DADSLAW

I came "law firm" with the hope of getting my ex-wife off my bad but instead they *** turned out to be worse. They had someone pretending to be an attorney who later turned out to be a clerk.

However, he posed as a attorney and stated he was an attorney.

If this were not bad enough they were charging me for service never rendered. I called, walked into their office to dispute the billing and did everything possible to remedy the problem the more they demanded for "wasting" their time. STAY AWAY FROM THESE QUACKS.

You're better being your own attorney then hiring these idiotas.

I paid a $6,000 retainer to this firm to assist me in custody matters involving my 2 young sons, in addition to subsequent payments before this nefarious nightmare with DADSLAW was over. After paying the retainer, I heard nothing from this firm for 3 months. I then called to inquire about the reasons for the unusual delay in proceeding with my case. I learned from an assistant in the office that the attorney who was assigned my case had left the firm, and thus, my case re-assignment got lost in this transition!

Subsequently, Matt Sundly, an attorney with this firm, contacted me to let me know that he would be handling my case. The nightmare really kicked into full gear in my dealings with this incompetent, irresponsible shyster. I took the initiative to gather and assemble vitally important information for his use that should have made my case a slam dunker for even an average attorney, however, he seemed to have invested little or no time on my case--i.e., never remembering what we had previously discussed; no consciousness of vitally important pieces of information that I had taken the initiative to gather, assemble and forward him; never prepared for court hearings and continuously requesting extensions from the presiding judge; arriving unprepared to court over an hour and a half late and then allowing my ex's attorney to steer proceedings in a direction that ran roughshod over my best interests; seemingly at a complete lost as to how to validate or invalidate claims; charging me for parking fees when he continuously arrived late and unprepared to court; and constantly sending me padded, unsubstantiated bills for more money.

I came to realize his incompetence and the fraud involved with dealing with the DADSLAW law firm (or simply a lack of interest in my case) relatively early on, but I tried to see it through because I didn't have the monetary resources to fish for another lawyer whereupon another retainer would have been required.

In sum, I never actually got the chance to present my solid, compelling and convincing case before the presiding judge and was hit with maximum child care costs plus arrears even though my ex and me had an agreement that I would pay her $1,000.00 per month (which I duly did!) until we resolved our matter. Thus, it appears my ex and her attorney recognized the flippancy and incompetence of Matt Sundly of DADSLAW, and proceeded to literally rob me by lying about my past child care payments.

Krystal Rose Clemens, who headed DADSLAW, INC. at time, probably hates men in light of how this firm operates. DADSLAW is a sinister misnomer--as my experience indicates that this firm works covertly or consequentially for women by sabotaging the best interests of men. In my sober assessment, DADSLAW is a veritable racket and best illustrates why family law has earned the name of "gutter law." The damage this firm is undoubtedly doing to well meaning fathers is nothing short of criminal extortion. This is the first complaint that I have submitted about a place of business, but I felt so strongly about the manner in which I've been exploited that I was compelled to submit this complaint which hopefully will save and spare other fathers the disappointment, discouragement and utter disgust that I have experienced in dealing with these bold, unashamed crooks at DADSLAW, INC. This fraudulent operation should be shut down before some victim of their unabashed fraud take matters into their own hands.

Just out of law school, I was hired by Dadslaw as an associate. It lasted approximately 6 months, and I left after witnessing some of the most egregious client disservice imaginable.

As an example, the company was running radio ads, and would receive a number of calls each time an ad spot was run. The motto was "get the card" meaning get payment up front before any services were completed, and before the retainer agreement was signed. Once the retainer was gone, if the client didn't pony up more money, they were dropped.

Krystal Clemens often bragged that she had "trained most of the lawyers in Orange County" meaning that at some point a number of attorneys had worked for her and left - a real revolving door. Disgusting business practices - this company is the poster child for why people hate and fear attorneys.

It was the first time I had to hire a lawyer. Dadslaw sounded good.

It was a horrible nightmare that still haunts me. They are still trying to sue me for services when arbitration ruled in my favor and they were warned in the past about illegal non-refundable retainers. Lawyer charged me for 8.5 hours at court when he was over an hour late, asked for an afternoon hearing because he had a doctors appointment and left me until 3:30 pm. He was with me for only less than 2 hours.

Now I am being sued by another lawyer contesting the Bar Association findings. Horrible. Do not go with Dadslaw.

They almost ruined everything. I spent years correcting their mistakes.

I hired this law firm to represent me in my divorce case. They put my case on the back burner for months. By the time they got around to filing the paperwork for the case my x-wife had managed to file and serve me and get my visitation with my daughter taken away. They never helped me or tried get my visitation rights restored. During the hearing the lawyer that was assigned to represent me never made any arguments to have my visitation restored. After the hearing the lawyer assigned to my case ignored my questions and seemed more interested in talking to my x-wife's lawyer and cracking jokes.

To me it seemed this lawyer treated me as if I wasn't the person paying them to do job and it was my x-wife paying them.

The result of the case I lost all custody and visitation it ended up taking another year and finding another attorney to get everything fix.

All this firm did wast cost me lost time with my daughter and lost money for they fees.

My divorce took 3 years, and on the final court dates my lawyer would change court date and not let me know.. losing time.

lost properties when i called the office i was told they had nothing to do with it and it was the layers responsibility to contact me.they could do nothing about it. i asked to talk to krystal or anyone in charge, NO one Ever returned my calls when in person no one available.. My fault, I should have ran away from this law firm, when i would arrive at the Orange office and see the receptionist playing video games.

in the end they took thousands and left me broke while me ex wife lives in a new 5 bedroom house. Strange that my wife's lawyer always knew about the schedule changes and i didn't!!

Beware if your lawyer has large Gold rings....

Just a word of warning. Do not waste your time with this firm if you are going through a nightmare in your personal life. They will make matters worse.

Unlike the last poster- I lucked out and interviewed other attorneys.

My issue: Scheduled appt with Wendy ( Krystal Clemens legal secretary ) . The office is 15 minutes away from my house. I left early, but after traffic and with my 2 year old in hand I ended up 6 minutes late for my appt.

I was told by the receptionist, a kid with many piercings and tatoos, that she had left for lunch. I mentioned I had an appt at 11:30 - he said you can wait until she is back..... I asked how long... 1:30. A 2 hour lunch?

I figured 6 minutes late - ok, my fault. I called to reschedule, Wendy never apologized for missing her appointment or leaving after 6 minutes, but scheduled an appointment for Krystal Clemmens the following Wednesday at 3:30. I thought it was strange behavior from what was supposed to be a professional law firm.

2 hours wasted.

One week passes and I decide to make sure I am plenty early. I arrive finding the waiting room packed with people. Confident, I approached the pasty and pierced boy and stated I had arrived for my appointment. He then asked me curtly, "did you get the messages we left you?" I replied, "What messages?". "Well", he replies, "we left you several messages, both yesterday and today mentioning Krystal would be stuck in court and couldn't make her appt w/ you.".

I asked the kid, how, if she was stuck in court today running late, would you have known that yesterday? I checked my cell in front of the unapologetic teen, and low and behold a new message appeared- he had just called minutes prior to my appointment and was lying about his diligence in leaving messages.

He was kind enough to offer Wendy to me again, if I was willing to sit and wait for her again, as she just took another prospect back in to talk. I said, sorry kid- fool me once, shame on you..... fool me twice, shame on me.

This is a revolving door, incredibly unprofessional organization, who's wheels will surely fall off soon. I would not trust them in any sense with regards to professionalism, competency, or reputation in court. Especially not in matters as serious as family law. I ran a stock brokerage in Newport Beach for 7 years. We never treated prospective clients or our clients this way- if we found an employee doing this, it would be grounds for immediate dismissal.

Great name for the firm, great idea to pay google adwords $50 a month to get high ranking on the search engine- great marketing and rhetoric on website... but unfortunately way short of the mark. Take my advice- hire an attorney who pretends to care about you- they are out there, even if you have to pay a little more.

Go to OC Bar Assc website and ask to be referred to an attorney. I give you this advice for free, hoping that you will spend the 4 hours I wasted with this firm on an attorney that will properly represent you.

PS- this is the first time I have ever posted something negative about a service I have solicited- I am that upset.

Interviewed and retained this firm. Upon becoming a client, they lost my file and original documents. This should have RED FLAGGED me as to what was to come, but who knew they were unprofessional enough

NOT to show up for the court date as well.

When in court and without Attorney, the Judge allowed me to call their main office in Orange. I talked to Krystal Clemens, Owner of the firm and she said she did not know who I was or anything about a Court hearing. She told me if I gave her a credit card number right then, she would talk me thru the hearing, but I would have to pay in advance and even more if I wanted to go further.

I just want to warn everyone, DADSLAW is a rip off and not to be fooled by the banner of Fathers Rights these people sail under, their true colors are a skull and cross bones. I have retained a "real" attorney and am in litigation to recover my money.

I am a Single "Dad" who is also getting ripped off due to incompitent lawer who claim's to be on the side of the "DAD".I requested a few things from them and wound up paying for nothing. "DADS" please be aware and get a more honest attorney.My case should have been resolved a long time ago being that I am the "Biologica Dad" but they cannot seem to close it.

They are nothing but legalized *** artist riding on an issue that changes the "American" life style.If we the Dads are together ,please send complaint's also to the "Bar"association as something has to be done and get Krystal and gang out!