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

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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 6 reviews | 1 star

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 Henry | June 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Scam artist

He took advantage of my grandmother, he was required to pay her back on a payment plan that would take a hundred years to pay back and when he stopped making payments we reached out and he said “she won’t miss it”.. scum of the earth

Bryon Szojchet

Replied last June 09, 2022

I was shocked to read this. Every client, indeed, every individual I deal with is critically important to me and I make sure that not only I but everyone on my staff treats each individual with the utmost courtesy. But I do not recall any such incident. I encourage you to reach out to me to discuss this and I will do everything in my power to correct any issue and especially to fulfill any unfulfilled obligation. My number is 410 800 4703, say that you wish to be connected to Bryon directly. I hope to speak with you soon.

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 peggy | September 04, 2013 | Adoption

hired this attorney for adoption case 6 years ago

6 years ago i paid bryon alot of money to handle a simple adoption. After 3 years of him telling us he was doing everything i called the courts to find out he had fone nothing. He dropped off the face of the earth for months at a time and gave excuses about why his health and personal situation was g...etting in the way of him doing his job. I contacted the md bar association and filed a complaint and hired a new attorney. It cost me 10000.00 to finalize and 5 years. I am sad to read that he is still doing this to people. Run away fast! Dont get involved.

Bryon Szojchet

Replied last September 11, 2013

"I regret that you had a bad experience with our firm. I do strive for the utmost client satisfaction in every case. Please contact me directly to discuss your specific concerns."

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Family Law

I located this former Rabbi-turned-attorney on Craigslist and hiring him to represent me was the biggest mistake I ever made in my life. This attorney is not familiar with the law. Having him representing me court was not only embarrassing, but more importantly damaging to my case. Although he presen...ts himself as a proactive attorney, he was never prepared in court. When he does not give you medical excuses of why he was either unable to return your call or perform required, it's done at the last minute or just not accomplished. I had a case that would have resulted in my favor had he represented me with due diligence; however, this attorney was negligent by not doing even the minimum of what was required to present my case, which resulted in irreversible life-long damages to my family. He was very quick to take my fees in advance and even manipulated me to take additional fees without performing the duties in which the fees were intended to cover. He never gave me copies of court documentations even when I requested in writing. When speaking with other lawyers, he presents himself as a cool and calm individual. However, he is a very rude man, who does not always maintain his professionalism. No matter how desperate your situation may be, please don't have this attorney represent you.

Bryon Szojchet

Replied last September 11, 2013

"I regret that you had a bad experience with our firm. I do strive for the utmost client satisfaction in every case. Please contact me directly to discuss your specific concerns."

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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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