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Avvo AVVO - A Cautionary Tale

As someone deeply invested in the legal field, I feel compelled to share a cautionary tale about AVVO. The Law Office of Karen M. Seward P.C. has unfortunately been entangled in the web of dissatisfaction that surrounds AVVO. Numerous customers have expressed their dismay, highlighting issues ranging from unethical practices to poor communication. It's disheartening to see a platform that should uphold legal integrity fall short in such a significant manner. Potential clients, please proceed with caution when navigating the murky waters of AVVO.

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Avvo For Rafael de la Garza attorneys and all his staff involved

I can only say this is the hardest working team i ever had pleasure defending me oh i get in some trouble no doubt miss Maria is so on top of the case constantly keeping me in the knowhow and know what This team worked very hard and over a period of time never letting me down never letting me not know court dates plea bargains and everthang involved they are very professional and a very GREAT TEAM on the board I highly and strongly recommend the Rafael de la Garza Team myself I know that if they are on your side they FIGHT not roll over n whine Thank All of the Rafael de la Garza Team your in my prayers don gerlock

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Avvo There are caring lawyers out there and honest

In 2015, I received a letter stating I was having legal action taken against my nursing license. I went to Chicago and was blessed to meet Ms. Lillian Walanka. She took my case and determined that no offense had been done and cleared my nursing license. She later followed up when the state of Illinois made an error in record keeping and notified me of such. I just received an email stating my license is clear. The latter was even done pro bono. Ms. Walanka was there during a very difficult time in my life and supported me the whole way. She was not only my lawyer, but I consider her a friend. Blessings to her and her team for everything they have accomplished.

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Our verdict: Complaints Board's thorough examination reveals Avvo as a legitimate entity with notable strengths. Despite a 5% resolution rate on customer complaints, which invites a closer look, Avvo stands out for its commitment to quality and security. Clients considering Avvo should delve into its customer service record to gauge compatibility with their expectations.

Avvo earns 91% level of Trustworthiness

Perfect Trust Endorsement: Avvo achives 91% ligitmacy per Complaints Board. Highly recommended, yet always stay vigilant.

We found clear and detailed contact information for Avvo. The company provides a physical address, phone number, and 2 emails, as well as 4 social media accounts. This demonstrates a commitment to customer service and transparency, which is a positive sign for building trust with customers.

Avvo has received 7 positive reviews on our site. This is a good sign and indicates a safe and reliable experience for customers who choose to work with the company.

The age of Avvo's domain suggests that they have had sufficient time to establish a reputation as a reliable source of information and services. This can provide reassurance to potential customers seeking quality products or services.

Avvo.com has a valid SSL certificate, which indicates that the website is secure and trustworthy. Look for the padlock icon in the browser and the "https" prefix in the URL to confirm that the website is using SSL.

We looked up Avvo and found that the website is receiving a high amount of traffic. This could be a sign of a popular and trustworthy website, but it is still important to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of the site before sharing any personal or financial information

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  • While Avvo has a high level of trust, our investigation has revealed that the company's complaint resolution process is inadequate and ineffective. As a result, only 5% of 20 complaints are resolved. The support team may have poor customer service skills, lack of training, or not be well-equipped to handle customer complaints.
  • We conducted a search on social media and found several negative reviews related to Avvo. These reviews may indicate issues with the company's products, services, or customer support. It is important to thoroughly research the company and its offerings before making any purchases to avoid any potential risks.
  1. Pros
    1. Comprehensive lawyer directory
    2. Free legal advice Q&A
    3. Detailed attorney profiles
    4. Client review system
    5. Lawyer rating feature
  1. Cons
    1. Limited legal advisor vetting
    2. Reviews may not reflect quality
    3. Potential for biased ratings
    4. No in-depth case analysis
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Avvo This Attorney is definitely amazing and on point

I met Travis S. Groves, Attorney at Law when I needed court appointed counsel. I qualified for it but didn't expect to get someone like him. Down right honest and straight to the point. This man will give you 100% and expects the same from you... Representing you is not the issue, representing you correctly is. He will do just that. I felt like he cared about the outcome and that he felt like he wasn't wasting his time. He kept me from being bullied by opposing attorney and his client(my ex-wife)who at the time felt they could just hold me in contempt for any reason. He gave me great understanding of what I was facing and the consequences of what could happen and protected me from foul play. He is a stand up Lawyer and well respected in the community. His office staff is as professional as it gets. Thank you Mr. Travis S. Groves.

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Avvo Attorney Russell Cate out of Carmel Indiana

Was truly a blessing for me after countless attempts from other attorneys who should have amateur stamp next to their names, because they could not get done what attorney Russell Cate got done for me. I was told I could never gain my full rights back, other attorneys have told me. Russell Cate high level of intelligence of the law. By his name is stamp pro attorney Russell Cate. Very knowledgeable of the law which makes him Supreme, I use three lawyers in the past and all of them failed my request, about 10 or more simply told me to live with my conviction. To make a long story short attorney Russell Cate got my felony reduced to a misdemeanor then expunged. You want to win or at least deal with an attorney that will fight to the end of the road for you. I wish I could have met him 15 years ago. I'm very happy and always in debt to Mr Russell Cate truly a success story. Attorney Russell Cate ***016

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Avvo Unlike similar legal sites which offer help and then

Unlike similar legal sites which offer help and then ask you to pay, or bid to pay for services, this one is truly free and it works, too. In my experience you'll get an attorney responding within 24 hours. And it'll be a local attorney, or at least as local as the same state, so you get appropriate answers too.

You don't have the option to make your initial question into an ongoing thread, which is probably wise, as these things can quickly get bogged down. So you need to give careful thought to how you frame your question and get as much pertinent information in there as you can. Then sit back and see if you get helpful answers over the next few days, after which the question will be closed to new answers.

Think about how you title your question - there is ample room for a good title. Then use the first, limited space to describe the issue as fully as you can. You will get a chance to add additional information on the next page and the space for this appears to be unlimited.

There are, of course, thousands of questions that have been answered already and searching the site is probably a good idea before you ask one that's already been solved.

If you get a good answer, don't forget to click the "helpful" button.

This isn't going to replace an attorney and it's not intended to, but it will point you in the right direction and may save you some time and money.

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Avvo Life-Saving Legal Help: Janae Randall at Avvo Is the Best Lawyer for Divorce and Custody Battles

Yo, I'm not really a review-writing type of person, but lemme tell you, Avvo was a life-saver when I was going through my divorce and custody battle with my daughter. I had no idea where to even start when looking for a lawyer, but then I heard a radio ad for this law firm with a lawyer named jenae Randall who specialized in divorces and custody battles. I had talked to a few other lawyers already, but none of them really seemed to get how serious my case was. When I met with janae, though, I automatically felt better. She paid close attention to every little detail of my case and I could tell that she genuinely cared about getting me the best outcome possible.

Throughout my entire case, Janae was there for me. She kept me in the loop about everything that was going on and gave me a sense of control and awareness during the rocky parts of the custody battle. Honestly, she was the only person who really understood what I was going through. And now that everything's said and done, I couldn't be happier with the outcome. If I ever need legal advice again in the future, I know exactly who to call.

So if you're going through a divorce or custody battle and you need some help, I would highly recommend Janae Randall at Avvo. She's the best, no question about it. Thanks for everything, Janae!

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Avvo Avvo Review Process: A Flawed System for Evaluating Lawyers

I been using this website for a while now, posting review about the lawyers I hired. When I praise a lawyer giving him or her five stars, the review process goes through quite smoothly, and I usually get an approval statement the next day. However, I found myself in hot water when I tried to leave two negative reviews on the website for lawyers who did not meet my expectations. Sadly, my backlash reviews violated the website's "community guidelines," and the day after I submitted them, the website rejected both my reviews. They didn't even tell me exactly which guideline or guidelines I breached. This seems odd since this website specifically deals with lawyers who are known for precisely following guidelines and intricate details.

It took me quite a while to reduce my negative reviews to meet the community guidelines since the rules are quite vague. Furthermore, this website wants to cater towards a more mature audience with their services, since they want to evaluate professionals such as laywers. Surprisingly, this website messed up big time as they seem to have violated my client-attorney privacy. In one of the cases, my lawyer, Andrew Fitzgerald from Winston-Salem in North Carolina, tried to deny that I was his client, and Avvo asked me for proof that I have been his client. Doing this violated the privacy of our agreement and seems wrong for a website that is supposed to protect the interests of its clients. However, after several days and emails back and forth with Avvo, the negative review was eventually posted on Mr. Fitzgerald's profile.

Looking at Avvo's website, they claim they want to provide "more information" for potential clients to make "better decisions." However, it appears they don't seem to make any effort verifying positive reviews, which are very often given by the personal friends of a given lawyer. Avvo seems to verify positive reviews only in cases where they're challenged by the lawyer and do not verify them otherwise. In contrast, negative reviews undergo a more thorough review process where the lawyers get a chance to question them. Consequently, in the case of incompetent, unprofessional, or disreputable lawyers, Avvo does not do a great job in providing a platform for consumers to make "better decisions."

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Avvo Beware of Forsyth County Family Law Practice and Avvo's Scam Reviews: My Experience

So, I hired this lawyer that said they were the best family law practice in Forsyth County, Georgia. But it turned out that they only cared about making the most money they could out of me. And when it came to representing me in court, they did a terrible job. They weren't prepared at all, and they even gave away stuff to my ex that we had agreed to sell. After 20 years of marriage, I was left with just a coffee table, tool box, and a firearm.

When I complained to my lawyer about the terrible job they did, they threatened to sue me if I told anyone. So, I went to Avvo to share my experience and warn others. But, to my surprise, my post was removed just a week later. Apparently, Avvo only allows good reviews from their paying subscribers. It doesn't matter how bad the service was. And yes, the law firm in question even sued their own client on Avvo, but no one seems to care.

I think that Avvo is a scam. They only care about making money from lawyers who want to hide bad reviews. So, if you want honest reviews of lawyers, don't use Avvo. Find another place to look for reviews.

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Avvo Disappointed with Avvo's Customer Service: No Help with Legal Issue Involving Non-English Speaking Neighbors

Avvo is a website that is supposed to be all about helping people find legal assistance and advice. Unfortunately for me, their customer service is quite the joke. I am currently a tenant in a 2 family home and I have been having some issues with my next door neighbors. They have been neglecting their pets and even damaging some of my property. The major issue that I have been having with them is that we cannot communicate with each other fluently as they don’t speak English. I have brought this issue to my landlord several times but he seems to have a different approach. I believe this family to be illegal immigrants because of how they act but I’m not entirely sure.

I decided to try out Avvo with the hope of getting some legal advice on how to deal with this situation without involving the police. However, it turned out to be a total waste of my time. I tried posting my question on their website but nothing showed up. This led me to contact their support team via email. That was when I had the displeasure of interacting with a senior customer care representative named Katherine who was totally nasty to me. She informed me that my post was irrelevant and that it wasn’t posted because I included “unnecessary information”. She stated that their immigration status and their inability to communicate in not-so-perfect English was discriminatory and irrelevant to my problem. It seemed like her reading comprehension skills were quite poor because I had mentioned several times that I did not want to involve the police and that I was not trying to be discriminatory in any way.

Despite having made a clear effort in explaining my situation, it felt like my post was irrelevant, and I was left unsure of where to turn next. Katherine never responded to any of my subsequent emails, and I was left feeling completely ignored. It was almost like she had decided that I had an issue with illegal immigrants and that I didn’t deserve legal advice. This was really frustrating, especially given that their website is supposed to be supporting people with legal problems.

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Avvo Avvo's Frustrating Review Process and Invasive Email Marketing

So, here's the deal with Avvo. I was asked to write a review for my attorney, which I did, and let me tell you, it was a really good one. Then, out of nowhere, Avvo sends me an email saying that my review was rejected due to some vague "community standards" that they have. But get this, they don't give you any specifics on what those standards are! They just expect you to magically know what they want from you.

Now, I've got to go back and read all this fine print just to figure out what Avvo wants from me. What a waste of time! It's like they're asking me to do an unpaid survey or something. And to top it all off, they won't even let me edit my original review and resubmit it. Nope, I have to start completely from scratch. What a joke.

And don't even get me started on Avvo's email marketing. They just assume that I want to be subscribed to their emails, without even asking me if I want to be on their list. And, to make matters worse, they don't give me an option to unsubscribe from their emails. I mean, seriously, Avvo? How lazy can you get?

I don't even know why I'm bothering to write this review, but I'm just so frustrated with Avvo's terrible functionality that I feel like I need to vent. It's like they're trying to force me to do everything their way, instead of just letting me write a review in my own way. And they wonder why people are so annoyed with them.

In the end, it just feels like Avvo doesn't care about their users at all. They just want us to do everything their way, and if we don't, they reject our reviews and send us spam emails. It's no wonder that so many people are turning away from Avvo and looking for other options. If you're thinking about using Avvo, be prepared for a lot of frustration.

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Avvo Avvo Review: Terrible Experience Trying to Connect with Lawyer and Blocked Review

I gotta tell ya, I had a not-so-great experience trying to connect with a lawyer on Avvo. This dude named Marc Randazza was supposed to be the real deal, but he ended up being super rude and unprofessional. And get this, he even swore at me when I tried to ask a question. I mean, come on man, that's just not right.

So I decided to do the responsible thing and write an honest review on the Avvo website. But for some reason, they kept blocking my review without giving me any explanation. It was like I was being silenced or something. I mean, isn't the whole point of the site to promote free speech and help people find the right lawyer for them?

To make matters worse, I kept reaching out to their customer service team for answers. But each time, I got some lady named Anna who just kept sending me the same canned responses about their "community guidelines." It was like she didn't even read my message, you know? And when I tried to explain why my review didn't violate any guidelines, she just kept changing her story and giving me more nonsense.

Eventually, they even suspended my account without any notice or warning. I mean, what the hell? I'm just trying to speak my mind and share my experience. But it seems like Avvo only cares about protecting the reputation of their precious lawyers. If you look on the site, every lawyer has like a 4.5 star rating or higher. That just doesn't seem legit to me.

Anyway, I did manage to get my review written in the end. Here it is, for those who want to see it:

I reached out to Marc Randazza on March 14 for help with a civil rights case. According to Avvo, this was supposed to be one of his areas of expertise. But all I got from him was a rude email chain that I've included below. Just take a look at it for yourself and decide if this is someone you want to work with:

On Tue, Mar 14,2017 at 1:48 PM, I wrote:
Hello,
My matter is a Section 1983 Civil Rights complaint...

On Tuesday, March 14,2017 1:54 PM, Marc Randazza replied:
I dont do this kind of law. I can not help you.

On Tue, Mar 14,2017 at 1:58 PM, I responded:
Avvo says you handle civil rights cases, is that not true?

On Tuesday, March 14,2017 2:01 PM, Marc Randazza replied:
How about you fk off?

On Tue, Mar 14,2017 at 2:14 PM, I responded:
How about I post your email on AVVO so everyone can see it?

On Tuesday, March 14,2017 2:18 PM, Marc Randazza replied:
Go right the fk ahead.

Marc John Randazza, JD, MAMC, LLM
Randazza Legal Group
Miami - Las Vegas - Philadelphia - San Francisco
Sent from iPhone (maybe even using Siri). If the message is at all intelligible, it is a minor miracle.

So yeah, that's my story. Do with it what you will, but just be warned that Avvo might not be the best place to find a lawyer who's truly on your side.

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Avvo Stay Away from Marti Goldstein P.A: Unprofessional and Greedy Attorney

My experience with Marti Goldstein P. A was nothing short of a disaster. I paid over $7,500 for services that were not properly rendered. I wish I could give a positive review, but unfortunately, Marti only cared about her own financial gain.

She is incredibly unprofessional and difficult to work with. You would think that for a hourly rate of $350-$500, you would be speaking to someone in a professional office setting. But instead, I had to deal with nonstop screaming babies in the background. And after being fooled into a "retainer" and paying a whopping $5,000-$10,000, I quickly realized that Marti L. Goldstein only cared about taking my money.

It's truly disheartening to see that there are attorneys out there who lack basic morals and ethics. Marti Louden Goldstein, a new attorney in the state of Florida, representing counties such as Dade County, Coral Gables and Fort Lauderdale, is only concerned with greed and financial gain. It's important to note that I've had great experiences in the past with family law attorneys who charged a fraction of her fees. I'm willing to pay for quality representation, but Marti is clearly inexperienced and lacks basic legal knowledge.

My advice is to go with an experienced lawyer who truly has your best interests at heart. Marti will lie and manipulate you into thinking she's working for you, only to demand more money that is completely unjustifiable. She will make false promises and never deliver on them. And to make matters worse, she will purposely drag out the legal process to charge you more fees.

Overall, my experience with Marti Goldstein P. A was an absolute nightmare. I'm honestly surprised I made it out alive. If you enjoy throwing your money away and never completing the legal matter you're seeking, then by all means go with Marti. But for everyone else, please do yourself a favor and look for an experienced attorney who truly cares about your well-being.

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Avvo Review of Avvo.com: Issues with Posting Reviews and User Interface

Avvo.com may have some good features, particularly when it comes to seeking legal advice, but my experience with the platform left me feeling doubtful of its trustworthiness. For this reason, I gave it a 1 out of 5 stars rating (though it has since been updated to 2 out of 5 on Sep 19, which I will explain below). I will provide an overview of my experience in three parts: first, how I posted a negative review about a New York law firm that specializes in uncontested divorces, and how Avvo handled my complaint; second, how frequently reviews are posted for lawyers on Avvo, particularly for the aforementioned law firm; and third, some of the problems with Avvo's user interface.

Part one of my experience started when I wrote my first review on Aug 29th. Avvo initially accepted it for publication, but then revoked it a few days later, which left me feeling frustrated. I submitted a new, shorter review, but it was removed again on Sep 4th. Feeling annoyed, I contacted support to find out why my review was removed and how I could edit it to comply with Avvo's guidelines. Finally, on Sep 9th, my review was posted and approved by Avvo, but it was revoked again on Sep 15th. I contacted customer care again, but I have not received a response as of Sep 19th. Despite all this, the lawyer I reviewed never commented on my review, which I found strange.

Part two relates to the frequency at which reviews are posted for lawyers on Avvo. For example, between Aug 29th and Sep 19th, the law firm I reviewed received 20 more reviews. Considering the firm only has five attorneys, it suggests that they are processing a large number of cases each day in order to generate so many reviews. By contrast, other divorce lawyers in New York State typically have under 10 reviews, with a few exceptions.

Part three concerns some of Avvo's problems as a platform. Unlike Amazon, Avvo does not allow users to filter reviews by rating. This can make it difficult to search through reviews when there are a lot of them to sift through. Furthermore, some of Avvo's user interface seemed poorly designed and difficult to navigate.

Overall, while Avvo may have some useful resources for seeking legal advice, in my experience it proved untrustworthy when it came to posting reviews. I hope that Avvo can address some of these issues to make it a more reliable and user-friendly platform.

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Avvo Avvo's Rating System - Unreliable and Arbitrary, Misleading the Public and Extorting Attorneys

Avvo is a website that you can go to find lawyers, but there's more to it than meets the eye. Some say that Avvo's business model was originally developed by Don Corleone, and it might just be true. Avvo takes information from other websites without consent to initially create lawyer profiles, which is just plain wrong. Instead of getting permission, Avvo just goes ahead and scrapes the internet for any information it can find on different attorneys. This information is then used to create a profile for that lawyer. The profile Avvo creates has a rating system by way of some magic "algorithm" that's supposed to convey to the public the attorney's professional competence and expertise in their field.

The problem with Avvo's rating system is that it's very unreliable and arbitrary. Attorneys are affected by their rating even if they haven't claimed their profile. Attorneys can leave good or bad reviews about themselves, and even weirdos with internet access can leave reviews, which can fluctuate their rating. It's absurd that Avvo holds out its rating system to be credible when it's not. Claiming a profile doesn't have anything to do with any attorney's skills, ethics, or competence.

Avvo represents to the public that attorneys who don't claim their profile versus the ones that do are less competent professionally. This representation is inaccurate and unacceptable. Avvo misrepresents attorneys to the public, and it's just not fair. Attorneys work long and hard to become members of their respective bars, and their ethics, knowledge, and reputation are all they have. Avvo takes advantage of this by inaccurately representing to the public what attorneys have worked so hard to achieve.

Avvo's rating system is a toothless system that can only be made better by participating with the company or by paying it money. Attorneys have to pay Avvo $50 per month to make their rating better. It's extortionistic and just not right. Avvo is also known to violate terms and conditions from different websites to scrape information, which is wrong.

Avvo pirates information from different websites to create profiles and uses attorney names and likenesses to attract advertisers for its own gain. The attorneys receive no compensation from this. Avvo maximizes its gain by letting direct competitors in the same marketplace ads on each other's profiles. It's just not right.

Avvo refuses to delete attorney profiles despite repeated requests to do so. Its unilateral insistence on its adhesive terms and policies are simply not fair. These policies should only apply to itself and not to people who have never had any contact with the company or otherwise acquiesced to anything having to do with Avvo whatsoever.

In conclusion, Avvo is just a glorified Yelp with no credibility. It does nothing of substance, but it still stands to profit. If you're seeking an attorney, you'll be misguided by Avvo's "rating" system. If you're an attorney, Avvo will make you an offer you can't refuse.

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Avvo Avvo.com Review: My Traumatic Experience With Incompetent Lawyers and WV Courts - A Warning to Others

Okay, so listen up folks, I gotta tell you about my experience with Avvo.com. Now, this site is all about finding legal advice and representation, which is something I definitely needed a few years back. See, my daughter got attacked by this vicious pit bull and her injuries were horrific - lip torn off, eye needing 150 sutures, ear ripped apart, and even punctured on the neck near her jugular. It's hard to talk about, and honestly, I should have written this review a lot sooner, but it's been tough dealing with the aftermath of this traumatic event.

Anyway, I hired this attorney named Mike Benninger to help us out, and let me tell you, he was more concerned about showing off to his fellow lawyers than actually doing his job. He didn't care about my daughter's well-being or the fact that she was a gifted learner with an IQ in the genius range. Before the attack, her dentist even said she was the most well-adjusted child they'd ever seen! But did Benninger inquire about any of this? Nope, he just cared about raking in some cash for himself and his cronies.

During a conference, he even attacked me and didn't confer before asking if I wanted to sue for myself, which left me feeling exhausted and unprepared. He called in a psychologist to a deposition without consulting me, which was totally unprofessional. And the transcript was messed up - irrelevant questions were asked and the tape sounded like a younger person who was unsure of what they were saying. It was all a big mess, and I felt like Benninger was afraid of me because of my educational background (I was a 4.0 honor student, an undergraduate academic linguistic researcher, and a professional ballerina!).

To top it all off, when we finally received our settlement papers, the amount listed was incorrect and far less than what my daughter deserved. I rate Mike Benninger as a big fat loser, but I'm still giving Avvo.com five stars so my review will show up at the top of the list.

Now, I wish I could leave it at that, but unfortunately, my troubles with the legal system didn't end there. In 2005, my own mother and sister attempted to murder me in front of my daughter. And then in 2007, a cop actually battered my head on cement after I took a step backwards. As if that wasn't enough, my daughter's grandparents even kidnapped her and the WV courts helped them get away with it.

During a petition, my daughter's grandmother crouched and spoke gibberish, while her grandfather hunched over a cane and said he couldn't hear me. The attorney, Eldon Callen, was no help either - he screamed at my daughter and threatened to send her to juvy if she didn't do as her grandparents said. And don't even get me started on the hoarding abuse my daughter suffered...dragged out of bed by her ankles, pried eyes open for dinner at 10pm, asked to insert a suppository for $10, porn and masturbation from her grandfather, punched in the face by her grandmother - it was a nightmare.

Despite all this, the WV courts refused to take my side. Every person involved was incompetent, from Clawdges telling me to leave the state and never return to Commissioner Irene Perez who couldn't even recognize a character reference as genuine, to the attorney who disregarded harassment complaints from the grandparents. Due to WV's incompetence, my daughter's life was ruined and she's now a heroin addict who won't even speak to me. I've been beaten with canes, tazers, brooms, and even battered by hired henchmen. It's been a living hell.

But you know what really saved my daughter's life? Reiki, that's what. My Reiki skills were so powerful that even physicians couldn't save her. It's worth a lot, let me tell you that, but don't bother trying to hire me - I'm not taking any clients. I just want people to know that what happened to me and my daughter could happen to anyone, and the WV court system needs a major overhaul.

So yeah, that's my review of Avvo.com - it's not necessarily their fault that the legal system is messed up, but they could do a better job of vetting attorneys to make sure they're actually taking their clients' well-being into consideration. Don't let what happened to me and my daughter happen to you - do your research and find a lawyer who truly cares about your case.

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Avvo Avvo: A Complete Scam and a Waste of Money for Hiring Lawyers

Yo, lemme tell ya about Avvo. So I hired this lawyer named Andy Williams from Antiphon law office cuz of Avvo's recommendations. But let me tell ya, this website is a total scam! Williams was a complete disaster. He didn't file important paperwork for my child custody case and even messed up the ones he did file. The judge even informed him of his screwups four months after he filed the paperwork. This includes some important documents that could've helped me in the case. And on top of all that, dude wouldn't return any of my or the GAL's phone calls or emails! He didn't even want to really fight for my case and basically told me to give in to what my ex wanted.

So, I wrote all of this in a negative review on Avvo, but they didn't even publish it! And I followed their guidelines too, but nope, they still declined it. Later on, I found out that Avvo rates lawyers based on their bio and if they have a credit card on file. I mean, what kind of shady business is that?

After all of this, I ended up spending twice the amount of money to hire another lawyer to fix my case. Trust me, Avvo is a waste of time and money. I wouldn't recommend this website or that lawyer to anyone.

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Avvo Avvo's Biased Review System: My Experience and Concerns

I just wanted to share my experience with Avvo. Recently, I had a run-in with a lawyer who was quite a jerk to me. I had a simple question regarding Real Estate License that had just become a law in California. But instead of answering the question, he argued with me, trying to act tough because he's in another state. I was so frustrated that I decided to put a review on Avvo to warn others about this lawyer's attitude. However, my negative review was rejected by Avvo, which got me thinking - why?

Later on, I had an experience with an amazing lawyer, Mr. Frederick M. Ray in City of Orange, CA. He went above and beyond to give me advice, without charging me a penny. He was a great human being before being a great lawyer. So, I tried to write a positive review about him on Avvo, but it was turned down again. I really don't know why. Maybe Mr. Ray is no longer a part of Avvo, or maybe Avvo chooses to only publish good reviews of paid lawyers. Whatever the reason, it raises some serious questions about Avvo's intentions.

It's perplexing that a reputed review website like Avvo would reject honest reviews. When I tried to post my reviews, I didn't use any foul language or anything that shouldn't be published anywhere. Yet, my reviews were turned down. This makes me wonder - is Avvo really unbiased or is there a conflict of interest? I am asking this question because, as a consumer, I deserve to know the truth.

If a review website doesn't allow people to post honest reviews, then what's the point in using it? I, for one, have decided not to use Avvo anymore. Instead, I will trust other reputable review sites like Yelp to pick the right lawyer for me. Yelp has never rejected any of my reviews, and I have always found them to be reliable. In conclusion, it's alarming that Avvo is filtering out honest reviews, and I urge everyone to be careful.

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Avvo AVVO Protects Criminal Attorneys: My Warning for Others in Texas

Yo, I hired this attorney in Bell County, Texas and lemme tell you, he was straight-up TRASH [exclamation mark]. So, I hopped on AVVO and left my thoughts twice because I wanted to warn others about this joker and his lame criminal process [period]. But, AVVO bounced my reviews! Can you believe that [question mark]? They said my review had to be "objective" but how can I be objective when this guy was a straight-up CRIMINAL [exclamation mark]? It's not like I'm the only one who thinks this - I checked out other places on the interwebs and dude had a whole lot of BAD ratings, even from my sibling [period].

That attorney ended up losing business over three years 'cause the county's sheriffs department was playing dirty during weapons training - they got busted by the State of Texas, yo [exclamation mark]. But, let me tell you what really grinds my gears [comma], AVVO doesn't do jack-squat when attorneys are acting shady [exclamation mark]. I reported this guy's criminal activity to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the Department of Army, and the American Civil Liberties Union [comma] and they're ALL looking into this punk [period].

So, what do you think AVVO does when one of their attorneys ends up disbarred or in lockdown [question mark]? Do they still ask for good reviews [question mark]? I mean, if a lawyer is acting like a criminal or not doing their job, why should they get a good review [question mark]? AVVO be playing politics and protecting their peeps with criminal intent [exclamation mark]. Do yourself a favor and find a different legal resource - ANYBODY but AVVO! [exclamation mark]

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Avvo AVVO Reviews: Disappointing Experience with Uninterested and Rude Attorneys

I have been using AVVO to seek legal advice for my legal situation for quite some time now. Although I have found a few good attorneys on this platform, I have to say that my overall experience has not been very positive.

One of the major problems that I have encountered is that most of the attorneys seem to be uninterested in answering my questions, unless they see a potential case in it for themselves. Out of dozens of questions that I have posted, only a handful of attorneys have given me specific advice on state laws and how my legal situation stands regarding a court case.

What's more, a lot of the attorneys seem to be very rude and unprofessional while responding to my queries. I have often received snide, sarcastic, and condescending responses from them. It makes me wonder if they even bother to read the question and understand the gravity of the situation, or they are just there to pass their time.

Another problem that I have noticed is that many of the attorneys who respond to my queries have opinions that do not resonate with my situation at all. Some of these lawyers make comments that are completely irrelevant to my legal concern, while others give me advice that is simply too general and cannot be applied to my case.

Lastly, I find it very frustrating that even if I answer the follow-up questions from the attorneys, they rarely respond back. It seems like they are not interested in taking my case or even listening to my situation.

I believe that AVVO needs to set stricter rules for the attorneys who answer questions on their platform. They should only allow lawyers to respond to questions from people who they genuinely believe they can help with their legal expertise. Furthermore, they should give us more control to delete responses from lawyers who are unprofessional or rude in their responses. It's our legal situation, and we should have the freedom to pick the advice we think is useful.

In conclusion, while AVVO has some good attorneys who can provide useful legal advice, there are still a lot of lawyers who seem to be wasting our time by giving irrelevant and rude responses. They need to set stricter rules and give us more control over responses to make their platform more useful and user-friendly.

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Avvo Customer Reviews Overview

Avvo is an online legal services marketplace that connects millions of people with trusted lawyers and legal advice. It is among the most popular legal websites in the US and has received countless positive reviews from satisfied users.

One of the most significant advantages of Avvo is its extensive database of more than 15 million legal professionals. The platform gives users access to information about a lawyer's experience, credentials, and client reviews, which is incredibly useful in making an informed decision about their legal representation.

Another highlight of Avvo is the platform's user-friendly interface that enables users to ask legal questions and get answers from lawyers promptly. Users love the platform's quick response time, which ensures timely resolution to legal concerns.

Many users of Avvo also appreciate the convenience of its mobile app, which makes it easy to access legal services even while on the go. The app's easy-to-use interface and features like instant messaging and video calls simplify connecting with an attorney and receiving legal advice.

Furthermore, the platform has received recognition from reputable organizations, including the American Bar Association and the National Institute of Justice, for its commitment to advancing access to legal services.

In summary, Avvo is an exceptional legal services web platform that has revolutionized how people seek legal advice. With its vast database of legal professionals, user-friendly interface, mobile app, and positive reviews from satisfied users, Avvo is an excellent service that more people should consider.

Avvo In-depth Review

In summary, Avvo is a very useful website for people looking to find legal advice or a lawyer. It has many services and information that can help in different legal situations. However, there are some areas where Avvo could improve to be even better for users.

1. Overview of Avvo

Avvo is a website where you can find a lot of information about lawyers and legal advice. It is very helpful for people who need legal help and want to find a good lawyer.

2. Services Offered

Avvo offers services like searching for lawyers, asking legal questions, and reading legal guides. They also have a service where you can talk to a lawyer for a fixed fee.

3. User Interface and Navigation

The website is easy to use and navigate. It is simple to find what you are looking for, like finding a lawyer or asking a question.

4. Quality of Legal Advice

The legal advice on Avvo is generally good. Many lawyers answer questions, but it is important to remember that this advice is not the same as talking to a lawyer directly.

5. Range of Legal Specialties

Avvo has lawyers from many different specialties. This is good because it means you can find a lawyer who really knows about your specific legal problem.

6. Attorney Profiles and Credentials

The profiles of the lawyers on Avvo include their credentials, which is very helpful. You can see their experience and if they are a good fit for your legal issue.

7. Client Reviews and Testimonials

There are many reviews and testimonials from clients on Avvo. These can help you decide which lawyer might be good for you.

8. Responsiveness and Customer Support

Some users say that Avvo's customer support is good and they respond quickly. But, some users have had different experiences.

9. Pricing and Value for Money

The cost for talking to a lawyer on Avvo is fixed, which can be good for budgeting. But, it is important to check if the cost makes sense for your situation.

10. Confidentiality and Privacy

Avvo says they keep your information private, which is very important for legal matters. But, always be careful and make sure you understand their privacy policy.

11. Community Features and Resources

Avvo has a community where you can discuss legal issues and read articles. This is a good way to learn more about the law.

12. Mobile App and Accessibility

Avvo has a mobile app which makes it easy to use their services from your phone. This is very convenient for people who are always on the go.

13. Comparison with Competitors

Compared to other legal websites, Avvo has a lot of information and services. But, some other websites might have better customer support or more detailed profiles for lawyers.

14. Trustworthiness and Reliability

Avvo is generally seen as trustworthy and reliable. But, as with any online service, it is always good to do your own research too.

15. Pros and Cons

  1. Pros:
    • Wide range of legal specialties
    • Easy to use website
    • Fixed fee for talking to a lawyer
    • Many lawyer profiles with credentials
  2. Cons:
    • Advice is not a substitute for a personal lawyer
    • Customer support experiences vary
    • Need to carefully consider value for money

16. Final Verdict and Recommendations

Avvo is a good place to start if you need legal help or want to find a lawyer. It is important to use the information on Avvo as a guide and always talk to a lawyer directly for your specific legal needs. Be sure to read reviews and check lawyer credentials before making a decision.

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- Summarize the main issue you have with Avvo in the 'Complaint Title' section.

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- Provide detailed information about your experience with Avvo. Include key areas such as transactions, nature of the issue, steps taken to resolve it, personal impact, and the company's response.

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