If you want someone who works her God-gift and has an undeniable passion for her work, please do…read morenot hesitate and choose Stacey and her services at Detente Mediation Services! In our initial meeting, Stacey shared her personal testimony for choosing to help couples going through the confusing and agonizing process of separation/divorce. Her candor was compelling and I felt she would be the right person to serve and efficiently guide my husband and I. Stacey's unbiased guidance, care and professionalism is unique. Thanks to her encouragement and ability to mediate effectively, my husband and I have decided to reconcile our marriage and work on our commitment to one another. Thank you for your graciousness! I am eternally grateful.

If you're reading this, you're at a challenging crossroads in your life; the last thing you need is…read moreconflict and contentiousness to make a laborious process more difficult. Stacey Langenbahn and Detente Mediation combines her wealth of legal expertise in divorce mediation with a sincere compassion for the clients with whom she works. She expertly guides and clearly explains a very complex process while also carefully accommodating the emotions and feelings involved. She is a calming presence and her humility promotes the collaboration needed to find a successful and fair and peaceful resolution. She is efficient, very responsive and professional. Most importantly (to me, at least): she approached our situation with a true respect for our decisions and helped us move with dignity through the process. Thank you, Stacey, for being with us every step of the way.

Omg, finally, someone who will allow me time to communicate. First impression was the best. Thank…read moreyou Nancy for assisting and being so kind over the phone. Now that is the way you handle a business! Make it human. I will be back for my Divorce. See you all soon...

Terrible service. I was told I had a simple divorce case with no problems. It took close to a year…read moreto be finalized and the amount I was told I'd pay, almost doubled by the end. Very dishonest and very slow. Save your money and time!

Hired this firm to represent me. Had a very complex case involving a multi million dollar estate…read more They were very reasonable when I was quoted the retainer, more than most local firms. Was blown away to see how they all work as a team and really have the knowledge to stand out in court. More than satisfied with the outcome of my case. Most definitely recommend this firm.

Unfortunately, I had to fire Kimberly Stoner from this firm. Long story short, she took advantage…read moreof me having money and being in an emotional state because I was trying to get access to my son who the mom had withheld from me. My son was a newborn. After 6+ months of paying Kimberly Stoner, over $52,000, I still hadn't even made it to temporary hearing. Kimberly talked a lot, but I had to face facts that nothing was being achieved. In hindsight, I believe she simply milked me for money. At most, the case should've only been $10,000 at most. (I do see my son now, but I was able to achieve that myself by talking with the mother of my son.)

I wanted to edit my earlier review to add that bio mom has officially terminated her rights and we…read morewill be proceeding with a step parent adoption. I am in awe of everything Ms. Barrows has worked to accomplish for us. She has worked tirelessly to get us to this point. Everything we were told we couldn't do, she has accomplished. The best part for me is what my son told me once the termination was official. He sighed a breathe of relief and said he is so happy he never has to worry about bio mom coming into his life and making it a mess again. It's not what she did just for us. She gave peace to our son and that means the world to us. Thank you again, Leslie. Truly. You're a God send. Original review- Our case was finalized close to a year ago, but I needed to leave a review so others know how incredibly effective and talented this firm is what they do. My husband's insurance allowed for us to have free legal consultations, so we must have met with about 10 attorneys before finding Leslie Barrows. Every attorney we met with for our child custody case told us we could not get sole custody because it would be 50/50, regardless of how much thorough documentation we had to prove that it was not in the best interest of my step son. Leslie, and her team fought so hard for us! This was a case that was transferred from Michigan to begin with, so they helped us get proper jurisdiction in Texas. It was an incredibly stressful time in our lives, but the Barrows firm worked with us every step of the way. They took the time to explain everything to us, and reassured us when we were anxious about the process. They treated us like people, not just another number. I cannot thank them enough. Here we are, a year later, with sole custody, and the mother voluntarily relinquishing her rights. Everything that everyone else told us we couldn't do, they did. We are eternally grateful to them because of their hard work and dedication, my step son won't grow up in a toxic environment. I highly recommend Leslie Barrows, and her team.

Leslie was highly recommended to me for being relentless. Unfortunately she proved that to me from…read morea not-so-acceptable client perspective. I interviewed Leslie and hired the firm. She then assigned the case to a lackluster colleague in her office. On multiple occasions I voiced my concerns about the preparedness for the hearings. I was assured and reassured the firm was prepared. Leslie refused to handle a tangential issue related to my family law case and required another Contract. With no choice, I complied and provided another retainer, on top of the initial retainer. Then I was billed increments of 0.25 hours for 2, 5, 4, 2, 2, and 2 SENTENCES of responses back to me that totaled about 2.5 hours for a total of 17 non-legal sentences. One of these bills was even for an e-mail claimed to have been sent but was not. And yet another bill was for an issue totally out-of-scope for either Contract. Then I was billed TWICE for one event. needless to say, the budget was easily blown through and all the funds were depleted. This is where is got interesting. FINALLY Leslie decided to participate in my case, but not by being involved in my case, rather only in chasing ME for more money . Leslie asked for more money, avoided meeting with me to discuss the billing discrepancies despite at least 2 written requests, and summarily filed a Motion to Withdraw prior to her own written deadline that she didn't have the courtesy to call and tell me about, rather she sent me a Certified Mail. Then it got a little WORSE. During the hearing for the Motion to Withdraw, which was a hearing to also hear a substantive issue, Leslie opted to have the judge rule on her Motion to Withdraw BEFORE the substantive motion. That left me holding the proverbial "legal bag" alone, 'pro se', unprepared. Be careful here. As my Texas Granddad would say, I think Leslie "got a little too big for her britches". Her only involvement was chasing dollars instead of being a client advocate and participating in a case that SHE interviewed for and accepted, knowing my entire personal situation. I would NOT recommend her or her practice.

I believe this company is a scam. My firm hired Mauricio Segovia on July 1, 2024. We paid the…read moreinvoice two days later, and since we submitted payment, we have not received any communication from this company. I have tried emailing numerous times, calling and leaving a voicemail, and submitting inquiries via their online portal. Nothing has been received from them. They took payment, did not render services, and then refuse to return any communication.

They are great no complaints they went above and beyond to finish a job another process server…read morewould not do!

Tim has been working on my case, helping in reunification. He's very professional and very good at…read moreexplaining legal terms and how things work in the legal system and very honest about likely scenarios and outcomes. There have been a few times I lost hope, but he was able and in my opinion, miraculously, push things forward despite resistance from my ex. This guy makes things happen and doesn't play games. He doesn't back down, even with nasty people. I really appreciate all he's done for me and how far he's gotten me! I would recommend him to anyone in a similar situation as mine.

If I could provide 0 stars I would. I cannot speak on the behalf on the other attorneys within this…read morefirm but I can say that Brian Alpiger is an absolute DISGRACE to this firm. He never once specified that the amount of the retainer would extend past the amount necessary for the case. He actually AFFIRMED on several occasions that it would be enough. I specified from the BEGINNING that I wanted the non custodial parent to be billed for my fees which he FAILED to specify on my relief. It took SEVERAL attempts to contact him to get him respond and was INADEQUATE in communication. DO NOT HIRE HIM !

I had a poor overall experience. This attorney certainly has too much on her plate. There was…read morealmost no communication. I would not use her again

I had a bad experience with this attorney, I would not recommend her to anyone! When I first…read moreretained her she asked me for 3,500k to start with my case I paid her. Soon after that she started asking for ridiculous amounts of money and would give me time frames that where not reasonable. This attorney was HARD to get a hold of. My case date was getting closer and I had a bad feeling my case was not getting handled properly. Do to the fact that she never really called me to ask for certain docs and information that was crucial to my case. A week away from my court date she bombarded me with information she needed ASAP! I had to take time off from to get all these documents to her. I felt like she asked and asked for money and she literally worked in my case the last week from my case date. It gets WORST!!! I am going thru a divorce as well and I had informed her that I was pregnant from my new partner and if that would case any conflict to my case. She said that my pregnancy had nothing to do with my case. Mind you my case was in Texas and I live in California, She requested my witnesses to appear as well, one of them which is my sister from Las Vegas and my Aunt from Washington. We arranged EVERYTHING flights, Hotel and car rental. A day prior to my date she texts me that she needs 2K in cash in order to move forward!!! I am not only pregnant but I cant come up with 2K from one day to another!! at this point I called her and told her that she was STRESSING me out and she cant expect someone with such a big expense that I was just spent. Expect to come up with 2k from one day to another. She threatened to withdraw from my case !!!! I seriously wanted to have a HEART ATTACK!! she had no remorse that I was PREGNANT and was fighting for my kids! she then sends me a text "SEE YOU TOMORROW IN COURT!" ... what other choice did I have a day away from my court date. So I show up with my witnesses and the judge noticed that I was pregnant and said we couldn't continue with my case until I had the BABY!!!! I was so PISSED that this attorney did not inform me of that!!! even though I had informed her. I then confront her and she nonchalantly brushes it off!!! What every you do look for another attorney that is really going to take 100% interest in representing you!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY OR TIME WITH THIS ATTORNEY!!! ***I BET YOU AFTER THIS REVIEW SHE IS GOING TO HIRE RANDOM PPL TO WRITE EXCELLENT REVIEWS ABOUT HER! That's EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED ON AVVO AFTER I WROTE MY REVIEW****

Not too busy to take my case, but then way too busy to care. Disrespectful not to return email…read morerequests within 10 days. And its systaltic. I get the message, just wished she had professionalism to say she doesn't have the time, or desire to work on the case anymore.

Michelle is a dedicated and highly competent advocate for her clients! She fiercely and…read morepassionately REPRESENTS! I highly recommend her! Her team is amazing!!!