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06 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
I had a difficult and emotional situation and at our initial consultation, she was confident and it seemed like she would be a great advocate for me. After hiring her, she was never available, and her assistant was the only person in communication. This person advised me and when I questioned, shared my concerns, or asked for the attorney I hired, the assistant wouldn't put me through or I wouldn't get responses from my attorney, and she was condescending. The attorney was never available until just before a court hearing and she was always dismissive of my concerns. She acquiesced to the other side repeatedly, and I would leave feeling confused and further hurt by the situation. At the end, she sent me an exorbitant bill for minimal work done that was shocking. Her results were not only the opposite of what I expected but also terribly disheartening and not fair in my situation.
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16 Aug, 2023 by Anonymous
Ms Harris is the worst lawyer you can hire. Once she is hired, she will dodge your calls and have you work solely with Pam, her abusive paralegal that only cares about her dogs. Lynn Harris is fantastic at making false promises and manipulating you to hire her. She will tell you that she will fight like a bulldog for you in court and do the exact opposite. She definitely knows how to throw a show to make you feel like she has your back, unfortunately, it’s only a show to get your money. She told me she’d fight for me. Instead, she collaborated with the opposing council against me, and later dropped me as a client! By the end of my dealings with Mrs. Harris, she did nothing she said she would do in regards to my case; besides BILL ME! ABSOLUTELY OUTRAGEOUS!
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05 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous
Do not hire her : after all said an done did not help . No child support for me . Just gave me another bill to pay Hers.
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09 Apr, 2024 by Douglas
I highly recommend Elliot as an employment lawyer. He provided me with exceptional service, never charging for consultations and always being readily available to address any inquiries I had regarding my case. His professionalism and expertise were evident throughout our interactions, and I have full confidence in his abilities to assist others in need of legal representation in employment matters. I wholeheartedly endorse Elliot and encourage anyone seeking legal assistance in this area to consider his services.
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20 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
Plain and simple, this man can't be trusted. He's a charlatan. A phony. He will use your case to make a quick buck for himself. He doesn't care about civil rights or people at all.
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06 Mar, 2024 by Leslie
Hiring this attorney was a mistake. Nice and seemingly caring until they get your money. Had to keep contacting them to ask for updates. Kristi, in his office, was rude and hung up on me after I questioned her about something Mr Isaacs said he was going to do, that she was now claiming he wasn't going to do. Mr Isaacs claimed he'd do one thing, weeks after starting, Kristi then told me he wasn't going to do that. I asked him to clarify which one of them was telling the truth, he has yet to answer me. Bad enough getting messed over by a company, but then to be messed over by your attorney & his staff, that's worse! What a waste of time.
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29 May, 2023 by Rashel
I happened to like her. Clear and concise. No need for small talk. Just needed numbers and filing. Appreciated her professional assistance!
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27 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous
I had a similar experience as Bridgette where I stupidly agreed to use Georgia Wilder for my QDRO. My only saving grace was that I didn't pre-pay for the QDRO split but hourly--which was very costly. I was the only one paying while my ex-husband was suppose to pay his half. I received nasty emails for me to pay because she wrongfully accused me of not paying when it was him. I had to rehire my attorney and he had to rehire his attorney. However, when Georgia was having meetings with my ex-husband which me or my attorney weren't notified or given the contents of these meetings his attorney did the right thing and fired him (his attorney wasn't invited either). I found out about these meetings when I had to pay half the meetings which there were a lot of them!
Like Bridgette, Georgia refused to give me or my attorney the formula of how she came up with his portion of the QRDO split. The formula she came up with mine made no sense and it was clear George is bad at math. When I confronted Georgia she gave me Rule 72, Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure which states she has immunity and can do what ever she wants.
The level of incompetence this woman has and how she treats people who are paying her is so sicking. She kept delaying where she was milking me for money where I was almost going bankrupt since I was the only one making regular payments. So I stopped paying and sent an email stating that I couldn't continue to pay her but would have to use my settlement money to pay or declared bankruptcy. Georgia advised me to set up payments with the girls who worked in the office. After I told the girls working in the office that I couldn't set up payment arrangements or pay I would have to declare bankruptcy instead unless I could use the settlement money to pay Georgia I received the QDRO the next day.
Upon review of the QDRO, my attorney couldn't figure out how she even came up with settlement form my ex-husbands retirement. My attorney stated she didn't use any known method for splitting retirement accounts. When he did the split he received a higher number for myself and gave his math. Georgia responded with a case number (which had nothing to do with mine) and math that made no since on how she split part of my ex-husband retirement. My attorney had a talk and stated Georgia's ethics could be reported and we could appeal but it would cause more money and headaches than it was worth in his opinion. The great thing was that my law firm refused to agree to use Georgia for future QRDROs after their experience with her.
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29 Mar, 2022 by Joel
Ms. Wilder was engaged on my behalf by my Divorce Attorneys, a large Phx Firm, the beginning of April, 2021. Mine is a relatively small Pension Plan and we agreed to split it 50:50. Neither my Attorneys or I could seem to make "contact" with Ms. Wilder, but all the Documents were sent to her office. Finally in November, apparently one of my attorneys did make contact, telling Ms. Wilder we would likely reach a settlement in December, 2021. I finally spoke with Ms. Wilder on December 2, 2021. I offered to answer any questions she might have, and told her I would gladly participate in this resolution of a 50:50 "SPLIT."
I impressed on Ms. Wilder I needed the "split" amount for the Pension Administrator before December, 30, 2019 or, "I was obligated to take a Required Minimum Distribution ("RMD") on the entire amount and PAY TAXES ON THAT AMOUNT." Ms. Wilder stated, "that is between you and your Plan Administrator", but I'll get to work on this. I spoke again with Ms. Wilder on December 6, 2019 expressing my concerns and my willingness to assist her with any questions or concerns she might have.
I tried to contact her throughout the remainder of December, but she did not respond. She also did not respond to my Attorney's queries. December 30 passed with no communication from Ms. Wilder, and, yes, I was forced to take the full RMD and I am responsible for considerable tax obligations that should have been avoided.
The Divorce Agreement was signed by the Judge in mid-December, 2021. As of mid-February we had no definite communications from Ms. Wilder. When I complained of this to my Attorneys, I was told "perhaps you should handle this yourself" (Strange, but true).
Then "suddenly", Ms. Wilder requested all the documentations we had already supplied. We supplied them again. We were rewarded with no additional communications from Ms. Wilder.
In mid-March we learned Ms. Wilder had consulted the opposition's Forensic Accountant for reasons unknown. This accountant had been excluded from the Court Proceedings by the Trial Judge. Ms. Wilder did NOT inform my attorneys of these inquiries as is customary in these issues...everything is suppose to be done OPENLY. This smacked of obvious apparent partisan actions on Ms. Wilder's part
I then wrote an Email to Ms. Wilder detailing her seemingly non-standard behavior and asking her to complete the task for which she had been contracted and PAID IN ADVANCE. Ms. Wilder attacked me claiming my "tone was condescending, and she did not wish to defend herself". She could not, however, refute anything I said concerning her behavior. She unilateral "withdrew".
We must now incur more expense re-educating a new QDRO person. We have "lost" months in this process. Forewarned is Forearmed!
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04 Jun, 2018 by Bradley
Very simple non-contested divorce, my ex-wife and I had everything laid out. She met with us once. Before the ink dried on my $3,500 check she had cashed it as soon as we left what she calls an office.
She shares an office space with another attorney, and sometimes someone answers the phone. 99% time you just leave a message that usually doesn't get returned.
If you want to do any contact with her you have to use email. Very unprofessional to just be an email attorney.
We tried to get a second meeting to make sure she had all of the wording correct as her boiler plate contradicted our portions of our decree.
After the decree was finalized I contacted her and she failed to get me the documents I needed for a home loan.
After a few emails, one telling her I may have to contact the bar association she sent me a scanned copy within minutes with a nasty email.
Nice when you first meet but after she takes the money and runs and you are hard pressed to meet with her again.
I wish I would have paid attention to the other reviews, but my son recommended her
Good news is everything is done.
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03 Jul, 2017 by Carrie
I didn't use a lawyer for my divorce so was a bit lost on how to select one. I contacted Ms. Scott and she was initially responsive. She was actually listed in my legal plan through work. I decided to hire her because of the flat fee and she seemed like she understood what I was up against. Once I hired her, she became completely unresponsive. She works alone - no paralegals and uses a Regency type receptionist who answers all sorts of other peoples calls too and can't answer anything regarding your case. You are completely reliant on waiting for Ms. Scott to get back to you. When I was getting ready to attend mediation, I had to reach out to her to ask what I needed to do to prepare. She told me that I needed to remain calm and the mediator would be writing up a recommendation to the judge based on our responses. She also told me to bring all my notes and documentation to the mediation and bring up everything. I arrived only to find out this was completely the opposite and that if I didnt feel comfortable discussing something I shouldn't bring it up. The mediator stated that the whole process was confidential and the judge would only know that we didn't reach agreement. As a lawyer Ms. Scott should have known what type of mediation I was attending and I lost faith some faith in her. I called her immediately after it was over and had to leave a voicemail. Then I tried emailing her several times over the next few weeks and left a few more messages. After almost 3 weeks I sent a nasty email telling her the lack of responsiveness was not acceptable and unprofessional. I finally got a call from her. But she was full of excuses why she hadn't contacted me. One of which was she was on vacation. Which seems to be a theme with her because I was with her from November to March and she went on 3 extended vacations. By the time that I talked to her about my mediation, I was so upset with her and felt like I was not being represented that I decided to hire another attorney. When I asked for partial money back she sent me a list of stuff she had done (which is completely exaggerated) and she claims she spent $4060 on my case. This lawyer literally filed paperwork to respond to my ex in a custody matter and answered 3 emails and then talked to me 3 weeks after my mediation. My new lawyer (who is not flat fee) has done so much for me and is in constant contact when issues come up. i know what to expect and feel like I'm paying for a service that I'm getting. She is more expensive but I'm fighting for my children and I cannot put a price tag on that.
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19 May, 2017 by Ken
Mrs. Scott represented me during a very tough custody battle between the mother of my child and myself. She was very upfront with me as to what I can expect and how things could play out. I saw that she was honest and she came off as very "human" which is big for me. We worked together for over a year only to land at a victorious conclusion. Mrs. Scott is a busy woman and It is important to understand that patience is best in dealing with any case. There were times when I became anxious, but there wasn't anything that couldn't be done in time. I definitely appreciate her for all of her efforts.
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09 Aug, 2023 by Jeremy kirk
He was rude, inattentive, and obnoxious. I had to tell him things multiple times and he would jump on me saying that I never told him. I'm sure he's a great golfer, but law is not his strong suit. If you're appointed Mr. Frame, just request a change of council immediately.
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25 Jul, 2023 by Stephanie cowan
02 Mar, 2023 by V p
I should have listened to these comments.
They are absolutely true.
This attorney is in the best interest in the opposite party getting their way.
Has no interest in you whatsoever.
Turned none of my evidence in causing my order of protection to be dismissed. I was better off defending myself.
He even forgot what side of the party he was in court. How embarrassing when the judge asked if he received the defendant's exhibits and thought he was representing the defendant....🤦♀️
He called me the day before the hearing asking if I drop my order of protection. Why the heck would I drop it when the defendant made threats over txt ? Are you out of your mind?!
Very rude and unprofessional.
Look elsewhere.
I will be filling a complaint with the state bar.
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12 Aug, 2019 by Merry
Criss was my attorney and did a very good job i thought he was prompt and i was very satisfied with him i will use his services again and I have a will continue to reccomend him to family and friends thank you very much Criss for a job well done Sincerely Merry
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05 Jul, 2016 by Jw
This guy represented himself as practicing family law and handled my child custody case. He charged low up front fee and a huge hourly rate while he dragged his backside. In court he was totally unprepared, and basically stood there with his pants around his ankles while I lost my kids to an abusive controlling ex who walked out on us a year earlier, then got away with one lie after another. Then after he lost this case for me, he refused to help appeal it...
He's also holding my file because I can't pay him (he screwed up my financials so I got hammered with an unafforable child support debt) so I don't even have the paperwork now to file my case on my own! Don't hire him for family law, he's useless.
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25 Sep, 2013 by Anonymous
Unfortunately I hired this attorney around or after 6 months ago and he simply applied little effort to my case - he acted confident and then completely was not responsible during my case - be careful
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25 Jun, 2020 by A flomer
I am in deep poo, I had to Lea e as to get my life back. I have been creating for 3 years all this probation stuff , no real leagle help, my p.d seen me for two seconds. He talked with me most of the day. He answered and advised me I was screwed but he spent more time with me than my 3 second attorney, I signed a plea I stood before the judge he exsepted my plea, but the prosecution stood up added to it I was to be done according to the plea I signed, I don't know what was added court never stopped they all jus went on like nothing and now my life is over. Ty flomer
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05 Aug, 2017 by Marie
I would never recommend Mr. Weagant. He speaks about people disrespectfully using bias behavior. His wife is a judge and they tried to have my mothers rights served under his wife as he served as the kids best interest attorney. He does not make eye contact, does not shake hands, call people statistics and never give the respect to client in the appropriate manor.highly unprofessional, speaks opinions and not the law. He has never once came and spoke to my mother or me in regards the her children and the child abuser he said is the best for those kids. Boy only if you only knew Mr. Weagant how those kids are living in hell. read the counseling notes look at the kids grades they are not doing great as your client sat on the stand and lied. If you would if you did your job according the law and not your relaxed ways.
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25 May, 2015 by Monique
I would not recommend him to anyone. He has done nothing for my son, except promise things that never happen. He says things about his client, that he should never say. He does not care. He won't return a phone call , and let family know what's going on. I would not recommend him to anyone.
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04 Feb, 2013 by Anonymous
Failed to update me on the progress of the case and he and paralegal to do not answer emails in a timely manner
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05 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
Terry has helped me on and off for years. He is a sleeper - someone you think isn't on it but that's because he's about 10 steps ahead. He doesn't call/handhold to save you legal fees. If you hire him, you're in really good hands.
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20 Aug, 2021 by John
Get your Brothers Girlfriends Neighbors Dog to represent you. He will care more of your well being and do more to help than Terry will. He did litterally nothing for me. Then after a year of continuance. He tried litterally "dropping" me b4 Any movement on my case was realized. Then, after a year of telling me I had an excellent case - he did a 180 and told me to take a plea. This guy shows such contempt for his own clients. He is so rude, unhelpful & will flat dismiss you with such a flippant attitude.
Run. Don't walk. Away from this horrible human being.
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11 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
I am so disappointed with Terry and Sutton Law. Our consult was very good we liked him right off the bat we signed a contract and paid the man $30,000.00 yep 30k My son ended up in court 5 times and we had 1 consult - I am the one who went through discovery and filled him in. Terry told my son he felt very strong he could get the charges dropped and wanted another 10k-16k to take this case to trial. When my son chose not to take to trial that was then end. Terry didn't show up for court one morning after Covid hit even tho I called the office the day before to confirm ( left voicemail) his case had been postponed. - thanks for the communication !! There were 8 other co defendants in this case and after speaking with them the most any of them had paid was 14k for representation. And they got the same deal. Please look elsewhere and do your due diligence- even when your situation may be scary take the time to ask the hard questions
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31 May, 2018 by Anonymous
We hired Howard Gaines to draw up our family trust, etc. He tacked on charges every chance he could. He even tried to get us not to have our parking lot pass validated because it would cost him money, we just spent a couple thousand dollars on this paperwork...cheap, cheap, cheap!!! Let's face it, we all work for the paycheck, but this shyster is a joke. Maybe he has to nickel and dime because he's not that good, I'm not sure. I would NEVER recommend him, EVER!!
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19 Jan, 2018 by Michael
I hired him to do a set aside and he cancelled meetings and then said I didn’t show up, then basically said he was done with me and I had to file a case against him with the AZ Bar to even get my documents back. He’s a loser, spend your money elsewhere.
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22 Sep, 2017 by Anonymous
I hired Howard to defend a criminal traffic ticket. Initially, he was rapid to respond and seemed interested in taking on my case. After he was hired and paid, it became extremely clear that he was only interested in taking my money. I had to initiate every call with him. Even after sending all relevant documents and speaking multiple times, he still did not know the facts of my case. It was clear that he was completely uninterested in defending me and my rights. In addition, he spoke to me completely condescendingly and refused to defend me on a charge related to the traffic ticket. I lost both because I did not have adequate representation. I am so disappointed I did not read his reviews prior to hiring him. Do not make the mistake I did. There are plenty of good attorneys out there and this is not one of them.
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16 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous
Sower of discord. Worst kind of divorce attorney. Dragged out the divorce. Gave bad advice. Expensive.
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01 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
Took over my case from Lisa Abrams, who was also doing a terrible job. For a top rated firm I expected more than big bills. Not only did she seldom return my calls or emails, but my bills magically kept growing. My final divorced was lodged (put through by my ex's attorney without me ever signing it) because she neglected to get back to me or my ex's attorney. Luckily I had someone else handle my custody case, and won sole custody of my kid.
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24 May, 2012 by Anonymous
Super nice lady but I had to email her multiple times about things (and then of course, I was charged by her for each and every email).
A friend of mine had been using her and finally fired her and went to another attorney because of the same issues.
Incredibly frustrating that she has wasted my time and money but nothing has been accomplished.
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11 Sep, 2021 by Bryan riggs
Public records show this lawyer committed professional misconduct in 2009
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12 Mar, 2020 by Melinda ihlenfeldt
No call back
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20 Dec, 2019 by Nick riekens
These are reason I have dropped Michael as a lawyer and I suggest anyone currently using him for court do the same before he screws your case up as badly as mine has been.
1)Failure to arrive on time for meetings to discuss with client the case.
2)Failure to respond to emails and telephone messages from client.
3)Failure to inform the client of changes to the court dates.
4)Failure to communicate with other attorney as asked for by the client.
5) Failure to act on clients multiple requests to file certain things at certain times.
6)Requests things to the judge that the client never asked for and or requesting the opposite of what the client asked.
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28 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
Was ill prepared for Court and got us destroyed. Lied to me and said I couldn't appeal until it was too late to appeal and then was like "oh yeah, I guess we could have done that." Messed up my evidence. Flubbed questions and countless opportunities in Court. Told opposing Counsel stuff he shouldn't have. Gave up way too much way too early. Completely off base. SLOW in every way, especially in court & responding. He was more nervous than I was. Sure, he seemed real nice. Took forever to respond. Responded rudely and dismissively. Took his money and ran (sent me demands in less than 5 minutes after they sent me a bill because he doesn't know how his own billing works - their bills run really late.) He basically ruined my life and my custody case and my torture will now continue forever and I paid him a lot of money for the privilege. Do not hire.
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17 Jul, 2020 by Armand
He is more of a self promoter than a knowledge attorney. Spent a lot time doing research for my case, but got destroyed in the courtroom with faulty arguments. What is most concerning, is his lack of insight to his shortcomings, and lack of productive preparation. Don't waste money on him. You can save yourself heartache, if you just set your cash on fire.
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19 Oct, 2024 by Anonymous
I would give this attorney zero if I could because of her ethics. She is willing to represent deadbeat parents who abandon their children.. She uses the law and the system to benefit them and encourages bad behavior to keep the case going. She bounces around from law firm the law firm having worked for several over the last eight years. This attorney does not care about right and wrong in my opinion. She is simply a tool of the industry that loves to recommend/encourage useless services and keep a case going. All to the detriment of all parties involved except for her pocketbook, of course.. I never talked to this attorney personally, but I know people who have worked with and against her, and it is all the same outcome. The divorce industry wins and the people lose.. if care about your children in a divorce steer clear from this attorney.
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07 Jun, 2024 by Anonymous
I won’t recommend this lawyer to my worst enemy. Doesn’t meet commitments, quality of work is lacking
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18 Jul, 2014 by Anonymous
I went through a difficult, unwanted divorce. If I could go back, I would hire someone who specialized in my situation (stay at home mothers). Unfortunately, once I paid the retainer, I couldn't afford to go elsewhere. I was left broke and unprepared for what lay ahead after the ink dried. I felt very little compassion from her. Divorce is extremely stressful and it is important to feel that your lawyer has your back.
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07 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
She is inconsiderate and money hungry. She did not care about well being of me as her client. She doesn't obtain people skills.
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23 Jan, 2019 by Tony
Wish you could give a zero!!! This attorney took money and did nothing. Should of never got his license back in 1992 after resigning in 1975 before he was disbarred on he definitely took funds.
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26 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
He works for Defenders of Children and when we contacted the facility he started screaming at us on the phone telling us that he already knew all about us and that his facility, he told us that he had already spoke to the other person who was not ordered the Court Supervised Visitations and that I would not get a way with what I was getting away with at the other facility and that the father should have total and permanent custody since I needed mental help
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01 Oct, 2014 by Anonymous
I hired Blake for a child custody case. I provided him with physical evidence, witnesses and trusted his advice. Once we got to trial, he did not call any witnesses to the stand, he advised against needing any more evidence than submitted and did not argue on key points in court. We lost due to not enough evidence submitted. He then informed of new direction to take that changed 180 degrees each consultation. He seemed disconnected to the case. His counseling seemed on however he felt at that moment not in the case overall. I would not recommend him not because we lost but because of the direction he took after the case. His direction forward not only failed but he rebuttal his own advise within 6 months after, which was far to late. He was also one of the more expensive attorneys I worked with. Which did not make a difference.
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25 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous
This attorney failed to inform us that our discovery period was when we were required to submit our witnesses and did not include the witnesses we had given him. He also advised us not to fight a partial summary judgment against us stating that it would be very difficult to dispute it and win. Naturally, we lost that part of the case. Once we reached our main trial, we found out that all of the arguments we were going to make were stricken from the record as they were arguments that should have been made in the partial summary judgment. In essence, the ill advise from our attorney sealed the deal for the other party. He also repeatedly wanted to "stay away" from arguments that would dispute the other parties claims or question their motivations. For this reason, we would have to say he was not tenacious at all. He obviously did not have the expertise in the area that we needed. We were fighting a termination of parental rights.
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10 May, 2018 by Anonymous
Very poor at filing we are in the process of getting evicted for a home that were purchasing under a land sale contract he let it go through the court as an eviction when it should have went to Bisbee as a foreclosure now we have an eviction on my record for a years thanks to his mess ups
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14 Oct, 2016 by Stacye
Mr. Allred was hired to do a judicial foreclosure. It was a very simple matter that he was paid for in advance to file a form and appear in court. We hired him 11/2015 to complete this matter and as of 10/14/2015 we are still awaiting our deed. He lied 3 different times saying that he had filed paperwork that he had not filed and was awaiting the court/the recorder/the treasurer to get back with him so he could proceed. Follow up calls to the court clerk, the court recorder and the treasurers office all proved that he had not done anything on our behalf. Only when confronted with the fact that he had lied were we able to get him to do the job that he was paid in advance for and repeatedly lied about doing. If you need an attorney in Cochise County Arizona, I strongly recommend that you DO NOT use Justin Allred
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27 Aug, 2014 by Anonymous
HE went before the immigration judge. He didn't say much. He was ordered by there judge to file two different motions. He had 30 days to do this. And never did the motions. He also never answers his calls. And won't return our paperwork.
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22 Aug, 2012 by Anonymous
If u want results on your case u have a better chance of doing it yourself..take my word for it...complete waste of money, time and costed me everything that i asked from the judge...
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08 May, 2015 by Neil
i hired Penny 8 months ago to attain the amount I owed in child support arrears.Eight months later my new lawer is having trouble finding anything filed
by penny in the Superior Court.He picked up the phone and was able to find out the amount owed in our free consultation.Needless to say Penny no longer represents me.I cant wait to see if any of my retainer will be returned.Im afraid Pennys attention is spent on her other business,and her law clients come 2nd
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04 Sep, 2014 by Jeff
From start to finish she was the biggest mistake of my life. Disorganized, untrustworthy and bounces back and forth on the case like she has no idea whats going on. I would not recommend her to my worst enemies. In the end I felt forced to settle by Mrs. Higginbottom, my own attorney. She always seemed more interested in talking about her other business in breeding her labs. She missed mediation, she had her husband fill in for her in court, and she was 2 hours late to the final court hearing finally forcing me to settle on a custody dispute as I could not trust her going in front of the judge. Please find another attorney, she is not worth the headache let alone the money.
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18 May, 2015 by Barbara
My husband's conservator, the firm of Fiduciary Solutions, is awful. She represents them and both my husband and I live in the State of Georgia. She in Arizona constantly files bogus court documents, has spread vicious rumors about me the wife, and has never responded to any calls or e-mails, She does talk to my husband's ex-wife and totally believes the ex who has no contact with us in years. She is young and not very savvy. Horrible service to the "ward" who is ill and doesn't even live in Arizona.
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15 Sep, 2021 by Eric
Coercion, manipulation, unprofessionalism. Just a few terms that fit nicely with Kristine.
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27 Oct, 2018 by Anonymous
She thoroughly botched the job of PC when she was assigned, spending many months and thousands of dollars, ultimately failing to protect my children.
I had to go to court to have her removed from the case early and then spend more time and money unravelling the damage she did. Ultimately I prevailed and we are on a better track, but in my opinion Nanette had a hard time transitioning from being a Judge to a Parenting Coordinator. She brought very little that was productive to the table.
I am writing this review in lieu of filing a formal complaint with the State Bar, I honestly don't have the energy, or enough bitterness to do this woman professional harm. She is in the twilight of her career and I'm certain there is a role for her somewhere, I just wouldn't engage her as a Parenting Coordinator.
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24 Feb, 2016 by Marjo-lynn delorea
I have never had such a terrible encounter with an attorney. She does not return phone calls or emails, sets up appointments and fails to show up for them or respond. For our case we should have had a decent size file with evidence and information and when I would request to see certain things she would say she didn't have that. She omitted witnesses we listed and when asked why said she wasn't sure. She never contacted one of our witnesses until I threatened to file a complaint against her. After I threatened to find new representation she apologized for the lack of communication and that it would not be like that anymore.....however it did not change.
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04 Sep, 2023 by Christian
I retained Salvatore for a child custody case and this guy did absolutely nothing! I stand corrected, he did take my money! He charged me for hours of work that he did not do! Literally this guy did not do one thing for me and charged me $1,600! I confronted him on this and he basically hid from me! This guy has no integrity and is all about the money! He will not do the work but he will take your money! This guy gives a bad name to attorneys and he is a real scumbag!
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21 Feb, 2021 by Anonymous
Unprofessional, rude and treats clients like they are idiots. 10/10 would not recommend.
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01 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
Horrific. Could not be more biased, sexist, female and woman oriented. She was a judge in Seattle Family Court. I have no idea under what Kafkaesque nightmare that is even remotely possible. I graduated Notre Dame law school and have practiced law for 20 years. I have in my life never encountered a more horrific judge in my life. God help you if you are not a female l. This woman should be disbarred. How she ever became a judge is a complete mystery/nightmare. If you’re a female, hire her. If you’re male, God help you.
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15 Jan, 2016 by Anonymous
Ellen presented and sold herself as a retired teacher and grandmother. Those might be facts. i wanted nothing but a parenting schedule and a child support check. i got nothing but her $40,000 bill and zero results. she threw me into bankrupcsy. not only me but many others. we held Ellen support groups for over a year. Avoid her.
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17 Feb, 2018 by Anonymous
Julie Rhodes represented me in 2016 during an unlawful Petition filed against me in 2015. Even though I was found not guilty, Julie gave me very disturbing incorrect advice and ineffective representation. She provided no defense whatsoever. I later discovered she was previously an assistant CPS/DCS AG for Tom Horne, and was sued in Federal Court by the HSLDA for violating a family's Civil Rights. Had I known this, I would not have allowed her to represent me. Julie is now again an assistant AG working in Arizona, representing DCS in petitions against families. It is not only disgusting and bizarre, but her practicing of law is conflicting with her previous engagements of representing parents like myself. She was reported to the State Bar, but unfortunately they did nothing, and she was rewarded with getting her old job back. If and when she gets removed again from the AGs office, based on her history of violating the US Constitution and bad representation of me, she should not be allowed to practice Law. Take it from one of her clients, she does not present exculpatory evidence in court and only cooperated with the interests of the Attorney General to get her old job back. She is a very dangerous person IMO, please STEER CLEAR.
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28 Mar, 2017 by Tom
Ms Liverence was involved in a case while my juvenile son was being treated in a halfway house. She was uncooperative and unhelpful. She fought me at every turn, going so far as to ask the judge to hold ME in contenpt. Of course that didn't happen and eventually the treatment team listened to me and my son has turned out to be just find. I would not trust this person.
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What a Family Law Lawyer Can Do for You
A family law lawyer provides legal services related to family relationships, including marriage, divorce, child custody, and adoption. Family lawyers help clients navigate emotionally charged legal issues, providing guidance and representation in disputes that affect spouses, children, and parents. Whether you're going through a divorce, seeking custody of your children, or drafting a prenuptial agreement, a family law lawyer ensures your rights are protected and your interests are represented.
Family law attorneys often handle sensitive matters and offer objective legal advice, helping clients reach fair outcomes either through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
When Should I Hire a Family Law Lawyer?
Hiring a family law lawyer is beneficial in several situations, especially when legal matters involve close personal relationships. Common reasons to hire a family law lawyer include:
- Divorce or separation: When ending a marriage, a lawyer can help you navigate issues such as division of assets, spousal support, and child custody arrangements.
- Child custody and visitation disputes: If you and your co-parent can't agree on custody or visitation, a lawyer can represent your interests and work toward a solution that benefits your children.
- Child support: Whether you’re seeking child support or defending against a claim, a lawyer can help ensure the appropriate amount is calculated and enforced.
- Prenuptial or postnuptial agreements: A lawyer can help draft or review agreements that protect your assets in case of divorce.
- Adoption: Family law lawyers guide you through the legal process of adoption, ensuring that all requirements are met.
- Domestic violence or restraining orders: If you're a victim of domestic violence or being falsely accused, a lawyer can help you obtain or challenge protective orders.
- Paternity cases: If there are questions about the paternity of a child, a lawyer can help establish or dispute legal fatherhood.
Hiring a lawyer early can prevent issues from escalating, and they can offer you the best chance of achieving a favorable outcome in emotionally charged situations.
What Does a Family Law Lawyer Do?
A family law lawyer provides a wide range of services depending on your specific legal needs. Their responsibilities may include:
- Advising on legal rights and options: Helping you understand your legal rights regarding divorce, child custody, support, and other family law issues.
- Filing legal documents: Drafting and filing petitions, motions, and agreements with the court, such as divorce papers, custody agreements, or support orders.
- Representing clients in court: Arguing your case in front of a judge if a settlement can’t be reached through negotiation or mediation.
- Mediation and negotiation: Assisting with alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, to reach agreements on issues like custody, property division, and support without going to trial.
- Enforcing court orders: Helping you enforce court orders related to child support, alimony, or custody if the other party fails to comply.
- Drafting prenuptial or postnuptial agreements: Creating agreements that protect your assets in the event of a divorce.
- Handling adoption proceedings: Ensuring that the legal process of adoption is followed, from filing paperwork to finalizing the adoption in court.
How Are Family Law Lawyers Paid?
Family law lawyers typically charge clients in one of several ways, depending on the complexity of the case and the lawyer’s experience. Common payment arrangements include:
- Hourly rates: Most family lawyers charge by the hour, with rates varying based on experience and location. Clients are billed for the time spent working on their case, including consultations, court appearances, and document preparation.
- Flat fees: For more straightforward legal services, such as drafting a prenuptial agreement or handling an uncontested divorce, some lawyers offer flat-fee arrangements.
- Retainer fees: In cases that are expected to require significant time and attention, such as contentious custody battles, a lawyer may charge a retainer, which is an upfront payment that covers the initial costs of legal services. The lawyer then bills against the retainer as they work on your case.
The exact cost will depend on the complexity of your case and the lawyer’s fee structure, which should be discussed upfront.
How Much Does a Family Law Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a family law lawyer varies based on factors such as the lawyer's experience, the location, and the complexity of your case. Here are some general cost guidelines:
- Hourly rates: Family law lawyers typically charge between $150 and $500 per hour, depending on their experience and the complexity of the case.
- Flat fees: For simpler cases, such as drafting a prenuptial agreement or handling an uncontested divorce, fees may range from $1,000 to $5,000.
- Retainers: For more complex matters, such as contested divorces or custody battles, lawyers may charge a retainer ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 or more. The lawyer will bill against the retainer for the work they do on your case.
- Additional costs: You may also be responsible for additional costs, such as filing fees, mediation fees, or expert witness fees.
Always ask for a clear breakdown of the lawyer’s fees and any additional expenses during your consultation.
Top Questions to Ask a Family Law Lawyer
Before hiring a family law lawyer, it's important to ask questions to ensure they're the right fit for your case. Here are key questions to ask during your consultation:
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What experience do you have with family law cases like mine?
Make sure the lawyer has experience handling cases similar to yours, whether it's a contested divorce, child custody dispute, or adoption. -
How will you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges by the hour, a flat fee, or requires a retainer. Ask for an estimate of the total costs involved. -
What are the possible outcomes of my case?
An experienced lawyer should be able to give you a general idea of what to expect based on the facts of your case. -
What is your approach to resolving disputes?
Ask whether the lawyer tends to favor negotiation and mediation or whether they prefer to take cases to court. This can help you determine if their style matches your goals. -
How long do you expect my case to take?
While it’s difficult to predict, the lawyer should give you an estimate based on similar cases. -
Who will be handling my case?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may do much of the work, so make sure you understand who will be your main point of contact.
How to Check the Credibility of a Family Law Lawyer
To ensure you're hiring a reputable family law lawyer, follow these steps to verify their credentials and reputation:
- Check state bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is licensed to practice in your state and is in good standing with no disciplinary actions.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for reviews on websites like Avvo, Google, or Martindale-Hubbell. Previous clients can give you insight into the lawyer’s professionalism and success in family law cases.
- Request references: Ask the lawyer for references from past clients who can speak to their experience with the lawyer.
- Review their website or professional profile: Look at the lawyer’s background, case history, and areas of focus to ensure they have substantial experience in family law.
- Look for professional memberships: Membership in reputable organizations, such as the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), can indicate a lawyer's expertise and dedication to family law.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To get the most out of your first consultation with a family law lawyer, it’s important to come prepared. Here’s what you should bring:
- Relevant documents: Bring any documents related to your case, such as marriage certificates, prenuptial agreements, financial records, custody agreements, or court orders.
- List of assets and debts: For divorce cases, prepare a detailed list of all assets (e.g., homes, bank accounts, retirement funds) and debts (e.g., mortgages, loans, credit card balances).
- Details of the family issue: Provide a written summary of the situation, including key dates and facts related to your divorce, custody dispute, or support issue.
- Questions for the lawyer: Write down any questions you have about the legal process, costs, and potential outcomes.
- Your goals: Be prepared to discuss your objectives, such as custody arrangements, property division, or spousal support, so the lawyer understands your priorities.
Being organized and clear about your situation will help the lawyer evaluate your case more effectively and offer the best advice for moving forward.
