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17 Feb, 2025 by Jeremy bernier
Beware of this attorney. She will take thousands and thousands of dollars from you and then all of a sudden just quit and keep all of the money. I just spoke with my current attorney. He told me to report her with the state of Washington. Everybody who has had a bad experience with her needs to report her immediately. She has taken over $20,000 from me and only went to court literally three times. She is a scam artist and needs to be prosecuted and pay back the money she owes her clients.
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15 Feb, 2025 by Mike charrey
Well, it's been kind of a wild adventure, initially. Donna was pretty optimistic about the entire situation and then as time went on I felt as though I became a bucket of money. More so than trying to solve the issue. Donna herself is a very knowledgeable lawyer, but the feeling that I get is anybody who has more money and the trust is taken care of and has higher priority. As a whole, my ex-wife and I were able to solve this outside of dealing directly with the attorney, when it's all said and done, I really felt like I wasted $5,000 on absolutely nothing. Cheryl is usually quick to respond and able to put things together. I don't fault her for any of this because she can only be led by the attorney herself when prioritizing clients. There would be days at a time that I wouldn't get a response, especially when things were pressing and needed to be taken care of. I never really felt like a true priority. One thing that I thought was crazy is that if I called to make a request for a phone call, I was charged for it? That seems pretty weird, especially since the front desk person is a paid hourly associate and never overly friendly.
Now during my time they were purchased by the Sterling law group, I don't know who the hell Tiffany is, but she is the absolutely worst human being on the planet. Many a times there were threatening statements of dropping me as a client, it overall pushed me to decide not to continue services. My significant other, not my ex-wife, also decided continue to discontinued services after coming in contact with Tiffany. Especially in situations like this, I.e divorces you should have a little more tact and be respectful of the situation.
I think three stars is a fair rating based on everything I've stated above, no divorce situation is ever perfect, but this law group does not have any sort of heart or emotion involved and feels purely money motivated which as a commission salesperson I totally get it. At the end of the day, I would probably recommend another law group for anybody looking to get divorced or just go to Lincoln county and agree with your spouse. File it yourself and move on.
I just want to reiterate that whoever the hell Tiffany is, is absolute garbage. Tiffany, I hope you have the day you deserve
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26 Aug, 2024 by Wendy m
Everyone was wonderful to work with. Very efficient!!!
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16 Nov, 2023 by Patriot
29 Mar, 2023 by Richard mcnamara
We called upon Hanson Baker to advise and offer direction to our HOA community on what turned out to be a very contentious assault on our divisional sovereignty. The attorney assigned embraced our position and provided sound legal direction to resolve the issues at play.
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25 Jan, 2023 by Meghan brown
23 Jan, 2025 by Roberta m murphymeredith
if. You don't have a phone then they can't help you is. My understanding because I only have my email address and they can't seem to understand thats how I communicate with people only . I'm not sure if you can just go down there to there office but I'll find out and let everyone know later .one thing is they have someone take your info over the phone but they can't give you any legal advice they are there just to take your info .an desire of you have a case or not .an who or when they can refer you to someone to help or. Give you info to do the court docs your self for court .and then they will have you come in to talk to a lawyer if they feel it's needed by them .
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20 Dec, 2024 by Faisal jama
17 Apr, 2024 by Shantell green
23 Jan, 2025 by Roberta m murphymeredith
if. You don't have a phone then they can't help you is. My understanding because I only have my email address and they can't seem to understand thats how I communicate with people only . I'm not sure if you can just go down there to there office but I'll find out and let everyone know later .one thing is they have someone take your info over the phone but they can't give you any legal advice they are there just to take your info .an desire of you have a case or not .an who or when they can refer you to someone to help or. Give you info to do the court docs your self for court .and then they will have you come in to talk to a lawyer if they feel it's needed by them .
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20 Dec, 2024 by Faisal jama
17 Apr, 2024 by Shantell green
22 Jan, 2025 by Sonam sherpa
completion, I was fortunate enough to find Scott. It felt like divine intervention, as he is not only compassionate but also a lawyer who genuinely prioritizes doing the right thing.
I’m incredibly grateful to have found him on Avvo. Even before I officially retained him, Scott took the time to thoroughly understand my case and thoughtfully laid out my options, explaining what steps to take and which ones to avoid. His approach was both professional and reassuring.
I truly wish I had discovered Scott earlier during my divorce proceedings. For anyone navigating the difficult path of a divorce, I wholeheartedly recommend reaching out to him. He is a steadfast advocate, and his team provides exceptional support to ensure the best outcomes.
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04 Sep, 2024 by Research corruption
G Geoffrey Gibbs and Ion Johnson are both commissioners for Snohomish County.
Anderson Hunter is the legal counsel for Snohomish County.
Anderson Hunter is also the legal counsel for Dawson Place.
Anderson Hunter is also the legal counsel for Janice Ellis.
Now why is this important?
Janice Ellis paid 300,000.00 (yes I have the check) that earns her 12% on her return on her money.
Now the county is CO-OWNERS of Dawson Place (with a Judge)
Married Couples at the County that have conflicts;
Please tell me you get this. Well it gets better. All these cases are not creditable because they are all invested in this "dawson Place" that is no more than the wolf's house hiding behind our victimized children...
Prosecutors, DSHS, FBI, SAU, SIU, are all housed together.
Judge George F B Appel - sister in law Judge Tam Bui
Lead Prosecutor Dawson Place is Wallace Langbehn, his wife ? Judge Jennifer Langbehn.. (fair trial- not a chance in hell)
Mark Roe PA -married to Lisa Paul PA and also past president of DP
Judge Cindy Larsen (also worked at dawson place) and her husband SIU, Jeffrey Ross (sheriff at Dawson Place)
PA Jason Cummings and Court facilitator Kimberly Cummings (and a brother Justin Cummins... ???? W t F
Judge Joseph Wilson and Public Records Officer Cecilia Wilson.
Now we have Judge Paul Thompson who APPPOINTED HIS WIFE Whitney Riviera.. to be a Judge.... There are so many reason why Anderson Hunter law firm prevents us from a fair and impartial hearing... Ion Johnson issued a anti harassment order against me because I asked for a firefighters public records.... Free Speech is not important to people who want their actions covered up.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Jonathan erickson
Been meaning to get in and write a review! Tom has helped me out through 1 bankruptcy and 2 divorces. He was honest and direct all throughout each process. Highly recommend his services!
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18 Jul, 2020 by Yvonne
While out of the country with my children, my husband of 24 years packed up and finalized his strategically planned “escape.” I was served on 12/31/2018 and was connected with Krista Stipe that day! Not only was she professional and a great listener, but kind and patient as the worst time in my life unfolded.
I was dealing with deceit and intimidation and my daughters were struggling. Krista guided me through the entire divorce process while advocating and protecting me against my ex-husband and his various attorneys which were regularly hired and fired. Krista always kept me up to date on the status and informed me of fees due to opposing counsel’s need to be briefed and when dealing with their client’s demands and delays. The challenges were excruciating, but Krista reminded me that when this was over, I would know we handled this ethically and my daughters would be proud. She was absolutely correct!
In addition, due to Krista’s experience, she knew I could not depend on my ex-husband for maintenance, insurance, etc. After the second mediation, Krista’s negotiation skills set me up to walk away and create a new life filled with happiness, confidence and my head held high.
If you want to be represented by an amazing lawyer that possesses superior intelligence, strong analytical and advocacy skills, and CAN and DOES communicate effectively, you need Krista!
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08 Jul, 2020 by Wesley
Krista was my lawyer in a family law matter. I found her to be friendly to my face, sickeningly passive aggressive via email and somewhat knowledgeable on family law matters.
Please keep this in mind when considering hiring Krista as your lawyer: half-way through my trial, when Krista realized she was up against a formidable attorney who would do almost anything for her client (including bending the truth), Krista decided to go on vacation.
I begged her not to leave but she was adamant.
I was left with a runner up attorney (half a star?) who had not been to trial in years and had to be schooled on protocol and procedure.
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05 Sep, 2017 by Brandon
Krista came on board my team as we learned that trial was going to be needed in my case. A prospect I wanted to avoid, but was necessary. From day one, she showed how her experience in trial preparation was a strength for her. In a time of doubt for me, she conveyed confidence, had absorbed the merits and details of my case quickly, and laid out a strategy that was a great balance of advising and collaborating. I didn't know this world, but her approach made me feel inclusive of the decisions and her time taken to explain things made me comfortable with the decisions I was making. There is an art to this, I've learned, a balance of guiding and listening, and Krista is able to strike that balance with ease.
My case took more than a few twists and turns, and while I am sure everyone may feel that, even as it was happening I felt confident in my understanding of where we were and the decision that lay before us. More so, I felt confident in the steps we were taking and our preparation for trial. We were doing things the right way and setting the table so that as trial approached, we were well positioned. Tons of time and effort goes into this, but with Krista I knew that time was being used efficiently. She understood my position, both legally and financially, and found a path forward that I could believe in. What made this so exceptional and beyond expectations was her belief in me.
Then we went to trial.
All of the feedback provided before is echoed and really should be reinforced or amplified. In trial, things move fast, tactics by opposing counsel change or come to light, and the time to react and be prepared is short....but I never felt that way with Krista. She's sharp, quick, and experienced and her ability to think a few steps ahead made this so much better. I didn't feel surprised, even though the script was non-traditional, to say the last. We knew what we were doing. While that doesn't guarantee any outcome, it sure make you feel better about things that are highly stressful and moving very quickly.
But what needs to be emphasized, beyond all the guidance Krista provided to me throughout was her dedication, her passion, and and her belief in my case. Seeing Krista in action in court, quickly assessing the situation, making the right decisions, being so prepared to accommodate changes to the flow of the case, incorporate new information, ready to adapt; truly amazing. She put in the work, and poured more than that into it. I couldn't not have been more proud of her preparation and her passion as the case came to a close. It was awe-inspiring, and made me so grateful to have her on my team.
When the ruling came through with even better results than hoped, I know that so much of that is due to the whole Integrative Law team (the crew is beyond awesome), but Krista was completely spectacular. I would recommend her to anyone, and am so grateful to have had her counsel, her belief, her dedication, and her passion on my side in court. She just knocked it out of the park and I can't say enough about it.
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02 Nov, 2024 by Izzy noel
25 May, 2024 by April arrieta
18 Sep, 2023 by Victoria lombardini-kerns
My husband and I cannot begin to thank Carlos and his outstanding staff enough. I had the unfortunate experience of being served w a harassment suit in early August 2023. Despite being extremely busy in superior court at the time Carlos took my case and resolved it in my favor within an extremely short window of time. The plaintiff in my case delayed delivering her documents to late morning of the 1:30 hearing. Carlos’s support staff was able to secure documents and Rocio displayed documents over Zoom for all 3 defendants despite having received them just minutes prior to the hearing. Carlos’s excellent defense was lauded by all 3 parties present. His ability to synthesize and analyze information in the moment was beyond amazing. He and his staff turned what could have been a disaster into a learning opportunity and actually fun day.
Plus they have the best
snacks !
Needless to say we would not hesitate to recommend Sosa Law Firm or use the again if needed.
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26 Nov, 2024 by David
I cannot thank Snohomish County Legal Services enough for the peace of mind they have restored to me. They were quick, kind, professional, and effective. Kelsey, and everyone at SCLS, provide an invaluable service to our community. It’s businesses and people like SCLS that strive to keep our community safe and give a voice to those who otherwise would be silenced. We are extremely grateful to have been represented by Kelsey and Snohomish County Legal Services.
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07 Oct, 2024 by Kristina modrall
My husband and I are seniors in need of wills and power of attorney.
The staff was kind, professional, and answered all of our questions. Our legal needs were met and we have peace of mind.
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26 Oct, 2023 by June schille (junebug)
People, Remember that this is a free service. The handfull of hard working humans here aren't overpaid, cutthroat, ambulance chasers. FIRST- Get your ducks in a row & get your issue narrowed down to Problem, Dates, times, ppl you've spoje to. Then 2nd-Call the number given you and leave your info. 3rd- If your issue is really big and has time restraints, perhaps you should look into someplace where you pay on a sliding income scale. The employee that answers the VOICE MSGS is Friendly, kind, empathetic and reap ppl (But not an attorney nor able to give legal advice.) They also see ppl at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett on Tues-Thurs between the hours of 9am-2pm(?) It's on their OGMsg. NO APPTS ITS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. Be prepared to be searched by security upon entering into the area you'll be going to, too. Pay a couple dollars to park in their underground parking. The state should really help them out by perhaps getting them some more employees. It's like they never heard of the Pandemic! OK. STAY OUTTA TROUBLE, DON'T BREAK THE LAW and you won't need to deal with it 😁
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26 Nov, 2024 by David
I cannot thank Snohomish County Legal Services enough for the peace of mind they have restored to me. They were quick, kind, professional, and effective. Kelsey, and everyone at SCLS, provide an invaluable service to our community. It’s businesses and people like SCLS that strive to keep our community safe and give a voice to those who otherwise would be silenced. We are extremely grateful to have been represented by Kelsey and Snohomish County Legal Services.
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07 Oct, 2024 by Kristina modrall
My husband and I are seniors in need of wills and power of attorney.
The staff was kind, professional, and answered all of our questions. Our legal needs were met and we have peace of mind.
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26 Oct, 2023 by June schille (junebug)
People, Remember that this is a free service. The handfull of hard working humans here aren't overpaid, cutthroat, ambulance chasers. FIRST- Get your ducks in a row & get your issue narrowed down to Problem, Dates, times, ppl you've spoje to. Then 2nd-Call the number given you and leave your info. 3rd- If your issue is really big and has time restraints, perhaps you should look into someplace where you pay on a sliding income scale. The employee that answers the VOICE MSGS is Friendly, kind, empathetic and reap ppl (But not an attorney nor able to give legal advice.) They also see ppl at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett on Tues-Thurs between the hours of 9am-2pm(?) It's on their OGMsg. NO APPTS ITS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. Be prepared to be searched by security upon entering into the area you'll be going to, too. Pay a couple dollars to park in their underground parking. The state should really help them out by perhaps getting them some more employees. It's like they never heard of the Pandemic! OK. STAY OUTTA TROUBLE, DON'T BREAK THE LAW and you won't need to deal with it 😁
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31 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
I worked with Laurie for the length of my divorce case and she was just what I needed! My ex-made things very difficult, but she helped keep me encouraged and on track. Laurie also made sure I focused on the big picture instead of the emotional details. She is very smart, level headed, and her and her paralegal, Kerry Davis, care so deeply about their clients. I would work with her again in a heart beat!
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15 Jan, 2024 by George
Laurie Ummel and her assistant Kerry Davis make a remarkable team, distinguished by their genuine care and commitment to their clients.
Laurie's approach to the legal process is exceptional; she conducts herself with a calm, compassionate demeanor, pairing logical and ethical decision-making with an optimistic outlook.
This is particularly noteworthy in a process often perceived as daunting and uncertain. Her deep understanding of the legal system translates into optimal and effective outcomes, earning her the admiration of not only clients but also mediators and judges.
In my personal experience, Laurie's guidance was invaluable during a challenging divorce. I approached her stunned and overwhelmed, but her expertise and focus on my son's well-being became a guiding light, leading to what I believe was the best possible outcome for all parties involved. Laurie's professionalism and dedication to prioritizing my son's interests helped us navigate through this difficult period guided by a moral compass.
Divorce can be a bewildering journey as lives diverge in the twilight of uncertainty, but Laurie and Kerry's support helped make this transition a pathway to new beginnings.
Their assistance was instrumental in helping me embrace these challenges as new opportunities. I am immensely grateful for their help, and their impact on our lives, especially my son's, has been profound.
Thank you, Laurie and Kerry, for making a real difference.
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16 Jul, 2022 by Anonymous
Laurie represented me during my divorce. This was an extremely stressful time for me and I appreciated Laurie's approach. She spent time getting to know my situation and helped me consider viable options. Laurie was firm and to the point when needed and the times I contacted her for guidance, she was quick to respond. It can be easy to get caught up in the many small battles that accompany a divorce, but she helped me stay focused on the end result and resolution. In the end her strategy paid off and we were able to come to an agreement without a mediator.
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27 Jul, 2022 by Anonymous
I wrote the review on October of 2020. I just received a bill for over $1700 after I paid off my bill almost 2 years ago! These people are obtuse. Stay away, stay far away. They advertise as Divorce Lawyers for Men, yet they automatically gave the $1200 residential credit to my ex while she makes over $12k/month and it is 50/50. I said in the previous review to stay away and she is trying to charge me $1700 after 2 years and no billing information on time charged. She is obtuse.
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22 Oct, 2020 by Anonymous
Morris -sockle would not give me receipts of their work done. After repeatedly asking for it they did not give it to me. I was not able to show it for court and thus the court did not consider having the other party pay for my attorney. They also filed paperwork with the court and directed me to file within 3 days. It said so in the file with court. I sent it in 4 days within court and they did not accept. The court directed me to take it up with the Bar. Steer clear! They also tried to settle out of court. I said no and I got 4 times the amount they told me I should take.
Big mistake and they are known to only give you half a day to review your paperwork. They defended giving opposing counsel 42 days. Stay away! She is with the devil. Should not be associated with lawyers for men. That is a con. They will take retainer and ask for more...
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03 Apr, 2017 by Dan
Compassionate, thorough and professional
Though she wasn't able to take my case, she did try, and was honest and said my case was out of the scope of her expertise.
Unlike so many Attorneys who want to get paid for a consult up front before they tell you that your issues are outside their field.
But they charge you 200-400 and claim its research. augh!
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29 Aug, 2017 by Anonymous
I hired this lawyer to prevent my ex wife from getting my daughter to moved to different country but I lost the case. Now I'm not going to see my daughter for a long long time. I made a deposit before starting the case but as soon as I lost the case he never returned the remaining of my deposit. He's saying that he used it for some paperwork. Do yourself a favor. Get yourself a different lawyer.
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01 May, 2017 by Anonymous
Robert Mar is a seasoned and motivated attorney that displayed genuine concern for my situation. He provided sound advise and direction that I may not have wanted to hear at the time, but proved to be the best course of action for my case. Rob has a very sharp legal mind and through his expertise and dedication, provided a very positive outcome for me.
Robert always had a positive attitude and was more than willing to talk when I needed to ask about any new developments. I would highly recommend Robert Mar.
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27 Apr, 2017 by Denny sargent
Robert Mar has been very helpful in my difficult divorce, telling me what to do and what to avoid in a very sticky situation. He has consistently responded quickly and accurately and let me know the realistic situations as they advise. He has also been cheerful, helpful and counseled me wisely at every turn- I recommend him highly.
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01 May, 2016 by Bill
After my wife died, I was left with $400,000 in debts, plus collection agency letters and phone calls. I was convinced that I had to pay these debts or lose everything. I contacted several lawyers in my state that turned down my case. While visiting Washington, Attorney Stanton briefly reviewed my case, and assured me that there was a way to handle my situation. Since I don't live in Washington, she referred me to an attorney in my home state who was an expert in my type of situation and who settled my case for about ten cents on the dollar. I was very impressed that Attorney Stanton helped me out of this situation that seemed like I would lose all my retirement funds, and recommend her to anyone who needs legal assistance.
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31 Jan, 2014 by Anonymous
I found Attorney Stanton to be very knowledgeable and she provided sound advice. I hired her for one matter and after helping achieve the results I was after (maintaining pension benefits) I hired her again for another matter. In both matters, her service was excellent, and she was always quick to return my calls and answer my questions. She was prepared and did everything that she said that she would in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Holly as a trustworthy, aggressive, smart, motivated, and savvy attorney. She saved my career and protected my future employment. She made it possible for me to prevail in a situation against a very aggressive attempt to ruin my life.
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06 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
I chose Holly Stanton after a brief discussion. She appeared to have a solid understanding and approach to dealing with divorce. I must say it has been an extremely frustrating two (2) years settling a divorce which was relatively close to agreement by both parties. These are some of the situations I encountered. I had a difficult time reaching Holly by phone and messages left rarely generated a response. When we met in person, most of the meeting was spent “refreshing” her memory. Meetings were always cut short due to Ms Stanton’s child care issues yet I was charged a full hour each time. Meetings were cancelled after arriving because needed information was not available. Filling for Child support was never completed after multiple requests to do so. This caused a major financial hardship as my former spouse twice arbitrarily chose to reduce child support by hundreds of dollars we had agreed upon. The divorce was finally concluded after contacting the opposing side’s attorney and speaking directly. I would definitely not suggest hiring Holly Stanton as counsel.
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13 Jan, 2022 by Anonymous
He's a sweaty fat liar. Charges $400hr & blames you for losing a case. Typos, contradicting my declarations in court, being ill frequently, charging the $400 hour rate for the paralegal to do the crappy work.
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29 Aug, 2019 by Paul
After a long a protracted separation and multiple attempts to get a divorce Greg was able to deal with issues that came up and move the ball downfield with the odds stacked against me. I can not say enough about his skill in these matters.
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13 Jun, 2019 by Charlie
I really appreciated Gregg's ability to maneuver in my complex divorce and custody case. He was direct, professional, and absolutely caring throughout the process. He made certain that I understood all the choices and processes during the almost year-long case. Through his persistence and patience, I am now able to see my kids far more often than I thought I'd be able to, and I've been able to work with my ex on a well-structured long-distance parenting plan. I am truly grateful for not only what he did for me, but how he has helped my two young children get the resources they need too.
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19 Dec, 2024 by Jacklyn partlow
Nancy is the most professional and kind-hearted attorney I could have ever hoped to have when my grandmother was diagnosed with cancer and we needed documents notarized. Nancy took time out of her schedule to meet us at the hospital and worked around our availability. Anyone who says anything negative about her is someone who didn't like the truth hitting them in the face. She is fair, and she is kind. That's all there is to it.
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25 Jan, 2024 by Cathy campbell
Nancy and Katie have been great to work with. I like working with shall women owned businesses. Efficient and effective. Very professional and nice
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01 Jun, 2023 by Luke james
I could not be happier with the service that I received from this team. Specifically from her paralegal Shelley. Would recommend 10 times out of 10.
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02 Nov, 2024 by Izzy noel
25 May, 2024 by April arrieta
18 Sep, 2023 by Victoria lombardini-kerns
My husband and I cannot begin to thank Carlos and his outstanding staff enough. I had the unfortunate experience of being served w a harassment suit in early August 2023. Despite being extremely busy in superior court at the time Carlos took my case and resolved it in my favor within an extremely short window of time. The plaintiff in my case delayed delivering her documents to late morning of the 1:30 hearing. Carlos’s support staff was able to secure documents and Rocio displayed documents over Zoom for all 3 defendants despite having received them just minutes prior to the hearing. Carlos’s excellent defense was lauded by all 3 parties present. His ability to synthesize and analyze information in the moment was beyond amazing. He and his staff turned what could have been a disaster into a learning opportunity and actually fun day.
Plus they have the best
snacks !
Needless to say we would not hesitate to recommend Sosa Law Firm or use the again if needed.
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17 Sep, 2018 by Luke
Greg Esau represented me in a custody case almost 10 years ago.
Greg would constantly provide me with conflicting advise about what would be a reasonable outcome of my case. Multiple times when preparing for mediation sessions, he would tell me that a reasonable outcome and our goal for the mediation was X, only to tell me that I would be lucky to get Y shortly after the mediation session began. He would then tell me that I was unreasonable to expect X in a way that came across as condescending and gave the impression that the opposing party and their counsel was more reasonable than me or what we had agreed was our desired outcome. This left me feeling off-balance and confused throughout the mediation sessions. Additionally, now being more knowledgeable about family law in Washington state and working with other (better) representation, I recognize that Greg advised me to accept a deal that fell far short of what would have been a reasonable outcome given the circumstances of my case.
He was also severely lacking in motivation. While the opposing representation kept detailed notes and spent considerable time and effort to develop and adjust offers, Greg literally sat back in his chair and let the opposing counsel completely take the lead in all of our mediation sessions.
I only found out years later that Greg had been disciplined multiple times in WA and CA, and ultimately was disbarred in CA.
Selecting excellent representation for your family law case is one of the most important decisions of your life. Please, please, please do what is best for yourself, your children, and your family and steer clear of Greg.
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27 May, 2017 by Anonymous
I hired Mr. Esau and he did an amazing job. The best part about him is that he is a good person who actually cares about the children that his case involves. After dealing with other corrupt lawyers and professionals who were less then moral, Greg was a breathe of fresh air. I hired him in 2013 and he was very knowledgeable and efficient.
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04 Dec, 2016 by Berhane
He fought hard though he didn't get fair time to present my case. Very knowledgeable though more on defending his client than disclosing opponent's mischief. He goes extra miles and is passionate about practice. In brief I found him very generous in his counsel.
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29 Jun, 2024 by Anonymous
Rob advocates for abusers and charges outrageous amounts for filing pretty paperwork courtesy of his staff. He has no idea what is really going on. He manipulates situations to support abusers and potentially puts children in harms way. Money grabber to support his lifestyle.
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27 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
This attorney is not for women and is vindictive in his approach. You think he is for you when he is about getting more men custody of children rather than doing what is right
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27 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
This lawyer tells stories just like he said. He takes things and twists words to provide a story that the judge likes. He has helped multiple abusers further abuse and does not understand how the abuse cycle works or he would see through it. He takes on clients that have track records of abuse, addiction, and poor behavior and helps them get custody of children. I will never hire him again
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06 Dec, 2024 by Anonymous
I had fied my public defender who spent months not listening to me. I reached out through a network of other attorneys and found her. She heard me and how I ended up where I was. Within weeks she got the job done. I would use her again.
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18 Jun, 2024 by Anoe omus
Made inappropriate comments about me and my wife's intimate life and asked inappropriate questions about it during a consultation for a civil case
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25 Aug, 2023 by Nick forbis (nick)
She did a fantastic job read every part of my case and got me custody of my son.
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21 Dec, 2023 by Jd
I was the victim of parental alienation in a state that is known for automatically siding with the mother. By the time I reached out for a consultation, I was feeling quite hopeless. Mr. Miller gave me honest feedback and realistic expectations, making the decision to retain him easy.
Throughout my case, everything was handled promptly, thoroughly, and professionally. I was blown away with how well Mr. Miller presented in court at each hearing. He is direct, fact-based, and articulate with an incredible knack for saying the things that need to be said without being derogatory.
I cannot say enough good things about Mr. Miller. I realize good facts do more for one's case than the attorney, but I firmly believe I would not come away with what I did had I not been represented by him. He handles everything with a precision that leaves the opposing counsel fumbling and stumbling.
- JD
P.S. I have seen several reviews that point out how "little" he does versus how "much" is done by his paralegal. News flash: that's how it works and it's not a bad thing. I would be remiss if I did not mention the fact that his paralegal is an absolute rock star and just as much a part of my success as Mr. Miller.
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29 Dec, 2022 by Brenda
I hired Bob after having lackluster results with two other attorneys. He came up to speed quickly and jumped into a complex, long, and very litigious divorce. He brought a concrete strategy and a strong understanding of the law to my case that was lacking. Bob has an amazing courtroom presence and was able to adapt his strategy on the fly.
Most importantly, Bob listened to me, addressed my concerns, and got me the results I wanted. He delivered more that I hoped for, and I would recommend Bob to anyone that needs representation in a divorce.
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14 Nov, 2019 by Anonymous
I would highly recommend Robert Miller "Bob" as a Divorce lawyer. He was very professional, yet personable. It was a very difficult and painful divorce to go thru, and having Bob on my side reassuring me and explaining my rights as a wife was extremely helpful. He's calm and polite, but will definitely go to bat for you when needed! He won't let your spouse intimidate or bully you. He'll call them out on their BS and make them be accountable. Bob's paralegal Abby was also extremely helpful. Not only was she kind and caring, but very informative and helped me understand all the terminology of the paperwork and the process of the divorce. They make a great team!
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08 May, 2024 by Matt
I cannot say enough good things about Erin. I read the other reviews and well the bad ones make me think she dodged a bullet. She was fantastic in my real estate case and even returned my calls on the weekend. She came out to my property on a Sunday and I did not see it on my bill and she said "happy birthday"; it was not my birthday. Great results!! She is down to earth, wore a megadeath hoodie and flip flops, then won my case in a suit jacket, but I am pretty sure she still had the megadeath hoodie on. She was even nice to my neighbor who I was arguing with. We all ended up coming up with a solution. She told me, "I can take your money, but you might as well spend it on yourself, lets find a cheaper solution." and we did.
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31 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous
Ms. Winkles shoots from the hip, assumes things and speaks without specific knowledge on the topic. She also seems all about the money. If she smells that you can’t afford her long term she’ll drop you like a bad habit.
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04 Feb, 2022 by Justin
Where do I start at how helpful and amazing Erin and her team are. Erin took me in after our consultation and stayed with me threw my whole case. Erin and her team where very good at what they did for me. I would recommend Erin to anyone.
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08 Feb, 2022 by Anonymous
wow she is so rude. i cant believe this person is in business. she is very hurtful with her attitude. she gave me a panic attack after i spoke with her.
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05 Jan, 2020 by Desirae
Lou was the third lawyer I hired, and I'm so glad I finally hired her. She represented me in a difficult divorce from my disabled husband. Everything turned out as I hoped it would. She has so much experience. I highly recommend her. Thanks, Lou!
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04 Dec, 2014 by Ryan
Lou and her entire office. Walked me through a very difficult time in my life. Always honest direct and understanding. Thank you Lou.
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05 Mar, 2021 by Susan
Diane is simply the best. My ex-husband filed a lousy lawsuit against me over the holidays, and Diane was recommended to me, and it was the best recommendation I have ever had. Diane accepted that lousy case and took it very seriously. She did a ton of research and even asked for sanctions for me, which we won. Be honest with her, and she will be straight up with you. She will advocate harder for you than you can imagine. She knows her stuff, and she knows it well. If you come to her with a case, and she tells you it is not worth trying, believe her. She is looking out for your best interest and does not want you to waste your money or time. She is professional, reputable, smart, yet also caring and empathetic.
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07 Nov, 2015 by Anonymous
I went to Diane for a dissolution and custody was a major issue. Her office staff was professional and always gave me notice of fees. I was notified when calling for an appoinment that there was a consultation fee (and how it was broken into tenths of an hour so I was only charged for the time that I actually spoke with her) and retainer fees would be discussed at the consultation. I was given a client fee agreement that spelled out all fees and obligations.
Diane was compassionate and ethical. She made time out of her schedule when I really needed her assistance.
She was always prompt to court, meeting me outside the courtroom and going over what would be happening that day, and I always received notice of any court dates and copies of all legal papers that were filed with the court.
She was professional, kind, and to the point (she is not an attorney to waste time in order to charge her clients-) she always let me know where the law stood on issues in a compassionate manner.
I truly appreciated her assistance in my matter and am glad that I had her on my side.
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24 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
Diane was referred to me by a friend whom I trust. Diane represented me in a variety of family-related matters including custody and child support. We lost both times, despite insurmountable evidence that we should win, including her 75% certainty we would win. She was late to court. She failed to notify me to appear, so we had to request to do one appearance over the phone. I spent 25,000 with her, and as a result my ex-wife receives the maximum allowed by Washington state child support, and I see my kids twice a year. RUN AWAY from Diane Russell. She has no apathy, a cold and bitterness about her, and charges WAY TOO MUCH to lose so hard. My kids have suffered as a result of her services. She won't lose sleep over it, though - she's touring wine country in Europe thanks to my fees.
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21 Mar, 2013 by Anonymous
Steve kept me informed, and was always willing to meet with me. He would let me know in advance if I needed to attend scheduled hearings, and I always received an update after the hearing was completed. His staff was friendly, and made me feel very welcomed.
Steve was able to achieve the goals we set for my case in a timely manner. I could not have had a better experience!!
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01 Jan, 2012 by Anonymous
He was lazy. He had no idea what he was doing and kept dragging the case on because he had no idea what he was doing. I think he just took my money and it was wiped out by phone calls with his staff members where I was trying to get answers. The paralegal I worked with was really nice so that is why I stayed with him as long as I did. I tried to change to his partner but Steven said I was not able to so I fired him and found a lawyer that actually did work on my case.
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14 Aug, 2009 by Anonymous
I ended up switching lawyers because I believe he didn't do the best he could for me, I am not sure if he even really knew what he was talking about, my attorney I ended up getting was way more believable and ended up winning with my case.
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09 Jan, 2020 by Fran
My overall experience with Attorney Mark Didrickson has been horrendous. If giving no stars for a rating was an option that is what I would give. I hired Mark over a year ago to take care of ONE very simple matter; Mark took my money but did absolutely nothing. Mark would constantly come up with some really preposterous excuse(s) not to work on my case, not to return my emails and phone calls. If by some miracle Mark did set up an appointment with me--Absolutely nothing ever got. accomplished at any of my appointments. Mark also constantly gave me court hearing dates that never ever happened; as he would always come up with some completely absurd excuse/reason that had absolutely positively
nothing to do with my case and would cancel whatever upcoming court hearing date I thought we had. Mark is a complete waste of money and time.
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11 Apr, 2016 by Brianne
I am mentally ill, and get easily overwhelmed. I could never have gotten my SSI on my own. My therapist referred me 4 years ago. My case was pretty obvious so I got my SSI after the first appeal. Regarding Social Security, Mark does an excellent job of finding the records. He changed my life.
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11 May, 2021 by Anonymous
Thank you Raymond! You helped me during the hardest time in my life and you always gave me full attention and kept all of the information regarding my case organized and in view.
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16 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
I hired this man to represent me and he was very incompetent
Lost much of my information I gave home
Didn’t even respond to contempt’s on my behalf
I fired him and hired a real attorney
I’m still paying for his lack
Oh yes he still charge me full price
Don’t hire him!!!!!!
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21 Jan, 2019 by Loni pen
Roger was helpful in explaining what we needed to do to best help our family -
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09 Aug, 2016 by Frank filice
Do not hire this lawyer he will do nothing to protect you in divorce and at the same time drain your bank account. Horrible service, one example I was notified of my court date being delayed 4 months I recieve email 3 weeks after the notice was dated and then charged 16$ for the late email. I have stated to him multiple times about property that is stored by the army while I am in Germany is unavailible until I have a address in the states. He told me he guess the court will give me 30 days then let me defualt on the courts decision.I have paid him 2500$ placed into a trust and that money is empty and have a 283$ bill without even being to court. Do not hire this lawyer if your seeking protection from a evil spouse he will do nothing to help you.
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19 Nov, 2019 by Cronenwett
Biased. Child support prosecutor for Benton county. Let my ex walk out of court twice with warrants, gave him back his lisence without making him pay any of the child support he is in contempt for:because my ex claimed to have a job interview that never materialized into a job. Let him walk out of court with a criminal warrant in the same court. Told me I can hire an attorney of my own if I don't like it. Asked him why my ex is so special and he pretended to write that down. Told me full disclosure he knows my ex from 1998 wrestling, didn't dismiss himself just used his power to help my ex avoid paying the $8k and growing arrears he owes our children. Told me not to expect to get any child support and to be happy I've gotten a few tiny payments in the year its been in the prosecutors office. Didn't get a garnishment when he knew my ex was working. Won't make my ex sell his Harley or his car. Refuses to uphold the court order. Lazy, biased, horrible prosecutor, has no business working in the child support division of the prosecutors office.
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23 Dec, 2023 by Christopher
She charged me $5000 for some email exchanges and when we went to court she didn't fight for or even request any of the requests I had hired her to fight for in my custody case. Her facebook is very unprofessional and she bragged about drinking the night before my case. Bad lawyer bad person.
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20 Aug, 2023 by Kassi
Tarah was assigned to me for a contempt motion but I ended up hiring her to fight an unethical opposing lawyer. Without her I would have been railroaded by opposing council from a big name firm. Tarah knew all the laywer's tricks and fought for me and my kids. It's taken almost 2 years but there's an end in sight and Tarah has been worth EVERY penny!!
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07 Feb, 2023 by Jason
I have been around some bad people throughout my lifetime, but Tara Wagner is the most atrocious human we have ever associated with. She treated my wife like a dog and made her feel awful about herself. She would yell at her and degrade her for asking simple questions. It reminded my wife of the abusive relationship she was in prior to me with her daughters father. Tara has major anger issues and extreme bouts of rage when she doesn't get her way or you annoy her. I am not surprised at all by her negative reviews on here stating that she is a narcissist and that she is being investigated. I do find it astonishing that she has not had her license revoked yet, but I have no doubt in my mind especially with all of these horrendous reviews that she will. Narcissistic people make great attorneys. The one review states that she is a "master of deception". That's exactly why narcissists make great attorney's. Do yourself and your mental health a big favor by avoiding this very horrible human.
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16 Nov, 2021 by Travis
I hired Matthew in February '21 to do my divorce paperwork and be a plan B if things went left with my Ex. Matt said he would try to get me on a $5k retainer but billing asked for $10k.
Matthew seemed empathetic at first. He had a calm demeanor and gave the impression he would be invested in getting me through the process.
I gave my Ex an initial offer. She counter-offered asking for 3x the amount. One that would never be held up in court but I didn't know that. Matt did not tell me that. He told me two things. I couldn't afford to have him negotiate on my behalf and she could make it much worse. My best bet was to stick with him and do the negotiations myself.
I did that, I negotiated a deal I should have never have entertained. I waited on Matthew to provide the final paperwork. This is where his apathy and incompetence saved me. It gave me time to double check and talk to other attorneys.
I didn't get my paperwork when Matthew said I would, so I fired him. Billing let me know that Matthew had spent my $10k in all two months. They hounded me for $500 more as I "overspent" on my services.
I let them know I would cover it if Matthew could explain how his initial estimate of < $5k ended up costing me over double that. Matthew never responded. I recently reached out to him and asked again. I asked for an explanation and a discussion on a refund of any amount.
Matthew does not care about you if he knows he's already sucked you dry. I have never been treated so inhumanly by someone I was paying.
I hired a different lawyer who cut my alimony in half. He did in less than 30 minutes with my exes lawyer and $3k.
If you have millions in property, then Matthew is your guy. If you're reading this and realizing you made a mistake, it is never too late to fire your lawyer.
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03 Jan, 2021 by Anonymous
Matthew represented me in a divorce case for several months until mediation was completed. Having worked with one attorney prior to Matthew (pro-se divorce consultation), and one attorney after (representing me in trial), I can comparatively say I had a very poor experience with Matthew. While Matthew is very warm, empathetic, and agreeable and works at a "big-name" firm (things that brought me to Matthew), I found that he was not a strong advocate for me, was challenging to work with, and was significantly more expensive compared to my other attorneys (even the one who prepared for and spent 3.5 days in trial with me).
Specific issues:
(1) I asked Matthew to simply argue the data - that I couldn't afford what the opposing party wanted. But he didn't share this data or even my budget with the opposing party, and I believe this hurt me. We simply weren't aligned on strategy - to use data and facts (like what I earned and could afford to give) to argue the case, vs using his preferred tactic to let other parties go first w/ no info, then countering lower and then seeing where you land. This strategy had very little effect at moving the opposing party towards realistic numbers.
(2) Matthew didn't advocate against a mediator becoming biased and actively inflating the opposing parties expenses and budget.
(3) Matthew often told me to take bad deals I literally couldn't afford because he thought a court might possibly make a more adverse decision. I really just wanted him to fight for something that even got me to a $0 end of month budget (vs. something that put me in the negative).
(4) Matthew was often not responsive to emails or phone calls for days to weeks at a time. Requests to improve this didn't change his behavior in a lasting way.
(5) I asked to hold meetings to discuss strategy and next steps, but often couldn't schedule these until the day or day before arguments/documents/proposals were due. We were ill-prepared and I was ill-prepared because I didn't know what was coming
(6) Matthew didn't provide clarity into upcoming bills (despite asking for this). I was surprised by how quickly large retainers were spent, and it was frustrating to see how much of the retainer was spent on printing huge binders never used, overhead costs you pre-agree to, and other firm employees I never met.
(7) I eventually let Matthew go (in writing and via voicemail), but was invoiced for activities completed after I let Matthew go. It took months to successfully get the firm to drop the charges.
I had none of these issues with my other attorneys. While I know Matthew couldn't control the outcome of my case, the process of working with him was very frustrating, and the cost was egregious when I compare the efficiency and pleasure I had of working with my other attorneys.
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22 Nov, 2019 by Anonymous
This review is difficult for me to share, but I feel I have to do it so at least others might be able to benefit from it. Matt simply was not a zealous advocate for me in my divorce. I gave him the benefit of the doubt for a while because he had started out well. After a month or so, though, Matt became passive and barely did any work. For a while he wasn't really billing, so initially the expenses weren't very high, but by the end I was paying thousands and seeing little movement on my case.
My divorce was straightforward; no kids, just division of a handful of assets. It dragged on for well over a year though. Opposing counsel, on behalf of my ex, would deliberately obfuscate and stall, and when faced with this, Matt simply accepted it. He did not push for transparency, did not find ways to push opposing counsel toward an end, and also did very little work himself. Weeks would go by with no communication from Matt, and when I'd reach out to check in, he would often times not respond. One time he disappeared for almost a month. I reached out to him three times to check in and ask if there was anything I could do to help move things forward, and he only responded after I told him I'd have to find other representation since my case was obviously not a priority for him. Despite his assurances, his behavior did not change.
A few times, Matt told me he was going to start work on something, then never did it. For example, opposing counsel sent us a settlement proposal and Matt told me he would get working on a counter-proposal right away. After 3 months and several attempts on my part to push or ask if I could help, there was still no counter-proposal from Matt.
Finally, I requested mediation (an extra cost) in an effort to force an end myself. The mediation was a full day. Matt's representation was fair, and we were able to negotiate the high points, although I now wonder if another attorney would have done better for me on those. At the end there were some details still open, and I tried to ask about them. Matt was in a hurry to leave and was dismissive of my questions, packing up while I was talking to him. I was uncomfortable signing the agreement, but I decided to trust that Matt wouldn't leave anything important hanging. It turns out I misunderstood an essential piece that I would not have agreed to if Matt had explained it to me properly. He also left a loophole that my ex exploited, which left me in financial limbo for what turned out to be months after the settlement.
When weeks turned into months after the settlement and there was no end in sight, I had to let Matt go. I retained someone else to finish the divorce (several thousand additional dollars that I really couldn't spare), and my new attorney was able to wrap it up within a few weeks of coming on board, despite encountering the same difficulties with opposing counsel that Matt had. She was just more proactive and wouldn't accept their tactics.
To add insult to injury, Matt's firm charged me interest on my outstanding bill, which took a few months for me to be able to pay due to the loophole Matt had left in my agreement.
Unfortunately, my experience was so frustrating that I can't recommend Matt or McKinley Irvin. Divorce is already one of the worst times in people's lives, and my ordeal with them just compounded it. I hope they're able to offer a better experience to future clients.
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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?
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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.
