Reviews

I feel that I was treated nicely and all my questions were most definitely answered. The problem was I didn't know what to ask. Like, will the outcome most likely be the same whether I hire you or not? Answer: About 99.9%-YES. I've never been in this type of situation and I can't say that I even should have been, based on circumstances. The law is the law, as stupid as it may be at times. I understand that my situation was simple. That being said, I feel my attorney did nothing more than I could have done on my own. Actually, I would have done better on my own. I was told certain questions were being asked, on my behalf, but I can't say for sure, cause I never even knew who the PA was, let alone, spoke with her. How do I know if he explained the actual situation, and certain specific details? Like I would have done. The PA got the the other side of the story directly from the source, why not directly from me? My attorney obviously didn't tell her much of anything that I said. Certainly not specifics. Emotion always plays a part, regardless of what people say. It's fair to say, hearing it from me, is far more realistic and reliable. Having done things myself, I may have been offered to, simply take a class (as my attorney explained). I'm sure my Attorney would say it wouldn't have mattered, but nothing is for sure. I was finally going to be able to, at least tell my story, when the judge asked, but before I could open my mouth, he just quickly said, we want such and such. It was not a big important case and he just wanted it over with, as did I, but not like that. It may not be a big deal to him but it's my life, my future and my sense of self and knowing that I did everything I could to tell the truth, and explain exactly what happened is a HUGE deal to me. If my attorney wasn't going to do that, then I should have been afforded the right to do it myself. I just thought that is why I hired him. I know my simple little case is not a big concern to anyone and most likely, it would have had the same outcome, but I needed that for myself. I'm only sorry I didn't know, my side, would not be heard. If for no other reason than to give me peace of mind. I just thought if I hired an attorney they would fight a little harder to get me the best deal. If I knew then, that I would never utter a word or even be asked/allowed if I wanted to say anything, I would never of been ok with that. Supposedly my attorney told what happened during the incident. Even then, I still don't think I should be spoken for entirely, unless I knew and agree on said fact ahead of time. If the state is going to put me through all this unnecessary doing then it's my right to at least be heard in court for whatever reason I feel necessary. After all it's about me, I shouldn't feel invisible. I just wish he would have been more tuned into what I felt as much as he was in just getting it done. It's an assembly line of case, and I know that, but just because he deals with this all the time doesn't mean I ever have, and it's my character that's shattered. It would of been beneficial to know that no one would ever really hear my side from my perspective(from him or me). Bottom line: I'm not so sure he really did much of anything I couldn't do myself & he should've told me, that it would most likely be the same outcome with or without him, before I deferred my bills to pay him. The only difference is I may of actually been heard, knowing without a doubt, my side was told in its entirety and I'd done all I could. Emotions play a part in everything even when they aren't supposed to. The judge IS human, maybe she would have recommended something better to the PA- or better yet maybe if my attorney would've told the judge what we were requesting from the PA, but were told no, she could have brought it back up to the PA or at least asked again. He just accepted no on the initial request to take a class. Who knows if he ever even tried debating it with her? I thought that's what attorneys did. Very frustrating, I could've done more on my own.

When I called to get a quote they said they will give me a call back and I waited two days and no call back so I decided to call and the secretary told me that Timothy Duff called you and told you that he can't do the case. Why lie and say you called when you never did. Don't waste your time with him.

Our lawyer was thru here Lucas he was a good lawyer and helped us get our case won in court :) I would recommend this office to anyone that has legal needs

Mark has been a great resource for me as a divorce attorney in Des Moines. Mark has always been there with answers to questions on how to mutually serve our clients and really knows the ropes. I would encourage anyone to trust Mark with your case.

We settling outside of court and ended with MORE than ever expected! Ryan has been great through the entire process. He was awesome to work with and continually kept us informed of what was going on. Thank you so much! :)

An excellent and recommended attorney

Dedicated, thorough, complete honesty and high integrity! Mr. Hinshaw specializes in family law and divorce. I am a mother of 7 beautiful children and a 25 year marriage that is ending. I was so afraid but even in the most tangled cases- you will feel at peace because of his incredible knowledge of the law and and his ability to execute it.The Law Offices of Mark R. Hinshaw is simply the very best!!

Good attorney

They did a great job on giving me advice and helping me with my current situation

Ryan Baumgartner represented me in a custody case and I am fully satisfied with the work he did. I was always aware of the status of my case and any filings or work he was doing "behind the scenes". Mr. Baumgartner was transparent about the cost, timeline and reasoning behind any of his decisions and set reasonable expectations for results of my custody case. My case drug out for about a year (at no fault of Mr. Baumgartner). I received primary physical custody of my son, his father was ordered to pay approximately half of my lawyer fees, as well as child support. It was outlined in the decree that much of the reason behind the ruling was due to information presented by my counsel (Ryan). His hours of research and preparation showed in the courtroom and he did not leave a stone unturned. I feel Ryan went above and beyond my very high expectations while handling my extremely difficult and complex case. I would refer anyone to him for divorce or custody cases.