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16 Sep, 2019 by Nikkita
Originally met Laura for my friends 30 minutes consultation right off she was extremely helpful we actually ended up being there for about an hour and a half free of charge and she helped her complete all of the paperwork and make sure that she had the right papers. I was so pleased personally with how she had handled it that when circumstances arose for myself I hired her right off the bat I would definitely recommend her and we'll definitely go back if ever needed. Thank you
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07 Nov, 2010 by Anonymous
Laura did a great job on our child support, parenting plan, and all family matters. She was excellent at arguing in the court. She was very knowledgable. We had 3 lawyers prior to her and she was most certainly the best. We have since moved out of the area and really miss having her as our lawyer. It has been hard to find a lawyer as good as her. On the other hand her paralegal is an idiot. The paralegal constantly got things messed up and we did have to go over all of her work to be sure it was correct. So be sure to check her work.
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19 Oct, 2010 by Bonnie
I used this office and found the entire staff, especially the paralegal, Leanna, to be professional, courteous, and responsive. The answered my calls and emails promptly and in detail. I have recommended them to friends.
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12 Mar, 2013 by Anonymous
I used Karin as my attorney for a divorce involving children and I can honestly say it was the biggest mistake I've ever made. Not only did she charge me a fortune, but her job of representing me was very poorly done. She grossly overcharges for her services (i.e 30 minutes billed for a 2 minute phone call) and does the bare minimum of what is legally required of her. In my final divorce decree I was raked through the coals even though my ex-husband doesn't pay his child support, was ARRESTED for driving drunk with our children cross-country, and was threatening/abusive for the duration of our marriage and thereafter. Everything that I was "awarded" in the divorce has been seized by the federal government or is irrelevant. Given the amount Karin charges for her attorney fees I 'assumed' she would be knowledgeable on Washington laws. After paying for her services I am worse off than before I started this whole process. I would never recommend Karin Dedona to anyone.
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03 Apr, 2012 by Kristi r.
I used Karin for a very difficult legal seperation then divorce. She was amazing. Karin kept me informed at all times and she was very straight forward. Hopefully, I never have to experience divorce again but if I did, Karin would be the only attorney I would use. Thank you, Karin for everything.
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09 Oct, 2010 by Anonymous
Karin was absolutely amazing. She defended me in a custody case with the father of my child. He claimed integration.. Karin did an amazing job at putting the case together, keeping me completly informed and was a shining star in the court room! The case was appealed and she took the floor again, the entire courtroom was in awe of how she handled things up there! She my x's attorney litterally shaking! She is very honest about cost, and tries to save your money as much as possible! When it comes to your children, a parent needs to know they have the best defending their family.. Karin is more than you can ask for!!
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07 Jul, 2017 by Mario
Totally negliject !
I only was used as a " Tip Client"
A total ignorant - never read properly my documents , had no idea to open him mouth!
I knew nothing about the case , just force me to after money to the woman!
He doesn't represent the man he represent the woman course - robbing me and lost the case
A total disaster .
His huge number of clients make him to "Skip 70% of them and use it as fees!
Do not ever hire him!
Hire a new Lawyer that fight for a name and profession
He is a Ignorant and a man with no respect for the money I pay him.
I would send him to drive a forklift in a warehouse for Fred Meyer !
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12 May, 2015 by Anonymous
I'll give Scott an A+ when it comes to winning custody of your children. One time I forgot to copy his assistant on a response to potential contempt charges, which resulted in an untimely response motion. I complained but learned it cost more money to complain because all emails and phone calls are charged to read and charged to respond, plus the complaints always lead to blaming the client. This left me with a choice of rolling over and taking it or finding a new lawyer before settlement conference. I chose to roll over but I regret that choice. I wound up having to fire Scott, hire a new lawyer and go to trial. This could have been a disaster had it not been for my new lawyers high ethical standards. It was a night and day difference.
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20 Dec, 2013 by Anonymous
Scott and his team handled an acrimonious divorce for my elderly mother. Opposing counsel was a money grubbing, appalling excuse for a human being prone to incessant frivolous motions and underhanded tactics. Scott and his team stood up to this and put him in his place. The firm certainly has its way of communicating which initially seemed to be unresponsive, but they more than got the job done in the end. I have dealt with many attorneys in a variety of situations over the years and have never encountered a more professional, ethical and decent one than Scott. He is highly qualified, a tireless advocate and a very fine person. I would recommend him without reservation, Worth every cent.
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05 Feb, 2025 by Debbie schroeder
10 months of wasted money for absolutely no results. You will want to look elsewhere or waste $5k like I did.
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08 Dec, 2023 by Linda peterson
14 Sep, 2023 by Tru r
This attorney's approach is rather disconcerting. It's apparent that their primary focus centers around handling small claims cases where they don't have to contend with more competent and respected attorneys.
During my interactions with this attorney, it became increasingly evident that their strategy involved seeking out cases where they could exploit a lack of experienced opposition. They appeared to thrive on situations where they could secure victories without genuinely merited legal expertise.
Their preference for cases with less formidable opponents raises notable ethical concerns. It appears that they prioritize their own legal victories over the principles of fairness and justice.
If you value fairness, transparency, and ethical legal practices, I would strongly caution against retaining this attorney. Their tactics appear to deviate significantly from the standards one would expect from a reputable legal professional.
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08 Feb, 2022 by Anonymous
wow she is so rude. i cant believe this person is in business. she is very hurtful with her attitude. she gave me a panic attack after i spoke with her.
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05 Jan, 2020 by Desirae
Lou was the third lawyer I hired, and I'm so glad I finally hired her. She represented me in a difficult divorce from my disabled husband. Everything turned out as I hoped it would. She has so much experience. I highly recommend her. Thanks, Lou!
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04 Dec, 2014 by Ryan
Lou and her entire office. Walked me through a very difficult time in my life. Always honest direct and understanding. Thank you Lou.
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09 Jan, 2020 by Fran
My overall experience with Attorney Mark Didrickson has been horrendous. If giving no stars for a rating was an option that is what I would give. I hired Mark over a year ago to take care of ONE very simple matter; Mark took my money but did absolutely nothing. Mark would constantly come up with some really preposterous excuse(s) not to work on my case, not to return my emails and phone calls. If by some miracle Mark did set up an appointment with me--Absolutely nothing ever got. accomplished at any of my appointments. Mark also constantly gave me court hearing dates that never ever happened; as he would always come up with some completely absurd excuse/reason that had absolutely positively
nothing to do with my case and would cancel whatever upcoming court hearing date I thought we had. Mark is a complete waste of money and time.
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11 Apr, 2016 by Brianne
I am mentally ill, and get easily overwhelmed. I could never have gotten my SSI on my own. My therapist referred me 4 years ago. My case was pretty obvious so I got my SSI after the first appeal. Regarding Social Security, Mark does an excellent job of finding the records. He changed my life.
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20 Apr, 2023 by Montse astorga
The level of care and attention to detail Mr. Gregg and his team offer is unmatched. They led the process and kept me well-informed during my personal injury claim. So grateful to have had the chance to work with them.
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04 Apr, 2023 by Lisa meyer
Mr. Gregg and staff were great to work with while handling my mother's probate matters. The process was explained and any questions I had were promptly answered by either Mr. Gregg himself or one of his knowledgeable staff members. With his many years of experience, I felt confident in using his law firm. I would highly recommend The Law Offices of Robert Gregg for my legal matters.
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12 Feb, 2023 by Michelle m
The staff of Robert Gregg are very friendly and outgoing. Robert Gregg definitely knows what he is doing. I used them several times and have been satisfied with each outcome. I highly recommend The Law Office of Robert Gregg.
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24 Mar, 2024 by Schipfan360
Dr. Louis Byrd was my lawyer in my D.V. case he got me the best deal possible he is tenacious, trustworthy and is very knowledgeable and skiled
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25 Oct, 2015 by Mike
They say our younger years are mostly trial and error, but in todays society it is harder to make an error without a serious consequence that is potentially life altering as a result. I am a prime example of that, a poor choice of words during my high school career led me to not being expelled once... but twice! One would think you would learn the harsh lesson of reality the first time around, but sometimes we need that extra nudge to move forward and grow up.
Both times Louis was retained as my legal counsel on the matter, and both times he aggressively represented me and got me reinstated. The second time around though, I received some straight forward advice from him. But something that rings true to this day that he made me say over and over is "I am sick and tired of being sick and tired", also known as the politically correct way of saying "I am tired of getting in trouble and costing my parents a bunch of money because I did not think before I spoke."
These events took place back in 2005 and 2007. And because not only of the love of my parents, but the dedication and determination of Mr. Byrd I was able to graduate on time and move forward with my life. Ironically I work in the legal system now, just in a different capacity.
Something that makes Louis Byrd unique as an attorney is that he is very much a straight shooter, he does not beat around the bush or sugar coat anything. He will be upfront about everything in regards to your case, and many people out there seem to have difficulty with facing reality and the tough times.
Nobody is perfect, but Louis Byrd is an exceptional attorney who helped place me on the right path. It took a couple mess ups and some stern straight forward words from him to really set me on the path to move forward with my life.
Louis is an aggressive attorney who gets the job done, and he is well respected within the legal community. If you have an education or criminal matter, I would highly suggest you look into Mr. Byrd.
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07 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
He was an outstanding attorney and my daughter received support until she was 22 to help her through college. His advice, counsel and support was fabulous. His office staff was helpful and supportive.
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15 Jul, 2022 by Anonymous
Courtney has been fighting for me for 4 years.. there is times where Courtney does go missing in action but she always responds with a reasonable amount of time. Courtney generally wins her cases for some reason mine has taken a long time if you were looking for an attorney that you think is going to best help you and your children this will be the one..
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22 Apr, 2014 by Buck
Courtney was pleasant when I was able to make contact with her, however very unresponsive all other times. Requests would go unanswered or with no response for over two weeks. Multiple times she was unsure of the answer to basic legal questions and needed to consult other attorneys.
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06 Apr, 2021 by Anonymous
Jamie Robyn Graves-Haslam helped me obtain an order of protection. She was very professional. She was extremely helpful in answering my multitude of questions. I was impressed how timely was in her responses to me and not only did she provide superb legal assistance and representation she also showed me she truly cared. Her compassion towards me and my case made going through the process much less stressful. Anyone that has her as a lawyer will be very lucky because she is great at what she does and she is compassionate about helping others.
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12 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
As a long distance Co parent who is disabled and unable to travel, I consulted with and subsequently hired this attorney to do a writ of habeas after child was kept from returning home. That was 3-2016. I still haven't seen my child. She could have been the key to getting an autistic child home but now his location is unknown. She took the case, left out of the country a week later for a week, came back to my panic over new information (allehe'd and false) but refused to check info. Instead withdrew and stated they were too busy to take me on. Since that time I've been unable to gain confidence to go pro se or hire another atty due to severe anxiety and fear.
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07 Feb, 2025 by Zoie rasband
10 Dec, 2024 by Denver moss
Another review of Ivan Culbertson.
In the beginning he seemed intelligent, interested and on-top of things.
This turned out to be the biggest lie. Throughout our time with him, he disappeared for weeks on end, one time for an entire month without explanation or forewarning, didn't reply to emails nor calls and never answered me when I asked why he disappeared.
He constantly forgot to answer my questions in the emails I sent so I had to send repeated emails to get all of the questions answered.
We did win a small victory in a hearing, but otherwise, I feel it was a wasted 5k.
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09 Sep, 2024 by Raymond leon
Contact from them is hard they bill you for the smallest things, he was super submissive with the judge and they will not fight for you. Dress codes for my lawyer was a joke he showed up to the court in shorts and flip flops. Go anywhere else but here. If you are trying to fight for custody find another lawyer they are a scam and a joke
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27 Nov, 2021 by Anonymous
Talks down to me like a small child, belittling and patronizing. But didn't really. Hire her , she was appointed. So .........
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18 Nov, 2021 by Anonymous
Absentee, judgemental; not very personable. Book smart , but lacks empathy. I have worked with three lawyers in the community and Lisa is the least responsive. Frankly, I wouldn't trust going to trial with her at all. Never even called when the judge asked her to..... twice. I always have to call her. She makes me feel not worth her time; unless I reel her in. She maty not like me but we're not in a college sorority!
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28 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
Lisa took on our case after another attorney dropped the ball. We were on a strict time crunch and she was persistent with all matters pertaining to filing in time. She was friendly, helpful and empathetic about our case. We appreciate her expertise.
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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.
