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17 Oct, 2014 by John
My company has retained Mr. Curran on two occasions and we have been very pleased with his service and performance. He did exactly what he told us he could do and was very professional about it. He knows the legal system well and we will use him again if the need arises.
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21 Oct, 2010 by Anonymous
If you have no knowledge of the law Michael will swiftly lead you to a Final Order. He doesn't try to leap mountians but he does ask your opinion and gets your full approval before he will speak on your behalf. He doesn't like to play around with what ifs in the slightest and knows what he and you can and cannot control in both the eyes of the court and reality.
In my years involved with these courts I have seen him as the go getter, as well as compasionate for the broken. He is both ruthless when necessary and patient with regard to the hurry up and wait game. He is well versed in family law and would be my choice in an attorney. Just keep him in the room long enough to relay the entire list of relivent facts before going to court.
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06 Feb, 2023 by Blair jourdonais
01 Feb, 2022 by Tom daley
Great attorney who cares about her clients and knows how to get results.
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10 Jul, 2019 by Kacie webster
Sydney was the backbone I needed when I was going through my very contentious, low priority divorce. Sydney always was available and was so helpful while I went through this process. Her office was friendly and helpful. She helped me navigate a very unpleasant situation and I would recommend her to other persons going through divorces... especially those involving domestic issues and children.
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06 Feb, 2023 by Blair jourdonais
01 Feb, 2022 by Tom daley
Great attorney who cares about her clients and knows how to get results.
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10 Jul, 2019 by Kacie webster
Sydney was the backbone I needed when I was going through my very contentious, low priority divorce. Sydney always was available and was so helpful while I went through this process. Her office was friendly and helpful. She helped me navigate a very unpleasant situation and I would recommend her to other persons going through divorces... especially those involving domestic issues and children.
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26 Sep, 2023 by Matt daquino
Lon helped me in so many ways, he helped do what they said couldn’t be done, he helped me get full custody of my daughter!! I recommend Lon to anyone needing help in Collin county!!
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07 Aug, 2023 by Ana perez
He only wants your money
Ask me to meet up with him and he was drunk
Never answer calls went to go see my husband one time after we gave him the money he never answer the phone
Don’t even have a secretary
He call me another ocasión to ask for money before he was leaving on vacation to San Antonio
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28 Apr, 2023 by Ella
This man is different in every way when it comes to defending and taking care of his client. I was scared from beginning to end and he ALWAYS reassured me everytime that he knows his job and I'm good. And he did bcuz he took good care of my situation and I'm very thankful. And all I want to end this with is.... KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
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23 Jul, 2022 by Behjat
Mrs. Tucker was the judge on last settlement of my divorce case ( 2017-2018). Actual divorce was on 2009 & in 2017 & 2018 financial part which did not finalized by my ex husband was settled on my ex husband favor. Mrs. tucker did not let me to say a word as I open ( with permission in sign language) my moth she hold her hand as sign of stop on my face! And she said stop! She treated me as I am not a human as I do not have any right as I am different than her. It could not have been more humiliating as it was!
The results was under her supervision my divorce degrees of 2009 which was signed and finalized by previous judge was revised to favor of my ex husband! A man who physically, verbally, mentally & emotionally abused me & our two children for 40 years!
As mrs Tucker glanced at me at first she took in on no benefit of the doubt that I am guilty and no human!
It is so unfortunate that our life of living in this world should be judged but a educated judge like this!
This is almost 5 years pasted! I haven’t forgotten . My heart still hurts! I am writing this so people read about it ! I believe in God I am sure he will take care of justice!
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09 Mar, 2012 by Linda
Ms. Tucker was an amazing advocate for my son. She represented him with intelligence and passion that changed my attitude about lawyers. I highly recommend Ms. Tucker to anyone who needs an attorney fully knowledgeable with the law and possessing the capacity to doggedly pursue the best for her client.
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17 Mar, 2011 by Steve
when my wife sued for divorce i was not working so i had to reresent my self and was treated very well. i was told that if i handled my case with no real battles i would be ok. if i were on the other side of this divorce, anglia would be my lawyer.
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27 Apr, 2020 by Anonymous
When I hired David Haynes (extremely low in cost) on a Class C misdemeanor charge. David Haynes told me to plead no contest; (which I thought was the same as pleading guilty) and I knew I had a recorded conversation of the man that filed the false charges; of said man saying "I broke my window; you saw me do it; but your the one going to jail for it, I love it". So, I refused to plead no contest. When I didn't plead no contest and I said "not guilty"; I was immediately arrested; finger printed; and Haynes came to get me in the back room for me to go to my other case that Haynes wasn't involved in. A bad apple; told me to hire Doug Mulder; to appeal and enter the solid evidence of the con artist saying "I broke my window; you saw me do it; but you are the one going to jail for it; I love it". I paid Doug Mulder (high profile criminal defence attorney) $5,000 and gave him the "recording that proved my innocence". Doug Mulder and John Nation Attorney claimed that the appeal was filed in the wrong county; and yet there was a trial in the right county; and Mulder and Nation didn't enter the only evidence needed to prove my innocence. I went to jail for 10 days. I now have a record; whereas if I had done what DAvid Haynes said to do; plead no contest and hope that someone actually signs what DAvid Haynes said I would get "three months deferred ajudification; that would have been a far better outcome for me. In closing; I would tell anyone to hire David Haynes; make sure before you plead no contest that the States offer is in writing; and don't ever think that a more expensive attorney is going to be a better attorney. The only negative that I experienced with Haynes; is that 4 times I told him that I'm not taking a plea; I want to go to trial because there's a bigger picture; Haynes just wouldn't say " okay trial it is; and that will cost me more". All people should be highly skeptical of people of Power. Trust no one is a good motto. The world if filled with trickery. I will never know if I would have actually gotten Deferred Ajudification or Not. But; I still question this: that when I plead "not guilty"; and I didn't sign to a plea agreement; then; "why was I immediately arrested and finger printed"?
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23 Jan, 2019 by Delton
Mr. Haynes reviewed my case with me, explained processes and procedures, discussed circumstances, and prepared me with multiple scenarios, situations, and possible outcomes. He let me ask many questions and showed great concern with all my expectations. He is top notch. He did exactly what he said he'd do, when he said he'd do it, and I couldn't be happier with his counsel.
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05 May, 2017 by Anonymous
David explained the possible outcomes to my criminal charge. He worked with prosecutors to obain probation foe me while everyone else in this highly noted case received prison time. Hope to never require his services in the future but would not hesitate to call on him again
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31 Aug, 2024 by Erin
Stay far away from this attorney unless you like being lied to and put on the back burner. Your case is not important to this man. He is impossible to communicate with because he will not respond until the day before your court date. He refused to invest any time into getting to know the details of my case. He has not provided me with the court documents I have requested time and time again. Now that I have asked for my money back He has completely disappeared and lost all contact. Not that he was really communicating anyway. I say this on the behalf of my court case and a couple others who used him. So it's not just me he ripped off, I know this for a fact. Sadly to say he stole my money and alot more from the people I have talked to. He needs to be removed with his license stripped away so he can't take advantage of another person at the most vulnerable times in their life.
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12 Nov, 2013 by Jerry
Fantistic knowledge of Texas Laws. I would recommend him to anyone that has to go through a divorce. He is very personable and very easy to work with.
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08 Nov, 2013 by Amanda
Jared was formal and professional. He informed me of all the options i had throughout my case, and guided me towards the best path for my situation. I appreciate everything he did for me ! Thank you Mr. J !
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31 Jan, 2021 by Anonymous
I hired Marcus in 2003 to represent me the lawyer have me shock probation. Marcus failed to do the paperwork on time as well as show up for court 1/5/2004 when my shock probation time was up. Because the time limited ran out I was not eligible for shock probation and had to finish my prison sentence.
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17 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
I was arrested for tampering with a government document and I hired Mr. Norman to represent me in the case. He did exactly what he told me what he would do in this case and the charges were dismissed. He is very knowledgeable and I would recommend him to my friends and family.
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13 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
I hired Mr. Norman to represent my son in a case in which he was accused of theft. Mr Norman was very helpful to me and my family and we were very satisfied with the outcome we received in this case. He was very professional and kept us informed throughout the entire process. I am very satisfied with his representation.
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09 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
I had to constantly look for him for an update. He stated he would call back and would never hear back from him. Left messages and emails and still nothing! I even referred people and even they had issues getting a hold of him.
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29 Jul, 2011 by Paul
my wife and i were married after sep. 1 2001( which changed all the immigration laws). my friend told me about mr gallagher and we went to meet him. we explained our situation about my wifes legal status and money. no problem. he took our case and told us every step we would take. even told us what to expect (good or bad). he never lied to us just to get money.
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16 Jan, 2023 by Ingrid
Absolute worst lawyer ever! Doesn't explain the steps of your case. Is very hard to communicate with since he barely responds to emails/phone calls. For my case he put my business appraiser two weeks after due date on docket. Lost my witness, $5000 dollars for appraisal, and around $100,000 business value since the judge didn't allow the testimony or appraisal paperwork. Since my husband didn't provide most of the needed paperwork after the discovery phase, we had two 'motion to compel' hearings. Twice Eric did NOT ask for the missing documents at all, even though he recommended these hearings. Again, another waste of time and money. For the final court hearing he was absolutely not prepared and did a horrible job presenting my case. Since the divorce outcome was so bad, he recommended that I'd appeal the judge's decision. Really? You mess it up and blame the judge? I would never, ever recommend him. One would think that $450/hour would bring some knowledge and expertise. Alas!
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31 May, 2017 by Anonymous
I initially hired another lawyer.
Fired her after first hearing.
Hired Eric.
Eric and the entire staff provided the expertise and confidence to win my case. In my opinion, best attorney in Collin County.
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01 Oct, 2023 by Viji
Overall Dana accomplished the goals I set with her when I hired her. As a lawyer, Dana has proven to me that her 20 plus years of experience in divorce law was the main reason I won in my divorce case. In court during the hearing and eventually the trial Dana prepped me ahead of time and performed very well and resolved the divorce in my favor. The only thing to note is in order to have consistent communication outside of the courtroom, I needed to take the initiative to contact her either by phone, email or meeting in person. The only advice I would give to others is to provide Dana with any and all documents related to the divorce case, so resolving the divorce after the divorce is decreed can go more smoothly.
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22 Sep, 2022 by Justin
This person is a terrible person she is lazy and doesn’t care about her clients at all doesn’t answer the phone or communicate
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29 Jun, 2022 by Augustina
Doesn’t communicate
Wasn’t prepared
Didn’t prep me for my temp order
Didn’t ask my spouse any question
Didn’t come with fact, no discovery was done
I didn’t know how much damage she had done until I hired a new lawyer who had to do so many clean up work within a week. She even refused to transfer my information.
Even my ex (the defendant) said your lawyer really messed you up
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17 May, 2023 by Anonymous
This attorney has no business doing some of the sensitive work he’s doing. In court when addressed by the other side in an aggressive untruthful way, I looked to my attorney to do what he’s there to do, and he was literally twiddling his thumbs looking at the ground while rocking back and forth. He’s been nothing but completely disrespectful and out of line with my family members, and he absolutely has don’t nothing to help me. He never returns calls, or has any contact.
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04 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
I used Mr. Avery for my will. He was extremely knowledgeable and made recommendations for provisions I never would have thought of. He was able to get my will done in a timely manner.
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27 May, 2014 by Anonymous
Hired this lawyer to seal a record. Have been trying to get a status update for 5 months and still he has not responded to calls and emails. He was quick to take my money and slow to do the work.
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11 Sep, 2019 by Anonymous
Robert was a court appointed attorney for me a few years back. he got me off on a pretty serious felony charge. i thank him everyday for that. idk where my life would be if i had gone down for it.
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26 Jun, 2016 by Ashlyn aldrich
Mr. Hultkrantz was assigned to my case as my court-appointed attorney for a misdemeanor charge out of Collin County. He hasn't returned a single phone call I've made to him since assigned (March 2016). The first time I spoke with him was at my first court date, where I was finally able to discuss my concerns over my DL being suspended. He told me I didn't need to worry about this unless I received notice from the state stating my DL was being suspended. A few days later, I received that letter, and I began calling him with urgent messages left as I am the only person in my home with a car and DL. I just wanted advice on how to obtain an ODL, so that I could get to work & basically legally make weekly trips to grocery store, doctor's appointments, etc. He never called me back. I had about 3 business days' notice to figure out getting ODL, to include $, court docs filed, & documentation requested by DPS/Collin County Courts. I had to miss work to do this. At first court date, he told me what the DA was offering & said he wanted to view the video of my arrest. Next court date was almost 2 months later, & he said he wasn't able to view video despite trying to do so on 2 different computers. Immediately, he began to re-discuss the DA's offer. I told him I wouldn't agree to any DA offer until we could view video. I told him I wanted to come view at his office & he reset court for a short interval so that we could do this. He said he would call me that next week to schedule. Two weeks went by, and I didn't hear from him. I began texting him around that time, thinking maybe he forgot. Despite my requests to have a meeting with him to see video & present medical records for 3 weeks, I still haven't been told when we could set this up. Court is in less than week.
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19 Jul, 2014 by Anonymous
Bob, like many lawyers, is probably just too busy to keep a client such as myself satisfied. I understand people make mistakes; however, Bob actually acquired a list from me. Missed my ALR hearing (license got suspended), missed an appointment I had setup the day prior to go over my evidence, told me he hadn't even looked at/received my evidence until over 6 months after I had been arrested (felt like he looked at it the night prior to a court date), never fulfilled a single request I had unless it involved paying him or showing up to court, and he was very elusive to me. I'd hate to give him a bad review but hopefully he reads this and fixes himself. Needs to be more concerned with the client's case and provide some kind of comfort in the process.
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28 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
Working with the government to attack my daughter instead of helping yelled at me and hung up in my face. Refused to give me any documentation petition or videos related to my daughter. wasn't present during my daughters first hearing. Didn't defend my daughter until case termination. filed a complaint and of course nothing was ever done about it. Garbage attorney
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28 Jan, 2022 by Maggie
I saw her on an episode of Dateline. She appeared to be the biggest snob I’ve ever seen
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05 Dec, 2016 by Anonymous
I caught a case back in 2008. I was at someone's house where drugs were found. From the moment I met her she didn't want to help me fight. She said who's the jury going to believe, you or cops? How about evidence & the fact I was innocent. I had probation violation while I was pregnant and she told me its not fair to have my mom raise my kids & referred me to a friend that could help me with adoption. She didn't know me or my situation.stuck up snob very judgemental and quick to stereotype you. I felt like she was district attorney not my defense. I feel sorry for anyone who gets her
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21 Oct, 2011 by Anonymous
This attorney had improper ex parte communications with the judge that negatively affected my case; she misunderstood most of what I told her and would then misquote me; she failed to do her job in a timely and appropriate manner; she failed to follow up; she was rude and would actually yell and name-call; I am told that she prepares for hearings at the last minute though there was no way for me to see that personally.
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19 Apr, 2014 by Anonymous
Be careful and keep close tabs on the work Mr. Nygaard does in regards to your case. He would send bills without any information of what work was perforned. He did not do ONE thing that he said he would. When in court he NEVER made any objections-not ONE. Very frustrating and expensive to say the leadt. I would have saved much money and aggravation by not even hiring him. He would have an elaborate story and strategy of what he would do in court and then fold when the time came. On two occasions he was caught backtracking on what he said and the reason I know is because the conversation was recorded. At any rate just please be careful and do not make the same mistake that I made. thank you.
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02 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
Unfortunately Lisa is learning on the job. Her hourly rate should reflect that, but instead I spent a few thousand only to repeat myself several times and she still was unable to comprehend the case or my goals. I fired her and cut my losses' before she drained the entire retainer. I would never hire her again or refer her to anyone. She is a complete pushover to opposing counsel. Proceed with caution.
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23 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous
I hired the attorney Sarah duff to represent my siblings and I with our fathers estate after passing. Sarah sold our 430k house to our stepmother for 9000$ after telling me nit to press charges on that stepmother after she assaulted me in the very house. The courts ordered 40k in stocks also be given to us which were transferred to Sarah and never transferred on to us. She accepted the 9000 for the house by signing her name in our place in a deal she wrote up that we never saw but explicitly told her we would never accept when it was brought up. My brother was a minor and our living paren was his legal representative but Sarah also made all decisions without consulting them. Their entire firm won't return phone calls or emails. It took over a year for us to get an invoice even though we asked her week after week for one. Terrible firm, terrible lawyer, terrible partners cause they still haven't reached out even after all the public reviews I've left. She destroyed my family and used the law to do it and nobody in the firm has done anything to reach out including Sarah. If a 0 star review was possible if post it.
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