Claudette-Jean Girard

Claudette-Jean Girard

4.3
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 24 years

Family Lawyer at Monson, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Education, Construction & Development

P.O. Box 278, Monson, MA

About Claudette-Jean

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 23 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 24 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Claudette-Jean Girard

P.O. Box 278, Monson, MA, 01057

Law Offices of Claudette-Jean Girard

P.O. Box 278, Monson, MA, 01057

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Claudette-Jean Girard's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

In it for the money

CJG lost my case after a year and a half of stringing me along, not building a case, but reactively feeding the opposing council's narrative. She never prepped me, never prepped my witnesses, and was run over in court by a more aggressive attorney. She kept the pressure on me, though, to focus of pay...ing her more and more money so I never realized what a bad job she was doing until it was too late. I lost legal custody because of her careless ineptitude.

Posted by Danielle | February 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Intelligent, Sassy, Fierce and Caring

Attorney Girard helped me fight for the best interest of my daughter. She detects nonsense immediately and knows how to fight back harder every time! I couldn't be happier with my choice to hire her. She knows law inside and out, this is a woman who truly cares and enjoys helping people through hard ...times. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again if necessary. Best attorney you'll ever find!

Posted by Brian | October 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Dedicated and caring

I could not be happier with the representation I have received from Attorney Girard. She fought for me and my children through a very difficult divorce, and I came away with a fair custody arrangement. She is dedicated to her clients, she knows the law, she is prepared, she works hard, and I believ...e truly cares about people. My divorce went on for years, and my ex and her group of attorneys were very difficult to deal with. Claudette always kept working for me, she always did the right thing, and ALWAYS considered my what was best for my kids. In a divorce, you need an advocate as well as an attorney. Someone that will fight for you, and that genuinely cares about what happens to you and your children. Claudette is that attorney. I would not walk into a courtroom with anyone else by my side, and I have already recommended her to friends in similar situations. If you are getting divorced, this is the first call you should make.

Posted by Crystal | July 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Decision I Ever Made

I hired Attorney Girard for my divorce and was very please with how effective she was. I was up against a person who absolutely refused to agree and even the smallest aspects of the process. She was patient, understanding, empathetic, bold, and fought for me the whole way. I knew I had the best advoc...ating for me and the results of the divorce proved that! I highly recommend her. I am currently back in court over visitation matters and Attorney Girard is again right by my side. My fears have been greatly lifted knowing she will do everything possible to help us achieve the desired outcome. I couldn't possibly thank her enough.

Posted by samuel | April 03, 2012 | Child Custody

Powerful, caring and attentive.

Attorney Claudette was gracious and kind with me, yet bold in action. Tactful and tactical with my adversary, yet not unkind. She was able to deliver in every aspect and got me exactly the deal I wanted. She has a thorough knowledge of the law and was with me every step of the way. It is apparent tha...t she has a Great deal of empathy for children. Claudette responded quickly any Time I had a question and was able to guide me through a process that could Have been a lot more painful for everyone involved were it not For her. I highly recommend Attorney Girard for anyone who is against the odds, trying to do what is right for their family. She was persistent, thorough and on top of every aspect of the case from start to finish and even beyond. I am more than happy that I decided to go with Claudette, I do not believe things would have turned out so well otherwise. She handled my case as if it were her top priority and that was a wonder, because my children are mine. If I ever am in need in the future there is no doubt that I will stay with Claudette.

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Claudette-Jean Girard's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lance Chavin

Family lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karen Duffy

Education lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Girard is compassionate about her work and clients. She is straight forward and honest and will always fight hard for her clients."

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Karen Duffy

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Associations

Massachusetts Bar Association

Hampden County Bar Association

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates

Autism Speaks

Special Education Advocacy Network

Education

2001

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Elms College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Working with your District

Special Education Law

2008

Working with your District

Special Education Law

2008

Special Education Law for Family Law Practitioners

Special Education Law

Languages

English

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