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07 Aug, 2024 by Cynthia pon
We couldn’t have done it without Irene! From start to finish, she provided exceptional service, always responding in a timely manner and addressing all our concerns with patience and understanding. Her expertise and dedication were evident throughout the entire process, making us feel confident and well-supported. She went above and beyond to ensure we had all the information we needed and made the complex process of immigration smooth and manageable. We highly recommend her to anyone in need of an immigration attorney. 100% recommended.
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06 Aug, 2024 by Maya abdeen
We are impressed by this lawyer's expertise. She handled our case with professionalism and achieved an outstanding result.
Followed up with us in every single step, replied and explained everything we needed to know.
Thank you irene.
Much respect
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06 Aug, 2024 by George ghabour
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I cannot recommend Irene Ishak highly enough! As my immigration lawyer, Irene was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. She guided me through every step of the process, meticulously handling all my paperwork and ensuring everything was in order. Her thoroughness and attention to detail gave me great confidence.
What truly sets Irene apart is her unwavering support. She stood by me during my interview, providing not only her legal expertise but also much-needed moral support. Her calm demeanor and professionalism made a potentially stressful situation much more manageable.
If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated, and supportive immigration lawyer, Irene Ishak is the one to choose. She made a complex process feel straightforward and was there for me every step of the way. Thank you, Irene, for your incredible service!
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07 Nov, 2014 by Heidi
Christina's Law office was very knowledgeable and provide regular updates. Christina was able to obtain a reduced fine as well as keep ticket of my license. I appreciated the fact that all this was done and I didn't have to present for court which made it easier for me to manage my work schedule. Very happy with results and customer service, would definitely recommend in a heartbeat.
Thank you.
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02 Aug, 2014 by Evan
With all the law firms out there I hired Christina Fox based on her rating and former military service to represent a DWI case for me. She was very professional and stuck with my case for over 6 months exploring different solutions. She found the best imaginable solution to my case. I recommend Christina and her staff to anyone in the area in need of a lawyer!
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22 Jul, 2014 by Michelle
Christina Fox and her team handled my speeding ticket so well I almost forgot about it. Contacting and working with them was so effortless. I had never hired a lawyer for a speeding ticket before so I was really nervous. I am so pleased by the results! I will definitely recommend them.
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30 Aug, 2019 by Brishay
My husband was deploying to Afghanistan and we were selling our home at the same time. With him being out of the country he would not be there when we sold our home. We were able to reach out to Attorney Tefera to obtain a Power of Attorney so that we would have no issues when the house sold. She was wonderful to us and we will be using her again for future needs.
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10 Dec, 2015 by Jesse
Special thanks to Jessica and Christy her team they were always available to answer my millions of questions I had. Chrissy was fully prepared when we went to court and the judge granted full custody to me.
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18 Nov, 2015 by Wendy
Ms. Tefera handled my divorce. Initially, I hired another lawyer who never returned my calls or responded to my emails. This went on for months until I consulted with Ms. Tefera. We discovered that my case was soon going to be closed due to this lawyer not doing any work on it. Obtaining Ms. Tefera as my lawyer was the best decision I could have made. She and her staff made the process smooth, and they were always available to answer any questions or concerns I had. My divorce was finalized within a short period of time, and for this I am very grateful!
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01 Jul, 2013 by Tony
I was involved in a vehicle crash with a drunk driver last year. David Hart was recommended to me by a co-worker. I have been very pleased with the Hart Law firm throughout this process. David walked me through the process in the beginning, and has been good at keeping me informed. His staff is always friendly and helpful and returns calls promptly.
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08 Oct, 2009 by April
David is an outstanding att. He is very honest and trustworthy, always reminding me to "take the high road". He doesn't have to be scandolous or devious....he simply puts forth the facts and stands up for what is right. David does this with a combination of great knowledge of the law, genuine concern for his client, and a profound amount of respect for ALL involved. I am proud to have had David represent me.
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05 Oct, 2009 by James
David is an excellent attorney that will fight you to the end. At this time I have won a jury judgement and the insurance for the Dr. is trying to appeal. David is really excellent in the trial setting and develops a good rapport with jury. He presents the case in a manner that the jury can understand. In my case he was excellent. I would recommend David Hart to anyone who has a legitimate case. Right now the award in my case is in excess of $250,000.00. I goes up about $1000.00 per month. I just can't think of anything that could be more satisfying than having David represent me in front of jury and presenting my case.
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02 May, 2023 by Mark
Not a fun process for anyone but I was incredibly comfortable with the Anderson legal team. . I felt like my best interests were taken personal and very serious. It meant a lot to me. I would highly recommend them. I have zero constructive criticism to offer them. For that, I am quite thankful.
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03 Nov, 2022 by Manuel
Mr. Anderson was very helpful with my case. He was able to process my paperwork and had the divorce finalized quicker than expected. I would definitely recommend him and his team to anyone needing legal help. Thank you again Mr. Anderson.
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22 Apr, 2020 by Anonymous
Mr. Anderson helped me with my unusual estate and my difficult husband. He was able to keep me focused on what mattered and did not have any problem advancing my positions in Court. In court, he was comfortable and prepared. I was glad he was my attorney.
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11 Jul, 2017 by Anonymous
John was able to help me get my life back on track. He was very attentive to my case and was able to help me start a fresh after my divorce. Thank you for all your help John.
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26 Jun, 2017 by Wendy
A very detailed and to the point attorney who represents his clients in a professional manner. Not only does he have a strong knowledge of the law, but he is compassionate toward his clients. Whenever i have a question, i know I can count on him to assist me in the best way possible.
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23 Jun, 2017 by Matt
I reached out to John Setzer on numerous occasions regarding family issues over the last couple of years. Each time he has kept my interests first and foremost, but also informed me of what could actually be done. John is an honest, hard-working and loyal lawyer that can be counted on when you need him the most!
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04 Nov, 2019 by Anonymous
Pat always returned all my calls and emails by the end of the day, she always kept me informed and demonstrated true knowledge of my case , the law and the Judge. I am going to refer her to my friends and family for sure.
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29 Oct, 2019 by Anonymous
Pat has been there for us for may issues within our family. We have had deaths and divorces and she has always been someone who we can count on to be there for us when we need her. She has been an amazing asset to have on our side. Thank you for all that you do!!!
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14 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
Ms. Henderson helped through a very difficult time, she was always available and returned all my emails and phone calls by the end of a business day.
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03 Apr, 2023 by Marie g
Steve came referred by family and friends. Having had a previous bad experience, I was skeptical I could find an attorney who truly CARED about ME. Steve was kind, compassionate, ethic and knowledgeable AND he truly cared about what was best for ME. I will recommend him to everyone who will listen.
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29 Sep, 2015 by Rv
Steve was impressive from day one. His office was very personable and willing to provide common sense answers. Steve was very accessible, He returned our calls in a timely manner and made us feel like we were his only clients. He spent time discussing our situation and all the details, since our case was quite complicated mixing personal and business matters. Steve developed a plan of action for us and orchestrated a viable trust for our situation. His expertise and patience was critical to ensure our financial future was secured. We now have valuable peace of mind due to Steve's top-notch wisdom. We can live our lives with assurance that we are taken care of no-matter what circumstances life throws our way. Also, Steve assisted us with locating an Elder Attorney for our Mom in another state to execute a trust for her. Steve went above and beyond and even assisted Mom's attorney with some of the finer details required for her trust. We appreciate his integrity and willingness to make a difference. Steve has a heart of gold and a Godly spirit that drives his professionalism. His true faith is contagious and refreshing to see reflected in his actions. Steve's military background provides the sensitivity that life can change in the blink of an eye. We highly recommend Steve for all your legal concerns. As a side note, we recommend everyone to get their personal affairs in order so you are prepared when life (death) happens. The process is painless but you need to take the first step. Steve understands and makes your experience worthwhile.
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24 Jun, 2015 by Cathy
Was advised by a friend to hire an Elder Law attorney when my Mother started to become affected by Alzheimer's. This is new territory for our family, but we're so glad we have Steve Early helping to guide us through all the legal steps for helping an elderly parent through this terminal disease. He was very clear in advising all the steps needed in order to have her taken care of and get her affairs in order before she became incapacitated. He has saved us lots of worry about the future and continues to be ACCESSIBLE to our questions, which is rare, but of great importance to us when it comes to legalities. He continues to be a compassionate and honest professional of high integrity and we appreciate his guidance through these tough times.
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25 Jul, 2016 by Judie polser dugan
Ms falling helped me thru probate process. She was very helpful and explained each phase to me. She completed all the necessary steps efficiently and accurately. I will present any future legal matters to her.
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15 May, 2016 by Pete
Peggy, along with an associate, helped me through a will/probate/distribution that I never could have come close to doing. I am very thankful for the help, guidance, and friendly manner during the whole year-plus ordeal!
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02 May, 2016 by Chelsea
I needed to secure non-profit status for my l and had heard that it can be difficult to be approved on the first try. Often, paperwork is sent back to be redone. However, Peggy Fallin did the work for my 501c3, and we were approved on the first try!
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20 Jun, 2017 by Spencer
I have been using Aaron for a couple of years now for various legal issues and he is definitely good at what he does. He has good communication skills and is experienced in real estate, medical and business law. I would definitely recommend him.
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03 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
I was referred to Aaron through a friend for my recent car accident. He was extremely responsive, gave me excellent advise, and handled my case with the upmost attention. I would definitely give him 5 stars and my full recommendation!
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08 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
Attorney Nachtigal is the best attorney you can get for real estate transactions. She always goes above and beyond, does the due diligence behind the deal, and closes the deal on time with no concerns. Whenever I use her, I know I’m going to be taken care of, you just can’t find a better attorney!
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07 Aug, 2019 by Jennifer
This is the 2nd time we have used Jennifer. We feel confident that she can handle anything we can throw at her. She has saved us from some business decision with her experience and fully trust her. We will definitely use her again.
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11 Jan, 2019 by Blake
Megan did a terrific job walking me thru how best to purchase real estate investment property I intend to lease using an LLC, allowing me to provide protection for my family's other personal assets. She takes the time to listen to your concerns and makes sure you're comfortable with the plan before proceeding. A very thorough detailed attorney. Money well spent!
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27 Mar, 2018 by Ian
Megan is a compassionate and diligent attorney who assisted me through the painful and difficult process of divorce. She was patient with my questions, but considered and thorough with her work product. I lucked out finding Megan! I would whole-heartedly recommend her.
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19 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
I've used David on several occasions, primarily to handle an injury lawsuit which turned out to be very successful, and later to set up my will, power of attorney, living will, and several other legal documents that were required to manage my estate. He has always acted and performed in a professional and helpful manner and exceeded my expectations in handling my legal work. I would recommend him highly, especially in light of my experience with a couple of attorneys in years past that didn't turn out satisfactorily..
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24 Aug, 2015 by Chris
I hired Chris last year for a personal injury case and could not be more happy. He was extremely professional, kind, and knowledgeable. He explained the process and helped step by step explaining every thing I had to do and it's importance. I couldn't recommend anyone else after the experience I had I will never use anyone else.
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22 Jan, 2014 by Ellie
Intelligent,skilled and knowledgeable. Was intuitive and insightful in his discovery approach and reveal. Results were favorable .
Highly recommended. Impressive character & integrity.
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26 Feb, 2021 by Fagan
I met with Mr. Vrana in early 2020 in order to go over some zoning issues I encountered, and to do see if he could handle the litigation between myself and the third party. He was very knowledgeable and up-front about all my options. He knew a lot and anything he didn’t know he took notes to ensure he did his research and due diligence.
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29 Sep, 2017 by Aileen
We originally hired Bryon to set up our LLC – after trying the do-it-yourself “Nolo way” we discovered there was a lot more to it than meets the eye. He saved us a lot of wear and tear and was well worth the extremely fair fee he charged.
Most important, Bryon has superior listening skills – he’s able to really tune into your issue and/or dilemma and then efficiently translate it into legal terms; from there he uses his uncanny ability to “think outside the box” and come up with solutions that protect you and your interests, while keeping you good with IRS, Franchise Tax, and really any other party your business is involved with.
We unwittingly got into a sticky tax situation via some really bad advise from our previous accountant. Bryon came up with a solution that not only saved us huge headaches with the IRS, but also set us up to minimize, and in some cases eliminate, certain taxes. In addition, he didn’t just focus on solving the immediate issue at hand, but created a scenario that will allow us to seamlessly shift gears in the future and stay good with the IRS.
Bryon has also helped us with managing a family trust; he clarified terms that previous attorneys were always vague about, and saved us from making errors that would have cost us a lot of tax dollars.
Bryon is top notch; don’t let his friendly, easy manner fool you: his knowledge of the law is iron-clad, and he jumps right in to get down to work, always respectful of your bottom line when it comes to fees. We feel really fortunate to have found him.
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07 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
Julia has been our lawyer for 14 years. She has saved us money and has helped with our needs. She is professional and gets the job done! We will continue to use her for anything and everything.
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23 Dec, 2015 by Katherine
Elizabeth is a very detailed and thorough attorney. I consulted her about both estate-planning and probate matters and found she was very responsive and knowledgeable about both matters.
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18 Jul, 2008 by Anonymous
Mr. James has provided outstanding counsel to my company. He is very knowledgeable with respect to environmental matters. He doesn't just provide a technical answer; he is very practical in providing actionable solutions. He truly provides a great value.
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20 Sep, 2024 by Brooke
Christiana is a great advocate for her clients. We have worked together on a few cases. She is thorough, passionate, and full of grit! Any client would be lucky to have her represent them.
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18 Jan, 2024 by Todd
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04 Aug, 2021 by Keesha
I contacted Sandra back in March to handle my non-contested divorce. Here it is August and my case still has made no progress. I have been emailing her and calling her for the last 2 months and she has neglected to return any of my calls or emails. Please do not pay this lady for services if you would like an attorney that will actually communicate with you and help you in what is already a hard situation. I am now a single mother with 2 children that have paid her over $1200 to handle my case and she will not even respond to me... This is very sad! It is not fair to me and my children that she takes the money to handle the case and does not even bother to finish things or even respond to clients. I do not have additional money to pay another attorney to take care of the case that she started but has neglected to finish. Please go else where and do not be a victim of Sandra's incompetence.
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12 Apr, 2018 by Monique abbery
10 Nov, 2015 by Anonymous
I really liked having Sandra as my lawyer. She knew everything, and was really quick to answer all of my questions. She explained things well, and always had time to go over everything as many times as I needed to understand what was happening. She always explained all my options. I definitely recommend her!
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24 Oct, 2013 by Eric
I hired Mr. Hays in 2011, when his office was located in Colleyville TX, for probate law. He has since moved to Dallas. Overall I was pleased with his work on my behalf and he is really good about asking the right questions that pertain to your issues.
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27 Sep, 2024 by J r
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23 Sep, 2024 by Rocio campuzano
Nope not a good attorney. I would have been better for me to pay the court instead of retaining the attorney ended up paying more than what the ticket where
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20 Sep, 2024 by Bob chao
I tried to retain this law firm's services. The first person I spoke to was great, the second person I spoke to had the nastiest attitude towards me. She couldn't even comprehend that my name was "Bob". After being greeted with this level of competence I decided that I would not retain their services. The lady even told me that they have a form on their website. Their website looks like it was built off a cheap template. I don't see a form avaliable on their website either. I think it's fair to say that you shouldn't trust companies that spend the most on SEO, but seemingly nothing on everything else.
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17 Jun, 2024 by Oyinye ejindu
The positive reviews are fake.. This attorney is a scam artist. He collected almost 10,000 dollars from me and instead created so much issues for me. He sent out a NOTICE TO VACATE to my tenant and didn't include the reason for the NOTICE TO VACATE. I ended up getting sued by the tenant and lost the case as a wrongful eviction because the Judge stated that I needed to always give reasons for a notice to vacate. Please avoid this attorney as much as you can or you will be the next person writing a negative review warning others to avoid after taking a huge loss.. Expect an invoice diligently but good luck getting him to respond to your questions or requests (he plays the game of filing motions to continue this way he can bill you at least 500 - 1000 a month minimum plus other "expenses.")
I reported him to the State Bar and no action was taken against him. Don't be the next victim, pay attention and read the negative reviews and not the fake paid positive reviews, or sadly you will be next..
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
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30 May, 2024 by Terrance green
Marc and AJ were great as i was going through a very stressful time with my tenants. They made the process so easy and took a lot of the stress off my shoulders. I am continuing to retain them.
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05 Apr, 2024 by Sandra stone
Very professional, great communication, explained what the next step would be. Marc's booklets were very helpful. If I ever need help with another eviction, I will call Girling Law. A special thanks to AJ and Mae.
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20 Jul, 2021 by Brian
John Helstowski and his team are excellent. They are very responsive and very knowledgeable. They take the time to understand your unique situation, and provide you with the options to move forward in your case. If you're ever in need of a great law firm, I highly recommend John Helstowski.
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26 Jan, 2021 by Nicole
Hannah was great throughout the whole process. She we handleded all the details of our case. With COVID going on, certain things took a little longer than normal, but she made sure to keep us updated at every step of the way. It was great to know you had someone always checking on your case.
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26 Jan, 2021 by Vickie
John and his team were such a big help. Our home went into foreclosure by our HOA and due to whatever reasoning we weren’t notified until it was already sold. We had no idea what to do when we got referred to John, he spent over an hour on the phone trying to fully understand our situation and help us figure out what we could do to save our home. I would recommend this firm to anyone in need of a real estate lawyer.
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02 Apr, 2024 by Gayathri magie
I called them to get help with my Will through Metlife Legal. The gentlemen who answered got a whole lot of info from me and finally said he has no availability next week. I asked if he could schedule for later. He then said he has no availability until end of May. And that I should call back later. He had no idea when later. Also, If they are booked solid for the next 2 months and won't take any more appointments, why waste my time asking all the questions that he did? It was super shady and I will be providing this feedback to Metlife Legal as well.
I soon after called Kazi Law Firm. The lady who answered was super efficient, spent just a few minutes, and had something scheduled for this week to get my work started.
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21 Dec, 2023 by Judy ross
Contacted Ms. Fox's office to set up multiple wills/advanced directives. Had a telephone appointment that we thought would be with her, but was with an assistant. The assistant took all of our info to do the wills and said that she would send them for review. Never heard back from anyone. Ended up doing our wills through another law office.
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15 Sep, 2022 by Leo alvarez
Thousand words or thousand thanks would not be enough to express my gratitude to Ms. Fox. Her professionalism, her knowledge, her patience, and help with my case, that has been so complex and difficult, have been enormous. Ms. Fox, has been like an angel sent by God to me, without her help I would have lost all my rights in my custody and child support case and would not have know what to do.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Brandi
We hired Byno for a speeding ticket that was 30 over in hopes that we could keep the ticket off the record...and insurance. It took a hot minute, but the ticket was dismissed. Not sure how this happened, but so glad it did. Way worth the $$. Cheaper than paying the ticket.
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11 Aug, 2022 by Casey
I was told about the potential resolutions to my case. I stated to them the goal I was hiring them for, and then agreed. Now I am paying the same amount I would have anyway plus lawyer fees. I was then told, “I’m sorry our goals weren’t the same.” I stated my goal and purpose for hiring them clearly, so them not having the same goal as myself is on them, though all they keep doing is blaming me. They are a scam and not worth hiring unless you want to pay more, not less.
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07 Apr, 2021 by Jeff
Most unprofessional company I've ever dealt with. The service is a complete waste of money and time. My complaints about terrible communication and lack of effort, were met with an email from this child blaming ME for the issues (They got my email wrong, texted me about it with a message that literally said "can not receive responses" and then blamed ME for not texting it back!) If you get a ticket do anything other than hire this guy. He will do nothing for you, but he's be happy to take your money and blame you for not knowing better than to give it to him
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24 Oct, 2021 by Anonymous
Stay away. I should have gone with my gut instinct when I first met with Jill and she wore a tennis skirt and tennis shoes to our initial meeting. I was made many promises about possible outcomes for my modification case and made to believe that she could help me. After I spent a ton of money with her she acted like “she told me so“ and that I didn’t have a case. only one word to describe Jill Setzer and that is she is unprofessional. She had an attitude, many typos on emails was late for every hearing or meeting and was not prepared. There were times that I would come in for a meeting and she would have no idea why we were meeting. Do yourself a favor and find a more professional firm.
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28 Jan, 2019 by Josh. a
She did a wonderful job with communication but failed when it came to communicating truthfully and I had to call several times when I found mistakes she made and I was being charged for every call I would have to make because of Jill’s error. Also didn’t believe me when I told her I didn’t do drugs and when the results came back she stated that’s good news you passed when I asked why she said in the back of my mind I was concerned . It left me in disbelief and whose side was she really on definitely didn’t feel she was 100% on mine because I’m a younger guy and I was going against the mother of my child. Also when it came to billing I was over charged for the errors she made when I asked about them she wouldn’t return my calls and I fired her.
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17 Jul, 2018 by Elizabeth
I hired Jill after I was told the only way to handle my case was through Common Law Divorce, After a few thousand dollars and meeting with a retired Judge at Meditation I find out that it was not the only way to handle my situation. I feel after many years of being an Attorney, Jill should have know there was another way to handle my situation. After it was all over, three months later I received an another large bill.
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