Posted by Natalie | November 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Above and beyond

I have a very complex PFA and jurisdiction/custody case. Maria was responsive, informative, supportive, and effective! I would highly recommend her if you are dealing with a family court case in Philadelphia.

Posted by Marta | July 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing Advocacy!

I worked with Maria Testa of Testa and Pagnanelli from October 2015 to March 2017 for my custody proceedings in Philadelphia. From my initial consultation, I was convinced that I had made the right choice. Maria was knowledgeable, calm, and very sympathetic. Being a mother, herself, she really und...erstood how to combine the human side of these proceedings with the legal side. In addition, Maria's communication and organization is unparalleled. She would reply to every email I sent (and there were many!) within hours if not minutes. No question was too small. She truly understood my side of these proceedings, and, moreover, knew how to turn my hopes into actionable motions that gave results. I would recommend Maria Testa and Testa and Pagnanelli to anyone and want to thank Maria for her dedication to me and my daughter.

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Posted by Andrew | March 24, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Top notch representation

Maria is refreshingly fierce in court - she zealously, steadfastly and most importantly, SUCCESSFULLY protected my interests in a very nasty divorce. She came well-recommended by my general counsel when I was faced with a divorce - and that recommendation was well justified. Her communication is exce...llent, often I got a reply within minutes of emailing her. She was always willing to answer questions, offer constructive advice on dealing with any issue that arose. She made it her business to be well-informed about every aspect of my case. Maria excels at research and brings an encyclopedic knowledge of the law to the table. At every turn of my divorce and custody case, she developed solid and well-considered strategies for dealing with the other side and she and her team handled every situation with finesse, professionalism and acumen. She is aa suberb legal writer and a tiger in the courtroom - a consumate professional. Additionally, while Maria is always a professional jurist, she also gets to know and care about her clients and the peculiarities of each childrens' case. This is a quality that not many attorney's have and I really came to appreciate it in Maria. Lastly but far from least, Maria's fees are extraordinarily reasonable - especially when you consider the level of service and skill she provides. I have paid other attorneys far more for far less results. Her retainers are both affordable and flexible, which is very helpful while fighting a divorce. All in all, she is a five star attorney you can hire at a three star price and I recommend her and her team without any reservation whatsoever. If you need a lawyer to help you in a divorce or custody dispute, Maria is definitely the one to call.

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Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2014 | Child Custody

Excellent Attorney!

I hired Maria after many failings of my previous attorney. Maria was very easy to talk to and was available to consult with me and my family even before I hired her! She had a good understanding of my custody case and was very sincere in her approach to my case. She explained everything to me in plai...n English, not legal terms. She made sure I understood everything every step of the way. Maria was and is always approachable, on time and very organized. I was able to communicate with her via email, cell phone, text message or at her office at any time of the day, night and even on weekends! She is always very accessible and dilligent in her work, even though she has three young children of her own. Maria took the time to review my case thoroughly and knew exactly what plan of attack was required. She is an excellent brief writer and is fired up in the courtroom, but still very professional. She is an excellent trial attorney who will get you what you want. She also is very emotionally connected and can feel your pain as well as your children's. This is a quality that not many attorney's have, but Maria certainly does. Maria was very reasonable with fees as well. She understands that not everyone can pay "an arm and a leg" for excellent representation. She was very flexible with the retainer I paid her and does not have a problem discussing her bills. She is very reasonably priced for a top notch attorney! Maria is like family, and excellent attorney with a wealth of knowledge and I recommend her!

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Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2014 | Child Custody

Worth Every Penny!

I retained Maria Testa nearly two years ago for both custody and child support. I met with Maria for a consultation and knew within the first ten minutes of speaking to her that she was the right attorney for me. She has a wonderful personality and is very easy to talk to. She takes time to explain l...egal terms and legal process' in a clear and concise manner. She has proven herself to be knowledgeable and trustworthy. I have had three custody hearings and two support hearings. My custody and support battle was stressful and emotionally trying for me. She supported me the whole way through . I was impressed with how well-known and well-respected she is with all staff at the court house. There were many layers to my custody/support cases and in every aspect she was there to offer her expertise. She was ALWAYS available to me. If I needed to come to her office to discuss any new and urgent occurences she fit me in at my convenience. Anytime I emailed, texted, or called she responded promptly no matter the day or time. Maria was always professional, knowledgable and organized and having her by my side in what was the scariest time of my life was reassuring. In the courtroom, she is a bull! Not obnoxious like some lawyers can be, but aggressive in the most professional manner. With Maria you get quality along with afforadability. In comparison to what many other lawyers cost, she is affordable and allowed for me to pay a lump some and then pay off the rest of my balance in a way that was affordable for me. The scariest feeling in the world is to be entangled in a legal nightmare, especially when it involves your children.. I felt at all times protected and safe. I have and will continue to recommend Maria in the highest regard to anyone needing legal representation. She has surpassed all expectations!

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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 17 years

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