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07 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
He handled my divorce and was super thorough, which is what I needed. He walked me through everything and explained the process to me very clearly and also provided me with motivating words when I needed them as I embarked in this unknown journey. I think he was really God sent.
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30 Jul, 2013 by Anonymous
after I had hired him, he informed me he had a stroke. He is not capable of being an attorney. He went into my hearing unprepared, Missed handled the hearing completely. I fired him right after and hired a new attorney
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23 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous
I'm not sure if he was not knowledgable in the area of my case or he just did not know how it works but he sure charged like he was knowledgeable i was totally mislead about my child support order and i actually think my case would have been smoother had i represented myself
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12 Jun, 2023 by Lora cantu
Didn't help me 😭 n what I needed didn't even give me a chance to explain my situation
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04 Jan, 2023 by Drew h
I don’t see how this guy is in business. He exudes apathy. Every interaction I’ve had with him just seemed like he couldn’t care less or was bothered. I felt like a huge imposition just from contacting him to consult on my case.
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02 Dec, 2022 by Vernell boson
Nice environment and safe.
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16 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
The worst attorney I have ever met. She never deserves to got hired by anyone. I will not forget what she did to my son. she destroyed his life instead of defending him.
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21 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
Ms. Burke was an exceptional attorney who will stand in your corner as your biggest advocate. She commands a profound presence in the courtroom and does not back down from pursuing your rights fully. Ms. Burke sincerely saved my future as a young teenager and was my voice to ensure I had a successful and bright career/life opportunity ahead. I am forever grateful for her work and her no nonsense attitude makes her an asset while striving for justice in the court of law.
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11 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
This was my 1st Time dealing with a Criminal Law Charge regarding my son and had many concerns and questions. When I asked a question, I was greeted with curse words and verbal abuse, extremely demeaning comments. She met my son and looked at his case, for the 1st Time on the morning of his Initial Court appearance She Only appeared pleasant whenever a payment was submitted. Due to her continued cursing at me and lack of concern for my son's case, I found it necessary to hire another Attorney. I never received a refund of the thousands submitted,only received verbal abuse..
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21 Oct, 2024 by Rudy uresti
I was in desperate need of a workmen’s Comp. attorney. When I called attorney Carlos MOLINAR‘s office, to set an appointment up, and it was close to lunchtime. I told the receptionist I would come after you’ll come back from lunch, and the receptionist said that attorney Carlos MOLINAR does not knowthe meaning of a lunch break. I thought to myself attorney Carlos MOLINARis hungry. Attorney Carlos MOLINAR is going to do a great job. Sure enough when I came in to drop off my paperwork attorney Carlos MOLINAR Rush out of his office fast introduced himself, and made me feel welcome. Made me feel that I was the most important person around; so we talked about my case attorney Carlos MOLINAR told me everything that I wanted to hear, attorney Carlos MOLINAR set my mind at rest, and reassured me that if there’s anything that he can do with my case, let him know I even have his personal cell number; so sure enough I hired him. GALLAGHER Bassett was trying to recoup $27,800. because of overpayment, but Attorney Carlos MOLINAR reassured me that this does not have to be paid back because they have Insurance to cover stuff like this. I was SO impressed with Attorney Carlos MOLINAR we sat down, and he started pointing out all of these medical codes that GALLAGHER Bassett has sent me. He said look at this. Everything is pointing towards your knee because I did break my kneecap, and had a right rotator cuff repair. Attorney Carlos MOLINAR said they’re not focusing on your shoulder, we are going to take care of this. So I went home, and told my wife I have an attorney that is hungry. He is going to do an awesome job, and we can get back on our feet again. When I went back to Attorney Carlos MOLINAR To give him more information, and Doctor reports attorney Carlos MOLINAR asked if I can write and post a good review on him. This was just the second day that I met him.
OK, so let’s get down to it. This man cannot be trusted. He will not return your calls. he will not answer his text messages. He will not text message you back. He will ignore you. He is unprepared, in communication with this Attorney Carlos MOLINAR Forget it.
I even called a different attorney to sue this man, and that attorney told me unfortunately we cannot because he did do the very very bare minimum just enough to avoid a lawsuit against him, the other attorney said he did his bare minimum on your case.
When we went to court attorney Carlos MOLINAR look like she just rolled out of bed Very unprofessional look my wife looked at me , and ask is this your attorney??? So listen to this when I asked my attorney how did I lose my case? I did not understand the judges comments can you help me understand this? he said you’re reading the same thing I am, I can’t read The judges mind.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!
Do not waste your time with this Attorney especially if you are going through some serious financial issues he will drop you without you even knowing, By The time you kn, it’s too late to get another Attorney. I know that sounds weird, but I just figured he had to be helping me, how can he live with his conscience not help me. This is what he was trained to do as an attorney To help people.; your In the mercy of his hands. I should had read his reviews before hiring this Attorney Carlos MOLINAR he has no mercy.
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01 Oct, 2023 by Tony
Hired this firm to represent me and all I got was a cold shoulder money taken for no service rendered never received a call back in three week I've called and no answer went to office door closed all I like is to receive my money back .. nice talk but don't do the walk
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06 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
Scooby Doo would do a better job........................................................................beware
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01 Aug, 2023 by Dalila clark
As said in the previous reviews, Mr. Vargas is rude. He seems to be all about the money. I was advocating for my fiancé, who is in TDC. Who was appointed Mr. Vargas during a case. Mr. Vargas refused to help. The only thing that Mr. Vargas did was ignore text messages and phone calls. He showed up one time to a court case. And did little to absolutely nothing besides show up to the courthouse. I was told by Mr. Vargas over the phone that he would help if I was willing to pay the $300 charge that he charges per hour. I offered to pay that $300 per hour; after offering, Mr. Vargas, then said absolutely no. “I don’t want to take your case. I have paying clients that I’m already assisting” Even though he was already a court appointed attorney on said case. Luckily, I was able to contact the court system. And have Mr. Vargas removed from the case. Yes, it took months for this to actually happen. But thank goodness he was removed. Mr. Vargas is a horrible man. He does not want to actually help his community. I do not understand why anyone gets involved in law if they are not passionate about speaking up against the law, For their clients.
Good riddance Vargas. You will not be missed.
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01 Mar, 2023 by Anonymous
I was court appointed this lawyer for a criminal case. Off the bat, I’ll say that his communication skills are horrendous. He does not return calls no matter how urgent the situation is. On one incident he showed up to court 5 hours late. He made absolutely no effort to speak with me about my case. The first two times that he showed up to court he was still unfamiliar with my case details and had to reset multiple times because he was not ready. Extremely dismissive in nature.
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07 Jul, 2021 by Marion
Mr. Vargas was appointed as the attorney for my grand daughter in Comal County Jail. The rules for court appointed lawyers is they have to contact their client within 24 hours of being appointed. I contacted Mr. Vargas after the 24 hours had gone by and he yelled at me for 10 minutes about how he did not want me to call him. This was Wednesday and he said he would see her by Friday, 2 weeks later he had not called her and would not return my calls. I called the court and explained the situation. The next day he did show up at the jail and left before seeing my Grand daughter. He came back with 3 court papers for her to sign, refused to let her read them, told her it was for probation agreement. He told her that I was never to call him or the court or the jail again. So we are trying to get a new court appointed attorney. He is mean and rude and does not keep his word
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25 Mar, 2021 by Andrea
This guy was horrible. He failed to get protective order in timely fashion or meet with me and tried to convince me of splitting my son 50/50 after the father abandoned, stalked, harassed, and was mentally unstable. He then said he needed an extra $7k retainer on top of $2.5k he already received. I fired him the next day and he refused to give any of the 7k back nor did he provide a single invoice. This man is a THIEF and should not be allowed to practice law for his lack of ethics.
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31 Dec, 2014 by Anonymous
He didn't seem to really work on the details of my case until the very day of mediation. Prior to that, he forgot about our meetings that didnt involve his payment and wasn't prepared for them which left us discussing the exact same things we had already discussed; yet, he had no problem charging me for that meeting and thensome. During one meeting (in which I paid him more $) he yelled and threw papers at me when he got upset that I wouldn't just agree with his point of view of how I should just forget about getting things that the mediated contract noted should have occurred. Yes, I know that complaining about paper being thrown at me sounds silly because it was merely paper, but it should not have happened in the first place. I never felt like he was "on my side" and his advice during mediation was just to give into what the other side demanded since it'll cost more $ in the long run...but that didn't stop him from charging me more than $3,000 after that! Very unprofessional! It'll be a waste of YOUR time and money.
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25 Dec, 2016 by Anonymous
Mr Segovia handled my case a few years ago and after paying retainer and upfront fees, he was very hard to get a hold of. He kept asking for more money and paralegal did all the work. I was the plaintiff in the case and the respondents attorney was the one that did the final decree which I did not agree with.
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23 Oct, 2008 by Anonymous
I was reffered to this lawyer back in 2003 when I was in an accident. I was 18 at the time and didn't know any better. I finally settled the case in Feb '08 and to this date Oct '08 my medical bills have yet to be paid off. And in the 5 years I have been dealing with her most of the calls have been initiated by me. Very few if any courtesy update calls.
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16 Oct, 2023 by Amy
This attorney got away with $10,000 of mine which I am currently trying to recoup in a lawsuit. This attorney had no idea what she was doing and was a bad case of ineffective assistance of counsel. She attempted to withdraw from my case in court because she was afraid and had no idea what she was doing and made me look like an idiot. I would not hire this attorney, she promises things she can’t deliver.
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20 Apr, 2018 by Ken
Hired this Atty. For my son, facing an MTRP felony probation. Cuellar did manage to get him a bail set,which doesn't happen much with probation violations. So that's the positive.
Negative, Mr.Cuellar does not return calls, letters,etc... I didn't expect the best results,considering the hard a** judge, but Cuellar kinda all but promised freedom and that turned into a couple years of TDCJ .
Overall,I wouldn't recommend him,don't expect your calls to be returned and look around!
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25 Apr, 2017 by Nathan
Mr.Cuellar was my atty. on one felony case (MTRP) and 2 misdemeanors . In the beginning,was great , SOUNDING. "Let`s fight this" . Went from that to not returning any of my calls , Not letting my family know anything as a professional courtesy . Gave me his word he would visit me in jail (3 times) , Never did . Only returned a call when I mentioned the State Bar . Very unprofessional. A seasoned 'jailhouse lawyer' could have resolved the misdemeanors faster than he did. So I got ISF (90 days) for the MTRP , but couldn`t get started on that because Cuellar couldn`t/wouldn`t get me a court date to resolve simple,Non -enhanced misdemeanors ! There you go, choose wisely! Doesn`t even have a secretary to take phone calls, just leave a voicemail and HOPE he calls back.
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19 Jun, 2016 by Renee
I hired Norma Gonzalez in 2014 for a divorce. She required a $5000 deposit. She assisted with filing the initial papers. We never made an appointment to the court since I reconciled with my spouse. we had some exchanges via email mostly with her assistant. Once reconciled I advised her services were no longer needed and requested itemization of billing and refund if due. I received no response other than billing would look at it. This is after multiple inquires. It's been about a year now. Still waiting. Norma has contacted me since then to support her campaign and donate. I would not vote for her. I feel money is owed to me. My husband did receive a refund from his lawyer and he put down the same amount for down payment. I would not recommend.
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12 Dec, 2015 by James
I hired this lawyer 2 yrs ago and still don't know where this case stands. The other party's lawyer excused themselves from the case and I don't know what that means to me. Do I still have a case, is the case over? I tried to ask via email, letter, and phone call and still have not received a response.
As soon as the opposition asked for documents, this lawyer was real fast to submit paperwork to them without consulting with me first. She told me after the fact that she had supplied the asked for documents to Opposition. I submitted all documents that I thought would help my cause, even created spreadsheets to help lessen the time she or her staff would have to spend creating a spreadsheet themselves. I don't think she ever looked at the documents I supplied. I sent a letter requesting a face to face meeting and 3 weeks later have still not gotten a response or appointment to speak to her. I don't know what else to do.
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08 Nov, 2015 by Anonymous
Norma would not return our calls or emails. She met with the other party to our suit several times and met with us twice of which one time she was cold, would not listen to us, and rushed us out. She listened to the other party and believed lies that were told to her without any proof whatsoever.
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26 Sep, 2020 by José
Mr. Valdez has no business holding a Texas bar license to practice any kind of law whatsoever. I have submitted a formal complaint/grievance to the state bar. He was a court appointed lawyer for a case i had in county court 186 in S.A. He missed completely more than one court appointment. A judge during his absence asked the court clerks in a scheduled appointment "is this the same Jerry Valdez that always shows up late if at all ? ". The clerk simply nodded and said "yes your honor". That's to say he has a well established reputation for being tardy and even absent from scheduled court proceedings. Do not for any reason hire this man. He is a crook, a lier, and has no business practicing law in Texas or any other state for that matter. I will work tirelessly to have him disbarred as he is a detriment to legal community as a whole.
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30 May, 2018 by Anonymous
This guy lies, he's not a good lawyer at all. He will not work for you, he works for the courts. No return phone calls, no visits in jail to discuss my case. I only saw him the day of my trial for which as stated he did not fight for me.
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29 Oct, 2017 by Warren
Jerry told lied to me, about what would happen after a conviction, now i cannot drive or find a good job . when i try to contact him, he ignores and avoids my phone calls , and refuses to call me back. My life if now set back for years to come due to this lawyer.
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21 Apr, 2022 by Anonymous
Una persona q trabaja allí dice ser abogado y no lo es su nombre es Josue Velásquez y lo único que hace es robar el dinero de las personas lo digo porque tuve una relación con el y al final lo descubrí, al principio muy amable pero una vez q le pagas no les importas y también hace que la gente mienta en sus casos de Immigracion mucho cuidado busquen en state bar of texas y verán de lo que les hablo
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27 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous
la oficina de este Abogado Rodolfo Zepeda, lamentablemente son unas personas sin interes por los seres humanos, una ves que se les a pagado sus onoraris ya ni contestan el telefono, te ponen en espera y luego te cuelgan. ni siquiera puedes hablar con ellos. Tienen un terrible servico al cliente. Si necesitan un abogado les recomiendo que busquen a otro porque estos senores no vale la pena. yo persoalmente tube muuy mala experiencia con estos senores, quienes son de lo peor de las ramo de abogados. y no se los recomiendo.
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30 Apr, 2012 by Anonymous
She is unprofessional and her intenstions are only in what benefits her not her clients. Worthless as a lawyer&judge! She had no intenstions in fully helping her clients and always asked for more money in return. She gave us the run around on everything and was never clear on anything but when she needed her money she made sure she was on top of everything and answer minimal questions.
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24 Apr, 2024 by Bryan
I found attorney Nestor Javier Lopez-Garcia through a Legal Aid referral notification when requesting legal assistance for my type of case. I was seeking representation after my initial civil case was concluded against my apartment complex [Artisan Luxury Apartments | Location: 8701 W. Parmer Lane] [Case #1JC-21-0454]. While I lived there, I rented a garage port that was tied into my lease agreement. While still in my lease, they leased out my garage to a new resident, and reported my items as abandoned. I filed a civil suit against them, and won a settlement amount; however their attorney made a countersuit about water damage on the carpet, which was the result from the big winterstorm that happened around 2021.and was related to the winter storm that displaced most of the people in my building. After that situation happened, there was no maintenance work done to repair my floor in the unit. I realized that this countersuit could be a tactic to mitigate the settlement. The settlement I won therefore was reduced after they won their countersuit against me. I filed an appeal, and realized that I needed professional help, because I realized how unprepared I was to counter-argue the opposing side's claim. I came into contact with Nestor J. Lopez, Esq. (Loc: Law Office of Nestor J. Lopez, PLLC). Which I found through Texas Legal Aid service. The issue that Mr. Lopez caused me was not appearing for my appeal hearing, & advising me that I did not have to appear myself. This caused the opposing side to win a Final Judgment at the County Court at Law #4 [No. 22-0869-CC4]. I had the opportunity to open a new case, but within that 30 day window Mr. Lopez did not file a new case on my behalf, and failed to provide me the information I needed to get him off my case, which would have allowed me to get someone else to open a new case for me. I had grounds to reopen a new case, but since Mr. Lopez was listed as my lawyer on file, then he would have to do so, which he never did. I filed a CDC grievance with the "Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel" [Re: 202207630] and provided them a detail papertrail & timeline of the events that lead to my outcome. After the hearing they found cause to provide disciplinary actions on him. He was required to complete mandatory courses, and has since been reinstated as of April 10, 2024. I am writing this review for anyone needing honest feedback before making a decision. I believe that people need resources & feedback to make informed decisions. I have vetted this review to make sure I have cobberating information to support everything I stated.
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What a Child Support Lawyer Can Do for You
A child support lawyer specializes in legal issues related to the financial support that one parent provides to another for the upbringing of their children. These lawyers assist with establishing, enforcing, and modifying child support orders, ensuring that the financial needs of the child are met, including housing, food, healthcare, education, and other essentials. A child support lawyer can also represent parents in disputes over the amount of support, ensure fair calculations based on income, and handle legal proceedings if one parent fails to meet their obligations.
Whether you're seeking to establish child support, modify an existing order, or enforce payments, a child support lawyer can help you navigate the legal system and protect your rights and the well-being of your child.
When Should I Hire a Child Support Lawyer?
You should consider hiring a child support lawyer when you need assistance with any of the following child support matters:
- Establishing child support: If you are going through a divorce or separation and need to establish a child support order, a lawyer can help ensure that the support amount is fair and accurately calculated.
- Modifying child support orders: If there has been a significant change in circumstances, such as a job loss, income change, or a child's financial needs, a lawyer can help you request a modification to the existing child support order.
- Enforcing child support payments: If the other parent has failed to make court-ordered child support payments, a lawyer can help enforce the order through legal means such as wage garnishment, property liens, or even legal action.
- Disputing child support calculations: If you believe the child support amount has been incorrectly calculated based on your income or expenses, a lawyer can help you challenge the calculation and seek a fair adjustment.
- Paternity disputes: If paternity needs to be established before child support can be ordered, a lawyer can assist with DNA testing and legal proceedings.
- Interstate child support cases: If the parents live in different states, navigating child support laws can be complex. A lawyer can help ensure the proper jurisdiction is established and that child support is enforced across state lines.
- Child support during custody disputes: If child custody and child support are being determined simultaneously, a lawyer can help ensure that both issues are resolved fairly and in the best interest of the child.
Hiring a lawyer early can help ensure that your child support case is handled effectively and that your child's financial needs are met.
What Does a Child Support Lawyer Do?
A child support lawyer provides a variety of legal services to help parents secure, modify, and enforce child support arrangements. Their responsibilities often include:
- Filing for child support: A lawyer can help you initiate the legal process to obtain a child support order, ensuring that all necessary documentation is submitted and deadlines are met.
- Calculating child support: A lawyer can help ensure that child support is calculated fairly based on both parents' incomes, the needs of the child, and other factors such as healthcare and education costs.
- Negotiating child support agreements: If both parents are willing to negotiate, a lawyer can help facilitate an agreement on child support outside of court, which can then be approved by a judge.
- Representing you in court: If negotiations fail or the other parent contests the child support amount, a lawyer will represent you in family court, presenting evidence and making legal arguments to support your case.
- Modifying support orders: A lawyer can help you file a request for modification if circumstances change, such as a loss of income or an increase in the child’s financial needs.
- Enforcing child support: If the other parent is not making court-ordered payments, a lawyer can take legal steps to enforce the order through wage garnishment, property liens, or other measures.
- Handling complex cases: In cases involving high incomes, self-employment, or complicated financial situations, a lawyer can help ensure that all relevant factors are considered in determining child support.
How Are Child Support Lawyers Paid?
Child support lawyers typically charge for their services based on the complexity of the case and the type of legal work required. Common payment methods include:
- Hourly rate: Most child support 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 will depend on how much time the lawyer spends on your case, including preparation, negotiations, and court appearances.
- Flat fee: For more straightforward cases, such as uncontested child support agreements or basic modifications, some lawyers may offer a flat fee that covers all services related to the case.
- Retainer: Many lawyers require a retainer, which is an upfront payment that is billed against as the lawyer works on your case. The amount of the retainer depends on the expected complexity of the case.
- Sliding scale or pro bono services: Some lawyers offer sliding scale fees based on income or provide pro bono (free) services in cases where clients cannot afford to pay full legal fees, especially when children’s needs are at stake.
It’s important to discuss fees with your lawyer during the initial consultation to understand how much you will be charged and what services are covered.
How Much Does a Child Support Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a child support lawyer varies depending on the complexity of the case, whether it's contested or uncontested, and the lawyer’s experience. General cost estimates include:
- Uncontested child support cases: Legal fees may range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the complexity of the paperwork and the lawyer’s fees.
- Contested child support cases: Legal fees can range from $5,000 to $20,000 or more, especially if the case involves significant court time.
- Hourly rates: Lawyers typically charge between $150 and $500 per hour for child support cases, with higher rates for more experienced attorneys or cases that involve complex financial issues.
- Modification or enforcement: Fees for modifying or enforcing a child support order may range from $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the complexity and the need for court intervention.
Always ask for a detailed cost estimate during your consultation so you can plan your budget accordingly.
Top Questions to Ask a Child Support Lawyer
Before hiring a child support lawyer, it’s important to ask questions to ensure they are the right fit for your case. Key questions to ask include:
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What experience do you have with child support cases?
Ensure the lawyer has experience handling cases similar to yours, whether it’s establishing, modifying, or enforcing child support orders. -
How do you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges by the hour, offers flat fees, or requires a retainer, and ask for a detailed estimate of the total cost. -
What is the likelihood of success in my case?
Ask the lawyer for an honest assessment of your case and any potential challenges you may face. -
How long will the process take?
Child support cases can take time, so ask the lawyer how long they expect the process to last and what factors may cause delays. -
Will you personally handle my case?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may handle parts of the case. Make sure you know who will be managing your case and representing you in court. -
What documents should I prepare?
Ask the lawyer what financial documents and other information you should bring to help them calculate child support and build your case.
How to Check the Credibility of a Child Support Lawyer
To ensure you are hiring a reputable child support lawyer, take the following steps to verify their credentials and track record:
- 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 have successfully handled child support cases similar to yours.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for client reviews on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to see what previous clients have said about the lawyer’s professionalism and success rate.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be able to provide references from past clients who have worked with them on child support matters.
- Check for certifications: Some lawyers may have certifications in family law or membership in organizations like the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), which can indicate their expertise in child support and family law issues.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most out of your first consultation with a child support lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:
- Income documents: Bring pay stubs, tax returns, W-2s, or any other documentation of your income and the other parent’s income, as this will be used to calculate child support.
- Existing child support orders: If there are any existing child support or custody orders, bring copies for the lawyer to review.
- Child-related expenses: Provide documentation of your child’s medical bills, education expenses, daycare costs, and any other expenses that should be factored into the child support calculation.
- Communication with the other parent: Bring any communication between you and the other parent regarding child support, whether through emails, text messages, or written agreements.
- List of questions: Prepare a list of questions about your case, the legal process, and the lawyer’s fees.
By preparing thoroughly for your consultation, you can help the lawyer assess your case more effectively and provide the best possible legal advice on how to proceed.
