Todd Adam Spivak

During the coarse of an entrire calendar year, I was continually falsely accused of abusing my daughter in ways in which I couldn't even imagine. Subsequently, I was forced to endure an utterly flawed justice system involving false PFA's and unprofessional and incompetent CYF caseworkers. The false ...reporting also included the elementary school, peditration, and private counseling. In such an intricate and complex case, involving numerous parties, Todd sheared through nonsense and exposed the truth. Above all, through the entire process, I was never mislead, and knew exactly where I stood. In addition, I was given a sense of confidence to keep on enduring until we finished the fight. A high recommendation is an understatement. Thank you, Todd.

As an out of state defendant, I was recently faced with a PFA in Pennsylvania. With occupation as a Law Enforcement Officer and Military Reserves, the issuing of a final PFA order against me would have been career ending. After doing research online, it seemed like hiring Attorney Todd Spivak would b...e a great choice. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I've ever made. After spending almost two weeks discussing the details of the PFA and sharing documents/information via phone and email, I met Attorney Spivak at the Pennsylvania court house the day of the hearing. Immediately upon arrival he began pre hearing negotiations with the Plaintiff that after about 2 hours resulted in the Plaintiff coming to an agreement that has the PFA against me essentially dismissed with no ill effects on my career, all of this without a full formal hearing. I walked into the courthouse with the possibility of termination from my employer and dishonorable discharge from the Military due to the Plaintiffs false accusations. I walked out of the courthouse vindicated and extremely grateful. Mr.Spivak's astute demeanor is a game changer. Thank you again.

After a person, which I cared deeply about, filed bogus police reports and a PFA I was out of my home feeling like I had no rights. It's hard enough trying to understand what just happened let alone who to call or who to trust. I'm a big guy and that was being used against me even though I had no ...priors, I was not arrested the evening of this supposed incident, I left the home voluntarily etc. It's hard for people to understand how after so long in a relationship things can go so bad quickly and you are out looking in. The laws need to change in this area of practice because you really are guilty until proven innocent if you are accused of harassment or physical violence even if there is no evidence or proof. Once finding Mr. Spivak's website and contacting him I knew immediately by his demeanor over the phone that this may the level of competence I was seeking. I provided Mr. Spivak with all documentation I received including the police report for him to review and he asked me to explain the events of the evening in question. After reviewing the case he stated his fees and we proceeded to the PFA hearing. The case was dismissed due to a lack of evidence. We also had a Magisterial Hearing which went good as well. I provided Mr. Spivak with as much information as I could and I think the facts spoke loud and clear. It was and still is a confusing time just trying to understand how things can go so wrong but so far Mr. Spivak has been solid. He has communicated in a clear and professional manner and listens to your concerns and answers any questions you may have. I feel extremely comfortable recommending Mr. Spivak to anybody who may need to confront a similar issue.

I called his office to get info for defense of my nephew on a bogus PFA claim. I explained the entire situation to him and let him know the background of the many previous false allegations that had been made by this person against me personally. We spoke for about 20 minutes. Later in the day he spo...ke to my nephew also. My nephew liked him, but we were unable to come up with the retainer. Mr. Spivak asked for a $3,000 retainer and a fee of $175/hour. That is reasonable. Since we were unable to afford it I sent him an email back and thanked him for his time and just let him know that at the moment we would not be able to come up with the funds to retain him. I told him that if anything changed that we would be back in touch. I thanked him for everything and wished him well. A little while later he called me. He said that he got into this profession to help people. He said that we tugged at his heart and he could sense our desperation for help. He agreed to do the entire case, from beginning to end, for a flat fee of $2,000. He said that he knew that he was taking a risk because there is a very big chance that this could drag on (there was a chance of more than just the pfa) if there were criminal charges but that he wanted to help. I told him that he was about to make me cry and he was like a Godsend. I told him that we would pull the money together to make that happen. My nephew contacted him back and scheduled to meet him the next day to retain him. My nephew had his appointment the next day (yesterday). It was horrible. Todd terrified him with all of the possible worst case scenarios. Then he told him that he would never be able to do the whole thing for $2,000 and that he would do just the pfa for $2,000 but that only covered one day. If it was continued or stretched out for any reason it would be an additional $500/day and $175/hour for time spent working it out of court. He said that the $2,000 would only get him the one day of representation. By the time my nephew walked out he was terrified that he was going to go to prison but he would not hand this guy a penny. He just wanted out money but would not stand behind what he had told me. So now we are still searching for a good, experienced and trustworthy attorney.

A true God send. Knowing nothing about my rights, nor what to do with the situation I was handed (PFA), Todd Spivak was suggested to me by a friend. I was against the wall and petrified due to the traumatic circumstances of being blindsided by a full on attack by my former partner. Todd was firm yet... patient. He has a command presence that carries your attention and demands respect yet he speaks with the compassion of a fellow father himself. This was apparent as Todd was retained to offer council thru the duration of my shared custody arrangement that he helped me attain. He has talked me down from issues not worth my grief and encouraged me to pursue those I though not important. Being easily available during the most challenging times of my life was something words cant do justice. I cant say enough about how his expertise has helped me over the years. Effective, Experienced, Trustworthy, Reliable, Honest, Affordable, Dependable. The list goes on... Thank you Todd Spivak. youve helped me immeasurably.