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13 Jun, 2024 by Mohamed taha
Very professional and very responsive. He got me a great deal for my traffic ticket!
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13 May, 2024 by Pavitra vasudevan
Amazing service which we used for our house purchase, Rachel was always available to answer our questions. We met Jeffrey during the closing in their office, he was extremely polite and everything went smooth. Definitely recommend!
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18 Apr, 2024 by Ron tefteller
10 May, 2018 by Gita
We couldn't thank Michael Green, Esq. more for helping us in a very trying and tough situation. He is kind and caring. He made us feel like we were in his protective hands and really worked on making sure that we understood the process - how it all works, and what he was going to do for us to resolve it. Needless to say, we won our case, and couldn't be happier. We would truly and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone that needs a wonderful and very intelligent lawyer who proved that he was the right man for the job.
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07 Aug, 2017 by Anonymous
From the outset Michael and his staff were highly professional and helpful. They guided me every step of the way through my case and Michael was calm and deft in the courtroom. Would highly recommend.
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20 Apr, 2017 by Rubens
Great Service, from the Paralegal to Mr Green. Very efficient and professional. Definitely recommend!
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03 Dec, 2024 by Karen langan
We had an excellent experience with Ann Marie at Cosner Law. She helped us through a very difficult situation following the death of a beloved family member. Ann Marie was always professional and kind. She responded promptly whenever I reached out. Her office staff was also very friendly and professional. I am very happy we chose to work with her.
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14 Oct, 2024 by Shelley boyd
I had a consultation with Ms. Stacey earlier today and she is very knowledgeable, helpful, and most importantly cared to not just hear but also listen to what my issue was. I truly wish I was referred to her and her office than the one I worked with for another issue. Just by speaking with her I have confidence in her and her office that my issue will be resolved in as timely of a manner as possible. Thank you again for your time today, Stacey.
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08 Oct, 2024 by Sandy
Francesca is my attorney. She is honest and fair and has maintained the highest integrity throughout my divorce.
She is efficient with time and money and constantly reminded me in almost every other call to be mindful of the money spent on her. She is an expert in what she does and very detail-oriented. You can depend on Francesca and can always have a candid discussion with her.
She is big on compromising and closed my prolonged case economically while fighting hard for me. She has greatly supported me, my child, throughout the most challenging times and most complex divorce process. I couldn't appreciate her enough. One word—you can depend on her, and you can trust her. You tell her the situation; she will find an acceptable solution to you, protecting your interests and, surprisingly, to the other party. She has the highest level of emotional intelligence and Fantastic negotiation skills. She is rare in this field.
I feel that the above qualities are scarce in this field.
Monica and Wayne are paralegals to me, Monica, most of the time. They are fantastic with their follow-ups and are on time.
Madison always answered the call with a great smile when called to the office, was always ready to help and be accommodating, and always made me feel like I was the most important to her.
Brook is my billing team contact; she is always prompt and very courteous.
With this team, I was always treated like a part of the family in the most challenging times of my life.
Francesca, Monica, Madison, Wayne, Brook, and Rozin Golinder's law firm is ethical, honest, trusted, efficient, and empathetic. They became my daughter and me's extended family. I found them accidentally, but we were blessed to have such a great one. God bless you, Francesca, and your team.
Thank you very, very, very, very much, and couldn't appreciate you enough!!!
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03 Dec, 2024 by Karen langan
We had an excellent experience with Ann Marie at Cosner Law. She helped us through a very difficult situation following the death of a beloved family member. Ann Marie was always professional and kind. She responded promptly whenever I reached out. Her office staff was also very friendly and professional. I am very happy we chose to work with her.
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14 Oct, 2024 by Shelley boyd
I had a consultation with Ms. Stacey earlier today and she is very knowledgeable, helpful, and most importantly cared to not just hear but also listen to what my issue was. I truly wish I was referred to her and her office than the one I worked with for another issue. Just by speaking with her I have confidence in her and her office that my issue will be resolved in as timely of a manner as possible. Thank you again for your time today, Stacey.
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08 Oct, 2024 by Sandy
Francesca is my attorney. She is honest and fair and has maintained the highest integrity throughout my divorce.
She is efficient with time and money and constantly reminded me in almost every other call to be mindful of the money spent on her. She is an expert in what she does and very detail-oriented. You can depend on Francesca and can always have a candid discussion with her.
She is big on compromising and closed my prolonged case economically while fighting hard for me. She has greatly supported me, my child, throughout the most challenging times and most complex divorce process. I couldn't appreciate her enough. One word—you can depend on her, and you can trust her. You tell her the situation; she will find an acceptable solution to you, protecting your interests and, surprisingly, to the other party. She has the highest level of emotional intelligence and Fantastic negotiation skills. She is rare in this field.
I feel that the above qualities are scarce in this field.
Monica and Wayne are paralegals to me, Monica, most of the time. They are fantastic with their follow-ups and are on time.
Madison always answered the call with a great smile when called to the office, was always ready to help and be accommodating, and always made me feel like I was the most important to her.
Brook is my billing team contact; she is always prompt and very courteous.
With this team, I was always treated like a part of the family in the most challenging times of my life.
Francesca, Monica, Madison, Wayne, Brook, and Rozin Golinder's law firm is ethical, honest, trusted, efficient, and empathetic. They became my daughter and me's extended family. I found them accidentally, but we were blessed to have such a great one. God bless you, Francesca, and your team.
Thank you very, very, very, very much, and couldn't appreciate you enough!!!
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23 Dec, 2021 by Melissa
Gregg is a staunch advocate for the real potential casualties of divorce; the children. When you have a challenging spouse who wants to rupture the thread of the nuclear family, Gregg will fight tirelessly to protect your interests and theirs. I now have sole custody of my children due to the strength and competence of Mr. Rubenstein and Samantha Latif. I will recommend these attorneys without hesitation. Don’t hire beagles when you need mastiffs. Sincerely, Melissa Bentley M.A.
retired teacher
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02 Dec, 2021 by Anonymous
I waited for months on writing this review in order to find the words that would do this office justice.
I will start by saying that your office exceeded my already high expectations, performance-wise and outcome-wise. You have delivered exceptional results, and I am still amazed with them every day.
After interviewing 9 attorneys over 12 months, I went to see Gregg who straightforwardly explained the process and stressed on the fact that my children’s best interest is of more importance to him than all other parties involved. He earned my trust from the beginning.
Throughout the process that lasted 11 months, Gregg and Samantha have been attentive to every detail, focused and proactive in every move and extremely diligent.
Gregg tried to minimize my expenses in every way possible, worried about my budget more than I myself did, a behavior I have not encountered with any other law firm.
Throughout the conflict, Gregg tried to absorb the ups and downs so I can maintain my calm. He used admirable wisdom when making quick decisions, while keeping the balance on when and how to act quickly and when to hold back and use reason.
Repeatedly have I been told by legal representatives including court panelists, mediators and other attorneys that I was in great hands.
I have not dealt with a more ethical and conscientious firm that maintained this exceptional level of morality and human decency at a very emotional and challenging time in my life.
I couldn’t be more grateful.
If you are in need of a family law attorney, go to Gregg with your eyes closed.
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26 Nov, 2021 by Tina
Gregg was representing me in a divorce case that involved a very difficult husband, many obstacles along the way, three children, sale of the home, and court closed due to pandemic. From the first meeting he truly showed care and interest, not just for me but for everyone involved. The empathy that was present throughout the process made this whole experience less gruesome. Gregg was also on point with his legal advice, always reachable and very straightforward. He will let you know if he thinks you are taking an unreasonable position and that truly saves time in this process. You want to have an attorney that will not waste your time and money feeding into your emotionally charged requests. You want an attorney that knows what he is doing, can avoid the pitfalls of the system, can be trusted and represent you fiercely. Being in a divorce, no matter what reason, puts you in a very vulnerable position. Thankfully Gregg was there for me and if you are finding yourself in the same position there is no doubt in my mind that Gregg is the best choice.
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18 Dec, 2024 by Eva sitar
31 May, 2024 by Ncamaro76
Lauren was absolutely the best. If you are looking for a lawyer with compassion, will listen to you and will fight for what is right and what is fair.. contact her, .Her level of compassion and her knowledge is unsurpassed. I felt Lauren and her team went above and beyond what i could ever have hoped for. You will not be disappointed. If i ever need Lauren again,, she will 100 percent receive a call from me..
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18 Dec, 2024 by Eva sitar
17 Dec, 2024 by Zach
Jessica and her staff supported me through a 10 year custody battle. She was available every time I needed her and always had myself and my child's best interest at heart. I hope I never need her again but if I do, I won't hesitate to chose her again.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Anonymous
Excellent attorney. Very professional and caring with high standards. No nonsense business practices. I certainly would recommend to family and friends.
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14 Jun, 2024 by Rochelle langdale
Bryan answered every single question that I had in regards to my separation with my children's father and I highly recommend him!
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28 May, 2024 by Gm birk
I am very pleased with the outcome of my case. Mr. Greenberg went above and beyond, in my behalf, and I will keep him and his staff in mind. If and when I may need professional counselling or other matters dealing with my personal rights or laws in general. I feel very confident in his experience.
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02 Jan, 2023 by Drilly gang
Unprofessional complains that he’s over worked he has so many cases he’s a racist I would not recommend at all attitude professionalism sucks makes you to think twice about having him represent you
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12 Dec, 2024 by P. s.
I work with Mr. Kroll during a difficult divorce process, and I couldn't be more grateful for his professional and knowledgeable guidance. From the very beginning, he responded to all my questions and set clear expectations about the entire process. He made sure I understood every step along the way, and he was always accessible when I needed him. Mr. Kroll truly made such a challenging experience feel much smoother and easier. I'd gladly recommend Mr. Kroll to anyone in need of a divorce lawyer.
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03 Sep, 2024 by Amit
I had began a process to do a name change on my property deed in February and paid in full. Every couple of months I checked in and saw that that there was no progress. I received explanations that the process is stalled or the application was rejected but after 7 months I called the county clerk and discovered that it was not showing as rejected because they had never even received an application. It is now September and no one is getting back to me despite repeated attempts to contact the office.
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02 Aug, 2020 by Clemente diaz
My wife and I recently used SGK Legal for a home purchase and couldn't be happier with the service provided. Alan and Debbie were extremely responsive (even during off hours) and thoroughly answered any questions we had. If we need any legal services in the future we will definitely be reaching out to SGK Legal!
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04 May, 2024 by Anonymous
Tiger on paper mouse in court. Appeared to be intimidated by both judge and plaintiffs attorney . He said very little to show why plaintiffs claim had no legs and that plaintiff was lying to the court.
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21 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
Stay away from this attorney. He is a careless! If you want to know more about my experience with his company, contact me at
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17 Aug, 2023 by Randy
Franks wife works for DCPP, if your case involves them, I would recommend you go elsewhere as his judgement is most likely skewed and not invested in the family’s best interest.
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What a Child Custody Lawyer Can Do for You
A child custody lawyer specializes in helping parents navigate legal matters related to the custody and care of their children, particularly in the context of divorce, separation, or other family disputes. These lawyers assist with determining custody arrangements, drafting parenting plans, and advocating for your rights in court. They also help resolve disputes over physical custody (where the child lives), legal custody (who makes decisions for the child), visitation rights, and modifications to existing custody orders.
Whether you're going through a divorce or need to change an existing custody arrangement, a child custody lawyer can help you understand your rights and protect your child's best interests throughout the legal process.
When Should I Hire a Child Custody Lawyer?
You should consider hiring a child custody lawyer in several situations, especially when disputes arise or complex legal issues affect your parental rights. Some common reasons to hire a child custody lawyer include:
- Divorce or separation: If you're going through a divorce or separation and need to establish custody and visitation arrangements, a lawyer can help ensure the custody order reflects your child's best interests.
- Disputed custody cases: If you and the other parent cannot agree on custody or visitation terms, a lawyer can advocate for your rights in court and help you develop a strong case.
- Modification of custody orders: If you need to change an existing custody arrangement due to changes in circumstances (e.g., relocation, changes in the child’s needs), a lawyer can help file a modification request.
- Parental alienation: If the other parent is interfering with your relationship with your child, a lawyer can help address these issues through legal action.
- Domestic violence or abuse: If there is a history of domestic violence or abuse, a lawyer can help protect you and your child by requesting restraining orders and advocating for appropriate custody arrangements.
- Grandparent or third-party custody: If you are a grandparent or another relative seeking custody or visitation rights, a lawyer can guide you through the legal process.
- Paternity disputes: In cases where paternity is in question, a lawyer can assist with establishing or challenging paternity, which may affect custody and visitation rights.
Hiring a lawyer early in the process can help protect your parental rights and ensure that the custody arrangement is in your child's best interests.
What Does a Child Custody Lawyer Do?
A child custody lawyer provides a variety of legal services to help parents resolve custody disputes and secure favorable custody arrangements for their children. Their responsibilities often include:
- Filing custody petitions: Helping you file the necessary paperwork to request custody or visitation rights and ensuring all legal procedures are followed.
- Negotiating custody agreements: Assisting in negotiating custody and visitation arrangements, often working toward a mutually beneficial parenting plan without going to court.
- Representing you in court: If you and the other parent cannot agree on custody terms, representing you in court by presenting evidence and making legal arguments to support your case.
- Drafting parenting plans: Helping you draft a comprehensive parenting plan that outlines the schedule for physical custody, decision-making responsibilities, and visitation.
- Handling child support issues: Assisting with related issues such as child support, ensuring that financial obligations are properly calculated and enforced.
- Modifying custody orders: Helping you request a modification from the court if you need to change an existing custody arrangement due to significant life changes.
- Mediating custody disputes: Acting as a mediator to help both parents reach an agreement on custody and visitation without the need for litigation.
How Are Child Custody Lawyers Paid?
Child custody lawyers typically charge for their services based on the complexity of the case, the time involved, and the nature of the legal work. Common payment methods include:
- Hourly rate: Most child custody lawyers charge by the hour, with rates ranging from $150 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer's experience and location. The total cost depends on the time spent preparing documents, negotiating, and representing you in court.
- Flat fee: For simple custody matters or uncontested custody agreements, some lawyers may offer a flat fee for specific services, such as drafting a parenting plan or filing a custody petition.
- Retainer: Many lawyers require an upfront retainer fee, which is billed against as the lawyer works on your case. The amount varies based on the expected complexity and duration of the case.
- Sliding scale or pro bono services: Some lawyers may offer reduced fees or pro bono (free) services for clients with limited financial means, particularly in cases involving domestic violence or other serious issues.
It’s important to discuss fees and payment arrangements with your lawyer during the initial consultation to understand how much you will be charged and what services are included.
How Much Does a Child Custody Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a child custody lawyer depends on various factors, including the complexity of the case, whether it’s contested or uncontested, and the lawyer’s experience. General cost estimates include:
- Uncontested custody cases: Legal fees may range from $1,500 to $5,000 or more, depending on the complexity of the paperwork and any negotiations.
- Contested custody cases: Legal fees can range from $5,000 to $40,000 or more, depending on the complexity of the issues, the need for expert testimony, and the time spent in litigation.
- Hourly rates: Lawyers typically charge between $150 and $500 per hour, with higher rates for more experienced attorneys or complex custody disputes.
- Mediation services: If both parents agree to work through mediation, costs typically range from $1,000 to $5,000 or more for the mediation process.
Always ask for a clear cost estimate during your consultation to ensure that you understand the total legal fees and payment structure.
Top Questions to Ask a Child Custody Lawyer
Before hiring a child custody lawyer, it’s essential to ask the right questions to ensure they are the best fit for your case. Some key questions to ask include:
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What experience do you have with child custody cases?
Ensure the lawyer has experience handling cases similar to yours, especially if your case involves complex issues like domestic violence, relocation, or paternity disputes. -
How do you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges by the hour, offers flat fees for certain services, or requires a retainer, and ask for an estimate of the total cost. -
What is the likelihood of success in my case?
Ask for an honest assessment of your case, including potential challenges and expected outcomes. -
How long will the process take?
Inquire about the expected timeline from filing the petition to reaching an agreement or going to trial. -
Will you personally handle my case?
Ensure you know who will be managing your case and representing you in court. -
Can we pursue mediation or alternative dispute resolution?
Ask whether the lawyer recommends mediation or other forms of dispute resolution to avoid a lengthy court battle.
How to Check the Credibility of a Child Custody Lawyer
To ensure you are hiring a reputable child custody lawyer, follow these steps to verify their credentials and experience:
- Verify their bar status: Check with your state bar association to confirm that the lawyer is licensed to practice and has no history of disciplinary actions.
- Look for family law experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in family law and child custody cases.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for client reviews on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to gauge the lawyer’s professionalism and success in child custody matters.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be able to provide references from past clients who have worked with them on custody cases.
- Check for certifications: Look for lawyers who are board-certified in family law or have memberships in organizations like the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) or local family law sections.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To get the most out of your first consultation with a child custody lawyer, come prepared with relevant documents and information:
- Court orders or existing custody agreements: Bring copies of any existing custody or visitation orders for the lawyer to review.
- Communication with the other parent: Provide copies of emails, texts, or letters regarding custody, visitation, or disputes.
- List of your child’s needs: Prepare a list of your child’s specific needs, such as medical care, education, and extracurricular activities.
- Timeline of the case: Outline key events related to your custody case, including changes in living situations or parental involvement.
- Questions for the lawyer: Write down any questions about the custody process, legal fees, and the lawyer’s strategy for your case.
By being well-prepared, you can help the lawyer assess your situation effectively and receive the best possible advice for protecting your rights and your child’s well-being.
