Advocate Law Firm, P.A.

Lakeland, FL

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21 reviews
3.1
Google Rating
21 reviews
Advocate Law Firm, P.A.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury

Business Profile

Family law attorneyCriminal justice attorneyDivorce lawyerLaw firmAttorneyLegal servicesPersonal injury attorney

Review Snapshot

21
Total Reviews
Moderate Confidence
0
Last 90 Days
Inactive
20%
Response Rate
Low Response
12-Month Trend
Stable

Review Intelligence

Avg: 61/100
CommunicationOutcomeResponsivenessEmpathyExpertiseFeeTrialSatisfaction
Communication63
Outcome62
Responsiveness62
Empathy63
Expertise62
Fee Transparency57
Trial Experience59
Satisfaction62

Client Reviews

Colleen Stokely
8 months ago

I spoke to this male lawyer today for a consultation and he was rude to me. I had asked for Melissa but she didn’t call. This make attorney told me he was leaving the firm and he wouldn’t represent me anyway. I have a very good case, and have a lot of money to put into it. So he really ruined the first impression for me honestly. ** also just to go ahead and update this review I know someone who use this attorney as well recently and apparently she messes around and does a lot of unnecessary litigation which causes a lot of extra fee fees.

Response from owner

This individual is not a client and will not be a client. We wish her the best in her search for counsel.

Kira Bertram
1 years ago
Lakeisha WrightLocal Guide25 photos
2 years ago

I should’ve just opted for trial immediately and this would’ve all been over with sooner and I would’ve spent a lot less money but even with all of that the team was amazing at holding my hand throughout the process. Tina was great at communicating everything I needed to know and I went through a few lawyers with this law firm and not gonna lie really wanted to work with Melissa because my family has used her before and she was really good. The lawyer that ended my case, Josh, was so easy to work with and completely understood and should so much empathy for what I was going through and that was much appreciated.

Marcos FernandezLocal Guide4 photos
2 years ago

Amazing lawyer and person!!!

Chrystal RynearsonLocal Guide2 photos
3 years ago

If I could give less than a one star I would.

ChrystaL Bourque2 photos
5 years ago

Mrs. Wilson and her team were and Absolutely amazing Group to work with!! They were able to always answer any and all my questions regarding my children’s legal name change. Everything was done in a timely manner and very professional! Definitely recommend the group for legal needs!!

Taryn Liberatore
6 years ago

I really appreciated Melissa and her staff - so caring, polite and aggressive. Every time I had a question or a concern , the response was amazing. I was extremely pleased with my outcome, the price was extremely fair as well. I highly recommend this firm - Melissa and her staff are too notch.

Barbara AlbanskyLocal Guide663 photos
7 years ago

Best lawyer ever! Melissa Wilson is awesome

Ashley Valenca
8 years ago

Ms Wilson was wonderful at the start. I was looking to get custody of my son. I was able to get custody of my son but after that everything just drug out. My ex continued to take me to court to fight me and he had no attorney so I had to continue to go to court. Now he has obtained an attorney and I spoke with the firm and told them he had an attorney what do we do now and I was told if I want ms wilson to continue to represent me I would have to pay another retainer. Im just confused because the case is still open it was never closed so I dont understand why I would have to pay another retainer. Now here I am broke and have to go to court alone and possibly loose my son because of this. I just wish everything would have been take care of before he had the opportunity to hire an attorney.

Response from owner

I am incredibly disappointed to see this review as we had much success with this particular case and achieved what we set out to do, acquire custody of the child from the other parent. My work on this case was completed with the Final Order being signed. The opposing party did not like the result and began a new action/round of litigation. New litigation does require a new retainer. We are known for our exceptional representation and strive to meet the expectations of each and every client. Respectfully, Melissa W.

Crystal Love1 photo
8 years ago

Crooks charged for work never got Dont waste your money

Response from owner

As the managing attorney of our Family Law firm, I take these matters very seriously. We are normally known for our exceptional representation and strive to meet the expectations of each and every client. I do not see that we ever represented you and believe this review was intended for another company. Please contact me at (863) 644-5566. I would appreciate an opportunity get to the bottom of this. Respectfully, Melissa W.

Jesus TelloLocal Guide160 photos
8 years ago
Jacquelin RoseLocal Guide
8 years ago

This woman is awesome! I saw her in action in court and wanted to fire my Lawyer and hire her. I tell you what she starts talking in a court room everyone is quiet. She gets her point across and wins. This girl has a serious back bone. You go girl!!

Bella F
8 years ago
Joshua
9 years ago

They don't care about you, they just care about money, don't waste your time.

Response from owner

I'm disappointed to see this review. I actually damaged a working relationship with another attorney defending and achieving what this client wanted. There is no reason for complaint. Each client signs a fee agreement and knows their obligations regarding payment. Fortunately, I never base performance on payment.

William Turner4 photos
9 years ago
rodney cooperLocal Guide
9 years ago

Shes been top notch so far

Gerald Coffey
9 years ago

Top notch and super aggressive. Was always there to answer any of my questions and her staff made sure nothing was missed.

Yahel AntonioLocal Guide146 photos
10 years ago

She's awful. She's a crook. Apparently she do the same thing to all her clients.

wilna filiaceLocal Guide36 photos
10 years ago

If I could rate Melissa Wilson and her firm without a star I would, but google won't allow it if I want the world to know what type of person she is. The list of where she dropped the ball is extensive. Let's start with her not showing up to court and charging me for services she did not rinder. I obtained her in 2013 and since then the only things that have happened were court hearings that she sometimes made it to, mediation (that she was late to), NO returned calls, no returned emails and a $4,000 invoivce due immediately. I never made it to trial. She didn't send me monthly invoice. She even dropped me with out even talking to me or notifying me.

Rd Davis
11 years ago

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Address
1207 N Galloway Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810

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