I was detained with a criminal conviction. Every other immigration attorney I spoke to were not…read moreable to give me any ideas as to how they could help. All they wanted was to quote me a sum of money. But Ms. Bangudi was honest and straight forward about the hard road we were facing. She did not sugar coat anything to get me to attain her as my attorney and she had ideas to start with. She worked hard to do the research and prepare for my case and I am thankful for her as I have been released from detention with all proceedings dismissed. My family and I are forever grateful.

This is the best immigration law firm in my opinion. If you want the best lawyers working on your…read morecase, this is the place. Mayabanza Bangudi provides professional advice on all aspects of immigration. She is very knowledgeable and experienced in the field. From the first conversation, she correctly predicted what to anticipate in my fiancé's case. Her expertise gave me confidence to continue with the firm, immediately after I talked with her. I am pleased to say my fiancé is no longer dealing with immigration and with her help, DHS has dropped the case against him.

Many issues but worst and completely undeniable is no invoices or accounting of time for my case…read moresince services retained May 8, 2024 and $20,000 retainer fee paid. It is now August 16, 2024. Repeated requests ignored and is filing to terminate her services based on blatantly false accusations provided in letter accompanying termination documents to be filed that contain significant errors and omissions. More issues but I believe this information is sufficient for this review and rating.

Beware!!! Incompetent and completely unprofessional. You will have to do all the work and stay on…read moreher to make sure she does what she says. Absolutely the worst. Gives lawyers a bad reputation. Waste of money. And I was warned about her on top of it.

I met with Attorney Tricia McGowan-Berngartt and instantly felt a warm connection to her. She is…read moreexperienced and clearly knows Personal Injury Law and the how Auto Accident injury claims work and what to consider when filing a action. I had so many questions and what resonated so clearly with me in our conversation was how relatable she was to my unique situation and took the time to explain in great detail next steps. I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders and after our meeting, I felt like I had an advocate on my side, that was willing to fight for me and my family. As a woman and a mother, when tragedy strikes a family member, it pays to find an attorney that you feel you can trust. Nancy Walker

I cannot recommend Shelly Ingram. Throughout my divorce, I was fighting two battles: one against…read morethe opposing party and one against my own attorney's pressure to settle for less than I deserved. My experience was defined by two major failures in advocacy: Custody: Despite my children living with me after their mother moved out of the home, my attorney insisted I accept a 5/14 (every other weekend) schedule, claiming it was the Maryland standard. When I secured text evidence from my ex agreeing to 50/50, my attorney was hesitant to use it, stating "it might hold up in court." I ignored their advice, went to court, and the judge awarded 50/50 custody specifically citing the texts my attorney wanted to downplay. Financials: At our Pendente Lite (P&L) hearing, the judge ruled that no alimony was necessary for my ex. Despite this, when the opposing party asked for alimony again during asset division, my attorney pressured me constantly to pay it simply to reach a quick settlement. I had to act as my own advocate to stop this firm from giving away my parenting time and assets. If I had listened to their advice, I would be seeing my children significantly less and paying unnecessary support.

Shelly Ingram and her team are the absolute best. I went to her for a modification of custody and…read moresupport. I was awarded an increase in support. Shelly takes the time to really hear me and understand my case. She is thorough and organized. She is very responsive to emails and makes sure I understand what is happening every step of the way. Her communication is top notch! Highly recommend!

Met Mr. Gudis via the court help services and he was incredibly helpful with what I should expect…read more First lawyer EVER to help with no strings attached. From the few hours spent with him, he was very helpful and gave sound advice. So very fortunate to have stubbled upon him. Highly recommend!

I hired Jerry Gudis for my divorce and it was one of the best decisions of my life. My custody case…read moreinvolved no less than 10 lawsuits from the other side over an 8 year period, as she was uncontrollably trying to make me suffer for wanting shared custody. Jerry and I spent a lot of time together during that period and I can say without hesitation that he always had my best interest in mind, he always had time for me, and he always gave me sound advice. In fact, Jerry gave me the best advice I've ever received. He told me to put the children first and the Court would rule in my favor. He was right. I eventually won full custody (by the kids' request) and raised my children who are all very successful adults today and Jerry played a significant role in that outcome.

I had met several family law attorneys in the past through the Montgomery County Bar Association,…read moreand 2 years later when my (ex-)husband and I decided to get divorced, she was top of mind. Before contacting her, I did still do my due diligence, researching her credentials and online reviews, including on avvo.com - an online directory of attorneys. Dorothy had a 10/10 Avvo rating, which is based not only on client reviews, but also on recognition from the legal community, years of experience, and leadership activities. It's not easy to get a 10/10 rating, so off I went to request a consultation from Dorothy. After meeting and hiring Dorothy, the divorce proceeded smoothly. Dorothy did everything, from drafting the settlement agreement, making any necessary revisions, drafting and filing the "complaint" with the court, setting the court date, and then representing me at the hearing. She was always responsive, professional, and clearly an expert, and throughout the entire process. I had no doubt that I was in good hands, and I have no doubt that you will be too. I highly recommend Dorothy Fait for any of your family law needs.

I highly recommend Fiat and DiLima for divorce and child related matters. Laura Duncan and Sylvia…read moreBorenstein are hands down the best at their jobs. When I first talked to them at my consultation, I knew they had my best interest, but also my children's best interests. Every step of the way through my divorce process they communicated daily and weekly. Sylvia is a wonderful parental figure and cares for children involved in the case as if they were her own. She genuinely focuses on each client even during holidays, after hours and her days off. Laura is a strong and devoted lawyer to each case and will treat you as family from day one. She gives advice on how to emotionally and mentally prepare yourself with books and therapeutic resources. She took the time to write then re-write documents to ensure they were perfect and fitted to each circumstance. They always communicated with the corresponding party promptly and professionally. Both of these wonderful people made my process much simpler. I am forever grateful to them.

Alice Pare simply is a world class family law attorney. I say this from the perspective of someone…read morewho has worked with attorneys on a professional and personal basis for 35 plus years. Alice is very smart, thorough, analytical, responsive, tenacious when necessary, an excellent negotiator and considerate. You will not be disappointed. Her team also is very good. I give Alice my highest possible recommendation without reservation or qualification. Contact her office today. You will be in very good hands.

I would not recommend Pare & Associates based on my experience. I felt that I was misrepresented…read morethroughout my case and the service I received was both overpriced and poor. My first attorney, Lisa quit halfway throughout my case because she was overwhelmed. She was unprepared for my pendente lite hearing and set my case on a downward trajectory from the start. Another attorney later took over and was more competent, but I felt he did not want to take the case to trial. Because of that, I am now facing the consequences of bad advice. Overall, I did not feel supported, and I regret placing my trust in this firm.

neveen was great. she is so kind and smart. if you need a…read morefamily lawyer i highly recommend her.

Neveen helped me in my divorce case. She kept me sane in a difficult case. If you want a super…read moresmart lawyer who will fight for you, hire Neveen. She is thoughtful and caring and knows her stuff.