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12 Sep, 2024 by Stephanie rogers
Terrible communication, and extremely rude.
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14 Jan, 2024 by Robert wright
08 Nov, 2023 by Bonnie hust
21 Jan, 2019 by Chuck
Was hired to defend me, failed to file malicious prosecution lawsuit, police brutality and other charges.. he and Remy talk a good game, failed to provide a comprehensive defense.. I had never been in trouble with the law, a handicapped veteran,, he failed miserably
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16 May, 2014 by Anonymous
Over the last fifteen years my family has hired Patrick on numerous occasions. He is always approachable and available . His professionalism is stellar and my family talks about Patrick and Alice in high regards to their professionalism and expertise . Alice, the office administrator is truly a wonderful person to deal with . She is extremely knowledgeable and it is obvious she knows her stuff. I highly recommend the law office of Patrick J Kilker for your legal assistance.
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21 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
Did not review case, nor listen. Secretary was consistently rude, slow, and incompitent. Many items were lost, kept wrinkled and unorganized in a cardboard box. Extremely important papers were not sent at all.
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18 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
My divorce took almost 2 years to complete and twice he agreed to a price and then changed it. The first time I had documentation and he fixed the error the second time it had been word of mouth and I was out a few hundred dollars.
The good news is, he would likely be a very cheap option if you are able to keep him honest. Get everything in writing and save it.
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15 Aug, 2020 by Anonymous
I had Mr. Sullivan as a court appointed attorney. He was lazy with my case. In the 22 & 1/2 months I awaited trial Mr Sullivan did not investigate into my case at all. He treated me as if I was guilty. I would've gave him negative stars but this site made me give him at least one.
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25 Jan, 2020 by Anonymous
I have hired this attorney to represent me for at least 4 different types of matters from a divorce to an estate settlement, to child support 2x , and child custody he got the best possible outcome for me in every situation and was able to think outside the box. I would certainly hire him again but i hope i dont need to!
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29 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous
- We paid copious amounts of money for him to argue for the other side.
- Does not listen to wishes of client. Will not advise you of anything prior to court day.
- Not responsive to emails or phone calls. (Multiple attempts to contact)
- Does not do any investigative work.
- Will not take you seriously.
- Does not know the case.
- Did not know who was petitioner and who was defendant.
- When picking up the file after discharging him as our attorney, he gave us someone else's confidential information.
- Unprofessional. Do NOT recommend.
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