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03 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous
Renee came appointed by the court to be my childs attorney. She no showed multiple appointments, a court date and a meeting with my childs school she scheduled via zoom where they gathered administration and she never showed up. She was unresponsive to emails, preparation for court and prior to our scheduled trial date she made no contact for 4 months prior to,before, during or after trial.
She is assigned by the court to advocate for the childs wants and recommended what she feels is best for the child and his safety. How can this be done without ever speaking to the child or receiving updates and contact with the medical professionals or primary parent over seeing his healing and progress? You can’t.
My advice. Demand another attorney for your child if you are given Renee, one who cares about children and their safety and emotional and physical well being.
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18 Nov, 2020 by Francesca
Renee is a breath of fresh air I have hired many attorneys throughout 13 years of a custodial matter and she is by far the best. She clearly listens knows the law and fights truly four her clients above all she has something many don’t have full ethics and cares about the oath she took
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10 Jan, 2018 by Michael
I hired Renee for a custody dispute and she really knew the ropes. She was able to effectively communicate with the other lawyers and the judge to protect my rights. I highly recommend her for anyone needing a great lawyer for family court matters.
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02 Jan, 2023 by Amanda nodine
Poor work ethic, lack of communication. Poor values
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29 Dec, 2022 by Deborah wood
Very unprofessional! Called to speak with her and she was very short and basically shut me down before I could say a word. Guess she doesn't want clients. She wont get clients treating people like that! If it would let me give no stars I would!
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24 Aug, 2022 by Michael graf
It is without malice or prejudice that I emphasize that I could not more empathetically NOT recommend this so-called "Law Guardian." While it is sad that court appointed attorneys are simply overworked and underpaid, they are regardless, custodians of the Law. To keep a caring and loving mother from her child WITHOUT CAUSE & without the ability to find a parent "unfit" as defined by law, is absurd. Shame on this cowardly so-called attorney. She should be disbarred from practicing family law. She's a stain on the very fabric of what the law is supposed to represent. Shame also on the institution that has given her unprecedented leeway to do as she pleases without both reason and rebuke.
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02 Jul, 2017 by Anonymous
Hired her as my divorce attorney. I walked away, agreeing to taking nothing, but was NOT supposed to pay child support. Did I mention also consumed our marriage debt of $55,000. 5 years later paying child support!!!
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23 Sep, 2016 by Amos
Not prepared, I hired her and felt she dragged her feet and favored my opposition . Wouldn't respond to phone calls or emails . Missed 2 court dates.
Made treats to opponent to file for contempt ( when person was clearly not following court order) , but then would just never do it
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