Do not recommend
After 3 years I was able to get a signed declaration of paternity though It took hiring another attorney to do what this office was not capable of. I give 2 stars for the lessons learned beginning with not hiring an attorney that is quick to take your
case without first learning your situation. I had police reports of abuse and if and when their mom was in the state and available, took the children into situations that were not well to say the least, when the location was even known. The retainer did not cover any motions towards the goals set in the 5 minute consultation. This case was allowed to sit idle at times until a motion to dismiss due to lack of prosecution was given , thenwhen I would receive a request for refresher fees. Multiple times my ex and I came to agreements that Josh law refused to entertain. He would not entertain my request for a GAL. It was only when a social worker assigned thru my youngest preschool was asking me questions that I could only answer with ,my attorney knows about this and the past three years worth of concerns, and contacted his office telling them the same things did they call me back stating there were valid and credible concerns needing addressed immediately. I refused to pay another 750 for a motion stating the lack of information in the motion that was available to them causing failure of previous motions. They offered to file without further payment. When that motion sat idle 2 months due to the way it was filed I obtained new counsel. After the transfer of counsel I made request for information to josh law and received only parts of what I asked for and an offer to write me a check for 500 dollars if I’d sign a non disclosure agreement. I couldn’t be any more offended by this office and suggested they refund the full amount given the situations the children endured during those years.
New council was able to have the declaration, bypassing mediation, and orders giving the safety and security needed signed and in my hand that this office promised years prior in less than 3 months. The reviews saying this office does not call back or return emails are true as emails I sent went unread. It took calling the bar to contact them to have a return call around the time the social worker wanted to speak with him. Emails that sat unanswered included a draft from my account 2 weeks after a refresher fee they could not explain. Josh Law taught me about the side of family law that needs attention and reminder that good work isn’t cheap and cheap work isn’t good. Also there’s a huge difference in legal counsel and legal aide and not to expect proper representation by someone who doesn’t take the time to know your family/situation. After all the calls over the time they did “represent” me the question always asked do the children live with you? Given they never moved to finalize my paternity I suppose they knew how insecure the situation really was. There’s more though that’s a good portion of my experience
