I retained Mrs. Hopkins to represent me in a complex custody case, where I was seeking relocation…read more She was able to reach a settlement for us that was almost exactly the same arrangement I had proposed to the opposing party. If she wasn't able to convince the opposing party to commit to this settlement, she was fully prepared for trial, where I believe she would have conquered. She was a pleasure to work with. She took my concerns very seriously and I felt that she truly had the best interest of my child at heart. She worked tirelessly on my case- even on nights and weekends, ensuring that if a trial was necessary, she would be well equipped to represent me. This attorney has a heart for her clients and I highly recommend her. I can not thank her enough for helping me to navigate the most trying time in my life.

From the owner: We represent clients in all State Courts in Kent, Sussex, and New Castle Counties in criminal,…read morecivil, family law, and landlord tenant matters. Criminal Law, Misdemeanor and Felony Offenses, DUI, Drug Cases, Sex Offenses, Traffic Offenses, Pardons and Expungements, Juvenile Offenses, Weapons Offenses, Appeals and Postconviction Relief, Sentence Modifications, Violations of Probation; Family Law, Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Alimony, PFA, Property Division, Visitation, Termination of Parental Rights, Civil Law, Landlord Tenant, Wrongful Eviction, Contracts, Wills and Estates.

Nasty and unethical, settlement wasted more than 30. Minutes trying to figure out previous…read moreagreements. Mostly wrong information documented. Creates chaos to charge more. One star lawyer.

Very very very rude lawyer, they said they don't email! Sends nasty letters. Sarcastic. Waste of…read moremoney and time

Steve is a very competent attorney and should be considered when deciding whether or not to file…read morefor bankruptcy protection. I have no doubt he can make your financial situation better by taking care of any situation that you might encounter because of his professional experience as a licensed attorney to make your life easier and more comfortable while working to reduce your financial exposure and greatly improve your financial situation

From the owner: We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code…read more Established in 1994, Holfeld and Becker are dedicated to bringing the highest quality of representation to their clients. Holfeld and Becker is distinguished by the level of personal service and attention given to their clients, specializing in the litigation of complex legal issues, including those dealing with bankruptcies, divorce, child support, custody, wills and personal injury. We at Holfeld and Becker are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality legal services: our close working relationships with clients and efficient delivery of services make our representation especially effective. We take pride in our ability to handle complex transactional and litigation matters efficiently and cost effectively, with the focus on successful results and client satisfaction. Disclaimer: The Holfeld and Becker Web site is intended to supply general information to the public. While we try to ensure the accuracy of this information, we cannot guarantee that this information is accurate. Laws can change quickly, and the reader should always ensure that legal information of any sort is up-to-date and accurate before relying on it.

Mr. Malkiewicz and especially his paralegal, Dot were totally awesome in helping me get through…read morethis very rough time! They were supportive and explanatory. I am so grateful for their assistance!

If you are a minority do not waste your time. You have to constantly call to follow up about your…read morecase or to get any information because he does not reach out like a lawyer is supposed to. David Bever will nickel and dime you for every little thing that most lawyers don't and when you get the bill you cant figure out what the hell he did that was so costly. He also seems to get annoyed when you ask questions that you should already have the answer to but don't because of the lack of communication and on top of it they have no clue what is going on with your case. It's like the patslegal might as well represent you. If you are a minority he seems to act like you dont matter like you cant afford to pay what non minority folks pay. Dont waste your time nor money!

My husband and I hired this firm in May 2024 to handle our bankruptcy. Despite multiple attempts to…read morefollow up, Peter Schaeffer had still not filed our petition as of March 2025. When we asked our paralegal, Bob, to speak with Schaeffer about the delay, we were told that the attorney does not speak to clients until the hearing, and there was no direct way to contact him. When we requested a refund of the $1950 we paid, we were denied and told we were only entitled to the $338 filing fee--yet, almost three weeks later, they still haven't sent that. We ultimately had to hire another attorney, who prepared our petition in just one week, and now we are forced to seek reimbursement through other means. Do not waste your time or money here--there are far more competent attorneys available.

Complete scam!!!!!…read more Maybe once they were a faithful law firm, but that ship has long sailed. The Dover office is CLOSED. When you call, you will leave a message. Nobody will answer the first time. Once they call you back "Mr. Schaeffer" will call you back very eager and explains everything as though the process will be a breeze, or possibly Barbara (who got very defensive when I asked of her credentials, and immediately transferred me to "Mr.Schaeffer" which went straight to voicemail.) The information that is provided is false for what you will experience once starting the process. Robert Reidhaar, Bob, was the person handling my case after payment was made. Which again was not communicated initially by "Mr. Schaeffer." Bob's responses to my emails when asking question was very vague and would not fully answer all questions. To the point I felt like I was harassing the office and had to cc "Mr. Schaeffer" to get more clear information. They ask for an abundance of documents, which after doing further research, is not typically required in my case. You have to pay an additional fee for a course, which again was not communized in the beginning. This made me then begin looking further into the company. The link to the website from Google is not listed as a safe website, the address listed are two different law firm names. The credit reporting company that they used has history of being a scam as well, and I could go on but won't for legal purposes. After bringing these few things to the attention of Bob and "Mr.Schaeffer" via email, I was called by Bob. I explained my case and he ensured that I would be called my "Mr.Schaeffer." Immediately after ending the phone call I was sent an email from Bob that they will be refunding my money via check due to my claims of it being a scam and have yet to be contacted from "Mr. Schaeffer" via phone, only email. (And they still won't answer my question if it's a scam or not) He ensured that the check is already in the mail. I will be sure to update this review if I actually receive the check but DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY.

After paying an initial $500 consultation fee and a retainer of $5k and then an initial $990 fee…read morefor paperwork work I can honestly say my divorce was settled but I would not recommend this individual to anyone of color or otherwise. Follow up is terrible. Makes promises to get back to you and never does. This was a total ripoff. If you're looking for a good lawyer, divorce attorney or otherwise I suggest you keep looking. Save your money for a lawyer that worth it and that follows up with the client.

After calling and having an initial consultation with Mitch, I sent the requested documentation…read morethat his office asked for. I then inquired as to when they would get back to me. Two weeks went by without a response. I called his office again and talked to their front desk personnel in which they verbalized that Mitch would call me. This did not happen. I did receive an email from a paralegal in which she was polite and conveyed accessibility via email. Again this was not the case. I emailed this individual three or four times and got ZERO replies. I then called their office again and talked to the woman at the front desk and what she stated was that Mitch would call me. This did not happen. It's been 4 weeks and this office has not returned my phone calls responded to my emails or reached out to consult me on my case. I don't even know how much I'm supposed to pay for the retainer because the office has not communicated such information to me. This office is unprofessional and irresponsible. ABSOLUTELY NO FOLLOW-THROUGH!!! This was my experience and is my opinion.

The reviews on their website are all positive; yet if you look anywhere else online, you see the…read moretruth. They avoid all responsibility and lack decent customer service. Their SLAs make it impossible to ever qualify for a refund and when you prove their first reason is faulty, they find another...literally throwing whatever at the wall to see what sticks. The forms they provide are outdated and it honestly saves time and money just filing for divorce yourself. Their "case workers" take entirely too long just to review your forms have been signed. Another SLA that drives you outside the 30 day period to qualify for a refund. They flat out refused to complete the platinum service for me and also refused a refund when I requested it. The first reason was I was outside 30 days. When I brought up the issue with them not keeping their own timelines, they changed tune. The final reasoning, "significant work" was performed. The forms are from the courts, and I completed them. They simply printed and mailed them to me, but I guess that's considered "significant"? This is a scam of a company defrauding customers from hard earned money!!!

I just completed the questionnaire, and they charged me 200$. I was just trying to see what the…read moreprocess would look like. I received no service or documentation from them as I didnt complete the questionnaire, and immediately told them I didnt want their services and to refund the 200$. They said since I completed their questionnaire (most of it was left blank as I was just looking), they said their service was provided, and they would not refund the money. This website is a scam. Main point of contact was their case manager, Karina, who is a nightmare. Don't expect any help from this company, its the fast food of online divorce websites.