Sperling Law Firm

STAY AWAY FROM THIS «LAW FIRM» — It is jus another one of those law firms that prey on people who really are in need legal representation with a lot of bang for their buck.
We went to Sperling with a VERY SIMPLE request to represented in a Custody Hearing. We gave them a retainer of $ 3,000.00, which they initially told us would cover most of their fees.
We went to court with them representing us and with the «Respondent» having NO REPRESENTATION, he was able to win delay after delay with the court while I had an «attorney» by my side. Oh, and of course, every time they ineffectually showed up for court, I was charged heftily against my $ 3,000.00. Let me say that again, I had an attorney and the Respondent represented himself (high school diploma that he had) and was winning!
In the end, my $ 3,000 was spent, Sperling was still trying to bilk me and I ended up paying another $ 500.00 just to get rid of them.
In the end, I represented myself in court, AND WON everything I requested.
Please do not believe them when they say they are «affordable and will work with you». It is a lie and you will end up being sucked into a $$ vortex. Its just a horrible firm and you only have yourself to blame if you go ahead and use them despite this review.
Good luck!

My experience was very different than Arman’s. I found The Sperling Law Firm to be knowledgeable, involved, and understanding. I was taught the value of mediation. Mitchell’s 35 plus years of experience was what really mattered. I highly recommend him, or Aree!

Poor customer service, because you will only interact with an attorney during the initial consultation, where they portray a family atmosphere, after that you will deal with the receptionist, She is very nice, but not an attorney, which explains all the errors in preparing declarations. And yes, the retainer is nothing more than money in their pocket, considering when I asked for a bill summary I received fictitious charges, and overcharges, which later after 3 months of asking for an explanation, were «credited» back to me. In 7 months they took $ 7000 dollars before I realized they are con artists, and incompetent. We went to court only once, and some attorney I never met showed up to fill in? The custody declaration had the wrong child’s name and court case. It was so embarrassing I couldn’t wait to get out of the court room.
Serves me right for going against my instincts. Shady doesn’t begin to describe their business practice, more like criminals in disguise as caring family law practice.