efficient, detail oriented and organized and I knew I was in great hands from our first meeting. I am so grateful that I hired her as my attorney. It was the best decision I could have made.
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21 Nov, 2019 by Anonymous
I dont suggest Lisa as a lawyer at all. My case has been going on for almost 2 years and for a first time offense (DWI), ALOT of money, and her saying what she "could" do..... she didnt show up to court twice instead sent her husband. She didnt know what was going on with my case the times I went to talk to her. When I talked to probation and they said I would have to do a 90 day out patient program and went to her office upset about it because I have a 2 jobs and trying to finish school and pay my bills she gave me attitude and said "what's wrong with that," as a lawyer I would expect more. She wants a monthly payment so of course after almost 2 years she has been paid in full and I cant even get any of my money back with my court case still pending.
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14 May, 2019 by Luca
After almost a year and a half of hard work. She fought for justice in my case and ultimately I received a deserved dismissal. I was innocent from the beginning and she fought for me. Very grateful!
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14 May, 2019 by Luca
After almost a year and a half of hard work. She fought for justice in my case and ultimately I received a deserved dismissal. I was innocent from the beginning and she fought for me. Very grateful!
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25 Jan, 2023 by Bryan
To tell you a little of my case, I was going through a case involving CPS as my new born son was born positive for methamphetamines. My wife and mother of my new born son at the time was also positive prior to birth and at birth without my knowledge of. My wife feared I might take "our" son away because I did not do drugs and could because I was honest and had a full time job with no run ins with the law. My intention was never to do that to my wife at the time, I was more than willing to work it out with her in an attempt to repair our marriage and do what CPS was requesting as well as keep our son safe. During the first few weeks of involvement after the birth, my wife failed a UA and in turn knowing that CPS can take the baby away put all allegations on me, one being domestic violence. I hired Nicole for that incident, of which she proved that I was innocent and the case was dismissed later. During this incident my wife filed rape charges on me a month after this last allegation of DV. I found out by a police officer calling me, I asked Nicole if she could talk with them and represent me for that as well. Nicole had a good team working with Zach Myers whom not only represented me but I felt confident having someone not only law savvy but confident when they talked before the judge. I feel that those two things are critical in having great representation. That case also got dismissed proving my innocence. While Nicole did not have any part of my CPS case, helping me with those two allegations and proving my innocence protected me from incarceration, and the ability to divorce and get full custody of my son today. I am very pleased with her work as I have learned through this process of what to look for in choosing a good lawyer for a case that is needed. The other thing I found out to be great about Nicole is that she is compassionate, patient and understanding though the process from start to finish. She always had time to take my call or respond in a timely matter.
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14 Dec, 2021 by Mike
Nichole was the attorney assigned to my case when my attorney from puget law group (Nick) was unavailable for the hearing. She handled an anti harassment order filed against me filled with lies and Nichole was ferocious from the start. She kept me updated and talked me through the whole process. She showed no mercy and got the case dismissed. She speaks with confidence and you can tell she cared about my outcome. Nichole and this firm care about their clients. Thank you Nichole.
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18 Jun, 2021 by Anonymous
Nichole is more worried about climbing the ladder then people's money or criminal record. She sucked day 1. I told her I wanted my money back after our first hearing. She dragged me on never filing one motion on false charges, She made huge mistakes in my case, used up all the continuance. Then when I comain about her to Dan, he withdraws from the case. Doesn't refund any money to this point, none of my files or disks returned. She is the Worst attorney I've ever known. She more if an infractions attorney. Which hello public, that means might as well have a public defender . Puget Law Group as a whe is basically a DUI lawfir.. They can't handle complicated cases, shoot they can't handle misdemeanor cases. If your in real hot water, stay clear.
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