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    Michael K. Cernyar

    3.7 (9 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    He did nothing for me. He let my statute of limitation run out, never returned my calls within a reasonable time.

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    Avoid This Lawyer at All Costs…read more If you're in legal trouble, please -- do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. This lawyer was by far the most unprofessional and unstable individual I've ever encountered in a legal setting. Let me start with this: he doesn't own a computer. That means any digital evidence you have won't be reviewed unless you bring your own laptop to show him. No exaggeration -- his office has no computer. At one meeting-- which I arrived at late due to a college midterm -- I had forgotten my laptop. He immediately went on the offensive, accusing me of being on drugs, saying, "What drug is it, huh?" Just for being late and not bringing my laptop. The irony? He doesn't even have one himself. During that preliminary hearing, he began angrily muttering under his breath, not just at me, but at the other defendant and even the judge. His behavior was so inappropriate and disruptive that the judge had to stop the proceedings and tell him to calm down. While I understand he is a military veteran, it was clear in that moment that he was emotionally unstable and unfit to be representing anyone in court. I paid this man $7,000, and in return, he showed up completely unprepared. He hadn't reviewed the evidence and even failed to recognize me in a video presented during the hearing -- a deeply embarrassing and telling mistake. To make matters worse, he was a no-show at the next scheduled hearing. The judge questioned his legitimacy, and my new attorney was left scrambling, with no documentation or case materials passed on. Total chaos. His office -- hidden away in a dark, unwelcoming corner -- reflects the disarray and dysfunction of his entire practice. He's aggressive, disorganized, and treats both his clients and staff with open disrespect. This was the worst professional experience I've ever had. Save your money, time, and sanity. You deserve a lawyer who will advocate for you, not one who humiliates and abandons you.

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