Cinda L. Scales

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Cinda L. Scales

3.0
14 reviews
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Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 36 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Martinsburg, WV
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

314 W John St, Martinsburg, WV

About Cinda

Biography

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Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

30%
Child Custody 20%

20%
Child Support 20%

20%
Family 20%

20%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

10%

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Awards

Notable Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 34 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in West Virginia for 36 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Cinda L. Scales

314 W John St, Martinsburg, WV, 25401-3224

scaleslawoffice.com/

Cinda L. Scales's Reviews

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Posted by Brooke | April 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional and worth it.

My divorce was complicated. With the help of Mrs. Scales and her excellent staff what seem like impossible obstacles and stalling from the other side was handled quickly and to my great satisfaction. This lady is worth it!!!!! I could not thank her enough for everything she did for my children and I.... Now I can look forward to a happier future. Thank you, Brooke

Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional, ethical and experienced

Mrs. Scales represented me in my divorce. She did everything she could to help explain the law to me. I received even more than what I thought that I was entitled to. She and her staff were professional and courteous throughout my divorce. I appreciate her help and will use her for any future cases. ...Her fees were reasonable and I hope my ex-husband is still having nightmares after our final hearing.

Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Recommended for most

I feel she handled my case well and the results were more than satisfactory. Yes, she's expensive. Yes, she has a strong personality. No, she won't let you cry on her shoulder (it's really not a lawyer's job, to be fair). But when she says she aggressively represents, she's not kidding (at least in m...y case). If you need representation in Family Court, it's worth paying for a consultation at the very least.

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Not fair or equitable

Mrs Scales represented me in my divorce. During the trial she fought me in order for my X to receive more than half of all of the assets. She over inflated my portion in order to help my X. She did not fill out the proper paper work during the trial so I could receive 1/2 of what the court awarded ...me. Now I am left trying to hire a new lawyer to fill out the QDRO report that she was supposed to file. She will not work for you. She will charge you alot of money and allow the X to win. Nothing is fair or equitable.

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2023

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1984 - 2015

Professor, Shepherd University

Associations

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

TriCounty Bar Association

Treasurer

1991 - Present

Maryland Bar Foundation

Member

1989 - Present

West Virginia State Bar

Member

Education

1991

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2014

West Virginia University College of Law Family Law CLE INTERSECTION OF DIVORCE AND BANKRUPTCY

Languages

English

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