Reviews

I found Emy Cordano after a big Utah firm strung my simple divorce out to 25k in 2 years. I let my attorney go and in walks Emy. She led me to the right path and helped me resolve some serious lingering loose strings and secured custody of my son. If it were possible to only use Emy no matter what the issue was or what state I lived in I would never ever use anyone else for legal counsel or advice. She is the best and there is no second to Emy Cordano Emy ended up advising me that it was financially in my best interest to move my case to Idaho because neither the father nor myself lived in Utah anymore (where the case began). Emy could have easily strung me along in the Utah system (our case was active) and collected fees and I would have never been the wiser. She took the high road and sent me to a different attorney in Idaho and sent me my retainer back in full. My only regret was not finding Emy from day 1.

Emy is a strong attorney. Even after changing gears a month or so into my very stressful and emotional divorce, we came to a conclusion that we wasn't a good fit. After all the time she had vested I still received a full refund! I believe she has a good moral compass and stands by her beliefs.

Receptionist - nice. Consultation not so much. I see that the negative reviews get attacked on here, but I feel compelled to point out that getting some advice from this source might just get you aggressively berated for not understanding all her legal phrasing and accused of being defensive when you repeatedly use the only legal lingo you know. How many different ways can a layperson say "I'm the legal guardian", and having the lawyer keep asking if you have "an order"? I don't know...is a legal appointment so that I can enroll my grandkids in school and take them to the doctor "an order"? So I'll just turn back to Self Help Legal and ask them my question. Even when the answer is disappointing, they've always been both patient and polite. *When the lawyer attacks my review, they'd best not divulge more details about the call than I have shared here. The very brief consult should still involve attorney/client privilege.* UPDATE 9/23/2020 - Please note that their response refers to me as "C. Smith" repeatedly - 4 times in total. They claim that this wasn't one of my questions. Well, it wasn't the one I called for, but I'm not going to go into all the details here. The point is that we couldn't move on due to the question of if what I have is an order or not. It did not seem to matter how many times I tried to describe what I had, she just kept hanging her hat on whether or not it was an order. I mean, YOU, (the "expert") tell ME - is it? What I ended up doing as a final response to the constant question was to utter a weak "yeah, I guess...", and her abrupt answer rested on that. What more was there to say? She wasn't really hearing me anyway, so I ended the consult. One would think a lawyer specializing in family law could politely ascertain and assist with such a basic clarification. Yes, apologies exist in their answer, as do promises to "note" my review and "...to do better in future, including treating all potential new clients with respect and dignity", but they end with "And, expect the same in return." That wasn't necessary, and it implies that THEY were somehow not treated with such by me. This is not the case, and I want that to be crystal clear. I overlooked her palpable impatience from the beginning of the call before I even began speaking. I overlooked her cutting off my story and so I rushed to the point. I apologized that she thought I was being defensive, when all I was doing was telling her over and over again what I had - I only have what I have. I thanked her for her time at the end of the call. Honestly, how much more "respect and dignity" should a "professional" expect - particularly when I felt so little of either? So with their reply, they have compounded a bad first consult experience by not bothering to get my name right, a lack of acknowledgment that the call veered into exactly what I said it did, and offering a backhanded-sorry/not sorry apology with a transparent negative implication at the end of it. "When someone shows you who they are - believe them." ~Maya Angelou

Emy is an amazing attorney. If you like sports analogies like me she is the Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Babe Ruth, etc of attorneys. Always remember that just because you stayed at a holiday inn express last night, you are NOT an attorney - EMY IS! She knows the law and even if you may question her methodical way of doing things, it's all done for you as her client. Her only concern is you and getting you the best result possible. I highly recommend her!

Very knowledgable, compassionate and very straightforward which I appreciate so much. Clearly cares about the wellbeing of her clients, and I felt so comfortable knowing that she was not pushing her own agenda. Highly recommend.

I find Emy to be extremely personable and understanding. She gets my situation and has already helped me gain some clarity. It feels as if Emy has known me for a long time and cares about my safety. It is apparent that she will be a strong ally as I journey forth through the turbulent waters of divorce. If you feel scared or overwhelmed by the prospect of divorce, Emy could be your guiding light. Kimberly

Emy always gives 110% to her clients. She and her staff are there to answer your questions and help you through your issues.

I would strongly recommend hiring or consulting with Emy during your family law case. Her experience shows in her ability to provide clear answers during what is usually a very difficult time in life. She has been established in the local area for some time and knows how to navigate the system to get desired results. In addition to frequent email communications, she was flexible with my work schedule and we met face to face multiple times after normal work hours to ensure that we were both on the same page and that we had all the necessary data to present a strong case. That was a big deal to me and Emy will do that for her clients. On top of all that, she is a friendly person that is understanding of the difficult circumstances of a divorce and puts all her efforts into helping you get results. I would not hesitate to continue consulting with Emy if there are future needs.

Emy Cordano was an amazing lawyer! I am a father in Utah and was able to get full custody of my children! Her staff was very professional and extremely helpful and I had a lot of questions throughout my divorce. They would always get back to me in a timely matter and I was never left wondering what was going on. She will always be the lawyer I recommend to anyone that asks me.

I have only met with Emy for a consultation, but really felt that she was a genuinely good person and very good at what she does. I very much appreciated her straight forward attitude.