Heather Lynne Dukes

My wife and I met Heather in the Troy family courthouse about 15 years ago. Frustrated with our situation, we spoke with her at random. Ultimately, she agreed to represent my wife at a good hourly rate. Unlike the public defender, who seemed both lost and totally overwhelmed, Heather was competent, t...horough, and worked with us regarding our finances enabling us to do some leg work to reduce her fees. Ultimately, with Heather’s help, my stepson came to live with us full time. Heather has also represented me in a few appearances regarding my own children, and over the years she’s maintained a professional, caring demeanor. I’ve also seen another side of her: the firebrand who rallies against injustices in the courtroom. This is a great asset in an attorney, and it’s yet another reason I recommend her very highly. Our children are grown now, so I won’t have the pleasure of having Heather represent us again in family court, but I’m glad that God saw fit to have our paths cross so many years ago.

I came here from another county basically fled to avold an abusive situation, Heather was one of the first people i came in contact with who treated me with\dignity and reapect even tho all i had been through, she helped me keep my young daughter here\in albany with me and helped me make sure she was... in a safe enviornment when she\was with her alcoholic father, she spent many hours just listening to me and being more of a friend, if it hadnt been for Ms Dukes i dont think i would be\where i am today She helped put me in contact with other woman who helped guide me and my children along this painful path and now our lives are back to "normal" and i often think of Ms Dukes and would highly reccomend her\to anyone who is struggling with any trype of custody issue,