Kenneth Michael Poole Jr., experienced Child Support, Criminal Defense attorney in Sarasota, FL with 6 reviews
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Kenneth Michael Poole Jr.

1900 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL

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Education

2005:
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, JD - Juris Doctor
2003:
University of Florida, MS - Masters
2001:
University of Florida, BA - Bachelor of Arts
2001:
University of Florida, BS

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Gregg

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28 Oct, 2019
I retained Kenneth M. Poole, Jr. as my attorney in June 2011. Ken was steadfast in his representation of me in long-drawn-out, post-divorce litigation that concluded in June 2019. Ken never once let me down in his knowledge of my case and its myriad of details. He was quick to produce documents when they were necessary, and I was often in awe at how he made the complex simple. Ken was a steady ship and wise counsel. I highly recommend.
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Anonymous

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09 Apr, 2016
I hired Mr. Poole while I was getting divorce. I hired him because he belongs to a big firm, but that was it. I never heard before of him. What a terrible mistake!....After we spoke a couple of times, he told me that my case was too difficult and he prefer not to work with me. So I asked him if I could get the $2000 back that I gave him as a retainer fee, and of course he said no. I hired a second attorney. Yes, my case was difficult because my ex husband run away with my children, but this second attorney got me a mediation in just 3 days and got my children back. Do not hire Mr. Poole. You will lose your money.
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Anonymous

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22 Feb, 2016
This attorney does very minimal work. I was asked to retain him by a partner in his firm and from day one I didnt have a good feeling but given the partner that asked me to retain him, I did. I have pretty much had to beg for proper legal information since that time. He filed some paperwork that anyone could have filed, sent some emails, allowed the other party in my case to threaten him in to bringing such a simple case to a halt and then decided he wanted to remove himself from my case. Beware.............. You get what you pay for.
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Pros
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Thorough knowledge of the law and able to make complex legal issues simple
“Ken was quick to produce documents when they were necessary, and I was often in awe at how he made the complex simple.”
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Dedicated and hardworking in representing clients
“Ken never once let me down in his knowledge of my case and its myriad of details.”
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Ethical and trustworthy, putting client's best interests first
“Most importantly, he made me feel as though helping me win my case was more important to him than getting paid.”
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Responsive and communicative with clients
“He responded to my calls and emails right away.”
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Effective and successful in achieving favorable outcomes for clients
“Ken turned all that around and collected all the past alimony and secured my future alimony as well.”
Cons
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Unwilling to take on difficult cases or return retainer fees
“After we spoke a couple of times, he told me that my case was too difficult and he prefer not to work with me. So I asked him if I could get the ”
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Lacking proactivity and initiative in handling client cases
“I have pretty much had to beg for proper legal information since that time. He filed some paperwork that anyone could have filed, sent some emails, allowed the other party in my case to threaten him in to bringing such a simple case to a halt and then decided he wanted to remove himself from my case.”

Publications

2013:
Basic Basics 2013, Basic Criminal Law

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