Some people just deserve 5 stars no questions asked. Honestly, I was worried that I didn't try to get more quotes from other Lawyers, but I went with him from the start because he was such a pleasant person. I definitely wasn't disappointed. He is so informative, transparent, and trustworthy. To be honest, most people would associate lawyers with being the exact opposite. Not Mr. Mackey-Fitzgerald, he earned my trust by simply not up-selling me on services he felt I didn't need and encouraging me to take a potentially easier route. Truly, thank you! read more

Eric is absolutely amazing at what he does and very responsive. I had Eric help me a few years ago with a divorce which could not have gone more smoothly. I recently ran into a situation with child support/ custody and Eric once again responded to me quickly! I was in to see him in less than a week from calling and he helped me complete all the documents necessary and made this stressful process once again smooth. I would highly recommend him to anyone with family law situations and advice. Thanks again Eric for being a tremendous help! read more

I had started a family law matter myself and Eric was able to help me navigate the final steps after I had some ambiguous feedback given to me. I spoke to several other lawyers and Eric was really easy to work with and gave solid advice. He was also just a nice person to speak with! read more

I hired Eric D. Mackey-Fitzgerald to be my representation in a custody case for my son in late 2019. Calling Eric was the best decision I could have ever made. He was the first result that came up on my search for an attorney through yelp and I had planned to speak with other attorney's after Eric, but I knew the moment I hung up the phone that Eric had the sharpness, efficiency, knowledge and savvy to help me navigate my case. As a male in a custody battle for a 10 month old, I had very low self-esteem when it came to the eventual outcome for my case. I had a lot of fear and doubt, feeling my ex would ultimately get preferred judgement being the female in my son's life at such an early age. Eric gave me his honest counsel and I could tell back then that he's navigated the OC court system for years and has a lot of experience with similar cases. He kept me informed of what to expect, was very responsive and super efficient. I made my own decisions, but Eric often challenged my initial instincts with his own professional opinions and it always payed off. The most valuable thing Eric ever did for me was challenge me to submit an emergency order for a temporary custody schedule. This was a tactic that Eric recommended, but I originally did not want to pursue. I thought an emergency order may have been overkill given my situation and may have skewed the judge's opinion of me and ultimately not give me the outcome I wanted (50/50 custody of my son). This was my first and only experience petitioning for custody. Eric assured me that he felt we would get the outcome we wanted. My ex had proposed settlement schedules that I was willing to accept that were less than 50/50, but Eric again challenged me to not accept them and let it go to a judge. Putting my trust into Eric, I agreed to submit the emergency order request and have faith in his experience. I have never felt the level of fear that I felt on the day of the emergency order which was a week before Christmas in 2019. The day of the order, I received additional, more generous offers from my ex for a custody schedule that I would have taken in a heart beat if Eric was not there with me. Eric advised me not to accept these proposals and my case ultimately landed in front of a judge. And the judge's order was a 50/50 custody schedule and over a year later was made permanent! Eric pushing for that emergency order spared me from missing out on so much of my son's first years of life! Our original court date was scheduled for late March 2020 and if you don't recall, we entered a global pandemic that month! I can't imagine how far back my original court date would have been pushed had Eric not applied for an early order. I am forever grateful for what Eric did for me and would recommend him to anyone that is going through a divorce/custody case. read more

I hired Mr. Fitzgerald almost a year ago to get custody of my baby. He's been extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and a fair price. I would 10/10 recommend him ! Thank you for all of your help read more

Mr. Mackey-Fitzgerald was the consumate professional from the first moment I contacted him. That being said, he was also kind, understanding and had a sense of humor. Perfect balance of a professional but still being human and understanding the difficulty of your situation. I used him to draft a document related to my divorce (which was already filed). He gave me proper advice and counseled me on how to proceed. Very helpful andb informative. COVID made things harder, but he kept me informed the whole way. A+ Truly recommend him!! read more

Eric was my legal representation for a custody case. Most lawyers, you worry about being charged an arm and a leg, for services regarding an already stressful situation. He was upfront, honest, and informative during the initial consultation. Once hired, he was communicative and was evident that he truly has your best interests in mind. He gave me many different scenarios, opinions from his experiences and expertise, and guided and advised me throughout the whole process. In the end, we got favorable outcomes. I promise you that as long as you are not a crazy and unreasonable person, he will fight for you until the very end... I have no idea how he would be if you were crazy and unreasonable. I would highly recommend him as your legal counsel and not having to worry about coming out broke at the end. read more

I came to Eric for my child custody case after having two terrible attorneys on the same case. My previous experiences were pretty bad so I was very skeptical about searching for a third attorney, but I have to say I am very glad that I did. I am so grateful that I found Mr. Mackey-Fitzgerald. He is extremely intelligent, and skilled in his area of law. During my trial, he was very consistent, precise and aggressive. He listened to my concerns, he addressed the situation accurately and analyzed the opposing council in the slickest way possible. He won my case which is something that wouldn't have been accomplished, had I not found Eric. Not only was he a great Attorney but his fees were not outrageous. He is honest and upfront with his clients. I highly recommend giving him a call in regards to your particular case. You won't be disappointed. read more

After much research, I hired Eric to represent me in my divorce. Our initial meeting was comfortable and informative. Eric was very knowledgeable and able to work with me to understand my needs. Eric was exceptional at ensuring I was receiving exceptional counsel while still maintaining my expectations to make sure he wasn't setting me up for disappointment. I highly recommend Eric for any family law matters. read more

The best thing I did was to hire Mr. Mackey Fitzgerald, he proved to surpass my needs for a smart, wise, knowledgeable attorney. He took his time and walked me through the process, did his research, returned calls and stood up to a challenge when needed. I recommend his 100% read more

Eric helped me through my divorce process, I came to him so desperate, his approach is realistic and feasible. He is an excellent lawyer, good hearted and not like other lawyer who drains your money. He comes to the court, very prepared and attacks fiercely. I would highly recommend him and I thank you from the bottom of my heart! read more

I'm so pleased I hired Eric! I interviewed three lawyers, I took a liking to Eric right away. The others, not so much.. He is extremely educated, respectful, compassionate, & kind. Divorce is heart wrenching, I cried every time I saw him. His easy going demeanor made this divorce process easier I believe. Eric is very bright, so I had to have him dumb things down for me many times! Thank you Eric for being understanding that I do not have the mind set of someone that has a masters degree with high education. I sling peanuts for a living.. Divorce is a long painful process. So whomever is reading this review, choose Eric. He will be as gentle to your feelings as possible. He will ALWAYS return your Calls/Emails. I never had to wait more than a day to hear back from him. He has other cases & attends court for hours at a time. Yet, Eric was considerate to my case constantly. Eric will also be honest about costs with you. You will receive a monthly statement. He is very fair in his pricing. I don't want to go through this gut wrenching experience again of divorce.. I would hire Eric again for any other legal matters he could assist me with. I'm very thankful to your services Eric. I wish you such success & please keep your kindness flowing. read more

Eric was excellent in helping me with my family law matter. He always responded to my questions and concerns in a timely manner with his expert knowledge and experience. He helped me navigate through a difficult experience. I definitely recommend him for anyone who needs help with family law. read more

I've worked with Eric for the past year and a half through a very rough, emotional, insane child custody battle that I am so grateful he took on and fought for my daughter and me. I found him on Yelp in a panic, called his office and he was the only attorney that called me back immediately with a plan to help us. Eric has integrity-he truly cares about you and your children. He's thorough, he's smart, he listens to you, he knows the law, he's calm, he's persistent in the court room, he's reasonably priced and more importantly he makes himself available when you need him. Family court is not easy and I could never have gotten through my case without him. There aren't words to describe my gratitude for everything he's done for our family. Thank you Eric, you are truly an incredible attorney. read more

Eric is always quick to get back to you if you cal or email. Usually don't need to because he gives it to you straight and keeps you well informed of everything he does. Dude is awesome! read more

Very responsive and always incredibly patient!! He's not trying to bully you into paying outrageous fees, which is a lot to say for a lawyer ;) read more

Eric is a fantastic attorney. He is very knowledgeable and is very ethical. He is very good at walking you through your situation and next steps. He is also very responsive by email and phone. Retaining him was worth every penny. read more

Eric is an amazing human being. Rather than charging me for unnecessary services, he spent a good 10 minutes on the phone with me and advised me with how to proceed, without the need for a lawyer. I didn't expect that. He is a great listener, communicates and relays info well, and I got the impression that he really cares for his clients. read more

Eric gave me very sound consultation that was immensely helpful in knowing my rights in my situation. It was obvious from the conversation that he had a world of legal knowledge along with street smarts and people smarts. Based on my relatively short interaction with him, I'm highly impressed and would be very inclined to utilize his professional services. read more

Eric was referred to my wife and I to assist us with a custody dispute I was entangled in with my ex. I was very nervous about lawyers and courts and things of that nature, but he came very highly recommended. They could not have been more correct. Eric is extremely knowledgeable, precise, kind and above all else, very professional. He always treated me like a person, not a case number. He wanted what was best for me, not his firm. No matter how busy his week was, he always had time to answer a question or give advice. My matter is now over and we got the outcome we wanted and it was all very much thanks to Eric. I hope I never find myself in a family dispute again, but if I do you can bet, it will be Eric that I will contact. Thank you for everything Eric read more

I absolutely, completely recommend Eric for his legal services. He is a very kind, understanding, thorough, and professional attorney. He helped me get through a very contentious and sometimes nasty divorce case. As mentioned in other reviews, Eric is trustworthy and did indeed show great care in the handling of my case. 5 out of 5 stars. read more

I can't say enough great things about Eric. I knew from the start he was an honest, transparent, sincere, patient, kind, (the list goes on) individual. He helped move along my divorce during COVID-19. He kept me informed throughout it all, not just with phone calls and emails, but also monthly invoices. He was a real pleasure to work with. I am forever grateful! I highly recommend Eric. read more

I would highly recommend Eric. He was fantastic to work with in a very difficult situation. He was kind, compassionate, understanding and very level headed. He walked me through the whole process and I felt very confident I was in good hands. My divorce went as smoothly as expected during COVID and I am very happy that he represented me. read more

If your looking for a fair and respectable attorney who will guide you through quite arguably a very difficult and at times emotional process then you will want to hire Eric. One of the great things Eric was able to do during my divorce was to prepare me and set my expectations for what was to come and how he would respond on my behalf. Eric walked me through a process and the law which I knew little about, he anticipated what was to come and helped me reach what I feel was a fair judgment for me and my family. I will never be able to thank him enough as I can now focus on what matters most, raising and supporting my three children. If you find yourself in this situation and need an attorney you could do no better than to have Eric representing you. read more

Where do I even begin thanking such an incredible, sensitive, intelligent and considerate attorney! Because, that is what Eric is. I never thought I would ever come to need a Family Law Attorney or an Attorney for that matter. It is absolutely true what everyone says, "Family Law court is no fun!" but, I must say that working with Eric made this awful experience BEARABLE and not so stressful. He was very honest with me from the start and never gave me false hope. He is very knowledgeable in Family Law, not once did I feel lost or confused after speaking with him. He made me feel confident at our hearings. Not only did he represent me in court but also gave me the best advice as to dealing with my matter. My case was recently closed with a judgment that I couldn't be any happier with. Eric always made sure to keep my baby boy and myself the priority in my case. His work and personality are 110% amazing! I hope to never need his services again, but, if anything should ever happen I am running to him for rescue!! Lastly, many thanks to YELP, for helping me with my search and allowing me to find Eric. read more

Many qualities make Eric a great attorney. He is very approachable and and a good listener. It is easy to communicate with Eric and he always makes himself available over the phone, email or in person. Another trait that makes Eric great is that he is so capable of quickly understanding the big picture and getting to the point clearly and concisely. Most importantly, Eric is highly knowledgeable and is always informed with any current court rulings that may affect your case. You can tell that he truly cares about you as a client and will put you at ease in a stressful situation. With my custody and child support case, Eric was able to help reach a good resolution even though the attorney and other party were less than reasonable. Even though there was a lot of work that had to be done, the overall cost was less than other attorneys I've used. I can't put to words how much I appreciate all that Eric did for me and my daughter. read more

I give Eric 5 stars! If you are going through a divorce, Eric is your man. Eric doesn't work for free and he doesn't pretend to. You get what you pay for and Eric gives you your bang for your buck. This man is very efficient and gets to the point. He knows his stuff an will guide you in the direction that will give you the best outcome. I can't recommend Eric highly enough. read more

Eric is an incredible attorney. He's very personable and easy to talk to. He handled my case with compassion and efficiency. He made the whole process easy and painless. Usually dealing with any type of court or lawyer related thing isn't an easy thing to do, but he made it a no brainer for me. I highly recommend him! read more

Eric was so kind and honest in my initial consultation. I interviewed so so many lawyers to find someone who seems trustworthy of my retainer. He spent more than an hour with me even though I only paid for an hour for the initial consultation. read more

No replies to enquiries via web form. Nobody ever answers the business number. Tried for almost 2 whole weeks calling the business number on different days at different times before giving up. Didn't leave a message on the answering machine. read more

Being pretty unfamiliar with the legal matters of divorce, as I am sure most people are, it was difficult to decide on a lawyer or even know where to start looking, then a friend recommended Eric Fitzgerald. When I first met with Eric, I admit, I was skeptical about a few things, I had many questions and doubts, but when I left I felt so confident that I had made the right decision. During our first meeting he was so open and honest about everything, educating me on the process of divorce and opening my eyes to the struggles that lie ahead, but I had felt comfort in his undeniable confidence that he was the right lawyer for the job. I was right. Eric was so helpful and took so much stress off of the already stressful process of divorce. Readily available for my needs and honest and open about the entire process, he was a saving grace in helping me get through the whole thing. Eric has a profound no-nonsense way about his practices, he did everything he in his powers to help the process move along and not linger for unnecessary reasons. I will recommend Eric to everyone and anyone I know struggling with a divorce. Divorce is already a lot to deal with, why waste your time dealing with a bad lawyer. If you are struggling with a split up, please save yourself the time and struggles and go see Eric Fitzgerald. Thank you Eric! read more

Mr Eric have me excellent advise and didn't charge me anything. We spoke over the phone and he helped resolve my settlement with my ex wife. Thank you! read more

I came to Eric with a bad situation I was in involving child custody and a bitter divorce just at the beginning of a global pandemic. He was fantastic, assured me I would not be in the terrible position I was in for long and got me what I wanted most, time with my kids. He was always quick to answer all my questions and put me at ease when I was worried. I'll be recommending him to all my friends and family who end up in these unfortunate situations. Eric, once again thank you so much for everything! read more

I scheduled a consultation with Eric based on the reviews I had read. They were right on, retained Eric at our consultation. Eric knows his business, explains it in way that you clearly understand, he's highly personable and talks to you as a person not just a client. My case was a very unique support modification which Eric was upfront about not knowing what the outcome would be and ended up getting a court order better than I had hoped for. Eric communicated with me directly and immediately when there were questions and has very reasonable fees. Thanks Eric, I will recommend you to anyone who is in need of a good family law/divorce attorney read more

He was a great person to work with I would recommend him to anyone whom needs help in this area. I went elsewhere before I ended up here and now know that I have made the right choice. read more

If you're looking for an divorce attorney, I'm sure you're being consumed with stress and doubts. A divorce is such a difficult time for anyone and the last thing you want is having doubts about your attorney. That was my story until I met Mr. Mackey-Fitzgerald. He's a young, smart -and I mean real smart; able to quote obscure laws, name cases and adjust concept on the fly- extremely knowledgable, patient and incredibly fair attorney. If you ever had doubts that your attorneys are working you for their own benefit and not yours, you should come to see Eric. I can't recommend him enough. He helped me throughly with my divorce, and I'm deeply thankful for all his help and advice. read more

I cannot recommend Eric enough. He is straightforward and professional while treating you with genuine concern for your circumstances. He was always in court and prepared and has always fought hard even when I felt like giving up. He was always honest and didn't back down when it was needed most. Eric has been fantastic in getting my case handled in a timely manner with results that I have been very pleased with. read more

Eric was very helpful with my case and was always available to answer my questions. I would highly recommend if you care about where your money is going. Eric was very transparent and clear about what was going on at all times. Having him on my case for a few months he was as responsive and understanding towards the end as he was from day one. Thank you Eric! read more

I can say in confidence that Eric Mackey-Fitzgerald is an experienced attorney who will work diligently to help with any type of family law case. After dealing with 3 previous family law attorneys & getting subpar legal help from them, I had an urgent need to hire an attorney to help with my family law case. From the beginning, Eric communicated efficiently and advised of what was needed to resolve my case. His family law expertise helped me to receive a judgement in my favor in family court. I worked with him a 2nd time in a related child support matter, and again he was able to help me get a favorable judgment in court. Pricing for his services is fair and reasonable. Invoicing was always completed in a timely manner and was never confusing to understand. I also never felt the billing was exaggerated as I had experienced with previous attorneys. I would recommend him over any other family law attorney in the Orange County area. It feels good knowing if any other legal matters arise in the future, I can reach out to Eric and his staff again to receive excellent legal help. read more

I have left reviews regarding how amazing Eric is before but just to drive home how incredible he is I wanted to share that just last week when I found myself in yet another conflict with my ex and needed legal advice, I reached out to Eric. He called me back immediately and walked me through exactly what I needed to do, and all without billing me a thing! He even called me the next day to make sure things went smoothly. Attorneys who go out of their way to help you are few and far between. You will not be disappointed if you choose to retain Eric. read more