Amy Lynn Sauter

Over the course of a 5 year custody dispute, I have learned much about Amy Sauter and Family Court. I hope this information can help others seeking representation. It has been a steep learning curve and often a bumpy ride, but one thing has remained constant, Amy's heartfelt concern for my childs we...ll being. I didn't know how important this quality would become in an environment of hyperbole, treachery and conflict. Combined with the many grey areas and seemingly arbitrary nature of Family Court, Amy's commitment to my child proved to be the most important factor in a positive outcome that has maintained a father daughter relationship amidst a constant barrage of accusation and poor behavior. When I felt pressured, panicked and pushed to respond in kind, Amy's council that truth patience and moral integrity was not only the proper course in court, but was the only beneficial way to move forward in my relationship with my child. While other attorneys came to court full of bravado, false accusations and righteousness in an attempt to confuse the court where facts are few and innuendo is rampant, Amy was always fully prepared with copious notes, polite and kind to everyone, and at times even appeared anxious about the impending proceedings. The juxtaposition was obvious and often misinterpreted by a courthouse full of handshakers and fakers, but not by the judges. Amy's demeanor was is a result of her intense concern to get it right, knowing the great responsibility she held for her client and child's future. I'm sure every judge we went before was well aware of her deep concern and was not fooled by accusations wrapped in confidence. On the occasion that a judge had to decide on the information put forth and the results seemed unfair, I would engage in heated discussions with Amy about how to proceed. The peanut gallery would say you have to fight dishonesty with dishonesty, low blow with low blow, bluster with bluster. Amy would not compromise, not primarily because of her great personal integrity, but rather her knowledge that it was a temporary advantage for our advisary on a long road that would eventually reveal all participants intentions. She never played to my temporary outbursts even at the cost of losing a client. While other attorneys might follow a clients demands to maintain a business relationship, Amy always held her ground with me, even in the most difficult times, to help me find the right path for my child. And when she felt it was crucial to the overall disposition of our goals, and necessary to defend our integrity, Amy would become surprisingly strong, aggressive, and even angry expressing her displeasure to the court. She innately knew when this was appropriate and its impact on the court was far greater when used sparingly. Amy left no stone unturned and always advised to be proactive to guard against surprises and confront what , at the time may have been seen as insignificant, problem behavior. The documentation became a resource that could prove invaluable later. My advisary's stated intentions to force a resolution by breaking me financially was always a concern. There is a cost to being thorough but Amy's billing was always completely documented and fair minded. If you build a house and hire the lowest builder your roof might leak. What happens to your relationship with your child when you hire a lawyer who instead of preparedness, relies on courtroom antics? Or in an effort to save money leaves a matter deemed worthy, but not at the moment, undocumented. Amy is a credit to her profession and a true defender of what most in the courthouse claim to be but are not, your child. The office at Sauter and Pescatore is occupied by like minded people whose concern is most evident on the difficult days heading into court. Although i always felt everyone's concern and support, I must point out that one, in particular, had words and a way that helped me greatly to focus and relax.