Kristine Ann Michael

Kristine Ann Michael

4.4
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 31 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Langhorne, PA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt, General Practice

105-A E Maple Ave, Langhorne, PA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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About Kristine

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1994

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

Law Office of Kristine A Michael PC

105-A E Maple Ave, Langhorne, PA, 19047

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Kristine Ann Michael's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Victim

Previously informed Attorney Michael was going to file a PFA. She said no, don't do that. While in Doylestown at hearing case was ajorned pending I file there, that day, while in Doylestown a PFA that she told me previously not to do! I believe this was planned to spend fees previously given to her. ...I wanted to do this BEFORE hearing but Michael said no. So she was getting paid because she was in Doylestown for my case. I needed to ask her a question I was looking for her she could not be found. I learned I couldn't find her because she was in a hearing with another client that same day! I will never trust her! I think she's sneaky and I got taken advantage of. I never received itemization as to what happened to the $2,500 she had been paid. She has NO CLASS! I will never trust her again and she gets a very bad review! I really want my money back I sent her a text and she never responded. I would call her and she had to go and would not answer questions I had. I never received itemized statement informing me what happened to the $2,500 I gave her. Nothing became of the case since I reconciled with my girlfriend. In the end no results. Terrible attorney!

Posted by Mary | June 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing

When I first met Kristine I was very impressed with her confidence, her energy, her concerns and her drive to help me. She represented me in a divorce settlement and brought me an amazing win. Thank you.

Posted by jerryb | August 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Awesome Lawyer

We needed a lawyer right away for a court date that we never planned on getting a lawyer for. We emailed Kristine and then talked to her. She was professional and gave us answers that made sense. We would of never gotten the results we did without her. I would use Kristine for any legal need.

Posted by Andrew | April 14, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Lawyer

Kristine really helped me tremendously during my separation & divorce. She put me at ease with any issues & questions I had. She is very knowledgeable and was looking out for my best interests. I would highly recommend Kristine to anyone. She was very responsive and always found time to meet with... me and answer any questions I had. I know she did her very best to make my divorce proceedings go as smooth as possible. I thank her for everything.

Posted by SwordOfDamocles | April 13, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Started As My Lawyer/Ended As My Friend

I literally walked into Kristine's office 12 yrs ago clutching the separation agreement my lawyer husband had written up and insisted I sign before any child support was paid.I was broke but not desperate enough to sign anything my ex had written up without advice.He was a new lawyer who was convince...d he was a legal genius (which he still thinks,all evidence to the contrary).Kristine took one look at the first page of this agreement and burst out laughing and hugged me and said she would protect me and my boys and she has done just that.the first time he was in a courtroom was against Kristine and it didn't go well for him.since then,she has gone up countless times against my ex who still insists on representing himself-even when he married another lawyer who joined him in his quest to destroy us..Kristine has won almost every battle my ex started,whether they are big battles or tiny ones (I filed against him only twice compared to my ex approx 50 motions).my divorce started funny- he wanted an annulment of our 7 yr marriage due to fraud-I lied about being a tramp in order to marry someone I thought would be a successful lawyer even though he was in college when we met (annulment denied) but it got unfunny as years went by.my ex has filed complaints against me for everything from $ to custody and because of Kristine,my boys and I have gotten through it together and with sanity mostly intact.if you are divorcing your ex who is a lawyer who then goes on to marry another lawyer,Kristine is who you want by your side. Kristine made the mistake of giving me her cell early on and always is available if we need her -that includes once or twice when I didn't know she was on vacation and we had an emergency-even from DisneyWorld,she was there for my family.kristines rates are more than reasonable.She never drags out cases in order to over bill.She is great about getting me info I need ASAP and explaining things to me in a non lawyer way so I understand and can make an informed decision.Her paralegal Pam is another bonus to working with Kristine-they both work hard and they never make me feel I am not important to them.Pam is just as informed as Kristine is about my case,so I trust her implicitly as well.in my situation,my ex attempts to use the law to frighten and bully me-Kristine never lets me feel like I am alone and when you are in front of a judge and going through the humiliation of having personal things made public to strangers or the terror of a custody fight,the most important thing is to know you aren't alone and someone is on your side..I can't imagine going through all I've been forced to go through without Kristine next to me in that courtroom.The only thing greater than her kindness is her knowledge of the law and fighting for what's fair and right.I know without her,my life would be much different and I am incredibly lucky that I moved down the street from her office and went in asking for her opinion that day so long ago.I owe her my kids security and happiness and my own sanity.Did I mention that if you're lucky you can also get an invite to Friday Happy Hour?Its the final reason why you would be lucky to have Kristine and Pam working with you-they understand that sometimes the best action is to put the stress aside for a few minutes,have a good laugh,a big hug and a weird warm vodka drink they insist is great.They care enough about their clients to make them friends-and in that awful scary place that legal troubles can put you in,a friend is a great thing to have.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Disbarment issued in PA, 2024

updated on 03/13/2024

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Pennsylvania State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Honors

2005

Pro Bono Publico Award, Bucks County Bar Association

2004

Pro Bono Award, Pennsylvania Bar Association

2001

Pro Bono Service Award, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Work Experience

1997 - 2018

Managing Partner, Law Office of Kristine A Michael PC

1994 - 1996

Attorney, Legal Aid Society

Associations

2008 - 2012

Bucks County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2008 - 2014

Bucks County Bar Association, Small/Solo Practice Section

Chairperson

2008 - 2013

Bucks County Bar Association, CLE Committee

Chairperson

Education

1994

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Temple University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Continuing Legal Education Seminars, Family Law Section Defense Representation in Protection from Abuse Cases

Publications

2010

Pennsylvania Bar Assoiation Family Law Summer Meeting The Interplay of Family Law and Bankruptcy

Languages

English

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