This lawyer talked a very convincing game when I met him, (and paid him). Then it was weeks, before I could get a hold of him to discuss my case. He wouldn't return calls to his office or cell phone. He only answered me when I told him I had a new case or more money for him. He made MANY promises to ...meet with me at the detention center to discuss my case. MONTHS pass by, no word. No returned calls. Didn't see him until the day of court. He then told me he worked out a deal with the plaintiff in my case. I needed to rush him restitution money that day for this deal. He told me he met with plaintiff months prior. My case was put on a stet docket pending verification of this deal. Well, my case we reopened and retried because the lawyer NEVER TALKED TO THE PLAINTIFF. Once again no updates of the retrial or any word at all from the lawyer... Months pass by and the day of my retrial, he doesn't show. He sent another lawyer on his behalf that had no history or knowledge of my case, at all. I guess Mr. Stafilatos didn't want to face me or the JUDGE he lied to. Oh, here's the best part. Since the "deal" he made was make believe, I wanted my money back. It took me FOUR MONTHS to get my money back from him and it was short $20.00. I wouldn't recommend this lawyer for a speeding ticket. He's a crook and plain horrible lawyer. $3000 can't even buy you a phone call or status update with this lawyer. Call ANYONE else, please.