(2024) Unprofessional and did nothing to help my children. Confused me with other clients, put…read morestereotypes onto our situation that did not apply, was still rude and condescending after knowing they made mistakes. Knowing we are victims of abuse, yet made that situation so much worse for my children and I regret hiring this GAL. Nepotistic, Out of date, and out of touch. A review from another client during the time we used her services that sums up the experience: "Unethical and horrible legal representative. Save your time and money and find someone else. She's horrendous, at best. Does not conduct herself with integrity, she's a blatant liar and cannot be trusted."

She is a good lawyer and knows what she's doing. 3 stars because she was scared of my ex husband's…read moreattorney. He got things he shouldn't have because of it. But I know that she can fight for you if she feels like it.

My attorney was Tara Parker. My life was in shambles I thought. Tara turned it around with her…read moreextensive knowledge and skills in handling my divorce. sue her para legal was awesome too. Divorce is emotional and these two women encouraged and guided me through quite a year of up and downs. I cannot tell you how safe I felt in this law practice when I first had that consultation. If you need a special place to find such a dynamic duo come see Tara Parker. You won't regret it! Thanks ladies I owe you those bagels and a smear!

This attorney will treat you right and make it happen. She is astounded and gracious but fierce!…read more You will get your money worth from Attorney T.P

If you're reading this, you may be feeling like everything around you is closing in. Frantically…read moresearching the internet, calling lawyers, looking at reviews and trying to find the right person for your now increasingly difficult situation. I know I was, and the hopelessness was tearing me down from within. After speaking with a couple of lawyers and not really feeling the drive from them. I found Ed's reviews. Firstly, I noticed that if some felt the need to give Ed a bad review, Ed would defend himself that shows me that he takes his job very seriously, and it's personal every time for him. Secondly the overwhelming number of positive reviews! Eds abilities seemed apparent. So, I called him and got a feel for him, and he was ready instantly to hear me out. We set up a meeting and from that point forward I knew I had picked the right person. Ed has a mastery of law going back decades and it shows. Ed reassured me he would defend me to the best of his abilities and he did. Some people don't realize that law is dynamic and constantly in flux. Ed has the ability to see through all the constant change and get desired outcomes. I am forever grateful for this man and his best efforts; I am truly thankful and lucky. Thank you, Ed. -Robert.

I was facing devastating, false allegations of abuse and a protective order violation, and I am…read moreincredibly lucky to have hired Edward Ajlouny as my defense attorney. His deep expertise with Domestic Violence law and his past experience as a former District Attorney are exactly what you need when your life is suddenly turned upside down. Right from the moment I contacted him, he listened carefully to the facts of my case and immediately put together a defense strategy that ultimately led to the complete dismissal of all charges. He maintained a pragmatic approach throughout the ordeal, fiercely protecting my career and my broader personal interests, while building a straightforward and airtight defense. Edward is someone who deeply understands the law, its limitations, and the realities of the justice system. He is the exact advocate you need in your darkest hour. I am forever thankful. George K.

After receiving citations for third degree felony DUI and felony resisting, I really did not know…read morewhere to turn. Online, I saw many positive reviews for Manley and Manley law firm. Hiring them to handle my case was one of the best decisions I could have made. From the beginning of this difficult process, my family and I were treated with respect and understanding. All of our questions were answered honestly and thoroughly. Different lawyers successfully handled different aspects of my case. Roland Sizemore was able to convince the prosecution that there weree so many contradictions and disparities in their case that they agreed to dismiss all charges against me. I am particularly grateful to him, Scott Bigger, Anthony Pappadakis, Michaell Taylor, and Candy Rogner for all their efforts to successfully end this difficult period of my life.

The Manley Law Firm has represented me along with many family members & friends over the years…read moredemonstrating care and understanding in each & every case! They worked diligently to achieve the best possible outcome in each case. If you ever find yourself in trouble and need a competent Lawyer to assist you, I highly recommend the Team of Manley & Manley!!!

Ann Marie is the best and most honest attorney I've ever met in my life , she's very knowledgeable…read moreand most of all she cares about her clients and their cases, she has been my attorney for 4 years now and has always done her absolute best for me . She is the definition of a winner and I wouldn't want anyone else by my side besides Ann Marie the rest of my life. Thank you so much Ann Marie for everything you've done for me , I can't even explain how grateful I am to have you in my life and by my side!

WARNING; EXTREME UNPROFESSIONALISM! I had such a negative experience with Ann-Marie Okros and was…read moreforced into a position of having to replace her because she was just so unprofessional. From being late, unprepared, and unresponsive, to finally stealing $3,000 from me after she basically forced me to switch attorneys. After some research I see from other reviews that my experience isn't uncommon. When you're fighting for your children or going through divorce you really need someone that's gonna fight for you. Ann-Marie barely showed up for me. If you want more frustration during one of the most trying times of your life, hire her to get ripped and get robbed. I've added more below. PLEASE READ FOR YOUR SAKE. Note; I don't believe in writing a bad review unless it's absolutely necessary. This is unfortunately necessary. I'm keeping this as brief as possible which means I'll be leaving out a ton of details but you'll get the gist of it. My experience with Ann-Marie as my attorney is far from positive. I had used her in the past and almost fired her because of lack of communication and to be quite honest, she comes off as extremely lazy, very unorganized, and terribly unresponsive. The ONLY reason I used her for this last hearing was because I had a credit on file with her firm of over $2,000 and she was already retained for my custody stuff. We jumped into a new motion for custody against me and it was same old, same old. She doesn't return calls, doesn't respond to emails promptly if at all, and it's extremely frustrating. She blew through the $2,000 credit in just a couple weeks and her invoices are "reviewed emails and worked on case". How does one blow through $2,000 in pay by reading emails? She hasn't even responded to them so, what on earth? Regardless, this is a fight for my children and she knows enough of the details and enough about my divorce that I really don't think it's a good idea to try to switch attoneys so I'm gonna white knuckle it. That was a big mistake. Very first hearing before the judge she comes in 10 minutes late, speed walking down the court hallway, hair is a mess, she's holding a stack of papers literally 10" thick, her outfit in shambles, papers flying, and eyes filled with panic. I'm looking at her literally embarrassed that this is my representation. Then she sits down next to me nearly out of breath and starts hounding me for information. I've sent her a ton of emails giving every detail, every account, tons of evidence, character letters, everything needed and now she's hounding me for information, showing clearly she hasn't "reviewed emails and worked on case" like her invoice claims. Ugh... We lost in court and I lost my kids, against false accusations and zero evidence. Hang in there cause it gets worse. We set an FOC (Friend of Court) hearing with a referee and get this reversed. I start preparing for this hearing and Ann-Marie is showing me a few signs of hope by actually responding to emails and answering calls, not consistently but enough to keep me hanging on. She sent me another invoice for $3,000 and reluctantly I paid her. BAM! Instance silence. She's got my money and immediately becomes unresponsive. There are other reviews out there describing her the same way. Unfortunately I read those reviews AFTER all this. So she's got my $3,000 and I can't get a peep out of her. I'm in the fight of my life for my children and she's gone silent. I need to know we have a plan, and know she received my email with my evidence and witness list and documentation and pertinent information but no response. In a move of desperation I did some research and hired another attorney. Literally the day I hire the other attorney, Ann-Marie calls me. Complete shocker because I wasn't even sure she was still living. I told her I retained another attorney AND SHE COMPLETELY UNDERSTOOD! She told me she was sorry for not responding to my attempts of communication and she understood why I hired another attorney. She ADMITTED she dropped the ball on my case. The honesty was appreciated, but it gets worse. She refuses to give me a refund! After her admittance of guilt you'd think she'd agree and refund my $3,000. NOTE: This was money paid IN ADVANCE. She didn't send me a bill for services rendered but she was going to draw off that $3,000. That's how attorneys work. They get paid in advance. SHE COMPLETELY REFUSES THE REFUND! Even now, my case isn't closed because there were some hang ups and my ex refuses to sign the agreement, so i've offered her a chance to work off some of the $3,000 and she refuses to respond. I was hoping to give her a chance to redeam herself but she continues to demonstrate a serious lack of integrity. COMPLETE WASTE. Get in touch if you want more details. Erik Emery 231-649-7744

Shaun Marks is a superior option. Remember you need someone who knows the court and judges you will…read morebe up against. I found him highly referred online for my driving under the influence case. I can attest that he has all your best interests in mind. The process is extremely stressful and hard on your mental state. He will assure you of best outcome, most likely outcome and worst case scenario for your situation. Without the confidence of his guidance I would not have been at ease going through the process. You get more than you think working with Shaun, his price is more than reasonable. You have to remember it is not about budgeting when you need defense to save you thousands in the future. Go with Shaun Marks and you will be sure to have the best representation in court. Do not settle for less, your future will depend on the right choice in attorney.

Expert handling of my divorce case. Prompt and professional work during every phase of mediation…read moreand court. They were also reasonable in their charges. Not only are Theresa Rizer and Julia Black great attorneys, but they are also great people who care about their clients. I highly recommend them both. They do work in Gennessee, Oakland, and Wayne counties

Mr. Kotarski & staff are A-1. They returned all of our calls in a timely manner. In our…read moreconsultation with Mr. Kotarski, he patiently guided my sisters & I in a step-by-step process of guardianship for my brother. He even answered several follow up questions (calls). He is concerned about equipping you with the tools to help you navigate your sensitive family matter without breaking your wallet. We felt seen & heard. We got more than what we paid for.

This review is long and long overdue because every time I started to write it I would cry. If you…read moreask me how I found Attorney Michael Kotarski I would say I Googled and among all the listings for "family", his was the one that indicated values that I needed to connect with in a time of conflict, confusion, uncertainty. Personable and professional! Respectful and compassionate. An active listener and resourceful. What started out as a call for help with affairs for one parent ended up being a call for both parents. I had a plan for where to start, to be of intellectual assistance to two vulnerable people I love when we hung up. The question I realized is not "what do I want to do legally" but "what do I need to do" and Attorney Michael Kotarski was a great navigator with an impactful response. Light in the darkness! Thank you for responding Attorney Kotarski to my call, and for being a part of this faith in action plan for health, healing and restoration as God's will is being done for our beloved. He helped me and I "feel better, so much better" since I followed the Spirit and made that call! Call Attorney Kotarski with expectation that you will have a valuable use of your time and will get help. Reverend Leslie