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21 Jun, 2022 by Tasha c
Ehhhh..
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27 Mar, 2022 by Kyle whitmarsh
16 Mar, 2021 by Mark rhodes
Never answered his phone
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09 Dec, 2023 by Larry fraley
It is very good to see that D.A. Martin filed class E felony counts for each of the deaths of the horses Defendant Fenton caused for his terribly wrongful actions at Tioga Downs last November 9. Let us hope that the jury will have as much courage and conviction when judging Fenton.
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30 Dec, 2022 by David arnold
I had a tenant Debbie Harris the did not pay rent for two and a half years. We were scheduled for a eviction Hearing in Waverly. She was advised by her attorney that if she had a medical hold on her she did not have to attend for eviction hearing. So she proceeded to smash out 22 windows out of my house. She was arrested. I talked to the DA. Cuz it cost me over $87,000 to fix. He advised me he didn't think it was worth giving her a felony. So they were going to give her probation and restitution. Turns out for months later she's not on any type of Probation and she is not made any restitution payments for the damages to the house. Or for the eviction proceedings I won. Now the da refuses to return my phone calls
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14 Aug, 2022 by C c
27 May, 2023 by Kellie
Rob was excellent in my family court case. He gave me peace of mind and took a lot of stress off of my shoulders with the situation at hand. Highly recommend!
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17 Jan, 2023 by Macy
Rob Kilmer is a fantastic attorney! I had him as my lawyer. He was very concerned about everything,he actually cared. He made sure I was ready for court. He always responded to my texts regardless of time or day. He isn't a hungry money know it all. He just knows it all! He may come off a little mean once in awhile but its because he doesnt play games. Hes "the" lawyer to get!!
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20 Nov, 2022 by Kevin byrnes
Michael is the most honest, intelligent, person I know, with the best sense of humor. He has helped me achieve in this life as much as anyone could. A true friend in need!
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21 Jun, 2022 by Tasha c
Ehhhh..
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27 Mar, 2022 by Kyle whitmarsh
16 Mar, 2021 by Mark rhodes
Never answered his phone
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09 Dec, 2023 by Larry fraley
It is very good to see that D.A. Martin filed class E felony counts for each of the deaths of the horses Defendant Fenton caused for his terribly wrongful actions at Tioga Downs last November 9. Let us hope that the jury will have as much courage and conviction when judging Fenton.
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30 Dec, 2022 by David arnold
I had a tenant Debbie Harris the did not pay rent for two and a half years. We were scheduled for a eviction Hearing in Waverly. She was advised by her attorney that if she had a medical hold on her she did not have to attend for eviction hearing. So she proceeded to smash out 22 windows out of my house. She was arrested. I talked to the DA. Cuz it cost me over $87,000 to fix. He advised me he didn't think it was worth giving her a felony. So they were going to give her probation and restitution. Turns out for months later she's not on any type of Probation and she is not made any restitution payments for the damages to the house. Or for the eviction proceedings I won. Now the da refuses to return my phone calls
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14 Aug, 2022 by C c
09 Dec, 2023 by Larry fraley
It is very good to see that D.A. Martin filed class E felony counts for each of the deaths of the horses Defendant Fenton caused for his terribly wrongful actions at Tioga Downs last November 9. Let us hope that the jury will have as much courage and conviction when judging Fenton.
Read more
30 Dec, 2022 by David arnold
I had a tenant Debbie Harris the did not pay rent for two and a half years. We were scheduled for a eviction Hearing in Waverly. She was advised by her attorney that if she had a medical hold on her she did not have to attend for eviction hearing. So she proceeded to smash out 22 windows out of my house. She was arrested. I talked to the DA. Cuz it cost me over $87,000 to fix. He advised me he didn't think it was worth giving her a felony. So they were going to give her probation and restitution. Turns out for months later she's not on any type of Probation and she is not made any restitution payments for the damages to the house. Or for the eviction proceedings I won. Now the da refuses to return my phone calls
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14 Aug, 2022 by C c
09 Dec, 2023 by Larry fraley
It is very good to see that D.A. Martin filed class E felony counts for each of the deaths of the horses Defendant Fenton caused for his terribly wrongful actions at Tioga Downs last November 9. Let us hope that the jury will have as much courage and conviction when judging Fenton.
Read more
30 Dec, 2022 by David arnold
I had a tenant Debbie Harris the did not pay rent for two and a half years. We were scheduled for a eviction Hearing in Waverly. She was advised by her attorney that if she had a medical hold on her she did not have to attend for eviction hearing. So she proceeded to smash out 22 windows out of my house. She was arrested. I talked to the DA. Cuz it cost me over $87,000 to fix. He advised me he didn't think it was worth giving her a felony. So they were going to give her probation and restitution. Turns out for months later she's not on any type of Probation and she is not made any restitution payments for the damages to the house. Or for the eviction proceedings I won. Now the da refuses to return my phone calls
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14 Aug, 2022 by C c
09 Dec, 2023 by Larry fraley
It is very good to see that D.A. Martin filed class E felony counts for each of the deaths of the horses Defendant Fenton caused for his terribly wrongful actions at Tioga Downs last November 9. Let us hope that the jury will have as much courage and conviction when judging Fenton.
Read more
30 Dec, 2022 by David arnold
I had a tenant Debbie Harris the did not pay rent for two and a half years. We were scheduled for a eviction Hearing in Waverly. She was advised by her attorney that if she had a medical hold on her she did not have to attend for eviction hearing. So she proceeded to smash out 22 windows out of my house. She was arrested. I talked to the DA. Cuz it cost me over $87,000 to fix. He advised me he didn't think it was worth giving her a felony. So they were going to give her probation and restitution. Turns out for months later she's not on any type of Probation and she is not made any restitution payments for the damages to the house. Or for the eviction proceedings I won. Now the da refuses to return my phone calls
Read more
14 Aug, 2022 by C c
09 Dec, 2023 by Larry fraley
It is very good to see that D.A. Martin filed class E felony counts for each of the deaths of the horses Defendant Fenton caused for his terribly wrongful actions at Tioga Downs last November 9. Let us hope that the jury will have as much courage and conviction when judging Fenton.
Read more
30 Dec, 2022 by David arnold
I had a tenant Debbie Harris the did not pay rent for two and a half years. We were scheduled for a eviction Hearing in Waverly. She was advised by her attorney that if she had a medical hold on her she did not have to attend for eviction hearing. So she proceeded to smash out 22 windows out of my house. She was arrested. I talked to the DA. Cuz it cost me over $87,000 to fix. He advised me he didn't think it was worth giving her a felony. So they were going to give her probation and restitution. Turns out for months later she's not on any type of Probation and she is not made any restitution payments for the damages to the house. Or for the eviction proceedings I won. Now the da refuses to return my phone calls
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14 Aug, 2022 by C c
20 Nov, 2022 by Kevin byrnes
Michael is the most honest, intelligent, person I know, with the best sense of humor. He has helped me achieve in this life as much as anyone could. A true friend in need!
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16 Mar, 2021 by Mark rhodes
Never returned call
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20 Nov, 2022 by Kevin byrnes
Michael is the most honest, intelligent, person I know, with the best sense of humor. He has helped me achieve in this life as much as anyone could. A true friend in need!
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16 Mar, 2021 by Mark rhodes
Never returned call
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20 Nov, 2022 by Kevin byrnes
Michael is the most honest, intelligent, person I know, with the best sense of humor. He has helped me achieve in this life as much as anyone could. A true friend in need!
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16 Mar, 2021 by Mark rhodes
Never returned call
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20 Nov, 2022 by Kevin byrnes
Michael is the most honest, intelligent, person I know, with the best sense of humor. He has helped me achieve in this life as much as anyone could. A true friend in need!
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16 Mar, 2021 by Mark rhodes
Never returned call
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20 Nov, 2022 by Kevin byrnes
Michael is the most honest, intelligent, person I know, with the best sense of humor. He has helped me achieve in this life as much as anyone could. A true friend in need!
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16 Mar, 2021 by Mark rhodes
Never returned call
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