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Mary A Socha

4.8
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 55 years

Mediation Lawyer at West Springfield, MA
Practice Areas: Mediation, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family

93 Van Deene Avenue, Suite 103, West Springfield, MA

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 55 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1970

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Mary A. Socha

93 Van Deene Avenue, Suite 103, West Springfield, MA, 01089-3223

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Mary A Socha's Reviews

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Posted by Professional in Western MA and Grateful Custodial Father. | March 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

EVER SO THANKFUL FATHER

I am taking the time out of a very busy work day to make comment on Attorney Mary Socha both as a professional and as a person who has made the difference in the lives of my family. Attorney Socha agreed to work as my Divorce Attorney back in the late 1990's, knowing up front that we had very litt...le money to pay for services necessary. The custody of my two children (ages 2 and 3 at the time) was a highly contested issue. The case has recently come to a close as the children are now of age. For the first 10 years, Attorney Socha worked consistently with us to have the children returned back to the United States after being kidnapped and into the arms of a loving family. It was found that children had been abused, medically neglected and made fearful of their own family, the court and their phycologists by a dangerously incidious birth mother. My X-wife, threatened Social Workers, sued mental health professionals, and even went as far as demanding foreign language interpreters to confuse the court when she could speak perfect English. Thru these 15 years, my X went thru 6 different Lawyers in the entire process while Attorney Socha stayed true to her commitment to help me and the children find peace. There may be times when Attorney Socha may not agree with her clients perspective on an issue, but I can assure you...her advice ALWAYS pans out to be the best for the case. Attorney Mary Socha is an example of what a Professional, Hard Working, Hands-On Grass-Roots Lawyer who takes her profession with great honor. She is the farthest thing from the typical self-indulgent manipulative attorney who have given U.S.Justice a bad name. I highly recommend Attorney Socha to anyone who needs a professional with compassion, patience, and the respect of her peers and the court.

Posted by Martha | July 23, 2013 | Child Support

Ethical and Respected Attorney

I hired Attorney Socha on a recommendation from a Northampton attorney 13 years ago for help on child support. Mary has a no nonsense approach, is quick on legal knowledge, is honest, confident and compassionate. My case went quickly and smoothly without confusion or meaningless dialogue. With fait...h in Mary, I was able to nurture and take care of my son knowing I hired a competent attorney who would get the results we deserved. If a question or concern arose calling the office was always positive, knowledgeable and friendly. If Mary was unable to take calls, I would get a call back in a timely manner. Since then, I have hired Mary on three different occasions all with positive conclusions. Without hesitation I would recommend Attorney Mary Socha.

Posted by susan | July 21, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

when do I get a call back or e-mail concerning my situation?

Mary did help me in my divorce csae 12 years ago and was very effective.However I called her maybe 3 months ago concerning alimony payments not received. I have called, written,e-mailed to noavail.If she can't help me then the least she could have done was let me know that .Instead I have been in lim...bo for 3 months

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Associations

Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

Director

Massachusetts Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Hampden County Bar Association

Member

Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council

Member

Education

1970

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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