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17 Nov, 2014 by Juan acosta
Everyone should be able to expect great results from a capable attorney who is clear with you about the scenario and your options. Juan outlined all the possibilities for my particular case, explained everything thoroughly and achieved results far beyond my expectations. He is friendly and approachable and even went out of his way in several instances to make sure everything was taken care of. I would recommend him to family and friends or anyone needing an excellent attorney.
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11 Oct, 2010 by Anonymous
If you are in need of legal assistance, then look no farther than Judge Joe Kendall. His experience speaks for itself. He knows the law so well, he rarely looks at his notes. He can explain the law too most Judges he is in front of. What more would you want than such a POWERFUL man,that will not let you down! And 85% of the time you will have a blast working with him! Other 15% I'll leave to myself! Hire him, he's the best! Oh, and he has the infamus James A. Rolfe as his mentor, it's the dream team!!'
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26 Oct, 2015 by Anonymous
Great lawyer my son got credit time served for the 3 days he was in jail and and had the felony reduced down to a misdemeanor with a plea of guilty on a case that he could have spent no less then two years in prison for but up to an maximum of 7 years that he could have been sentenced to that were based off of tampering with electrical lines and down to theft of services . I would definitely hire this man because he actually cares about his clients and it shows through the work he does to handle their cases.
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30 Aug, 2014 by Chris
If you need solid representation, Wayne J. Payne is the man! I am going to hire him to help my daughter. I visited her in jail today. Epic! Happy and sad. Mostly happy, she's amazing! A man walks into a restaurant and calls me by name. I'm the bartender. He knows my first name without introduction and I know his full name. Men like us need no introduction. Wayne J. Payne (the J. is silent) is one of the most intelligent and respectful man I've had the privilege of meeting. He's hired!
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28 Jun, 2017 by Tank
I was referred to Mr. Manning by the top two criminal attorneys in Georgia. Mr. Manning made himself available and quickly took control of a very unfortunate matter where, out of nowhere, I was falsely accused of a heinous act. His depth of knowledge of the law and his extensive history in navigating the intricate layers of a complex criminal matter are unparalleled. He is a formidable advocate to have representing you and I cannot recommend him highly enough!
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12 Oct, 2016 by Anonymous
Mr. Dillon is very good at handling campus disciplinary cases. He knows how to navigate the system and provides great advice. His team is very responsive and high quality.
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24 Aug, 2018 by Uuche
Great legal representation and counsel. An easy going fellow with a great personality. Pleasant Brodnax is the right and best choice for anyone seeking assistance on white collar issues. You will not be disappointed as satisfaction from his legal services is guaranteed.
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11 Jul, 2014 by Chris
Missy represented me in a white collar federal case. She made me feel very comfortable from the beginning and made sure that this conviction had "as little impact as on your life as possible," in her words. Whenever I called to speak with her, she would speak with me immediately and inform me of what was going on, and if she wasn't in the office then she would come to the jail personally to see me. In the event that she just could not make it, another attorney from the firm would come see me. She carefully reviewed my case with the intention of taking it to trial even though I knew that would not ultimately happen. With the exception of hardened criminals, being persecuted by the federal government is a very stressful situation, and it is important that you find an attorney that truly care about your case and about what happens to you. Professional, caring, attentive, intelligent and thorough, Missy Owen is all of these things.
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18 Dec, 2016 by Amanda
I was I charged with theft in Roanoke. I explained my charged to Mrs. Federico she listen and told me up front what my story sounded like and believed me. I did not steal anything, but she told me it was going to be very hard or to even get this dismissed. We went to court did the whole process. In the end she got the case dismissed. I admit I have do many things in my life and have never took anything from anyone before in my life. When I hired Mrs. Derrico I had been clean from drugs for 18 months. When I was using for 2yrs of my life I never took anything from anyone. Mrs. Derrico was upfront and honest with me and even put up with high strung fear of this charge. She believed me and I placed my faith in her. Believe if want to complaint about the cost of a lawyer then go with court a appointed lawyer and take your chances. Hiring a good lawyer is worth your future. To Mrs. Derrico is that lawyer. She was wonderful and did not play games. She was stright forward and did not tell me something to give me false hope. Thank you Derrico.
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23 May, 2016 by Anonymous
Cannot say enough good things about Drew Gibson. After an unfortunate mistake on my part, Drew did anything and everything to help with the legal repercussions I faced. He was patient, timely, and he truly cares about his clients! I 100% recommend using him.
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20 Sep, 2019 by Terry
George is a great attorney tells you what he thinks and dose what you want even if he don't think it's the best thing for you to do I was looking at 17 years and I had them down to 25 months I said no george said I should take the deal because 17 years is along time I'm not guilty and they dropped all charges without prejudice i rather of went to trial but I'm out now thanks to george thank you george i reccomend George Paul Trejo JR for all criminal cases because it's your life and your life matters unless your a sex offender then i recommend a public defender for you
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12 Nov, 2019 by Anonymous
I reached out to Daniel, due to needing restricted Driving previlages. I got a DUI out of state, and moved to Raleigh. He was quick and efficient. Thanks again
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01 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
Ms. Sparrow did a fantastic job on my case and I am thankful. I have a CDL license and for me it is more than the right to drive from one place to another, it is my living. Rather than describe the aspects of the case I will just say that I had gotten into some trouble unintentionally with the police and as sometimes happens, things we don't realize are as serious as they are, threaten are livelihood. Thankfully Ms. Sparrow did a wonderful job and saved my career by getting mycase voluntarily dismissed. Hopefully I won't ever run into a legal situation again, but I know to call her first if I need help again.
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15 Aug, 2013 by Anonymous
I wish I had heard about him prior to closure of the other case, in the other county. Comparing him to the other guy that we had is like comparing the sky and the dirt. He was the sky, definitely. He took my brother's very complex case, as if it was personal. He was always available to provide answers to any questions that we had, and would return phone calls within 24 hrs. He always showed up in the court and had needed documents with him. In one instance the judge was asking for something to be prepared for the next court date, but he already had it for that one. It appeared like he was always a step ahead of the case proceedings. Whatever he said he was going to do, he did. To this day we thank him for his work and wish we knew about him much sooner. If you need an attorney, than you need someone HONEST, someone who WILL WORK FOR YOU, someone who will be WITH YOU through each and every step, and who will KNOW YOUR CASE well and DEFEND it well -- Steven Richards was that man for my brother and my family. Thank you Mr. Richards! God Bless you!
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24 May, 2017 by Anonymous
very knowledgable and attentive, also free consulation. Attorney Dajani gave me best consultation in several legal cases I had.
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30 Oct, 2017 by Meizhen
Mr Huang has me passed the citizenship interview which make me very happy. Thanks !
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30 Mar, 2021 by A.ford
if your not sure about, is he good? is he worth the money? Then you havent seen the looks on faces of prosecutors, and what he can do in a court. VERY straight up, no B.S. Professional.. worth every dime ,every time.. thank you Sir!!!
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09 Oct, 2008 by Anonymous
I've used this attorney many times for 'alleged' reasons, Mr. Bisconti is very quick to respond and on most occasions provided same day consultations. His staff is very professional and knowledgeable of his cases as well as informed of his clients. I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Bisconti to anyone needing strong criminal defense. i.e dui, dwi, battery
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05 Oct, 2008 by Anonymous
I admit I was very high maintenance, but emotions were elevated and Mr. Segui handled it well. He told me in the beginning he hated divorce and custody cases, but he was able to answer all my questions and definitely held his own against my ex-wife's attorney. I felt comfortable and wasn't worried at all. I now have sole custody of my son, and that's not easy to do in the South! I would definitely use Mr. Segui again, but I hope it won't be a divorce or custody case.
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09 Jul, 2014 by Andrea
I hired Mr. Butin for an embarrassing legal matter that I thought was going to be impossible and expensive. I have never heard of anyone beating such charges. I never had to appear in court which was nice since I live out of town. It took 11 months but the charges were dropped.
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06 Apr, 2013 by Dominic
i have had mr ferlita as my lawyer for years if you need a great man in your corner none better this man is gold
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19 Jun, 2021 by Eric
Rustam A. Barbee is the best criminal defense attorney in Honolulu. With decades of experience in the Hawaiian Islands, there's no other lawyer on Oahu with his type of extensive legal background. Besides his experience with the legal system at both the state and federal level, Rustam has an innate ability to excel in trial like settings. He truly is a master of his craft and a rare gem to find. From the initial call I had made to his office to the trial verdict, I could not have been more satisfied with the quality of his services and consultation sessions throughout the entire legal process. Prior to trial, Mr. Barbee did extensive research regarding the technicalities of every aspect of my case. I wholeheartedly felt he was he was very well prepared for my case and went above and beyond representing me to the best of his ability. His performance was nothing short of magical and I was extremely pleased with the outcome. As a criminology major in Hawaii, I've watched many trials on Oahu throughout the years among many top attorneys. Rustam has definitely proven to be a standout amidst his peers, especially in trial. You see, not all attorneys are cut out to be trial attorneys and Rustam Barbee is a rare breed amongst them. You must see him in action to to understand how his unique style and delivery in the courtroom has made him one of the most talented and well-versed attorneys in the state of Hawaii. From traffic, white collar, forfeiture, to violent and drug crimes do not hesitate to contact Mr. Barbee when your reputation and future of your life matters most. On top of being the most competent attorney I have ever met with a private practice in Hawaii, Rustam is an honest individual and family man. He is also so humble and down-to-earth one would never suspect he comes from a family of attorneys and has obtained a Juris Doctorate Degree. Rest assured, Rustam will represent you with his heart and soul should he take your case. I couldn't have been more blessed and grateful to have met Mr. Barbee and his paralegal Esther. It is with great privilege to give Attorney Rustam A. Barbee my highest recommendation to anyone who is seeking the ultimate peace of mind and a winning result. Rustam has genuinely cared for my well-being and has become a lifelong trusted legal consultant and friend.
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08 Aug, 2015 by Joseph
Mr. Eagle was my attorney in a federal bank robbery case. Mr. Eagle got me out on bail so that I could receive medical treatment he say my life!
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01 Apr, 2014 by Anonymous
Where to even begin.... If this doesn't say enough, I don't know what will: I'm suffering from an incurable, blinding eye disease known as Retinitis Pigmentosa. Gradually losing vision, however, my case seems to be progressing at a very aggressive speed. In 2012, I couldn't take all the discrimination anymore. My whole family has been suffering, not just me. More importantly, my eye disease became some sort of crime and was the reason I was getting fired, I hired, rejected from health insurance, etc. I had a company. Trying to sue me for not disclosing the extent of what "RP is." This man, not only bent over backwards to make sure I receive justice, he was extremely sympathetic but Agressive at the same time. This is exactly what I wanted. He does not sugar coat anything and will prepare you for the worst possible outcome so there are never any surprises. If you listen to him in court, you never hear a stutter or an ,"um" as if he is trying to think of what to say next... NEVER. He is very confident because of all the knowledge and experience he has. If I knew 25% of what he knew, let's be honest, I'd be pretty confident too! No BS, right to the point, isn't looking to screw anyone, and honestly, if it weren't for C. Craig Stella, I have NO idea where I'd be. Probably homeless and suicidal.. Maybe even dead. Thank you are words that are far from what this man deserves. Couple years later, I'm still trying to come up with the appropriate way of thanking this amazing, 34+ experienced attorney and I'm still not sure how else to thank this man. What I do know, is the words and flowers to him are not enough! Ha ha. Yes, he specializes in all criminal cases and it's laud out pretty evenly between this, DUI, as well as federal cases but I do know he also specializes in divorce law. Just a gem but a feisty one! But that's what we want when hiring an attorney? At least I knew I did and I wouldn't change it for anything in the world. :)
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18 Apr, 2018 by Dominique
Gary was a excellent attorney. He help me out with some issues I had. He know the law very well. Didn't need to look to look anything up. He was honest and gave me choices. He also gave me referrals for a different matter. He's a very nice man. And would definitely be using him in the future if need be.
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07 Dec, 2018 by Anonymous
I had some legal issues with the federal government and fired two attorneys before finally being referred to Richard Novak by one of my attorneys who I kept as council. Richard is excellent at what he does and truly cares about his clients best interests. He always made time for me and never once made a big deal out of it. He doesn’t over bill but at the same isn’t cheap, but is worth every penny. He’s aggressive but yet extremly calculated and strategic. He listens and also gives solid advise. He’s bullet proof and if your having any type of serious criminal or civil federal matters don’t look anywhere else. This is the attorney to hire and keep in your phone book for the rest of your life. A solid and honest man who will do exactly as he says...and looks at the bigger picture not the short run. I wouldn’t hire any other attorney for any serious matters, Richard Novak is by far one of the most professional and respectful attorneys I have met. He doesn’t have a god complex like most lawyers and he is still very human and humble, but extremly good at his craft. He mangaged to settle my issues with the federal government in just 2 months when other lawyers I fired simply had been dragging their feet to just bill me more and more and accomplished nothing. Your lucky if you ever come across another attorney like Richard Novak in your life time. Hes an anomaly in the legal world. If you chose to retain him you won’t be disappointed by any means. He’s a lifer like I stated. Keep him in your phone book for life. Highly recommended
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28 Jun, 2016 by Adam
Seth tipton is a lawyer with a conscious. A really great down to earth person. Never met a lawyer lik him. I highly recommend him. I will never hire another lawyer. He saved me 4 years of my life, and most importantly kept me at home with my children. Thank you seth tipton!!!!
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22 Jul, 2019 by Ricardo
I hired Mr. Charles G. White to defend me on a felony charge. From the first consultation, which was free, I felt that his firm was the right team to have on my side. He was always available to answer all of my questions (even nights and weekends) and to put my mind at ease in this matter. I did not have to appear in court for my arraignment and within minutes of my scheduled appearance, attorney Mr. Jaime Lapidus from his firm called me with news of a favorable resolution in my case. His fee is very reasonable and well worth the investment. I would recommend Mr. White and his firm to anyone who is in need of a team of attorneys that will fight to have your rights defended in the most vigorous manner. They are not only experienced professionals but very aware of the human side of being involved in legal matters.
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16 Jan, 2015 by Bobby
David is my current attorney for a federal case and I could not of ask for a greater person to help through out my crippling experience. I definitely give him an excellent review. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to express my appreciation.
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09 Jul, 2015 by Gwen
Mr. Wilson is a wonderful attorney. I had a prior attorney dealing with a legal matter. I hadn't heard any thing for 5 weeks. After calling and emailing this attorney numorous times. I contacted attorney Wilson. Attorney Wilson resolved my leagal problem in one week. He contacted me on a daily basises with updates and emails. I am so thankful for his knowledge and attention to my needs.
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