John George Steckel

I met with John in August 2016 to handle my divorce case. He seemed to be speaking the same language as me and assured me of my equitable rights. I paid him $2000 retainer that day to start the divorce filing. It was three weeks later the papers had not been served or filed to the court. After severa...l attempts to contact him, the 2nd week I was informed he was in Spain. Third week after our meeting filing of divorce went through. Fast forward September, October- NO communication or an understanding of trial dates or hearings. I find out from my now ex husbands attorney that mr. Steckel has been suspended. I coordinate a meeting in his office, this is early November. Meeting with John was disheartening, he was unorganized and in a state of confusion. He appeared to be latargic and on the nod. He asked me where I work three times. I set the expectations about communication and informed him I was aware of his suspension....I told him that attorneys have a responsibility to their clients and he hasn't lived up to that responsibility. He shared with me that some girls in his office had stolen money from him....not sure what that was about?? He assured me he would do better and handle my case. I was sick to my stomach as I was driving home about his lack of professionalism, so I made the decision to hire another attorney and pay more in retainer fees. The new attorney sent Mr. Steckel a letter dismissing him from my case and requesting unused monies from retainer, with itemized charges. After several attempts to contact, we have not heard from John and I still do not have my money, it is now February 2017.

I was injured while riding on the back of my boyfriend's motorcycle. A car ran a red light and hit us dead on in the middle of an intersection. My man was fine but I got hurt. I flew off the bike and broke my collarbone and had some serious road rash. Even though I wasn't insured, Mr. Steckel stil...l took my case. In the end, all my medical bills were paid, my man got a new Harley, and I was able to pay off my student loans! It did take some time but it was well worth the wait.