If you're a Muslim client wondering if this firm can truly help, this is for you…read more
I came to Kelly and Spencer after feeling like my previous attorney was ready to give my ex-husband everything--including the kitchen sink--while disregarding the cultural and religious weight of my requests. When I told my previous lawyer the significance of getting my gold back, he said, "Just ask for his 401k instead."
From the very first meeting, Kelly and Spencer went above and beyond. My main issue was that my husband had stolen my dowry and refused to pay the remainder. Some lawyers seemed uncomfortable dealing with that, but not Kelly. She listened to my story with genuine care and immediately understood the reality: I was dealing with an abusive entitled man who expected me to pay the bills while he lived off me. She ended our first meeting saying we'd get my gold back.
Kelly and Spencer wasted no time. Kelly told me my initial offer--which only asked for my Islamic rights--was far too kind, considering I was paying rent, covering utilities, working, and doing most of the housework. Still, she respected my wish to stay true to my faith. We sent a Rule 11 agreement to exchange his belongings (which I had already offered) in return for what was mine. Opposing counsel dragged us into court anyway.
That's where Kelly and Spencer truly shined. They could teach a master class on presenting a case clearly and powerfully in under 20 minutes. Kelly built a sharp, compassionate narrative: what the dowry signifies, how my husband freeloaded and abused me, and even his audacity to claim that money I spent on my father's car (Islamically, solely mine) was community property. She prepped me down to the smallest detail--so when I took the stand, I was ready.
Right before the hearing, opposing counsel tried to cut a deal: give back the gold if I let him keep my watch. Kelly didn't even blink and said "No chance, we're getting all of it back."
In court, opposing counsel tried to keep me on the stand so his client wouldn't have to testify. But thanks to Kelly and Spencer's prep, their plan backfired. Kelly guided the court through the reality of my marriage: from the time my ex-husband assaulted me and left me bleeding, to the financial exploitation while I carried rent, bills, and housework alone, to the final days when he demanded I continue living with his abusive mother despite my pleas for safety. Spencer pointed out that in my ex-husband's sworn responses, he didn't list the dowry or jewelry at all--instead claiming land my father had supposedly "promised" him. Spencer showed this for what it was: a baseless attempt to take what was never his.
The judge ruled in my favor--ordering my ex to return all my gold and belongings. She went beyond the usual scope of temporary orders by explicitly recognizing my dowry and asking me directly what it was. While she noted final ownership would be decided at trial, her ruling carried the weight of a preemptive judgment. It was a massive win in limited time, with all the nuance my case required.
Despite our win in court, my ex still refused to hand over some items in the Rule 11. Kelly stayed on call on a Saturday, taking my sister's calls as she went to retrieve them from his parents' house. My ex hired armed guards to intimidate her, and his family flicked her off--which was caught on tape. Thankfully, I had the sheriff accompany her, who documented the intimidation for court. Meanwhile, my ex still had the nerve to send emails demanding petty items like a $10 pair of scissors and hairbrush. He even listed things I bought before I met him, claiming they were community property. Spencer handled those demands with grace and firmness.
TLDR: If you're a Muslim client wondering whether McClure can handle the nuance of your case in a world that can often feel Islamophobic, the answer is absolutely yes. Kelly and Spencer not only know the law, they know how to tell your story with the cultural and religious context it deserves. They fight with precision, compassion, and respect--making sure you're truly heard.
