I was very disappointed with my experience. To start with I thought I was getting Rhonda as a…read morelawyer she met with me then asked me to send the retainer then I was given a different lawyer to work with - and for the same hourly rate. I also did the bulk of the negotiation myself, and really didn't get much benefit from my lawyer negotiating with his lawyer. Then at the end I kept being charged rather ridiculous hours to add minor details to a QDRO template. I was charged for her paralegal to be on hold with my retirement company, for 50 minutes, I guess they don't multitask. I also was charged lawyer fee instead of paralegal fee and it was only responded and corrected after I emailed twice about it.

From the owner: Lockwood & Zahrbock Kool Law Office provides estate planning, criminal law, DWI, juvenile law,…read morefamily law, adoption, divorce, alimony, protection orders, wills, child custody, and child support to the Sioux Falls and surrounding South Dakota Area.

I meet Mrs. Fiksdal at a hearing for divorce and custody issues. I did not hire her she was…read morerepresenting a father for custody of his daughter. While Mrs. Fiksdal advertises for divorce and custody she lacks empathy and compassion to get to the truth. Her behavior twards her clients is appalling. As a outsider looking in and knowing how critical it is to have all the facts correct she lacks in ability to get said facts. When the wellbeing of a child is at stake you must be diligent and educated in child development as well as asking for guidance from any professionals that are also involved with the child. NOT asking or inquiring for this information can be the matter between life and death. Please think about the outcome for the child. NOT all dads are bad and NOT all moms are good.

From the owner: Melissa A. Fiksdal & Jeff Larson with 30 + Years Experience. Criminal Defense Law including-…read moreAlcohol Offenses, Assault Offenses, Battery Offenses, Criminal Defense, Criminal Trials, Death Penalty Cases, Drug Related Offenses, DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI Offenses, Felonies, Fraud, Homicide, Jail Release for Clients, Juvenile Offenses, Misdemeanors, No License / Invalid License / Suspended License, Probation Violations, Battery, State Law, Theft Cases And Robbery, Traffic Related Offenses, Weapons Charges, White Collar Crime. Family Law including- Divorce, Custody, Visitation, Property Settlement, Protection Orders, Support, Adoption/Guardianship. Federal Court State Court Licenses, Certifications, Accreditation National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 30+ Years Criminal Defense Experience SD Trial Lawyers Association: Past President "Trial Lawyer of the Year" Recipient. Associate Melissa Fiksdal Call today to le

Would not recommend ever! Spoke with a new associate and she was dreadful. Even her tone was…read moredemeaning.

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She deliberately drags out the process waits until the last minute to make any responses. Accused…read moreme of lying about a sexual assault because I chose not to participate in the state's case against the man. I was dealing with a custody issue and had to pick what was more important to me at the time. Because of this she in open court she accused me of lying even though the case was won. Evil woman.