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02 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
A few years ago I was facing a lot of charges ranging from minor misdemeanors to M1 misdemeanors and was looking at quite a bit of jail time and I was appointed Christina as my attorney. She did not seem to care much about my case and what I was going through. It was hard for me to even get in contact with her. She wanted me to take the first deal that was given to me, which was the worst charge of all, and pretty much said that I wasn't going to get anything better, but in the end I DID get a better deal that only ended up with some probation, but it was not cuz of what she did. So I do NOT recommend her as a defense attorney for criminal cases, she is better suited for "family" cases.
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14 Mar, 2016 by Sarah
Christina represented me during a 3 year custody case. Through the ups and downs not only was Christina there for my family and I legally but also there for us on a personal level as well. In the end the outcome was exactly what we had hoped for and I can't imagine having a better attorney or person, for that matter, to be by my side through the toughest time of my life. If you're looking for an attorney who not only excels at her job but who also shows compassion for her client, I highly recommend Christina McGill.
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14 Mar, 2016 by Dawn
My lawyer was always willing to answer any questions. She thoroughly explained what was happening in my case and consulted with me regularly.
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27 May, 2024 by Dallas
If I could give 0 stars I would. Took my money and nothing was done. Paid $5k and charged $2k for not even an hour in court then asked for another $4k to finish the hearing when I was told that the $5k would cover it all.
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04 Apr, 2024 by Queena justo
When I say they take your money and not do a damn thing. Emails and calls and yet nothing but yet I’m being charged for no progress. Been paying and yet I’m still where I first started when I hired Jason. Can’t even talk to the guy who took my money. They need to do better.
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03 Oct, 2023 by Austin jones
Jason was amazing, he stayed in contact with me and kept me up to date with everything about my case. Then when it came the day of court, he delivered. I HIGHLY recommend him and will be using him again! 10/3/2023
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07 May, 2024 by Kim frank
Great job , explains everything she doing.
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10 Feb, 2024 by Michelle conant
17 Jul, 2023 by Lynne finch
Very competent & capable young attorney!
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26 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
I do not recommend Mary Beth Fisher for any family law matters. She allowed ongoing abuse from my children’s father and often dismissed serious concerns, even laughing them off during joint meetings. She would yell, interrupt, provide false information, and talk over others, then go unresponsive for months before sending invoices for her “services.” Instead of mediating conflicts, she added to the past trauma and made biased decisions that did not benefit the children. I’m sharing this to help others avoid a similar experience.
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10 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
As a school administrator, I have worked with numerous child custody attorneys and parenting coordinators, but my past experience with Mary Beth Fisher has compelled me to write my first negative review. My intention is to protect children and the families involved in future cases.
Mary Beth Fisher contacted our school regarding a student's tardiness, which was well within district policy, and attempted to disparage the child’s mother, who has consistently demonstrated herself to be a dedicated parent and an active volunteer within our school community for many years.
The call seemed more like a venting session, where she frequently deviated from the relevant information. She generated stress to the family and our staff and the call served no constructive purpose. She also sought to alienate a well-liked child without any justifiable cause, merely asserting that she had the right to contact us.
A more appropriate approach would have been to consult our school policy online, which would have clearly shown there were no issues warranting such negative attention from her. Instead, she chose to misuse her position as a court-appointed representative to intimidate parents, teachers, administration, and, most regrettably, the child involved.
My primary concern is always the well-being of our students. Our school intervenes in co-parenting situations when we believe a child is in danger, at risk or when school policy has been violated—none of which was applicable in this instance. Instead, Ms. Fisher used the call to intimidate and engage in unfounded gossip, questioning our well-established policies and the integrity of those involved.
The end result of the call with Mary Beth Fisher, along with several meetings with teachers, counselors and parents, was that there was no reason to have engaged everyone in the first place and no further action needed.
I cannot, in good conscience, recommend Mary Beth Fisher as a parenting coordinator or attorney. Her conduct is decidedly unprofessional and falls far short of the standards required to effectively support families and children.
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19 Nov, 2015 by Anonymous
Although I initially agreed to hire Ms. Fisher, I was disappointed in her approach, both towards the parents and children. We spent a lot of money, without any benefit to our children. Our teens frequently told us that Ms. Fisher made them uncomfortable and asked questions that put them in the middle, the sheer reason she was hired, which was to prevent this.
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13 Dec, 2018 by Heather delligatti
Very passionate about his job. He cares a out you and the outcome. Very fair and honest with you. I would recommend to my friends.
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23 Feb, 2013 by Brett
Paul Hensley is very laid back and has no passion for his job. He does not care if he wins, he still gets paid. He is more concerned on keeping the judges happy then fighting for his clients. He was completely unprepared for my cases, cuts deals that benefit him more than me, let my sister and I sit at the court house for 5 hours one morning and never showed, he will not produce any detail billing and you will see why; very shady to say the least. The courts assigned the wrong child to my case and no one caught it until it got to me. I am worse off now with his direction and "professional opinion" and tens of thousands of dollars in debt. He never cross examined me or anyone else on the stand and never called my witnesses and lead me down a path I my never recover from. When asked why he stated, "the Judge had somewhere to be, and she was getting upset the case was taking so long" Mostly, he took away my chance to sue the city (for being wrongly accused) and my ex wife for damages and falsifying police reports. Once I confronted him on this, he withdrew as my attorney with not so much as a heads up.
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30 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
Bruce overcharged for services and did not satisfy the situation as he said he would. I would not recommend.
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14 Oct, 2018 by Linda
From the beginning, Attorney Broyles proved to be a top notch lawyer. I had a dispute with my landlord,and was very unsure of the tenant - landlord laws and my rights in relation to them. I needed advice quickly. I searched the internet, and to be honest, I chose Attorney Broyles because his website offered a consultation whereas you could send his firm an email describing your issue and promised a speedy response. To my surprise, Attorney Broyles himself responded within 30 minutes if my request!!!! Without asking for any fees, he gave me excellent advice, which included quotes from the laws pertaining to my situation. When I asked him for his fees for sending a letter to my landlord, and for representing me in court if the matter went further, I was even more impressed!!! His fees were extremely affordable which also showed me that he cares about helping others.... it’s not just about making money!!! Ultimately, we did end up having to go to court, and he was absolutely phenomenal!! When I arrived, he had already spoken with the opposing counsel in the days leading up to our court date, and the decision was already made in our favor!!! Our appearance was pretty much just a formality. Since then, I have emailed him for other various concerns with the same landlord, and Attorney Broyles has ALWAYS been very responsive, knowledgeable, and professional with his FREE advice. With his help, I successfully fulfilled my lease with a difficult landlord, AND received 100% of my deposit. If you are looking for a great Attorney, I promise you that you will be extremely satisfied with Attorney Bruce Broyles!!!
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13 Sep, 2021 by Kelly
Absolutely the worst attorney I’ve ever dealt with! Stated he would charge $75 an hour charged me $100. He did nothing in the month I had retained him. Retained new counsel a month after Mr.Tawney did nothing for my case and within 24 hours the new attorney had a courtdate and requested things from the defendant and attorney that Mr. Tawney should have! Unorganized and had to submit my documents to him twice, which was a red flag and my sign to hire someone else, so glad I did! Don’t waste your money!
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08 Feb, 2013 by Anthony
I had 2 charges of an act of terriorism which I didnt do an he got them all dropped an I didnt serve anything before the trial either
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21 Feb, 2023 by Sherman
Bryce purchased my office credential and copy machine for $1,800 and never paid me the agreed amount. Today is 2/23/23 and although he has this office equipment he has not paid me in over four months. He has not returned my calls or even explained his action. Attorney Sherman Ryan 740 689-9900
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19 Aug, 2013 by Cotter
This woman is the reason my son is now deceased. She took him away from me and turned him over to my ex-husband and due to his neglect, my son is now dead. She is not a good lawyer. She got totally sucked in by my ex-husband's puppy dog face and his "cute" German accent. She actually took letters from people that he coached (they admitted it to me later) and used them as truth against me. She cannot be trusted to ever do what is right for any child. Do not hire this person. She is lazy and ignorant.
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