Deborah A. McKenty

Deborah A. McKenty

3.9
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 38 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at West Chester, PA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +3 more

1221 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 38 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1987

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

McKenty Law

1221 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA, 19382

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Deborah A. McKenty's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unattentive and distracted

Deborah was the worst representative in my divorce. She was in between law firms and I was definitely not a priority. Couldn't seem to remember me each time I called. She was very good at sending me bills for phone calls and emails from my ex-husbands attorney. In the end I wrote up my own settle...ment and work with my ex - husband.

Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Third one is a charm!

I had originally hired two different attorneys during my long and arduous Divorce/Custody battle. Both came highly recommended and claimed to work well with the other attorney and have my kids and my best interest at heart. Almost a year and a half and several very dangerous situations for my childre...n later, I made the best decision I have ever made and hired Debbie. Debbie is knowledgeable when it comes to the law and navigating the system. She is incredibly responsive, which can be very difficult to find; but most importantly for me and my children, she listened, helped to separate my emotion from the facts that would be the most important. She also skillfully handled a very difficult attorney on the other side of the matter. After many tumultuous years we are finally able to say that I am successfully divorced from my ex-wife and my children are safe. When it comes to family law, I would highly recommend you settle without the courts, but if you need an attorney, you need one who knows the players, knows the law and will fight for you. Hiring Debbie McKenty might just be the best decision you ever make. It was for us.

Posted by MARIA | October 28, 2014

PROFICIENT AND PROFESSIONAL

I WENT TO MS MCKENTY FOR MY DIVORCE. SHE WAS RECOMENDED TO ME BY ANOTHER ATOURNEY THAT DID NOT HANDLE DIVORCES. DEBORAH KEPT ME IN THE LOOP WITH ALL THE INFORMATION I NEEDED TO FEEL SECURE ABOUT THE PROCESS. SHE HANDLED EVERYTHING QUICKLY AND PAINLESSLY. AND NOT ONLY WAS DEBORAH PATIENT WITH ALL M...Y QUESTIONS, BUT SHE RETURNED EVERY PHONE CALL IN A TIMLEY MANNER AND SHE WAS SYMPETHETIC AND KIND THROUGH THE PROCESS. I WILL CALL HER AGAIN IF AND WHEN I NEED A LAWYER IN MY LIFE. I KNOW I CAN TRUST HER. SHE HAS PROVEN TO BE BOTH PROFESSIONAL AND EMPATHETIC WITH REGARD TO MY LIFE'S SITUATION. THANK YOU, MS MCKENTY

Posted by Christina | January 9, 2014

Deb McKenty is the BEST

I was absolutely blessed to have Deb McKenty represent me in my recent divorce. She was referred to me by a friend who also had a great experience. Her knowledge and experience helped me in numerous ways, she saw problems before they happened and told me how to handle them before it was a problem t...o me. I trusted her completely because I know she held my best interests at heart... in the "long run". I recommend Deb to all of my friends who are in the same position, I even keep her business cards in my purse. When I put my faith in the hands of Deb McKenty, I lost all fear of getting divorced. I could tell when we were in court that she had the respect of the judges, which made me breathe easier. Deb got me a great settlement and everything worked out so much better than I had ever dreamed. A friend of mine saw my ex and he told he "he got out-maneuvered " in court! Thank you , Deb McKenty, YOU ARE THE BEST!!!

Posted by Rachel | January 4, 2013

Excellent Representation

Deborah McKenty represented me when I was purchasing my home. She maintained contact with the realtors, answered all of the legal questions I had, and came to a last minute rescheduled closing with me. At the closing she walked me through what I needed to do, and explained all of what I was signin...g. I completely trust her knowledge of the law, and felt very supported purchasing a home with her support.

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"I endorse this lawyer. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and works hard to achieve the best possible outcomes for each case."

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Family lawyer | Feb 24

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1987 - Present

Attorney, McKenty Law

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Education

1987

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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