Angel Stoyanov Hristov

I retained Angel Hristov in July 2025 for a custody modification case after previously having a positive experience with him during my divorce. Unfortunately, my experience this time was completely different. Over approximately one year, I spent nearly $4,000 in legal fees and experienced ongoing ...communication issues, unanswered calls, and repeated court postponements. One particularly frustrating incident occurred in March 2026 when I took time off work and traveled to the courthouse in Jamaica, Queens, only to learn that my scheduled appearance was not proceeding as expected due to what Angel described as a court scheduling error. Despite this, I was asked to Zelle him $750 for his appearance. I was also uncomfortable during a conversation in which Angel compared my custody situation to circumstances involving his own ex-wife and current relationship. I felt this was inappropriate and left me questioning whether my concerns were being evaluated objectively. My greatest disappointment came in July 2026 when my custody modification petition was dismissed without proceeding to trial. I had spent months gathering documentation concerning my daughter’s well-being, which I had hoped to present. The opposing attorney had filed a motion to dismiss, and I had specifically questioned Angel about whether we needed to respond. After receiving the court’s decision, I was concerned to see that the absence of opposition to the motion was discussed. When I questioned this, Angel maintained that the evidence was insufficient. During our final conversation in July, Angel said he would look into the cost of an appeal. As of October 8, I have received no follow-up. I understand that attorneys cannot guarantee outcomes. My dissatisfaction is not simply that I lost my case, but how the case was handled, the lack of communication, and the financial and emotional toll of the experience. As a single mother who trusted this firm based on previous representation, I am extremely disappointed. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this firm for custody matters.