I had the unfortunate experience of working with Kelly Sawyer at Robert Klossy's office to represent me in a parenting plan and DVPO case. I can confidently say that this was the most unprofessional, unethical, and incompetent legal service I have ever encountered.
From the start, it was clear that Kelly's focus was more on superficial appearances than providing competent legal representation. Her "gimmick" of wearing pink seemed to be the only aspect of her work that stood out. Throughout my interactions with her, I was consistently treated with disrespect. There were several instances where she yelled at me over the phone, creating an extremely hostile and unprofessional environment. In one particular email exchange, after I pointed out over 30 typos in a legal document, she shockingly responded by accusing me of making her feel like she was experiencing domestic violence.
Kelly also fabricated scenarios that never happened, insisting we include false information in legal responses. This approach directly harmed my case, as a judge later referenced one of these false claims during a hearing. Her lack of respect from commissioners and judges in Spokane was evident, and it affected my case's outcome.
Her unprofessional behavior extended beyond the courtroom. She unnecessarily escalated conflict by cursing at the stepmother of the defendant, further complicating an already difficult co-parenting situation. Rather than helping, her actions made things worse and were even brought up in court as a detriment.
On top of her unprofessional conduct, Kelly consistently charged me for work that was either never completed or never submitted to the court. I was billed over $3,000 for services that I never received, nor did the court. It became clear that her billing practices were dishonest and exploitative.
One of the most disturbing experiences was when Kelly called me on speakerphone with other people in her office listening in, laughing at my serious concerns. This blatant disregard for client confidentiality and professionalism was shocking and incredibly disheartening.
Kelly's lack of preparation was another glaring issue. Her idea of preparing for court was walking from her office to the courthouse while chain-smoking, with no meaningful work being done on the case. Her poor personal hygiene, including consistently bad breath and visibly poor dental health, only added to the overall lack of professionalism.
In summary, I strongly urge anyone seeking legal representation to avoid Kelly Sawyer and Robert Klossy's office at all costs. Their behavior is not only unprofessional but unethical. They seem to prey on vulnerable individuals in desperate situations. There are far better and more affordable options available. Save yourself the stress, time, and money by seeking competent legal counsel elsewhere. read more
