Reviews

I had the privilege of being represented by Deanna during my recent custody and child support case, and I can confidently say that she surpassed all of my expectations. From the outset, Deanna exhibited the utmost professionalism, demonstrating a deep understanding of family law and a sincere commitment to advocating for my children’s best interests. Throughout the entire process, Deanna promptly addressed any concerns or questions I had, providing clear and concise explanations that helped me navigate the complexities of the legal system. Her extensive knowledge of family law was evident in her strategic guidance, ensuring that I felt informed and empowered every step of the way. One of Deanna’s most admirable qualities is her unwavering dedication to her clients. She approached each hearing with thorough preparation, always advocating fiercely for my children’s rights. Her determination and persistence never wavered, and I always felt reassured knowing that she was fighting tirelessly on our behalf. What truly sets Deanna apart is her genuine passion for her clients’ well-being. Her empathy and compassion were evident in every interaction, and I always felt supported and understood throughout the entire process. Deanna’s commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for my family was truly remarkable. Without hesitation, I would wholeheartedly recommend Deanna to anyone in need of legal representation. Her exceptional skills, unwavering dedication, and genuine passion for her clients make her an invaluable asset. Thank you, Deanna, for your outstanding representation and for making a positive difference in our lives.

Deanna Istik was a prepared, professional, and caring attorney. She was thorough, explained everything well, and excellent in the courtroom. I cannot express enough how highly I recommend this firm. Having spoken with attorneys Istik, Thurnher, and Sinatra, they all three are professional and well informed. A+

I recently had the privilege of working with Attorney Istik on a legal matter, and I couldn't be more impressed. From the moment I reached out, her professionalism and expertise were evident. She listened attentively to my concerns, provided clear and concise guidance, and worked tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for me. Throughout the process, Attorney Istik demonstrated exceptional communication skills, keeping me informed every step of the way and promptly addressing any questions or issues that arose. Her knowledge of the law and dedication to her clients truly sets her apart. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of top-notch legal representation. Five stars all the way.

Deanna is the best possible attorney I could have ever hoped to hire for my custody case. She has always been punctual, professional, articulate, OVER-prepared, educated on every little nook and cranny of family law, etc. She has always responded to me extremely quickly, if not immediately, and has walked out of court with a victorious..every single time! After working with Deanna for several months, it's easy to see why she has the phenomenal reputation she has! I would give more than 5 stars if I could! It's always stressful hiring an attorney and shelling out a retainer, hoping for the best. Luckily for me, I had multiple people I know recommend her, and her reputation precedes her. I have had her on retainer since August and she has lived up to every good thing I have heard said about her, every step of the way. No one ever wants to be in a situation and that requires hiring an attorney, but if that's where you're at, Deanna Istik is the best possible investment you could make. I can't express enough how lucky my wife and I feel to have found a rockstar attorney that we now call a friend. Thank you Deanna for everything you have done and continue to do for us! You're worth every penny!

Deanna made an already painful divorce exceptionally long, more stressful, and emotionally and financially draining. I ended up needing another attorney to finish what she had barely started. The other attorney was able to get me a better agreement , and signed within three weeks of meeting me. Attorney Istik made me feel like an inconvenience instead of a paying client. There was a lack of communication and organization. Each time I wanted to speak with her about anything, I would make an appointment for a meeting. At each meeting, I would bring a folder with all my information and documents, along with questions and concerns. Each time, it was like her meeting me for the first time. She didn’t know me or my case. After representing me for over a year, she mentioned in a meeting that she needed look at my file because she still had not been through everything. She would set up phone calls and meetings, only to ghost me on calls and cancel meetings last minute. At one meeting , she put stacks of papers in front of me, told me to go through them and let her know if anything “jumped out at me”. She then left me in the room alone for over an hour to search through documents on my own, that I had no idea what I was looking at. When I brought this up to her, she told me she had other clients paying her a lot of money that she needed to get to. Although I had paid her more than a year of my salary at that point, apparently it wasn’t enough to be a priority client. I was emailed the morning of a deposition to be told it was postponed. I had no knowledge that it was even scheduled that morning because she did not communicate that with me. She was paid in full each month for two years. She continued taking action towards a trial even though I told her I wanted to settle and financially could not continue that route. Then two days before an important milestone in my case was to take place, she emailed and told me I needed to pay my bill or basically she was done with me. I told her I was confused about what I owed, why I owed it and reminded her that I told her on at least two occasions, I was out of finances and needed to settle, but she ignored it. I told her If she would have talked to me and explained what her charges were for, I would have made arrangements to take care of it. She had no communication with me about a bill or what needed paid and when. Instead of giving me the opportunity to understand and take care of what I needed to, she completely discarded me. When I questioned why she was doing this to me, she responded “You work in a dental office, I wouldn’t ask you to pull my teeth for free so you can’t expect me to work for nothing “. I was completely devastated and shocked at how she spoke to me. She kept me waiting, confused and feeling hopeless much of my two year experience with her. However, I couldn’t have imagined it would end with her draining my finances and having to go to another attorney to be divorced. My case was not that complicated. There was such little effort to help me, even though she was paid. The fact that another attorney was able to accomplish so much in under a month, validates the amount of urgency here. If you are not ok with having a representative with a lack of communication, organization and compassion , look elsewhere. I constantly felt like I was a bother to her, instead of a paying client. Her work seems to be hit and miss. I obviously was a huge miss.

Deanna worked with me on a custody case. A case I was losing terribly due to another attorney promising me things she couldn’t deliver. Deanna stepped in and turned things around for me greatly! I went from being terrified what was going to happen next to getting exactly what I wanted! All within about a month of hiring her! I am thrilled with my outcome and wouldn’t have been able to do it without her. I would absolutely recommend Deanna!

Deanna handled a family matter for me. It was tense and terrifying. She worked hard and efficiently to get us a resolution. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Deanna again

Deanna is awesome!! Smart, articulate, knowledgable, experienced and extremely responsive to my needs as her client. She has provided excellent guidance throughout my process. Truly FIVE STAR.

I hired Deanna for a specific issue regarding a contractor case. A Mechanic’s Lien was filed against my business partner, my husband, and myself regarding non-payment of a contractor for failing to fulfill the terms of a contract. Deanna not only prepared herself well for the hearings and made very strong arguments, but she got the case dismissed against us. The contractor appealed and Deanna was still able to get the appeal dismissed. Deanna is knowledgeable, professional, and all business. You will not be sorry that you hired her!

I hired Deanna for a special case, a Mechanic's Lien that was filed against my business partner, my husband, and myself by a contractor. The contractor was attempting to indicate that we refused to pay his invoices, even though he completed the work. Deanna, through her skilled litigation techniques, proved to the Court that the contractor could not ascertain what invoices, materials, and/or labor was paid for, and that we had a right to withhold payment since the contractor failed to conform to the terms of the contract. The case was initially dismissed against us, until the Contractor filed an appeal. Through her vigorous efforts, Deanna was able to get the appeal dismissed as well! We would absolutely hire Deanna again for all of our needs!

I never had to experience a contested divorce matter before and really didn’t know what to expect and as a 70 yr old professional business owner, I never thought I would have to deal with one…but by God's grace He placed Deanna right where I needed to be. Her boundless desire to put my case as a top priority and prepare each and every detail of my case with precision, it comforted me as I navigated through my journey watching her tactical but fierce passion to provide my desired outcome. My biggest challenge was my current health and she made my life less stressful knowing she had my back and I knew then I was going to be ok..Deanna is a super star and I would highly recommend her…and I’ll be reaching out to her soon to provide some advice for other matters soon for my estate…and lastly…I wouldn’t want anyone else to represent me…well done my friend…!!!

Deanna helped us with a post-nupt agreement that was satisfying for myself and my spouse. She was quick to respond (calls and email) and helped explain the stuff that wasn't always clear to us.