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05 Aug, 2023 by Anonymous
Do not get her she's horrible she portrays herself as something that she's not
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06 Dec, 2019 by Betsy
My case was unique in Ohio. As a WA state grandma I was seeking visitation for my granddaughter. I chose Virginia through the internet. Always Virginia was very professional and very thorough. She mostly answered the phone herself and kept me on track; she was always available and sometimes with the three hour difference in time it was difficult for both of us. If she couldn't reach me then she would email promptly. I ended up stepping down from the case; knowing that we would most likely win; however the situation itself became a no-win situation. As in the beginning so was the ending, an honest, forthright attorney. I was never sorry that I chose Virginia to guide me through this journey. Thank you.
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29 Jan, 2016 by Anonymous
Worst experience I have ever had with an attorney. I wish others had warned me. Was just trying to get child support and settled because I couldn't deal with her anymore.
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10 Apr, 2022 by Sleepless scribbler
Mr Benedetto represented me in my divorce. My case had international elements, and I had previously consulted another lawyer who told me that even serving my foreign spouse would be very difficult. Mr. Benedetto got this important task done easily and quickly. Right away, he had some creative ideas that I would not have thought of, and that I believe most lawyers would not have thought of. These creative ideas led to a very good settlement for me, whereas less creative thinking would have probably left me with very little. He was knowledgeable throughout and struck a good balance between consulting me as to what I wished done, but advising me on what would be best. I never felt he forced my hand, but still, he had a way of easing me into what would be most in my interest for me to do. I would say he is a peacemaker at heart, which is not what one expects from a lawyer. But I feel it is the best approach in family law cases, and in my case led to settlement. The opposing lawyer was always trying to fight, and to escalate situations that were already anger provoking. Mr. Benedetto had a great way of calming the situation at various junctions where, without his input, I think a settlement might have become impossible due to the anger of everyone else involved, including the other lawyer! Another real plus is that he is very easy to get in touch with. I have heard nightmarish stories from friends who hired other lawyers, who were not responsive to their calls. Mr. Benedetto was very responsive and available. He really made me feel as if my case was special. I'm sure he makes every client feel this way, and I highly recommend him as a great lawyer, ethical person and just an all around good man.
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22 Feb, 2021 by Wilenda bolden
I have dealt with Mr. Cooke for many years. He do his part and I do mine and then the case is signed sealed and closed before you know it.
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16 Feb, 2021 by Sara tanner
I worked with Ted about 15 years ago on a very big case. He was the most attentive and efficient injury lawyer I’ve ever dealt with. His follow ups sometimes were frequently but needed and he won my case in a very short time! Over the past 15 years I have trusted Ted to refer many friends and family; as well as him always being available to answer my questions. I highly recommend him and would definitely work with him again!
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05 Jan, 2022 by Csp
At first she was sweet and I believed that she had my best interest. But once I paid her the money she asked for she became Angry and told me that if I didn’t respond to her text within an hour she would fire me. I just left the first attorney who was failing miserably for this lady. She also worked with the other side and was getting paid under the table and when asked what was going on She denied it .But few days went buy .that 14000 bill we owed said paid in full. She has no loyalty and does not honor her word.please understand that anybody who had a good review of Roz I’m sure somehow someway was cocoo for coco pops
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05 Jan, 2021 by Joev
We went to court unprepared. I received a restraining order, my new attorney said Roz would have filed a form it would have gotten dropped. She went to court with me and did not say anything and let court run it’s course. I agree with other reviews, you get what you pay for.
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16 Dec, 2017 by A.b.c.
I hired Roz Bateman-Smith, Esq. for an extremely complicated and contentious divorce involving domestic violence/restraining order with a shared child/custody. She was extremely easy to communicate and work with and solidly reliable in my most troubling times. Her demeanor in a heated exchange in nothing short of composed and professional. One of the most important things to me is that I knew she truly cared about the safety of me and my children. After the divorce was finalized, I hired her once more. She represented me again in court after it was revealed my ex committed a horrible crime against a child. Once I knew I needed a lawyer she was the first and only lawyer I called! She helped prove that we needed even more protection in the form of strict supervised visitation, confidentiality of our location and a maximum term protective order. For the past two years, she's been invaluable and I will always be grateful for the role she played in the lives of me and my children.
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06 May, 2024 by Katrina williamson
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10 Dec, 2023 by Ashtyn turnbow
Ms. Greene-Campbell is an excellent mediator. Very fair, reasonable, and kind.
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02 Apr, 2023 by A. king
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10 May, 2024 by Tim
Juliette was great at walking me through a very difficult and awkward process. She helped try to find the easiest way through, even when the other party was not very cooperative. Her advice was very straightforward and always available on request.
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14 May, 2022 by Anonymous
Ms. Dame did not gain one thing for me. Rather than be solution oriented, and offer equitable solutions, she incites anger which is not in your best interest., almost criminal style. She didn’t make me aware of Ohio laws that would have a detrimental effect on my outcome, much to my disadvantage. I would not recommend her.
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03 Apr, 2018 by Anonymous
Juliette is competent and knowledgeable. My biggest disappointment and frustration was the way she handled my case. There were 2 instances where she appeared in judge's chambers with my former spouse's attorney that I found out about after it occurred. I was not kept informed until very late in the proceedings as to what was going on and how she was going to handle the situation. Her assistant always made sure the invoice was sent on time, but responding to my voice mail or email messages took days and sometimes over a week would go by before either of them would answer my questions or concerns. I did a lot of research on my own to defray costs, like checking on my former spouse's pension and did spreadsheets showing how much money I had spent over the years on our children's education, living expenses, my ex spouses legal bills, etc. to prove how negligent he had been over the course of our marriage. All they (my attorney and his) seemed to focus on was how much money I made and how little he made despite the fact that he has been and is still a pot user and that is why he was habitually underemployed. The verbal, mental and psychological abuse I suffered seemed to not even matter so I finally gave up and paid on a settlement which means he won and I lost. At least I'm rid of him now but I truly felt like my attorney and his attorney just decided to wear me down and get it over with.
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05 Feb, 2011 by Anonymous
Pressured to agree to joint custody and shouldn't have done it. Didn't know once I did it would be almost impossible to change.
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02 Sep, 2010 by Barbie
Do yourself a favor and hire Scott and save time and money. Make sure both parties agree on everything and just hire one attorney not two. Scott can handle the whole divorce and be done. Don't make it complicated. Take it from me been there done it....
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14 Apr, 2010 by Anonymous
Mr. Finkbeiner did a great job on my divorce/custody case. He was very good in court, knew the law and was able to get me through a very complicated custody battle with my ex. Mr. Finkbener kept me informed on my case and was responsive to my questions. I definitely recommend him.
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28 Jun, 2024 by Edgarivanov85
Steve is a great guy and someone you can trust with your case. I had a assault charge on me and he went to court multiply times for me trying to dismiss the case until it was time for trail and the prosecutor didn't want to go to trail with Steve and dropped the case. I would recommend him to anyone his a good knowledgeable attorney with very fair pricing. Thanks Steve!
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14 Jan, 2022 by Anonymous
Too busy running for County Board of Supervisors than to spend time on my case. Lucky to get a call once a week.
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10 Aug, 2021 by Victoria
Extremely thorough. Very responsive. Excellent office staff. Stayed on top of a very tough real estate transaction. Didn't miss a beat. Will be using him when we purchase our 'forever' home, hopefully next year .
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03 May, 2021 by Anonymous
If you’re ever in a pickle, you’re screwed. Misplaced home survey, he has no record
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20 Mar, 2023 by Rhonda hartman
Lawyer Bridges is easy to talk to and has helped me a lot after my husband passed away!
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18 Mar, 2023 by Kadesha thompson
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30 Nov, 2022 by Kelly queen
John Bridges came highly recommended to us after my father died for estate planning. We had a good meeting and liked him a lot. One of the 5 documents we paid for was wrong. We asked that it be corrected. We were told it would be. It’s been several months and we can’t get a return call. We have called 6-8 times. Very disappointed! We paid a lot for these documents.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Don good
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26 Oct, 2020 by Darren holly
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25 Oct, 2018 by Valo skelington
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25 Jun, 2022 by Felicia ball lyons
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04 Jan, 2020 by Vincent shang
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09 Oct, 2024 by Branden
I retained Mr Sabbak for two separate misdemeanor charges that were a decade old. I live in Florida now, so I had to rely on online reviews to help make a decision on which attorney to hire for my cases. I decided on Mr Sabbak because he seemed charismatic on the phone. The first case he was able toget resolved, but on the same conditions that were presented to me 11 years ago when I had no attorney. He did get a warrant recalled for me, but then pushed me towards a resolution that I said from the start I did not want and leveraged the fact that I was out of state to get me to agree to the terms (a stark contrast to what he said he could accomplish on the phone). He did however represent himself and me well for the 2 sentences he said while we were in court. The lack of integrity comes in on the second case. He stated that he could not enter into representation on my second case since I had never been arrested and it was just a warrant. Thus, I had to turn myself in and make first appearance so he could represent me. Upon surrendering myself and waiting for my first appearance court, my charges were dropped. Since I had only received representation in one case, and I retained Mr Sabbak for two cases, I asked for a partial refund upon my release since I had paid in full for two cases. Mr Sabbak said that our retainer was a "flat fee" which wasn't indicated in the retainer and non-refundable. I was VERY adamant about my dire financial situation through our communications and had to borrow money to be able to retain counsel. I never received a response from Mr sabbak after expressing dissatisfaction about the lack of refund. Like I said very little integrity, I would never reccomend such an attorney.
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09 Oct, 2024 by Syed jamal
nice work excellent excellent skill nice keep it ep woow i m very happy soo
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08 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
Mr Hernandez has no scruples he has a lot of hate for women. Mr Hernandez was supposed to be my x and my attorney instead he badgered, bullied and abused me in a court of law He will say things that have zero truth about anyone that stands up for themselves against him. There are a lot of good family law attorneys out there but he is not one
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05 Sep, 2024 by Teresa
Daniel acted as the legal representative for my husband throughout his custody battle. He has a profound understanding of the law and passionately defends your rights. Although my husband encountered several rejections from the courts regarding an increase in custody, he ultimately attained a 60/40 custody agreement and made substantial adjustments to holiday schedules and pickup arrangements after hiring Daniel. He’s great!
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29 Feb, 2024 by Hazel tsimogianis
Must not be so great as they dont return your call to set up an appointment & then don't pick up their phones. I will report to my insurane carrier to eliminate from their list of referrals.
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19 Nov, 2023 by Jennie roberts
Mark is so much more than just an attorney. I learned so much from him through my divorce process. If you are needing a high conflict divorce attorney, Mark is definitely who you should use. If there are children involved, Mark will offer you resources to help your children through the process also. Navigating the legal system is daunting and divorcing a narcissist is scary too, I trusted Mark to help me get through it and he did not disappoint!
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06 Feb, 2023 by Carl bernsten
This attorney is terrible. He's only after your retainer and will not talk to you for 10 seconds without billing you. I understand you have to bill to make money but at the rate he charges, he is terrible. Can't control a courtroom and the opposing judge or opposing lawyer eat him up.
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29 Apr, 2021 by Hagen barney
He was very ignorant when I had questions and I was just asking questions and he was being very rude about everything he was responding about
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17 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
She is money motivated ONLY ! I can’t express how she mishandled and fumbled my case. I spent 10’s ($48,000 to be exact) of thousands of dollars only to be in a worse place than before due to her lack of preparation and knowledge of a case. Despite being hired through multiple motions. She failed communicate on multiple times to a judge a clear cut and dry case of contempt. She wanted to settle the parenting plan which was not in my favor. It was like she worked for or knew the opposing council. She was outsmarted and out witted in all aspects against the opposing council.
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30 Dec, 2023 by Cynthia kinne
Dylana is an amazing attorney. She helped me make decisions when I was unable to, guided me in the direction that would be most beneficial for myself and child, and always listened and acknowledged how I felt. I would recommend her to anyone!
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09 Nov, 2023 by N marin
Dylana Jones of Wakefield Legal was an excellent (and triumphant) advocate for me regarding a particularly challenging DVPO case involving a narcissistic abuser with a JD. She is kind, responsive, sympathetic and genuine beyond being highly skilled and capable in many areas. 10/10 Highly recommend.
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18 Apr, 2024 by Hatin' allday74
The best Attorney of all times. Diligent, compassionate, and to the point. Him and his staff go the extra mile for you. I'm ever so grateful and pleased. Keep up the amazing work. Bless!
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04 Apr, 2024 by Nick ghafouria
I’ve read all the reviews and that’s the furthest thing from the truth Roy Nelson saved my fiancé and one of my closest friends from definite jail time he is a great lawyer and even more important he don’t treat his clients as case numbers but as people thanks Roy I thank you so much!!!!
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03 Apr, 2024 by Doretta breedlove
Where do I begin😁Let me start by sayIng Roy Nelson is the GOAT.💪FIRST TIME MEETING HIM WAS ON MY HUSBAND 1st court date fighting an Attempted murder and 15 other charges, when I tell u Roy stepped up for us without receiving a dime after that day I paid for his services and he delivered just as he and his assistant Grover said would happen.All charges were dismissed except 2 he was let out on an OR and sentence to probation. I will forever be grateful for Roy and his team they showed concern ,called checked on my family it was truly a blessing meeting them ❤️THE GREATEST LAWYER IN LAS VEGAS NV HANDS DOWN...,
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22 Sep, 2022 by Andy
After having a falling out with my partner, I started exploring legal representation to discuss a divorce. I met with a number of attorneys in the area and decided to move forward with having representation from Megan Clark. I couldn’t have asked for better services provided through the divorce process. As this was a difficult time for me, Megan was able to keep me focused on what is most important. So much happens through a divorce process that it is easy to get lost but Megan is incredible at knowing what the important issues to focus on are. She was patient with me, listening to my situation and hardships. It was difficult not to react to every issue that arose during my divorce but having support from Megan kept things clearer. Keeping it simple and educating me gave the confidence I needed to get through my divorce. Megan kept my best interests at heart and cared for me as a client. I would highly recommend Megan Clark to all friends, family, and anyone else that is in need of reliable legal advice. After a lengthy legal battle, Megan provided me with his superb legal skills that eventually ended my divorce in success.
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30 Jan, 2022 by Peter
I hired Ms. Clark years ago due to a dispute in my divorce settlement. $7000 later, I wouldn't say I was fully happy but could've been worse. 4 years later, I have $600 left on credit and now trying to get that measly bit back is impossible. No one is answering my emails or voice-mail. I got her secretary FINALLY on the phone last month and was told "Invoices will be mailed out in January". Wait... no... that's not what I'm calling about. Too late; she hung up. I am truly and honestly confused. Am I not entitled to any monies on account? At least answer me and tell me that. I wouldn't recommend this firm being that my ex's attorney got everything they asked for and very little went my way... But that's not why the 1 star. Not only did I draw the short straw in the end, but lost the $600 crumb leftover as well.
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14 Jun, 2019 by Sherriann bessette
This woman represented my late husband. It was awful. She was terrible to me in the court room. But she cares. I realized when all was said and done that the reason I hated her was because she is amazing at her job! If you are looking for a shark and a lawyer who actually cares she is it! A Laywer like her is hard to find!
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23 May, 2024 by Marty eddy
Larry did everything he said he would. Thank you Larry.
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16 Apr, 2024 by Justin scott
Vashia represented me very well in a long dragged out process. Would recommend to anyone needing assistance with legal issues.
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02 Apr, 2024 by Lauren hug
Michael Wallace was an amazing lawyer for me! He helped save my dog from being euthanized! Very professional and knowledgeable. 5/5 stars!
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12 Oct, 2024 by Anonymous
Hourly rates are much higher than other divorce attorneys in the Tri-City area and he over-charges hours for unnecessary work (extra hours). Mr. Lau also acted unethically by repeatedly pressuring the opposing counsel to transfer funds prior to the final divorce decree, which resulted in significantly more billable hours.
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31 Jul, 2024 by Abel a lopezg
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13 Dec, 2023 by Evans hsu
“Steve is truly remarkable as a family lawyer. His professionalism and efficiency in handling legal matters were exceptional, and I found his services to be reasonably priced. Additionally, during our court appearances, I felt completely at ease and confident with Steve representing me. I wholeheartedly recommend Steve for anyone seeking a competent and reassuring family lawyer.”
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08 Aug, 2022 by Tim
My ex took my Son to Illinois on an order written by a Commissioner in Bakersfield. She wanted a $50 consult fee. I paid $25 in cash, and wrote a check for the other $25. After getting paid and putting out her cigarette, she told me, "I can't help you, take it up in Illinois." That was twenty years ago, without a visitation order, I HAVEN'T SEEN HIM SINCE. I PUT A STOP PAYMENT ON THE CHECK. JUSTICE?
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02 Feb, 2022 by Anonymous
Cynthia yelled at me while explaining a visitation order. I could not for the life of me understand the judges order and during a phone call she yelled at me while explaining it. She l apologized after - said she had a long day, but the experience rubbed me the wrong way. Her staff was great and always gave our family updated through email and phone calls.
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14 Aug, 2021 by Anonymous
Considering hiring this attorney , but her prices are doubled compared to a few other local offices…so do some research beforehand. Her personality was great and I found some helpfulness in the advice I was given. After my consult I spoke with a friend who hired her as her attorney to gain insight on what it’ll be like working with her. she said lots things would always pop up because of personal events happening in Cynthias life. Which caused delay with her case. She also mentioned her office manager just wasn’t the best to work with and always made her feel stupid for asking about her case or having any questions at all. She ended up hiring someone different.. I will mention.. I didn’t like how her office manager spoke with me when I scheduled my consult either. So extremely rude with snide comments. When I called back to see how I could pay, I was greeted with a different office staff who seemed more polite and helpful to my concerns for payment! I spoke with this lady for about 10 minutes. If I remember correctly her name was Marlene! If you call this attorneys office just make sure to speak with her! Extremely helpful!! Thought I’d leave a more recent review since I struggled to find one. Still debating hiring Cynthia. Will leave an updated review when I have decided.
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02 May, 2023 by Sean
Handled a very difficult child support case, also handled me when animated. Refocused on objectives, explained the strategy. Brought it home, just as explained.
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05 Jan, 2023 by Anonymous
Ian actually listens, understands, and is able to succinctly summarize and grasp what others can't no matter how many times you say it or in how many different ways. Ian helped me feel relief I cannot put into words, and to breathe not only a deep sigh of it but much more easily than I have in years! I will forever be grateful to Ian and admit this type of counsellor is better than the 1 with 1 l.... Why I was changing my profession. To heal, often people just need to feel heard, receive justice, so they can move on with their lives and have closure. Lawyers like Ian can help real healing begin.
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25 Feb, 2021 by Anonymous
I am very pleased with Ian. I hired him to help me with a matter and he is still working on it right now. He always encourages his clients to stay calm we got this. He makes me feel at ease even though I want to bug him all the time but I also know he has other clients. Don't always give into what others experience each case is different. He goes into detail of what he is doing and how it is going to happen. This is the second time I am using him.
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03 May, 2022 by Kirby brunson
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13 Apr, 2020 by Lindsey elliott
Great support staff! Love the Candy jar! Very Informative!
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01 Jun, 2020 by Anonymous
Mr Johnson is a terrible person, let alone attorney. I have been fighting for my rights of visitation with my children, and due to false allegations made by my ex husband, allegations i can prove are false, Mr Johnson treated me like i was a liar. He did not help my case in any way. Not worth the time or money.
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15 Apr, 2016 by Scott
A superb attorney. Eric immediately impressed me. Affable, compassionate, sympathetic, empathetic, and fully invested. Eric worked tirelessly on my case. He made it his personal mission to do everything in his power to ensure a successful outcome. Hire him now and sleep well at night.
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16 Mar, 2016 by Aaron
I was hit with a false child abuse allegation at the commencement of my divorce and thought my life was over. Things were a total disaster. DCFS had substantiated the false abuse, a TRO prevented me from having any contact with my kids and they were being badly alienated with the help of a biased therapist. Eric fought hard for me and we accomplished the impossible. I now enjoy regular visitation and all that drama is behind me. Eric is an excellent attorney for someone who is up against the ropes. I highly recommend him.
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01 Jun, 2021 by Sarah
I was really frustrated after reading some of these reviews. Leigh has been extremely supportive and encouraging during this difficult process. She is a matter of fact, tell it like it is kind of person but isn't that the kind of person you want standing up for you in court? Leigh's prices are so reasonable, I was so afraid I wouldn't be able to afford a lawyer and I prayed for a miracle. Leigh has been doing this for a long time and I am grateful for her knowledge, guidance and support. I am confident that walking into this courtroom with her by my side is the best choice I could have made.
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27 Apr, 2018 by Justin
Leigh was not reliable nor did she provide the effort you would expect when dealing with legal issues. I was very open and upfront with her regarding my case and needs as a client, but Leigh couldn't provide the same respect back. After my consultation, which I thought was comforting, I spent money immediately to retain her due to the complication of my case. Leigh showed up to every court hearing either as court checked in or had already started, which left no time to consult with her going into a hearing about expectations, needs, and facts required for judge. During the hearing, due to lack of consultation, I consistently had to try to provide input or request things on an instant before hearing would be over. After hearings is when Leigh would communicate with us, in which she charged for. After I received my first invoice, not only did she charge the incorrect rate, but she would charge for simple communication (reading and responding to my emails). Not only was her hours spent on tasks appearing to be inflated, Leigh also didn't provide a receipt for a cash transaction, then wouldn't credit the money provided to her until I gave my bank statement reflecting my atm withdrawl. She blamed "personal" reason as means to not crediting me, but I had to advise her multiple times she didn't credit me. Now comes the unethical aspect, which occurred every hearing. I'm not sure if race played a role in her character judgment, but Leigh would tell my wife and I we couldn't afford her nor the effort to fight for my rights as a father. This was the single most disrespectful and inappropriate thing I've ever been told, from someone I looked to for counsel. There was no indication of my ability to pay, when I keep my terms to our contract regarding payment. Then when asked to actually make effort to progress the case, Leigh consistently told me she couldn't do anything. Therefore it left me with no other choice but to move on from her services. BE CAUTIOUS IN RETAINING THIS ATTORNEY, she will force you to do all the footwork, legal processes, and more while she collects your money. Also, if you can't afford her suggestions, don't expect her to fight for you in your case. I believe Leigh thought she had a money case because of the high conflict I'm involved in, but she didn't expect me to be as efficient as I am in my case. Just as stated from the anonymous reviewer, they were 100% correct about Leigh. Dont believe me, theres other sites that have reviews on her as well dating back to 2009 of her poor and unethical work, in a simple Google search, which I do regret not doing before retaining her. I would highly suggest you review your invoices and contract before you make a legal decision.
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02 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous
She's very good on billing you for hours that she probably never did considering on how badly she arranged my file. I deeply regret that I had to deal with her. Please do a favor to yourself and AVOID this attorney. Good luck!
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28 Jul, 2019 by Clay singleton
Ben Ramsey is the consummate professional. I had a very complex case and he sorted the many interwoven issues and was able to focus our time, and the opposing counsel's time, on only the most important items. He has a great understanding of the law, but relates to clients very well.
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14 Apr, 2019 by Anthony
Very unprofessional. Does a decent job in Susanville only because there is such low standards in Susanville. Doesn’t do much more then take your money.
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14 Dec, 2018 by Rita antram
Mr. Ramsey was great to work with, he spent all the time necessary to put my mind at ease and answer all my questions.
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02 Jul, 2018 by Lee ann
I am paf! I paid this person a lot to begin with. She dropped the ball on making sure the court updated all the charges to DISMISSED. So then I had to pay her MORE to write me a letter stating the charges were dropped. AGAIN....SHE DID NOT FOLLOW THROUGH TO INSURE THE STATUS OF MY CASES REVEALED THE TRUE NATURE OF THE OUTCOME OF MY CASES...DROPPED! DISMISSED! SO NOW I’M GONNA BE Fkd WHEN I APPLY FOR MY VISA TO MOVE TO THE UK TO MARRY MY FIANCÉ! OWES ME MONEY!!!
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08 Nov, 2016 by William
I hired Alisha Ann Maestas after consulting with her via telephone. She was actually a referral from another brilliant attorney with a conflicting caseload. Living outside New Mexico, I became comfortable with Counselor Maesta's professional demeanor and unpretentious ability to listen and communicate her strategy. Her ensuing interview, forensic case review, and provision of advance notice of all proceedings and scheduling conferences convinced me that this was an excellent referral. Her direct experience in the Albuquerque court system, knowledge of the law, and ability to negotiate with the courts, saved us time, as well as travel and court costs, as she successfully negotiated and produced all documents necessary to waive arraignment and the need to personally appear. Needless to say, the relationship had a positive conclusion and I hold her service and wisdom in high regard.
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02 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
I was a client of Alisha Maestas. I hired her to represent me in a petty misdemeanor battery case. Once I paid her, I found her to be unresponsive and uncommunicative. When I was at my wits end trying to contact her for information about my case, I would threaten to fire her. This would elicit a text response (she preferred to communicate via text message). She would claim to be in back to back continuing education seminars and would be oddly argumentative and insulting towards me. She also made verbal assurances at our first and only meeting that she would try to retrieve my personal effects for me from the true aggressor in this case, but did not put this information in her contract and later tried to back out of this assurance. I also felt that she was not loyal to me as a customer, and therefore had difficulty trusting her. I found Ms Maestas to be very unprofessional.
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08 Jun, 2018 by Jo
Dave Hearrean is the lowliest attorney around. He represented a family member and the Judge told us we needed to review our options as he was never prepared. He was afraid of the prosecutor and had a panic attack or something that looked like it. He claimed to be a fierce bulldog in the court room but was actually a whimpering little puppy. He called all the family and told us all different stories. He is a LIAR and a CHEAT. The only phone call he returned was for wanting more money. He was a useless defender and he acted like his client was the problem. He never discussed issues with his client just did or not did do what he wanted. Beware of this sly talking, shaking (he can’t even write, it’s unreadable – he trembles almost constantly), and he is a nasty smelling chain smoker. We do NOT recommend him to anyone!!! He should not be licensed to practice law anywhere.
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04 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
Mr Hearrean is an awful attorney. He represented my son and we fired him half way through the process. He never returned any of our calls and after paying him the initial retainer treated us as a burden. I would not recommend him to anyone! Beware of this man he is a lier and a bad attorney!
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09 Feb, 2014 by Nick
Dave defended me on multiple cases.he got me out of everything. I was a bad person at one point in life but Dave inspired me to change my life and I'm proud to say today I work in the field of helping people in clean and sober living environment and I owe it to Dave giving me a second third fourth and fifth chance at life.I worked with many other attorneys and none came close to the compassion and caring Dave has
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13 Nov, 2012 by Anonymous
During my case, Ben was very thourough and maintained the best possible outcome. I couldn't have been more satisfied.
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11 Apr, 2012 by Anonymous
Did not do him homework. Many motions he should have filed but did not. I feel once he got my money he stopped working for me.
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24 Mar, 2011 by Brittany
Ben is a caring and supportive individual. He always let me know what to expect next and was extremely realistic and up-front. His price is very reasonable, and there are no hidden prices or surprises at the end. I would highly recommend working with Ben- he will take care of you, and he will not waste your time.
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01 Aug, 2022 by Staci kohler
I was going through a horrible divorce and needed to hire Dennis, he was always so nice to me and he also let me do payment plans he knew I was poor but I was going through a divorce already. It took about a year but he took care of everything and everything on my background check and everything is totally clear and free and great because of him!! I really didn’t even think he was that expensive either but with how good he is!! My ex-husband even hired him for something too I thought that was very funny because I used him against him so it shows how good my lawyer was. Dennis is the best!
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20 Sep, 2021 by Derek kemp
Never returned my calls after accepting the personal injury case. Has dragged on for 2 years.
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30 Apr, 2024 by Ephrem
I was very happy with the representation I received from Mrs. Jones Law firm. Very polite and professional.
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29 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
I’m just getting around to this a year later, first thing this lady has a snappy attitude, she showed up to the custody hearing with no cross-examination questions, I looked over at her she started making up a few questions on the spot right before her time to cross exam, I said to myself what in the hell. Prior to the child custody trial, I emailed her questions she could potentially ask because I knew the opposing party’s situation and they were not truthful. Throughout the entire trial she probably objected the opposing council a hand full of times. When I would look at her face, it was like a dear in the headlights, she was stuck. it was like she was afraid of the opposing council. We took a bathroom break during the custody hearing and my character witness came over to me and said you need to fire this lady, I told him, I had already paid her. During this entire experience, this attorney was extremely apathetic, she did the bare minimum, she did not put any effort into this case; really quick phone calls, did not put any time and research in the case. My child’s mom even asked me where did I get that lawyer from? This lawyer has absolutely no business in the legal field.
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18 Jun, 2022 by Carlos g
Mrs. Jones represented me in a CS case and she delivered what she promised. I remembered when I first interviewed her, I knew she would do a good job. However, she didn’t do a good job, she did an excellent job representing me. She responded all my emails in a timely manner, her assistant was always there with reminders and more. I worked with another lawyer before her and I learned how hard is to find a good family lawyer. Particularly those on the side of the father and I strongly recommend Jana Jones. You will not regret hiring her, she is very knowledgeable and she will have your best interest in mind when going to court. She know her way around the court and knows exactly how to address toughest judges. Bottom line…. She is really good One more thing and most important… when it comes to legal services… she is fair when it comes to her fees. You will not have any billing surprises, if you used legal services before you would know what I am talking about it. She is there to do the job, not to get your money.
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