This review is not being written impulsively or simply because I did not receive the outcome I…read morehoped for. I waited, reflected on the entire experience, and ultimately hired another law firm before deciding to share what happened. Based on my experience, I strongly recommend avoiding K Altman Law. I initially paid a $500 consultation fee for a 30 minute meeting with attorney Keith Altman. I requested a Zoom meeting because I wanted to see and speak directly with the attorney who would potentially handle my case. A Zoom meeting was arranged only after I indicated that I would otherwise request a refund. During the consultation, I tried to explain my medical school dismissal and asked whether the firm genuinely believed it could help me. Mr. Altman repeatedly interrupted me and did not allow me to fully explain the situation. The scheduled 30 minute consultation ended in less than 15 minutes. He told me that he would take my case and represent me for $15,000. I made it clear that I did not come from money and could not afford to spend that amount unless the firm truly had a reasonable strategy. I sold my car and placed the remaining balance on a credit card because continuing medical school was extremely important to me. Before I received or reviewed a representation agreement, the firm contacted me multiple times requesting payment. After I paid the full $15,000, I received an agreement stating that much of the advocacy would be handled by a non-attorney, with an attorney becoming involved only if necessary. That was not my understanding of what Mr. Altman had represented during our Zoom meeting. When I questioned this difference and asked about a refund, I was told that work had already started and that I would receive only a partial refund if I ended the representation. At that point, I felt financially trapped and continued with the firm. My first non-attorney advocate, Barbara, was personally kind and professional. However, the initial letter to the school was drafted by a non-attorney, was not signed by an attorney, and required substantial edits and additions from me. The letter was sent to the school's general counsel, but it did not produce any meaningful response or progress. Barbara later left the firm, and my case was transferred to another non-attorney advocate, Robert Wright. Communication then became extremely poor. Responses sometimes took weeks, and I frequently did not know what was happening with my case. An attorney named Ms. Garcia was also assigned to the matter. When I asked questions, I was repeatedly told that she would need to research the issue and get back to me, but I often did not receive a follow-up. Throughout the representation, I did not receive a single substantive letter signed by an attorney and sent to the school. During my original consultation, Mr. Altman told me that he would first try to resolve the matter internally by arguing that dismissal was excessive for a first-time professionalism issue and requesting that the sanction be changed to probation. I also understood him to say that litigation could be considered if the school refused. This understanding was a major reason I agreed to pay $15,000. However, after payment was made, I never had another conversation with Mr. Altman. The most concerning part of the experience was the difference between what I believed I was agreed upon during the consultation and the service I received after payment. I believed I was hiring Mr. Altman and receiving direct attorney representation. Instead, most of my communication and advocacy were handled by non-attorney staff, and communication from the assigned attorney was limited and inconsistent. I later hired another law firm that did not charge me a consultation fee. That firm took the time to understand the facts, communicated clearly, and handled the situation in a much more professional and effective manner. My issue was ultimately addressed by a different firm.

Don't hire this law they will not work on your behalf .Keith is a big back with big ahead. I paid…read more11,000 for Keith to represent my son. I only received an advocate not a lawyer. I attended all meetings alone without representation. They will have you send a copy like they attended. Don't trust Keith and his law firm. Go to OCR or DOJ. it's free. Advocate yourself . This firm is a joke. File a complaint with Attorney's License Board. He didnt do nothing but take my money. OCR is amazing and free!!

If you are looking for a defense attorney, look no further. I highly recommend this law firm from…read morethe very beginning. Rory Burns was professional understanding and honest about what I could expect throughout the entire legal process. He explained what would happen kept me informed and most importantly he told me what would happen actually did. He was always patient with my many questions and never made me feel like I was bothering him. Even though I made several calls he took the time to listen. Explain things clearly and made sure I understood what was happening especially in the courtroom. He made me feel very relaxed as he explained everything going through a legal situation is trustful but having an attorney like Rory Burns on your side is less stressful experience. I am grateful for his representation and I highly recommend this law firm and Rory Burns. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

I highly advise against using this firm if you value your time and expect basic professionalism. My…read moreson and I attempted to schedule an expungement consultation with them, and they managed to completely waste two weeks of our time through sheer administrative negligence.Our first appointment was scheduled a week in advance for a Friday at 2:00 PM. Both my son and I left work early and lost wages to ensure we were together to take the call. No one called us. When I called the office at 2:10 PM, the receptionist claimed the paralegal had a family emergency. While emergencies happen, they made absolutely no effort to call or email us in advance to cancel.The receptionist then rescheduled us for today, Monday, at 2:00 PM. For a second consecutive time, my son and I rearranged our work schedules to be available. Once again, the firm completely ghosted us and never called.Failing to show up for a scheduled appointment once is bad enough, but doing it twice in a row without a single word of notice shows a complete disregard for potential clients. If this is how they handle basic scheduling, I certainly would not trust them to handle a critical legal matter. Go elsewhere to a firm that actually respects its clients.

BEFORE YOU HIRE HEATHER MATES READ THIS! *HEATHER MATES. IN…read moreMY OPINION. HAS NO HONOR, INTEGRITY OR DO DILIGENCE TO HER JUDICIARY RESPONSIBLITIES as a criminal attorney. I could write a book on how much she butchered up my case but I'm just going to give you some bullet points. * I had a win-win case. The judge said in so many words that it was a ridiculous charge. * I had a consult with Heather 2 weeks before the preliminary. GAVE HER ALL DOCS NEEDED. She made it sound so easy. This would be an in and out because the charge could not be proven. *She advised me her retainer would be $6,000. Heather emailed me the contract. *When I read the contract it said $6,000 non-refundable flat fee, when asked why she said she didn't believe my story! *I tried to find another lawyer, not easy in WC. *Panicing I called her a week before the trial to accept the contract. Which was the biggest mistake of my life. *We go to the hearing for some unknown reason she asks for a continuance; the judge looks bewildered but says okay. * I was going on vacation. I asked her what do you need from me before I go because I will not be back until the day before court. *She ORDERED me to gather that wasn't relative to the case at hand. I was so confused. *I got her everything she needed I marked and highlighted everything important, IMO an intern could have understood it. AGAIN I did ALL THE WORK!. *The day before court she calls me asking me where the information was I was supposed to get her. I said you had it for 11 days, so all that time she never even looked at my case, not once. Then charged me $100 for the call. *Once at hearing. She let the da bully her which I couldn't believe because she was a bully to me, into making me take a guilty plea to a lesser carge even tho I was inocent! I never even spoke to the judge...again the Judge looked bewildered IMO, wondering what just happened? *Bottom line is she took $6000. Worked maybe half of what she charged me for and kept $3,750 BMC (see invoice) for absolutely nothing. * IMO, do not use this woman she is the worst criminal lawyer in Westchester.

Wow!! This woman has no bedside manner so to speak. If you're in need, have been bullied by the…read morepolice, are an elderly woman who needs a lawyer don't call this office. Heather, try being understanding and helpful. You never know who will call you and maybe you can't help them but they have friends that you could be referred to.....not now...

Tom Ramsay has helped me for over 30 years; and most recently his daughter helped me in…read morenegotiations for a gun charge. My first gun charge, i was facing 5 years in prison plus. It was in self defense but they found the gun i defended myself with and were going to put me away for 5 years. Tom Ramsay negotiated it down to 2 weeks in jail, 1 1/2 months in jail, and 7 years probation. I was so grateful. He did another spectacular job when I was facing 110 years in prison and he got it negotiated down to 2-5 years. Around 5 years ago his daughter got a gun charge of 2 to 5 years in prison negotiated down to 4 months house arrest , community service. Tom Ramsay's daughter was every bit the skilled negotiator her father was; they have both been a perfect match for me and have given me time to change my life around.

I wanted to express my gratitude for everything both Mr Ramsey and his fabulous down to earth…read moredaughter did for my sons case. Their conjunctional efforts and dedication for my case made me feel more relaxed knowing they were advocating for my son on my behalf. Dealing with lawyers, judges, ect. can be such a long, stressful draining and upsetting process and I could not think of anyone else I would want in my corner then the Ramseys. It is really hard to make someone who doesn't know you stand up for you and break things down into terms or words that are familiar to you. They both put all efforts into this case and we collectively are grateful that they choose to take this case and take all the stress and fight for my son. Your faith, knowledge and determination were admirable and I can do nothing but thank you every time I get for fighting for me. Many blessings.

Excellent results in solving my traffic violation. Very reasonable price for the service and they…read morewere successful in the result they predicted. Alyssa Poole made it very easy and quick to be in and out of court

WOW! Where do I begin with this horrible counsel! I had Joel Benecke represent me in a DUI case. He…read morewould not return phone calls, did not advise me on the appropriate steps to take doing the whole process, horrible communication! Overall it was a very poor judgement on my part. I am sure there are plenty of other lawyers out there that would have been a lot more insightful.

I got a traffic ticket in Delaware county- driving on a suspended license relating to a DUI. That…read morecarries a mandatory minimum 60 day jail sentence plus a fine of at least 500$. Once I found this info out I knew I needed an attorney. Found Mark Conte online and gave him a call. We had a phone consultation. He explained all of the possible outcomes and explained his very reasonable rates. Had court yesterday. He arrived early which gave us a good amount of time to talk about the case and put my mind at ease. He spoke to the police officer and was able to get the charged changed to avoid the 60 day jail sentence and get a much more affordable fine. Wound up with no jail time and a 200$ fine. Mark did an outstanding job and I would be more than happy to recommend him to anyone needing legal services.

From the owner: Prepared And Ready To Serve. Your future and your goals are…read moreimportant to you. So when a substantial challenge could potentially compromise or upend them, you want to put your fate in a team you can trust. Whether you are dealing with a criminal charge, business dispute, real estate transaction, zoning dispute, workplace issue or other serious matter, you can contact us to provide you with the guidance, knowledge and reassurance you need.

Mr skinner and Nichole were wonderfully helpful and comforting while dealing with my legal issues…read more They went above and beyond to make sure that I was happy with the outcome of my case and he even worked with me to make my legal fees more affordable. Correspondence was excellent, they always answer the phone and respond very quickly to emails. I'd definitely recommend this law firm for expungements!

From the owner: The Skinner Law Firm is a criminal defense firm based in West Chester, PA, and serving clients in…read morethe Chester County and Delaware County regions. Founder Michael J. Skinner is a former Chester County prosecutor who uses his previous experience to defend those who have been accused of crimes. Our firm is dedicated to seeking the best possible results for our clients. If you are facing a criminal charge such as a DUI, firearm possession, distribution of drugs, or domestic violence, contact us today for a free consultation.

Had a serious issue come up where I could possibly lose a hunting license over a 6$ stamp I forgot…read moreto purchase. I felt like the NRP was trying to bully me into a guilty plea so I could lose my license. Called Alex and it was handled. With Alex you can pay for peace in mind, didn't have to go back and fourth with him he heard what I wanted and called me a couple weeks later saying he was able to get it. This was on an appeal so I had lost my first case. Alex is hands down th best attorney I ever worked with, kind of has that don't worry about it I got you attitude and he sure did. I'll only be using Alex from now on. You truly pay for what you get in this business and it's worth it to pay Alex if you want peace in mind knowing he will have your back and get it done

Alex is an outstanding lawyer! He is compassionate and professional. He takes his time to answer…read moremy questions. Alex knows what he is doing!

First, let me preface this by stating that I love giving credit where it is due, and try hard to…read morewrite only really positive reviews. As a local small business owner myself, I can certainly appreciate the power of any review. When I have a negative experience, I ALWAYS try to speak with the business owner and allow them to make things right before I would ever post something negative. So, I am sitting down to write this only after contacting this firm regarding my concerns on three separate occasions over the past 3 weeks. Each time, I left my name and contact info with the office staff, and each time, I was given the promise of an email and phone response by a specific date. Well, still no response. I think three weeks is certainly more than enough time. Lee was very responsive up until we paid our $5k retainer. Then he became the Wizard of Oz behind the curtain. We were passed on to Julia, another lawyer in the firm. Certainly nice, but we did not feel like she was really responsive, fighting for our case and was even perhaps a bit intimidated by the prosecuting attorney, basically suggesting we take whatever they were suggesting and not put up much of a fight. Extremely disheartening when we are talking about a case that will no doubt negatively impact the next 25+ years of an otherwise upstanding 19 yr old with his entire life ahead of him, who, in Lee's own words, "should not be defined by a single bad decision". This has been our very first and only experience with the whole criminal justice system, and has not been pleasant. Very little response from this firm, unless we initiated. Without going into too much detail, we were informed (by another lawyer not even on this case or from the Ciccarelli firm) that there was a bench warrant out for our son, and we would forfeit our $50k in bail because he failed to show up for a court hearing. Our attorney had told us he did not need to attend, yet failed to file the correct paperwork, causing the warrant to be issued. Lawyer blamed court; clerk of courts said lawyer called her, begging her to fix lawyer's mistakes, and that she (clerk) would fire lawyer if she were us. Not an easy, quick fix over the phone. Had to show up at courthouse first thing in A.M., ask to be seen by a judge to explain and hope judge will quash warrant and reinstate bail. Lee's firm sent yet another lawyer to represent, although he was only a consultant and not actually part of Lee's firm. Nice guy, but we did not ask for or need anyone to go with us really. The clerk of courts was extremely helpful and walked us through everything. We have since hired a new attorney, as we were continuously losing faith in the Ciccarelli firm over time. Had I received a response when I requested a break down of hours spent on our son's case, and an acknowledgement and listening ear from Lee regarding our experience, I would have not written this review. But I think it's important to share our experience for others considering hiring this firm, especially with them having lots of positive reviews out there as well. I'm glad others have had a positive experience, but sadly, ours was not and we would not hire them again nor would we recommend this firm.

From the owner: Time Is Precious- Choose The Right Lawyer…read more Ciccarelli Law Offices was formed by attorney Lee A. Ciccarelli to provide quality legal services for his clients in Chester County Pennsylvania. Our law office is based in Chester County Pennsylvania, part of the metropolitan Phildelphia area. Chester County has a population of approximately half of a million people and is home to Kennett Square, West Chester, Downingtown, Coatesville, Malvern, Paoli, Parkesburg, Phoenixville and Oxford and known for Longwood Gardens.