Ongert & Ongert

Be very careful with this firm.. their promises

Funny I know I left a review on here! Details of how I was treated by Kathy Ongert AND I also know she read it because I was asked from a middle man to take it down please!!! I did not! Yet its gone. So to those who read reviews just know Kathy Ongert removes reviews she does not like on here!

From what I see this Kathy lady has a lot of good reviews representing people in their family and divorce legal matter. My rating is not toward her representation but as a mediator. She might be a wonderful attorney and I say that because of the great reviewers who have commented on their personal experience with her. I personally, am not fond of this woman. A mediator MAIN purpose is to assist the TWO parties in trying to come to an agreement or work through any issues that exist between them and be a NEUTRAL third party at that. This lady was just the opposite of a true mediator. First off, I am only going to state facts not opinions. She kept throwing insulting rocks at us every time we discussed any issues. I know Kathy was trying to get under our skin by trying to insult us but all we did was just laughed on how a lady that knows NOTHING about the situation assumes each person's ways and life by taking the others party word (it was obvious she was buddies with the opposing counsel). As soon as we started the mediation she had already had an "agreement" to present to us. The other party was already there way before us and they had time to talk. Overall, I think that says a lot about her character because if you care about your job and love what you do you will be the same person in every aspect of the legal field whether you are a mediator or representing clients, the whole idea is the same thing.

These guys are a joke. Very convincing and reassuring in a free initial call. But after that first call and they get you to sign papers and your retainer, you're stuck with their total lack of on time responses and deceit. Luckily I found someone else, but they drained me for the retainer for every call or short email afterward; many of which could have been avoided had they been more thorough initially. They don't communicate effectively and instead only do what is easiest for them and will make them the most money for the least amount of work. Avoid at all costs.

My husband and I were very happy to have found Kathy. I have struggled in dealings with my ex-husband over our daughter for years. Dealing with things far too long and on my own with bad advice given to me by my original divorce lawyer. It was such a relief to find someone who could really help me. Kathy is always professional, straight forward and honest. Her and her staff were always willing to answer all of our questions no matter how small and silly they probably were. Together we were able to accomplish what was in the best interest of my daughter. I can't express enough what a relief it was to have someone truly on my side, guiding me patiently through every step of the way. We will always have her as our family law lawyer.