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01 Mar, 2024 by Cody tippit
I worked with her son Neftali can see my son again. Their team is awesome and helped me sort out everything with my case. Neftali's work in the court room is great and I can not recommend them more highly.
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23 Aug, 2023 by Rosalio gutierrez
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20 Feb, 2024 by Veronica morales
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25 Aug, 2022 by Mandy
I am very pleased with Ashley Butler. She has helped me through this legal process and explained what was happening as it was happening which was excellent. She is efficient, and present for you. I would highly recommend her. Good results.
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23 Jun, 2022 by Anonymous
Ashely suggested that I deserved money the OAG was holding and that I should definitely get an attorney. Went to court and not only did I not get any of the money, I owed more than I was told when I had gone to court on my own behalf 3 months earlier. Five years later, I am still dealing with this nightmare because even though I have contacted the office to tell them I want them off the case, the OAG’s office STILL has them listed as my attorney and will discuss nothing with me regarding child support. I have been through the Bexar County Courts regarding child support with attorneys and alone. Trust me! You do not need an attorney the majority of the time. Had I not hired this woman, who did not even go before a judge for me, I would have been better off! Paying child support and her? No! Save your money and your sanity if you’re in a situation where you need a lawyer who will be comfortable before a judge.
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29 Oct, 2020 by Barbara
Ms. Butler and her paralegal, Ms. Pena, handled my matter efficiently and effectively. Ms. Pena was quite responsive, getting back to me right away with answers to my questions. The process was very smooth.
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13 Nov, 2023 by Kbn
I am thankful to have had Mr. Emory on my case in a pinch. You will find him humble enough to not make wild promises while working towards a collaborative process. His gentleness with expert confidence are good attributes that serve clients well when you need to disarm excessive conflict.
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19 Aug, 2023 by Anonymous
This is one of the most crooked human beings I have ever encountered. He manipulates the court system for money even if a child’s life is in direct effect. He doesn’t care about anything but money. Some would say that would be expected given his line of work but he has bribed attorneys and judges to get his dime and ripped apart families recklessly. This man should be disbarred. I’m only starting to work on seeing this through
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01 Nov, 2019 by Chad
Divorce is not a fun time. After I found out my ex-wife had been cheating on me with a family friend, I searched for a good lawyer with experience. I was unsure of what to expect. I had a consultation with Mr. Emory about my situation. After hearing my story he told me that he thought my case could use a lawyer with less experience and less cost. He offered to give me the names of lawyers he knew and trusted. That fact in itself made me choose him. He was amazing. My divorce was dealt with quickly and efficiently with as little stress and worry as possible given the situation. I would recommend Mr. Emory to anyone that finds themselves in the unfortunate situation of divorce.
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06 Jan, 2018 by Sue
Had a case that was long 2013 case settled in june13 2017 here we are in january5 2018 and they have not paid me ive been calling ever since lady tells me its becuase of a lein which i have confirmed has been paid since july then she wouldnt take my calls and put me in touch with book keeper which told me it was cause doctor hasnt responded then i called him next day to question charges and from one day to next he tells me ok doctor has been paid how is that possible if he has to make check and he would need time to cash it on my charges was a 8000 depo charge which someone who works for law has suggested noone pays that much even if there was a doctor present which there wasnt. Went to see them right before Christmas cause i had been calling for my money the guy said the bank was holding check cause of the doctors 5000 bill then he said as a favor to me he would give me a 10000 check which i took cause i took out a loan which im paying intrest for i let him know this he said he would get them to pay intrest although i dont know who is them that are paying intrest all this time it was me calling and staying in touch trying to get paid from my position i csn honestly say these guys are taking advantage becuase i am a immigrant and my lack of knowledge of how this works is obvious to them i have 3 people that work for law firms and tell me this should not be anyone looking for a lawyer should concider my experience if they do this to me it could be anyone else my next step to take is to file a grievance and see if they can help me collect my own money that i suffered and still do
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07 May, 2014 by Bruce
Isabel did an excellent job of interpreting the legal jargon of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). She provided great advice and made the process painless. She is very busy and now I know it is because she is great at her craft.
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06 May, 2014 by Kate
Over the last seven years de la Riva and Associates have helped me with business, family and criminal law. In every instance they were respectful, professional and informative. Talk about FULL service law firm! I have recommended the Legal Team to friends and family, all of whom were very pleased with their outcomes.
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11 Feb, 2016 by Mae
Rachel provided me with support and encouragement through the most difficult time of my life. My divorce was a nightmare & she was there to walk me through it spending the necessary time on the phone or in person that I needed. She gave it to me straight and didn't just tell me what I wanted to hear, she was honest and up front and I appreciated that very much! She looked out for me on the cost side of things & always showed compassion for my situation. In the end, I walked away with a smile because she fought for me & won in areas I wasn't expecting to have favor in. Highly recommended and will definitely always refer back to her in the future should I ever need legal advice again! Thanks Rachel! :)
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27 Oct, 2015 by Chris
I highly recommend Rachel Reuter as a family and child custody attorney. After a yearlong nightmare with another attorney and difficult divorce/custody case, I’m so thankful I have Rachel on my team. My past struggles included: enforcement, numerous false CPS allegations, and a lengthy home study. Rachel was able to remedy the situations immediately. She is extremely proactive, takes the initiative, and does her best to ensure that my custody is enforced. She and her team eagerly took on my case and aggressively got my children back in my life. She is on point with her communication and always does her own research. I believe she is very fair with her billing practices. Rachel is competent and provides me with necessary advice for legal decisions. She will be on my case in the future. I’m only disappointed that I hadn’t found her sooner. She looks out for my family’s best interest and I would recommend her to anyone going through divorce and child custody.
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27 Oct, 2015 by Loretta
I retained Mrs. Reuter after a friend of mine highly recommended her. I must admit at first I was a little skeptical since I had to fire my first attorney after spending $4000 for one day in court. To my surprise that all changed. After only spending ten minutes with Rachel I knew she was the lawyer I needed in my corner. Rachel is a compassionate and highly skilled attorney who is currently assisting me through a very traumatic divorce. My divorce was very complicated due to my ex husband unwilling to be fair in any aspect you can imagine. She is very patient and has not given up on my case, even when I felt like just giving it all up to my ex-husband. Rachel has not only played the attorney role but has also been there when I needed a shoulder to cry on. She reassured my everything would be ok and she had no intentions on letting up on my case despite all that has gone on. I must also mention Catilin (her paralegal) she is a compliment to Rachel's firm. She is always on top of everything and always makes sure to inform me of what is going on at all times whether it be by e-mail or text. Please, if you are looking for an honest attorney who will fight until the end contact her office. You will not regret it.
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28 Mar, 2019 by Edward
August 2nd 2018 I hired him and pay them to take care of a traffic citation 4 months later told me he took care of it that I wouldn't have any more warrants and it would be off my record just got a notice in the mail on March 12th 2019 that I still have a citation and they weren't are the same ticket
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06 Nov, 2018 by John
Trying to turn my life around, and had about 7 tickets back from 2008. Found Allen with a simple google search. I called him, he was very helpful and gave me a price for taking care of the tickets. It was very affordable, near half of the price of the tickets themselves. I was able to make payments, and overall he was very nice and really just genuinely wanted to help me. Most important is he made it all seem doable. I thought this whole process would be very stressful, but with his help it was very easy and painless. I never had to go to court. He will always be my attorney, for as long as I live here. He plays a huge role in me clearing the wreckage of my past.
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11 Jul, 2017 by Blair
Got a ticket and was getting screwed by a small city court within San Antonio. The lawyer worked his magic, got my ticket dismissed, for a very small fee, half of what others were asking.
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11 Mar, 2021 by Mary
Emily is an absolutely amazing and professional attorney! I had met with several attorneys and some were not a good fit and others were intimidated by my special circumstances case. As soon as I met with Emily and Amanda, I knew I was in the right place. They both were motivated to help me get child support from someone who knew how to evade the system (he owed over $40k in back child support). Emily did her homework and made sure he did not evade the system anymore and helped me finally start receiving child support in a short time period. I am very thankful that Emily was diligent, efficient and knowledgeable in every aspect.
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21 Jan, 2020 by Chris
She did a fantastic job talking me through the options and the entire process for my case. She (and her team) were very much on top of things to the point that they were reminding me to follow up on certain issues. All around great to work with.
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25 Oct, 2018 by Linda
Mrs. Ross handled my divorce proceedings. She is very professional and thorough. She and her staff were very prompt in returning phone calls,emails, and balance of retainer. She is honest and straight forward. She was very kind and empathetic too my particular situation and I would not hesitate to use her services again or recommend her to family and/or friends in need of legal proceedings.
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11 Oct, 2024 by David russell
Knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend.
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08 Oct, 2024 by Cheryl bunyan
I was very pleased with the professional and friendly staff of Weisinger Law Firm. The Attorney handled my request, and the staff was always available for any questions I had. I will be using this Law Firm for any of my future law needs, and will not hesitate to refer them.
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02 Oct, 2024 by Mary taylor
Everyone is very professional and helpful.
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13 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
Heard & Smith were representing me in my disability case. After receiving a denial letter from my hearing I received word from H&S saying that they would no longer represent me, they gave no explanation.
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30 Jun, 2020 by Alfaire
From my consultation until my SSD approval, Heard & Smith has been hard working and very diligent with my case. They remained in contact with me the whole time. I never doubted that my outcome would be anything but positive. Thank you Heard & Smith for all that you do. Sincerely, A. Shabazz
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27 Aug, 2019 by Dale
It's really frustrating knowing you have a valid claim, but the lawyer sometimes doesn't put a robust case together, for whatever reason; Atty. Heard and his staff came through and won my case; 4 years back pay that was due me the whole time! The entire staff was knowledgeable and easy to understand. Thank you to everyone that was involved in my case!
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09 Apr, 2024 by J. barrett shipp
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18 May, 2023 by R valdeezy
Great law firm with a great staff to assist any and all!!
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22 Aug, 2017 by Laura
Regardless of one's legal needs, Mr. Saks is one of the most resourceful attorneys in the San Antonio area. His reputation is highly regarded from both his colleagues and from the community. Empathy to my personalized needs were of his highest concerns and priorities when representing me with both my real estate and business needs. His competence, intellect, class, and genuine character were instantly recognizable the moment I met him. Mr. Saks is a true professional from whom I would continue to seek legal advice regarding any legal matter in the future.
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17 Aug, 2017 by Gonzalo
Kenneth Saks is so professional, dedicated and he always make you feel confident in every single way. He helped me with my case and he was with me all the time, if you really need a good lawyer I would definitely recommend you Kennth!
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24 Mar, 2015 by Patrick
I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Saks on several matters, both adverse and collective. He has always diligently represented his clients and has been extremely responsive and professional in all of his dealings. I highly recommend Mr. Saks to anyone who need effective counsel or as a referral on any legal matter.
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09 Apr, 2024 by J. barrett shipp
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18 May, 2023 by R valdeezy
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08 Apr, 2015 by Rand
in 1994 I was given Richards name and contact information.explaining my situation, and had signed a four-year contract with McKenna hospital in New Braunfels Texas. as a licensed physical therapist, I assisted all of the hospitals patients, on proper technique, nutrition, and was honest with everyone I treated. after explaining my situation with Richard, he basically trained me on what disabilities to look for, that were obvious health problems. over theP next 15 years I referred all of the patients that I felt we're entitled to receiving disability benefits.it was in 1999 what my pain level was off the charts.October the 30th 2013, I had my 14th the operation on my left knee. when I first met Peter Holmes, radio show ask the doctor, he said he couldn't believe that I was still walking. and define all the odds with my Medical history, and all the knee surgeries on my left knee. This was in 1993. Semi pro hockey team , the iguanas, as Peter became their team physician. I would speak to his patients and explaining how my knee replacement was my only alternative.after scoping my knee he told me afterwards that the replacement was inevitable. the most difficult surgery I've ever experienced. the pain was undescribable. claiming he wrote me up in the AMA Medical Journal , stating that I was probably the most severe athletic casualty he's treated during his career.
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10 Sep, 2013 by Cheryl
I was very anxious when first meeting Mr. Hasse. I had never used a lawyer before and so this was new. I was frustrated after being denied but after the court hearing was happy with the results. Thank you for your help.
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21 Jul, 2013 by Anonymous
I was in desperate need of help. Mr. Haase was very kind and he listened to what i had to say. This was so important to me cause I felt like my doctors have failed me and didnt care. Mr. Haase was very informative and told me exactly what rights i had and explained everything to me.
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23 Aug, 2024 by Kap jed
It was comforting to know that I had an experienced team to step me through the process of applying for disability benefits. Thank you Joleen, Jason, and the rest of the staff at Khattar Law.
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23 Aug, 2024 by Tee valadez
Law Office is quick to respond to any questions and keeps client involved and informed.
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15 Aug, 2024 by B. w.
Never needed an attorney before, it was a pleasant experience with a positive outcome.
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23 Aug, 2024 by Kap jed
It was comforting to know that I had an experienced team to step me through the process of applying for disability benefits. Thank you Joleen, Jason, and the rest of the staff at Khattar Law.
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23 Aug, 2024 by Tee valadez
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15 Aug, 2024 by B. w.
Never needed an attorney before, it was a pleasant experience with a positive outcome.
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29 May, 2024 by Laura williams lilyquist
My family engaged Jacqueline in January to represent us in a CPS investigation after a young relative was placed under a 30-day safety plan. This was our first interaction with CPS. We wanted to use employer-provided services for evaluations and therapy rather than the more onerous services demanded by CPS. CPS threatened numerous times to move the child into foster care. They also threatened a legal motion to participate in their services. They even claimed that they didn't have to talk to a legal representative. We would never have been able to navigate this process without Jacqueline, who is an expert not only in the law, but in the ways that CPS will try to manipulate and threaten. Jacqueline made the case that CPS services and involvement were not needed beyond the 30 days. This was successful, and as of 3 months later, CPS has taken no further action. Jacqueline will fight for you and execute a plan with the highest probability of success. She will navigate the maze of CPS that you can’t see. We are completely satisfied and highly recommend Jacqueline.
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09 Apr, 2024 by Christa smith
Jacqueline was amazing in my case. I can’t thank her enough for all she did. I literally have a picture of a shark next to her name because that’s what she is and the type of lawyer you want to have.
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29 May, 2024 by Laura williams lilyquist
My family engaged Jacqueline in January to represent us in a CPS investigation after a young relative was placed under a 30-day safety plan. This was our first interaction with CPS. We wanted to use employer-provided services for evaluations and therapy rather than the more onerous services demanded by CPS. CPS threatened numerous times to move the child into foster care. They also threatened a legal motion to participate in their services. They even claimed that they didn't have to talk to a legal representative. We would never have been able to navigate this process without Jacqueline, who is an expert not only in the law, but in the ways that CPS will try to manipulate and threaten. Jacqueline made the case that CPS services and involvement were not needed beyond the 30 days. This was successful, and as of 3 months later, CPS has taken no further action. Jacqueline will fight for you and execute a plan with the highest probability of success. She will navigate the maze of CPS that you can’t see. We are completely satisfied and highly recommend Jacqueline.
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09 Apr, 2024 by Christa smith
Jacqueline was amazing in my case. I can’t thank her enough for all she did. I literally have a picture of a shark next to her name because that’s what she is and the type of lawyer you want to have.
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10 Sep, 2024 by Janelle campos
Just spoke to this law firm, I would not reconnect this law firm. Stay far away. Their first duty is to the court, if a judge tells any one of their lawyers not to wear a certain suit again they will bend over backwards. Their duty is not in the best interest of the child but to the court first! Do not hire this firm, they will not argue your case in court. They will let the judge violate your rights and help them do it. When I heard this from their attorney during the consultation I immediately asked where is the duty to your client and the best interest of the child? She hung up. When a lawyers says their first duty is to the court that means you should run! Don’t be to quick to hire an attorney, look around ask questions because lawyers like these will backstab their clients!
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28 Aug, 2024 by Jenai dalbert lewis
I can't express how grateful I am to Valerie for her exceptional legal representation. She was incredibly patient and kept me informed every step of the way, making sure I understood the process and felt supported. Throughout my case, she was not only professional and knowledgeable but also genuinely sweet and caring. She truly believed in me, and because of her dedication and expertise, my case was dismissed. If you're looking for a lawyer who will go above and beyond for you, Valerie Hedlund is the one to trust. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of legal assistance.
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