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07 Oct, 2024 by Chequita morstorf
20 Aug, 2024 by Shelby moon
Taren is, hands down, the best attorney to work with! I am extremely grateful for everything her and her staff have done! Taren is very caring, very trustworthy, and very honest! I highly recommend her to everyone! Thank you for everything! Y’all are the best!
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03 May, 2024 by Deb simmons
17 Dec, 2024 by Sarah wolf
For what I'm the owner
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07 Nov, 2024 by Tk tucker
For something as stressful, daunting, and confusing as bankruptcy, Andrea and Mr. McMahan are the best people to have on your team.
They’re both honest, direct, no-nonsense kind of people. Poor Mr. McMahan had to give me a full lesson on equity as I wasn’t understanding but ensured we were on the same page by the end. He’ll tell you what he thinks the best option is for you, even if that means not hiring him.
Andrea is a superstar. She is incredibly kind, quick-witted, and was just downright lovely to work with. I felt extremely at ease knowing she was helping me get all my paperwork together and being able to keep my car felt like a win for both of us.
I don’t know why anyone would pick any other office to work with.
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06 Nov, 2024 by Patricia walker
01 Nov, 2024 by Zo marcy
Lack of accountability and no respect for their client. Lazy and disrespectful. Likes to blackmail clients when they post a negative review. Quid pro quo: this for that “you take your negative review down and I’ll actually do my job if you don't I wont”. Childish and evil. You will reap what you sow.
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29 Oct, 2024 by Judah marshall
BUYERS BEWARE!
As a client who sought legal assistance from Eddie Valdez, I am compelled to express my profound disappointment and frustration with the services provided. My experience with Mr. Valdez was marked by a glaring lack of communication, exorbitant fees, and a complete disregard for my concerns and inquiries regarding my case.
From the outset, I entrusted Eddie Valdez with the task of representing me in a legal matter pertaining to matters involving my personal property. Despite assurances of diligent representation, the reality was starkly different. Throughout the duration of my legal proceedings, communication from Mr. Valdez was virtually nonexistent. Phone calls and texts went unanswered, leaving me in a state of perpetual uncertainty and anxiety regarding the progress of my case.
Compounding this egregious lack of communication was the exorbitant fee of $1700 charged by Eddie Valdez for my representation. Despite the hefty financial investment, the return on this investment was abysmal, to say the least. Eddie Valdez provided little to no substantive assistance in facilitating the return of my property, effectively rendering the exorbitant fee unjustifiable.
Moreover, Eddie Valdez demonstrated a shocking lack of professionalism by blatantly ignoring my attempts at correspondence and failing to address my direct inquiry regarding their continued representation. This disregard for basic client communication not only undermined the integrity of my case but also reflected poorly on Eddie Valdez's commitment to ethical and responsible legal practice.
In essence, my experience with Eddie Valdez can only be described as a gross misrepresentation of legal representation. The lack of communication, coupled with exorbitant fees and a blatant disregard for client concerns, has left me profoundly disillusioned with the legal profession as a whole.
In conclusion, I would strongly caution anyone considering enlisting the services of Eddie Valdez to proceed with extreme caution. The level of unprofessionalism and incompetence demonstrated throughout my interaction with Eddie Valdez is simply unacceptable. As a client who entrusted and paid for Eddie Valdez’s services with a matter of utmost importance, I am deeply disappointed and regretful of my decision to do so.
UPDATE: This review was initially posted in May of 2024 after posting, this attorney Eddie Valdez reached out to me in an effort to coerce me to take down this review. I conceded and initially took the review down because he had promised to actually do his job for me. It is now October of 2024, he still has not done his job nor has he fulfilled what I paid him $1,700 to do. Even after the matter he continues to be unprofessional, unproductive, and does not want you to see his negative reviews. So in an effort to give the people the truth i am reposting my review here, and i will be contacting our states department of justice to file a complaint. THIS GUY IS NOT AN ATTORNEY YOU WANT TO HIRE. I attached screenshots of our interaction where he specifically mentions not wanting to do his job because I posted a negative review, I also attached a screenshot of him telling me he wasn’t going to do his job because of my intention to repost my review. Just keep in mind, this is someone who is supposed to be a professional. All I asked for was good communication, and he made me seem as though I was asking too much.
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30 Jul, 2024 by Rhonda mccants
Very Very Very Good Attorney!
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27 Mar, 2024 by Benjamín puentez
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12 Mar, 2024 by Howdy do
Dont handle cases dealing w GAP
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29 Feb, 2024 by Colten miller
The firm does not care about morals or ethics. I used Taylor Stein as my attorney for a couple of years and he did nothing to advance my case. He let the opposing counsel continuously set court dates for us then cancel them. The firm’s secretaries are no better, I have been talking to Amy for months concerning my money back due to no services being given, she will lie and even just not respond to you. I have contacted the BAR and KSWO to let people know how this firm operates. Your money will be “in the final stages of being refunded” for months. CROOKS!
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01 Nov, 2024 by Zo marcy
Lack of accountability and no respect for their client. Lazy and disrespectful. Likes to blackmail clients when they post a negative review. Quid pro quo: this for that “you take your negative review down and I’ll actually do my job if you don't I wont”. Childish and evil. You will reap what you sow.
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29 Oct, 2024 by Judah marshall
BUYERS BEWARE!
As a client who sought legal assistance from Eddie Valdez, I am compelled to express my profound disappointment and frustration with the services provided. My experience with Mr. Valdez was marked by a glaring lack of communication, exorbitant fees, and a complete disregard for my concerns and inquiries regarding my case.
From the outset, I entrusted Eddie Valdez with the task of representing me in a legal matter pertaining to matters involving my personal property. Despite assurances of diligent representation, the reality was starkly different. Throughout the duration of my legal proceedings, communication from Mr. Valdez was virtually nonexistent. Phone calls and texts went unanswered, leaving me in a state of perpetual uncertainty and anxiety regarding the progress of my case.
Compounding this egregious lack of communication was the exorbitant fee of $1700 charged by Eddie Valdez for my representation. Despite the hefty financial investment, the return on this investment was abysmal, to say the least. Eddie Valdez provided little to no substantive assistance in facilitating the return of my property, effectively rendering the exorbitant fee unjustifiable.
Moreover, Eddie Valdez demonstrated a shocking lack of professionalism by blatantly ignoring my attempts at correspondence and failing to address my direct inquiry regarding their continued representation. This disregard for basic client communication not only undermined the integrity of my case but also reflected poorly on Eddie Valdez's commitment to ethical and responsible legal practice.
In essence, my experience with Eddie Valdez can only be described as a gross misrepresentation of legal representation. The lack of communication, coupled with exorbitant fees and a blatant disregard for client concerns, has left me profoundly disillusioned with the legal profession as a whole.
In conclusion, I would strongly caution anyone considering enlisting the services of Eddie Valdez to proceed with extreme caution. The level of unprofessionalism and incompetence demonstrated throughout my interaction with Eddie Valdez is simply unacceptable. As a client who entrusted and paid for Eddie Valdez’s services with a matter of utmost importance, I am deeply disappointed and regretful of my decision to do so.
UPDATE: This review was initially posted in May of 2024 after posting, this attorney Eddie Valdez reached out to me in an effort to coerce me to take down this review. I conceded and initially took the review down because he had promised to actually do his job for me. It is now October of 2024, he still has not done his job nor has he fulfilled what I paid him $1,700 to do. Even after the matter he continues to be unprofessional, unproductive, and does not want you to see his negative reviews. So in an effort to give the people the truth i am reposting my review here, and i will be contacting our states department of justice to file a complaint. THIS GUY IS NOT AN ATTORNEY YOU WANT TO HIRE. I attached screenshots of our interaction where he specifically mentions not wanting to do his job because I posted a negative review, I also attached a screenshot of him telling me he wasn’t going to do his job because of my intention to repost my review. Just keep in mind, this is someone who is supposed to be a professional. All I asked for was good communication, and he made me seem as though I was asking too much.
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30 Jul, 2024 by Rhonda mccants
Very Very Very Good Attorney!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Sandra white
Horrible horrible law firm & just horrible human beings in general. Not sure how they sleep at night, oh I know...in there multi-million dollar houses that there victims have paid for! These people truly disgust me. My daughter worked nights, doubles & weekends away from her family just to save enough retainer money for these crooks to just take it then pretty much throw it in our face! You are better off getting a court appointed lawyer or representing yourself because once they get your hard earned money you will never hear from them again. Please please do yourself a favor & stear clear! If I could of written a review without giving a star trust me I would have! They DO NOT care about anyone but themselves! My daughter was trying to regain custody of her daughter back after a family member took her & Leah and Toni totally took advantage of her vulnerability and desperation!
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03 Jul, 2024 by Jennifer beavers
Please do not use this law firm I can not say this enough . I’m not sure if Leah is in on it but her paralegal is swiping money from anyone and everyone that calls in . They have had 2000 dollars of mine and I haven seen or heard form Leah in a year . Her paralegal is the one that calls me and tells me everything and has been lying to me this entire time . Please do NOT fall for them !! We’ve contacted the Bar Association.
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02 Jul, 2024 by Brandon watson
SCAM ALERT: They will take your money and give you the run around. You will never get ahold of Leah after paying the money and the paralegal Toni sends you on endless loops and false promises of returning your money. STAY FAR AWAY! Reporting to the bar. Does not deserve even one star
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11 Oct, 2024 by Vernita cross
She was my attorney years ago, and I can confidently say she will fight for you! She was responsive and dedicated to delivering the results you expect.
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24 Aug, 2024 by Stacy irwin
My husband and I hired her for a support case against his ex. Hard to get a hold of, very expensive especially for someone who doesn’t take the time to talk to you about your case, doesn’t follow through the way she said she will., I would recommend talking to other lawyers in town. She only left us feeling frustrated and ripped off.
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27 Jan, 2024 by A h
31 Jul, 2022 by Jaiklan bush
He has been a pitbull for my case and deserved every penny spent!!! I can enjoy my life now that he has been totally honest and understanding with me
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16 Jun, 2022 by Zabrina hamilton
If I could give this guy negative stars I would! I went to him seeking help in a divorce from my ex and at the time had 3 very young children and very limited income with no child support coming in. I explained my financial situation to Walker and he agreed to let me make payments to get my divorce underway. One of my kids got sick so needless to say I had to call and let Walker know I wasn't going to be able to make my payment and that I we as needing to put things on hold until I could get my child treatment and catch up with my payments. Walker responded by taking me to small claims court around Christmas time and telling me that "you don't make much money" then ended up sending a garnishment into my job after I had explaine things that led me to get evicted from my home. I AM CASTING MY VOTE FOR ANYONE WHO RUNS AGAINST THIS GUY!
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31 Jul, 2022 by Jaiklan bush
He has been a pitbull for my case and deserved every penny spent!!! I can enjoy my life now that he has been totally honest and understanding with me
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16 Jun, 2022 by Zabrina hamilton
If I could give this guy negative stars I would! I went to him seeking help in a divorce from my ex and at the time had 3 very young children and very limited income with no child support coming in. I explained my financial situation to Walker and he agreed to let me make payments to get my divorce underway. One of my kids got sick so needless to say I had to call and let Walker know I wasn't going to be able to make my payment and that I we as needing to put things on hold until I could get my child treatment and catch up with my payments. Walker responded by taking me to small claims court around Christmas time and telling me that "you don't make much money" then ended up sending a garnishment into my job after I had explaine things that led me to get evicted from my home. I AM CASTING MY VOTE FOR ANYONE WHO RUNS AGAINST THIS GUY!
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02 Mar, 2023 by Terri fields
I have contacted this lawyer twice for help and he refuses to talk to us and doesn’t return calls. I even went into the office to try it that way and he refused to come out of the back. Said he was to busy, said we needed to schedule an appt but the girl at the desk said she didn’t schedule his appts he does and he will call us to get it scheduled. He never called.
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31 Jul, 2022 by Jaiklan bush
He has been a pitbull for my case and deserved every penny spent!!! I can enjoy my life now that he has been totally honest and understanding with me
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16 Jun, 2022 by Zabrina hamilton
If I could give this guy negative stars I would! I went to him seeking help in a divorce from my ex and at the time had 3 very young children and very limited income with no child support coming in. I explained my financial situation to Walker and he agreed to let me make payments to get my divorce underway. One of my kids got sick so needless to say I had to call and let Walker know I wasn't going to be able to make my payment and that I we as needing to put things on hold until I could get my child treatment and catch up with my payments. Walker responded by taking me to small claims court around Christmas time and telling me that "you don't make much money" then ended up sending a garnishment into my job after I had explaine things that led me to get evicted from my home. I AM CASTING MY VOTE FOR ANYONE WHO RUNS AGAINST THIS GUY!
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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.
