Jeffrey DeRoberts

Awful awful awful! When he gets you in for a consultation, he will tell you everything you want to hear. And as soon as you hand over that retainer fee, it’s all downhill from there. He talks too fast and won’t let you get a word in. When you manage to get a chance to speak, he proceeds to talk over ...you. He handled my custody case so poorly and cowardly bowed down to the other attorney in court. My ex was awarded everything he asked for because DeRoberts didn’t fight for me. He agreed to things I did not want to agree too and now I’m stuck with them the way they are. Find yourself a different attorney to represent you if you want to win your case!

I hired Jeff Deroberts for a basic divorce with minimal assets and when I first visited him, he seemed very energetic and ready to take care of the divorce and minimize the damage. Literally when I paid him the retainer of $2,500.00 his entire demeanor changed. He then mentioned that there would also... be a $400.00 filing fee not included in the initial retainer (thanks for the heads up). I became a nuisance, if I wanted to speak to him he always seemed like anything else was more important. I had to start doing my own research because he would not give me advisable information. Everything was like pulling teeth. It almost seemed like he was an imposter and didn't know anything about a divorce! I moved out of state and when I asked him, "What consequences will I have with custody of my kids if I move out of state?" He responded with "What do you give a ****, your moving out of state." I am appalled by his behavior. The next day I confronted him about the unprofessional manner he spoke to me the day prior. He then denied even saying it! He immediately changed the subject. I went to Jeff Deroberts office in March of 2011 and by December of 2011, nothing was in motion. We have accomplished absolutely nothing. No court dates, no child custody arrangements…absolutely nothing has been set into action. I finally had enough and called and requested to remove Jeff Deroberts as my lawyer. I was billed $1,615.00 for their services. Now there is a balance of $885.00 that Jeff is working on devouring. He is now charging for the motion to remove as my lawyer and the sheet that informs the opposing attorney of their removal as representing attorney for me. At $250.00 an hour I am pretty sure that the remaining balance will be taken and probably even have a bill.