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13 Aug, 2024 by Robert
Mr. Vess Mitev came highly referred from a friend, who is also an attorney, that I trust with my life. I some how got myself in a very bad situation, and was charged with 2 class D felonies. So I asked my friend, what attorney he would recommend. Being that I had never been in any trouble in my entire life, and I didn’t want a criminal record at all; He told me not to play around at all, and to go with the best! He told me from the beginning that he may not be the cheapest, but you definitely get what you pay for!! After doing a consult with Vess, I decided to pay the piper, putting my trust and confidence in his hands. Right away he told me, if I listen to him, he would get both charges, DISMISSED COMPLETELY! He also told me that my case was delicate, and could take time; But he reassured me, saying that I was in good hands. I was arraigned on 3/16/2024; On 5/22/2024, both Felony charges were REDUCED to Class A Misdemeanor CHARGES! What a relief!! I was NOT going to be a convicted felon!!! But Vess was not done; He told me it was then time to go for Full Dismissal, on both charges. Then on 7/23/2024, I was DISMISSED OF ALL CHARGES! I didn’t plea the charges down to misdemeanors, and/or violations; THEY WERE COMPLETELY DISMISSED!!! Vess is a great guy, and an unbelievable criminal defense attorney! Hopefully I am never in that type of situation again; but god forbid I was, or a friend or family member asked for a criminal defense attorney— Mr. Vess Mitev would be the attorney I would go with, 100 out of 100 times! Thanks again to Mr. Vess Mitev, and Mitev Law Firm, PC!!!
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08 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
If you are in need of a high quality lawyer, look no further....Vess Mitev is the one you for you. Mr. Mitev was able to get rid of my two traffic tickets in no time at all. He and his staff are extremely professional and compassionate. Mr. Mitev works very hard to make sure your issue will be resolved and goes above and beyond. I will absolutely be recommending Mitev Law Firm to anyone I know.
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06 Aug, 2024 by James
I cannot recommend Mitev Law Firm highly enough. Mitev Law Firm recently represented me in several cases involving custody and support, and I’m thrilled with the guidance I received during throughout the process, along with the results. On a professional level - Vess, Victoria, and the entire office are extremely attentive, professional, determined, knowledgeable & proficient. If I could rate higher than 5 stars, I would without question. On a personal level - the staff at Mitev Law Firm takes your personal needs and questions into account at every step & provides what few could. They understand that many of their clients are dealing with highly stressful and critical moments in their lives, and are there with you every step of the way. Again, to emphasize - I cannot recommend highly enough.
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27 Sep, 2023 by Cristina
Catherine was phenomenal. I came to her feeling completely defeated and hopeless. My former attorney was a nightmare. Unprepared, unwilling to listen, and completely took advantage of me are only a few of the adjectives I could use to describe him.
Catherine immediately heard my case and was confident. She listened and acknowledged my concerns. She even asked for my feedback with things. She took what was one of the worst times in my life and completely guided me through it. She promised me she would get this resolved and in my favor quickly. Needless to say, she came totally prepared for meditation and defended me against my ex husband and his counsel. She would not budge on our demands. She had proof to validate all our points. If you are looking for a divorce attorney who is also knowledgeable in real estate law, do not hesitate to contact her. Thank you for helping me move on with my life
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28 May, 2019 by Julie
Catherine was referred to me by a friend and even though she was 45 min from me, I was so glad to have her and worth every minute and penny. (Which was beyond reasonable too.) I just bought my 1st house and needed a real estate attorney. I knew next to nothing about the process of what it takes to actually close on a house, but Catherine answered all of my 100 questions I had and was good at explaining it. She is beyond professional and knowledgeable, very sweet, but also doesn’t mess around and fights hard, which you don’t usually find all 4 of these qualities together. Never once did I ever even have a problem reaching her, (try that with another attorney!), and her paralegal, Sharon, is awesome as well! She also knew most of the answers to my questions and kept me in the loop every single step of the way. Catherine totally had my back when it came to the contract, putting in what was needed to benefit me and also explaining it [again] each step of the way. Honestly, I can’t thank her enough, but would refer her to anybody needing an attorney for real estate, family law or matrimonial. I will 100% use her again!!
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14 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous
Catherine Dominici is a shark. She goes over and beyond for her clients. When there is a problem, she does not back down or waiver. It does not matter how long she has to battle; she gets it done. Catherine was my attorney in a child custody battle. Sadly, my ex was in no position to be a parent to my 3 children. It was a very unsafe and unhealthy environment for them. Long story short, Catherine got the job done. I have sole custody of my children without visitation.(which sounds terrible but in this situation anything else would of been unacceptable). She was on my side, well my childrens side 100%. She truly cared for the well being of my children. I have never met an attorney with so much dedication and compassion such as hers. She was always there for us. She was very reasonable with her costs and her office staff was just as amazing as she was. Whenever anyone asks me if I know a lawyer that I can recommend, there is only one and that is Catherine. She is truly one in a million.
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21 May, 2020 by Anonymous
My wife and me were first-time home buyers looking for a real estate lawyer. We reached out to several lawyers in the Stony Brook area. Daniel was by far the most engaged, responsive, and personable, so we decided to hire him. He really helped us along the process and was always available by phone. The closing was a fast and painless affair.
In addition, Daniel is an in-network provider for the MetLaw/Hyatt Legal plan. I had heard horror stories that lawyers use those plans to rope you in and then get you to pay for all kinds of additional services that your plan doesn't cover, but that wasn't an issue at all with Daniel.
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01 Dec, 2014 by Barry
Found Mr. Cronin to be all that I was looking for in an Attorney! My ratings indicate my how my issues were addressed, processed and concluded, in a most efficient manner. I was impressed with his willingness to satisfy a client! This is not the general attitude I have found dealing with other Attorneys.
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21 Jul, 2012 by Anonymous
Pleasantly surprised at the responsiveness and affability of Mr. Cronin. Especially compared to other attys. I've dealt with in the past.
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10 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
Maria is extremely helpful, kind, smart and truly looks out for the best interest of her client. What sets her apart is that she will tell you if you're expecting too much from her or the court system. It's a difficult thing to find a lawyer who is honest but Maria definitely is and that's one of the greatest things about her. My husband and I have recommended Maria to multiple people who have always come back thanking us for such a great recommendation. She makes herself available at anytime to discuss your case and remembers even minor details. She also will explain anything you ask, even if it's the hundredth times she's explained it. Anyone who hires Maria is in good hands.
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02 Mar, 2023 by Kenny moore
09 Dec, 2021 by Majo murillo
01 May, 2021 by Jason kaufman
I met Michael many years ago. He found my mom outside of the court room in Suffolk County. He did a great job representing me as well as explaining the process as things unfolded. I’ve already recommended him to a friend and he was able to help him a great deal. I’ll definitely be recommending him to other friends in the future!
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28 Jun, 2024 by Erik hernandez
28 Mar, 2024 by Josie bailey
19 Apr, 2023 by Howard s
Great help with suggestions and helping me solve a neighbor problem concerning bamboo encroaching onto my property in Brookhaven township.
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03 Jul, 2024 by Miles mongeau
Shannon Malone is bar none the best criminal defense attorney you could ever ask for. If you need someone who is compassionate, professional, knowledgeable, and has an excellent rapport with judges, Shannon Malone is who you need. She helped me with a dwi case and was able to make it where i can still drive to work and therapy, and got the charge reduced. I don't know where I would be without her.
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03 Jul, 2024 by L b
Esq Shannon Malone is the most professional criminal defense attorney i have had the pleasure to hire. She got my DWI charge(a serious defense) down to where i should be able to obtain my license in just a couple of weeks and a small price to pay for my fine. She is amazing. I know i made a huge mistake, she was so compassionate and just so human. I went from a mess to completely comfortable, head clear in the game, and i now attend AA. Thank you, shannon malone. Not only what you have done for me law wise, but for now making me change my life style for the better!!
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17 Jun, 2024 by James yenke
Review submitted by request of Ed Haas:
I received a citation after exceeding the speed limit for a short distance to avoid a large truck at the top of a steep hill. I normally travel in the opposite direction where the posted speed limit is 10 mph higher for this same section of road. To add confusion, the lower speed limit sign in my direction was obscured by tree branches and the GPS speed limit postings on my dashboard did not change to the lower speed limit until the bottom of the steep hill. This was then too late to slow down enough to avoid radar. This was the ideal location for a 'speed trap' and I was the victim. As a driver who is proud of my otherwise good driving record, I wanted to fight back. I did not want my insurance company penalizing me for an isolated incident that happened to avoid a large truck that approached quickly from behind. Unfortunately, I lack experience in such matters.
Although I was already scheduled for a pre-trial conference, I was concerned that providing the above information to a prosecutor could only give him/her the opportunity to prepare a better defense in court. I needed someone with more experience in such matters. I therefore contacted Shannon Malone after receiving a recommendation from the Suffolk County Bar Association. I was seeking an attorney experienced in such matters. I was impressed with Shannon's resume and experience, and after meeting her, I was impressed with her honesty and professionalism. I freely admitted that I exceeded the speed limit, but the mitigating circumstances were important. A plea of "guilty" or "not guilty" did not tell the whole story. After the initial consultation with Shannon, it was easy to put my trust in her. My problems then became hers, and the anger and stress I was feeling then melted away. The thought of increased insurance payments for the next three years was stressful; my last car insurance bill increased by 25% even though I take Defensive Driving every three years, am a senior citizen, and have an otherwise clean driving record. Shannon however knew just what to do. I did not have to take time off from work to face a prosecutor and/or judge alone.
Shannon quickly and favorably resolved this case. She was able to get the citation reduced to a parking ticket with no points on my license. I consider the money I spent on her fee well worth it, and highly recommend contacting Shannon for any issues within her larger field of expertise.
Sincerely,
Ed Haas
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03 Jul, 2024 by Miles mongeau
Shannon Malone is bar none the best criminal defense attorney you could ever ask for. If you need someone who is compassionate, professional, knowledgeable, and has an excellent rapport with judges, Shannon Malone is who you need. She helped me with a dwi case and was able to make it where i can still drive to work and therapy, and got the charge reduced. I don't know where I would be without her.
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03 Jul, 2024 by L b
Esq Shannon Malone is the most professional criminal defense attorney i have had the pleasure to hire. She got my DWI charge(a serious defense) down to where i should be able to obtain my license in just a couple of weeks and a small price to pay for my fine. She is amazing. I know i made a huge mistake, she was so compassionate and just so human. I went from a mess to completely comfortable, head clear in the game, and i now attend AA. Thank you, shannon malone. Not only what you have done for me law wise, but for now making me change my life style for the better!!
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17 Jun, 2024 by James yenke
Review submitted by request of Ed Haas:
I received a citation after exceeding the speed limit for a short distance to avoid a large truck at the top of a steep hill. I normally travel in the opposite direction where the posted speed limit is 10 mph higher for this same section of road. To add confusion, the lower speed limit sign in my direction was obscured by tree branches and the GPS speed limit postings on my dashboard did not change to the lower speed limit until the bottom of the steep hill. This was then too late to slow down enough to avoid radar. This was the ideal location for a 'speed trap' and I was the victim. As a driver who is proud of my otherwise good driving record, I wanted to fight back. I did not want my insurance company penalizing me for an isolated incident that happened to avoid a large truck that approached quickly from behind. Unfortunately, I lack experience in such matters.
Although I was already scheduled for a pre-trial conference, I was concerned that providing the above information to a prosecutor could only give him/her the opportunity to prepare a better defense in court. I needed someone with more experience in such matters. I therefore contacted Shannon Malone after receiving a recommendation from the Suffolk County Bar Association. I was seeking an attorney experienced in such matters. I was impressed with Shannon's resume and experience, and after meeting her, I was impressed with her honesty and professionalism. I freely admitted that I exceeded the speed limit, but the mitigating circumstances were important. A plea of "guilty" or "not guilty" did not tell the whole story. After the initial consultation with Shannon, it was easy to put my trust in her. My problems then became hers, and the anger and stress I was feeling then melted away. The thought of increased insurance payments for the next three years was stressful; my last car insurance bill increased by 25% even though I take Defensive Driving every three years, am a senior citizen, and have an otherwise clean driving record. Shannon however knew just what to do. I did not have to take time off from work to face a prosecutor and/or judge alone.
Shannon quickly and favorably resolved this case. She was able to get the citation reduced to a parking ticket with no points on my license. I consider the money I spent on her fee well worth it, and highly recommend contacting Shannon for any issues within her larger field of expertise.
Sincerely,
Ed Haas
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16 Jan, 2024 by Dwayne alexander
Robert Grundfast is one of the most unprofessional lawyer's I've ever experienced. He does not keep in touch with his clients and makes them feel like there case isn't "serious enough " to provide the service that he took an oath to provide. He could care less about his clients or what they've been through . His disregard during my case was unprofessional and so atrocious I had to report him to the Attorney General's office and grievance committee. He doesn't ask his clients anything to know how he can actually help them but instead does the bare minimum. He literally is ONE OF THE WORSTE ADVOCATES IVE EVER EXPERIENCED and clients cannot trust him to advocate for THEM instead of the court to the best of his ability. If you are assigned Robert Grundfast from the court might as well go ahead and ask for a different attorney...don't waist your time 👎🏾👎🏾🛑🚫
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15 Mar, 2021 by Pearle vision bohemia
Robert is a very accomplished Atorney...well versed as it pertains to all issues legal...and he has become a friend... thank you for all your hard work in handling my legal issues...I highly recommend Robert!!! He’s a good guy and he gets results!!!!😊
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02 May, 2020 by Suzyq mariel
I was really impressed. Rob was recommended by a friend because I was about to lose my license due to speeding ticket bc I had too many points on my license. Rob got the ticket knocked down to a parking ticket! Thanks so much
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16 Jan, 2024 by Dwayne alexander
Robert Grundfast is one of the most unprofessional lawyer's I've ever experienced. He does not keep in touch with his clients and makes them feel like there case isn't "serious enough " to provide the service that he took an oath to provide. He could care less about his clients or what they've been through . His disregard during my case was unprofessional and so atrocious I had to report him to the Attorney General's office and grievance committee. He doesn't ask his clients anything to know how he can actually help them but instead does the bare minimum. He literally is ONE OF THE WORSTE ADVOCATES IVE EVER EXPERIENCED and clients cannot trust him to advocate for THEM instead of the court to the best of his ability. If you are assigned Robert Grundfast from the court might as well go ahead and ask for a different attorney...don't waist your time 👎🏾👎🏾🛑🚫
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15 Mar, 2021 by Pearle vision bohemia
Robert is a very accomplished Atorney...well versed as it pertains to all issues legal...and he has become a friend... thank you for all your hard work in handling my legal issues...I highly recommend Robert!!! He’s a good guy and he gets results!!!!😊
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02 May, 2020 by Suzyq mariel
I was really impressed. Rob was recommended by a friend because I was about to lose my license due to speeding ticket bc I had too many points on my license. Rob got the ticket knocked down to a parking ticket! Thanks so much
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25 Mar, 2023 by Benjamin cohen
You told me very blatantly there are no options and I'm "in a pickle", you made no attempt at helping me. I have retained other legal counsel through this same plan for this exact matter, and several options were discussed and will be negotiated with the plaintiffs attorneys who brought this judgment to the county sheriff's office.
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20 Sep, 2022 by Social media konsyl intern
Very happy with the service and turn around time. Daniel answered all of our questions and was very sensitive to our situation
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17 Dec, 2020 by Vegan veteran
You know what they say, you get what you pay for.
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25 Mar, 2023 by Benjamin cohen
You told me very blatantly there are no options and I'm "in a pickle", you made no attempt at helping me. I have retained other legal counsel through this same plan for this exact matter, and several options were discussed and will be negotiated with the plaintiffs attorneys who brought this judgment to the county sheriff's office.
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20 Sep, 2022 by Social media konsyl intern
Very happy with the service and turn around time. Daniel answered all of our questions and was very sensitive to our situation
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17 Dec, 2020 by Vegan veteran
You know what they say, you get what you pay for.
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25 Mar, 2023 by Benjamin cohen
You told me very blatantly there are no options and I'm "in a pickle", you made no attempt at helping me. I have retained other legal counsel through this same plan for this exact matter, and several options were discussed and will be negotiated with the plaintiffs attorneys who brought this judgment to the county sheriff's office.
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20 Sep, 2022 by Social media konsyl intern
Very happy with the service and turn around time. Daniel answered all of our questions and was very sensitive to our situation
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17 Dec, 2020 by Vegan veteran
You know what they say, you get what you pay for.
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10 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
We hired Mr Katims to represent us during a real estate transaction through a recommendation of a family member that had used him for real estate transactions and estate planning. Throughout the process, he failed to communicate effectively with us, the seller's attorney, and the HOA and their lawyers. He worked very slow and at times claimed to have done things (like reaching out to the HOA) when he really hadn't. All in all, he delayed the closing by about a month due to how inept he was at following up with the other people involved in the transaction. He was not prepared to attend the closing, which meant we needed to go to a nearby bank to secure checks to make payments that he had failed to disclose to us, and it was incredibly apparent that he dropped the ball because the seller's attorney had printed out emails that he had responded to agreeing to this. He would schedule us to come into his office when a simple email or phone call would have sufficed, which felt like a waste of our time and a disregard for the value of our time. He required an undue amount of prompting and follow up on our part to do any work, which was exacerbated by the fact that he regularly took off from work without notifying his clients, he doesn't have any paralegal help, and his receptionists don't seem to communicate with each other well or with him. He continuously missed small details, such as repeatedly sending documents to the wrong address or email address and he needed us to notice issues because he simply missed them. Lastly, he would regularly give questionable advice, such as advising us to schedule our final walkthrough a week ahead of the closing date. Save yourself the headache and find a different, more professional and capable lawyer.
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