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05 Feb, 2024 by Rylie made
Kelly is amazing! Very professional and caring. Thank you for everything
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04 Dec, 2023 by Michelle gellman
22 Apr, 2023 by Labroderick barnett
Kim is the absolute best. I hired her in a short notice and she went above and beyond for me. I came out on top in court. She did exactly what she said she would do. It don't get any better than Kim. I'll recommend her anytime. Very well prepared. The greatest!
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10 Apr, 2024 by O lee
Recently I reached out to Daniel for advice on a legal matter. We spoke less than 5 mins but he was able to locate a record number that I couldn’t previously locate ANYWHERE. He gave me clear instructions to follow, which I did, and it led to the results I needed the same day! I never obtained him as my legal counsel officially and his help took me further than I’d gotten in 8 months of trying alone. FREE OF CHARGE. When I called him I was ready to spend however much necessary to handle my situation, but he saved me God knows how much money. If I ever need an attorney in the future I’ll be sure to turn to them again. Highly recommend!!!
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26 May, 2023 by Natosha adorno
My daughter and her husband just signed for this law office to take their case. So far its not going well. Enterprise called to tell my daughter to bring in the rental by 5 p.m but they have not provided her with any money to purchase a new car after stating her car was totaled. How the heck do they expect her to go back and forth to work? Not to mention, she was hit from the back at no fault of her on. I feel with an Attorney, they should take care of this for my daughter and she should not have stress about this.
I will send an update soon but so far, customer service is not looking good. This should never be an issue when both parties have full coverage insurance. I will update the stars to 5 if they handle business for my babies. Will update soon.
Update- 8.25.24 They did finally pay off my daughters car. My daughter had to continually call the office ,all in all I will upgrade them to a 4 star but they need to reach out to the clients more often and communicate better.
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08 Mar, 2023 by Sherissa goodson
Daniel is amazing at what he does. Used him for my case with child custody and he is very knowledgeable and sets realistic expectations. He was there to answer all of my questions and guide me along what can be a painful process. Knowing that I had Daniel on my side made this process so much easier. Anytime I was unsure, Daniel was sure to lay out the options and allowed me to make decisions on what I wanted to do. I will continue to use him on this case as needed and for any legal needs moving forward. He is truly someone who will go to bat for you and cares for his clients.
The staff there is so polite as well when I do need to call.
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13 Aug, 2024 by Katey welch
Over the course of 3 years Chance helped my husband and I with a custody case then later an adoption case. I am beyond grateful for all the help and hoops she jumped for us. Would definitely recommend her!
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26 Jun, 2024 by Chelsea stigers
Mary is a smart & precise. She has your back & gives realistic expectations. I’m happy I found her & Melanie as they are the best lawyer & paralegal team I’ve met. Family law is not a fun experience, but to have them by your side is a comfort. After nearly 5 years of knowing her,I’ve seen multiple clients that value her work for them. I highly recommended her!
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13 Jun, 2024 by Happy camper
Mary has been working with me now for four years on a very complicated custody case. She is a great lawyer and a great person. She cares about our case, listens to our concerns and is very competent. In the courtroom, you are proud to have her representing you.
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13 Aug, 2024 by Katey welch
Over the course of 3 years Chance helped my husband and I with a custody case then later an adoption case. I am beyond grateful for all the help and hoops she jumped for us. Would definitely recommend her!
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26 Jun, 2024 by Chelsea stigers
Mary is a smart & precise. She has your back & gives realistic expectations. I’m happy I found her & Melanie as they are the best lawyer & paralegal team I’ve met. Family law is not a fun experience, but to have them by your side is a comfort. After nearly 5 years of knowing her,I’ve seen multiple clients that value her work for them. I highly recommended her!
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13 Jun, 2024 by Happy camper
Mary has been working with me now for four years on a very complicated custody case. She is a great lawyer and a great person. She cares about our case, listens to our concerns and is very competent. In the courtroom, you are proud to have her representing you.
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13 Aug, 2024 by Katey welch
Over the course of 3 years Chance helped my husband and I with a custody case then later an adoption case. I am beyond grateful for all the help and hoops she jumped for us. Would definitely recommend her!
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26 Jun, 2024 by Chelsea stigers
Mary is a smart & precise. She has your back & gives realistic expectations. I’m happy I found her & Melanie as they are the best lawyer & paralegal team I’ve met. Family law is not a fun experience, but to have them by your side is a comfort. After nearly 5 years of knowing her,I’ve seen multiple clients that value her work for them. I highly recommended her!
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13 Jun, 2024 by Happy camper
Mary has been working with me now for four years on a very complicated custody case. She is a great lawyer and a great person. She cares about our case, listens to our concerns and is very competent. In the courtroom, you are proud to have her representing you.
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20 Jun, 2019 by Thadius
I met and started working with Brandon Epperson back in 2012. I knew Brandon was going to be efficient, professional and someone great to work with when I showed up at 6:45AM for my first appointment with him at 7AM and he was already there ready to go.
Brandon did an absolutely incredible job for me during my divorce and subsequent legal battles over the past few years. He knows the laws and legal aspects of every possible situation and is able to explain everything in great detail where you can understand it and relate it to your situation.
I am in a much better situation with my living situation, my son and my divorce because of Brandon and his work and I have continued to utilize him for advice over the years because of my tumultuous situation. Brandon is fair, professional, knowledgeable, and will fight all day and night for you and that’s someone I want to be associated with. I will continue to use Brandon going forward and would highly recommend him to anyone.
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20 Jun, 2016 by Anonymous
D. Brandon Epperson has respresented us for multiple cases. He has always been very honest, even when it wasn't what we may have wanted to hear. He kept us informed of the status of our cases, did not hesitate to spend countless hours on the phone with us and responded effectively to our emails as well. While I know our cases may have been standard, he never made us feel like he was going through standard motions and he always made us feel like a top priority. When the time comes for us to need an attorney again, he will be the first one that we call.
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06 Oct, 2015 by Carolyn
The experience with my lawyer was a very enlightening experience. He and his staff were very professional and very responsive. I would hire them again in a heart beat...but I would also realize that I would have my pocketbook open to pay for the attention. That was my enlightenment experience. Each phone call...each email...each interaction had a charge to it. But again...it was a business transaction and my completed case got me more than I had expected...so the unplanned expense was well worth it for the long run.
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20 Jun, 2024 by Tapiwa chikwenya
They took care of me end to end. Will 100% count on them to have my best interests at heart on any legal issues.
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01 Feb, 2024 by Logan bell
Don’t send mail to people who have never interacted with this law firm
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06 Sep, 2023 by Foe
Tim powers and his firm is a joke!!! They make promises to get you locked in a contract and after that you can't talk to anyone but they will call when they want some money but don't do the work to earn it they treat minorities like they beneath them don't waste your time with this firm had I Che ked the reviews 1st I would have went elsewhere!!!
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24 Nov, 2019 by Anonymous
Our practice hired Daniel Jones to help with multiple complex issues involving contracts that were detrimental to our practice. I thought we would lose our business and our home. With his expertise we were able to terminate the contracts and did not lose anything. Daniel is very knowledgeable, efficient, down to earth and was quick to respond to our endless questions. He could have easily charged us significantly more money but advised us of the most cost efficient route. I highly recommend his services.
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08 Feb, 2019 by Anonymous
I had a legal disagreement with another party involving non payment and a contract dispute. I wanted to see if I could resolve the issue on my own but after months of failed attempts it was clear the other party wouldn’t budge. I contacted Dan as it was clear I needed legal help collecting the money. After consulting with Dan and providing my records, he was able to find additional money I was owed. Over the course of a couple weeks Dan made full payment demand on my behalf and corresponded with the other party citing several legal case decisions in my favor. Eventually after some back-and-forth, the other party caved providing the entire full payment to me plus my attorney costs. Luckily, I was unable to resolve the matter on my own and hired Dan. Otherwise, I would’ve received much less than I was owed.
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07 Feb, 2019 by Nancy
We hired Mr. Jones to probate my mother's will. He was expedient, compassionate, and very detailed. It was a pleasure having him help us during a very difficult time. I will definitely contact him in the future.
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25 Oct, 2024 by Brian mai
Mr. Voyles responded to my inquiry in a very timely manner, I appreciated that he took time to listen and understand my inquiry completely before giving his legal advice. I am impressed with his legal knowledge and professionalism, and would wholeheartedly recommend him!
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24 Oct, 2024 by Andrew l.
After paying a total of $300 for two consultations, 15-min each, at a different law firm and not receiving sufficient guidance on how to move forward with my situation regarding a real estate matter, I decided to continue my search in finding what I deemed to be adequate legal counsel.
Therefore, I conducted an online search and came across the Law Office of Bradley Voyles. His reviews seemed extraordinary, and I was eager to give his office a call in hopes of setting up an appointment to speak with him as soon as he was available to meet with me.
When I called his office, I was hoping I would be able to quickly pay my consultation fees and schedule an appointment with Mr. Voyles to have my issues addressed within the next 1-2 weeks or so. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find out from his receptionist that although Mr. Voyles was currently in court at the time of my call, I was promised he would call me back later that same day to go over my concerns.
From the moment I called Mr. Voyles's office, I was immediately impressed at how courteous his staff was, and in how responsive Mr. Voyles was in getting back to me in the same day. I was not expecting this level of service at all!
Furthermore, when I called his office, I was surprised that at no time during the call were consultation fees ever brought up. Usually law offices want to charge your credit card lots of $$$ before you can even just say, "hello" to an attorney. But this was not the case here. I genuinely felt like Mr. Voyles and his staff's primary concern was just immediately addressing my concerns and nothing more.
In fact, when Mr. Voyles called me, he spoke to me for over 40 minutes. He also asked me to email him documentation and real estate contracts regarding some of the matters I discussed with him, and after wrapping up our conversation, he still never asked for any consultation fees.
I'm honestly in awe at how patient Mr. Voyles was with me during the call and with how informative he had been. The level of legal service I was provided by him was unparalleled to anything I've received elsewhere. I honestly cannot see myself entertaining another law firm on any related legal matters, just based off the recent experiences I've had with Mr. Voyles and his staff.
Mr. Voyles, this is how you create relationships that are mutually beneficial between the attorney and client! Thank you so much for everything you've done to help me!
Sincerely,
Andrew L.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Michelle gell
Bradley Voyles was very informative. He helped me understand what was and wasn’t needed in our current situation and also shared what we could do to ease issues when our children have to deal with our estate.
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25 Oct, 2024 by Brian mai
Mr. Voyles responded to my inquiry in a very timely manner, I appreciated that he took time to listen and understand my inquiry completely before giving his legal advice. I am impressed with his legal knowledge and professionalism, and would wholeheartedly recommend him!
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24 Oct, 2024 by Andrew l.
After paying a total of $300 for two consultations, 15-min each, at a different law firm and not receiving sufficient guidance on how to move forward with my situation regarding a real estate matter, I decided to continue my search in finding what I deemed to be adequate legal counsel.
Therefore, I conducted an online search and came across the Law Office of Bradley Voyles. His reviews seemed extraordinary, and I was eager to give his office a call in hopes of setting up an appointment to speak with him as soon as he was available to meet with me.
When I called his office, I was hoping I would be able to quickly pay my consultation fees and schedule an appointment with Mr. Voyles to have my issues addressed within the next 1-2 weeks or so. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find out from his receptionist that although Mr. Voyles was currently in court at the time of my call, I was promised he would call me back later that same day to go over my concerns.
From the moment I called Mr. Voyles's office, I was immediately impressed at how courteous his staff was, and in how responsive Mr. Voyles was in getting back to me in the same day. I was not expecting this level of service at all!
Furthermore, when I called his office, I was surprised that at no time during the call were consultation fees ever brought up. Usually law offices want to charge your credit card lots of $$$ before you can even just say, "hello" to an attorney. But this was not the case here. I genuinely felt like Mr. Voyles and his staff's primary concern was just immediately addressing my concerns and nothing more.
In fact, when Mr. Voyles called me, he spoke to me for over 40 minutes. He also asked me to email him documentation and real estate contracts regarding some of the matters I discussed with him, and after wrapping up our conversation, he still never asked for any consultation fees.
I'm honestly in awe at how patient Mr. Voyles was with me during the call and with how informative he had been. The level of legal service I was provided by him was unparalleled to anything I've received elsewhere. I honestly cannot see myself entertaining another law firm on any related legal matters, just based off the recent experiences I've had with Mr. Voyles and his staff.
Mr. Voyles, this is how you create relationships that are mutually beneficial between the attorney and client! Thank you so much for everything you've done to help me!
Sincerely,
Andrew L.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Michelle gell
Bradley Voyles was very informative. He helped me understand what was and wasn’t needed in our current situation and also shared what we could do to ease issues when our children have to deal with our estate.
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25 Oct, 2024 by Brian mai
Mr. Voyles responded to my inquiry in a very timely manner, I appreciated that he took time to listen and understand my inquiry completely before giving his legal advice. I am impressed with his legal knowledge and professionalism, and would wholeheartedly recommend him!
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24 Oct, 2024 by Andrew l.
After paying a total of $300 for two consultations, 15-min each, at a different law firm and not receiving sufficient guidance on how to move forward with my situation regarding a real estate matter, I decided to continue my search in finding what I deemed to be adequate legal counsel.
Therefore, I conducted an online search and came across the Law Office of Bradley Voyles. His reviews seemed extraordinary, and I was eager to give his office a call in hopes of setting up an appointment to speak with him as soon as he was available to meet with me.
When I called his office, I was hoping I would be able to quickly pay my consultation fees and schedule an appointment with Mr. Voyles to have my issues addressed within the next 1-2 weeks or so. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find out from his receptionist that although Mr. Voyles was currently in court at the time of my call, I was promised he would call me back later that same day to go over my concerns.
From the moment I called Mr. Voyles's office, I was immediately impressed at how courteous his staff was, and in how responsive Mr. Voyles was in getting back to me in the same day. I was not expecting this level of service at all!
Furthermore, when I called his office, I was surprised that at no time during the call were consultation fees ever brought up. Usually law offices want to charge your credit card lots of $$$ before you can even just say, "hello" to an attorney. But this was not the case here. I genuinely felt like Mr. Voyles and his staff's primary concern was just immediately addressing my concerns and nothing more.
In fact, when Mr. Voyles called me, he spoke to me for over 40 minutes. He also asked me to email him documentation and real estate contracts regarding some of the matters I discussed with him, and after wrapping up our conversation, he still never asked for any consultation fees.
I'm honestly in awe at how patient Mr. Voyles was with me during the call and with how informative he had been. The level of legal service I was provided by him was unparalleled to anything I've received elsewhere. I honestly cannot see myself entertaining another law firm on any related legal matters, just based off the recent experiences I've had with Mr. Voyles and his staff.
Mr. Voyles, this is how you create relationships that are mutually beneficial between the attorney and client! Thank you so much for everything you've done to help me!
Sincerely,
Andrew L.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Michelle gell
Bradley Voyles was very informative. He helped me understand what was and wasn’t needed in our current situation and also shared what we could do to ease issues when our children have to deal with our estate.
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25 Oct, 2024 by Brian mai
Mr. Voyles responded to my inquiry in a very timely manner, I appreciated that he took time to listen and understand my inquiry completely before giving his legal advice. I am impressed with his legal knowledge and professionalism, and would wholeheartedly recommend him!
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24 Oct, 2024 by Andrew l.
After paying a total of $300 for two consultations, 15-min each, at a different law firm and not receiving sufficient guidance on how to move forward with my situation regarding a real estate matter, I decided to continue my search in finding what I deemed to be adequate legal counsel.
Therefore, I conducted an online search and came across the Law Office of Bradley Voyles. His reviews seemed extraordinary, and I was eager to give his office a call in hopes of setting up an appointment to speak with him as soon as he was available to meet with me.
When I called his office, I was hoping I would be able to quickly pay my consultation fees and schedule an appointment with Mr. Voyles to have my issues addressed within the next 1-2 weeks or so. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find out from his receptionist that although Mr. Voyles was currently in court at the time of my call, I was promised he would call me back later that same day to go over my concerns.
From the moment I called Mr. Voyles's office, I was immediately impressed at how courteous his staff was, and in how responsive Mr. Voyles was in getting back to me in the same day. I was not expecting this level of service at all!
Furthermore, when I called his office, I was surprised that at no time during the call were consultation fees ever brought up. Usually law offices want to charge your credit card lots of $$$ before you can even just say, "hello" to an attorney. But this was not the case here. I genuinely felt like Mr. Voyles and his staff's primary concern was just immediately addressing my concerns and nothing more.
In fact, when Mr. Voyles called me, he spoke to me for over 40 minutes. He also asked me to email him documentation and real estate contracts regarding some of the matters I discussed with him, and after wrapping up our conversation, he still never asked for any consultation fees.
I'm honestly in awe at how patient Mr. Voyles was with me during the call and with how informative he had been. The level of legal service I was provided by him was unparalleled to anything I've received elsewhere. I honestly cannot see myself entertaining another law firm on any related legal matters, just based off the recent experiences I've had with Mr. Voyles and his staff.
Mr. Voyles, this is how you create relationships that are mutually beneficial between the attorney and client! Thank you so much for everything you've done to help me!
Sincerely,
Andrew L.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Michelle gell
Bradley Voyles was very informative. He helped me understand what was and wasn’t needed in our current situation and also shared what we could do to ease issues when our children have to deal with our estate.
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25 Oct, 2024 by Brian mai
Mr. Voyles responded to my inquiry in a very timely manner, I appreciated that he took time to listen and understand my inquiry completely before giving his legal advice. I am impressed with his legal knowledge and professionalism, and would wholeheartedly recommend him!
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24 Oct, 2024 by Andrew l.
After paying a total of $300 for two consultations, 15-min each, at a different law firm and not receiving sufficient guidance on how to move forward with my situation regarding a real estate matter, I decided to continue my search in finding what I deemed to be adequate legal counsel.
Therefore, I conducted an online search and came across the Law Office of Bradley Voyles. His reviews seemed extraordinary, and I was eager to give his office a call in hopes of setting up an appointment to speak with him as soon as he was available to meet with me.
When I called his office, I was hoping I would be able to quickly pay my consultation fees and schedule an appointment with Mr. Voyles to have my issues addressed within the next 1-2 weeks or so. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find out from his receptionist that although Mr. Voyles was currently in court at the time of my call, I was promised he would call me back later that same day to go over my concerns.
From the moment I called Mr. Voyles's office, I was immediately impressed at how courteous his staff was, and in how responsive Mr. Voyles was in getting back to me in the same day. I was not expecting this level of service at all!
Furthermore, when I called his office, I was surprised that at no time during the call were consultation fees ever brought up. Usually law offices want to charge your credit card lots of $$$ before you can even just say, "hello" to an attorney. But this was not the case here. I genuinely felt like Mr. Voyles and his staff's primary concern was just immediately addressing my concerns and nothing more.
In fact, when Mr. Voyles called me, he spoke to me for over 40 minutes. He also asked me to email him documentation and real estate contracts regarding some of the matters I discussed with him, and after wrapping up our conversation, he still never asked for any consultation fees.
I'm honestly in awe at how patient Mr. Voyles was with me during the call and with how informative he had been. The level of legal service I was provided by him was unparalleled to anything I've received elsewhere. I honestly cannot see myself entertaining another law firm on any related legal matters, just based off the recent experiences I've had with Mr. Voyles and his staff.
Mr. Voyles, this is how you create relationships that are mutually beneficial between the attorney and client! Thank you so much for everything you've done to help me!
Sincerely,
Andrew L.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Michelle gell
Bradley Voyles was very informative. He helped me understand what was and wasn’t needed in our current situation and also shared what we could do to ease issues when our children have to deal with our estate.
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25 Oct, 2024 by Brian mai
Mr. Voyles responded to my inquiry in a very timely manner, I appreciated that he took time to listen and understand my inquiry completely before giving his legal advice. I am impressed with his legal knowledge and professionalism, and would wholeheartedly recommend him!
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24 Oct, 2024 by Andrew l.
After paying a total of $300 for two consultations, 15-min each, at a different law firm and not receiving sufficient guidance on how to move forward with my situation regarding a real estate matter, I decided to continue my search in finding what I deemed to be adequate legal counsel.
Therefore, I conducted an online search and came across the Law Office of Bradley Voyles. His reviews seemed extraordinary, and I was eager to give his office a call in hopes of setting up an appointment to speak with him as soon as he was available to meet with me.
When I called his office, I was hoping I would be able to quickly pay my consultation fees and schedule an appointment with Mr. Voyles to have my issues addressed within the next 1-2 weeks or so. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find out from his receptionist that although Mr. Voyles was currently in court at the time of my call, I was promised he would call me back later that same day to go over my concerns.
From the moment I called Mr. Voyles's office, I was immediately impressed at how courteous his staff was, and in how responsive Mr. Voyles was in getting back to me in the same day. I was not expecting this level of service at all!
Furthermore, when I called his office, I was surprised that at no time during the call were consultation fees ever brought up. Usually law offices want to charge your credit card lots of $$$ before you can even just say, "hello" to an attorney. But this was not the case here. I genuinely felt like Mr. Voyles and his staff's primary concern was just immediately addressing my concerns and nothing more.
In fact, when Mr. Voyles called me, he spoke to me for over 40 minutes. He also asked me to email him documentation and real estate contracts regarding some of the matters I discussed with him, and after wrapping up our conversation, he still never asked for any consultation fees.
I'm honestly in awe at how patient Mr. Voyles was with me during the call and with how informative he had been. The level of legal service I was provided by him was unparalleled to anything I've received elsewhere. I honestly cannot see myself entertaining another law firm on any related legal matters, just based off the recent experiences I've had with Mr. Voyles and his staff.
Mr. Voyles, this is how you create relationships that are mutually beneficial between the attorney and client! Thank you so much for everything you've done to help me!
Sincerely,
Andrew L.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Michelle gell
Bradley Voyles was very informative. He helped me understand what was and wasn’t needed in our current situation and also shared what we could do to ease issues when our children have to deal with our estate.
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25 Oct, 2024 by Brian mai
Mr. Voyles responded to my inquiry in a very timely manner, I appreciated that he took time to listen and understand my inquiry completely before giving his legal advice. I am impressed with his legal knowledge and professionalism, and would wholeheartedly recommend him!
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24 Oct, 2024 by Andrew l.
After paying a total of $300 for two consultations, 15-min each, at a different law firm and not receiving sufficient guidance on how to move forward with my situation regarding a real estate matter, I decided to continue my search in finding what I deemed to be adequate legal counsel.
Therefore, I conducted an online search and came across the Law Office of Bradley Voyles. His reviews seemed extraordinary, and I was eager to give his office a call in hopes of setting up an appointment to speak with him as soon as he was available to meet with me.
When I called his office, I was hoping I would be able to quickly pay my consultation fees and schedule an appointment with Mr. Voyles to have my issues addressed within the next 1-2 weeks or so. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find out from his receptionist that although Mr. Voyles was currently in court at the time of my call, I was promised he would call me back later that same day to go over my concerns.
From the moment I called Mr. Voyles's office, I was immediately impressed at how courteous his staff was, and in how responsive Mr. Voyles was in getting back to me in the same day. I was not expecting this level of service at all!
Furthermore, when I called his office, I was surprised that at no time during the call were consultation fees ever brought up. Usually law offices want to charge your credit card lots of $$$ before you can even just say, "hello" to an attorney. But this was not the case here. I genuinely felt like Mr. Voyles and his staff's primary concern was just immediately addressing my concerns and nothing more.
In fact, when Mr. Voyles called me, he spoke to me for over 40 minutes. He also asked me to email him documentation and real estate contracts regarding some of the matters I discussed with him, and after wrapping up our conversation, he still never asked for any consultation fees.
I'm honestly in awe at how patient Mr. Voyles was with me during the call and with how informative he had been. The level of legal service I was provided by him was unparalleled to anything I've received elsewhere. I honestly cannot see myself entertaining another law firm on any related legal matters, just based off the recent experiences I've had with Mr. Voyles and his staff.
Mr. Voyles, this is how you create relationships that are mutually beneficial between the attorney and client! Thank you so much for everything you've done to help me!
Sincerely,
Andrew L.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Michelle gell
Bradley Voyles was very informative. He helped me understand what was and wasn’t needed in our current situation and also shared what we could do to ease issues when our children have to deal with our estate.
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4.1
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24 Sep, 2024 by Dave mcbride
Working with Natalie Paul was a true pleasure. She and her team(Stephanie Fay) handled my probate case promptly, professionally and compassionately.
After the death of a parent, things can get REALLY confusing for the executor. Along with the inevitable workload of managing my father's affairs to completion, the probate process is a black hole of never ending tasks and spontaneous issues that I'd never anticipated. Over a period of about 6 months Natalie communicated effectively and was able to walk me through the intense and laborious process, all while empathically answering my continuous flow of questions.
Her help was very much appreciated!!
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16 Sep, 2024 by Tyler goodwin
From the second I walked into their office I knew this was the team I wanted working with me. They answered all of my initial questions and concerns regarding my situation. Being a difficult situation I did not want it dragging out for an extended period of time and Kayla and her team did an excellent job getting it handled and finalized in a timely manner. I’m big on communication and everytime I reached out with question I had an answer same day, whether it was directly from Kayla or a member of her team. They made sure I felt comfortable with every decision they made and gave me their professional opinion when it came to my thoughts on certain terms. I would pick this team to represent me again if ever needed.
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10 Jul, 2024 by Katie salazar
A team of fabulous, fierce women. Thank you for understanding me and helping me. Communication skills were always 10/10
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01 May, 2023 by Anonymous
I'd give zero stars if I could.
I had originally started with Hannah and then she handed me to her new associate to help. I jad multiple contempt of court charges that could've been brought against my ex and was told they were being filed. NOTHING was done that was
promised and the attorney didn't even take her own computer to court to show my evidence so she gave the flash drive to the opposing party to pull up and conveniently nothing would show. What kind of idiot does that?
They sure as heck didn't have a problem taking A LOT of money from me whoch was definitely not earned. I even did all of the research amd got them everything they needed. Because of them I'm out 10s of 1000s of $$. My special needs son would've done a better job representing my .
I honestly think she was buddies with my exs attorney so she just let everything slip by . She ruined mine and my boys lives! DON'T USE HER!
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23 Jan, 2023 by Anonymous
Hannah did her due diligence on a lot of factors in my case. She was hired on an an amicus. She’s fair straight to the point of what the expectations are. Listened to my kids concerns and my kids easily communicated and trust her. Very thorough during case with contacts and found out what was best for my kids.
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08 Aug, 2018 by Anonymous
Mrs. Stroud is the best civil attorney in Collin county. She's very smart, knowledgeable and current with Texas family code. She's dedicate her time and work extended hours if the have to in order to understand your case. She achieved in just 3 weeks after she took over my case what my pervious attorney that I fired could not achieve in 13 months. She's also great at predicting outcome. And very honest and straightforward compared to my previous attorney. Thanks Mrs. Stroud! GOD will continue to bless you and your family.
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01 Apr, 2020 by Courtney
I was parked at a gas pump, and semi came through wrong entrance, side swiping and demolitioned my vehicle...the driver gave false information to not only me but the cop. It was almost like I had been robbed, the trucking company tried to just let it go.... I was referred to attorney Mark Montgomery in McKinney TX. His office was committed to getting me a honest settlement, after knowing the driver was dishonest. Mark staff was so well managed and reassured me, they would try for the best possible outcome. Thank for focusing on my my case and taking care of me as your client.
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07 Nov, 2017 by Syd
My case was a very complicated one; there was a criminal case going on, a civil/family case, and I was being sued. Needless to say, it was beyond ugly! On top of that, my first lawyer, despite the fool proof ammo she was given, she not only not only failed miserably, but gave the opposing council and my ex the upper hand. Long story short, Montgomery had to do some serious damage control to even let it be an even playing field. I've never seen anything like him in the courtroom!! He is calm, tactful, assertive, compassionate, aggressive, patient,... whatever he needs to be. He's a pitbull in the courtroom! Unlike anything I've seen, or have even ever heard of! Him and his team are absolutely remarkable! They gave me my life, and more importantly, my family back! I hope I never need a lawyer again, but if I do, Montgomery's my man! I have, and will continue to, refer my loved ones to him. I can't thank you enough Montgomery & team!!!
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06 Sep, 2017 by Richard
Mark has represented me on multiple occasions for different reasons with positive results. Each time I felt that I was dealing with someone who is honest and truly has my best interests at heart. I would absolutely recommend Mark and his team to anyone needing a true ally when navigating the legal system.
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13 Aug, 2021 by Jeremy
I have been working with Leah for the last 2 years, she is absolutely amazing. She knows what she is doing and is very transparent and helpful through the whole court process.
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02 May, 2018 by William
We just finished a case and used Leah as our attorney. She is thoughtful, helpful and a great listener. She walked us through our process and we proceeded without difficulty. She is competent, direct and concise in her dealings with our case. I would hire her again without hesitation.
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20 Feb, 2013 by Jennifer h
My husband and I worked with Leah on a child custody case that involved two different states. Prior to retaining her she assured us she had worked on cases similar to our and that she knew how to handle the case. It took over an entire year and almost three times what she estimated the entire process would cost. We went to court once to have our case dropped and completely redone because she had done everything wrong and did not file the correct paperwork. She continued to tell us that the issues were those of the court loosing paperwork. She then charged us MANY HOURS to fix her mistakes and redo everything the correct way. We even had to hire a lawyer in another state to handle the out of state cases. She assured us should could handle everything, but could not. The second lawyer chanrged us $500.00 and she charged us over $8,000.00 for an uncontested custody case. She also did not tell us some bills were taken out of our retainer. These bills were suprisingly the months she had to redo all of her work. We did not find out she charged us to redo everyting until the case was done and we were expecting our retainer reund.
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30 Sep, 2017 by Jennifer
Having to deal with a school regarding your child is very stressful. You know your child deserves more than they are getting. Every suggestion I have been given, as been a help. Jackie and Sharon are extremely knowledgeable and know what to do. They fight for child at every turn.
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16 Sep, 2017 by Beverly
No one sets out on he wedding day thinking I'm going to get a divorce someday. Sometimes the inevitable happens though and that day does happen. When I reached that day in my own life, my #1 concern was that my son was effected as little as possible and his best interest was put first.
I interviewed several attorneys before meeting Sharon Ramage. After meeting with Sharon I knew she beyond fit the bill. Her background in Social Work gives her the background to have your kids interest covered.
Our divorce was very amicable and other than a few things my ex and I agreed on all points, because of this Sharon offered to handle the entire divorce. This not only saved us thousands of dollars, but allowed us to fast track a lot of the process. Since I hired her, she couldn't give my ex advice on anything but would send & submit things for both of us.
Her office staff is just as amazing. I worked closely with McKenna & Betsy on several occasions and they were just as wonderful.
So if you do find yourself in need of legal counsel for you family matter, I can't think of anyone more qualified than Sharon Ramage.
I wish you all the best!
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13 Nov, 2015 by Randi
Recently hired Sharon to help me in a battle for custody of my son. My situation was complex to say the least but from the beginning she provided me with nothing but confidence, reassurance and truth. I think the best quality is her ability to express to you blunty where you too, are at fault as much as it can feel like a hard reality in the midst of a struggle it is calming and easier to approach the courtroom with your eyes open to every aspect behind it, especially in a case that is not only involving yourself but the well being of your child. Highly recommend her. Not to mention Betsy Ober is always right beside Sharon they mesh well to put you at ease before, during and after your hearing.
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13 Mar, 2024 by Kirsten doan
They mailed my information to the wrong address and basically blamed me for it. I called and left a voicemail and they took all day to call me back. If they can not get my address right, I do not trust them to get anything else right. I've spoken to other attorneys and they are much more organized, reliable, and adamant on helping you.
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09 Mar, 2024 by Richard ciauri
24 Sep, 2024 by Dave mcbride
Working with Natalie Paul was a true pleasure. She and her team(Stephanie Fay) handled my probate case promptly, professionally and compassionately.
After the death of a parent, things can get REALLY confusing for the executor. Along with the inevitable workload of managing my father's affairs to completion, the probate process is a black hole of never ending tasks and spontaneous issues that I'd never anticipated. Over a period of about 6 months Natalie communicated effectively and was able to walk me through the intense and laborious process, all while empathically answering my continuous flow of questions.
Her help was very much appreciated!!
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16 Sep, 2024 by Tyler goodwin
From the second I walked into their office I knew this was the team I wanted working with me. They answered all of my initial questions and concerns regarding my situation. Being a difficult situation I did not want it dragging out for an extended period of time and Kayla and her team did an excellent job getting it handled and finalized in a timely manner. I’m big on communication and everytime I reached out with question I had an answer same day, whether it was directly from Kayla or a member of her team. They made sure I felt comfortable with every decision they made and gave me their professional opinion when it came to my thoughts on certain terms. I would pick this team to represent me again if ever needed.
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10 Jul, 2024 by Katie salazar
A team of fabulous, fierce women. Thank you for understanding me and helping me. Communication skills were always 10/10
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17 Oct, 2014 by John
My company has retained Mr. Curran on two occasions and we have been very pleased with his service and performance. He did exactly what he told us he could do and was very professional about it. He knows the legal system well and we will use him again if the need arises.
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21 Oct, 2010 by Anonymous
If you have no knowledge of the law Michael will swiftly lead you to a Final Order. He doesn't try to leap mountians but he does ask your opinion and gets your full approval before he will speak on your behalf. He doesn't like to play around with what ifs in the slightest and knows what he and you can and cannot control in both the eyes of the court and reality.
In my years involved with these courts I have seen him as the go getter, as well as compasionate for the broken. He is both ruthless when necessary and patient with regard to the hurry up and wait game. He is well versed in family law and would be my choice in an attorney. Just keep him in the room long enough to relay the entire list of relivent facts before going to court.
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26 Sep, 2023 by Matt daquino
Lon helped me in so many ways, he helped do what they said couldn’t be done, he helped me get full custody of my daughter!! I recommend Lon to anyone needing help in Collin county!!
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07 Aug, 2023 by Ana perez
He only wants your money
Ask me to meet up with him and he was drunk
Never answer calls went to go see my husband one time after we gave him the money he never answer the phone
Don’t even have a secretary
He call me another ocasión to ask for money before he was leaving on vacation to San Antonio
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28 Apr, 2023 by Ella
This man is different in every way when it comes to defending and taking care of his client. I was scared from beginning to end and he ALWAYS reassured me everytime that he knows his job and I'm good. And he did bcuz he took good care of my situation and I'm very thankful. And all I want to end this with is.... KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
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23 Jul, 2022 by Behjat
Mrs. Tucker was the judge on last settlement of my divorce case ( 2017-2018). Actual divorce was on 2009 & in 2017 & 2018 financial part which did not finalized by my ex husband was settled on my ex husband favor. Mrs. tucker did not let me to say a word as I open ( with permission in sign language) my moth she hold her hand as sign of stop on my face! And she said stop! She treated me as I am not a human as I do not have any right as I am different than her. It could not have been more humiliating as it was!
The results was under her supervision my divorce degrees of 2009 which was signed and finalized by previous judge was revised to favor of my ex husband! A man who physically, verbally, mentally & emotionally abused me & our two children for 40 years!
As mrs Tucker glanced at me at first she took in on no benefit of the doubt that I am guilty and no human!
It is so unfortunate that our life of living in this world should be judged but a educated judge like this!
This is almost 5 years pasted! I haven’t forgotten . My heart still hurts! I am writing this so people read about it ! I believe in God I am sure he will take care of justice!
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09 Mar, 2012 by Linda
Ms. Tucker was an amazing advocate for my son. She represented him with intelligence and passion that changed my attitude about lawyers. I highly recommend Ms. Tucker to anyone who needs an attorney fully knowledgeable with the law and possessing the capacity to doggedly pursue the best for her client.
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17 Mar, 2011 by Steve
when my wife sued for divorce i was not working so i had to reresent my self and was treated very well. i was told that if i handled my case with no real battles i would be ok. if i were on the other side of this divorce, anglia would be my lawyer.
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27 Apr, 2020 by Anonymous
When I hired David Haynes (extremely low in cost) on a Class C misdemeanor charge. David Haynes told me to plead no contest; (which I thought was the same as pleading guilty) and I knew I had a recorded conversation of the man that filed the false charges; of said man saying "I broke my window; you saw me do it; but your the one going to jail for it, I love it". So, I refused to plead no contest. When I didn't plead no contest and I said "not guilty"; I was immediately arrested; finger printed; and Haynes came to get me in the back room for me to go to my other case that Haynes wasn't involved in. A bad apple; told me to hire Doug Mulder; to appeal and enter the solid evidence of the con artist saying "I broke my window; you saw me do it; but you are the one going to jail for it; I love it". I paid Doug Mulder (high profile criminal defence attorney) $5,000 and gave him the "recording that proved my innocence". Doug Mulder and John Nation Attorney claimed that the appeal was filed in the wrong county; and yet there was a trial in the right county; and Mulder and Nation didn't enter the only evidence needed to prove my innocence. I went to jail for 10 days. I now have a record; whereas if I had done what DAvid Haynes said to do; plead no contest and hope that someone actually signs what DAvid Haynes said I would get "three months deferred ajudification; that would have been a far better outcome for me. In closing; I would tell anyone to hire David Haynes; make sure before you plead no contest that the States offer is in writing; and don't ever think that a more expensive attorney is going to be a better attorney. The only negative that I experienced with Haynes; is that 4 times I told him that I'm not taking a plea; I want to go to trial because there's a bigger picture; Haynes just wouldn't say " okay trial it is; and that will cost me more". All people should be highly skeptical of people of Power. Trust no one is a good motto. The world if filled with trickery. I will never know if I would have actually gotten Deferred Ajudification or Not. But; I still question this: that when I plead "not guilty"; and I didn't sign to a plea agreement; then; "why was I immediately arrested and finger printed"?
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23 Jan, 2019 by Delton
Mr. Haynes reviewed my case with me, explained processes and procedures, discussed circumstances, and prepared me with multiple scenarios, situations, and possible outcomes. He let me ask many questions and showed great concern with all my expectations. He is top notch. He did exactly what he said he'd do, when he said he'd do it, and I couldn't be happier with his counsel.
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05 May, 2017 by Anonymous
David explained the possible outcomes to my criminal charge. He worked with prosecutors to obain probation foe me while everyone else in this highly noted case received prison time. Hope to never require his services in the future but would not hesitate to call on him again
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31 Aug, 2024 by Erin
Stay far away from this attorney unless you like being lied to and put on the back burner. Your case is not important to this man. He is impossible to communicate with because he will not respond until the day before your court date. He refused to invest any time into getting to know the details of my case. He has not provided me with the court documents I have requested time and time again. Now that I have asked for my money back He has completely disappeared and lost all contact. Not that he was really communicating anyway. I say this on the behalf of my court case and a couple others who used him. So it's not just me he ripped off, I know this for a fact. Sadly to say he stole my money and alot more from the people I have talked to. He needs to be removed with his license stripped away so he can't take advantage of another person at the most vulnerable times in their life.
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12 Nov, 2013 by Jerry
Fantistic knowledge of Texas Laws. I would recommend him to anyone that has to go through a divorce. He is very personable and very easy to work with.
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08 Nov, 2013 by Amanda
Jared was formal and professional. He informed me of all the options i had throughout my case, and guided me towards the best path for my situation. I appreciate everything he did for me ! Thank you Mr. J !
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16 Jan, 2023 by Ingrid
Absolute worst lawyer ever! Doesn't explain the steps of your case. Is very hard to communicate with since he barely responds to emails/phone calls. For my case he put my business appraiser two weeks after due date on docket. Lost my witness, $5000 dollars for appraisal, and around $100,000 business value since the judge didn't allow the testimony or appraisal paperwork. Since my husband didn't provide most of the needed paperwork after the discovery phase, we had two 'motion to compel' hearings. Twice Eric did NOT ask for the missing documents at all, even though he recommended these hearings. Again, another waste of time and money. For the final court hearing he was absolutely not prepared and did a horrible job presenting my case. Since the divorce outcome was so bad, he recommended that I'd appeal the judge's decision. Really? You mess it up and blame the judge? I would never, ever recommend him. One would think that $450/hour would bring some knowledge and expertise. Alas!
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31 May, 2017 by Anonymous
I initially hired another lawyer.
Fired her after first hearing.
Hired Eric.
Eric and the entire staff provided the expertise and confidence to win my case. In my opinion, best attorney in Collin County.
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17 May, 2023 by Anonymous
This attorney has no business doing some of the sensitive work he’s doing. In court when addressed by the other side in an aggressive untruthful way, I looked to my attorney to do what he’s there to do, and he was literally twiddling his thumbs looking at the ground while rocking back and forth. He’s been nothing but completely disrespectful and out of line with my family members, and he absolutely has don’t nothing to help me. He never returns calls, or has any contact.
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04 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
I used Mr. Avery for my will. He was extremely knowledgeable and made recommendations for provisions I never would have thought of. He was able to get my will done in a timely manner.
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27 May, 2014 by Anonymous
Hired this lawyer to seal a record. Have been trying to get a status update for 5 months and still he has not responded to calls and emails. He was quick to take my money and slow to do the work.
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11 Sep, 2019 by Anonymous
Robert was a court appointed attorney for me a few years back. he got me off on a pretty serious felony charge. i thank him everyday for that. idk where my life would be if i had gone down for it.
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26 Jun, 2016 by Ashlyn aldrich
Mr. Hultkrantz was assigned to my case as my court-appointed attorney for a misdemeanor charge out of Collin County. He hasn't returned a single phone call I've made to him since assigned (March 2016). The first time I spoke with him was at my first court date, where I was finally able to discuss my concerns over my DL being suspended. He told me I didn't need to worry about this unless I received notice from the state stating my DL was being suspended. A few days later, I received that letter, and I began calling him with urgent messages left as I am the only person in my home with a car and DL. I just wanted advice on how to obtain an ODL, so that I could get to work & basically legally make weekly trips to grocery store, doctor's appointments, etc. He never called me back. I had about 3 business days' notice to figure out getting ODL, to include $, court docs filed, & documentation requested by DPS/Collin County Courts. I had to miss work to do this. At first court date, he told me what the DA was offering & said he wanted to view the video of my arrest. Next court date was almost 2 months later, & he said he wasn't able to view video despite trying to do so on 2 different computers. Immediately, he began to re-discuss the DA's offer. I told him I wouldn't agree to any DA offer until we could view video. I told him I wanted to come view at his office & he reset court for a short interval so that we could do this. He said he would call me that next week to schedule. Two weeks went by, and I didn't hear from him. I began texting him around that time, thinking maybe he forgot. Despite my requests to have a meeting with him to see video & present medical records for 3 weeks, I still haven't been told when we could set this up. Court is in less than week.
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19 Jul, 2014 by Anonymous
Bob, like many lawyers, is probably just too busy to keep a client such as myself satisfied. I understand people make mistakes; however, Bob actually acquired a list from me. Missed my ALR hearing (license got suspended), missed an appointment I had setup the day prior to go over my evidence, told me he hadn't even looked at/received my evidence until over 6 months after I had been arrested (felt like he looked at it the night prior to a court date), never fulfilled a single request I had unless it involved paying him or showing up to court, and he was very elusive to me. I'd hate to give him a bad review but hopefully he reads this and fixes himself. Needs to be more concerned with the client's case and provide some kind of comfort in the process.
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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.
