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25 Aug, 2024 by Patel krishna
My experience with Adrienne D. Edward Law Office was appalling. I felt always in the dark regarding my situation because of the inadequate communication. The level of service was subpar, and it appeared that they were more concerned with collecting money than assisting me. I wouldn't suggest this business to anyone looking for capable legal representation since the entire process was stressful and disappointing. Considering my experience, all the glowing reviews seem dubious. Look elsewhere and spare yourself the headache.
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08 Oct, 2020 by Jorge benavides
04 Oct, 2020 by John rodriguez
Such a great lawyer motivated me a lot, and put me in a whole better path.💙
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25 Aug, 2024 by Patel krishna
My experience with Adrienne D. Edward Law Office was appalling. I felt always in the dark regarding my situation because of the inadequate communication. The level of service was subpar, and it appeared that they were more concerned with collecting money than assisting me. I wouldn't suggest this business to anyone looking for capable legal representation since the entire process was stressful and disappointing. Considering my experience, all the glowing reviews seem dubious. Look elsewhere and spare yourself the headache.
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08 Oct, 2020 by Jorge benavides
04 Oct, 2020 by John rodriguez
Such a great lawyer motivated me a lot, and put me in a whole better path.💙
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25 Aug, 2024 by Patel krishna
My experience with Adrienne D. Edward Law Office was appalling. I felt always in the dark regarding my situation because of the inadequate communication. The level of service was subpar, and it appeared that they were more concerned with collecting money than assisting me. I wouldn't suggest this business to anyone looking for capable legal representation since the entire process was stressful and disappointing. Considering my experience, all the glowing reviews seem dubious. Look elsewhere and spare yourself the headache.
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08 Oct, 2020 by Jorge benavides
04 Oct, 2020 by John rodriguez
Such a great lawyer motivated me a lot, and put me in a whole better path.💙
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25 Aug, 2024 by Patel krishna
My experience with Adrienne D. Edward Law Office was appalling. I felt always in the dark regarding my situation because of the inadequate communication. The level of service was subpar, and it appeared that they were more concerned with collecting money than assisting me. I wouldn't suggest this business to anyone looking for capable legal representation since the entire process was stressful and disappointing. Considering my experience, all the glowing reviews seem dubious. Look elsewhere and spare yourself the headache.
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08 Oct, 2020 by Jorge benavides
04 Oct, 2020 by John rodriguez
Such a great lawyer motivated me a lot, and put me in a whole better path.💙
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25 Aug, 2024 by Patel krishna
My experience with Adrienne D. Edward Law Office was appalling. I felt always in the dark regarding my situation because of the inadequate communication. The level of service was subpar, and it appeared that they were more concerned with collecting money than assisting me. I wouldn't suggest this business to anyone looking for capable legal representation since the entire process was stressful and disappointing. Considering my experience, all the glowing reviews seem dubious. Look elsewhere and spare yourself the headache.
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08 Oct, 2020 by Jorge benavides
04 Oct, 2020 by John rodriguez
Such a great lawyer motivated me a lot, and put me in a whole better path.💙
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25 Aug, 2024 by Patel krishna
My experience with Adrienne D. Edward Law Office was appalling. I felt always in the dark regarding my situation because of the inadequate communication. The level of service was subpar, and it appeared that they were more concerned with collecting money than assisting me. I wouldn't suggest this business to anyone looking for capable legal representation since the entire process was stressful and disappointing. Considering my experience, all the glowing reviews seem dubious. Look elsewhere and spare yourself the headache.
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31 Oct, 2022 by Rossy
Aboga soy Rosa loor por favor ud es mi abogada que me cedió la corte como hago para hablar cn ud eh tratado de comunicarme con ud de mil manera y nada necesito hablar un ud mi audiencia es a fin de noviembre
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27 May, 2021 by Cesar
I was in a difficult position and Sandra fought hard and smart to get me custody of my kids.
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21 Dec, 2011 by Mesbah
Kevin has been a trusted lawyer for more than a decade for me. He has closed multiple houses so far without any hiccups. His professionalism has always impressed me. I would recommend him any given time.
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21 Dec, 2011 by Mesbah
Kevin has been a trusted lawyer for more than a decade for me. He has closed multiple houses so far without any hiccups. His professionalism has always impressed me. I would recommend him any given time.
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08 Nov, 2011 by Anonymous
He did a very poor job in representing us in our condo purchase.
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11 Sep, 2023 by Grace
Mr. Harris was fantastic, I just finished my case with him and I am thrilled with the outcome, he was professional and knowledgeable on all matters, I highly recommend him to anyone who needs legal assistance,
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17 Oct, 2020 by Mt
He is excellent at his jobs and got the job done. Very hardworking and great at what he does.
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07 Aug, 2020 by Christian saldana
Thank you for a great outcome.
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30 May, 2023 by O smooth
Rip off
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01 May, 2023 by Loraine trotman
Very professional Lawyer who knows his job, I would recommend anyone to work with him, it was a pleasure working with Mr. Wani.
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21 Jan, 2023 by Fazle rabbi
30 May, 2023 by O smooth
Rip off
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01 May, 2023 by Loraine trotman
Very professional Lawyer who knows his job, I would recommend anyone to work with him, it was a pleasure working with Mr. Wani.
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21 Jan, 2023 by Fazle rabbi
18 Jun, 2024 by Rajin bahadur
Worst lawyer ever. Her and her partner work together to drain every single penny possible from their clients. Please save yourself financially and mentally from going to her place of practice. It’s all about the money for her
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12 Jun, 2024 by Ara ahmed
I was looking for a job, and a friend referred me to work at her law office. Came in, showed her my resume and she told me to start working. After two weeks, she told me that she wasn't hiring me to be permanent but she refused to pay me for the two weeks and never even acknowledged what she did. This woman is a scammer. Stay away. Don't let the smart talking fool you. There are too many options on Sutphin to choose this place for your legal services.
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04 Nov, 2023 by Tyson max
18 Jun, 2024 by Rajin bahadur
Worst lawyer ever. Her and her partner work together to drain every single penny possible from their clients. Please save yourself financially and mentally from going to her place of practice. It’s all about the money for her
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12 Jun, 2024 by Ara ahmed
I was looking for a job, and a friend referred me to work at her law office. Came in, showed her my resume and she told me to start working. After two weeks, she told me that she wasn't hiring me to be permanent but she refused to pay me for the two weeks and never even acknowledged what she did. This woman is a scammer. Stay away. Don't let the smart talking fool you. There are too many options on Sutphin to choose this place for your legal services.
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04 Nov, 2023 by Tyson max
18 Jun, 2024 by Rajin bahadur
Worst lawyer ever. Her and her partner work together to drain every single penny possible from their clients. Please save yourself financially and mentally from going to her place of practice. It’s all about the money for her
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12 Jun, 2024 by Ara ahmed
I was looking for a job, and a friend referred me to work at her law office. Came in, showed her my resume and she told me to start working. After two weeks, she told me that she wasn't hiring me to be permanent but she refused to pay me for the two weeks and never even acknowledged what she did. This woman is a scammer. Stay away. Don't let the smart talking fool you. There are too many options on Sutphin to choose this place for your legal services.
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04 Nov, 2023 by Tyson max
18 Jun, 2024 by Rajin bahadur
Worst lawyer ever. Her and her partner work together to drain every single penny possible from their clients. Please save yourself financially and mentally from going to her place of practice. It’s all about the money for her
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12 Jun, 2024 by Ara ahmed
I was looking for a job, and a friend referred me to work at her law office. Came in, showed her my resume and she told me to start working. After two weeks, she told me that she wasn't hiring me to be permanent but she refused to pay me for the two weeks and never even acknowledged what she did. This woman is a scammer. Stay away. Don't let the smart talking fool you. There are too many options on Sutphin to choose this place for your legal services.
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04 Nov, 2023 by Tyson max
18 Jun, 2024 by Rajin bahadur
Worst lawyer ever. Her and her partner work together to drain every single penny possible from their clients. Please save yourself financially and mentally from going to her place of practice. It’s all about the money for her
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12 Jun, 2024 by Ara ahmed
I was looking for a job, and a friend referred me to work at her law office. Came in, showed her my resume and she told me to start working. After two weeks, she told me that she wasn't hiring me to be permanent but she refused to pay me for the two weeks and never even acknowledged what she did. This woman is a scammer. Stay away. Don't let the smart talking fool you. There are too many options on Sutphin to choose this place for your legal services.
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04 Nov, 2023 by Tyson max
18 Jun, 2024 by Rajin bahadur
Worst lawyer ever. Her and her partner work together to drain every single penny possible from their clients. Please save yourself financially and mentally from going to her place of practice. It’s all about the money for her
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12 Jun, 2024 by Ara ahmed
I was looking for a job, and a friend referred me to work at her law office. Came in, showed her my resume and she told me to start working. After two weeks, she told me that she wasn't hiring me to be permanent but she refused to pay me for the two weeks and never even acknowledged what she did. This woman is a scammer. Stay away. Don't let the smart talking fool you. There are too many options on Sutphin to choose this place for your legal services.
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04 Nov, 2023 by Tyson max
18 Jun, 2024 by Rajin bahadur
Worst lawyer ever. Her and her partner work together to drain every single penny possible from their clients. Please save yourself financially and mentally from going to her place of practice. It’s all about the money for her
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12 Jun, 2024 by Ara ahmed
I was looking for a job, and a friend referred me to work at her law office. Came in, showed her my resume and she told me to start working. After two weeks, she told me that she wasn't hiring me to be permanent but she refused to pay me for the two weeks and never even acknowledged what she did. This woman is a scammer. Stay away. Don't let the smart talking fool you. There are too many options on Sutphin to choose this place for your legal services.
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04 Nov, 2023 by Tyson max
18 Jun, 2024 by Rajin bahadur
Worst lawyer ever. Her and her partner work together to drain every single penny possible from their clients. Please save yourself financially and mentally from going to her place of practice. It’s all about the money for her
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12 Jun, 2024 by Ara ahmed
I was looking for a job, and a friend referred me to work at her law office. Came in, showed her my resume and she told me to start working. After two weeks, she told me that she wasn't hiring me to be permanent but she refused to pay me for the two weeks and never even acknowledged what she did. This woman is a scammer. Stay away. Don't let the smart talking fool you. There are too many options on Sutphin to choose this place for your legal services.
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04 Nov, 2023 by Tyson max
14 Mar, 2024 by Patrick thompson
28 Nov, 2023 by Alexis pena
One of the most garbage law office I have ever encountered in my life is very petty to not help you all they want is money. All they care about is money they do not help you with your problems. All they do is overcharge you and stole your case and they tried to tell you they’re helping you doing you a favor I would never recommend this company. If they did it for free I still would never take them as lawyers. They are not lawyers they are liars.
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26 Aug, 2022 by Ryan
very nice and does a really good job for a low price. one of the best real estate lawyers you will ever have. helped me to keep my house from my ex-spouse that was trying to steal it from me.
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02 Dec, 2023 by Ashamed mother of noor husni
This person files lawsuits to businesses that have nothing to do with his so-called "plaintiff". Uses loopholes to merely harass honest businesses trying to make a living. He literally tears down people's lives. This person is a leech for money and cancer to society.
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20 Feb, 2023 by Anonymous
Noor Husni Abou Saab is serial frivolous ADA lawyer. He get his money by conning small businesses and deceiving them and using loop holes in the law to do this. Noor has not only destroyed my life but also my business and that of all my employees. IF you go online to the NY State Courts website and seaarch for this mans cases you will see he uses the same person to bring various ADA cases against small businesses.
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02 May, 2022 by Anonymous
Only cares about money not the client interest, doesn't give updates and never answers messages either. 7 years to get divorce. Ridiculous
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09 Feb, 2023 by Anonymous
Always about money and do not like to inform her clients. When you call for information they say she is not in office even when she is…wants you to pay for paperwork that should be printed and given to you as an update of your case.. file paper work piece by piece do no waste your time no good
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09 Jun, 2020 by Jean
She was very informative and kind. She walk us through the whole process and making sure all our documents were in order. I could always call and ask her questions and advise. She also accompanied us to the interview. Great Job! Thank you.
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25 Oct, 2018 by Anonymous
Lawyer was never able to get to on her phone..Did nothing but make errors on my documents.She collected my money and sent me to do all the work and then wanted to pull from my case because she gave me a week to find a large sum to pay her...Sje sends you to her friends so she get compensated..She is too money hungry
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25 Aug, 2024 by Patel krishna
My experience with Adrienne D. Edward Law Office was appalling. I felt always in the dark regarding my situation because of the inadequate communication. The level of service was subpar, and it appeared that they were more concerned with collecting money than assisting me. I wouldn't suggest this business to anyone looking for capable legal representation since the entire process was stressful and disappointing. Considering my experience, all the glowing reviews seem dubious. Look elsewhere and spare yourself the headache.
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16 Dec, 2022 by Hannah
This attorney will NOT have your best interest. He does less than the bare minimum. He won’t file necessary paperwork, he will get your case thrown out because he lacks the proper skills and doesn’t care about his clients. He should be disbarred!
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08 Oct, 2020 by Jorge benavides
10 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
After a long journey finally I have got my green card today. Specially Heartiest Thanks to my Attorney Oshuk kormokar Sir for his excellent service in my total journey also thanks to their all officials for friendly work & best service.In addition it’s the best platform for the green card journey for all.
Best regards
Md Abul Kasem
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15 Jul, 2017 by Anonymous
I've doubt if he knows anything about Law !!
By taking his advise we applied for I-601 waiver & was denied a year later because the application cannot be done in Advance. All the paper work was done by us; we just used his name.
Never was Responsive and was not Professional either. He even doesn't know English properly. He just opened an Office at his ground floor & try to roll the ball if it goes in the hole.
Absolute Worthless............ !!
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31 Mar, 2016 by Sf
Mr. Neal thoroughly explained the Contract of Sale to me. Everything went as explained. I subsequently called him to evict a tenant. He's mobile. He did the paperwork at my house on a portable printer! And, worked it out where the tenant had incentive to leave. He also saved friend's houses from foreclosure.
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17 May, 2013 by Anonymous
I hired him for an eviction, I gave him over $500 dollars. He listed the wrong address on the eviction form and blamed me for giving him the wrong address when i faxed him the lease, gave him my home address to serve the tenant. If i gave him the wrong address, how did he make it to my house to serve the tenant?. He was suppose to serve the tenant again, he asked for over $600. 2 weeks past by, i asked him if he served the tenant, he rudely asked if i was calling his number by mistake, why was i calling him, if i had nothing else to do, bored to why i was calling him. He yelled at me stating he will serve the tenant on a timely manner refusing to give me time frame. I finally gave up and hired a new lawyer and spend more money. Please beware of this lawyer.
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24 Jun, 2024 by Chola
good lawyer would recommend
good lawyer would recommend
good lawyer would recommend
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21 Jun, 2024 by Magir_puth_mostofa
Worst lawyer you can hire, this scumbag will charge high fees and not do properly job, don't go to this son of a B.
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14 Jun, 2024 by Md golam mostofa reviews by taxeya
In my opinion, he is a terrible attorney, please don't trust anything he has to say, he will most likely rip you off in my opinion. Rather find a more competent lawyer who graduated from a good school.
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08 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
Old affirmative action hire who is running out of road.
This is all I will post bc the rest of my review will just be explaing to you all how I plan to hurt mildred
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28 Aug, 2023 by Mildred's big problem
A pimple that must be popped immediately
I wonder if she is thrown out the window if she can fly? Or will she bounce?
My guess.....she is bouncing
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24 Jan, 2022 by Anonymous
May she die this year. When she dies may she suffer. She is an anti American socialist pig!!!
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29 May, 2024 by Anonymous
Unprepared blowhard who will take your money but do nothing for you. Generally unpleasant.
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23 May, 2024 by Anonymous
My lawyer failed to consult adequately with us. We did not understand most of what he told us and he seemed too busy chatting with everyone else, except us.
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21 Dec, 2023 by Anonymous
Every interaction with him seem too easy, butI gave him a chance anyway. He took my money and didn't do enough to get what was needed. Horrible. I WILL NOT RECOMMEND.
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11 Mar, 2023 by Keith
Michael Cintron had a court date for me and didn’t even show up causing my license suspension my job entails driving cannot drive without a license
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31 Aug, 2021 by Victor
Never answer my calls , never answer my txt message, never follow the case or contact me
I will not recommend him I pay him 150 dollars for nothing even the judge was mad at him he’s the worst get a different lawyers
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31 Aug, 2021 by Alexander
Censured
issued in NY, 2008
updated on 03/22/2009
When an attorney is censured it means he or she did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
I pay him 150 he’s a real thief never answer the calls
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20 Feb, 2021 by Anne
I hired her several years ago when I was going through a custody issue with my ex. I was young, vulnerable and needed help. She was only nice until I actually hired her. After that, she was impatient, and rude. I am a woman so I think she is just unprofessional and it doesn't matter what your sex is. She made me feel horrible, really made a hard situation worse. It's been years and I still haven't forgotten how she made me feel.
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11 Dec, 2018 by Anonymous
I am having more or less the same issues with Ms. Stutz as the previous commenter She does not return telephone calls or emails. She has an unpleasant demeanor and I would not recommend her to anyone.
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09 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
She’s really nasty and unprofessional, when I tried to raise my concerns about the well-being of my daughter living arrangements and the people kept around her she tells me stuff like that doesn’t matter. I seen her making side deals with my child’s mothers attorney with out consulting me then when I ask her about it, I’m attacking her and treating her like the enemy. She’s late to all her appointments as well as her source of communication is only through email which that’s where a lot of her nastiest takes place also her main concern is only about getting paid. I would not recommend her to anyone and that was $1,250 wasted for two court appearances and and one meeting in which two of these events she was both late and a dozen meaningless emails she seems to work in the other parties interest rather then her own clients I don’t know if it’s a feministic thing or it has something to do with my ethencity but as I stated here I would never recommend her services
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12 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous
Anthony Agustus is one of the WORST lawyers I have ever come in contact with. Anthony Agustus does not even deserve the one-star. He is entirely unresponsive to my emails, text messages, and phone calls. And when he does answer, it seems like I'm interrupting HIS day. He is supposed to be helping me fight my case but he has done absolutely nothing to fight for me. All my evidence is clear and straight to the point. He is always unprepared to go to court and shuffles through papers during the court proceedings. He calls me the day before a court appearance or a half hour before court begins to gather information and he was putting me in a bad situation where I could lose custody of my kids. I am a single mother who left an abusive relationship and now, my kids are caught in the middle of this madness. He does not care at all about your needs or the facts of the case. I am so glad that I did not have to pay for him. And honestly, he does not have his client's best interests at heart. He served absolutely no purpose for me during my case hearing. I'm still fighting my case with a new lawyer and I will be getting my kids back. I'm glad I got a new lawyer before it was too late. NEVER HIRE ANTHONY AGUSTUS AS YOUR LAWYER.
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07 Nov, 2017 by Anonymous
Anthony Augustus was hired as the representation for a child in the courtroom. He was never prepared when he came to court. He strolled in late and missing paperwork. He never asks many questions. He truly does not do his job in investigating. He, as the representation for child, is supposed to be unbiased and treat both sides equally. However, from the beginning of his job on the case, he treated one side favorably, laughing and joking with them when he arrived at the court house, and ignoring and not fully giving the other side a chance to present. Although in my case, we did not lose our battle, I think it is disastrous to give this type of representation and to put him in a position where he is being paid for no work. He was appointed by the court and as such only served to continuously delay the case and did nothing to properly investigate or help the child, who just wanted all of this to be over. Unfortunately, he will continue to get work, because the court assigns cases to him.
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31 Aug, 2011 by Anonymous
Never prepared. Does not ever return phone calls. DOES NOT FIGHT. I believe Mr. Agustus is just interested in keeping cases open rather than keeping families together. Unresponsive, unprepared, and doesn't follow my directions. I would never hire or recommend him.
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