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29 Sep, 2022 by Guy
He is so compassionate, understanding and gets things done. Divorce over and done with in just a couple months. I got everything I wanted with custody. He is worth every penny!
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29 May, 2020 by Mike
I recently went through a divorce and found Drew to be professional and responsive. He answered my questions and addressed my concerns when dealing with the unreasonable demands of my ex and the opposing counsel. I'm glad that I hired him to walk me through the process and protect my assets and rights during my divorce
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27 Nov, 2019 by Joe
Mr Diener was professional, courteous, and easy to communicate with. He assisted me with a demand letter to help me reposes some product that was not being paid for.
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07 May, 2014 by Maggie
I am currently working with Virginia on a Post Decree Divorce...she is very to the point and on her game..I am very impressed with her direction and suggestions in my case....
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02 Apr, 2012 by Christi
It is rare to find a lawyer with even one good review written on them on the internet, yet alone several. To have several and have them all 5 star is unheard of. It is the reason we met with her, hired her, and we have yet to be disapointed. Virgina has earned them all! She took on a VERY complex and difficult case with issues going back over 2 years. The case is still ongoing but could not be more pleased with the results so far. She really knows her stuff and goes at it with diligence. We have had 2 lawyers previously who left more than a bad taste with their extremely costly errors, lack of knowledge and plain failure to show up! Virginia has renewed our faith that there really are lawyers out there that you can trust to do the job you would expect them too. You will NOT be diappointed in her representation of you!
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03 Oct, 2010 by Anonymous
Virginia is the kind of attorney that will get things done in timely and respectful manners. She tells a client why she takes a certain approach and keeps clients up to date with changes and info. She is a fantastic attorney as far as knowing her way around the law and facts and combining that knowledge with tact. She was a word of mouth local area referral that turned out to be a true blessing and affordable. A client definitely gets their monies worth. Virgina does her home work to stay sharp in the practice of law. I was very impressed that she will listen to her clients fully and if you are honest with her she will be honest and work best for you. I appreciated her vigor in the court room being the aggressive attorney I needed for my case. Virginia is more than competent and I'm thankful to have found her. I highly recommend her.
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11 Jan, 2020 by Anonymous
Ms Stacie Robb was very sympathetic and always reachable on my case. She is one of the better communicators in our area. Her staff is professional. I recommend her for family law issues.
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24 Sep, 2024 by Walt kruegel
Mr. Witmer went above and beyond in helping my son win his court case. My son and I are grateful to Attorney Whitmer for everything he did for us and always kept in contact with us throughout the legal process. Attorney Whitmer pulled no punches and never promised anything to us except his diligent and earnest work on the case and he is a man of his word. He is honest and trustworthy and should we ever have legal issues in the future, Attorney Whitmer will be our go-to attorney. As a caveat, he would make an excellent judge for this county.
Thank you
Walt and Parker
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28 May, 2024 by Tracy schrunk
I hired Henry for my boyfriend's case of false allegations. Henry is an incredible attorney. One that respects and understands the law, understands the systems at play, and did his research on the case. He was a master attorney in the court room and my boyfriend was acquitted. He is honest, conscientious, and took the time to explain what was going on and what was needed. I highly recommned Henry-he is a top notch attorney and person.
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05 May, 2024 by Deborah adams
Thank you, Mr. Whitmer for assisting my friends in their case. You did a wonderful job.
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26 Sep, 2024 by Kevin brown
Mike helped me with getting my rights restored. It was a fairly painless process and took about 3 months. Couldn’t be happier and would highly recommend.
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23 Sep, 2024 by Joanna lopez-ward
Mike Daniel's was very knowledgeable and attentive to my situation. He has great communication and worked hard on my case to provide me excellent results. I would strongly recommend him
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13 Aug, 2024 by Mari lopez
Mike Daniels has been such a pleasure to work with. He’s your man to go to for legal assistance. Would 10 out of 10 recommend him to everyone i know. Seriously the best and pays high attention to your case!
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26 Sep, 2024 by Kevin brown
Mike helped me with getting my rights restored. It was a fairly painless process and took about 3 months. Couldn’t be happier and would highly recommend.
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23 Sep, 2024 by Joanna lopez-ward
Mike Daniel's was very knowledgeable and attentive to my situation. He has great communication and worked hard on my case to provide me excellent results. I would strongly recommend him
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13 Aug, 2024 by Mari lopez
Mike Daniels has been such a pleasure to work with. He’s your man to go to for legal assistance. Would 10 out of 10 recommend him to everyone i know. Seriously the best and pays high attention to your case!
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17 Jun, 2024 by Amber brake
Highly skilled attorney
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30 May, 2024 by Robin c burke
Great listener, gave us many options. Very knowledgeable on the issues we needed feedback on. Very valuable time spent.
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30 May, 2024 by Lucy leyva
If you are looking for not only legal knowledge from your Attorney but also to be treated with kind, I will for sure recommend Robert and Kathy Kozak.
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31 Jan, 2012 by Anonymous
Mr. Dagilis stepped in after another unscrupulous attorney cost my friends a LOT of money. He was on their side and did the best he could for them. He got them away from a crooked fiduciary and got them back home after being in assisted living (at a cost of over $5000/month). He has been wonderful!! I would recommend him highly!
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19 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
Mr. Dagilis has a sound knowledge of family law but he is light on experience when it comes to trial lawyering. He was not willing to do whatever it took to get a result.
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17 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
I was in a custody battle with my ex wife. Bret produced and distributed false statements from a known felon for drugs and money. He is the lowest form of representation. I am contacting the state licensing board to see that he can no longer practice in this state. He is absolute scum.
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08 Mar, 2024 by Ms. kristen m.c (bratzzy)
07 Dec, 2023 by R.j. b.
Even though buried up to their eyeballs with work they still take the time to ensure they respond and help as much as they can. THAT WAS THEN, this is now....huge letdown! Say one thing, then completely ignore calls, emails and in person visits. Really need to say what they mean rather than lie repeatedly to you and waste your time while you wait for a call back. Definitely need to follow through with a formal complaint. Truly sad that an outfit that deals with people in trauma has the audacity to further knock a victim down.
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18 Jul, 2023 by Defendant
So far so good fo me. He didn’t submit paperwork to me or the ag even though he said he did. Didn’t file the right stuff before court. Did cost me me an extension and an extra day off work in a month but I’m sure he will bill her. The ag lady tore him up.
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01 Dec, 2022 by Lucia
I just won my case of Child Custody which involves a lot of other things like child support, legal decision making and other issues that I don’t remember because I left all in the hands of John, who was communicative and always answering my phone calls and resolving any doubts without false expectations. His assistant Rosemary is so nice and very helpful and responds to the emails very fast.
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28 Aug, 2022 by Bruce
John represented me in my recently settled divorce. There was a lot of complexity involved including high end real estate and a successful business.
John stuck with me. He was communicative, supportive, realistic, and just.
This was a long lasting and emotionally charged divorce. John kept his composure and helped me to keep mine.
Together, with his competent and always fantastic assistant Rosemary, we were able to achieve a fair and equitable outcome. Equitable was our goal the whole time.
John also successfully helped me to get an unjustified order of protection dismissed by the same judge that ordered it. My ex was/is tenacious and OOP's, though a very useful and justified court instrument, can be issued too easily at times IMHO.
A good family man and a very experienced lawyer, John gets my highest recommendation.
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10 May, 2018 by Katherine
Husband and I called Kay at the recommendation of the local Veteran's Affairs office. Our Vet son is mentally incapacitated and Ms. Nehring was more impressed with her canned responses than listening to the needs of an Arizonan/Vet whose disability benefits are being stolen.
Oh, well.
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15 May, 2011 by Christa
my husband and I are dual military (both in the Marines) and we allowed my mother to let our children visit her for a month. she refused and tried to gain custody. we rushed from california to texas and we were absolutely frantic and scared. we went from the sheriff to the court houses and to other lawyers looking for help. kay was the answer to our prayers. she immediately took us on and worked on our case from 8am to 5pm every day for about about 2 weeks. she was there for emotional support and helped my husband and i grow as individuals,a couple and family. there was no resource she didn't look into and no stone unturned to help us. i don't know where we would have been without her. she will always remain in our hearts and we are grateful for her every single day. if we didn't have kay on our side we probably would not have got our children back.
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06 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
I had a difficult and emotional situation and at our initial consultation, she was confident and it seemed like she would be a great advocate for me. After hiring her, she was never available, and her assistant was the only person in communication. This person advised me and when I questioned, shared my concerns, or asked for the attorney I hired, the assistant wouldn't put me through or I wouldn't get responses from my attorney, and she was condescending. The attorney was never available until just before a court hearing and she was always dismissive of my concerns. She acquiesced to the other side repeatedly, and I would leave feeling confused and further hurt by the situation. At the end, she sent me an exorbitant bill for minimal work done that was shocking. Her results were not only the opposite of what I expected but also terribly disheartening and not fair in my situation.
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16 Aug, 2023 by Anonymous
Ms Harris is the worst lawyer you can hire. Once she is hired, she will dodge your calls and have you work solely with Pam, her abusive paralegal that only cares about her dogs. Lynn Harris is fantastic at making false promises and manipulating you to hire her. She will tell you that she will fight like a bulldog for you in court and do the exact opposite. She definitely knows how to throw a show to make you feel like she has your back, unfortunately, it’s only a show to get your money. She told me she’d fight for me. Instead, she collaborated with the opposing council against me, and later dropped me as a client! By the end of my dealings with Mrs. Harris, she did nothing she said she would do in regards to my case; besides BILL ME! ABSOLUTELY OUTRAGEOUS!
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05 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous
Do not hire her : after all said an done did not help . No child support for me . Just gave me another bill to pay Hers.
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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.
