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11 Jun, 2024 by Brian elsman
I hate people that leave reviews on the wrong person. This lawyer has a lot
Of good reviews and I will be calling her in the morning.
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06 Oct, 2021 by Frank tagle
Rachel was able get me to the best possible outcome on my traffic violation. My CDL record is still clean and received no retribution whatsoever from my employer.
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14 Sep, 2021 by Aime moya
I understand that people get busy but I called her office about 5 times after the first time we talked. She told me to leave my paperwork and yet never got a call back. My messages where ignored and I had to call again only to be told she may not have time for me. Completely unprofessional.
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02 May, 2023 by Amina mashrah
Had such an odd and out of the norm legal matter which Mr. Michael A. Chapski and his Associates did such a great job resolving and settling within no time. His practice and legal team were the best recommendation I got from a family member of mine. They all were great and easy to work with, professional all throughout, great time management, kind and understanding. Their online payment method was user friendly with useful options. I would highly recommend Chapski and his associates to anyone in need of their legal services because I had such a great experience with them. Thank you, Mike, Lory, and Kim!!
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07 Dec, 2022 by Brandy hertel
Michael Chapski and his staff are very knowledgeable of Illinois family law and treat clients with respect. Sometimes highly knowledgeable attorneys can be condescending, but not Michael Chapski. He will answer your questions in a way you will understand. He and his staff work very efficiently and keep the best interests of their family law client at top of mind. Very professional firm, I highly recommend for any family law case in Kane County.
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06 Dec, 2022 by Amanda williams
Terrible receptionist filtering calls for Robert, Laurie. She gives false legal advice. Don't trust this agency if I'm not allowed to speak directly to Robert. Email doesn't work either.
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26 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
I went through a very long and challenging unique divorce case and process. I started with one lawyer then represented myself for a bit and then found Mr. Goldie. He took my case when no one else would! He heard me right from the start on what was important to me and what I was looking to accomplish! He met me exactly where I was at, he stuck with me during a very stressful time and encouraged me to hang in there every time I wanted to just give up! I have to say being in this as long as I have, speaking with as many lawyers as I have, sitting at the court house as many times as I have, overhearing and listening to so many of them. Mr. Goldie is one of the few lawyers with integrity!!! That to me went way further than any experience or “show” in the courtroom or sly negotiations I witnessed. Mr. Goldie worked with me and treated me as part of the team. He was continually patient with me even when I was difficult and I know I was often! He showed empathy for me through every situation!
“It’s not personal” isn’t true in divorce, it is a very hard time for the two people going through it and their families! Even though it’s just another day at the office for a divorce attorney, I never felt Mr. Goldie didn’t get it! He treats each case as separate and unique giving them the attention they need. If Mr. Goldie didn’t know an answer he found it, if he believed we needed to add to our team he brought on great advisors. Mr. Goldie was great in my case and he will continue to be even better in this profession because he is actually looking out for his clients and never gives up on them! He is honest, personable, professional and reasonable!
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28 Jul, 2016 by Salaam stud
Good knowledgeable
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28 Jul, 2016 by Salaam stud
Good knowledgeable
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12 Dec, 2023 by Amy anderson
Awesome!!!
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10 Nov, 2022 by Carolyn bailey
This woman committed legal malpractice against me. She had me sign the wrong version of my MSA and then charged me $600 to do my QILDRO and when my ex retired 7 years after the divorce was final we discovered SHE NEVER did the QILDRO so if he had died I would have received NOTHING. Finally when my new lawyers reached out to her countless times she ignored them every time. This woman cost me over $50,000 in missed money. DO NOT USE HER and if you do make sure you go over all your paperwork with a fine toothed comb.
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22 Mar, 2022 by Mickey vaja
I utilized Tricia's services for recalculating child support with my ex-wife. Tricia is very professional, strong knowledge of case law, and provided cost effective ways for my ex-wife and I to get the details pre-agreed upon without my wife's lawyer or Tricia. This was nice to see since it showed she was ethical and professional, and NOT trying to churn fees.
Most importantly Tricia showed empathy for me, my children and even my ex. Many divorced situations turn ugly. Tricia's empathy and care she showed for all parties speaks volumes about her ethics and morals. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking legal counsel in this unfortunately area of the law.
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25 Jan, 2024 by Aileen acosta
16 Sep, 2020 by Mike bottoms
Wow, let me share the experience I just had during my "free consultation" phone call this morning. I called to see if I had a legal standing about a HOA covenant that is in question. The attorney started by asking if I wanted free advice or am I looking for a lawyer, to which I responded "I don't know, that's why I'm calling, to see if anything can be done.". Then, he's like "What's the issue?". After telling him the issue, he basically went off, stating "I can't help you, they can do whatever they want, and he'd have to review all the documents", and then loudly, "I can't do that for free!." First, I had never asked him to do that for free, and I responded with "I would've been happy to pay you to review the documents, but given the poor experience on this call, I'll go elsewhere, thank you.". This guy must have been having a really bad morning! I wish I had the audio so everyone could hear how rude he was. Stay away from this firm...
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08 Sep, 2020 by Deborah windisch
Let's get him!
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28 Dec, 2023 by Kimberly
As I litigation adjuster for over 35 years, I worked with many attorneys but none as unprofessional as Cuscaden. He represents Shodeen whom I certain all have heard of. I was a tenant in one of their buildings paying $2,240 a month. After a serious car accident (not my fault) I had to retire and told the apartment Manager, Monica that I could no longer afford the rent and had to move or be evicted. I spoke to Cuscaden yesterday and he told me that he would not chase a senior citizen across the country to AZ where the rent is half. He has yet to file suit 30 days later or issue any letters. The property manager keeps telling prospective landlords in AZ that my case is in legal which it is not. He was rude to me yesterday on the phone and via e-mail today. FILE suit if my case is in legal so that I may go on with my life and my new hip!!!!
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20 May, 2020 by Scot
Doug Cuscaden did an excellent job for me. He met my expectations in a timely and efficient manner. I would certainly use him again in the future.
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08 Apr, 2019 by Oleg
I hired Doug as a lawyer for my business issue case in February 2019.
He assured me that my case is a piece of cake and he will get court order at no time. He specified dollar amount for "best case" scenario and "worse case" scenario.
Within a month into his time as my lawyer, even before we appeared on front of the judge, "worth case" scenario hit the mark. He completed tasks which were not even part of the case and sent to me invoice for these tasks.
When we went on front of the judge for first time, he told to the judge that his assistant made mistake by sending summons to people which should not be served at that time. But those tasks were included in my invoice.
When judge scheduled next step and I asked questions about it, Doug could not explain to me what judge scheduled and why we are going this route.
Instead he got upset because he could not answer my questions, and he notified me that he is withdrawing from my case, stating that I expressed in no uncertain terms my dissatisfaction with his actions in Court.
What kind of professional does this?
He did take a lot of money from me and did nothing. Instead, when our mutually agreed budget ran out, he ran out as well. He ran from just couple of valuable questions which I asked him as a client.
DO NOT HIRE HIM OR HIS FIRM.
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09 Mar, 2021 by A
Ms. Rempert was referred to me by a good friend for post divorce matters that should have been cut and dry. She screwed up my petions left and right and didnt even request for attorny fees! Didn't tell me of court dates or cancelled court dates. Did not provide responses to OC. She billed me about $2000 every other month, basically for emails requesting the same info over and over. And boy did she go on alot of vacations with that money. I ended up paying her $15000 for absolutely nothing. My case never even went before a judge in 18+ months. Had to hire a new attorney that had to redo all the paperwork and only charged me half of what I paid her.
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04 Nov, 2020 by Anonymous
This lawyer was unknowledgeable of how to handle my divorce decree. She took advantage of my situation because my children were being abused. She charged me a 10,000 retainer she botched my entire case and I had to seek another attorney to fix the incorrect motions she entered and we had to start completely over costing me more money. She than took 6 months to give me a itemized bill which had incorrect fees and billable hours on days that she was on vacation and emailed me that she would not be in the office. I am now working with the Illinois ARDC to file a complaint for her misconduct. I beg you not to use this lawyer. She will take your money and leave you in a bigger mess.
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02 Nov, 2018 by Anonymous
Absolutely don't hire does not do what she says she's going to do. Sends you repetitive emails to charge you more. Hired 8 months ago absolutely nothing was accomplished.
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25 Mar, 2023 by Anonymous
Christopher Sparks is more content with taking the easy plea deal even though his client is not guilty. Having a strong confident attorney behind you is very important when dealing with complicated situations in which you were doing the right thing for your child and being told contradicting things by multiple law enforcement agencies. Instead of seeing the situation as it was and saying we are going to make this right for you it was more how about we just get this done and over with and take the deal. I would not recommend for any situation.
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01 Jun, 2017 by Dan
Unfortunately, my mother passed away 2 years ago and my step father (rather his daughters who I didn't even know) got to pick Mr Smith as one of the daughters had worked with Mr Smith previously. I decided at first to not hire a lawyer and give Mr Smith a chance (since I didn't want to pay for both my own lawyer and Mr Smith.) Mr. Smith was either very lazy and/or strategically lazy in responding to my phone calls and emails. For instance, I asked Mr. Smith how would the assets in my mother's house be divided between me and my step father. I specifically mentioned a piano. This question was ignored for three months. Finally, when I got him on the phone and I am not exagerrating here...he told me he is unable to use a computer and his secretary was out of town and he needed her to print out all emails. When he first told me, I actually feel guilty as if he had a disability and was a protective class. But then I said this is ridiculous a lawyer in 2016 not being able to read emails on a computer?? So, basically, he left it to my step sisters to arbitrarily divide the assets up bletween myself and my stepfather (actually really, them as well..as they someone had the idea in their mind they were beneficiaries too, though I didn't know them and they were never close to my mother). So I had to hire a lawyer to set this matter out. Thank god for Zillow and the pictures the realtor took, as this provided the proof we needed that my step sisters were pocketing my mother's possession themselves. Mr. Smith had no interest in any of this or as acting as a mediator. And this ended up turning what should be a simple short case into a long drawn out and expensive case that is still not settled over two years later.
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