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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
Not worth a damn.
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
Not worth a damn.
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
Not worth a damn.
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
Not worth a damn.
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
Not worth a damn.
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
Not worth a damn.
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
Not worth a damn.
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
Not worth a damn.
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
Not worth a damn.
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
Not worth a damn.
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
Not worth a damn.
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
Not worth a damn.
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
Not worth a damn.
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
Not worth a damn.
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
Not worth a damn.
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
Not worth a damn.
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
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21 Mar, 2024 by Bruce green
19 Mar, 2024 by Clark & clark legal assistant
The receptionist isn't friendly or professional and provided incorrect information to our client's mother. She told her that they were forbidden from accepting documents from anyone but attorneys. What about pro se defendants? It's horrible to tell people anything just to get them out of our face. Additional incorrect information was provided again when my assistant called. Finally, I called. The same incorrect information was being provided. When called on it, the receptionist put me on hold repeatedly and then finally referred me to the Sherrff's office (another wrong answer) when I asked for a supervising Chief ADA or Assistant Chief for those who handle the bond calendars. These calls were over 3 days. So, we are unsure if the same person was answering our questions or if there're are several untrained people answering the phone providing the public with misinformation.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jerome fleming
Not worth a damn.
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21 Dec, 2021 by Sean
She’s very proficient attorney at handling bankruptcies. She’s very experienced with the bankruptcy court. And gets the job done right the first time.
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26 Apr, 2018 by Anonymous
I thought the attorney works for the client. I requested that she fax a requested document on my behalf to a third party. At first, she acted as though she would by asking me to send her the document. After a while, I never heard back from her. I had to reach out to her to follow up on the document. She told me that she didn't think it was in my best interest to send the document to the third party. I insisted. She stated that she was not going to do it and is going to leave it up to me to send it. The best attorney ever....NOT!
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11 Apr, 2018 by Tj
I don’t know how anyone could not be pleased with this attorney. She explained everything to me and let me know what to expect. She returned my calls, emailed me, and even allowed me to text her on her personal cell phone when I had questions. My case was handled well and everything she told me she would file was filed. I would definitely hire her again if I ever needed an attorney.
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29 Sep, 2012 by Mr. montgomery
Veronica Brinson handled our case with skills and expertise. She is very accessible to her clients and she can fairly handle difficult parties.
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14 Aug, 2009 by Yolanda
On the surface, Ms. Brinson appears to be professional. However, once she received our retainer, the service went down from there. She was often unreachable. She refused to return calls, she did not honor her commitments and her knowledge of the law seemed questionable. Our case dragged on for 2 additional months simply because she was not aware of the appropriate actions to take to get our case before the judge. I had to contact the Judge's office myself and then instruct Ms. Brinson as to how she should proceed. During our hearing, the judge actually offered her instruction regarding the quality of work submitted to him. She presents herself as a professional and experienced attorney, but once you get to meet her in person, you will see that it's just for appearances. She was an incredible disappointment and unprofessional. Use this attorney at your own risk. She is probably one of the cheaper attorneys in Macon, but just remember that you get what you pay for. We paid in so many other ways because we chose to use her services.
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01 Jan, 2024 by Mary tucker
20 Dec, 2023 by Gujarati lovers
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15 Dec, 2023 by H jsjsn
stephen mcdaniel 🤤🤤
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01 Jan, 2024 by Mary tucker
20 Dec, 2023 by Gujarati lovers
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15 Dec, 2023 by H jsjsn
stephen mcdaniel 🤤🤤
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01 Jan, 2024 by Mary tucker
20 Dec, 2023 by Gujarati lovers
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15 Dec, 2023 by H jsjsn
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19 Nov, 2022 by Anonymous
I chose Keith Fitzgerald based on reviews online and he was not everything his profile claims. My case drug on for nearly two years during which time, Mr. Fitzgerald failed to disclose his previous relationship to Connie Williford, the superior court judge who was handling the trial. I found that information out on my own. Keith was very confident in the beginning only to "give up" at the end. There were many occasions that Mr. Fitzgerald failed to notify me of dates and times when I should appear in court and when I shouldn't appear but showed up since no one told me not to. Mr. Fitzgerald should have recused himself from my case based on his affiliation with Judge Williford, better yet, Judge Williford should have recused herself from the entire fiasco based on her past, which she tearfully disclosed in court at sentencing. The bar association will also be getting this information as well as the attorney general and the governor.
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30 Jul, 2018 by Matt
After reading the previous review, I had to compose my own review of Keith’s fantastic work because I believe the person prior is really upset at the court’s system and doesn’t know it. Keith has handled a couple different cases for me from serious felony to motion hearings and has absolutely delivered in all scenarios. Keith is the definition of a well-respected and well-learned attorney. He maintains great relationships with all DAs, Judges, and others in his field and works well within the law to properly provide top service to his clients while guarneteeing them protection of their constitutional rights. Keith is also a remarkable trial attorney with more Not Guilty verdicts than I could count. The transparency is amazing, communication is great and he tells you like it is. He will not promise you something that he does not believe is true, he will not mislead or give you false hope. He is so brutally honest that it is almost worrisome, but he is that way because he wants you to be aware and involved throughout the whole process. I have referred many other people to Keith and they have all been 100% satisfied with his service. Keith Fitzgerald is a leading example of how every attorney should practice law and work with clients.
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05 Jul, 2017 by Anonymous
The DUI charge was dismissed after 14 months from the bullshit arrest because the Houston County DA reviewed the case 3 days before the jury trial date and knew that he'd lose. The whole case was absolutely ridiculous and it should have been dismissed at the beginning. Keith should have stressed this more with Arthur (DA) and had the case dismissed. I was sent a bill after the case was dismissed that was out of scope from the legal contract. I called him on it and told him to drop the matter. He should be embarrassed for even trying to gouge me. I do know how to read; duh.
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Lawyer's Experience:
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Geographic Location:
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Additional Expenses:
Court filing fees, expert witness fees, travel expenses, and administrative costs may be extra.
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Estimating Total Costs:
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Negotiating Fees:
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Pro Bono Services:
For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
