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16 Dec, 2024 by Maldin nake
Very professional work. I will recommend to everyone for immigration case.
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11 Dec, 2024 by Carla garcia
As of today my mother is a US citizen thanks to Katarina Long! Her patience, honesty and professionalism is what everyone needs in an immigration attorney. I recommend her services 100%.
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02 Dec, 2024 by Salma senjaj
Can’t Thank Katarina Long and her law firm enough, they handled my case with a lot of care and professionalism.. I would recommend them over and over!!
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12 Apr, 2022 by Kaan
Joseph was the absolute best—if I could give more than 5 stars, I would! It was my first home purchase and first time hiring an attorney. I saw that he was rated the highest in my area and now I see why. The whole process of working with him could not have been easier! He was there every step of the way and through all the obstacles (believe me there were many). He was always on top of everything, would reach out with frequent updates from seller’s counsel, and would simplify the confusing legalese surrounding the entire process. From the custom riders to the initial sellers contract, the seamless attorney review phase, and much more, I couldn’t have asked for better than Joseph on my side. Well done, sir!
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16 Jul, 2020 by St
I received a traffic ticket in Bergen county and contacted Joseph to help me with the resolution. He is honest about my options, transparent about the process and guided me through the new zoom court process to get to a great resolution. I would not hesitate to use Joseph's services again should the need arise
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11 Mar, 2020 by Anonymous
Had to appear at court and I got helped every step of the way. Very informative and on top of making things easy.
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05 Jun, 2024 by Lilian garcia
Excelente abogada, buena atención y servicio. Todo su personal de trabajo son muy buenos y estan bien preparados en su profesion y nunca dan un caso por perdido. Me apoyaron en cada momento de mi caso y hoy en día están dando lo mejor por que mi hija obtenga su residencia. Cuando me preguntan por un abogado siempre digo que el bufete de la abogada Ingrid Echeverria es el mejor. Que Dios los bendiga por siempre.
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07 Jan, 2021 by Diego
I had the pleasure of meeting Ingrid while working at the Consulate General of Guatemala in New York, where she would support our community with legal advice. After leaving my post as a diplomat, she guided me through the process to become a US resident. I can only thank her for her hard work, the whole process was smooth and clear.
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26 Aug, 2019 by Richard
I used Ingrid Echeverria's service for my divorce. Everything worked out very well and all of my questions were answered in a straightforward manner. I did have a lot of doubts, concerns, etc. and there is a lot of misinformation out there regarding divorce. I honestly thought I was going to have major problems. Ingrid and her employee's listened to the situation, gave me the facts and all worked out just fine. Divorce is a highly stressful situation and I honestly think I was in the best hands available.
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15 Jun, 2016 by Jaime
Donald Gardner represented me during my disability and retirement. His support and legal assistance allowed the process to proceed smoothly. I would recommend him to others requiring a competent lawyer.
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10 Jun, 2016 by Rosa
Mr. Gardner was our attorney in criminal and municipal cases. He represented my son. He was very good. He was able to get our cases resolved fairly. I have recommended him to a lot of people. His partner also does a criminal work.
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09 Jun, 2016 by Maria ilem
Mr Gardner handled our real estate case thoroughly and efficiently. He and his firm are professional and extremely competent. I would recommend them for any type of case.
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18 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
Very good I am very grateful because he always try me to understand all the details.Really I recommend gen and I give it 5 stars.
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25 Oct, 2024 by Nelson lorenzo galvez
El personal es muy servicial y atento. Los recomiendo!
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24 Oct, 2024 by Madeline rodriguez
I had an extremely disappointing experience with this attorney. They showed no interest in listening to my concerns or understanding my case. It felt like their main focus was on getting paid rather than providing any meaningful representation. Instead of offering real solutions or strategies, they kept repeating the same things without addressing my needs. Communication was also poor and unclear, making the whole process even more frustrating. I would not recommend this lawyer to anyone looking for someone who actually cares about their clients.
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24 Oct, 2024 by Ivanna ramirez
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20 Sep, 2024 by Salvatore scarpato jr.
Mr Grezlak was appointed to take over my cousins case in which he was falsely accused. My cousin was held in Hudson County Correctional Facility for a total of 1 1/2 years. There was a cycle of 2 other attorneys prior to Mr Grezlak and as the saying goes "the 3rd time's a charm" It was about 3 months ago when Mr Grezlak went to bat for cousin and went far beyond expectation by beating the accusations and getting him back home where he belongs. He fought hard and never stopped fighting until the job was done as though he took the case personally and was defending a family member. If you are in need of defense and looking for a true compassionate and hard working attorney, look no further than Mr. Grezlak.
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12 Jul, 2024 by Brand new c
The worst he’s money hungry don’t trust him
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02 Jul, 2024 by Shahonda pack
Joseph Szesko was an amazing attorney for my case. His professionalism was unmatched. He showed great composure, work ethic and most of all excellent representation. The office staff was always courteous and ready, willing, and able to assist in his absence. I am pleased with the outcome of my case and will definitely have him represent me again.
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09 Apr, 2024 by Carlos magistris
Great law firm, professional the help me with a very difficult case, Most Great full, definitely recommended!
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31 Mar, 2024 by Beng connell
I engaged The Law Office of Joseph A. Rutigliano to represent my son in a driving violation. He took care of everything and very is helpful. He (or his staff) is always available when I call his office to voice a concern. He provided instructions and walked my son through the on-line zoom hearing process and made it a lot easier and less stressful for my son (and me as well). I am very satisfied with the legal services he and his staff provided.
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05 Mar, 2024 by Queenrenee moore
If I could give zero stars I definitely would. I called for a consult and the receptionist was very rude as soon as I told her where I was lived. A criminal lawyer is going to represent no matter what connections he has in that county judicial system. Maybe I am misinformed about the way New Jersey lawyers work. My family had a real estate case with a lawyer who was not even from the same state and we had no issue. So why would your receptionist tell me to look for an attorney in my county!? I was recommended to Mr. Rutigliano. Are you making assumptions based on the county I live in or what else is the issue?
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20 Apr, 2024 by Kimberly c
Very trusted attorney! Thank you, TJ and Denise, for a pleasant experience.
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10 Oct, 2023 by Mercy
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25 Jan, 2022 by Jimmy neira
Called their office 2 weeks ago inquiring about getting a "Same Name Affidavit " I spoke to his administrative assistant, she said "John will call me back he currently in court ". Till this day no call back very unprofessional.
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25 Oct, 2024 by Nelson lorenzo galvez
El personal es muy servicial y atento. Los recomiendo!
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24 Oct, 2024 by Madeline rodriguez
I had an extremely disappointing experience with this attorney. They showed no interest in listening to my concerns or understanding my case. It felt like their main focus was on getting paid rather than providing any meaningful representation. Instead of offering real solutions or strategies, they kept repeating the same things without addressing my needs. Communication was also poor and unclear, making the whole process even more frustrating. I would not recommend this lawyer to anyone looking for someone who actually cares about their clients.
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24 Oct, 2024 by Ivanna ramirez
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07 May, 2024 by Hugo bernabe
I highly recommend everyone Carvajal Law for their services. I want to thank Mr. Carvajal for his excellent representation and work ethic. Thank you again.
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30 Apr, 2024 by Michelle pomerantz
Lazaro Carvajal was a great lawyer. I was nervous. He prepped me properly for court. He let me do the zoom court in his office. He was excellent. He provided great customer service and was very knowledgeable in the matter of my case. I would utilize him the future if I needed a lawyer.
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20 Apr, 2024 by Vanessa sotolongo trujillo
Lázaro Carvajal es un excelente abogado se los recomiendo a todas las personas que necesitan de un buen abogado que los ayude a defender sus casos con sabiduría e inteligencia ,en mi experiencia me defendió con mucho éxito y le estaré muy agradecida por siempre ,por tener esa satisfacción y tranquilidad que hoy tengo gracias a él , no duden en contactarlo no se arrepentirán . Gracias Lázaro muchas bendiciones en su carrera.
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09 Apr, 2024 by Carlos magistris
Great law firm, professional the help me with a very difficult case, Most Great full, definitely recommended!
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31 Mar, 2024 by Beng connell
I engaged The Law Office of Joseph A. Rutigliano to represent my son in a driving violation. He took care of everything and very is helpful. He (or his staff) is always available when I call his office to voice a concern. He provided instructions and walked my son through the on-line zoom hearing process and made it a lot easier and less stressful for my son (and me as well). I am very satisfied with the legal services he and his staff provided.
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05 Mar, 2024 by Queenrenee moore
If I could give zero stars I definitely would. I called for a consult and the receptionist was very rude as soon as I told her where I was lived. A criminal lawyer is going to represent no matter what connections he has in that county judicial system. Maybe I am misinformed about the way New Jersey lawyers work. My family had a real estate case with a lawyer who was not even from the same state and we had no issue. So why would your receptionist tell me to look for an attorney in my county!? I was recommended to Mr. Rutigliano. Are you making assumptions based on the county I live in or what else is the issue?
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20 Dec, 2023 by Andrea
Thank you Mr. Anderson, great lawyer and very helpful, I hired Mr. Anderson to help me with my bankruptcy. Thank you for all your help and guidance.!!! I would recommend Mr. Keith Anderson.
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15 Dec, 2023 by Daniela
I found myself and my business in a tough situation this past year, and facing eviction. I was Calling lawyers looking for someone to represent me and everyone I called I could Tell was money hungry, their reviews were terrible and so I kept Looking. That is until someone referred me to Mr.Anderson I explained my situation and he told me if I were to pay him he would just be taking my money. The day of my court date I went In representing myself, with his advice and things have worked out. He is not like the rest of the lawyers who seem to just be after money.
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06 Dec, 2023 by Helen ramirez
Profesional service received. Effective communication. Thank you for helping me with my case. Fully recommend Lic Anderson.
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08 Oct, 2024 by Andre tacen
I had an excellent experience with lawyer Maria. Even though I played a big role in my case taking longer, Maria never forgot about me. After I was absent for two years, she still reached out and helped me fix my status. Her dedication and persistence made all the difference. If you want your case to succeed, I highly recommend following their advice, as they truly have the knowledge and expertise to get results.
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27 May, 2024 by Acs producciones
Tube un dui en el 2023, el abogado Carlos Rendo, me representó, el hablo con el fiscal, y ante el juez me hizo hablar a mí persona, pero creo q un abogado es el que tiene q hablar por ti por algo le estás pagando o no?, bueno con mis nervios y eso, a lo que yo entendí, el juez dictó, 4 meces de suspensión y 9 con Intoxalock, a lo q el abogado me explicó lomismo, los he cumplido, fui a MVD y me dicen q’ son 13 meces con Intoxalock, que lo debí aver puesto durante la suspensión, o sea que tuve que haver pagado durante 4 menses sin poder usar el vehículo. Cuando regresé a su oficina, me dijo q eso apuntó también, y q para ver q paso necesita el transcrip o algo así? Tomé la decisión de continuar por 4 meces más, no voy a perder más dinero. espero esto les sirva a alguien y no paguen por un servicio no bien echo. Y no digo q sea malo, por que no lo se, si un abogado lee esto q me diga si yo tenía q haber hablado o el abogado en mi representación.
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10 Apr, 2024 by Emmanuel tomás
De mucha ayuda, los recomiendo
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12 Jul, 2024 by Rodney voelker
My parents were recommended to Alvaro Alonso from "Alonso & Navarrete" law firm to close on a family real estate purchase. We cannot recommend this firm for real estate transactions as it doesn't seem like real estate is their strong suit. Multiple mistakes were made on the attorney's side that resulted in my parents having to pay over $10k in additional costs that could have easily been avoided had the attorney done his job properly. First, the closing date took about 5 months longer than anticipated. On the first time they were supposed to close, the close got cancelled literally hours before the close because the attorney discovered a lien on the property that somehow he did not know about until the day of the close, despite having significant lead time to prepare. My parents already took out a loan in preparation for the day of close so they started accumulating interest charges despite not being able to close for almost another 5 months later. Second, the attorney was a poor communicator overall. Almost all communications, if any, were done by his assistant. They weren't proactive. It was mainly my parents having to reach out to them for status and by their responses it sounded like they were stalling for time. One time when my mother called the office, the assistant picked up the phone and the attorney could be heard in the background saying (in spanish) the equivalent of "what does this woman want!". The slow process to close got so bad that the seller took proactive steps to complete some responsibilities that the attorneys should have been doing. This helped speed up the process but again, it wasn't the seller's job to do that. Just a few days prior to the "real" closing day (I say "real" because there were at least 5 closing dates proposed along the way that never materialized) the attorney brought up a transfer tax for the very first time. My parents instructed this should be split 50/50 with the seller to which the seller agreed. Due to miscommunication, my parents attorney agreed with the seller's attorney that my parents would be paying the entire transfer tax. To avoid any further delays, my parents decided to absorb this easily-avoidable $2.3k cost had the attorney appropriately communicated with them. A few hours after the close was completed, my parents were called to return to the office because there was additional paperwork the office forgot to give them to sign. Between the additional interest charges and transfer taxes my parents should not have paid for, once everything was finally said and done they ended up paying an estimated ~$12k in avoidable costs due to poor communication.
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13 Feb, 2024 by Dennisse silva
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15 Jan, 2015 by Tanu
I would say , she is an excellent lawyer, with the best knowledge of laws. Before meeting her I was very anxious, nervous about my case and my child custody. After she handled my case, I am more than happy, and contended, for my future and satisfied with getting the custody of my child. The lawyer has solved my issues very prudently and realistically. Above all , she is a nice human being,empathetic, listens to the issues, prompt. I had a nice experience with her Definitely, go for her.
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02 Jun, 2011 by Anonymous
I hired Ms. Tulipan some time ago. She seems to be very knowledgeable. However, once she moved from North Bergen to her new office located in West new York - she has lost her touch. Her staff (who used to be the only people I communicated with) changed - became rude and unknowledgeable. they never know anything and Ms. Tulipan is never available and seems lost when we speak now. Her prices are outrageous. For the amount of money I pay, I would think I can at least speak to someone who knows what they are doing.
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01 Feb, 2011 by Anonymous
Ms. Tulipan has represented me and members of my family in many cases over the years. Her knoweldge of the law, legal procedure and her writing skills are excellent. Her work is always thourogh. She is an excellent trial lawyer with developed skills at argument and examinations and cross examnication of witnesses. It is obvious that judges and collegues highly respect her.
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28 May, 2019 by Anonymous
Mr. Fonticoba not only handled my case professionally, but also kept me up to date and made sure all my questions were answered throughout the process.
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02 Apr, 2019 by Maria
This was my first time going through the home purchasing process and I could not believe how easy of a process Robert was able to make it, responsive and knowledgeable and will be using home again when the time arrives
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01 Apr, 2019 by Sam
Mr. Fonticoba helped me close on a business property. He took the time to explain and inform me on the process and fought hard to protect my interest. Most would not have challenged a large real estate company for fear of losing potential business or retribution but he fought for the little guy and did the right thing. This wasn't just a closing to me, it was my life savings. I'll always be grateful to Robert for standing up to what was right.
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15 Mar, 2018 by Crystal
Mr. Acosta knows alot about personal injury. He got me a very fair settlement and I was pleased. I would recommend him. He is pretty handsome too. ;-)
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20 Apr, 2023 by Bienvenidos al canal de liz montero
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07 Jan, 2021 by Awilda v. yambo
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15 Jul, 2020 by Istvan pista szabo
I had an appointment that he didn't care to keep or postpone but let me sit in his Waiting Area for over 3 hours as other people's time didn't matter. I'm sure he would have charged me if he actually brought me into his office for a consultation but he was a referral from a friend who he had screwed over big time by holding on to his documents and release client InFormation! This so called attorney has breached his duty to his client and possibly committed malpractice.
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17 Mar, 2022 by Anonymous
Recomiendo que busque a otro abogado. Cualquier otro. Este es el peor. Go to other attorney. He is the worst.
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04 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
I hired this attorney to handle a dispute for me with an insurance company over bills after an injury. He was able to set my expectations on what we could receive and how best to argue our case. I was happy with the settlement and with the communication from the wonderful secretaries in the office.
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21 Oct, 2020 by Anonymous
This lawyer does NOT answer any phone calls and likes to be chased around! We had to leave multiple messages with his rude secretary until we finally gave up. He doesn’t take people seriously and is all about the money. Very overpriced for such horrible customer service. Hope you’re not looking for ANY empathy from this guy.
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07 Jan, 2010 by Michael chiong
Alain helped me at a time when everything was crashing down. I had two driving while suspended charges, I was facing jail time and high fines. He is ex public prosecutor in North Bergen where I was due in court so I figured he would be the best lawyer that knows the system and how to get my penalties reduced. He was very responsive, let me know what to do and when to do it and kept me informed at all times. I ended up paying less than half of the penalties, faced no jail time and saved my license from being suspended. I am truly grateful for this man has done. Thanks!!
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