Laurie H Zwingli, experienced Lawsuit / Dispute, Litigation attorney in Sherwood, OR with 2 reviews
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Laurie H Zwingli

21370 SW Langer Farms Pkwy Ste 142 Pmb 412, Sherwood, OR

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Lewis & Clark Law School, JD

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13 Mar, 2018
Did not defend the kids Best interest and tried to manipulate my children into a parenting plan against their will. I actually have a recording of Laurie threating my child that if they didn't go with their other parent, the judge would switch custody. It terrified my child and from that point, trust with her attorney was lost. I was given a choice of attorneys by the courts and I originally thought Laurie was a good choice because her family has dealt with suicide and my spouse had numerous suicidal incidents and ideation. Unfortunately, Laurie was not sympathetic to the children instead she felt sorry for my spouse since her kids had lost their father to suicide. Just Be Careful and protect your kids no one has their best interest like you do! It's sad that I am stuck with a bill for an attorney who didn't represent my kids best interest. During some hearings, Laurie did not say a peep even when she had a chance to advocate for the kids regarding parenting plans and financial support, but I was still billed for her attendance. She thinks my kids should live on the streets and sell our house to pay her ridiculous fees.
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09 Dec, 2014
She was supposed to be neutral in our case as a court appointed attorney for our children. I did question the need for any attorney for the kids as the ex-wife who was the main driver behind getting an attorney for the children involved in our case and not the children, as she noted in our case herself. The main point that I want to make in this review is that she did not act in a neutral manner as was required by law. Beyond that, she actively made up lies about me in the court and thankfully the judge was able see right through them! I had to learn first hand the extent that the lawyer's creed takes president over the truth! The biggest "crime" with her in my case is that she made extremely damning statements and never took any effort to verify them with me! :-( Aside from ruining the case, she has ruined the resemblance of a family and I hope this review serves as a warning to others who have her as a court appointed attorney for their children...BE FOREWARNED!!!
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