Katie Marie Weeks, experienced Immigration, Personal Injury attorney in Omaha, NE with 186 reviews
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Katie Marie Weeks

1299 Farnam St., Suite 300, Omaha, NE

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Peggy kuta

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10 Jan, 2025
The girls, Jessica and Cheryl were great at answering my questions and were always quick to respond. Katie was great too. Then Jeremiah was by my side the whole way. Thank you all for handling my bankruptsy case. Would highly recommend this business to anyone. Thank you all.
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Mishka

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10 Jan, 2025
After facing a daunting lawsuit and mounting debt, I felt overwhelmed until I discovered Steffens Law Offices. Their team, highly rated and recommended, guided me through the bankruptcy process with exceptional expertise and genuine care. The filing was successful, lifting a massive burden off my shoulders. I'm now able to enjoy life without the constant stress of debt. The staff was not only professional but also incredibly supportive and understanding. Choosing Steffens Law was one of the best decisions I've made during this tough time.
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Andrea romero

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10 Jan, 2025
I was struggling with making payments and felt swamped by debt. After seeing how wonderfully Steffens Law Offices helped my boyfriend, I decided to seek their help too. Their team was incredibly supportive and guided me through the process of getting out of debt efficiently. Thanks to their expertise and kindness, I now see a bright future ahead, free from the overwhelming burden of debt. Their impact on my life has been profoundly positive, and I'm truly grateful for their assistance!
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Excellent communication and responsiveness from the lawyers and staff
“They have been amazing to work with and always made sure my questions were answered.”
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Demonstrated care and empathy for clients
“I have had the pleasure of working with Steffens Law Office 10+ years ago while setting up an LLC and other personal business. When this recent need arose they were the first people I called! They are always kind and answer questions in a timely fashion.”
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Thorough and efficient legal services
“The staff at Steffens Law are very kind, non-judgmental and knowledgeable. They explained everything to me that I needed to get them and the attorney called me the night before to go over questions and practice with me.”
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Positive and professional experience
“Wonderful experience. The process was smooth and explained clearly! Professional and prompt!”
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Affordable and fair pricing
“Thank you for helping me with my bankruptcy. You guys are very patient and understanding. Very responsibly priced also.”
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Lack of communication and updates from the lawyer
“I just recently started this process and honestly regretting the decision to do so. I was already stressed out with personal issues going on and thinking this was going to solve it and help make me sleep at night but it's done the opposite. At first I was expected to fill out a bunch of stuff online that took forever and was expected to do it alone as if I've done this before which was not worth the headache. Secondly, I did hear from her a lot in the beginning but as of these last couple days the only time I hear from her is if I reach out to get updates!”
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Delays in the legal process
“Am very happy with the professionalism. Everyone was so pleasant to work with.”

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