Reviews

I hired Steve to help with my custody and child support case to which I was getting royaly screwed over by my ex. Steve took control of the case and was on time and professional with each court date (unlike my ex wife's attorney who was supposedly very expensive and caused the court case do drag just to rack up the bill). The end result turned out better than I expected with the situation that I was facing though. I now have partial custody again with my daughters and we communicate regularly, (My ex would not let me see or talk to them at all). The child support was also lowered to a reasonable amount compared to before and backdated to the date when we filed. Steve's hourly rate was pretty reasonable and he worked out a payment plan for the amount that went over the retainer. Steve is very knowledgeable of the court system and will give you a good idea early on of the outcome that you can expect. If I ever have another custody issue I would use Steve again.

The process with my divorce went fairly quickly. Steve was great with communication and explaining everything to me. He also made sure he answered any questions I had during the process promptly and thoroughly. He would always proceed with things the way I was comfortable with. I would highly recommend him.

Stephen and his team are exceptional at what they do. There was never a moment where I doubted whether or not I made the right decision.

Stephen Bardol is one of the finest family law attorneys in the Midwest. I've worked with many lawyers in STL and Bardol produces better results and can give excellent referrals when needed as well.

After 5 excruciating years of fighting for my daughter, Stephen was able to accomplish what no other attorney was able to. We were able to get a granted step parent adoption. He was very straight forward the whole time and was very informative with any questions that we had during the process. We were very satisfied with his services and would definetly recommend him for hire to anyone who needs a great attorney.

I cannot thank Steve Bardol enough for helping our family! Steve is an outstanding attorney and a genuinely good person. He has a big heart! Steve welcomed me into the "Bardol Law Family" and provided me the support and encouragement I needed to help my children through an emotional process. Steve took over my case when my original attorney needed to make a transition. He was readily "up to speed" with everything because he had familiarized himself with my case well before my original attorney made her transition. He is a very organized and professional attorney! Steve made it his mission to get to know our children as individuals, and as siblings. He knew their unique strengths and challenges, wants and needs. He knew that our children were at different "emotional places" at this time in their lives due to their individual experiences. Steve worked closely with our Guardian ad Litem to come up with a family arrangement that was in the best interest of our children individually, and as siblings. Throughout the whole court process, I felt comfortable sharing all of my thoughts and feelings with Steve. I am a highly emotional person ( I cry a lot!). Steve was such a good listener, and he understood that my tears were the "tears of a Mother" who just wanted what was best for her children. Steve was very empathetic and understanding. I have nothing but highly positive things to say about Steve Bardol and the other wonderful people I worked with at the Bardol Law firm! So thank you, Steve, Katie and Julie for helping our family! Sincerely, Ann P.

So happy to be able to move on to the next chapter of my life thanks to Steve and his team. From the first meeting, I felt confident in the firm and their ability to handle my case. Steve was straight-forward and thorough, giving me realistic expectations for the outcome of my case. My emails and phone calls were returned promptly, my questions were always answered clearly, and everything I needed to know throughout the process was communicated to me. They provided just the right amount of information--enough that I always knew and trusted what was going on, but not so much that I became more overwhelmed with an already-stressful situation. Compared to the other firm I met with, Steve's services were also the more affordable option. Very happy with the outcome of my case and my choice to have Steve represent me. I hope to never need legal services again, but if I do, I won't hesitate to call Bardol Law.

From the minute my husband and I walked in to Steve Bardol's office to talk about a difficult family matter, we felt like old friends. Steve and his staff helped navigate us through a tough decision with so much knowledge and compassion. I emailed and called paralegal Julie wirh my concerns and she was so reassuring and wonderful. She and Steve were quick to qualm my fears and answer all my questions, no matter how silly they were. Jared was amazing through the court process and really made us feel comfortable with his knowledge and how he understood how important this was to us. Steve will be the only attorney I call in the future. They honestly could not have handled this case any better than they did! I feel like they are my friends now!!

My case was handed to him after my original lawyer left this particular office and i would not recommend Mr.Bardol because instead of any kind of help he dropped my case because i called every day wondering what is going to be done about me seeing my daughter. Now anyone can say they are a great person and I know this, but when it comes to me im a single father, working and going to college pretty much 7 days a week and just want to have my daughter 50 50 like the paperwork from this lawfirm states and was awarded by the supreme court. I absolutely do not get my daughter or get to speak to my daughter on Signed given times agreed by mother, her lawyer and my lawyer (Mr.Bardol) so since I... "Annoyed his firm".. because im a loving father who absolutely loves his little girl and just wants what was agreed upon by everyone in this petition he just up and said "Il no longer be assisting you" and also " Im withdrawing from this case". Please anyone who reads this just know im now paying ANOTHER attorney to help me because mother is absolutely in contempt of our written contract. Hope no one ever has to go through this struggle of actually being in the best way i can a FATHER that just wants to be apart of his angels life.

He takes care of business and anything he is unsure of he will refer you to another lawyer.