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12 Nov, 2023 by Laura thompson
If I could give him zero stars, I would.
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26 Oct, 2019 by Elizabeth
He withdrew our intervention without telling us. He should have called us before he did that!!!! Waste of money for nothing
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23 Sep, 2019 by Steven henry
03 Feb, 2023 by Anonymous
Matt, practices in Missouri. He is a spineless lawyer that grossly overcharges clients for “work” he doesn’t do.
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27 Oct, 2014 by David
Matt has been helping in all of my business and personal legal matters since 2005. He is involved with everything I've done in business up to date with timely and correct information. He's also helped in my estate planning as well as every major legal decision in my personal life. He's built all of my contracts for every part of my business. He is always on time or ahead of schedule with everything I have asked of him. Matt's personal approach has made every aspect of working with him a very comfortable and actually pleasing experience. His availability for questions and his ability to answer those questions has always been amazing. i currently have 4 LLc's, 3 incorporation's in 2 separate states and Matt's handled it all with ease allowing me to be able to concentrate on my business and not my legal affairs.
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14 Oct, 2014 by Jake
Matt Bock is one of my most trusted advisor for my family and my business. Matt's depth of experience in law and finance gives him the gift of providing clarity in any situation. Matt handles cases and projects in an efficient manner and always keeps me informed of the process and progress. From simple to complex, my first call is to Matt for guidance.
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01 Feb, 2024 by Amanda
I had troubles finding a disability lawyer to take my case not because of my conditions, but because of my age. She prepared me by letting me know that it will take some time because of my age but my conditions qualified me and was very confident that I would win my case. She was prepared every corner in my fight and worked around that I lived in a rural area not easily accessible of making trips to her office for hearings, paperwork and any other issues that may have arised. I really am grateful for all her support and hard work. I recommend her highly for fighting for disability.
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27 Mar, 2020 by Anonymous
Rita walked my wife through everything, made sure all the documentation was in order. All in all, she was awarded SSDI and fee was very reasonable. I would highly reccomend Rita.
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17 Jul, 2015 by Anonymous
In the beginning everything went well to a certain extent. There were errors in documentation. Getting a hold of the attorney was very difficult, even when voicemail's where left. Eventually towards the end I did receive misguided information. Which was very unfortunate and the case was moved else where.
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11 Apr, 2023 by John
Brad is extremely helpful and thorough. He will expertly answer any and all questions and walk you through the entire process. Can't recommend more
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16 May, 2019 by Anonymous
I had retained this attorney to clear the title to my home. Both parents had passed intestate over 15 years ago. He indicated the process would take about six month and a retainer was paid. Six months later it was not complete but he invoiced me for $2700. I call the office and he never returns my calls. I email him and out of 10 emails, he responds to one and then only to ask when is a good time to call me to explain. It has been over a year and he has not finished this. He has been very uncommunicative unless pushed. I finally had to hire another attorney to complete this. I have asked for the certified copy of my mother's death certificate back and he has not returned it.
I would absolutely NOT recommend this attorney to anyone ever! One star because I can't give a negative star rating!
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20 Jun, 2010 by Myria
Brad came to me and introduced himself to me when I was in the process of building my business as a brand new cigar bar (and a brand new bar owner). I wasn’t sure if I was going to need his services or not but from the beginning he was very professional and very polite, so I decided to keep his card. Very soon after his introduction, I realized I needed a lawyer and decided to give him a call instead of calling my former lawyer (that I had been using).
I’ve been very happy with my decision in calling him. He has been a huge asset to my company. Brad is very knowledgeable in cigar bar and business laws/regulations. He’s very informative, very punctual and he helps make my life less stressful. Whenever I call him with a problem, he clearly and confidently tells me what my rights are and then he tells me what he’s going to do for me. He takes care of the problem for me so I don’t have to worry about it. I really love that!
I continue and will continue to use Brad’s services and highly recommend him as a lawyer to anyone!
You're awesome Brad!! :o)
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14 Jul, 2021 by Lindsey tysor
Jessica P Douglas was a terrible lawyer. Douglas was rude and presumptuous at our initial meeting. Miss Douglas arrogantly told me of how she had seen my criminal history when I didn’t actually have any prior charges. Miss Douglas was impossible to get ahold of on the telephone I called her 2 or 3 times a day for 3 months and in that time I received 1 sixty second phone call. Miss Douglas requested a continuance on my case without informing me that she was doing so or that doing so would ensure my stay in jail an additional month and a half. She failed to request a bond review or reduction hearing on my behalf. After leaving me in Douglas county for 3 months she failed to even get a slight reduction in the severity of my charges. I am now a convicted felon and Miss Douglas continued to insist that I was not complying with my probation when I was sentenced to time served with no continued monitoring. Thank you miss Douglas for assisting me on my decent homeless felon. You’re a peach!
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02 Jun, 2020 by Laila land
I highly recommend Jessica Douglas...very professional,attentive,caring,and fair....she believe in her clients and will fight for you. She know her job and does it well. She helped me with grandchildren placed with family.
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12 Nov, 2019 by Crystal baker
Highly recommend her! Absolute bull dog in the court room! We’ve retained her and had her represent us and our family in several different matter and she has never let us down! She will fight tooth and nail to make Shur you get the absolute best outcome possible, she’s had several cases my husband has been charged with over the years dismissed! With Jessica there is no walking in and takeing a plea deal, she will get you the best results possible! She is worth every red cent !
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14 Jul, 2021 by Lindsey tysor
Jessica P Douglas was a terrible lawyer. Douglas was rude and presumptuous at our initial meeting. Miss Douglas arrogantly told me of how she had seen my criminal history when I didn’t actually have any prior charges. Miss Douglas was impossible to get ahold of on the telephone I called her 2 or 3 times a day for 3 months and in that time I received 1 sixty second phone call. Miss Douglas requested a continuance on my case without informing me that she was doing so or that doing so would ensure my stay in jail an additional month and a half. She failed to request a bond review or reduction hearing on my behalf. After leaving me in Douglas county for 3 months she failed to even get a slight reduction in the severity of my charges. I am now a convicted felon and Miss Douglas continued to insist that I was not complying with my probation when I was sentenced to time served with no continued monitoring. Thank you miss Douglas for assisting me on my decent homeless felon. You’re a peach!
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02 Jun, 2020 by Laila land
I highly recommend Jessica Douglas...very professional,attentive,caring,and fair....she believe in her clients and will fight for you. She know her job and does it well. She helped me with grandchildren placed with family.
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12 Nov, 2019 by Crystal baker
Highly recommend her! Absolute bull dog in the court room! We’ve retained her and had her represent us and our family in several different matter and she has never let us down! She will fight tooth and nail to make Shur you get the absolute best outcome possible, she’s had several cases my husband has been charged with over the years dismissed! With Jessica there is no walking in and takeing a plea deal, she will get you the best results possible! She is worth every red cent !
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25 Jul, 2024 by Chris hatcher
24 May, 2024 by Deanna roth
16 Apr, 2024 by Fk uc
This lawyer helped revoke a trust instead of amend it. Months later she accepted payment from a checking account from the revoked trust when she prepared a new will, and didn't question it. Her ignorance has caused the family more than decade of litigation and undid decades of estate planning.
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28 Jun, 2024 by Meisam _
Very poor quality of legal services. They do not know what they are doing. Wasted significant amount of my immigration application by not knowing to do what to do next...
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04 Apr, 2024 by Tony horner
Non-Founder Friendly. Expensive and overcharges for services. There’s better firms to choose from.
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29 Dec, 2019 by C.j. guenzel
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30 Oct, 2023 by Sammi c
Took two weeks to call me only to do a long phone interview (like an hour) saying if they’re interested in my case they will let me know and then sent a letter of denial a week later. No reason given other than “they are so busy” yada yada. Was referred by CSE. The whole reason for the situation in the first place. Was pretty much a waste of time
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07 May, 2023 by Lindsay roland
18 Apr, 2023 by Patience x'3
30 Oct, 2023 by Sammi c
Took two weeks to call me only to do a long phone interview (like an hour) saying if they’re interested in my case they will let me know and then sent a letter of denial a week later. No reason given other than “they are so busy” yada yada. Was referred by CSE. The whole reason for the situation in the first place. Was pretty much a waste of time
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07 May, 2023 by Lindsay roland
18 Apr, 2023 by Patience x'3
28 Aug, 2024 by Marie johnson
I legit have court in the morning and I am not prepared. I asked my attorney (MARK BESTUL) to get a continuance and that I couldnt miss work for 90days and he emphatically said no! He said the judge wouldn't approve it as the initial order would be "halfway into the order." Ummm, what the hell does that even mean IF they can be granted from 1 year to 5? Nevermind my abuser (yes, it's DV) was granted a continuance to 1) LEAVE THE COUNTRY. Then, they 2) gave me the wrong address to the courthouse. Then, 3) it was reset for lack of time last week. I asked Mark this last week as getting all the necessary documents, etc would take some time AND I did not want to lose my job. I called and asked what I could do to escalate it for his boss to speak with him and was told I could file a grievance. Yes, a grievance that WOULD take weeks/months to resolve. I have court in the morning, less-than 1 weeks after the last court appearance that was reset by the judge.
This is ridiculous. This is why people handle things their own way as doing it the "right/preferred" way gets you wholly ignored and minimized. I will end up dead and it'll be my fault that I didn't do what exactly? Report, file, comply??? He is a joke and this agency is a bigger joke. 😔
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13 Jul, 2024 by Antelope creek livestock
This is supposed to be an organization that helps those who cannot help themselves in a tricky, confusing legal system. They know their clients are likely to not have computers (why are their documents barely fillable on a phone??), and they know their clients likely do not have bank accounts (why TF do they ask for a debit card???), and they know their clients have likely been screwed over by the legal system time and again (why do they make it difficult to complete a process like getting a d*mn ID????).
If I could leave zero stars I would. Do your job, Legal Aid of Nebraska. Do your job.
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24 May, 2024 by Samantha pierson
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28 Aug, 2024 by Marie johnson
I legit have court in the morning and I am not prepared. I asked my attorney (MARK BESTUL) to get a continuance and that I couldnt miss work for 90days and he emphatically said no! He said the judge wouldn't approve it as the initial order would be "halfway into the order." Ummm, what the hell does that even mean IF they can be granted from 1 year to 5? Nevermind my abuser (yes, it's DV) was granted a continuance to 1) LEAVE THE COUNTRY. Then, they 2) gave me the wrong address to the courthouse. Then, 3) it was reset for lack of time last week. I asked Mark this last week as getting all the necessary documents, etc would take some time AND I did not want to lose my job. I called and asked what I could do to escalate it for his boss to speak with him and was told I could file a grievance. Yes, a grievance that WOULD take weeks/months to resolve. I have court in the morning, less-than 1 weeks after the last court appearance that was reset by the judge.
This is ridiculous. This is why people handle things their own way as doing it the "right/preferred" way gets you wholly ignored and minimized. I will end up dead and it'll be my fault that I didn't do what exactly? Report, file, comply??? He is a joke and this agency is a bigger joke. 😔
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13 Jul, 2024 by Antelope creek livestock
This is supposed to be an organization that helps those who cannot help themselves in a tricky, confusing legal system. They know their clients are likely to not have computers (why are their documents barely fillable on a phone??), and they know their clients likely do not have bank accounts (why TF do they ask for a debit card???), and they know their clients have likely been screwed over by the legal system time and again (why do they make it difficult to complete a process like getting a d*mn ID????).
If I could leave zero stars I would. Do your job, Legal Aid of Nebraska. Do your job.
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24 May, 2024 by Samantha pierson
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28 Aug, 2024 by Marie johnson
I legit have court in the morning and I am not prepared. I asked my attorney (MARK BESTUL) to get a continuance and that I couldnt miss work for 90days and he emphatically said no! He said the judge wouldn't approve it as the initial order would be "halfway into the order." Ummm, what the hell does that even mean IF they can be granted from 1 year to 5? Nevermind my abuser (yes, it's DV) was granted a continuance to 1) LEAVE THE COUNTRY. Then, they 2) gave me the wrong address to the courthouse. Then, 3) it was reset for lack of time last week. I asked Mark this last week as getting all the necessary documents, etc would take some time AND I did not want to lose my job. I called and asked what I could do to escalate it for his boss to speak with him and was told I could file a grievance. Yes, a grievance that WOULD take weeks/months to resolve. I have court in the morning, less-than 1 weeks after the last court appearance that was reset by the judge.
This is ridiculous. This is why people handle things their own way as doing it the "right/preferred" way gets you wholly ignored and minimized. I will end up dead and it'll be my fault that I didn't do what exactly? Report, file, comply??? He is a joke and this agency is a bigger joke. 😔
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13 Jul, 2024 by Antelope creek livestock
This is supposed to be an organization that helps those who cannot help themselves in a tricky, confusing legal system. They know their clients are likely to not have computers (why are their documents barely fillable on a phone??), and they know their clients likely do not have bank accounts (why TF do they ask for a debit card???), and they know their clients have likely been screwed over by the legal system time and again (why do they make it difficult to complete a process like getting a d*mn ID????).
If I could leave zero stars I would. Do your job, Legal Aid of Nebraska. Do your job.
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24 May, 2024 by Samantha pierson
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28 Aug, 2024 by Marie johnson
I legit have court in the morning and I am not prepared. I asked my attorney (MARK BESTUL) to get a continuance and that I couldnt miss work for 90days and he emphatically said no! He said the judge wouldn't approve it as the initial order would be "halfway into the order." Ummm, what the hell does that even mean IF they can be granted from 1 year to 5? Nevermind my abuser (yes, it's DV) was granted a continuance to 1) LEAVE THE COUNTRY. Then, they 2) gave me the wrong address to the courthouse. Then, 3) it was reset for lack of time last week. I asked Mark this last week as getting all the necessary documents, etc would take some time AND I did not want to lose my job. I called and asked what I could do to escalate it for his boss to speak with him and was told I could file a grievance. Yes, a grievance that WOULD take weeks/months to resolve. I have court in the morning, less-than 1 weeks after the last court appearance that was reset by the judge.
This is ridiculous. This is why people handle things their own way as doing it the "right/preferred" way gets you wholly ignored and minimized. I will end up dead and it'll be my fault that I didn't do what exactly? Report, file, comply??? He is a joke and this agency is a bigger joke. 😔
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13 Jul, 2024 by Antelope creek livestock
This is supposed to be an organization that helps those who cannot help themselves in a tricky, confusing legal system. They know their clients are likely to not have computers (why are their documents barely fillable on a phone??), and they know their clients likely do not have bank accounts (why TF do they ask for a debit card???), and they know their clients have likely been screwed over by the legal system time and again (why do they make it difficult to complete a process like getting a d*mn ID????).
If I could leave zero stars I would. Do your job, Legal Aid of Nebraska. Do your job.
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24 May, 2024 by Samantha pierson
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28 Aug, 2024 by Marie johnson
I legit have court in the morning and I am not prepared. I asked my attorney (MARK BESTUL) to get a continuance and that I couldnt miss work for 90days and he emphatically said no! He said the judge wouldn't approve it as the initial order would be "halfway into the order." Ummm, what the hell does that even mean IF they can be granted from 1 year to 5? Nevermind my abuser (yes, it's DV) was granted a continuance to 1) LEAVE THE COUNTRY. Then, they 2) gave me the wrong address to the courthouse. Then, 3) it was reset for lack of time last week. I asked Mark this last week as getting all the necessary documents, etc would take some time AND I did not want to lose my job. I called and asked what I could do to escalate it for his boss to speak with him and was told I could file a grievance. Yes, a grievance that WOULD take weeks/months to resolve. I have court in the morning, less-than 1 weeks after the last court appearance that was reset by the judge.
This is ridiculous. This is why people handle things their own way as doing it the "right/preferred" way gets you wholly ignored and minimized. I will end up dead and it'll be my fault that I didn't do what exactly? Report, file, comply??? He is a joke and this agency is a bigger joke. 😔
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13 Jul, 2024 by Antelope creek livestock
This is supposed to be an organization that helps those who cannot help themselves in a tricky, confusing legal system. They know their clients are likely to not have computers (why are their documents barely fillable on a phone??), and they know their clients likely do not have bank accounts (why TF do they ask for a debit card???), and they know their clients have likely been screwed over by the legal system time and again (why do they make it difficult to complete a process like getting a d*mn ID????).
If I could leave zero stars I would. Do your job, Legal Aid of Nebraska. Do your job.
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24 May, 2024 by Samantha pierson
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28 Aug, 2024 by Marie johnson
I legit have court in the morning and I am not prepared. I asked my attorney (MARK BESTUL) to get a continuance and that I couldnt miss work for 90days and he emphatically said no! He said the judge wouldn't approve it as the initial order would be "halfway into the order." Ummm, what the hell does that even mean IF they can be granted from 1 year to 5? Nevermind my abuser (yes, it's DV) was granted a continuance to 1) LEAVE THE COUNTRY. Then, they 2) gave me the wrong address to the courthouse. Then, 3) it was reset for lack of time last week. I asked Mark this last week as getting all the necessary documents, etc would take some time AND I did not want to lose my job. I called and asked what I could do to escalate it for his boss to speak with him and was told I could file a grievance. Yes, a grievance that WOULD take weeks/months to resolve. I have court in the morning, less-than 1 weeks after the last court appearance that was reset by the judge.
This is ridiculous. This is why people handle things their own way as doing it the "right/preferred" way gets you wholly ignored and minimized. I will end up dead and it'll be my fault that I didn't do what exactly? Report, file, comply??? He is a joke and this agency is a bigger joke. 😔
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13 Jul, 2024 by Antelope creek livestock
This is supposed to be an organization that helps those who cannot help themselves in a tricky, confusing legal system. They know their clients are likely to not have computers (why are their documents barely fillable on a phone??), and they know their clients likely do not have bank accounts (why TF do they ask for a debit card???), and they know their clients have likely been screwed over by the legal system time and again (why do they make it difficult to complete a process like getting a d*mn ID????).
If I could leave zero stars I would. Do your job, Legal Aid of Nebraska. Do your job.
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24 May, 2024 by Samantha pierson
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28 Aug, 2024 by Marie johnson
I legit have court in the morning and I am not prepared. I asked my attorney (MARK BESTUL) to get a continuance and that I couldnt miss work for 90days and he emphatically said no! He said the judge wouldn't approve it as the initial order would be "halfway into the order." Ummm, what the hell does that even mean IF they can be granted from 1 year to 5? Nevermind my abuser (yes, it's DV) was granted a continuance to 1) LEAVE THE COUNTRY. Then, they 2) gave me the wrong address to the courthouse. Then, 3) it was reset for lack of time last week. I asked Mark this last week as getting all the necessary documents, etc would take some time AND I did not want to lose my job. I called and asked what I could do to escalate it for his boss to speak with him and was told I could file a grievance. Yes, a grievance that WOULD take weeks/months to resolve. I have court in the morning, less-than 1 weeks after the last court appearance that was reset by the judge.
This is ridiculous. This is why people handle things their own way as doing it the "right/preferred" way gets you wholly ignored and minimized. I will end up dead and it'll be my fault that I didn't do what exactly? Report, file, comply??? He is a joke and this agency is a bigger joke. 😔
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13 Jul, 2024 by Antelope creek livestock
This is supposed to be an organization that helps those who cannot help themselves in a tricky, confusing legal system. They know their clients are likely to not have computers (why are their documents barely fillable on a phone??), and they know their clients likely do not have bank accounts (why TF do they ask for a debit card???), and they know their clients have likely been screwed over by the legal system time and again (why do they make it difficult to complete a process like getting a d*mn ID????).
If I could leave zero stars I would. Do your job, Legal Aid of Nebraska. Do your job.
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24 May, 2024 by Samantha pierson
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28 Aug, 2024 by Marie johnson
I legit have court in the morning and I am not prepared. I asked my attorney (MARK BESTUL) to get a continuance and that I couldnt miss work for 90days and he emphatically said no! He said the judge wouldn't approve it as the initial order would be "halfway into the order." Ummm, what the hell does that even mean IF they can be granted from 1 year to 5? Nevermind my abuser (yes, it's DV) was granted a continuance to 1) LEAVE THE COUNTRY. Then, they 2) gave me the wrong address to the courthouse. Then, 3) it was reset for lack of time last week. I asked Mark this last week as getting all the necessary documents, etc would take some time AND I did not want to lose my job. I called and asked what I could do to escalate it for his boss to speak with him and was told I could file a grievance. Yes, a grievance that WOULD take weeks/months to resolve. I have court in the morning, less-than 1 weeks after the last court appearance that was reset by the judge.
This is ridiculous. This is why people handle things their own way as doing it the "right/preferred" way gets you wholly ignored and minimized. I will end up dead and it'll be my fault that I didn't do what exactly? Report, file, comply??? He is a joke and this agency is a bigger joke. 😔
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13 Jul, 2024 by Antelope creek livestock
This is supposed to be an organization that helps those who cannot help themselves in a tricky, confusing legal system. They know their clients are likely to not have computers (why are their documents barely fillable on a phone??), and they know their clients likely do not have bank accounts (why TF do they ask for a debit card???), and they know their clients have likely been screwed over by the legal system time and again (why do they make it difficult to complete a process like getting a d*mn ID????).
If I could leave zero stars I would. Do your job, Legal Aid of Nebraska. Do your job.
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24 May, 2024 by Samantha pierson
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28 Aug, 2024 by Marie johnson
I legit have court in the morning and I am not prepared. I asked my attorney (MARK BESTUL) to get a continuance and that I couldnt miss work for 90days and he emphatically said no! He said the judge wouldn't approve it as the initial order would be "halfway into the order." Ummm, what the hell does that even mean IF they can be granted from 1 year to 5? Nevermind my abuser (yes, it's DV) was granted a continuance to 1) LEAVE THE COUNTRY. Then, they 2) gave me the wrong address to the courthouse. Then, 3) it was reset for lack of time last week. I asked Mark this last week as getting all the necessary documents, etc would take some time AND I did not want to lose my job. I called and asked what I could do to escalate it for his boss to speak with him and was told I could file a grievance. Yes, a grievance that WOULD take weeks/months to resolve. I have court in the morning, less-than 1 weeks after the last court appearance that was reset by the judge.
This is ridiculous. This is why people handle things their own way as doing it the "right/preferred" way gets you wholly ignored and minimized. I will end up dead and it'll be my fault that I didn't do what exactly? Report, file, comply??? He is a joke and this agency is a bigger joke. 😔
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13 Jul, 2024 by Antelope creek livestock
This is supposed to be an organization that helps those who cannot help themselves in a tricky, confusing legal system. They know their clients are likely to not have computers (why are their documents barely fillable on a phone??), and they know their clients likely do not have bank accounts (why TF do they ask for a debit card???), and they know their clients have likely been screwed over by the legal system time and again (why do they make it difficult to complete a process like getting a d*mn ID????).
If I could leave zero stars I would. Do your job, Legal Aid of Nebraska. Do your job.
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24 May, 2024 by Samantha pierson
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28 Aug, 2024 by Marie johnson
I legit have court in the morning and I am not prepared. I asked my attorney (MARK BESTUL) to get a continuance and that I couldnt miss work for 90days and he emphatically said no! He said the judge wouldn't approve it as the initial order would be "halfway into the order." Ummm, what the hell does that even mean IF they can be granted from 1 year to 5? Nevermind my abuser (yes, it's DV) was granted a continuance to 1) LEAVE THE COUNTRY. Then, they 2) gave me the wrong address to the courthouse. Then, 3) it was reset for lack of time last week. I asked Mark this last week as getting all the necessary documents, etc would take some time AND I did not want to lose my job. I called and asked what I could do to escalate it for his boss to speak with him and was told I could file a grievance. Yes, a grievance that WOULD take weeks/months to resolve. I have court in the morning, less-than 1 weeks after the last court appearance that was reset by the judge.
This is ridiculous. This is why people handle things their own way as doing it the "right/preferred" way gets you wholly ignored and minimized. I will end up dead and it'll be my fault that I didn't do what exactly? Report, file, comply??? He is a joke and this agency is a bigger joke. 😔
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13 Jul, 2024 by Antelope creek livestock
This is supposed to be an organization that helps those who cannot help themselves in a tricky, confusing legal system. They know their clients are likely to not have computers (why are their documents barely fillable on a phone??), and they know their clients likely do not have bank accounts (why TF do they ask for a debit card???), and they know their clients have likely been screwed over by the legal system time and again (why do they make it difficult to complete a process like getting a d*mn ID????).
If I could leave zero stars I would. Do your job, Legal Aid of Nebraska. Do your job.
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24 May, 2024 by Samantha pierson
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28 Aug, 2024 by Marie johnson
I legit have court in the morning and I am not prepared. I asked my attorney (MARK BESTUL) to get a continuance and that I couldnt miss work for 90days and he emphatically said no! He said the judge wouldn't approve it as the initial order would be "halfway into the order." Ummm, what the hell does that even mean IF they can be granted from 1 year to 5? Nevermind my abuser (yes, it's DV) was granted a continuance to 1) LEAVE THE COUNTRY. Then, they 2) gave me the wrong address to the courthouse. Then, 3) it was reset for lack of time last week. I asked Mark this last week as getting all the necessary documents, etc would take some time AND I did not want to lose my job. I called and asked what I could do to escalate it for his boss to speak with him and was told I could file a grievance. Yes, a grievance that WOULD take weeks/months to resolve. I have court in the morning, less-than 1 weeks after the last court appearance that was reset by the judge.
This is ridiculous. This is why people handle things their own way as doing it the "right/preferred" way gets you wholly ignored and minimized. I will end up dead and it'll be my fault that I didn't do what exactly? Report, file, comply??? He is a joke and this agency is a bigger joke. 😔
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13 Jul, 2024 by Antelope creek livestock
This is supposed to be an organization that helps those who cannot help themselves in a tricky, confusing legal system. They know their clients are likely to not have computers (why are their documents barely fillable on a phone??), and they know their clients likely do not have bank accounts (why TF do they ask for a debit card???), and they know their clients have likely been screwed over by the legal system time and again (why do they make it difficult to complete a process like getting a d*mn ID????).
If I could leave zero stars I would. Do your job, Legal Aid of Nebraska. Do your job.
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24 May, 2024 by Samantha pierson
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28 Aug, 2024 by Marie johnson
I legit have court in the morning and I am not prepared. I asked my attorney (MARK BESTUL) to get a continuance and that I couldnt miss work for 90days and he emphatically said no! He said the judge wouldn't approve it as the initial order would be "halfway into the order." Ummm, what the hell does that even mean IF they can be granted from 1 year to 5? Nevermind my abuser (yes, it's DV) was granted a continuance to 1) LEAVE THE COUNTRY. Then, they 2) gave me the wrong address to the courthouse. Then, 3) it was reset for lack of time last week. I asked Mark this last week as getting all the necessary documents, etc would take some time AND I did not want to lose my job. I called and asked what I could do to escalate it for his boss to speak with him and was told I could file a grievance. Yes, a grievance that WOULD take weeks/months to resolve. I have court in the morning, less-than 1 weeks after the last court appearance that was reset by the judge.
This is ridiculous. This is why people handle things their own way as doing it the "right/preferred" way gets you wholly ignored and minimized. I will end up dead and it'll be my fault that I didn't do what exactly? Report, file, comply??? He is a joke and this agency is a bigger joke. 😔
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13 Jul, 2024 by Antelope creek livestock
This is supposed to be an organization that helps those who cannot help themselves in a tricky, confusing legal system. They know their clients are likely to not have computers (why are their documents barely fillable on a phone??), and they know their clients likely do not have bank accounts (why TF do they ask for a debit card???), and they know their clients have likely been screwed over by the legal system time and again (why do they make it difficult to complete a process like getting a d*mn ID????).
If I could leave zero stars I would. Do your job, Legal Aid of Nebraska. Do your job.
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24 May, 2024 by Samantha pierson
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21 Aug, 2024 by Colin wattonville
If you are looking for a lawyer that takes months to respond, Zach is your guy. It sometimes seemed like the only way to get him to respond was to CC the officer manager on emails so as to somewhat hold him accountable.
Also, the law firm appears to have blocked my email addresses so I am no longer able to get in contact with my lawyer or anyone else in the office whatsoever. I still need the lawyer I hired to respond to me and update the contact information for a trademark filing. Horrible service.
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20 Jul, 2024 by Whitney lemon
02 Apr, 2024 by Alessandra c diem
eventhough kristina did a good job bring me to the audience, I still not able to communicate with my daugher. she still have not got back to me on when am I going to be able to communicate with and visit my daugher , as I have already gone to the audience on april 4th, 2024.
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21 Aug, 2024 by Colin wattonville
If you are looking for a lawyer that takes months to respond, Zach is your guy. It sometimes seemed like the only way to get him to respond was to CC the officer manager on emails so as to somewhat hold him accountable.
Also, the law firm appears to have blocked my email addresses so I am no longer able to get in contact with my lawyer or anyone else in the office whatsoever. I still need the lawyer I hired to respond to me and update the contact information for a trademark filing. Horrible service.
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20 Jul, 2024 by Whitney lemon
02 Apr, 2024 by Alessandra c diem
eventhough kristina did a good job bring me to the audience, I still not able to communicate with my daugher. she still have not got back to me on when am I going to be able to communicate with and visit my daugher , as I have already gone to the audience on april 4th, 2024.
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21 Aug, 2024 by Colin wattonville
If you are looking for a lawyer that takes months to respond, Zach is your guy. It sometimes seemed like the only way to get him to respond was to CC the officer manager on emails so as to somewhat hold him accountable.
Also, the law firm appears to have blocked my email addresses so I am no longer able to get in contact with my lawyer or anyone else in the office whatsoever. I still need the lawyer I hired to respond to me and update the contact information for a trademark filing. Horrible service.
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20 Jul, 2024 by Whitney lemon
02 Apr, 2024 by Alessandra c diem
eventhough kristina did a good job bring me to the audience, I still not able to communicate with my daugher. she still have not got back to me on when am I going to be able to communicate with and visit my daugher , as I have already gone to the audience on april 4th, 2024.
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28 Jun, 2024 by Meisam _
Very poor quality of legal services. They do not know what they are doing. Wasted significant amount of my immigration application by not knowing to do what to do next...
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04 Apr, 2024 by Tony horner
Non-Founder Friendly. Expensive and overcharges for services. There’s better firms to choose from.
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29 Dec, 2019 by C.j. guenzel
Talented attorneys
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28 Jun, 2024 by Meisam _
Very poor quality of legal services. They do not know what they are doing. Wasted significant amount of my immigration application by not knowing to do what to do next...
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04 Apr, 2024 by Tony horner
Non-Founder Friendly. Expensive and overcharges for services. There’s better firms to choose from.
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29 Dec, 2019 by C.j. guenzel
Talented attorneys
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28 Jun, 2024 by Meisam _
Very poor quality of legal services. They do not know what they are doing. Wasted significant amount of my immigration application by not knowing to do what to do next...
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04 Apr, 2024 by Tony horner
Non-Founder Friendly. Expensive and overcharges for services. There’s better firms to choose from.
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29 Dec, 2019 by C.j. guenzel
Talented attorneys
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28 Jun, 2024 by Meisam _
Very poor quality of legal services. They do not know what they are doing. Wasted significant amount of my immigration application by not knowing to do what to do next...
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04 Apr, 2024 by Tony horner
Non-Founder Friendly. Expensive and overcharges for services. There’s better firms to choose from.
Read more
29 Dec, 2019 by C.j. guenzel
Talented attorneys
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28 Jun, 2024 by Meisam _
Very poor quality of legal services. They do not know what they are doing. Wasted significant amount of my immigration application by not knowing to do what to do next...
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04 Apr, 2024 by Tony horner
Non-Founder Friendly. Expensive and overcharges for services. There’s better firms to choose from.
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29 Dec, 2019 by C.j. guenzel
Talented attorneys
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