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10 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
She is a very nice lady, but I had issues with her returning my calls and actually taking time to help me with my dhs case. She gave me the wrong court date, didn't fight for me or what I needed and keep encouraging me that its easier to just give up instead of being in the system.
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23 Oct, 2015 by Anonymous
Ginger was my attorney when the Dhs had custody of my daughter and she was very good at what she does and if you didn't understand something she made sure it made sense in the end. Since I wasn't able to gain custody at the time she made sure that someone close to me could that way no matter what I could still be with my daughter.
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04 May, 2022 by Alice
Called Mr Talbot’s office two times (on a Friday & the following Monday) explained my need for a attorney that could help with trying to get temporary custody of my granddaughter and how she was living in a very dangerous situation BUT neither one of Mr Talbot’s admin assistants (Justice or Michele) returned my call as they said they would. Guess Mr Talbot or his assistants thought my very dire situation was not worthy of their attention. This is an emergency situation but I guess only for a deeply worried/concerned grandmother. So if you have an emergency situation as I have, don’t bother calling this law office as they have no regard for your feelings
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01 May, 2019 by Anonymous
He had listened to me I was an innocent man and he stand by my side and got my case dismissed pretty straightforward guy. Thank you Stephen for your help
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19 Jul, 2024 by Jesse
2017: I was wrongfully evicted by Boulder Housing Partners. They hired Brett Glass. They used a c.a.r.e.n. in the building to lie and say I hit her! Total hearsay.!
I was dealing with 2 injuries and trying to get well. He later took on the c.a.r.e.n.s case. Where they tried to use her preexisting brain tumor as my fault! I could not afford attorney. He also lived next to my best friend and would harass me there. I'm still traumatized by this UNPROFESSIONAL Lawyer.
Later I found out he used the SAME c.a.r.e.n. to lgo after BHP. I guess 'they' finally got "their' money! This guy IS a terrible person. And his mind is all about MONEY NOT PEOPLE....meanwhile still homeless senior.
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04 Oct, 2022 by Anonymous
I hired Bret and paid his retainer. He proceeded to do none of the work I hired him to do. He never returned the retainer and I ended up having to hire someone else. He should not be practicing law. He is incompetent and worse negligent. Should be disbarred.
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17 Jul, 2016 by Thomas
He completed some of the work he was hired for. When i tried to find out if the job was complete he never responded to multiple emails and phone messages. I can only conclude that he did not complete the job that i paid him for and will have to start again with another attorney.
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19 Mar, 2024 by Jessica
I can’t say enough good things about Krista Nash. I was looking for a divorce attorney after my husband had filed for divorce. My counselor gave me Krista’s card and told me that she was very dedicated and then she said “Krista is a shark and she will fight for you”. I called Krista, she gave me the retainer cost that I considered very reasonable. Immediately we started working colleting the paperwork needed for the divorce. Krista explained to me the process and the time lines. Krista checked frequently with me during the process to make sure that all my questions were answered. I also was very clear with Krista regarding what I wanted to keep from the marital assets. Krista delivered an impeccable job and I was divorced in 90 days. Krista is a remarkable negotiator. I didn’t have to go to court all the details were negotiated between both lawyers. I didn’t need a mediator because Krista mediated all my requests. The parenting plan is written very clearly and there is no need to converse with the opposite party for any unclear information. I was able to keep my kids exactly the days that I wanted. Krista prayed for me at the beginning every of our conversations. I will never forget her words while I was going through this difficult process “The divorce is to protect you and your children”. Four years later and understand her words, my kids are happy and I am financially secure. My divorce process was very smooth and I don’t have any regrets.
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04 May, 2023 by Samantha
Krista is very judgemental. She doesn't do her job to the best of her ability and makes excuses to the judge why she doesn't do her job I was a state paid client and every conversation was regarding money she didn't have the funds to provide the proper resources, she stated she had no safety concerns with me but yet she never came out to see her 7 year old client which she stated was 4 well if she and her firm would have done their job instead of trying to prove a point and BE A GATE KEEPER she would know his age not only that but if she paid attention to detail paperwork she would know more about her client ,she is not familiar with her statues she has to ask the judges help on statuse just a piss poor performance from her and her employees and the worst experience ever if your looking for a lieoryer their the right ones if your looking for a LAWYER look elsewhere she is not credible with her word or actions she seen no concerns with a child being around a gun which any person in there right mind would but for her to prove her point of power she did nothing to protect my son she will referee you to cps if the job is to much for her instead of getting off the case she would rather put more stress on a client she isn't in the best interest of children she is in the best interest of a pay check.
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25 Jan, 2023 by Mary
My experience with Krista is as a CFI. I have never been more shocked and disappointed. This woman holds power over people’s lives, and she testified in court that she didn’t have time to read all the evidence provided in the case. But she did have the time to still give a recommendation on its outcome. The CFI report contained fourteen sworn statements with witnesses saying they had seen father abuse and/or drink excessively around his children. Krista took this as evidence of Mother’s criminal masterminding abilities to coerce fourteen people to lie rather than as corroboration of Mother’s testimony that Father is abusive. Furthermore, she testified that “mother portrayed herself as a victim.” She didn’t even consider that perhaps Mother and her children were victims. She never reached out to any of the witnesses to discuss their statements. Krista said that based on what she saw, Father was an attentive and loving dad. She based this conclusion on a single two hour visit. As if people can’t behave accordingly for two hours. Finally, she called Mother selfish because she wanted to move back to her home and away from her cheating husband and his new family. Mother has spent her entire life working for her children. The nerve it takes to call a stay at home mom selfish is beyond measure. Please don’t put your fate in this woman’s hands, and certainly don’t do it if you are a woman. She’ll only see you as a selfish, play-acting victim and will not take the time to read or review the facts.
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23 Aug, 2022 by Rachel
Mr. Wasley was unprofessional when I first spoke to him in 2019. This is regarding the custody case. Between the father of my child and I. I expressed to Mr. Wasley. What if? The other party was lying. Mr. Wasley. stated he has a " B.S meter". That's what first. Was kind of odd. To me, the choice of words he was using. When I spoke. to Mr. Wasley in 2021. He told me if I needed to talk to him again to reach out to him for another phone call, he never answered me back. He's a lazy investigator. He said the state is not paying him no money at all, so I feel like he did a lazy job on the investigation!
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22 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous
Mr. Wasley was great in the beginning. Scheduled everything came out my home right away for my DR case with my kids ( for drug and alcohol abuse as well as physically abusing on their dads side) my kids-and then everything changed. I still to this day can not get ahold of Mr. Wasley. It’s been a month in half sense court in July of 2022. He never showed up for court. Never finished the final report or submitted it to the court. And I still cannot get my retainer back for services not rendered. I have sent emails, texts, and voicemails to get no reply. I was court ordered to use him thru the Jefferson county court. I have used two previous CFIs and have never had to this happen before.
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06 May, 2017 by Judy washington
Peter helped me with my paper work and he was very friendly and helpful. Thank You Peter.
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04 Jul, 2024 by Time1
Randa Davis Tice needs her license taken away from her. She knows nothing about law. Takes way to long to research stuff. I had to drop her and get another attorney just for basic stuff. She was not knowledgable on State Statutes and I could have represented myself better than this worthless attorney. What a Joke She is. DO NOT GET HER... Don't make the same mistake as some of us have. I wouldn't pay her a dime! She bills you for sure but you get no results and have nothing to show for it.
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20 Apr, 2018 by Sylvana
Randa was able to do everything needed in my situation. She is very patient, understanding and completes job successfully. Being out of town she was able to accommodate the steps I needed.
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07 Jul, 2014 by Mad momma
I absolutely agree with the "worthless" review on this site. I confirm EVERYTHING "Time1" says. I spent more time and money (you are charged by the min) trying to get information than I did any action you would expect from a lawyer. My case was pathetic, there was no reason we shouldn't have won it hands down, and all she could say to me was, "Sorry." Now I have to live with this horrible decision until I can afford to hire another attorney and we can go through this all over again. The one that is paying is my child at the expense of the time we don't have together. Too bad there aren't more divorce lawyers in SE CO to choose from.
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26 Oct, 2014 by Anonymous
Diane did a fantastic job navigating a reasonable divorce settlement with my now ex-husband. The opposing lawyer was very rude and dishonorable and my ex continually tried to avoid turning in financial documents. Diane handled this with perfect equanimity and without a lot of wasteful back and forth. The financial documents finally arrived on Easter Sunday...the day before our court date...nonetheless, Diane was fully ready for trial the very next day. We fought a clean fight just as I had asked to do. We won each point that mattered. She was well-prepared, pleasant to work with and absolutely charged appropriately for the work she did. Best of all, I know if the case got tougher, she had the knowledge and will to bust out some serious legal fire-power. This is not a lawyer that opposing lawyers want to see in court. She's smart, tough, well-spoken and unerringly moral. The judges know that and they listen.
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24 Feb, 2014 by Anonymous
I used Diane for my divorce. In the very beginning she seemed attentive. Shortly thereafter - not any really work seemed to get done. Even to the point we were coming in for our final hearing and was told she forgot that we needed to go to mediation. Child support is pretty standard in Colorado - so her charges and time in this area were no help here either. Just trying to get the divorce - one should be more actively involved and not forgetting proper steps. She was paid well for her time - i feel I could have navigated through this on my own and saved a pretty penny.
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15 Feb, 2011 by Anonymous
Failed to help me obtain a restraining order against my abusive spouse.
Failed to present an offer of settlement to opposing counsel.
Failed to resolve multiple issues, in a timely manner, resulting in high fees to me.
Waited 10 months to file a motion on my ex, for failing to comply with "Discovery".
Abandoned me 2 weeks before my divorce hearing.
Failed to submit expert testimony 60 days prior to my hearing.
Failed to inform me of the 60 deadline, for expert testimony.
Failed to obtain the plan discription of my ex's pension plan, giving me erroneous information, in regards to the plan.
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19 Nov, 2023 by James
Engaging Cordell & Cordell, specifically with attorney Kevin Stoner, to navigate my divorce was a regrettable decision. My initial concern, a $50,000 request from my wife for only being married one year, morphed into a financially draining ordeal, leaving me out over $130,000.
Expecting expert guidance, I found myself at the mercy of Cordell & Cordell's questionable tactics. Despite the simplicity of my case, they steered me away from an amicable settlement, opting instead to drag the process out, seemingly driven by a desire to maximize billing.
The financial impact was staggering, with my expenses skyrocketing far beyond the initial request. It became evident that Cordell & Cordell prioritized their own financial gains over achieving a fair resolution for their clients.
The decision to go to court was a grave mistake. Cordell & Cordell provided little to no defense arguments on my behalf, leaving me inadequately represented and vulnerable during proceedings. It was a clear indication that their primary concern lay in their fees, not in securing a favorable outcome for me.
In summary, my experience with Cordell & Cordell and attorney Kevin Stoner was characterized by financial exploitation and inadequate representation. I strongly caution others against choosing this firm, especially if seeking a prompt and fair resolution, as their actions seemed more aligned with financial gains than genuine client care.
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05 Aug, 2022 by Mark
My initial attorney left to start his own practice rwo weeks into filing for my divorce. I was then assigned this clown by Cordell and Cordell!
He did not listen to me at all! Did not take into account anything into account that I had to say. I was assaulted three times by my now ex-wife and nothing was done about it!
In the end, I spent $30,000 for pass-through work from an idiot lawyer!
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12 Mar, 2019 by Jessica
Kevin was always very prompt in handling any questions or concerns I may have. He worked to change the norm for our case by listening to my requests and submitting them to the court even though he wasn't sure they would be accepted by the judge. In our case I was awarded primary physical custody with decision making in case of an impasse along with child tax rights every year in lieu of lowered monthly child support.
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19 Jul, 2017 by Anonymous
His free consultation was not, in fact, free: I got billed $87.50 for 15 minutes, when he ran overtime while bloviating without letting me get in a word edgewise. No way I would have wanted to stay for billable hours, but I acquiesced because he put pressure on me to pay, despite me not having pre approved. I then was looking to have document review in a timely manner the following week: he did not return my call in anything approaching a timely manner.
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18 Dec, 2013 by Anonymous
After working with Mr. Keane I can see he Fights the Good Fight. Does the right thing with Childrens best interest in mind.
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30 Mar, 2012 by Jon
Mr Keane only knows how to bill. After over $18,000 in billings noting had been done even though we had reached an agreed upon seperation agreement that he did not draft and I did not want, but was tired of dealing with my spouse's lawyer and my lawyer fignting me.
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13 Jul, 2022 by Anonymous
We hired Sherri to help us with getting an APR for my brother’s child who was in my care. Our case, not unlike others, had a fair amount of small details. I would sit down with Sherri and explain the situation or answer questions she asked, watch her take notes and then a few days or a week later, she would tell me she needed the same details we had already gone over and stated that I hadn’t given her yet. She often misspelled names or got a DOB wrong, even after being corrected and that still made it’s way into the final document. She sent an email at the conclusion of our case stating she would return the retainer and then a week later, she said there was nothing to return (she would bill when the retainer had run low, so it felt as though she had intentionally found enough to charge to keep the entire retainer).
After consulting with an attorney who mainly works on custody/adoption, we’ve found our APR is boardline illegal based on the way it’s been written.
Overall, Sherri seemed polite and professional, but in regards to our case, she felt scatterbrained, spread too thin and not well versed in family law. I respect her as a person but would not hire her as an attorney again.
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27 Dec, 2019 by Jeffrey
Ms Murgallis made repeated mistakes that cost me several thousand dollars. She was incapable of even getting the basic court ordered documents, despite repeatedly telling me she could. She then made sure there were no consequences to the opposing party for not turning them over. She refused to present evidence of serious legal infractions of the opposing party. Undermining my argument and strengthening that of the opposing party. She made sure that the case cost as much as possible to the point that I had to send her an email telling her to stop wasting her time and my money until she got the documents she said she would be able to obtain.
You will need to know the laws so that when you try to stand up for your rights she won't be able to force you into a bad situation.
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14 Feb, 2017 by Laura
I will definitely hire Sherri again if I ever need legal assistance. She was straightforward, compassionate yet professional, and represented me well. She gave my case the amount of attention it needed, but no more -- which kept her fees reasonable as well.
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27 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
If I could give no stars I would. He’s a fraud and scams elders! Waste of time and money. Steers you in the wrong direction but happily takes your money!
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16 Nov, 2022 by Pitrone
Rickey has done magnificent work for myself, family and friends over the last 25 years. In this age when honesty and integrity aren’t the norm Rickey has these qualities in abundance!!!
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26 Jun, 2022 by Anonymous
If I could give a 0 rating I would this man should have retired 10 years ago all he does is talk to you like you're a friend and he gives you advice but never actually helps you with your court case. He sat in on a mediation with me and talked to my sister the entire time about her living in New York and then turned around and tried to charge me thousands of dollars for it. I ended up having to complete my entire case alone with the courts. He should be disbarred if you ask me and he should give his services away for free.
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07 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
The judge listed to BOTH sides (unlike other magistrates we had). Took the time to carefully hear testimony and review evidence. Wish we could have had her on continuing cases
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31 Dec, 2021 by Anonymous
This person is definitely biased. She is a Magistrate with Adams County Court and she has dismissed a Motion ordered by another judge. She didn't even have time to read our 2 volume court file before making a decision. She definitely needs to find a different profession. Making working for the Mafia would be a better fit for her.
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03 Dec, 2021 by Loh
Agreed to the comment prior. This person is extremely biased and does not look at facts or witnesses.
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22 Dec, 2022 by M
Like the two other reviewers I too had a horrible experience with Jill Dorancy! Anyone who is dealing with narcissistic abuse and divorcing their spouse to protect themselves and most importantly their children will only find legal abuse of Jill’s authority under the color of law. I filed C.R.C.P 97 Motion for a change of Judge to the attention of Second Judicial Chief Judge. As a Black woman myself, I’m the least bit surprised Jill was/is only a “Black face” or what Malcolm X said best “House Negro” with the City and County of Denver. Know your Due Process & Constitutional Rights & Federal Keeping Families Safe Act (Kaydens Law) and most importantly 42 U.S.C. § 1983 if/when going before this actor.
ZERO star rating and displeasure that most care less to read beyond Blue Book/ voting for judges and Colorado being a State without public judicial accountability. Sadly you get a lot of culprits like Jill who campaign off of RACE and “being 1 out of 8 Black women judges in Colorado”; when Justice was/is to be “blind” and a Judge’s duty is to fairly interpret /apply the LAW…. She certainly took a lot of tips practicing oil law….
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19 Nov, 2022 by Infoispower
As a judge with going on 5 years of family court, after years fighting for Oil & Gas companies while also being on their committees, you'd think she may learn a thing or two about domestic abusers and how they function in court. Or not, but maybe that's what a background in O&G can do to you.
I went through almost the same experience as the last reviewer, and felt like she failed to recognize the abuse in the relationship despite police documents (i.e. "hearsay") and a criminal conviction. She allowed my abuser to perjure himself and use abusive litigation tactics to tear me down to the core, while I was already dealing with severe domestic assault trauma. This experience contributed to the PTSD I was already dealing with.
This judge seemed biased against me from the very beginning and perpetuated the perjury that my now ex-husband concocted for 9 months longer than necessary, only to allow him to withdraw, for no reason, his perjury/lie less than 2 weeks before our full-day divorce trial (mind you, I got assaulted by my ex on my wedding night 9 months before).
Not only that, he was let off early by the Court that convicted him, unbeknownst to me, and Judge Dorancy wouldn't even give me the Permanent Protection Order I needed (after 3 attempts to service him) - which I should have had still thhrough the criminal courts, had the system not let him off early without notifying the victim and getting their input.
This "law-abiding" judge does not factor into accounts of abuse, substance abuse, sexual abuse (I was unknowingly exposed to Hep B for 8 years), psychological abuse or other contributing factors/conditions, point blank. In other words, she lacks trauma awareness.
For her to be in this court of law is an injustice to all victims of domestic violence and narcissist abuse. She just doesn't see it or is predisposed to it.
Although she is black (which I applaud because we need more diversity in this area), she doesn't seem to consider mental health conditions, often caused by the abuser, in her judicial functioning and decision-making.
I felt discriminated by her for my mental conditions that I don't even have a choice in the matter. That my ex also contributed to significantly.
To put it lightly, I felt discriminated against from the very start while they ignored common civil procedures that I knew nothing in my trauma/continued-trauma state and used my mental health against me when I asked for additional help.
From my experience, she is unqualified to make decisions in the best interests of the people and not her pockets, own interests/views, or the behind-the-scenes games we know get played especially when there are high dollars are at stake.
History runs deep. If I had this judge, I would ask for another (which I did, and was denied). You are in your own best interest.
Judge Dorancy seems very biased towards a lot of things including lawyers she claims to have never worked with although the relationship seems very "chummy" whose motions are accepted in short order (while mine are denied or delayed). If you can change judges on your divorce matters, they never said it didn't hurt to try.
TL/DR: Hire a powerful attorney with this judge and don't try to self-represent. She does not have your best interests at heart and barely cares to hear your story and apply compassion while maintaining her judicial obligations. You need someone else to challenge her back; she does not respect pro-se litigation.
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10 Jun, 2021 by Nawal
Jill was my judge for my court case. She was put on my case for god knows why. I am finally a single mother of two and I’m trying to get full custody of my kids. I’m also still trying to get away from my abusive narcissistic ex husband and get my kids somewhere safe. I had proof of everything my ex was doing to me and my kids and I had proof from all the 6 years I was with him plus stuff that happened after I was able to divorce him. I was doing all of this on my own and I was trying so hard to show Jill how he is as a person. Jill did not listen to me one bit. I even had witnesses to testify and she didn’t believe anyone. My ex had nothing, just his words. In my last case before she closed my case without telling me, when I was testifying she kept rubbing her eyes and the bridge of her nose, she was swaying side to side in her chair and basically acting like I was annoying and she didn’t want to hear what I had to say. She probably thought I was just an angry ex wife trying to get back at my ex husband for hurting me. That’s not the case. When my ex testified she sat up straight and listened to what he had to say. All he kept saying was “I love my kids” “I take them out and we have fun.” I had police reports that I bought to show the judge that I had to call the cops on him multiple times. I had proof that he followed me from my job to a near by park after I left him because he was so jealous and thought I was doing things I shouldn’t be. I had to call some co workers and the cops just because I didn’t feel safe, and Jill still didn’t do anything and I did not get full custody of my kids. Jill is a horrible judge. She is being biased toward me. She is the reason my kids will still have to live through this trauma. I’m still going to fight for custody but Jill doesn’t deserve to be on the family law bench also since all she knows is oil.
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05 Sep, 2019 by Jessica
I got a pretty serious charge when i was 19/20 yrs old, I had a drug addiction& Roger stuck his neck out for me, he convinced the judge to get me into rehab(after i had already blown through all the chances the judge had given me) he saved my life. And because of him caring about my future& wellbeing he saved my life. Bevause of him I am still sober today and I am 28 years old. If not for Roger I'd be either on prison locked up or a casket dead. Thank ypu Roger for everything you've done.
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10 Mar, 2013 by Anonymous
I have been dealing with a dependency and neglect case. Roger is court appointed. He seems only concerned with collecting the county check. He has not done a single thing i asked him to do. He is just simply sending me through the motions of such a case. I cant believe he even calls himself an attorney. He has blocked me from emailing him or changed his email without informing me.
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26 Jan, 2013 by Anonymous
As far as having an Attorney, I should have just paid his paralegal Deb. She was the one I talked to, explained things to me and looked things up. Not only did Larsen cause me to lose my children, but he didn't even know what he was defending me for. Then didn't even care enough to fix it. When he decided to withdraw from my case, his paralegal Deb told me a month after he already had, and he didn't even bother to call, then I had a court date I didn't even find out about till 4 days before. I personally think that since it was HIS mistake that caused my ex to take my children then it should be his responsibility to fix it. However I have gotten a different Attorney and if I were you, I wouldn't hire a Attorney with no sense of responsibility.
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07 Nov, 2021 by Anonymous
Had a consult at K&G with Jennifer. She was straight forward, nice, seemed understanding, and answered all my questions quickly. I was concerned that she was very young and had just recently graduated law school. As my case would likely be quite entailed, I simply didn't feel comfortable with someone so new representing me. My other concern was the office environment. I was greeted in the lobby by two dogs. One was massive. I want to say it was a Great Dane. The receptionist was no where to be found but I did hear laughter and people joking in one of the offices. When the receptionist did appear, I was a little taken back that jeans and a shirt were appropriate office attire. Jennifer was dressed similarly and had several visible tattoos. Again she was nice but had a less than professional appearance. While I understand this is a very small firm with only two full time attorneys, I simply didn't feel comfortable paying a couple hundred an hour for their services.
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27 May, 2023 by Kc g
It is such a shame to see a brand new mom being charged with a felony. She sleeps with her child on the first night home and instead of showing empathy, you charge her? Do you not think she is punishing herself every second for this accident? What is happening to this world? Anyone involved in this should really take a hard look at themselves. Shameful.
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24 Feb, 2020 by Brenda helton
My experience with denver d as office and detectives and victims advicates after my son was murdered was above and beyond what i expected i give them all my thanks.appreciation and respect to you all
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08 Jan, 2020 by Victoria s
The district attorney refused to take a clear fraud case. A babysitter steals a check and writes herself a $1000 check forges a signature and the DA sees no clear case ??!?!!? That’s ridiculous. I’m no law expert but I think starting with forgery and larceny charges is a good place.
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05 Jun, 2024 by Faff greg
This DA is a gullible idiot
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05 Dec, 2023 by Denzil malson
Everyone in this building is a disgrace and a waste of oxygen. They prosecute petty crimes but won't pursue charges or make an example of an over powered sherif
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26 Jun, 2023 by Ma themeatloaf
I’m sick and tired of corrupt offices like Las Animas who hide behind fake administrative investigations (aka paid vacations). We all know that the county sheriffs are going to “investigate themselves and find no wrongdoing” and are only using this as a shield from public scrutiny.
Thin blue line means people like Trujillo and Noel can do no wrong but us regular peasants are subject to death if we dare not use our blinkers for the correct amount of time.
Remember when cops used to at least pretend to hold themselves to a higher standard?
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26 May, 2022 by Anonymous
David did nothing to further may case. and burned through my retainer in the first month. It pays to to read reviews. I fired him the third month into a divorce. Hiring this attorney
is a big mistake.
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18 Sep, 2018 by Anonymous
I think he forgets he works for clients. He is very unapproachable, and agressive with his clients. I’d expect that would have been good for any opposition, but according to his reputation, ‘tis not the case. If you want to spend $5000 on someone who has no interest in actually doing anything, and gives legal advice that is incorrect, by all mean - hire him. Glad we had a B plan!
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19 Mar, 2014 by Anonymous
I hired David Helmer to handle my divorce. He was charging me over $8,0000 a month and I had no evidence he did any work on my behalf. I fired him before the case was over and defended myself and resolved a very fair settlement. I do not feel he had any intention to help me, just make money. i would not recommend David to anyone, for anything.
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04 May, 2022 by Simon
I hired this man to take over my divorce case after my previous lawyer became very I'll. This man took every advantage he could of my situation knowing that my case was difficult and I didn't have the opportunity to hire any one else at the time. He was totally focused on the money, always asking for more retainer while at the same time not preparing at all for my hearings. I did most of the work for him. Mark Reider is totally unprofessional. He will not stay quiet long enough for you to have your own say in the matter. Going into final orders hearing he was not prepared at all. I'm lucky to have got what I did out of the settlement.
Mark Reider is now located in Fremont County Colorado and for your piece of mind, DO NOT HIRE HIM.
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26 Jul, 2021 by Caroline
I hired Mr Reider as my attorney and it was a huge mistake!!! After over 6 months of him dragging out his services he resigns as my attorney taking my retainer of $2000. Do NOT hire this man !!!! The other review on him is accurate !!! Highly not recommended
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06 Nov, 2020 by Anonymous
This guy is a fraud! He lies and schemes and abuses the privilege of his license to do as little work as possible. He will scam you out of your money and say he needs more to finish the case and then drag it out and file all sorts of crap to pad his bill. Stay away from Mark Reider. I later found out after hiring my new attorney that he has a reputation for doing this.
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09 Dec, 2022 by Anonymous
He did nothing for me in my divorce case. He literally did NOTHING!!
I lost because of his incompetence and lack of actually caring.
Do not use this attorney for anything if you plan to win.
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27 Feb, 2022 by Kristen
Brian missed deadlines, neglected to inform me that the Initial Status Conference was changed from courtroom to conference call, went dark on communication with me for a month, and then withdrew my case. Bad lawyering in every aspect. I would look elsewhere.
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15 Aug, 2019 by Bob
At the start Brian seemed competent and confident, but sent me on a course in a custody battle that costed me more time, money, and loss than I could have ever imagined. I sent him everything he needed to pursue my case but he showed up to the hearing unprepared, sweating profusely, and as the judge described "woefully inadequate." Please look elsewhere. He says he cares, but only about billable hours.
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28 Jul, 2023 by Anonymous
Horrible representation. He did nothing for me. He waited to see what my ex offered and told me to acceot it all because it was all "standard". I had no way to know. I'd never been divorced before. I was married for 14 years and accepted maintenance for only 3 years, on his advice, because "it was standard". We never countered anything. He never tried! Later I learned that standard is at least half of the length of the marriage. I hadn't worked for the last 10 years of marriage because I was raising the kids and this short period of maintenance was impossible to ever dig out of.
Ironically, many years later I married someone who also used Dan Michaels as his divorce attorney when he divorced his first wife and his experience was the exact same. Dan never did anything, waited until the opposing side made an offer and just said "accept it all because it's standard". It wasn't at all. He's lazy, expensive and destructive.
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27 Sep, 2019 by Anonymous
DId not advise me well and did not represent me in court well. Opposing side ate me alive. Imputed too high a wage to my support and left me with an impossible well of back support I may never dig out of. Still do not have shared custody of my kids. He never verified ex's salary, financials or claims of child care costs. Disastrous outcome for me.
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22 Aug, 2016 by Debbie
I hired Kate to take my ex-husband back to court for school expenses and health insurance premiums he refuses to pay.
I often attempted to contact Kate and rarely received calls back, phone messages or emails. The court had set some orders and deadlines, due to Kate's lack of attention to my case, my case was dismissed by the judge. I had a great case, but due to inactivity by Kate, my case is dismissed.
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11 Jan, 2015 by Anonymous
I am a former client of Kate Sereff. After hiring her, Kate was not responsive to multiple direct calls to her and to other calls through her office. I was not kept informed about matters, and multiple unneeded subpoenas were sent out without discussing this with me first. I felt that I did not have a voice in court and was ignored when I brought this up.
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28 May, 2019 by Joe
Promised the world, over 2 and a half years and thousands of dollars later I received nothing. Bickering with his wife the whole time in court like it was their first time. Absolutely embarrassing. Did nothing for me and my daughter. Typical used car salesman, take your money and leave you high and dry. Complete let down, total waste of time and money, would have rather represented myself.
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21 Feb, 2013 by Anonymous
To start, he would frequently forget details of our case. It was obvious some of his paperwork was copy and pasted because reading through it, he would mix up the sex of the client he was writing about, i.e. "she" instead of "he." His paralegal, also his wife, seemed to do most of the leg work. He also frequently made snide remarks about the other party's lawyer, which was completely unprofessional. Finally, on the big day, he needed an hour recess because he was working another case at the same time we were in court! Court took only an hour excluding the recess during which he was phone conferencing another case, and charged us for a full two hours! He came with a list of questions he was going to ask right before we went into court... which did not seem to make any sense and half of which were not even asked, and charged us for that too! During court, he was not even paying attention to what the other lawyer was asking (on either side), was side talking with his paralegal the entire time, and at one point actually left the courtroom. How disrespectful! We had given some evidence to him regarding the other party which only made us look ridiculous in court... which I would have thought that after being in practice for so long, he would have known it was senseless to bring it in. This, among other things, seriously questioned his level of competence. No wonder the judge did not rule in our favor. Then when we brought up our concerns afterward, his response was simply that nobody gets what they want and at least the other party didn't get as much money as they anticipated. He must have missed the part about how this was not about money but about the care and safety of a little girl! Now we are stuck with a $3k bill after a $1500 retainer. Just unbelievable.
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24 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
This office is not professional. Trust me when I say stay away from this attorney's office! Sure they seem to care and be professional at first but once you give them money it is a whole different story. I lost my appeal with child support. Then I said ok we can do another appeal but the attorney wrote me an a email saying I would lose and no longer be representing me because I was upset they wrote a terrible appeal in the first place! They turned in an appeal last minute to the court as well as overcharged me for telling them they forgot certain detail and to fix some grammatical errors.
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21 Jan, 2016 by Terry
In the end did not deliver on our personal injury case and was very, very slow. We needed closure and feel like Craig Johnson and associate Hank failed.
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28 Jul, 2018 by Dayna
I hired him as a divorce attorney years ago. Representation was just so-so and his bill was outrageous!! Paid him over 18,000.00 dollars and have continued still to this day trying to pay him every month! He has had another attorney call and threaten me constantly, always asking for more money, threatening to garnish my paycheck! I am a single mom with very little money because I gave it all to him! Not worth all the hassel for such mediocre representation! I also agree with the last review, he was very hard to work with!
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22 Oct, 2014 by Anonymous
i do NOT recommend this attorney!!! He significantly over charges saying "I'll work with you after your divorce" completely untrue! Somehow my bill was considerably higher than my spouse. He did not listen to me, continually lost documentation blaming staff, computer issues or that someone broke into their office and stole documentation. Constant staff turn over!! Not worth the time or effort found the experience dysfunctional!!
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24 Jan, 2022 by Anonymous
He was awful. He failed to do what his job was. Wouldn't answer calls emails and missed court hearings and had excuses out the rear. He made promises to do things that he failed to do. This was a horrible experience with him on my case. You pay him and he'll be ontop of it for a few days and then falls off completely. It's sad he practices law like this. He's suppose to be fighting for people and he just brushes them off. It's very sad! Don't use this lawyer.
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18 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
Our first 12:30pm meeting with Mr Musselman he showed up 45 minutes late with no excuse. He seemed disorganized, unrested, and un apologetic. He pulled it together at the initial meeting so we wrote him a check. Then he ghosted us for the next 33 days with the odd text message at 4am and a message we needed to get a lot of paperwork ready in the next 3 hours. 3 hours??? He disappeared for 33 days. Do not hire this guy.
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07 Jan, 2022 by Anonymous
this dude is a real piece of $hit....he has purposely convinced his client to commit perjury to the court numerous times, he has falsified financial documents in order escape child support. Unprofessional Lacks morals lies to the court.....nothing more than a ambulance chaser
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13 Oct, 2016 by Anonymous
He was the most pessamistic lawyer I have ever met. Told me my chances was slim to nothing, filed some paper work then didn't show up to my mediation.
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12 Nov, 2019 by Davin dearth
Armando Aguilar did not respond timely to me or to my attorney, but he repeatedly threatened legal action if I didn't respond to his requests in a prompt and timely matter (which he made virtually impossible to do). He and his client hired a company to replace the shared sewer line in spite of our repeated requests to look at other, similarly priced companies with better online reviews. Armando missed several meetings with my lawyer, and then said that he had tried to call so that he could cover his tracks for missing the scheduled meeting. These missed meeting costs were then passed on to me, while the matter itself continued to go unresolved. Avoid him at all costs. He's sleazy. It's also strange that there are no online reviews of them. I'm guessing he'll try some kind of retribution for this review...
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04 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
Anne Parmley was my child's attorney and did not keep their best interests in mind. She never communicated with me, and tried extremely hard to keep my child from h** parents. She did not listen to any complaints that we had and did not keep us in the involved in any decision making. Most importantly, Anne Parmley is very biased and lets her emotions cloud her judgment which in return did not allow her to keep my child's best interest in mind . She is very temper mental and always has an enemy and an alliance. Also, she does not appear appropriate for court. Do NOT suggest this attorney.
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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.
