Amanda Castro

Amanda Castro

2.6
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 11 years

Family Lawyer at Quincy, MA
Practice Areas: Family

26 Elm Street, Quincy, MA

About Amanda

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 75-250 per hour


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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 11 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2014

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No misconduct found

Location

Affordable Law Group

26 Elm Street, Quincy, MA, 02169

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Amanda Castro's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.6 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (3)

Posted by Bhup | August 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worst Divorce Attorney -Amanda Castro does not know what she dose!

My biggest mistake that I hired Attorney Amanda during my divorce and so lost money and time and divorce prolonged. Amanda does not understand what she is doing and her each move was helpful to opposition. She often took her own solo decisions on behalf of me. Despite my requests she never did any su...bpoena or discoveries. I felt that she was guided by opposition attorney (but was paid by me)! Non-reliable, hard to trust, and without any strategy! Worst attorney who don't work for her client and take a responsibility but helps opposition in real. Will NEVER RECOMMEND (0 / 10)!

Posted by anonymous | November 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bad for Single Moms

She will change her rate or threaten to drop your case. She will tell you what you want to hear and then she will totally blow it in court. I can't even believe that her firm allows her to take clients because she does not know what she is doing!!! She took all my money way more than she said it wo...uld cost and then just totally did whatever my exes lawyer told her to. Like she said she was making legal services available to everyone and im a single mom who has to pay for this even though its totally not my fault we have to go to court and then she keeps asking for more money. But acts like its no big deal. Such a joke. So bad for Mothers. So bad for women.

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worst lawyer ever

It seemed like she had no idea whatsoever about how to be a divorce lawyer, she didn't do her job at all and got paid a couple thousand dollars...for doing nothing. I got the worst divorce agreement ever and still paying an exorbitant amount of child support since the other lawyer just kind of "ate ...her alive" in the courtroom, so not a lawyer to defend you in court at all, not aggressive, just agreeing and bowing to and with whatever the other part says.

Amanda Castro

Replied last October 23, 2020

Although this case does not sound familiar and by not leaving a name I am unable to identify the case and what occurred, I am sorry to hear you were not satisfied with the representation that was provided. Our firm strives to help as many clients as possible and sometimes that means that we have the job of representing the side of the case that is not aligned with the law or the Judge’s position and therefore the client may feel that their expectations were not met. Please call our office to discuss further and allow us to explain the outcome.

Posted by Matt | March 16, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

There for you every step of the way!

I can't recommend Attorney Castro enough. While going through an extremely contentious custody complaint, attorney Castro was always there to give me guidance and reaffirm my belief in the system. She is highly knowledgeable, effective and to the point. Without her I don't believe I would have rec...ieved such a favorable custody judgment of my child. Thank you!!

Posted by Joe | December 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

I originally attempted to represent myself and deal with my ex-wife's attorney. This proved to be a costly mistake and I quickly had my child support nearly doubled and visitation cut in half. I reached out to attorney Castro when I was at the lowest point I possibly could be in the case. Sh...e took on my case and took me from ground zero to favorable outcome. I would recommend attorney Castro to anyone who's going through a divorce, She not only will fight for your best interest but she also cares about her clients.

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Amanda Castro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Melissa Levine-Piro

Family lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Amanda is a brilliant, passionate and knowledgeable family law attorney."

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Maximilian Martucelli

Family lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Julie Franklin

Family lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Castro is cool, calm, and collected even during difficult situations involving passionate clients in family related matters. I highly endorse this lawyer for any family law related needs."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

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