Reviews

Terrible experience with Sarah particularly. My coparent withheld my ability to see my infant on multiple occasions, Sarah charged me for documentation that didn’t improve or remedy the situation; the coparent was not held accountable whatsoever. The response I received from filing the expensive paperwork Sarah’s firm advised was my coparent filing a false police report saying their vehicle was broken into implicating me for which I had proofs were 100% false (the vehicle was NOT broken into or tampered with and I was nowhere remotely close to area it was located at the time in question). I was required to meet at police stations following that accusation - know what the coparent showed up in?? The undamaged vehicle in question on the DAY FOLLOWING the accusation. (For the record, it’s supposed to be a crime in Texas to file a false police report). Again, none of it mattered when we *never made it to court* — saddled with $25k worth of representation debt (when the standard for family court settlements is ~$11k to my understanding), a hefty child support amount, and ONE day more than a standard possession as a non-custodial parent. I wrote her an angry, frustrated “who do you work for here?” email to which she felt the need to call me personally at 3 am having me tell her I thought she was the perfect person to help me with my situation or she would be resigning my case. Should’ve dropped her then and there. I’m an honorably discharged veteran, a former federal employee, an Eagle Scout, etc. I was up against someone with a an assault record. Continuously told her firm I wanted a 50/50 coparenting agreement and wasn’t trying to skirt child support because I didn’t think it would help my case. Not what was presented at the 2-3 court days we were supposed to have, I took off work for and made special arrangements for but didn’t actually “take.” We never made it to court - ended up in mediation with a RETIRED judge who didn’t read or pay any attention to the facts of the case whatsoever as his blanketed opening statement at mediation was - “I don’t care what the facts are here, I’m not taking any child away from his mother short of something drug related” - a determination based solely based on gender/sex. I did 90% of the talking during mediation; Sarah and her assistant sat there and barely spoke. I’m not an attorney. I didn’t get paid $25k to represent someone. Had no idea what I was doing. Sarah worked with the coparent’s attorney and came up with a 30+ page document that provides more coverage for my co-parent than me and I was billed for it; co-parent walked away from the case on a pro-bono basis. If I mess up, jail time and fines. If the co-parent messes up, there would be hefty court fees for me to enforce anything and then next to 0 repercussions for them. My coparent has been so empowered by how easy it was to walk over me that she has continued to violate the agreement (never missed a day with my son, coparent’s missed a plethora; coparent doesn’t send written updates when our circumstances change, I’ve had to; coparent moved outside the agreed upon living area, repercussions are supposed to be me becoming custodial, NOPE; coparent filed 2 more false police reports since implicating but not naming me to avoid harassment charges, nothing stopping them). If you’re a single father out there for any reason and are looking for help, know upfront no one (courts, attorneys, etc) cares about the dad’s rights or involvement in a child’s life. Since the resolution, I’ve struggled to make ends meet between the debts and my obligations. Think when I’m struggling to this degree that I can afford or would even bother going back to court to have my coparent “held accountable” for the violations?? Steer clear of Sarah’s firm; felt massively overcharged for the minimal support or intervention I received from them.

Thank you for all your help Christopher Almanza

If you are a dad I wouldn't recommend going with Lori. Honestly worst mistake I've ever made. I went with her initially based on a review sayin she would be fair towards dad's but no thats honestly far from the truth. I gave her so much info that she choose not to bring up in court. I honestly don't know who she was a lawyer for me or my ex because she did me no favors. I payed her over $9000 in a two month period had very little communication with her I don't know how she went thru that so fast and like I said I had very little communication with her. I'm having alot more communication with my current lawyer and so far I've only payed him $7000. She was also very unprepared in court and so was I because she didn't prepare me well at all. She just seems very inexperienced in my opinion. If u are a male and want someone that FIGHTS for you. Look elsewhere she has no fight in her. And I'm just trying to save other people from going thru this experience I went thru with her.

Sarah is an excellent attorney. She is very knowledgeable and professional. She takes the time to listen to you and help guide you through the process. If I have any questions, she is my go to attorney.

Sarah and her team are the BEST! They are kind, understanding, caring, and work hard for your case. Over the past three years, they have become permanent residents in my heart. I went through a terrible custody case; a lot of it my fault. I listened to Sarah and Laura’s advice word-for-word when it came to co-parenting and making life changes. They prepared me for trial, my mannerisms on the stand, and made me feel confident through their professionalism when I went to court. They know family law inside and out, and are exceptional at handling high conflict cases. When I visited their office, had phone calls, or communicated through emails, everyone was friendly, professional and welcoming. I felt apart of the team and decision making throughout my case. They helped me through it, and we got the outcome I wanted for me and my children! I highly recommend Seltzer Family Law when it comes to your family!

She said $350 consultation bye

Mrs. Seltzer was court appointed on a attorney general case and if had the money to hire an attorney it would be her. Her and her staff were very professional, and returned calls in a timely manner. Thank you

The receptionist was polite, I called and told her a little about my situation, unfortunately I was simply told that it's almost 400$ for a 40 minute initial consult, way out of my budget unfortunately. The cost is the only reason for my review as I never spoke to or saw any of the lawyers and only talked to the receptionist on the phone.

Max brewington was incredibly helpful and if I ever have a need in the future, I would hire him again in a heartbeat. I am an out of state client, and when I was served in florida 2 days before a hearing to appear in Texas, max was immediately on top of it and ready to go. He was able to appear on my behalf on such short notice so I did not have to travel to Texas. Dealing with such a serious matter from out of state is difficult but knowing max was there and on top of everything put me at ease. He was very knowledgeable about family law and was able to coordinate with my florida lawyer, even at some points explaining to her how certain things can be done to resolve my case. Overall, max is a great lawyer for custody a dispute and I would highly recommend him.

I didn’t feel represented, at the beginning of my divorce process, I felt betrayed when the lawyer came to my representation, they did not explain the situation of my lawyer and I understand that she was not in the position to work my case. and her fees are questionable