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25 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
Ms. Bucher handled my trial case with complete disregard of my best interest or her best abilities in mind. She almost allowed the party making allegations against me to exit the court room without cross examining them. She didn't submit vital evidence for jury view after having me under the guise it was submitted in & stated she "forgot" to have it officially placed in. I expressed I would no longer need her assistance due to her negligence and sudden change in temperament on the case & she began to wave me off while speaking. Shortly after she made it clear she would be removing herself as counsel. At my next appearance she was present but refused to speak with me when approached leaving me completely unprepared for what would happen at my sentencing. All of this egregious behavior came after pleasant interactions with Ms.Bucher. In matters of law which is already a burden, it wouldn't be wise to take a gamble with the potential of your case by allowing her to be your representation.
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02 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
This lawyer was the A.D.A. in my arrest case. When my lawyer told her about evidence which could have gotten my case thrown out, she refused to look at it, in direct violation of the Brady v. Maryland ruling. On the same note, my defense attorney, Steven Isaacs, as well a useless lawyer, didn't fight for me. It should have been his job to say to her, you have to look at this, or I'll tell the judge. This evidence, Isaacs said, was "trial evidence". Both of them are total rejects.
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