Reviews

I hired Stacie-Dee to represent me in my divorce. I walked in scared, unsure and unprepared. Stacie-Dee was so kind and reassuring. I felt like she had my back as she guided me through the process. We had to deal with multiple Counties, multiple Quit Claim deeds and a POA. My Ex was even living in another State so that further complicated things. She was always professional, caring and respectful of my time and circumstances. I feel like she is not only a very capable attorney but a friend. I would hire her again and would recommend her to all my friends.

I highly recommend Ms. Motoyama. She is ethical, compassionate and insightful. She took the time to listen to my concerns and help me come up with a plan to address them.

Stacie-Dee Motoyama was instrumental in negotiating a difficult situation, could not have handled this divorce without her expert knowledge and experience.

After many, many years of appointments at CTM I am happy to see Stacie-Dee laying down new roots in an environment that allows each case the time and commitment it needs. She is a very hard working representative for her clients. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her. She shows compassion when you're emotionally distressed, and helps you through controversies involving the legal system at the least cost, financially and emotionally. She's worthy of your trust; as well as the trust of opposing parties and their attorneys.

Stacie-Dee helped my family make a decision about pursuing an inheritance issue. She saved us time and money, by offering her sound advice. We will be using her again to get our wills in order to avoid nasty situations and to make our wishes clear to our loved ones.

After my attorney left the CTM firm for another job, my file was shuffled to Stacie-Dee Motoyama. My case was complex and we were in the middle of defending against several motions brought maliciously. She had a short period of time to get up to speed on my case but she just didn't. A month after taking me as a client, we appeared in court to defend against the biggest accusation of all; Ms. Motoyama fell on her face. She didn't respond to key accusations, she didn't know key dates that would have defended me, she didn't know how to locate key documents on the fly, and I wanted at that moment to push her aside and defend myself. I was found guilty. I immediately found a new (much better) attorney and spent the next 10 months going through the appeal process. In that court, the charge against me was overturned in a matter of minutes with the judge finding there was just no basis at all for me being found guilty. My new attorney had a heck of a job in front of her undoing Ms. Motoyama's mess. In other words, if Stacie-Dee Motoyama had managed my case properly at the critical point a year earlier, the path to a peaceful parenting plan and emotional health for everyone involved wouldn't have taken this very expensive detour. It cost me $20,000 for this bit alone. I'm sure Stacie-Dee Motoyama has strengths but I didn't see them in my case. I'd recommend almost anyone over her.

I interviewed several attorneys before choosing Stacie-Dee to represent me during my divorce case. I immediately felt I could trust her, she knew the law and that I would be in good hands. I was correct. It was important to me to have an amicable settlement and that is exactly how it ended. Stacie-Dee is a most competent attorney! Very knowledgeable, thorough, direct. A skillful negotiator and mediator. She is kind and fair and advocates mediation over litigation. But make no mistake - she is very capable of using the proverbial "pointy end of her boots"! I am very glad I chose Stacie-Dee and could not have had a more capable attorney. I will recommend her, without hesitation, to anyone in need of legal counsel.

Not impressed by the level of commitment to client practiced. Many unprofessional moments. Legal assistant doesn't use spell/grammar check. Over priced and over bills. Would not recommend or use Stacie-Dee Motoyama in the future.

From my experience, Stacie-Dee is a smart, compassionate lawyer who uses the law to protect children and families and smooth the transition during a difficult separation. She has really helped me stay focused on the issues and provided the context and guidance I need to settle my case. I worked with Stacie-Dee 8 years ago for my divorce and most recently with a complicated parenting plan modification and adjustment of child support. Stacie-Dee has been respectful of my time and clearly tries to provide the most legal service in each consultation. She's direct, organized, and strives to resolve issues out of the courtroom as much as possible. Stacie-Dee arms clients with the legal knowledge needed to serve the children's best interests and reduce conflict. I would reccommend Stacie-Dee to anyone needing help with family law.