Law Office Of Steven D. Barnette PC

Mr, Barnette first represented me in a car accident stopped at a stoplight in 2014. He refused to sue the individual, told me it was in my best interest not to. In 2023 he represented me, court appointed, and did not do anything on my behalf in a case where I, a disabled, single woman, fired a shot through my own front door. At court, he failed to say that I was disabled and scheduled for surgery next month to be cut from my shoulders down. He put his hand up, as if to say "shut up" when I tried to speak, and I was given 50 hrs community service as well as my only form of defense taken away from a single female, never charged before. I now live in fear of every noise at night and will be terrified to call the Gloucester County Sheriff's office due to their gross negligence

I would give ZERO starts if I could! DO NOT HIRE THIS PERSON!!! He reminds me of a slumlord I rented from years ago. Never fixed anything, never called back, if I tracked him he was rude and standoff'ish...just like Steven Barnette! He won't call you back and he doesn't care, don't waste your time and money on this guy!

As a business attorney with a narrow focus on helping business owners grow their businesses, I refer approximately 2/3 of the cases that come to my office for other attorneys to handle. Steve Barnette is reliable, effective, reasonable and personable. I have referred several clients to him for his services and never heard a bad result. Over the last ten years, Steve Barnette has steadily earned more referral business; and, as well as things are going, will continue to earn more. Looking over other attorney reviews, prospective clients should understand that sometimes the facts do not support the outcomes we want in each individual case. Notwithstanding, Steve Barnette is one of the most skilled attorneys in Coastal Virginia (a.k.a. Hampton Roads). Not only does he understand the law and have superior trial skills; he also communicates well with opposing counsel, the Commonwealth's Attorney and Judges - which is essential for the best client results. I have trusted Steve Barnette before, I trust him now and I will continue using his office for the outstanding results he consistently delivers.

This firm represents children in JDR and has performed poorly. Unresponsive, unsympathetic to the children they represent or to the parents. The cities of Hampton Road need to reevaluate their relationship with this firm. Will be making contact with the bar association pending non response to this review. Thanks for your attn to this matter.

I looked on line to grab Attorney Barnett's number as my cell phone was recently replaced. It was very surprising to see such negative postings about Attorney Barnett. Attorney Barnett has been our family's lawyer for over 10 years. He has helped us in many aspects of the law from civil to criminal, and even simple legal representation. He is a straight forward professional, with years of experience. Not once did my family and I feel that we were misguided, mistreated, ill-informed, or neglected. Attorney Barnett kept open communication with us at all times. His firm has email, fax, and telephone access with appropriate response times. He has traveled to represent us within the state of Virginia, and has gone above and beyond in many ways that other attorneys would not. I hope when other prospective clients read these reviews, they make their own educated judgment and decision.