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25 Jan, 2024 by Shavon craig
We hired Aaron and he did an amazing job..I would recommend anyone to give Aaron a call,thank you so much
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17 Aug, 2023 by Patricia smith
I highly recommend this law firm!!! Great Customer service!! I wouldn't use any other law firm. This attorney listens to his clients and actually cares!! He goes above and beyond what is expected.
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14 Aug, 2023 by Donna elliott
Aaron Amore was extremely nice. He took his time and listened to us, and he was very thorough at explaining everything!
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11 Jun, 2021 by Anonymous
He is super professional. Very calm and collected at court. Resolved my case way faster and with a way better resolution than I had thought possible. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal aid.
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08 Jan, 2019 by Dan
Mr. Bottner and his Associates were very responsive and professional in getting a successful dismissal of the charges. These charges would have seriously effected my job and family had I been found guilty. They worked diligently and I highly recommend their services.
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27 Nov, 2018 by Rich
Kirk made sure to go over every detail and ensure I was compensated completely and correctly. The staff is very informative and responsive. Great Legal Firm to work with. I will return in the future should it warrant Kirk's service!
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28 Nov, 2022 by Anonymous
Got hit by a drunk driver. I think God kept me from dying. While in the emergency room I instinctively asked my wife to call a lawyer. She contacted Andrew the next day.
I was in the hospital about two weeks and after that out of work a good bit.
My health insurance paid the bills, but they kindly told me that they expected to be paid back by the auto insurance and I was glad that Andrew was able to take care of that for me. About a year after the accident Andrew presented me with a rather large check, which made me quite happy.
If this kind of thing happens to you the most important thing to do is always get medical treatment and always follow the doctor’s instructions. Keep track of all the money and time you spend getting medical treatment and let Andrew know how you feel.
Overall, I’m very glad to have met Andrew and I’m grateful to my wife for choosing him
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25 Jan, 2021 by Judy
Very satisfied， we couldn’t have resolved the case by ourselves.
He is well organized and good attorney.
I can recommend him without hesitation
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23 Jun, 2020 by Brian
Andrew Skinner took care of everything and kept me up to date with everything that he was doing and what was happening with the case. a stress free process from beginning to end. would highly recommend Skinner Law Firm to anyone. Thank you Andrew.
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15 Nov, 2017 by Ray
Mr. Skillman was knowledgeable, forthcoming and extremely professional. He provided an honest assessment of my situation, my options and the best way to achieve maximum results. He delivered across the board.
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31 May, 2017 by Anonymous
Mr. Skillman has been representing me for a few months now on a couple of legal issues. His knowledge and legal skills are outstanding as is his presence in the court room. The first court hearing was a win and the second case is still underway. However, I feel confident in the courtroom being represented by Mr. Skillman and would recommend him time and time again.
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24 May, 2017 by Anonymous
felt liked Mr Skillman cared about my issues and also returned phone calls and e-mails in a timely manner.
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18 Dec, 2024 by Etta baker
There team is awesome
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25 Nov, 2024 by M h
25 Nov, 2024 by Chana richitt
24 Jan, 2025 by Teresa bailey
02 Dec, 2024 by Larry demarco
12 Mar, 2024 by Steph mitchell
Crawford Law Group has stood as a cornerstone in the Eastern Panhandle, trusted and relied upon for decades. Their unwavering commitment to excellence is matched only by the invaluable guidance and top-tier service they consistently deliver. As a seasoned real estate professional, I've encountered numerous firms, yet only few have matched the caliber of Crawford Law Group. Their expertise and reliability make them unequivocally one of the finest in the field.
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01 Dec, 2024 by Christian dunkem
Brenda Gave me a great consultation and really helped me realize the best route to take on my suit to help me save money and also get things done. She was amazing
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03 Aug, 2023 by Kelsey johnson
Brenda was very helpful, nice, and knowledgeable during my consultation. I'd recommend going to her if you have any questions!
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23 Jun, 2023 by Catherine breeden
Excelkence
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27 Oct, 2024 by Patricia ruiz
My husband and I hired Cameron Lefevre for a very difficult child custody case. I've never had a good interaction with an attorney until I met him. He is very knowledgeable of the laws in West Virginia.Cameron always made sure we understood everything. He was always very timely getting back to me when I emailed him about concerns that I had he always showed up for court early to go over everything with us before going into the courtroom. I highly recommend Arnold and Bailey for just about any of your legal needs
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14 Oct, 2024 by Shelley manley
If I could give zero stars, I would. Eight years ago, Andrew Arnold caused the day of my final divorce hearing to be one of the worst days of my life. On a day that was already stressful and difficult, he made it so much worse with his callousness. He had not prepared me at all for the final hearing. I had almost zero communication from his office between the initial hearing and final hearing. We never met. We never discussed what I wanted. I didn't even know what alimony was when I walked into the final hearing. I was that unprepared. He and the other lawyer, Mr. Janelle, worked out an alimony deal. Three years at $300/month. I was told this was fair. I wasn't given ANY additional information. I later learned that it is more typical to get alimony for at least 1/2 the length of the marriage and I had been married for 12 years. I accepted the deal before the hearing, not knowing any better. During the hearing, the judge was explaining alimony in more detail. He said that if I accepted the lawyers deal, it couldn't be changed. But if I let him decide it, it could be altered due to changing life circumstances. I asked the judge for an example. At that point, Andrew Arnold asked the judge for a moment to speak with me in the hall. He didn't even let the judge answer. He took me out into the hall and started YELLING AT ME. He was furious that I was considering letting the judge set the alimony. He was furious that I had asked the judge a question because it made me look unprepared for court ( I definitely was). He said I obviously didn't trust him and that he wouldn't represent me unless I took the deal he had worked out. He threatened to walk out that moment if I didn't go along with his plan. I felt so humiliated and forced into something that I had no idea if I really wanted. Being screamed at by my own lawyer for asking a question in the courtroom was the last thing I had expected that day. I agreed to keep his deal because I didn't know what else to do. Mind you, this was also just 5 weeks after I had major surgery for colon cancer and I was still weak and in tremendous pain. I had thirty staples down my stomach. My lawyer really should've postponed the hearing altogether, but there we were. When we went back in the courtroom, the judge asked for my decision and I told him I accepted the lawyers deal. My lawyer very emphatically said "And I DIDN'T coerce you into that decision, right?" What was I supposed to say?? Of course you did!! You threatened to leave if I didn't take your deal. You were a monster. You made one of the worst days of my life. He also let my ex change the numbers at the last minute so he would pay less child support. For 6 years, my ex only had to pay $357/month (total for two kids) even though he made more than twice as much as me and I had the kids 55% of the time. We finally got it adjusted to what it should have been two years ago and he now pays $630 /month. But for 6 years I struggled to feed my kids and pay rent and buy the basics. At one point, a friend brought me gift cards from a church so I could buy groceries. With decent representation, I never would have been in that situation. Stay away from Andrew Arnold if you want a lawyer who actually cares about you and your future.
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20 Aug, 2024 by Michael will
Would highly recommend Mr.Arnold for any legal assistance. He is very professional and has your best interest at heart.
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27 Oct, 2024 by Patricia ruiz
My husband and I hired Cameron Lefevre for a very difficult child custody case. I've never had a good interaction with an attorney until I met him. He is very knowledgeable of the laws in West Virginia.Cameron always made sure we understood everything. He was always very timely getting back to me when I emailed him about concerns that I had he always showed up for court early to go over everything with us before going into the courtroom. I highly recommend Arnold and Bailey for just about any of your legal needs
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14 Oct, 2024 by Shelley manley
If I could give zero stars, I would. Eight years ago, Andrew Arnold caused the day of my final divorce hearing to be one of the worst days of my life. On a day that was already stressful and difficult, he made it so much worse with his callousness. He had not prepared me at all for the final hearing. I had almost zero communication from his office between the initial hearing and final hearing. We never met. We never discussed what I wanted. I didn't even know what alimony was when I walked into the final hearing. I was that unprepared. He and the other lawyer, Mr. Janelle, worked out an alimony deal. Three years at $300/month. I was told this was fair. I wasn't given ANY additional information. I later learned that it is more typical to get alimony for at least 1/2 the length of the marriage and I had been married for 12 years. I accepted the deal before the hearing, not knowing any better. During the hearing, the judge was explaining alimony in more detail. He said that if I accepted the lawyers deal, it couldn't be changed. But if I let him decide it, it could be altered due to changing life circumstances. I asked the judge for an example. At that point, Andrew Arnold asked the judge for a moment to speak with me in the hall. He didn't even let the judge answer. He took me out into the hall and started YELLING AT ME. He was furious that I was considering letting the judge set the alimony. He was furious that I had asked the judge a question because it made me look unprepared for court ( I definitely was). He said I obviously didn't trust him and that he wouldn't represent me unless I took the deal he had worked out. He threatened to walk out that moment if I didn't go along with his plan. I felt so humiliated and forced into something that I had no idea if I really wanted. Being screamed at by my own lawyer for asking a question in the courtroom was the last thing I had expected that day. I agreed to keep his deal because I didn't know what else to do. Mind you, this was also just 5 weeks after I had major surgery for colon cancer and I was still weak and in tremendous pain. I had thirty staples down my stomach. My lawyer really should've postponed the hearing altogether, but there we were. When we went back in the courtroom, the judge asked for my decision and I told him I accepted the lawyers deal. My lawyer very emphatically said "And I DIDN'T coerce you into that decision, right?" What was I supposed to say?? Of course you did!! You threatened to leave if I didn't take your deal. You were a monster. You made one of the worst days of my life. He also let my ex change the numbers at the last minute so he would pay less child support. For 6 years, my ex only had to pay $357/month (total for two kids) even though he made more than twice as much as me and I had the kids 55% of the time. We finally got it adjusted to what it should have been two years ago and he now pays $630 /month. But for 6 years I struggled to feed my kids and pay rent and buy the basics. At one point, a friend brought me gift cards from a church so I could buy groceries. With decent representation, I never would have been in that situation. Stay away from Andrew Arnold if you want a lawyer who actually cares about you and your future.
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20 Aug, 2024 by Michael will
Would highly recommend Mr.Arnold for any legal assistance. He is very professional and has your best interest at heart.
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27 Oct, 2024 by Patricia ruiz
My husband and I hired Cameron Lefevre for a very difficult child custody case. I've never had a good interaction with an attorney until I met him. He is very knowledgeable of the laws in West Virginia.Cameron always made sure we understood everything. He was always very timely getting back to me when I emailed him about concerns that I had he always showed up for court early to go over everything with us before going into the courtroom. I highly recommend Arnold and Bailey for just about any of your legal needs
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14 Oct, 2024 by Shelley manley
If I could give zero stars, I would. Eight years ago, Andrew Arnold caused the day of my final divorce hearing to be one of the worst days of my life. On a day that was already stressful and difficult, he made it so much worse with his callousness. He had not prepared me at all for the final hearing. I had almost zero communication from his office between the initial hearing and final hearing. We never met. We never discussed what I wanted. I didn't even know what alimony was when I walked into the final hearing. I was that unprepared. He and the other lawyer, Mr. Janelle, worked out an alimony deal. Three years at $300/month. I was told this was fair. I wasn't given ANY additional information. I later learned that it is more typical to get alimony for at least 1/2 the length of the marriage and I had been married for 12 years. I accepted the deal before the hearing, not knowing any better. During the hearing, the judge was explaining alimony in more detail. He said that if I accepted the lawyers deal, it couldn't be changed. But if I let him decide it, it could be altered due to changing life circumstances. I asked the judge for an example. At that point, Andrew Arnold asked the judge for a moment to speak with me in the hall. He didn't even let the judge answer. He took me out into the hall and started YELLING AT ME. He was furious that I was considering letting the judge set the alimony. He was furious that I had asked the judge a question because it made me look unprepared for court ( I definitely was). He said I obviously didn't trust him and that he wouldn't represent me unless I took the deal he had worked out. He threatened to walk out that moment if I didn't go along with his plan. I felt so humiliated and forced into something that I had no idea if I really wanted. Being screamed at by my own lawyer for asking a question in the courtroom was the last thing I had expected that day. I agreed to keep his deal because I didn't know what else to do. Mind you, this was also just 5 weeks after I had major surgery for colon cancer and I was still weak and in tremendous pain. I had thirty staples down my stomach. My lawyer really should've postponed the hearing altogether, but there we were. When we went back in the courtroom, the judge asked for my decision and I told him I accepted the lawyers deal. My lawyer very emphatically said "And I DIDN'T coerce you into that decision, right?" What was I supposed to say?? Of course you did!! You threatened to leave if I didn't take your deal. You were a monster. You made one of the worst days of my life. He also let my ex change the numbers at the last minute so he would pay less child support. For 6 years, my ex only had to pay $357/month (total for two kids) even though he made more than twice as much as me and I had the kids 55% of the time. We finally got it adjusted to what it should have been two years ago and he now pays $630 /month. But for 6 years I struggled to feed my kids and pay rent and buy the basics. At one point, a friend brought me gift cards from a church so I could buy groceries. With decent representation, I never would have been in that situation. Stay away from Andrew Arnold if you want a lawyer who actually cares about you and your future.
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20 Aug, 2024 by Michael will
Would highly recommend Mr.Arnold for any legal assistance. He is very professional and has your best interest at heart.
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27 Oct, 2024 by Patricia ruiz
My husband and I hired Cameron Lefevre for a very difficult child custody case. I've never had a good interaction with an attorney until I met him. He is very knowledgeable of the laws in West Virginia.Cameron always made sure we understood everything. He was always very timely getting back to me when I emailed him about concerns that I had he always showed up for court early to go over everything with us before going into the courtroom. I highly recommend Arnold and Bailey for just about any of your legal needs
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14 Oct, 2024 by Shelley manley
If I could give zero stars, I would. Eight years ago, Andrew Arnold caused the day of my final divorce hearing to be one of the worst days of my life. On a day that was already stressful and difficult, he made it so much worse with his callousness. He had not prepared me at all for the final hearing. I had almost zero communication from his office between the initial hearing and final hearing. We never met. We never discussed what I wanted. I didn't even know what alimony was when I walked into the final hearing. I was that unprepared. He and the other lawyer, Mr. Janelle, worked out an alimony deal. Three years at $300/month. I was told this was fair. I wasn't given ANY additional information. I later learned that it is more typical to get alimony for at least 1/2 the length of the marriage and I had been married for 12 years. I accepted the deal before the hearing, not knowing any better. During the hearing, the judge was explaining alimony in more detail. He said that if I accepted the lawyers deal, it couldn't be changed. But if I let him decide it, it could be altered due to changing life circumstances. I asked the judge for an example. At that point, Andrew Arnold asked the judge for a moment to speak with me in the hall. He didn't even let the judge answer. He took me out into the hall and started YELLING AT ME. He was furious that I was considering letting the judge set the alimony. He was furious that I had asked the judge a question because it made me look unprepared for court ( I definitely was). He said I obviously didn't trust him and that he wouldn't represent me unless I took the deal he had worked out. He threatened to walk out that moment if I didn't go along with his plan. I felt so humiliated and forced into something that I had no idea if I really wanted. Being screamed at by my own lawyer for asking a question in the courtroom was the last thing I had expected that day. I agreed to keep his deal because I didn't know what else to do. Mind you, this was also just 5 weeks after I had major surgery for colon cancer and I was still weak and in tremendous pain. I had thirty staples down my stomach. My lawyer really should've postponed the hearing altogether, but there we were. When we went back in the courtroom, the judge asked for my decision and I told him I accepted the lawyers deal. My lawyer very emphatically said "And I DIDN'T coerce you into that decision, right?" What was I supposed to say?? Of course you did!! You threatened to leave if I didn't take your deal. You were a monster. You made one of the worst days of my life. He also let my ex change the numbers at the last minute so he would pay less child support. For 6 years, my ex only had to pay $357/month (total for two kids) even though he made more than twice as much as me and I had the kids 55% of the time. We finally got it adjusted to what it should have been two years ago and he now pays $630 /month. But for 6 years I struggled to feed my kids and pay rent and buy the basics. At one point, a friend brought me gift cards from a church so I could buy groceries. With decent representation, I never would have been in that situation. Stay away from Andrew Arnold if you want a lawyer who actually cares about you and your future.
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20 Aug, 2024 by Michael will
Would highly recommend Mr.Arnold for any legal assistance. He is very professional and has your best interest at heart.
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10 Jan, 2025 by Jared
Called and asked a legal question that they were kind enough to reply to. Will use in future if needed.
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15 Oct, 2024 by Kathy naylor
Wouldn't recommend Jim Kratovil
Basically does nothing!
Has a bad attitude, zero compassion and poor listening skills.
I provided him with photographic evidence for my case and letters from witnesses proving I was the ACTUAL injured party, which he completely ignored and never presented to the court.
Dont flatter yourself 🙄....
He did NOT get my case dismissed. I did that MYSELF after 18 months and completing the requirements of the court...
SMH
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15 Jul, 2024 by C. hammond
Not only did his poor advice cost me a $18k in my court case as far as losing, it’s been over a year and I’m still cleaning up the mess that Patrick created for me. He’s very incompetent at his job, he didn’t even have the courtesy to return my calls/emails when I had realized how bad he screwed my case up. He basically encouraged me to agree to certain aspects of my divorce knowing they weren’t set in stone and had me under the impression the deal was far better than fighting for what I ACTUALLY wanted. Half the time he didn’t return my phone calls or emails and when he did he would always say “no update”… mostly because he wasn’t doing anything at all, proven by the fact I was able to do everything he was SUPPOSED to do, on my own in less than a month. I would not recommend him to anyone. I understand why he works so cheap, honestly, because it’s about all his “help” is worth.
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10 Jan, 2025 by Jared
Called and asked a legal question that they were kind enough to reply to. Will use in future if needed.
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15 Oct, 2024 by Kathy naylor
Wouldn't recommend Jim Kratovil
Basically does nothing!
Has a bad attitude, zero compassion and poor listening skills.
I provided him with photographic evidence for my case and letters from witnesses proving I was the ACTUAL injured party, which he completely ignored and never presented to the court.
Dont flatter yourself 🙄....
He did NOT get my case dismissed. I did that MYSELF after 18 months and completing the requirements of the court...
SMH
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15 Jul, 2024 by C. hammond
Not only did his poor advice cost me a $18k in my court case as far as losing, it’s been over a year and I’m still cleaning up the mess that Patrick created for me. He’s very incompetent at his job, he didn’t even have the courtesy to return my calls/emails when I had realized how bad he screwed my case up. He basically encouraged me to agree to certain aspects of my divorce knowing they weren’t set in stone and had me under the impression the deal was far better than fighting for what I ACTUALLY wanted. Half the time he didn’t return my phone calls or emails and when he did he would always say “no update”… mostly because he wasn’t doing anything at all, proven by the fact I was able to do everything he was SUPPOSED to do, on my own in less than a month. I would not recommend him to anyone. I understand why he works so cheap, honestly, because it’s about all his “help” is worth.
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04 Oct, 2023 by Frank sullivan
Absolute worst public defenders office in the country!
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18 Feb, 2023 by Robbie sterling
06 Nov, 2021 by Jean crouch
04 Oct, 2023 by Frank sullivan
Absolute worst public defenders office in the country!
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18 Feb, 2023 by Robbie sterling
06 Nov, 2021 by Jean crouch
04 Oct, 2023 by Frank sullivan
Absolute worst public defenders office in the country!
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18 Feb, 2023 by Robbie sterling
06 Nov, 2021 by Jean crouch
04 Oct, 2023 by Frank sullivan
Absolute worst public defenders office in the country!
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18 Feb, 2023 by Robbie sterling
06 Nov, 2021 by Jean crouch
17 Oct, 2024 by T kin
Stay away, stay far away. The most unethical person I have ever dealt with.
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09 Oct, 2024 by T kin
06 Aug, 2024 by Ivan rockenbaugh
This guy drafted a will for my Grandfather (actually several that he refused to allow the court or beneficiaries to look at) that a forensic handwriting expert and a state police officer says are forged. I put a bar complaint on him.
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17 Oct, 2024 by T kin
Stay away, stay far away. The most unethical person I have ever dealt with.
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09 Oct, 2024 by T kin
06 Aug, 2024 by Ivan rockenbaugh
This guy drafted a will for my Grandfather (actually several that he refused to allow the court or beneficiaries to look at) that a forensic handwriting expert and a state police officer says are forged. I put a bar complaint on him.
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11 Apr, 2024 by Elizabeth maynard
09 Dec, 2023 by Linda barr
29 Dec, 2022 by Stephen bailey
Our closing went smoothly and the service was excellent.
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