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12 Dec, 2024 by Emily vasquez
Dawn Gould was great through my case, which lasted over a year. She is very thorough, compassionate, but will give it to you straight and be sure you know what the law says and what you ought to expect. She will respond professionally and firmly with opposing attorneys and will not allow anyone to push you (or her) around!
I don’t plan to ever need her specialties again, but if I do, at least I know where to turn!
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09 Dec, 2024 by Heather stockman
She gave us a lot of information that we would not have known about at all. We felt we at least had a good case after our consultation.
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05 Dec, 2024 by Janelle harris
Contacted the Harris Law Firm regarding my divorce, they offered a 30 minute free consultation, they were very nice, thorough and answered all questions. I'd highly recommend them.
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12 Dec, 2024 by Emily vasquez
Dawn Gould was great through my case, which lasted over a year. She is very thorough, compassionate, but will give it to you straight and be sure you know what the law says and what you ought to expect. She will respond professionally and firmly with opposing attorneys and will not allow anyone to push you (or her) around!
I don’t plan to ever need her specialties again, but if I do, at least I know where to turn!
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09 Dec, 2024 by Heather stockman
She gave us a lot of information that we would not have known about at all. We felt we at least had a good case after our consultation.
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05 Dec, 2024 by Janelle harris
Contacted the Harris Law Firm regarding my divorce, they offered a 30 minute free consultation, they were very nice, thorough and answered all questions. I'd highly recommend them.
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12 Dec, 2024 by Emily vasquez
Dawn Gould was great through my case, which lasted over a year. She is very thorough, compassionate, but will give it to you straight and be sure you know what the law says and what you ought to expect. She will respond professionally and firmly with opposing attorneys and will not allow anyone to push you (or her) around!
I don’t plan to ever need her specialties again, but if I do, at least I know where to turn!
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09 Dec, 2024 by Heather stockman
She gave us a lot of information that we would not have known about at all. We felt we at least had a good case after our consultation.
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05 Dec, 2024 by Janelle harris
Contacted the Harris Law Firm regarding my divorce, they offered a 30 minute free consultation, they were very nice, thorough and answered all questions. I'd highly recommend them.
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12 Dec, 2024 by Emily vasquez
Dawn Gould was great through my case, which lasted over a year. She is very thorough, compassionate, but will give it to you straight and be sure you know what the law says and what you ought to expect. She will respond professionally and firmly with opposing attorneys and will not allow anyone to push you (or her) around!
I don’t plan to ever need her specialties again, but if I do, at least I know where to turn!
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09 Dec, 2024 by Heather stockman
She gave us a lot of information that we would not have known about at all. We felt we at least had a good case after our consultation.
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05 Dec, 2024 by Janelle harris
Contacted the Harris Law Firm regarding my divorce, they offered a 30 minute free consultation, they were very nice, thorough and answered all questions. I'd highly recommend them.
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27 Feb, 2025 by Karon mccormick
Karon McCormick. I highly recommend Bam Family law. Kyle and her team led me through an extremely difficult divorce with a very difficult now ex. They are a team of professionals and they are on top of it.
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26 Feb, 2025 by Sarah scherer
Kyle McFarlane is a thoughtful, well-prepared, compassionate attorney who cares about clients and their children. Kyle is an excellent trial attorney, a skilled negotiator, and helped me settle my divorce outside of court. Kyle has also assisted me with post decree issues as they have arisen and is a tremendous advocate for her clients. Highly recommend Kyle McFarlane and the BAM Family Law firm.
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23 Jan, 2025 by Dragan cicvaric
I had the privilege of working with BAM Law, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Attorneys Kyle McFarlane and Kayla Bowman Quinn were absolutely incredible throughout my divorce process. From the very beginning, they showed unwavering professionalism, compassion, and expertise in handling my case, which involved a highly confrontational ex-spouse and a difficult opposing counsel.
Despite the challenging circumstances, including the unethical and untruthful tactics used against me, Kyle and Kayla remained calm, focused, and strategic. They listened carefully to my goals and worked tirelessly to ensure that I achieved the best possible outcome, both in terms of parenting arrangements and asset division.
When the case went to trial, they were thoroughly prepared, leaving no stone unturned. Their attention to detail in court was impressive, and I felt confident and supported throughout the entire trial process. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, I was able to secure the parenting results and fair asset division I was seeking.
If you're looking for a family law firm that truly has your best interests at heart, I highly recommend BAM Law. Kyle and Kayla's expertise and commitment to their clients make them stand out as top-tier attorneys. They made a difficult, emotionally charged process as smooth as possible, and I am beyond grateful for their support.
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27 Feb, 2025 by Karon mccormick
Karon McCormick. I highly recommend Bam Family law. Kyle and her team led me through an extremely difficult divorce with a very difficult now ex. They are a team of professionals and they are on top of it.
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26 Feb, 2025 by Sarah scherer
Kyle McFarlane is a thoughtful, well-prepared, compassionate attorney who cares about clients and their children. Kyle is an excellent trial attorney, a skilled negotiator, and helped me settle my divorce outside of court. Kyle has also assisted me with post decree issues as they have arisen and is a tremendous advocate for her clients. Highly recommend Kyle McFarlane and the BAM Family Law firm.
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23 Jan, 2025 by Dragan cicvaric
I had the privilege of working with BAM Law, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Attorneys Kyle McFarlane and Kayla Bowman Quinn were absolutely incredible throughout my divorce process. From the very beginning, they showed unwavering professionalism, compassion, and expertise in handling my case, which involved a highly confrontational ex-spouse and a difficult opposing counsel.
Despite the challenging circumstances, including the unethical and untruthful tactics used against me, Kyle and Kayla remained calm, focused, and strategic. They listened carefully to my goals and worked tirelessly to ensure that I achieved the best possible outcome, both in terms of parenting arrangements and asset division.
When the case went to trial, they were thoroughly prepared, leaving no stone unturned. Their attention to detail in court was impressive, and I felt confident and supported throughout the entire trial process. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, I was able to secure the parenting results and fair asset division I was seeking.
If you're looking for a family law firm that truly has your best interests at heart, I highly recommend BAM Law. Kyle and Kayla's expertise and commitment to their clients make them stand out as top-tier attorneys. They made a difficult, emotionally charged process as smooth as possible, and I am beyond grateful for their support.
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27 Feb, 2025 by Karon mccormick
Karon McCormick. I highly recommend Bam Family law. Kyle and her team led me through an extremely difficult divorce with a very difficult now ex. They are a team of professionals and they are on top of it.
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26 Feb, 2025 by Sarah scherer
Kyle McFarlane is a thoughtful, well-prepared, compassionate attorney who cares about clients and their children. Kyle is an excellent trial attorney, a skilled negotiator, and helped me settle my divorce outside of court. Kyle has also assisted me with post decree issues as they have arisen and is a tremendous advocate for her clients. Highly recommend Kyle McFarlane and the BAM Family Law firm.
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23 Jan, 2025 by Dragan cicvaric
I had the privilege of working with BAM Law, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Attorneys Kyle McFarlane and Kayla Bowman Quinn were absolutely incredible throughout my divorce process. From the very beginning, they showed unwavering professionalism, compassion, and expertise in handling my case, which involved a highly confrontational ex-spouse and a difficult opposing counsel.
Despite the challenging circumstances, including the unethical and untruthful tactics used against me, Kyle and Kayla remained calm, focused, and strategic. They listened carefully to my goals and worked tirelessly to ensure that I achieved the best possible outcome, both in terms of parenting arrangements and asset division.
When the case went to trial, they were thoroughly prepared, leaving no stone unturned. Their attention to detail in court was impressive, and I felt confident and supported throughout the entire trial process. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, I was able to secure the parenting results and fair asset division I was seeking.
If you're looking for a family law firm that truly has your best interests at heart, I highly recommend BAM Law. Kyle and Kayla's expertise and commitment to their clients make them stand out as top-tier attorneys. They made a difficult, emotionally charged process as smooth as possible, and I am beyond grateful for their support.
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04 Dec, 2024 by Michael bleier
Honest feedback and helpful referral from a live person.
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29 Oct, 2024 by Rose linares
Patrick is clearly unaware of Colorado law and statutes. Refused me as a client due to my disability. Do NOT do business with this firm, their lack of education is terrifying. They also commit false advertising, as they do not take fraud cases unless they are worth millions.
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06 Jan, 2024 by Rob breault
I called seeking advice on an auto fraud case and Patrick picked up the phone late on a Friday afternoon. While I never retained him, he was extremely generous with his time, knowing how valuable it is. He gave me sound advice and referred me to two attorneys in the area he felt would be more suitable for the case. What a nice gesture, knowing he had nothing to gain from me… I live in South Carolina. Thank you Patrick, the least I can do to repay you is let your community know that you’re a standup guy!
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24 Feb, 2017 by Dave
I was referred to Jeff by one of my clients who is also a real estate investor and fix n flip guy. When I first met with Jeff, he gave me his background of experience in this scope of law. He then explained how construction defect cases work as well as the ins and outs of how to navigate through one successfully. He thought from the beginning that there was no real claim but that we had to fight this as fraud and conspiracy were being charged. Long story short, we went to mediation and settled for less than what my attorney fees would have been to fight this. Btw, this dragged on for almost a year before we got to this point. While I didn't like the idea of settling as I felt that I did everything right in the sale of the home, the thought of wasting time and money in a trial made the outcome much more tolerable.
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16 Aug, 2016 by Client
Mr Wittebort, is a great divorce attorney. He was straight forward and "honest". When I was asking for some unreasonable request he let me know that it would not be allowed in the divorce guidelines. When I got to court my husband asked for everything and I walked away with every I wanted. This process was so much easier with Mr. Wittebort that I was not as stressed out as I have seen some of my friends
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04 Aug, 2015 by Pete
My daughter had divorced and was having trouble with her ex-husband, he was trying to take custody of their son from my daughter. Her previous lawyer did not seem to be very knowledgeable in the area of family law nor did she seem to care what happened and made a bad situation even worse. She didn't seem to care about what happened to the child or my daughter.
With Jeff's knowledge and years of experience he was able to over come the mistake that had been made by the previous lawyer and come to a resolution that was best for the child and fair for both my daughter and her ex-husband.
I have been in law enforcement for 18 years. In my experience I believe that Jeff is one of the best lawyers I have worked with.
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16 Oct, 2024 by Jason roben
Highly recommend this firm for any and all legal family matters. Multiple attorneys did a great job representing me on various cases. They’re a great asset if you need help. Thanks again!
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01 Oct, 2024 by Sasha zavada
I worked with attorney Heather Landauer and paralegal Brianna Griffey for my family court case. They were always attentive and on top of the issues I was having. Kept me at ease and took my concerns seriously. I was pleased with the knowledge, service, and time I received. I would recommend them to anyone going through a contested family court case.
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24 Sep, 2024 by Caroline dermon
Erika and her team were amazing!! They went above and beyond in every way possible. Erika was always available to answer my questions no matter what time of day it was. She explained the process every step of the way and was a true advocate for my son and I. I knew she always had my back and she made what was possibly one of the most difficult times in my life, as smooth and seamless as possible. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome and it's all because of Erika. She's professional, down to earth, relatable, crazy smart and the best at what she does. She is my knight in shinning armor and I will forever be grateful for everything she did for me!!
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29 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous
Fred Dunsing and his professional staff have exceeded our expectations regarding what could have been a lengthy custody
issue. The entire process took us, the grandparents, five months to resolve our legal representation. His firm did not abuse our time or money; they followed all legal procedures and we met only with Mr. Dunsing twice and once at court in front of the judge.
The firm made it less stressful for us and we won our case with flying colors. Mr. Dunsing and his staff are very straightforward, no-nonsense, and thoughtful. We were more than fortunate to
have found such a successful and forthright firm to represent us
in such a sensitive case, as custodial rights can be difficult to achieve. He made it happen and we feel blessed and relieved.
We have hired many different types of attorneys for many issues, in the past, however, none were as professional and understanding as Mr. Dunsing and his staff. They were on top of our needs. We appreciate them very much!!!
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01 Mar, 2017 by Teresa
Fred refuse to tell the judge about domestic violence, which affected everything negative for me. Fred is weak minded and not a good advocate.
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28 Jan, 2015 by Anonymous
Fred is the 3rd (and final) attorney to help us in post-decree divorce issues. I would describe him as "a compassionate bulldog". He is professional, knows his stuff, proficient, and the best family law attorney we have ever worked with!
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14 May, 2023 by Jeff
I cannot thank Michelle Brinner of WZW Family Law enough for her exceptional work on my case. From the very beginning I was impressed with Michelle's professionalism, knowledge, and expertise. She listened to my concerns and developed a legal strategy that was tailored specifically to my case. Throughout the entire process, Michelle was responsive and communicative, always keeping me informed and up-to-date on any developments. Her attention to detail and thorough preparation ensured that my interests were well-protected. In addition to her legal skills, Michelle was also compassionate and understanding, providing emotional support and guidance during what was a very difficult time for me. She genuinely cared about my well-being and went above and beyond to ensure that I felt heard and supported throughout the entire process. I cannot recommend Michelle enough, she is an exceptional attorney and I am grateful for her and her team.
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16 Dec, 2014 by Gary
If you’re using this service, the bad news is that you are already in or about to enter into the "wonderful" world of family law.
The good news is that you have found Michelle Brinner.
Michelle represented me in my divorce proceeding starting in 2008 and ending in 2010 after a three day trial. Michelle is a very experienced and efficient family law attorney. She has an exceptional ability to write compelling arguments which was extremely valuable to me. Michelle is extremely responsive and a great advocate for her clients. In the two years that she represented me, I never once worried about what was happening - I was always kept well informed. Michelle is very respected by other family law attorneys and judges.
Michelle always gave me sound legal advice and always exercised sound mature judgment -I trust her explicitly and have recommended Michelle to clients and friends without hesitation.
Should you wish to discuss Michelle’s qualifications or have further questions about her work, please feel free to contact me.
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12 Dec, 2014 by Jerry
Ms. Brinner's knowledge, legal advice and service made my case much easier than I had expected. Ms. Brinner was readily accessible and her personal professionalism kept me informed while providing trustworthy guidance on the best approach to achieve the desired outcome throughout the process. Ms. Brinner has earned my highest recommendation and is most deserving of your consideration should a need arise for her services.
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27 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
Mr. Israel hired me to perform work for him as a process server on his various cases. Towards the end of 2022, beginning of 2023 Mr. Israel stopped responding to my calls, emails, etc.
Mr. Israel does not contact me, return any communication, respond to third party debt collectors, law enforcement, or any other person I have reach out to him.
**2024 update**
Mr Israel now has a judgment against him for invoices owed to me. A court has found that he did in fact owe me money, that he did in fact not pay, and failed to follow the court ordered stipulation agreement. He continues to refuse to pay, defying court orders, judges orders, and the legal process entirely. I will continue to update this review as the process continues.
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28 Sep, 2021 by Gisela
Mr. Israel is very knowledgeable, professional and caring. I highly recommend him.
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26 Sep, 2021 by Denise
Mr. Israel has excellent communication skills in regards to writing up Motions. Mr. Israel is detail oriented and takes the time to know his clients and uses honesty and sincerity to interact with all court officials. He was knowledgeable about the laws concerning my case. I so appreciated his efforts and honesty.
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18 Oct, 2024 by Dominika c
18 Oct, 2024 by King henry
Unpleasant to work with
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11 Oct, 2024 by Justin schreiber
This law firm misses motion deadlines and hearings. Complete trash law firm public defenders do better work.
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07 Aug, 2024 by Rebecca moss
Such a lifesaver! Use her for all of your legal questions and needs. You are in good hands with her!
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06 May, 2024 by Samantha esparza
01 Mar, 2024 by Pharouk hussein
07 Aug, 2024 by Rebecca moss
Such a lifesaver! Use her for all of your legal questions and needs. You are in good hands with her!
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06 May, 2024 by Samantha esparza
01 Mar, 2024 by Pharouk hussein
10 Oct, 2021 by Sherri
He told me exactly what was going to happen and he was by far the best lawyer for my custody case.. He is knowledgeable and knows what he is talking about. Other lawyers told me I would lose but I won thanks to him. Very honest lawyer. If you need a great lawyer he is him.
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17 Jul, 2019 by Anonymous
I hired Sergei because the initial consultation was smooth, and everything laid out was in line with my objectives. After I hired him, there were long periods where he was working other cases and came back to mine only when the deadline was coming due. He would then work late, last minute phone tag with my ex and I without any kind of recording, and when we went to court, my ex had pretended like none of the conversations had happened. Additionally, while sitting in court he would have casework on his computer for another client...definitely not my case because the names in the documents were none of my kids, my ex, or me. During the breaks at court he would be on the phone with other clients, and not discussing what to expect while at court, what was coming, or what he was going to do for me on my case. As the months had dragged on in this process, his clerk would file paperwork with the court that had material errors that needed to be corrected (at my expense, again), and these documents would continue to drag out my case because the financial numbers were so inflated my ex would continue to refer back to them and I'd have to provide the same statements over and over again. When he would "bargain" with my ex, it always came to surrendering more and more of my assets in exchange for moving things along. Giving up 60%, then 65%, then 70% of my 401 in exchange for getting the divorce settled and over with. I eventually had to ask that he no longer represent me in my divorce because I couldn't afford his services. There was further dispute when the severance date was, and this was adjudicated in court as well when he placed a lien on any marital assets I may be awarded. In addition to the disputed bill, I was billed for the hourly rate of him and others at his firm to file suit against me, also being added to the lien. This debt, for several thousands more, is currently in collections and I'm looking at a chapter 7 to get clear of it. I'm glad some people were pleased with his services...but I regret hiring him with every collection call I receive.
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20 Mar, 2019 by Allison
I had a few lawyers before Sergei for the last four years on my son's custody case. The previous lawyer created so much mess in my son's custody case. Sergei took care of some of her mess very well. He guided me so well and force another party to offer an agreement with me.
My friend referred me to Sergei. I am so glad I hired him.
He handles the case and communication very professionally and timely in the best interest of the client.
Sergei, my personal thank you. Thank you for what you doing for me and my son.
Allison
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09 Jan, 2025 by Kristin s
I was pleasantly surprised that they actually got me more money than anticipated. They are really good negotiators and they really get you the maximum that they can. Just be patient and follow their advice. You won’t be disappointed at the end.
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09 Dec, 2024 by Eli salvador santos gonzalez
El tramite en el que fui ayudado aca fue un exelente servicio . Gracias a la abogada Melina por su ayuda .
Yo recomiendo este despacho de abogados Hernandez & Associates. El tramite en el me asistieron fue obtuve mi ciudadania
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16 Nov, 2024 by Jaime vega
Very nice place and the people that works there are nice and treat you with respect and they are very friendly and efficient.
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03 Jul, 2024 by Tomjackson0967
Mr. Cabral represented me in my DUI. He was very supportive and communicated with me. I had a ton of questions that he took the time to answer for me. I hope I never need him again but If I do I will call him with out any questions.
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09 Jun, 2019 by Anonymous
I hired Miles to represent me in a traffic case in which I was unable to attend the court date. In the end, he got me the best possible outcome regarding the tickets, however, the process leading up to the court date was a little shaky. It was often difficult to reach him and I felt as though I had to keep an eye on the process. He would not ask for paperwork from me, instead, I periodically had to check in with him to ensure he had everything he needed from me. Finally, on the court day, he called looking for more files. I would have expected them to check and make sure they had everything before the court date.
But like I said, in the end, everything worked out so I can't complain.
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17 Apr, 2019 by Ellen
I contacted Mr. Cabral immediately after getting my ticket. The ticket said it was a misdemeanor traffic violation and I didn't want a chance to go to jail or the stress of having to deal with this on my own. Mr. Cabral worked on my case right from the beginning and kept in contact with me with each step. The ticket was written incorrectly so no one was going to take responsibility at the clerks office to determine which way to interpret the ticket. Mr. Cabral must have visited my case at least 5 times or more before meeting me. He was very professional and approachable. The $500 I paid was well worth the trauma and stress I didn't have to go through.
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28 Dec, 2013 by Anonymous
Tawni was honest about the extra expense of going to trial and encouraged mediation. When we couldn't settle in mediation she was fully prepared for the trial the following day. She was direct when I wandered off subject. I was impressed with her organization and attention to detail. She thinks before she speaks, she is innovative and collaborative. I liked that a lot, I felt involved in my own divorce. She is responsive, thorough and was always at appointments or hearings prior to the appointed time. She is cool, calm, collected, and tough; all of which I needed in this case. She did not disappoint. In fact she changed my opinion of divorce lawyers. I felt cared about.
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08 Jul, 2013 by Anonymous
Tawni is a great attorney. Very responsive, even after hours and very early in the morning. Offers very good advice and helps keep things in perspective, and can get tough when you need her to.
Very highly recommended in matters of family law.
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12 Dec, 2011 by Angela
Tawni not only handled a very volatile and sometimes hostile case with dignity, poise and expertise; Tawni made me feel that the most important aspect was our child! Tawni did not just paint the "pretty picture" she gave me the facts and guided me to making decisions based on the facts. I would trust her again anytime . . . .hoping I do not need to!
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14 Apr, 2023 by Erika
Muy agradecida con el trabajo q el abogado, Lee Balman iso para mi y mi familia . Es un persona q en verdad te ayuda y busca siempre lo mejor para ti . Muchas bendiciones a él y a su equipo .
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09 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
Lee is a terrible lawyer, never answered calls or met dead lines. I found out his law license was suspended for illegal narcotics dealing and cultivation. This was hard to read to say the least. He is a careless individual who will do anything to get more money. He used to be a “ambulance chaser” just took accident cases when it was convenient and money was in it for him, now he is exploiting the patio community and taking their hard earned money. I suggest you stay far far away from this attorney and person.
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30 Sep, 2020 by Teodora
grasias a dios por por poner en nuestro camino al abogado Lee, lucho por nuestro caso,el pone todo su empeño y corazon en cada caso que tiene, cada detalle que encuentra lo convierte en una prueba contundente, dios lo bendiga abogado y a su asistente Lily que tambien es muy profesional. Si quieren ganar su caso busquenlos que no se arepentiran siga adelante ayudando a nuestra comunidad latina dios los bendiga
Gracias
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01 Feb, 2024 by Thom
11 Jul, 2022 by Jen falar
Caring and compassionate professionals
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30 Sep, 2021 by Clint f
22 Jan, 2025 by Tammy bugarin
I cannot express how grateful I am to my attorney and his partners and staff! They have done well by me and represented me with professionalism and empathy which is not always the case with other practices. I would strongly recommend them with a note to keep their practice info handy for friends and acquaintances. One good turn deserves another. Should you retain their services I believe you will not regret it I most certainly do not.
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07 Jan, 2025 by Lola holdings
We do not recommend hiring anyone of these lawyers, very incompetent in our experience with them
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07 Jan, 2025 by Ooh lala
In my opinion these partners care more about their pockets than the quality of work they provide, or outcome for their clients .
Do not recommend hiring anyone from this team.
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24 Dec, 2024 by Andrew off
So, I normally do not write reviews, especially for deeply personal services such as they provide, however my experience with these people was so poor I felt it particularly important to share.
If you are interested in the details I will provide them below, but I want to sum it up first as most of us do not read entire reviews. I hired these people on Monday Dec 16thand fired them 7 days later. There were two reasons: 1) Communication was worse than poor and 2) the assigned lawyer put more effort into arguing with me than he did in preparing the document I instructed him to write. They were given a chance to correct both mistakes and instead gave me a full refund of the retainer without even so much as an apology. I was left completely stunned by their utter lack of commitment, conviction, and even basic knowledge of the law. This man, and this firm should be completely embarrassed by this.
The full story:
I conducted interviews with multiple firms, this company was my second choice. I was clear during my interviews exactly what the situation was, what my expectations were and what my goals were. Every firm I spoke with all said the same thing “absolutely no problem “. I was told on on Wednesday the 11th during the interview with this firm that lawyer a would be a good fit. I paid the retainer on the following Monday and was immediately told that lawyer a was no longer available. I was assigned to lawyer b, who I immediately made an appointment with. This was Monday afternoon.
On Tuesday Mr. B called me 1.25 hours early, where we had (what I thought to be) a productive conversation. He said he would pull what he needed from public records and get back to me with the documents as well as a “strategy” within a couple of days.
At nearly 4:30 on Friday afternoon (after I complained that he had not reached out) Mr. B sent me an email where he lectured me about positioning, then he stated he was not able to pull the document he needed. In my response email I pointed out what he was arguing was not even relevant to the situation, then I asked him why he waited to ask for the document. I also pointed out that not only does the law entitles me to exactly what I’m asking for, but every lawyer I asked including his boss disagrees with his opinion of the situation. I gave Mr. B 4 hours to do what he was hired to do, with a deadline of noon on Monday the 23rd. I also called his boss and leaving a voicemail requesting to speak with her Monday morning.
Monday Dec 23 at 2 pm I called the boss, got voicemail again and told her it might be time to start talking about a refund. I then sent Mr. B, the boss and the paralegal an email saying time was up and I had seen no effort at all. I asked why I shouldn’t fire him.
I never received any response from Mr. B, his paralegal or the boss. I did however get an email from someone to process the refund less then one hour after the email sent to Mr. B. Had the money back before the end of the day on Monday.
Please do not hire these people. Mr. B was the second choice of my second choice, and I’m so thankful he showed me his incompetence before he even reached out to opposing counsel. The utter stupidity and incompetence was overwhelming to say the least. I feel so sorry for anyone who is foolish enough to hire them. The only good thing is they didn’t charge me for the 30 minute phone call or that poorly thought-out email, most likely in hopes that I wouldn’t share my story
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15 Nov, 2024 by Ryan mchugh
I used them for a family matter and things went just fine, then we wanted to utilize their services for estate planning. We met with our attorney, she ended up leaving and we were never notified. She billed our retainer for thousands prior to leaving and not only we were never notified they just sent emails requesting to replenish our retainer. Six months later someone finally calls and I explain the situation and simply ask to be made whole so we can continue the work that never started. They refused, for 4 months I was passed around between paralegals until finally requesting a refund of the remaining retainer. No invoices were provided, no work and nothing to show for the money spent. I have 4 attorney offices in retainer for other needs and never have I had such a bad experience. Find a boutique firm with a reputable track record.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Karina english-huerta
I hired Attorney Matt Patton in July of 2023 to help me with my divorce. From the very first moment I met Matt, he was not only professional and knowledgeable, but he made me feel supported, empowered, understood, and at ease. What should have taken a few months to process took over a year because of things outside both of our control. Matt was there for me every step of the way and felt my frustrations as his own. He did everything in his power to get this handled for me quickly and efficiently.
Throughout, Matt was communicative, kind, and represented me with integrity and grit. One of the more notable parts of Matt’s representation of me was whenever we had mediations or hearings in front of the Court, he stood up for me in ways that I have never been able to do for myself. To have a lawyer like that in my corner meant more to me than words can describe. I can honestly say that I would not have been able to make it through this process without him.
Matt was able to get me everything I asked for and more. For the high level of representation I received, and for the care he gave to me and my case from the beginning to the end (especially in such an emotionally charged and delicate situation), Matt was worth every penny I spent to hire him as my lawyer. I could not give him a higher recommendation.
Thank you, Matt, from the bottom of my heart, and thank you to your amazing Paralegal, Amanda, for making this process as least painful and as smooth as possible given the circumstances. You guys are truly the best!
-Karina
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19 Dec, 2023 by Anonymous
When he handled a case in which I was the victim, Jbili showed up with no investigator’s notes and no idea what, if anything, the county’s investigators had discovered.
Ironically, the accused was readily available and easily located had Jbili only done his job. Due to his lack of professionalism the guilty party walked.
Maybe he’s mended his ways but my experience is that once a lawyer is a slacker he’ll always be a slacker.
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25 Jul, 2022 by Amanda bumbala
Debbie was extremely kind and understanding to my situation. She was a tremendous help!
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17 Jun, 2022 by Anonymous
Mr. Jbili, is an in competent attorney. Takes your money and you get a plea deal. Mr. Jbili is not in it to fight for you he’s in it to make a quick 5,000.00. Then he forces you to take a plea. That’s why he’s cheaper than other well know. Attorneys because he is not willing to fight for you. And everything you ask him is always bad news. Never anything positive from this man. He is not an honest attorney and he was conversating with the so called victim, who set me up. Please if you care about your family member do not retain this man. He’s not worth it. He lies also. Who wants an attorney like this? No one. BEWARE OF KHALID JBILI. Don’t waste your time or money.
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22 Jan, 2025 by Tammy bugarin
I cannot express how grateful I am to my attorney and his partners and staff! They have done well by me and represented me with professionalism and empathy which is not always the case with other practices. I would strongly recommend them with a note to keep their practice info handy for friends and acquaintances. One good turn deserves another. Should you retain their services I believe you will not regret it I most certainly do not.
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07 Jan, 2025 by Lola holdings
We do not recommend hiring anyone of these lawyers, very incompetent in our experience with them
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07 Jan, 2025 by Ooh lala
In my opinion these partners care more about their pockets than the quality of work they provide, or outcome for their clients .
Do not recommend hiring anyone from this team.
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10 Dec, 2024 by Daniel taylor
I can't say enough positive things about my representation from Ogborn Mihn, LLP. Jason Wesoky and his team were amazing to work with in a tough case. Jason was accurate in his predictions, was objective and rational with advice, and a professional guiding voice during challenging times. The team (Julie, Alyssa, and Jason) also did an amazing job communicating where things were at, what to expect next, and reasonable timelines for events to unfold. I always felt highly informed. I would recommend Jason Wesoky and Ogborn Mihn, LLP. They certainly had my interests in mind and went to work to protect me.
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21 Nov, 2024 by Zach thode
Clayton was top notch and found great ways to proceed with helping me in a complex issue.
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02 Aug, 2024 by Ken graham
I had an excellent experience with the Law Office of Nicholas J. Vail, PLLC. I was referred to Nick through colleagues for assistance with creating an operating agreement and understanding the nuances of business ownership types and decision-making processes between business partners. Nick was exceptionally responsive, thoroughly addressing all my questions and providing clear explanations of how to structure my business. He also offered valuable advice on finding a registered agent and detailed the necessary steps for filing. Nick's professionalism and expertise made the entire process smooth and informative. I highly recommend his services for anyone in need of business legal guidance.
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17 Sep, 2024 by Mike bishop
20 Aug, 2023 by Lorrie ray
Reasonable prices for wills and trusts from knowledgeable attorneys.
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22 Jul, 2023 by Justin case
Had a very good , positive experience.
Very professional !
Meticulous to detail !
I highly recommend them !!
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01 Aug, 2018 by Anonymous
I reached out to Karin for legal help in the middle of a difficult, complicated legal situation I had with my daughter and her father. My case had a some history to it that made representation somewhat daunting. Karin has a steadiness that allowed her to dive in and steer clear of the various details that could detract from a straightforward approach to my case. She held firm on the goal of the case and showed that she thoroughly cared about my position and the welfare of my daughter.
My case was bumped four times over the course of a year. This was painful and frustrating. It was comforting to have Karin there to help me remain patient and I never once felt like her support wavered.
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01 Mar, 2017 by Scott
I paid her a lot of money up front. Nothing was moving forward with my case. I had absolutely no progress and nothing was done. I stopped using her and she sent me another bill in the mail (thousands). I refused to pay because again, because nothing was done to help me. She sent it to a bill agency and I paid it and it is still showing I did not pay it (years later). So now I am trying to get her to take it off county records years later.
I am a low income single dad and I was taken to the cleaners.
All I wanted was to see my daughter more and I came out in debt with no progress.
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22 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
Karin, showed patience, knowledge and experience in handling my case. Excellent communication about the case and what to expect in each step of the process.
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12 Dec, 2024 by Emily vasquez
Dawn Gould was great through my case, which lasted over a year. She is very thorough, compassionate, but will give it to you straight and be sure you know what the law says and what you ought to expect. She will respond professionally and firmly with opposing attorneys and will not allow anyone to push you (or her) around!
I don’t plan to ever need her specialties again, but if I do, at least I know where to turn!
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09 Dec, 2024 by Heather stockman
She gave us a lot of information that we would not have known about at all. We felt we at least had a good case after our consultation.
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05 Dec, 2024 by Janelle harris
Contacted the Harris Law Firm regarding my divorce, they offered a 30 minute free consultation, they were very nice, thorough and answered all questions. I'd highly recommend them.
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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.
