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20 Oct, 2023 by Sham wow
This attorney is absolute garbage represents the trash of Virginia Beach that are rich and don't pay Their bills
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18 Oct, 2023 by Duck duck goose
No help here. Will give you up to the lowest bidder. How can you even sit through him shaking to finish listening to him lie and try to convince you he has your best interests? Don't waste your finger strength dialing this number. If it's anything against the court you've automatically lost with him. The only reason I believe they allow him to still practice is because of the cases he loses as a court-appointed. Which violates the guidelines of indigent counseling for Virginia and several rules of the American Bar Association. This man wrote the court and told the people I said I wasn't coming to the court. That was his attempt to have himself removed instead of filing motions that benefited my case. Section 19.2-163.01(A)(4). Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
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27 Nov, 2022 by John harnois
Ashton is the finest most caring I’ve ever met. He is patient and kind and refuses to stop pressing until light exposes corruption. Moreover he is one of the finest human beings I’ve ever met. If anyone I knew ever knew needed an attorney I would refer Ashton over any other attorney available. I can’t speak highly enough of him and my family feels the same.
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19 Jan, 2022 by Mike
You basically stole my money you are so weird, been asking for a refund & you lied about it it’s so sad this is how you make your ends meet.
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21 Nov, 2021 by Lawyer incompetence/ misconduct
I would like a refund of the $1500 I paid to you to represent my case. You came to court twice. I repeatedly asked you to file a motion of discovery and you did not. At one point you told me you did and when I asked you how long do they have to respond? You admitted you had not filed it. One court date was canceled and the second time you said next to nothing in my defense and began visibly shaking from nerves. I had tangible evidence of my innocence and you previously told me under the law that I would not be convicted and if for some reason I was than we would take it to a jury trial. After I was wrongfully convicted I asked you to submit the paperwork to take it to trial and you told me you could no longer represent me because you were hired by another law firm that wanted you to complete the cases you were working on before taking the position with them. I have found out you are still in your own practice and chose not to represent me to the fullest extent of the law like you were paid to do. This was a clear violation of your code of ethics. If you are unwilling to send me the fee I paid to you for representation I will have to file a report with the American Bar Association and the State Bar Association to request disciplinary action because of lawyer incompetence and malpractice. I will also request a copy of the court transcript, video footage and documents submitted to the courts for my case to file a civil suit for the money paid for representation that was not earned through due diligence and proper representation. I look forward to hearing from you in a timely manner for a refund to take care of this. Thank you for your time and attention.
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26 Jul, 2021 by Jennifer
I paid him off on my divorce and he hasn't finished it off he has been ignoring my text messages and he never responds back
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16 Jan, 2022 by Anonymous
Ms. Pack did the absolute bare minimum for me and my custody case. She had all the information and evidence needed to make a very strong win, yet did almost nothing. She was unprepared for every hearing and trial, did not present any of the pages upon pages of documentation I provided her, and basically just stood up and told the judge that it's in the kids' best interest to be with me, without showing the hard facts right in front of her. i would've been better off representing myself! She very clearly doesn’t care, or doesn’t know what she’s doing.
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18 May, 2020 by Anonymous
I was referred to Ashli from a couple of people who had used her for their divorces in the past. Divorce is a very emotional situation to be in, Ashli helped calm any fears. She was able to help guide me in what many "standards" there were for specific items related to insurance, life insurance, secondary education, etc. Ashli was efficient and timely in completing my case, and she was always upfront about items that were irrelevant to the divorce.
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17 May, 2020 by Anonymous
Mrs. Pack was extremely reliable and professional while assisting me with my divorce. She offered great advice and understanding during a difficult time. I have recommended her and her firm to friends in similar circumstances.
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02 Feb, 2021 by Anonymous
Withholds pertinent information, LIES THRU HER YELLOW GREENISH TEETH FOR A PAYCHECK, CLASS ACTION SUIT TO DISBAR THIS STUPID PIECE OF PIG POOP!!! Her SHORT FAT FINGERS RESEMBLE THAT OF A PIGS PAW
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23 Jul, 2019 by Maline
Ms. Wickre represented me in a child custody case that involved multiple show cause petitions and the father was seeking reimbursement of his legal fees. We went to trial and Ms. Wickre managed to have all petitions dismissed. I could not have asked for a better resolution and would recommend her without any hesitation!
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16 May, 2018 by Anonymous
Megan took our case for traffic court and the outcome was what we had hoped for. She was very knowledgable of how the laws work and the courtroom. It made things alot less stressful.
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16 Jun, 2023 by Shauna
If I could have given Nicole zero stars, I would have. I have never seen a more one sided attorney in my life. During the most important court case I’ve ever had to deal with (custody), She gave the most inaccurate, opinionated prospectives I’ve ever witnessed. She never viewed ANY of my supporting documents and literally spoke to me for 5 minutes during a custody hearing. That is hardly enough time to make a determination on the rightful guardianship of a child.
I would not hire her to represent my goldfish let alone leave my lively hood in her hands.
Good luck to whoever is forced to have her as court appointed anything.
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13 Jul, 2022 by Anonymous
I have NEVER seen someone so sloppy and unprofessional in the court room. She would blatantly flirt with my ex husband in front of the entire court room. She was supposed to represent my child but was in his back pocket the entire time. She spoke to me for exactly 44 minutes through our entire (months long) process meanwhile she was running to my ex after the court hearings. Offered him a home visit I didn’t get, and blatantly LIED to the courtroom and in her evaluation. She gave all of her reports late and they had absolutely nothing factual, just what she took as truth from my ex husband. This woman is a disgrace and I do not know how she sleeps at night being the vile disgusting excuse of a human that she is. If she is assigned to you, especially if you’ve been abused by the other party, GET HER OFF YOUR CASE NOW. She should not be allowed in another courtroom or to be the voice for another child ever again.
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16 Dec, 2020 by Anonymous
During the course of my husband and I filing bankruptcy, Nicole kept us informed every step of the way. She was more than willing to help us find a way to get important documents to her that the trustee would accept. She never became overwhelmed. I would recommend her to any one going through bankruptcy in Virginia.
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12 Dec, 2022 by Anonymous
I WAS FIRED ON THE SPOT FOR A VERY WRONGFUL REASON DURING MY 60-DAY PROBATIONARY PERIOD. I UNDERSTAND VIRGINIA IS A STATE WITH “AT-WILL” LABOR LAW BUT I ALSO READ ONLINE IT IS CONSIDERED AN EMPLOYEE IS NO LONGER CONSIDERED “AT-WILL” ONCE AN EMPLOYEE SIGNS A CONTRACT PROMISING JOB SECURITY WHICH IS MY CASE. I THINK I HAVE A BREACH OF CONTRACT AND WRONGFUL TERMINATION WITH MY EMPLOYER. I EXPLAINED YET I WAS SENT AWAY PAYING $175 CASH FOR 10 MIN. CONSULTATION BEING TOLD THAT I DO NOT HAVE A CASE.
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12 Sep, 2019 by Joseph
Mr Pearline evaluated my case in the most professional manner, after another attorney drug his feet for two weeks knowing I had a 90 (right to sue letter) day deadline, Mr Pearline jumped on my case made contact with the other side and negotiated a settlement before the 90 days even expired....Mr David Pearline has my utmost respect....THANK YOU SIR!!!
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01 May, 2018 by Anonymous
Great experience for my issue . Aggressive in court and cross witnessing..will represent his clients vigorously. would recommend this lawyer for your divorce needs.
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14 Aug, 2013 by Anonymous
Totally incompetent, I spent 6 minths in jail due to Mr. Thums incompetence.
He didn't know what he was doing and was totally intimidated by the Judge. He never followed up or returned calls. Was absolutely my worst nightmare.
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07 Dec, 2023 by Anonymous
Terrible Attourney. She will not put effort into your case. She is unorganized and unresponsive once paid. If you want to loose , hire her. Avoid like the plague
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28 Apr, 2014 by Nakia
Attorney McLauchlin represented me in a custody case. I was told when she was first assigned to me that she was the best and she definitely proved herself as being just that. She was patient when dealing with me but she did everything in her power to defend me. She worked hard to make sure the outcome was in my favor and I owe her my life.
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20 Apr, 2015 by Dupree gainey
I paid all fees and retained Ms. malbon on 04/8/2015 and informed her of my court date which was today and she did not show up.
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23 Mar, 2015 by Lawrence
I was extremely fortunate to locate then hire Mrs. Malbon as my attorney in 2014 to represent a family member. She did an excellent job to include allowing me to speak with the presiding Judge. Because of her legal ingenuity the Judge granted our family swift reasonableness.
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23 Apr, 2022 by Anonymous
The review by Christine is the same as the one on yelp. I suspect its a fake. This lawyer screwed up badly, lost me lots of money, charged me lots of money for doing so, taking years for a simple case, and wrote the order so badly that the judge subsequently threw it out.
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28 Aug, 2021 by Christina
I could not have asked for a more supportive, thorough, and professional experience during a very difficult custody trial. This was one of the longest custody trials that our judge has ever seen. Throughout my experience, from the initial phone call to the final day of court, I felt well taken care of and I was confident the best interest of my child was always at the forefront of the case. Mr. Jeffries was straightforward throughout the entire process, steadfast, and provided me with the confidence I needed to make it through this trial. Michelle, his assistant, always greeted me in a warm and friendly manner and was a pleasure to work with as well.
Mr. Jeffries is not your average attorney. He is constantly committing his time to researching the most up-to-date legal practices, laws, and relevant information available to provide you with a reliable and competitive advantage in the courtroom. He pays incredible attention to detail and was always prompt to respond when I needed to speak with him. I didn’t think I would find an attorney who would care about my case as much as me, but I feel Mr. Jeffries was just as committed and passionate about my case.
It is incredibly rare to find an attorney with the experience, knowledge, professionalism, commitment, passion, and care he offers.
If you’re looking for an attorney, Mr. Jeffries is a wise investment. I highly recommend him!
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11 Dec, 2021 by Anonymous
Atty. Matthew J. Weinberg is very dishonest person. He is not true to his words of agreement. He takes advantage of people suffering from serious illness the weak, the helpless, hopeless injured person. He’s low moral and low integrity wicked tricky person. I’m speaking of the truth based on my experience when he fooled me after taking the upfront flat fees he demanded he didn’t comply with our agreement to show me the documents first to read before submitting but he didn’t do it. Our agreement to help me prepare the Brief of Appellant on my name. Our agreement that he will not represent me, the job is to help me prepare the documents and that I still represent myself. But he trick me by submitting the documents without presenting to me to read the prepared document After he submitted the documents . He just told me I’m sorry I will not do it again and it will not happen again, he said the next time I will call you when it’s done for you to read the document but he failed and didn’t do as what he said. He submitted the second documents without presenting with me reading it first. I suffered so much stress and depression from his wrongdoings and for what he did resulting for me to have breast cancer because of the wrongdoings he had done taking advantage of my very weak condition because of my severe injury. Mr. Matthew is a liar and untrue person. This testimony is true without malice and without prejudice. I am hoping that the right government department will make investigations and punish this kind of Lawyer for abusive behavior and wrongdoings.
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15 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
Mr. Weinberg has done an excellent job for not one but two of my family members. He not only fights hard to get the best outcome for you (and wins) he also cares for his clients. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who not only needs great representation but someone you can trust to look out for your best interest.
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05 Jun, 2024 by T j
**Hire your own lawyer to deal with these vultures**. In my experience with Tiffany, they were unreasonable, absolutely gave no-quarter, were unwilling to negotiate, would not discuss or explain or simply answer pertinent direct questions, predatory no mercy or info given type. Firms like theirs are a big part of the medical / health crisis machine fully intended to be mercilessly and needlessly destructive to the poor and middle class.
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26 May, 2024 by Brittany clay
They are the worst just greedy and horrible
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16 May, 2024 by Peach
09 Mar, 2022 by Anonymous
I hired this attorney. You call he don’t answer nor return any of your calls. He didn’t sit down and make sure any of my witnesses were on point. Worst experience every with a hired attorney. He just want the money
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27 May, 2020 by Kamby
I have had a horrible experience with Mr. Neeley. He took a case of mine I kept calling, leaving messages, sending emails and no response. Not informative about what is going on with your case. Just not a grat experience at all and I would not reccommend at all!!
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16 Sep, 2019 by F. devin
My Business has retained Mr. Neeley for many years. He has maintained professional conduct with us and has ALWAYS handled our cases with class, wits and style. Whenever we need legal advise we know that Mr. Neeley is only a text, call or email away. Mr. Neeley comes highly recommended to anyone that need a Excellent Attorney to handle their legal needs.
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07 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
Paid for the first half of my bankrupt but then he dropped my case and never returned any money and the office stop returning my calls. This was a few years ago but I still post reviews because the whole experience with his office was awful
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07 Nov, 2018 by Daniel
I had a bankruptcy in process paid in full and he never contacts me to let me know so now I paid for a service that was never completed
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12 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
It's like dealing with a child continually having to remind him to follow through with details in my case! It was more stress added to my already stressful situation! Maybe it's time to retire (my thoughts)
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07 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
After retaining Bradley Brickhouse, his demeanor quickly changed. He did not write up in the claim for the case what was discussed and purposely did it in such a way to string it over time, to make more money. He was rude, lied multiple times about multiple things. I had to fire him. I would stay far away from him and his firm.
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23 Jun, 2021 by Jim
I consulted with Mr. Brickhouse about him taking over as guardian. He had no patience with me and demanded immediate responses to his questions. Unfortunately, I couldn't hire him due to his temperament.
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24 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
Received guardianship over my daughter through Mr Brickhouse about 6 months ago. At first he was really nice, but after a while he got upset for me for doing or not doing things I did not know because he didn’t tell me, and I’m not a legal expert. Then he pretty much stopped talking to me. The guardianship paperwork I have was never fully explained to me. It has a lot of difficulties, for example when my daughter started receiving disability payments recently the bank has rejected this guardianship/conservator paperwork, and the checks are not able to be negotiated with the current document. The checks are made out to me “for my daughter “ . The bank referred to the language as ‘vague” in the guardianship paperwork, and now this money I need for my daughter cannot be accessed as the checks cannot be deposited into an account in her name because I am the payee,and cannot be deposited into my bank because the guardianship language is “too vague” per the bank. The only benefit from this guardianship paperwork was my ability to retain legal counsel on her behalf. I was not able to admit her to a hospital even though the paperwork says I can. Again, the hospital did not find the language in the guardianship sufficient to do so.
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19 Jan, 2019 by Karen
I hired Allison for a personal injury case, she required a retainer which I paid. She wouldn't return calls and then dropped my case, stating"she didn't have the time to pursue my claim". S
She talks a good game but does not deliver. Stay away from her she will take your money and leave you hanging.
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16 Sep, 2011 by Anonymous
I hired Ms. Lee for my divorce and criminal case. For my divorce case, she left me in court. I gave her all my savings and she did not even finish my divorce. For the criminal case, she didn't do her own investigation. She kept judging me like if she wasn't my lawyer. I WILL NOT recommend Ms. Lee at all. No matter in what situation your in, please shop around before you hire someone like Ms. Lee. She will only take your money and won't do her job.
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31 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
He did such a poor job, I wanted to make sure I leave reviews for others NOT to use for family law. He was railroaded in court and did not do anything but argue. He did not listen or state case in court. Very unprepared.
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18 Jan, 2021 by Anonymous
I hired this attorney to represent me for a traffic & civil infraction. After evidence required by discovery was shared by the arresting department Mr. Jack’s proceeded to inform me of my guilt and what the judge would sentence me possibly without even looking at or considering the discovery evidence. He neglected to even watch my arrest or what transpired on the video provided to my disappointment.
Mr. Jack’s did not want to do the job for which I hired him and was just going through the motions to collect the money I paid him for defense. I suggest hiring an attorney that will defend you instead of one who just agrees with the prosecution to push you through the system.
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17 Jan, 2021 by Anonymous
She talks her clients into pleading guilty when she knows they are innocents
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10 May, 2017 by Randy
Unreliable, bad communication, misleading, over charge, loses easy cases, unprepared for hearing, and strategically sabotages your case if she doesn't side with you or if you fire her. Well connected which can work for you or against you in the courts. Definitely find a lawyer who will not waste your time or money.
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15 Oct, 2020 by Elionora katz
Dishonest, manipulative, low professional standards. Bad manners in the Court room. Lacking of understanding and consideration of other people’s opinions and feelings. Arrogant. Takes advantage of other to achieve
his own goals. He doesn’t even deserve a star. Does not send documents properly and that
jeopardize the case.
His office clerk is rude
Would NOT recommend to anyone!!!!!
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19 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
I met with this attorney. He was flirtatious and inappropriate. He made lewd comments and suggested sexual activity. I was definitely caught off guard, highly offended and thought about reporting him to the State Bar Association.
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08 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
Beware. This attorney is very deceptive. She presents well but once you hire her it is near impossible to get her to act on your behalf. She will take as much money as she can get from you but do nothing to help you prevail in court. Very unprepared and very dishonest. Hopefully this will help someone make a better choice. There are too many other reputable attorneys out there that have integrity. She is just looking for people who are vulnerable that she can take advantage of for financial gain. Completely disheveled and disorganized.
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