Ann E. Endres

First off I will say that I was rushed in picking a lawyer and didn't use very good judgment. This one will take you for all you have and not do the work for what she charges. She basically stood by while I stated my case in court. She came to court late on several separate occasions because she had ...other cases to attend to. She doesn't communicate almost at all. I would have to ask all the questions and never got straight forward answers. She doesn't offer any legal advice for your situation. She will send paperwork through the mail as often as she can and charge you an arm and a leg. She has no compassion and will not explain anything. She also gets annoyed and irritated when asked to explain something. During her consultation she will do what she has to and say what you want to hear so you retain her but never actually follows through with what she said. I did "win" my cases but it was in no part thanks to her or her doings.

I hired Ann to handle a child custody case. I recently moved into my son’s school district and was hoping for a 50/50 custody arrangement. My son is 8 years old and his mother has had primary custody since he was little. At the first meeting with Ann, I knew she was the attorney I would hire. She wa...s knowledgeable about the process, the judges and was very strategic with next steps. She did not over promise but she did exceed my expectations and over delivered. At the custody master level I received a recommendation that was not favorable. Ann worked through the issues with me and I ultimately decided to move forward to a trial. Ann’s competence and suggested strategy were main deciding factors that led to taking the financial risk of trial. During the process, the relationship with my son’s mother became very hostile and Ann was always responsive to emails and phone calls. At the end of the day I ended up receiving a favorable outcome. I plan to use Ann in the future for any family law issues.

Was interested in someone specific at firm, unfortunately it got handed off to her instead. That should have been my first sign. Upon sharing with her what I was looking for and hoping to obtain - she was passive, disorganized, and in the end I spent thousands of dollars that got me nowhere. It's ...as if she was in her own world and didn't even put forth an effort to fight for my rights regarding custody.

Hiring a Custody/Family lawyer is tricky business. Within a few minutes, I knew Ann was the right pick. Through the lengthy court process she was attentive, straight forward and kept me in the loop. She has done right by my children and I feel that she will put my children's best interest first.... That being said, choosing the right lawyer is only half the battle. The court system itself, is just one gigantic hurdle that no parent can get over alone. Ann understands the process and knows the players. The entire process is draining, mentally and financially, so make sure you are getting your moneys worth from the lawyer. Ann will most certainly get the job done. What she says is what she will do. There are some real good guys out there and there are some real bad buys out there. Ann is one of the good guys who will assess your situation, create a game plan and follow through. Just keep in mind, the final outcome is decided by a judge, not your lawyer. That being said, having a knowledgeable lawyer will most certainly help you to achieve a positive outcome. All I can say, is that hiring Ann (previous lawyer did not work out) was a great decision.