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3.0 /5.0
13 Client Reviews
Cinda L. Scales is an attorney practicing in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. Ms. Scales was admitted to the practice of law in 1989. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law. In additional she has a Masters of Business Administration and Masters of Applied Psychology from Shippensburg University. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Shepherd University in Business Administration. She is admitted to practice law in West Virginia and Maryland. In addition to the practice of law, she is an associate professor of business administration at Shepherd University.
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
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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. ...
Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommend
From the beginning of the process to the end, Ms. Scales was professional, extremely knowledgeable and well prepared. I never once felt uneasy or unsure going into a hearing. She would always let me know beforehand what to expect at that time. Her staff was always professional and when I would cal...
Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Buyer beware - Do your homework -
Divorces are hard. Don't rush into hiring this firm. Cinda will rush you and charge you in full. Works towards agreements with legal community vs. fighting for you. Billing is a nightmare and if question they become very rude. I found we did 90% of the research and provided all paperwork needed and s...
Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Beware
Cinda Scales was the worst lawyer I have ever had. It felt more like she was representing my ex than she was me. She treated me disrespectfully and extremely condescending . She was expensive and she cost me so much more than money by choosing her. If you are considering hiring her you better know yo...
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2023
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1984 - 2015
Professor, Shepherd University
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
TriCounty Bar AssociationTreasurer
1991 - Present
Maryland Bar FoundationMember
1989 - Present
West Virginia State BarMember
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
2014
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