Emily Drew Bretz

Emily represented me in my Legal Separation and recent Divorce.  She surpassed my expectations from our initial consultation to the very last email.  After sharing my situation with her, she showed empathy while explaining my options which gave me a sense of peace throughout the process.  She's extre...mely knowledgeable, diligent and responsive, resulting in a timely divorce.  When faced with unnecessary hiccups along the way, Emily was prepared and ready with an alternative.  To put it short I could not have found a better Attorney to represent me.   Please be assured and take comfort that if you have retained Emily Bretz and The Soto Law Firm you have hired the Best! 

Emily, from the first meeting I had with her alleviated my initial concerns about her age and experience. She is extremely thorough, well spoken and knows area of expertise quite well. I was not sure what to expect during my time needing legal assistance. Through her constant communication and update...s, I know where I stood from a legal standpoint at all times. Any questions I had were always answered within a 24 hour period, usually sooner. I was quite surprised at the level of accessibly that Emily gave me as her client. While I hope I never need counsel again, I can say without a doubt that she would be the first lawyer I called if I needed assistance again. I highly recommend Emily as a lawyer.

I have two DUI's on my record and therefore lost my license for four years and once that for years was up I was required to have an ignition interlock system in the vehicle I was going to be driving for three years. Towards the end of my three year requirement, for what ever reason the breathalyzer ...was recording false readings. Two of which were of a high enough BAC to grab the attention of NC DMV. The breathalyzer has to be calibrated every two months and any detection of alcohol is recorded and sent to DMV. As a result the DMV decided to try (I say try because Emily prevented that attempt) and suspend my license for one year. I got a letter in the mail stating this and I only had four or five days to submit a request for a hearing or the suspension would take affect. Did my research and found Emily and called to set up a consultation. She was extremely professional, helpful, and understanding. I explained my situation and she immediately knew how she was going to approach the situation. She explained what she thought was going on and why. She had dealt with similar cases and had positive outcomes. During our communications back and fourth before the hearing she was always quick to return my calls, patient with any questions I had, and answered them fully and to where I was satisfied with her feedback. Before the hearing she explained how it was going to go, the tendencies of the hearing officer and what would be the outcome from a positive and negative side. She was always truthful, never told me just what I wanted to hear. In other words she never said she was one hundred percent sure I would keep my license, just that she would so everything she could to insure I would be able to keep it. Needless to say the hearing went through without any problems. She was ready for every question from the hearing officer, as well as professional in every aspect of the process. I would recommend her 100 percent and would have her represent me again if it came down to it!!

Ms. Emely Bretz, assisted me on my DMV hearing, she was professional, she is knowledgeable of her job, she was outstanding, she knows the law, and so far I have a great professional experience working with her in my case and I am very happy of my results!!! I will strongly recommend her to anyone al...l the $$$ price I am paying it has been worth it!!!