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Highly knowledgeable and experienced in family law, particularly custody cases
“Daryl is very knowledgeable and just a great guy! Would highly recommend.”
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Provides honest, straightforward advice and guidance
“Daryl didn't sugar coat anything. He didn't tell me I had a great case. In fact, he told me the opposite, and the way things currently stood, I was going to be at her mercy forever.”
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Passionate about fighting for the best interests of clients and their children
“Mr. Gordon and his team are fantastic because they fight for the best interest of the child and act in your best interest to retain your hard earn assets!!!”
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Develops effective legal strategies and prepares thoroughly for court
“Together we have thwarted all efforts by opposing counsel to try to take my child, my freedom, and my military assets. Mr. Gordon and his team are always top notch professionals. We developed a proactive strategy and prepared every time we go to court against the fabricated lies and costly antics of opposing counsel; everytime proving successful each time in court.”
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Maintains excellent communication and responsiveness with clients
“Daryl and his staff were great to work with. They were very knowledgeable and helpful. Definitely made the process go very smoothly.”
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As a result of the analysis of reviews about this lawyer, no significant cons were found.

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01 Nov, 2021 by Jennifer w
Awesome lawyer and a wonderful person!!! I highly recommend Daryl. Mr. Gordon is the best lawyer you can ever hire. When I went in the first time Daryl just made me feel so comfortable to speak and ask anything. Daryl made Me appreciate him and his staff for answering all my emails and calls with any questions I had. Thanks Mr. Gordon for always having a big smile. Daryl is a very nice person and compassionate.
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31 Jan, 2021 by Deborah
My family and I used Mr Gordon back some time ago in he is the best I've ever seen in he gets the job done even when it seems like there is no hope he gives you hope he helped my family out in a very good way he basically saved my niece and nephew life by helping us get custody from my abusive sister in brother in law we fought CPS for 4 years in they never did nothing so we hired Daryl I'd recommend him anytime We Love you Daryl Gordon in thank you for the good job well done
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29 Feb, 2020 by Anonymous
Mr. Gordon and his staff are always very courteous and professional. They respond to my questions promptly and honestly. I feel like they truly represented my best interest. I feel as if Mr. Gordon has become a part of my family. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for fair and honest representation.
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26 Feb, 2020 by Mirna
Mr. Gordon is the best lawyer you can ever hire. When I went in the first time Daryl just made me feel so comfortable to speak and ask anything. He explained to me step by step what would be happening with my case. Daryl made my case go by so fast without stress he and his staff did everything to make this so easy for me. I appreciate him and his staff for answering all my emails and calls with any questions I had. Thanks Mr. Gordon for always having a big smile.
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07 Feb, 2020 by Knight
I was referred to Daryl by another lawyer since my case was to be in Collin County. When I went in for my consultation Daryl let me talk as much as I needed and answered all the questions I had. He didn't establish a time limit and rush me out at the one hour mark. In other consultations with other lawyers, I left feeling like I didn't get my side of the story out. The other lawyers cut me off and really drove the conversation. What I was saying may not have been relevant, but where Daryl listened others moved on. I didn't feel like a number in Daryl's office at any time during my visits. I walked out of my consultation confident that I found the right person to defend me. I was also in a very different financial situation during this time. Where most lawyers will not work with you and require very large retainers up front Daryl worked with me and we agreed on terms that were very fair for both parties. After response was filed I worked very closely with his staff to talk more in depth about my case and gather all necessary information regarding my case. Just as Daryl made me feel very comfortable so did they. Meredith and Kacie were amazing. Any time I had questions or needing anything they were there for me. I never had any issues getting in touch with them and they always kept me informed on what was going on. I am a single father of three little girls all under the age of 8. They are by far the most important people in my life. We ended up settling and I won primary custody of my little girls. I came in to Daryl's office in fear of losing them and walked away with them in my care. To simply say thank you to Plano Family Law isn't enough. I am forever grateful God lead me do Daryl and his team. They could see how important my little girls are to me and that I was the one that put them and their needs first. I strongly recommend Daryl. He is a great man and his team is just as wonderful. Night and day from the other lawyers I spoke with.
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