Reviews

I wasn't sure if I wanted to write this review but decided to because I thought Ms. Coffman's approach was disrespectful. I was okay if she couldn't help me. It was not okay to completely criticize me in more ways than one. There were a few troubling aspects of my case, one of which on the surface is completely not okay. However, the action was a bit facetious but also motivated by fear. She also said people are probably scared of me, which is not true. I work everyday as a substitute teacher and the students say I'm their favorite! I have friends, good friends, who know I'm not a violent person, and know who truly who is truly at fault in my case. Then, she started to criticize my inability to pick up on the legalese, saying she has had people with less education understand better than me. I was nervous in part, and I've never had legal problems in my life! She also made references to other things I will keep private but she criticized as well. To be clear, attacking potential clients is just unacceptable. I can understand having a concern or two, but making multiple attacks is derogatory.

Only thing you can control in life......is the way you respond to life...... I heard this quote at a point in my incarceration. Those thirteen words really changed my life, mainly my state of mind. Those words gave me a push to stay positive and fight no matter the circumstances. In May of 2005 at the age of eighteen, I was arrested and charged with 2nd degree murder along with a few other related charges. Only a short time of five months I was tried, convicted and sentenced. I received a 30-year w/a 25 mandatory sentence to the Florida Department of Corrections. This is where the battle of my life began. I went through multiple attorneys and every appeal possible. I went all the way to the United States Supreme Court and was denied at every level. It wasn't until I hired Ms. Paula Coffman in 2018 to file a newly discovered evidence post conviction motion (my last shot) that I was granted an evidentiary hearing in 2019 and then later a new trial in 2020. So after 15 years of fighting, w/God on my side and Ms. Paula Coffman representing me I was finally able to get my case heard and granted some relief. The highest form of giving a human can offer is "Inspiration", so I pray my story will "Inspire" someone to never give up and continue to fight no matter what.

I was sentenced to 69.45 months in the D.O.C. I hired Paula Coffman in 2018 to Appeal my sentence. After serving 13 months she got my charges dropped completely, and got me into a treatment program instead. She fought extremely hard for my freedom and she will for yours as well. She cares and she believes in second chances.

Paula Coffman told me she could help my son , I paid her $6000.00, after Ms Coffman received payment Ms Coffman stop answering my calls I couldn't get thru to her at her office my son did 5 years in prison, Paula Coffman did nothing I wrote the Florida Bar about the situation they did nothing, just be careful when choosing Paula Coffman she is a fast talker that brings NO RESULTS...DONT HIRE Paula Coffman bad Attorney....

She helped me understand how difficult or even impossible this might be. Honesty was refreshing.

She answered my questions fast looked up my case in no time and told me what I needed to do

Ms. Coffman provided with information stated that the use of a 3.800 would not provide me the relief I was seeking. She responded to several rounds of questions in a timely manner.

I was placed on probation for a FL charge in 2012 and later moved to another state. FL tried to violate me last year. I was looking at prison time. Ms. Coffman recently got the violation of probation dismissed. She did a marvelous job on my case, and I would recommended her to anyone.

A while back my son was charged for a crime mistaken identity is the case. My family and I we devastated being he is my first son out of five. He is also the father of my four grandchildren. I needed to locate a strong appellate lawyer who knows the Florida law well. After a long search I found Paula Coffman and decided to hire her. So far I have been satisfied with her services. She has handled my sons case in a professional manner by meeting all deadlines, returning my calls including calls to my son and letters pertaining to his case. Twice I have dropped into her office to make payments and to inquire about the case without an appointment. I appreciate that she has been upfront about the long journey ahead. She has been very compassionate about my feelings being a mother herself. I am confident justice will be served.

My ex-husband and I retained Ms. Coffman to handle our son's appeal. She was able to get him released from prison right away, and he will never have to serve his sentence if he wins his appeal. I have found Ms. Coffman to be very accessible and professional and would not be hesitate to use her services if we ever need assistance with a criminal matter in the future.