Bryon William Szojchet

Bryon William Szojchet

3.9
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 21 years

Child custody Lawyer at Baltimore, MD
Practice Areas: Child Custody

300 E Lombard St, Ste 840, Baltimore, MD

About Bryon

Biography

Practice Areas

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 21 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2004

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Location

Custody Matters LLC

300 E Lombard St, Ste 840, Baltimore, MD, 21202

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Bryon William Szojchet's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Family

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2023 | Family

Zero stars!!!

Lousy family attorney. Makes others do his dirty work. Disgrace to the judiciary system. Call a REAL family attorney with experience. Don’t waste your time. Treats clients and employees as another dime in his bank account. Could go on…

Bryon Szojchet

Replied last July 01, 2023

I regret that this person was unsatisfied with their consultation. We take every review seriously and we strive to treat every client with grace and dignity and professionalism. We make reasonable payment arrangements for every client. We cannot take every case that comes to us and we try to refer to other attorneys when that happens. If you feel you were not treated fairly I invite you to call the office and schedule another consultation. I wish you the best of luck and much success. Respectfully Bryon Szojchet

Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2017 | Family

DO NOT USE THIS ATTORNEY

I paid Bryon thousands of dollars for nothing , didn't do his job and he was not prepared for anything. There were so many things that he did not do! Just the basic of family law, he did not know. He didn't speak to my witness and the other party did more speaking in court then he did. If you don't ...want to lose your case and money, Do Not Use Him!

Bryon Szojchet

Replied last June 10, 2014

I regret that this person was not satisfied. But the criticisms here are unfair. Also, this person has posted several different times on AVVO in order to make it appear as if there are more people making complaints than just this one person. I am always willing to discuss anyone's concerns about their case. And I am dedicated to making sure every client not only received the best representation but is also satisfied. The majority of my clients are very pleased with the results in their cases. I represent people at a reasonable fee and I make reasonable payment arrangements. This allows many who could not normally afford an attorney to have an attorney. I have had hundreds of clients since 2004 with favorable results. I meet with anyone who is seeking representation at no cost and with no strings attached to allow them to speak with me in person, to hear how I would handle their case and to examine for themselves my professional experience and results. My record speaks for itself.

Posted by Daveed | January 20, 2015 | Family

Highly Recommend Bryon

Bryon was very professional and always available to discuss my Case at Anytime. Fees were also very reasonable. My Case Involved a messy Break up which led the Mother to My Daughter to very controlling , jealous, irrational & abusive towards me. I just wanted to do what is Best for My daughter and ...have good co-parenting plan in raising my child however the mother was just motivated with Financial Gain and always used her as Financial Bait. Byron was aggressive in defense to what was reasonable and per child support guidelines.

Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2014 | Family

RECOMMEND HIGHLY!

This attorney has couth. First and foremost, he calls you back. You always get a call back. His court manner is impressive. In a court room, there tends to be much emotion but Bryon is very even. He is always focused on the case at hand. Always prepared and meticulous about scheduling time to prep wi...th you before court. Always listening. He catches everything. Cross-examination is very textbook-like. It's like you're watching the professor. It's about the case and the law and nothing else. He helps you, as a client, try to understand both sides. Which is not exactly what we want, but perhaps need. He is excellent at breaking down each issue within the case, individually and discussing the "ifs" and "possible outcomes" with you. "Think before speaking" In my particular case, he has come in as attorney #3 and 18 months into the case. It's been a nightmare and still on-going. It is a custody case involving a former step-parent versus a real parent and many, many other difficult challenges. As the court has required me to communicate with my ex; Bryon has helped pave a way of communication that is tolerable and limited with the former spouse. It's not about how often we communicate it's about the quality of the communication. My case is quite complex. And most attorneys want nothing to do with it. Most hear the synopsis over the phone; laugh hysterically; suddenly have better things to do; or a referral comes rather quickly. It's the nature of the case, the previous multiple attorneys, the judge, and opposing counsel. But Bryon isn't scared of it nor is he arrogant about it. He's a reasonable man with an incredible logic, good heart, quick wit, knowledge of the law and knowledge of how some people play this ridiculous game.

Posted by linda | February 26, 2014 | Family

EXCELLENT LAWYER. WOULD RECOMMEND FOR ANYONE

I was in a very bad situation involving long standing marriage with house and savings not in my name.. There were his children, my children, and our children to contend with. Mr. Szojchet navigated this complex situation with firmness, patience and understanding. He seemed to have an understand...ing of every member of the family and was able to talk to them, extracting necessary information. He persisted in his position through discussions and into the courtroom. In the end i got the whole settlement i wanted without making enemies. I still have dialogue with most of the other members of the family, but now from a position of strength., He is experienced and knowledgeable in these things and i highly recommend him.

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Bryon William Szojchet's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shereese Matthews

Child custody lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. This attorney is congenial, intelligent and professional. He provides excellent representation in the court room and is a strong advocate for his clients."

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Rue Stewart

Family lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had court cases with Byron as an opposing attorney. He is very knowledgeable in the law and is a strong advocate for his clients. He is able to work together with other attorneys and the court in the best interest of his client but he also is a strong litigator in the court room if the case goes to trial."

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Hillel Traub

Child custody lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Byron is well regarded by his clients and his peers. He is knowledgeable and dedicated. You can't ask for more than that in a lawyer."

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David Goldman

Child custody lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Szojchet is not only a knowledgeable and excellent attorney, he is a true gentleman whose genuine concern for others is readily apparent. i often contact him for advice and he is always gracious with his knowledge and experience. I absolutely endorse this attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Custody Matters LLC

2006 - 2011

Owner, Sole Practitioner

2004 - 2006

Associate, House Of Ruth Domestic Violence Legal Clinic

2004 - 2004

Attorney, Baltimore City Council

Associations

2004 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Education

2003

University of Maryland

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Mirrer Yeshiva Rabbinical College. Brooklyn New York

Rabbinical Ordination

1981

Ner Israel Rabbinical College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2003

Trial Reporter Magazine (MAJ) Editor

Languages

English

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