Reviews

Finding a custody attorney that clearly knows the law, and parental rights in Columbus was not an easy task. I interviewed multiple attorney's before finding Ron Petroff. Ron knows the law, is confident with what he knows, and was grounded, understanding and directive in the process. The experience of court (especially for your child) is not a fun place to be and I was just really glad that I hired Mr. Petroff to defend me in my corner. He is timely, concise, professional and good to have on you side. Much appreciated across the board, probably one of the best attorney's in Columbus, and I highly recommend him for any Family Legal needs.

I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Erika Smitherman was kind, professional, and very knowledgeable of the law. I wanted my case dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction and that's exactly what happened. She was absolutely stellar. I wouldn't hesitate a minute using her again. She is compassionate AND competent...two qualities rarely seen together. What more can I say.... she is a total class act and came through for me. I will always be grateful for her defense.

Great office, friendly staff, highly competent, experienced, respected attorney.

Ron was professional and made himself available. He thought of things that I didn't to make our agreements more complete and manageable. He was kind and understanding of how difficult this process was for me. Everyone in his office was very involved and helpful. I would recommend Petroff Law Offices to anyone going through this painful process. I am very appreciative of he way his whole firm handled my case. I felt like I was in capable and caring hands.

Ron and his whole team are amazing!! I don't even know where to begin. We were in a very intense custody case when I found Ron. He was truly an answer to our prayers. We felt our backs were up against the wall and was not sure what to do. Ron immediately took action. He brought Chris in our case right away and started turning things around! After all the stress and worry for months on end we finally felt like we could breath. I did not think it was possible for us to come out on top after all these months of feeling like we were buried. I could not have been more wrong. Ron would not settle for that! He knew instantly what to do. He knew things had been filed wrongly and got them overruled! That in itself was a huge relief for us! Every question or concern I had was answered promptly and they were very sympathetic to my concerns. This team is amazing! I truly can't say enough good things about them! Very professional! We would highly recommend them to anyone!!

Attorney Ron Petroff and Erika Smitherman (along with the entire staff) at Petroff Law Office provided excellent and quality service. My husband and I always felt that our needs were met and that the firm was invested in us, our children and our custody case. They were easily accessible, aggressive, got back to us in a timely manner, and got the results that we had hoped for. Their responsiveness, knowledge and authenticity during a complex case kept us stable and successful. Petroff and Smitherman were always engaged when needed and always made good value of the retainer by utilizing the right staff member for the right task. Not only are they top notch professionals, they are sharp strategists that truly care for their clients. Petroff and his entire team made a very difficult situation much easier to deal with and produced the highest quality that anyone would want when hiring a family law/litigation attorney. Highly recommended.

I don't even know where to begin... I suppose I will start at the beginning, and in doing so, will also do my best to be as succinct as possible. I will say that when I decided to finally move forward with a divorce - which is something I delayed as long as I could - I was beyond lost. No one knows how to "do divorce." Furthermore, it's one of those things where you have to learn as you go -- and it starts with finding someone with the integrity and acumen that can help you navigate what is by far one of the most emotionally-impactful, life-altering (perhaps shattering at moments) transitions you may ever experience. That said, there are things you should know. Hire a family attorney. You should seek out someone who understands the complex nuances of family law -- which, incidentally, to this mom of three young children navigating this process, were completely foreign... There is no instruction guide for this - you just figure it out -- or you are fortunate enough to find someone with the integrity and industry-knowledge who will be the catalyst in that learning curve -- and bring you up to speed in the most efficacious (and hopefully cost-effective) manner. Because that is the other thing that one isn't prepared for going into this... the price tag attached. Sure, you hear jokes about the cost of divorce - movies immortalizing the truism of the expense of divorce (Think Billy Crystal in "When Harry Met Sally" - karaoke scene.), but nothing really prepares you for what it means to really squeeze blood from a stone. Platitudes aside, again, you hope that when you are at your most vulnerable, you can defer to someone who will help you make sense of something that really doesn't make much sense at all. Ron Petroff IS that person, but I had to experience the consequences of a wrong choice, before I finally found his firm. I reached out to friends and colleagues for referrals, when I finally decided to file for divorce. I learned quickly that I had not chosen wisely. When I had that epiphany, I changed counsel. I saw just how much my general attorney should have known -- and yet did not, given how specialized an area that family law was. That is when I scheduled a consultation with Ron. Ron was direct. Ron was professional. Ron was the response to the list of things I outlined above... and then some. I remember sitting in his office during that initial consultation, thinking to myself that I absolutely could not believe that I had not found him three months earlier. Yet no one knows how to "do divorce." Who should? No one goes into a marriage thinking that divorce is an option. (At least, I hope people don't.) Instead of continuing to feel like I was at the mercy of how things played out, I suddenly felt like I was on the offensive. I owe this to Ron. The truth is - to reference something I mentioned earlier, divorce really isn't like it is in the movies. Everyone loses. It is just the way it is. However, what the process becomes is trying to minimize just how much each of you loses. And that is why I would shout from rooftops that Ron Petroff is the person you should hire to help you get through this transition. I was beyond clear about what I had wanted... and what I had hoped for... And as I said earlier, Ron was direct. He was sympathetic, yet pragmatic. He had an intensity and a spectrum of knowledge that were unrivaled (as far as I can tell)... that motivated him to consider all of the possible outcomes of each choice, and to move strategically on behalf of his client. He listened, and responded decisively. He was a tenacious advocate for his clients - and knew the landscape of his profession to the end that it fostered a powerful rapport and respect among others in his area of practice. Having finalized my divorce in July, I am beyond grateful to Ron and everyone in his firm for making strides no one else could – and for being the advocate for me and my children that I should have hired from the very beginning.

Ms. Askins was patient enough to explain in detail the process and expectations of my case. My particular case was one that was thrown into my lap. She was able to drop everthing to be at my side with less than 24 hours notice! Her fees are clear cut and reasonable. In addition, she doesn't overprice, and refunds what is not used. Though this is the way I think most attorney's should bill, many I have dealt with in the past have not. Therefore, I would state that she is an honorable lawyer worth hiring again! All details were itemized, and I was consistently informed of how my money was being used in my case, as well as what information was being discussed. She was also calming and reassuring to have in my defense. Her knowledge and professional manners were able to win my case. I have already recommended her to others, and I will do so again! Thank you so much!

Class A Service all around. Ron's team is efficient, professional and understands how to handle tough situations.