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04 Mar, 2020 by Kelly lashomb
30 Jun, 2019 by June taradejna
07 Sep, 2017 by Lm t
Knowledgeable
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23 Feb, 2023 by Community watchdog
Violating Civil Rights forcing ID to come in the building
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25 Oct, 2018 by Rachel wallace-kline
09 Dec, 2020 by Tinica short
06 Apr, 2019 by William “bill” seaman
10 Jul, 2022 by Mary
Roberta has not read most of the information that has been documented, shows up to court hearing very unprepared. She charges a fortune for services she doesn't provide. It is obvious she is on her way to retirement by her lackadaisical approach to clients cases...3 month vacation in Greece ...seriously...run from this one.
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23 Oct, 2021 by Anonymous
I had to wait 45 minutes beyond my appointment time for the initial consultation. Nothing was done without weekly, or twice weekly follow up. Her rates are ridiculously high and service is poor. Calls are not returned and emails are ignored. I have never been treated so unprofessionally.
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03 Feb, 2014 by Mehrez semaan
Never before I have met a lawyer as honest, helpful, and passionate about helping people as Ms. Williams. I trust her blindly.
Thank you Attorney Roberta Williams
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30 Sep, 2022 by Susan
While being represented for a criminal matter which my neighbor had his cop friend lie ,Carl was able to tell me how it was all going to play out ..unless I wanted to gamble .you have few choices
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09 Apr, 2022 by Anonymous
this guy was the worst lawyer i ever met disrespectful and no moral compass doesn't care about what happens to people he cost me everything i owned
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28 Mar, 2022 by Anonymous
Honestly Mr depalma was a horrid lawyer. He had an attitude and was very disrespectful and he may stick up for his clients in the court house but he doesn't tell the truth when doing so. Not a very good lawyer and I was shocked after reading good reviews.
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12 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
This attorney is too comfortable in his personal approach and professional role lags in providing what was needed for my case. Very disappointing and unbelievable for me.
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17 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
this attorney is terrible. He was assigned to through the courts. I constantly told him that one of my charges (possession of a hypodermic instrument) is no longer a crime it is only a violation of the public health law, and he made no attempt to do any research into this matter, and he pressured me into accepting a plea deal where I plead guilty to something that is NO LONGER A CRIME!! He is a worthless, lazy pathectic excuse for an attorney and should lose his license.Stay Away!!
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13 Oct, 2011 by Anonymous
Repeatedly promised action and failed to perform. After years of trying to get my divorce completed I had to turn to the Bar Association for help. I would highly recommend finding another lawyer.
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05 Oct, 2011 by Anonymous
This man has no business claiming to have any knowlege of elder/medicaid law. I was given extremely poor legal guidance that caused dire consequences.
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