Jennifer Lynn Barnett, experienced Child Custody, Family Law attorney in Allen, TX with 76 reviews
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Jennifer Lynn Barnett

700 Central Expy. S., Allen, TX

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2001:
The University of Houston School of Law
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University of Texas System, El Paso, BS - Bachelor of Science

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Kate cross

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03 Dec, 2024
Mr. Warmbrodt, Chelsea, Mayra, Kelli, and the entire office at Warmbrodt and Associates are the most knowledgeable and professional attorney’s office I’ve worked with. Please, take into account I’ve used attorneys for adoptions, severing/obtaining parental rights, divorce, criminal, and child custody arrangements. The amount of knowledge Mr. Warmbrodt can obtain and place into production is beyond impressive. Mr Warmbrodt and his team have helped me sort through mounds of information pertaining to my divorce, and two custody cases that are heading to trial. My cases are nothing short of complicated, and I am so thankful to have been referred to this office. They have provided excellent legal guidance, as well as offered incredible support and empathy throughout a very difficult time, making a challenging situation manageable. Also if you are in need of a resource for any aspect of your case outside his expertise Randy Warmbrodt will connect you to the right people.
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Itcel lerma

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27 Nov, 2024
The entire team has been so amazing in answering any questions at any time they come up. Holly helped us with our case in 2018. When in need of legal council, there was no doubt we wanted her to represent us again and no one else. She continues to treat us like family and truly cares for the wellbeing of our child. Randy, Katie and Chelsea are so awesome as well!
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Michael cramer

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26 Nov, 2024
Craig Friesland did an excellent job for our family. He was very professional and extremely knowledgeable. I cannot recommend Craig and his office strongly enough.
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Exceptional legal expertise and experience in family law matters
“Mr. Warmbrodt is extremely knowledgable and well versed in family law. This became very evident when my ex husband hired a flat fee attorney a few years fresh out of law school.”
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Dedicated and compassionate service, with a focus on client's best interests
“Mr. Warmbrodt and his staff were the perfect fit for my sister. They did an uncontested divorce for her and her ex husband. After her divorce was finalized, they did a Will for her and her ex husband as well. I highly recommend them to any one who is looking for a professional to assist them with a family law matter.”
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Effective representation and successful outcomes in complex cases
“Mr. Warmbrodt worked on my case for years, fighting for my daughter every step of the way. He communicated with me often and made sure I always understood what was going on with my case. He made sure I knew we were a priority and in the end my daughter is safe and my case could not have been closed in a better, or more fitting, way.”
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Responsive and transparent communication with clients
“The entire team has been so amazing in answering any questions at any time they come up. Holly helped us with our case in 2018. When in need of legal council, there was no doubt we wanted her to represent us again and no one else. She continues to treat us like family and truly cares for the wellbeing of our child.”
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Highly recommended by satisfied clients for family law matters
“I highly recommend Randall Warmbrodt and his office. His knowledge, articulation and compassion for each of his clients is something you will not find in any other attorney and cannot be bought. He goes to great lengths and fights for your family like it is his own family sitting next to him in that court room.”
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Potential for high legal fees and concerns about cost-effectiveness
“Mr Warmbrodt and his partners/staff at Warmbrodt & Associates, you all have made me and my daughters life brighter than it could have ever been. Nothing is more important than the future of your children. There are plenty of lawyers less expensive, even Randy will tell you that.”
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Occasional instances of poor communication and lack of transparency
“This office was more than willing to call me on a regular basis to notify me that no progress was made via voicemail and also charge me for such notification. If I have received no documents or email and I do not call someone, I am well aware no progress is made. Please do not charge someone for that.”

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