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Beth Alice Swendsen-Dowd

Licensed for 35 years

Child custody Lawyer
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more
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Licensed in New York for 35 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

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Beth Swendsen-Dowd, Esq. PC

220 Nassau Blvd South

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Posted by Frishta | August 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney

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WORST “Lawyer” EVER

WORST “Attorney” Ever! How is her license not revoked? First consultation she was a whole different face to get you to hire her… as soon as the retainer fee was paid, SHE CHANGED. I needed a SIMPLE divorce, no alimony, claims or anything. She NEVER got me my divorce. SIMPLE. KEPT CHARGING fo...r every little thing, and nothing would get done. You have to PLEAD to her to do her job. She won’t pick up calls, reply to texts, emails, list GOES ON. She will tell you that she is BUSY always. She yells at her clients, belittles them, makes your case MISERABLE. PLEASE LOOK away from this INHUMANE attorney. Something needs to be done; her license should be revoked.

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

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Terrible lawyer

She kept going on tangents saying that my son will pay off the absurd charges I have been slammed with when it wasn’t even my fault. She was talking as if she was the opposing party’s lawyer and scammed me of 100$

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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terrible experience

She never responded to my calls or texts. If she did, they were two word texts. She missed important court dates at the last minute. She never discussed my case with me or kept me informed. I had to beg her to file motions. I had to go to court on my own and file all paperwork. She let my ex get... away with violating court orders and failing to appear to show. After 10 months all I had was temporary support. She didn't care about orders of protection (which I had to get on my own). She caused me to take out loans and go on social services by not enforcing support orders. I had to beg her for help but she just didn't have the time or concern for my case. I had to drop her

Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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Worst experience ever

Worst experience ever, she has no consideration for her clients. I would always call and never received a call back. My ex change the locks on our house and I told my lawyer and her answer to me was "she outsmarted you", who says that to their client. In addition she never met with me prior to any co...urt date to discuss anything in regards to terms of divorce and what I wanted out of it all. I do not recommend her to anyone, pay more and get yourself a real lawyer!!

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