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The reviewer indicates that the lawyer has done "ABSOLUTELY NOTHING" to help with the case, suggesting a lack of effort and advocacy
“My court appointed attorney Ashley Hawkins/Swartz, In my opinion has done ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to help me regarding my court case.”
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The lawyer has tried to convince the reviewer to waive their right to a speedy trial, which the prosecutor wanted, indicating a potential lack of alignment with the client's best interests
“She has tried to convince me to waive my right to a speedy trial(which is exactly what the prosecutor wanted me to do).”
Cons
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The lawyer rarely returns the reviewer's phone calls, suggesting poor communication and responsiveness
“She rarely returns my phone calls.”
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The lawyer appeared to have no knowledge of the maximum sentence for the reviewer's charge, indicating a potential lack of legal expertise or preparation
“She had NO IDEA what the maximum sentence for my charge was(She ARGUED with me about it, saying that I was facing 6months in jail when in reality it carries a maximum sentence o”
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The lawyer called the reviewer from a cell phone and then complained and filed to withdraw from the case when the reviewer called back, suggesting unprofessional conduct
“She would call me from her cell phone..but then complained and filed to withdraw from being my attorney when I called her back at the same number.”
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The reviewer has done more legal research on the case than the lawyer, implying the lawyer's lack of preparation or involvement
“I have done more legwork and legal research on my case than she has.!”
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The reviewer's case has been ongoing for 6 months without a final court date set, indicating a potential lack of progress or urgency from the lawyer
“However, It has now been 6 MONTHS and I STILL have No final court date set.”
