Reviews

$400 for a consultation and this $400 doesn’t even get put the account if someone was to hire you…….. noot pass button…………………………..

I walked into the Seltzer Family Law offices, met with Laura to discuss my situation and hired her thirty minutes later. Throughout the process, I could not be more pleased with her guidance, intelligence and thorough proactive approach. I was always kept well informed as to what the next steps wereand felt that my interests were always very well represented. If you need outstanding representation with a divorce, I highly recommend Laura’s services with Seltzer Family Law.

Laura Zachariah is an attorney who is compassionate. personal, annd thorough in every detail of her cases. She was a tremendous help during my custody battle the last year and a half. She puts children first ensuring justice will prevail. My family and I are incredibly thankful for all her hard work and dedication to my children and I. Thank you for going over and beyond for us Laura. You are appreciated!!

I recently finalized my divorce after a yearlong process and couldn't have asked for better representation. Laura made sure that not only was I fully aware of my rights and responsibilities but ensured that my children's well-being (priority number one for me) was a primary focus in all discussions and court appearances. In the court room she is a professional through and through. No one wins in a divorce, but Laura kept me honest with myself and on track towards my goals to help me get the best outcome possible. I am truly thankful that Laura was honest with me, even when things were not in my favor, so that I could be prepared for each step of the process. Laura will definitely be my lawyer for any future litigation.

Laura jumped into my case with both feet. Laura's constant positive upbeat attitude was intergral for me to maintain the focus for what I needed to do during a long a difficult high conflict divorce process. The passion and tenacity that Laura brought to my case was integral to what ultimatly resulted in a very positive outcome. Laura will call you out if you need to be called out, but it comes from a place of caring and concern for her client. She has an amazing way of cutting through the B.S. but also being a warm ray of sunshine. I can never repay Laura (or the others at Seltzer Law Firm) for everything they have done for my children and I. If your a father who wants to be active in the lives of your children and you are facing the uphill battle in a court system that historically has been dismissive of fathers rights; Laura will absolutly stand shoulder to shoulder with you in that battle. I can not recommend her enough. The entire staff is absolutly amazing (Shelby, Chris, Riley, and the others whose names have escaped me at the moment).

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.

I hired Ms Zachariah for a custody suit. Throughout the whole process she kept me up to date and provided all the knowledge I needed. She went out of her way to be available when I needed her. She is knowledgeable in all things foster/adoption. I will be using her in the future and will always refer anyone to her!

Ms. Zachariah represented me, as the defendant, in a child custody modification. Throughout the process, Ms. Zachariah maintained a high level of professionalism. She was responsive to my needs, well educated in family law, and most importantly kind. She was welcoming, treated me with the best of intentions, and I never doubted that I was in safe hands. She has expert experience with high conflict cases, and I followed her every recommendation on how to co-parent and make the life changes that I needed to make for myself and my children. She took my case serious and with the upmost care. We were successful in my case, and I couldn't have done it without her by my side. She has my vote a million times over, and I highly recommend her standing by your side.