No concern for men only women. High priced and does not communicate or show empathy with his…read moreclients. Will not fight for you in court if you are a man. This lawyer is only good for women clients. Tells you one price but price ends up being 4 times than he expresses at the initial consultation.

My soon to be ex husband (ex) signed on with Randy Steele in late October 2024 to start divorce…read moreproceedings. Since then, the advice he has given him is bordering on (if not actually) criminal. First of all, almost a month later, his lawyer has made no contact with me whatsoever. On top of that, the advice he has given him has been: 1. A car that was gifted to me by a family member and solely in my name, is marital property (which is untrue), and he can keep it, even though when he left, he told the police that he would make arrangements to give it back within the week (there was no other vehicle here for him to leave in). Arrangements were made for the following Thursday at a location he chose and he didn't show because Randy Steele said he didn't have to. 2. To write up a piece of paper and sign it saying that a car in ex's name is legal for me to drive, even though it isn't registered. The car is solely in ex's name, so I can't make it legal, only he can. Leaving me with a useless piece of paper and no way to get to the store or schools for our kids. 3. That I am to use credit cards that are solely in my name, to support our children (3 of them, two who are medically fragile and need round the clock care) and he will make the minimum payments on the credit cards, IF he has enough money after ex's bills are paid. Ex's bills are to be paid first though and if there is anything left after, then only the minimum payments on the credit cards will be met monthly. If I don't have enough credit, then I should put in for another credit card. (No alimony after 19 years of marriage and my being unable to work due to the children's medical needs for the last 13 1/2 years). 4. Ex will only see the children on Sundays. I am to make sure the children are available for him on Sundays in case he wants to see them. He only needs to tell me what times on Sunday he wants to see the children with an hours notice, since I know that Sundays will be the day he wants to see them, if he wants to see them. If I can't make Sunday work his lawyer will file paperwork against me for withholding the children and parental interference (He has seen them a total of 2 hours in October on one day and one hour in November last week, so far, with only a week left in the month). 5. That he is not to babysit the children for me to find a job or work, even though with my lack of work experience I can only anticipate making minimum wage, and the children need an LPN licensed caregiver or above, which will cost more than my earning potential. I will find out the reasoning behind this when we get to court from Randy Steele (although there is no court date or even a motion filed for a court date). Those are the only ones I can prove via text from my ex and the piece of paper he wrote out over the car that isn't legal to drive, but there are many more that have been said to me by my ex, I just cannot prove them. All while Randy Steele has not filed ANYTHING with the courts or made any contact with me. Might be a good idea for anyone looking for a lawyer to find a different one, because he isn't doing my ex ANY favors and all advice he has given him, is either negligent, downright criminal or both which will come back to bite ex. Shame on Randy Steele for encouraging an abusive man to put his children in a position to suffer.

I called Mr. Sewell after a seller tried to breach a real estate contract on the eve of closing…read more Mr. Sewell was professional, competent and diligent. After conducting his investigation he drafted a stellar demand letter demanding that the closing take place and saved our deal so that we could close on our home the next day. We appreciated his professionalism and highly recommended him to others!

Michael Sewell did an absolutely terrible job representing me in a frivolous Slapp lawsuit over an…read morehonest google review. He let the opposing attorney walk all over him and maliciously come after me with sanctions using Illegal Evidence that was from a completely unrelated matter concerning the attorney's personal friend that had NOTHING to do with the case. Either he just wasn't paying attention to that blatant violation of the Missouri Rules for Professional Conduct, or he just doesn't know the Rules. Speaking of rules, like COMMUNICATION, while still under representation, he stopped responding to me when the guy who was suing me for this case harassed my wife and our massage business to the point that she had to get an Ex Parte immediate order of Protection. He didn't contact me until after I wrote a Negative Facebook Review about him not responding to me about the guy suing me when we still had an open case. He also charged me several hours for "researching laws" when I gave him a signed contract that I had with the company that hired the person who didn't pay me for a job, and got a bad google review over it. It takes 5 minutes to look up the copyright law that made their entire case invalid. I would not recommend him for anything that requires paying attention or responding in a timely manner. This review is my 1st amendment right.

I was indicted on federal drug charges (somewhat out of the blue) two years after being arrested in…read morea semi-related state case. My life had changed very much in those two years. I was a different person and now care full time for my disabled toddler. I was terrified that I was going to prison and my son would be left alone. Mr. Stobbs was a godsend. Even though I wasn't sure what was going to happen. He didn't make any huge promises but did let me know what the best and worst case scenario would be. He definitely put my mind at ease right away. Federal representation isn't cheap and other lawyers quoted me astronomical prices. He was fair in pricing and he worked with me to make the final payment. I am confident I made the right choice in an attorney. He worked hard with very little disruption to my life as I needed to focus on my son. He was able to get me pretrial diversion which means after 18 months with no further infractions the charges will be dropped and my case dismissed. This is almost unheard of in Federal court. I can assure this is the attorney you want backing you (especially in federal cases) as many lawyers do not have the experience or expertise that John has. If you hire Mr. Stobbs you can assure you are in great hands and he will fight to get you the best possible outcome.

John Stobbs II is an amazing attorney and I would recommend him to everyone, He is sharp, extremely…read moreknowledgeable amazing with his staff and quick turn around when you are in need. If you leave him a message to review a case he gets right back to you in minutes. I feel extremely blessed to have meet and been able to use John as my attorney. In addition these are qualities that are extremely impossible to find in an attorney, Thank you John for everything you have done for me.

A divorce after 4+ decades is not something you can plan for. Tim was referred to me by a trusted…read morefriend as someone who could help me navigate this, for lack of a better word, sh..t show. His experience and professionalism, along with his compassion made this most uncomfortable process at least manageable. Most of all, I knew he and his staff had my best interest in mind. If you find yourself in need of a family lawyer, I highly recommend Tim Farrell, he'll have your back.

Tim Farrell of Farrell and Martin is an excellent and knowledgable family law attorney. His…read moreattention to detail and compassion for his clients is unparalleled. I have not encountered any other family law attorney who fights as hard for his clients.

Caveat emptor. I strongly believe everyone is good at heart. However, what I walked into was…read moreseemingly not a law firm. If you like hiring an attorney who files to have your house sold a year after it was sold, and a junior attorney who perhaps ruins your entire life because they are upset about their own lack of accountability, then go with Jonathon. Ask why you cannot leave a voicemail. Ask why there is no mechanism to make you aware of filings. I very strongly suggest due diligence. I think there are decent people here who may have indecent personal matters going on, but those were never disclosed to me and forced me into a financially untenable legal position. Withdrawing a day before he told me--and before the trial was complete--is client betrayal and unacceptable.

# A Devastating Failure of Advocacy During the Most Critical Time of My Life…read more I am writing this review under my own name because people deserve to understand my experience. My litigation has now been ongoing for over two years, and since my representation by Jonathan Marks, I have consulted with multiple highly respected attorneys in Missouri regarding the events that occurred during my case really before it even started. The consistent concern I have heard is not simply about the outcome, but about the process, the lack of preparation, the lack of communication, and decisions that I believe were made without my informed consent. I hired an attorney to protect me during one of the most financially and personally catastrophic periods of my life. My companies were under attack, my financial world was unraveling, and I was navigating an extremely complex divorce and business matter involving significant assets and consequences. Despite the seriousness and complexity of the situation, critical decisions were made before a full financial record had even been developed before the court and before substantive divorce proceedings had truly begun. A temporary arrangement was entered that, in my view, mirrored major settlement terms and impacted significant rights and claims without the level of analysis, preparation, and consultation I expected from my counsel and in a hearing that it belonged. What remains most disturbing to me is how those decisions were reached. Negotiations and conversations occurred outside my presence and without my express authorization. My civil attorney, who was present and actively involved in related matters, was not brought into those discussions once. When I expressed that I wanted to address my concerns directly before the judge rather than simply accept what was being presented because. everything changed, I did not feel my position was advocated for. in fact I was yelled at while my entire life was on fire. Instead of receiving guidance and protection during a moment of extreme fear and distress, I felt pressured, unheard, and overwhelmed and expressed so. I was facing the potential loss of millions of dollars and years of work that I had built, and I needed an attorney who would fully explain my options, and aggressively protect my interests. No attorney can guarantee a perfect result. That is not my criticism. My criticism is that a client should never leave a critical proceeding feeling they did not understand the consequences of what they were agreeing to or that their own concerns were dismissed. He was fired shortly after I should have ran not walked away from this horrific attorney. The consequences of those decisions have been enormous. I continue to document what I believe exceeds seven figures in financial and business-related damages connected to this period of litigation. The professional, financial, and personal impact has been profound, and years later I am still uncovering and working to repair the damage and my case is not done due to this very event. Based on my experience, I would never retain Jonathan Marks again. If you are considering hiring him, I strongly encourage you to ask difficult questions, demand complete transparency, ensure all significant decisions are thoroughly explained, and make sure your own voice remains central in every major decision affecting your future. He only care about billing you and threatening you if you question his attitude.

Christine has been my lawyer for several years. I had fired my former lawyer and gotten myself into…read morea jam with my ex-husband who hired a notorious criminal/family law lawyer in Madison County. Christine is kind, considerate, and feels more like my friend than my lawyer. She also just won my case for me, after almost five years of deliberation and continuances brought about by my ex-husband's lawyer. I highly recommend her for anyone starting the long, expensive journey of divorce/child custody in Madison County Illinois. She was recommended by the division of child and family services, as a former employee. She is located in Highland Illinois. Give her a call. You can thank me later!

So knowledgable and personal..Actually, find while staff easy to interact with. To me a plus at a…read moretime when emotions seem to be in control.. Thanks to Brian and staff for their guidance and sensitivity. I would and have highly recommend Langley Law Firm.

Great law firm! Brian is great to work with. It's easy to communicate with the office at any time…read moreand always get a response. Communication is awesome and get all updates as they happen. 10 out of 10 recommend!

Not recommended for a divorce!! Besserman wrote the overnights schedule incorrectly and has cost me…read moreadditional $40,000 (still not over) to hirer another lawyer to only find out the judge is following the original court order which was written incorrectly by Besserman! Also, I explained my pay is higher at this time do to COVID overtime (this was only temporary), she never asked for pass years pay stubs (which I found out they should take an average of at least 3 years of pay stubs). Furthermore, I was present the divorce settlement that day in court, under extreme distress and PTSD from an unwanted divorce (difficulty comprehending and processing the information). I wasn't given any direction as to what I could fight, everything went in my X's favor even down to who gets to claim the kids last on taxes. It was as if she was working for her side (my X's) and not mine.

I've worked with Besserman Law twice in family court matters and they are the best! Deborah…read moreBesserman and her staff are genuinely kind and helpful. They listen to your concerns and do what has to be done honestly and affordably. Truly, I cannot recommend them enough for any Family Law situation.