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Pros
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Knowledgeable and courteous in initial interactions
“When I first hired Victor, he seemed very knowledgeable and courteous.”
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Able to resolve legal issues efficiently
“Mr. Ro was able to get the entire situation resolved with in 5 minutes of the court hearing.”
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Provides clear and detailed explanations
“He explained everything very clearly to me to where I could understand.”
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Demonstrates expertise and instills confidence
“I was never disappointed. He wasn't afraid to speak up and knew how to talk with the judges very well.”
Cons
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Unexpected and significant fee increases during the case
“Victor needed SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS more within a few weeks and then again a few weeks after that. Just before we went to trial, he insisted on $15K more...”
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Aggressive and belligerent communication when confronted about fees
“When I reminded him of our agreement and how frustrating it was to feel like I had wasted so much money to accomplish nothing, he became extremely defensive and belligerent.”
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Inability to complete the case or provide the expected level of service
“He did not finish his job and left my case when I had no more money to pay him.”
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Unprofessional and deceptive billing practices
“His assistant told me there is a $100 charge, but I will get 25% discount since I am a Legal shield member... He got very belligerent and mentioned it is 375 and has to be in cash now.”

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18 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
Victor represented me for a case that involved reckless racing. He guided me through the whole process and explained it all detailed. We were able to get this case deferred and later on expunged.
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03 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
I would recommend Victor Ro as a lawyer. He was very helpful and most important to me understood and spoke my primary language, Spanish. He was very clear and precise with my case. He explained everything very clearly to me to where I could understand. I felt like I was defended correctly during my case and In front of the judge.
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03 Mar, 2021 by Scott
I meet Mr. Ro during one of the darkest periods of my life. He helped me navigate a very challenging period, requiring expert legal assistance. He was a blessing to work with and I would hire him again in a heart beat. I highly recommend him to anyone needing legal guidance.
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02 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
He was quick and to the point. He was able to call me later in the evening when I was off work so it made it easier to communicate with him.
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01 Mar, 2021 by Hannah
My ex-husband filed a false contempt and I was u sure what to do. Mr. Ro was able to get the entire situation resolved with in 5 minutes of the court hearing. I was impressed and thankful for everything he did for me.
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