Client Reviews for Lea T Bickerton

K. B. Recommends December 15, 2019

Attention to detail, and extremely thorough! She was able to counsel me, to establish a solid case, and then proceeded to assist me with the evidence- what was and wasn't necessary, based on their weight in my case! Going through any sort of legal process isn't easy. She was a perfect blend of backbone, wit and compassion. Her heart was 100% in my case, and i couldn't recommend her more!!!!

Nikki J. Recommends December 14, 2019

Couldn’t be happier I couldn’t be happier with the way that Mrs Bickerton handled my legal matters. Her knowledge of the law and professionalism were big reasons why I chose this firm in the first place, and she did not disappoint. She handled my matters quickly and fairly, she set realistic expectations and always made me feel like I was a priority. I wouldn’t hesitate to use her again if I need her services in the future.

Melvin G. Does Not Recommend November 12, 2019

The worst attorney I ever had or seen in life. Upon hire Lea made me wait for a Discovery that could have been expedited and she told me it couldn't waited almost a year decided to call the court myself first thing the clerk asks me is "Why wasn't this expedited" got a decision that day. Lea never checked the witnesses criminal records too see if there were any crimen falsi or acts of dishonesty. One of the witnesses that testified against me lied in court about adopting a child and Lea Bickerton knew for a fact that was a lie and never questioned. The woman was founded on a Child-line report. She had evidence of that and didn't use it. Another witness lied in court and said she was a C.N.A. Lea Bickerton knew there was a registry and never checked it. The woman wasn't in the registry at all and it said that name was never registered after I checked it myself. Six months later this same woman that lied on me in court filed a false Child-line report on someone else and was given ARD for the act. The investigator had no evidence at all to present and stated he never went to the site of the incident and only took testimony and said all the people that testified against me were credible. Due mind you no evidence and testimony from an armed robber, a pedophile, and a heroin addict. She had evidence of all of this. They took over a hundred and fifteen days to come with a decision under the law they're only given 45 days. Lea Bickerton tells me she filed a motion to dismiss she emails me a copy of the motion she claimed she filed. Found out by the courts she lied about that and waived my right for a 45 day decision. Throughout the time I had her as my attorney she was very unprofessional she would rarely answer my calls and the only time she would talk if it was about the money. She had no defense or plan in court and was comparable to a Wal-Mart Greeter. She clearly through my case and tried to get a 2200 dollar pay day on appeal with the lack of professionalism and the $3000 I gave her for nothing in court I decided to move on. I suggest if you're acquiring about this attorneys services look somewhere else everything she claims she's about as far as Civil Rights and things is a total lie she uses that as a platform to suck people in as clients only to get more money. Once she has your money she can care less about your case. I am an Army veteran and what I wrote is nothing but the truth. Please look elsewhere for legal help. View More

Lea T Bickerton's Response: I respectfully note that this review is false. I encourage this person to review the relevant communication records (including text messages and email messages), case filings, witness court records, and hearing transcripts that contradict the assertions he is making. I respectfully note that I would rather let an inaccurate review stand than violate my continuing duty to past clients by posting privileged and confidential information to prove myself. I will, however, proudly state that it is my practice to submit a thorough brief that includes in-depth analysis of the relevant case law and show how that applies to the facts of the case rather than rely upon a spontaneous oral argument on the day of the hearing when the case calls for it. I want to be sure that I have given the judge every possible chance and every possible reason to rule in my client's favor and reduce the likelihood of having a favorable ruling overturned on appeal. This is a service that is generally included in the flat fee. I also don’t dispute that I will file interlocutory appeals with a request for expedited review while cases are still pending if I receive an unfavorable ruling early in the case when the facts call for it. In a situation where discovery has not been provided, the best option is generally to seek review of the adjudicator’s refusal to compel discovery before any hearing or final order in the case is issued. I will also note that I generally do not charge an extra fee for this type of work or for the filing fee that is required because it is usually included in the original agreement and I am proud to do the work necessary to get a favorable result for my client. Ultimately, I am disappointed in any case where my client is unhappy with the outcome. However, I stand by the standard of representation I offered in this case.