Cameo was she person I spoke with, RUDE! I asked some…read morequestions about scheduling a consultation in regard to a very difficult situation that my family is facing. She was extremely dismissive, spoke down to me, spoke over me and then hung up. She threw prices around as if our family can't afford HER, and she's not even the attorney. I called back and she hung up again. We are used to California prices so their rate is much lower than we are used to. Not even 6 minutes total and she couldn't even try to schedule anything for us! Clearly this firm doesn't need clients.

Ineffectual and not very client invested. In hindsight, a complete waste of money, especially for…read moresmall county matters where who you know has more seeming weight.

Our experience with this law firm was extremely disappointing and concerning…read more After paying a retainer/Flat Fee , communication essentially stopped. Multiple emails and phone calls requesting updates on our case and an itemized accounting of the retainer went unanswered. We repeatedly tried to reach the office, but phone calls were not returned. We also attempted to visit the office in person and found that no one was available. On several occasions the office appeared closed or the door was locked during normal business hours. Our case involved the wellbeing of children, and time was critical. Despite that urgency, we received no meaningful updates about what work had been completed or what actions had been taken on our case. After weeks of trying to get basic communication and information, we were forced to seek new legal counsel. The lack of responsiveness and transparency after a substantial retainer was paid was extremely frustrating and left us without the support we expected during an important time. I strongly encourage anyone considering this firm to ask very clear questions about communication expectations, availability, and billing transparency before retaining them.

From the owner: A full-service law firm offering services in Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Family Law, and Civil…read moreLitigation. They resolve issues quickly and efficiently. In Loraine Law Center, you have direct access to the attorney because they care deeply and provide focused representation.

My experience with Melanie Moffitt as my attorney was extremely disappointing. I hired her to…read morehandle a custody and child support matter, but from the start, it seemed like she was more focused on what she believed was best, rather than listening to what I needed or what both parents had already agreed on. She consistently dismissed my input, even when it aligned with what the mother of my child wanted as well. Instead of moving quickly to close the case in the first month--when it could have been easily resolved--she delayed progress, added unnecessary complications, and ignored the path I asked her to take. I eventually fired her because she was not representing my best interests, and afterward she tried to make it appear in court records like she withdrew from the case on her own. Thankfully, the official court docket in Jefferson City clearly shows that I dismissed her. Melanie also presented an invoice that listed tasks that I felt were slow, excessive, and in many cases unnecessary. She failed to challenge a $900 monthly child support amount that should have been addressed immediately. She allowed months to go by without fighting for a reduction, despite the circumstances. Once I represented myself, I was able to get everything I originally asked for--quickly and without issue. In my personal opinion, her services did not benefit me or my child. I believe she made the process harder than it needed to be and added costs that weren't justified by the results. If you're a Black parent or someone who needs a lawyer who truly listens and fights for your goals, I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere. Even though I thanked her at the time, I now feel it's important to share my honest experience so others can make informed decisions. -- Evan Jackson Miller

She's rude. Called up for basic information, but seemed it was too much work to bother answering…read morebasic questions. They spend long hours at the office at night to, which makes one wonder what it is that they are doing.

If there were any unethical law firms that I could write about, this one would be the most…read moreunethical of them all. Now, if you hire them as the plaintive and they win your case that's all good, but if you are on the defense side of these people they will lie like a rug. They allowed one of their clients to stand before a judge and lie about the mental acuity of the defendant, without the defendant being allowed to be in the courtroom. That is as low as any legal counsel could get. There is absolutely no proof that the person they were bringing a case against had any mental problems whatsoever but they were allowed to do what they did without doing any research. Their standards of legal procedure are so despicable, that I am surprised they are allowed to practice law in any country. I wouldn't trust these guys if they were the LAST legal firm on the planet. Just so you know, if you really like them, you like the fact that they will allow you to lie in a court of law, and that makes you look a little unethical.

From the owner: Brydon Swearengen & England Law is an attorney's & lawyers-based company in Jefferson City,…read moreMissouri.