Tiyesha N. Decosta

This lawyer does not communicate well, only wanted to email and text. I requested many times a phone call or office visit but weeks will go by with no response MEANWHILE the opposing attorney is sending numerous letters to me. This lawyer never notified the court she was representing me and did NO...THING on my case. I filed a temporary parenting agreement on my own and hired this lawyer to ensure it goes through along with any further assistance with this. I was trying to see my son and his mother was keeping him from me. I was informed a FLAT FEE of $1775.00 for a Temporary parenting agreement or TPA. I paid $1500.00 towards this and was informed by mail later it was denied. I informed this lawyer and she said "because I filed it". She was extremely hard to reach, only responded to emails days after I sent them multiple times, multiple voicemails left with no response. Even after I requested a refund she said she was going to deduct phone calls, which I had begged for and only received after I requested the refund. She kept blaming the lack of communication on her being licensed in NJ as well as NC or my job schedule. I informed her early my job is aware of my situation and I can speak anytime if she tells me a time. She never did!! She has not been returning my calls, has not responded to the letter I was advised to send by the State Bar Association and weeks have gone by with NO WORDS or CONTACT from this attorney. She has not refunded me anything, even though she did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING on my case.

Ms. Decosta was attentive, patient, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. I currently live out of the state, and I had to travel back and forth for all court appointments. She ensured that I received all information in a timely manner so that I could make adequate travel arrangements since I an bond ...to a wheelchair. She returned any phone calls or messages in a timely fashion as I had many questions. Her expertise helped to guide me throughout the process which ultimately resulted in me be awarded the alimony I deserved. I am extremely appreciative and grateful to have connected with her.

I hired an attorney that I thought would be able to handle my custody case, within months of wasting money the attorney allowed so much to happen from my sons father and his attorney I realized I needed a Stronger attorney that wasnt afraid to handle my case. I researched and came across attorney Dec...osta and switched attorneys!! It was at the last minute but she took my case. Attorney Decosta is an outstanding attorney. She is with you every step of the way. Even when you think it's to early or to late to ask questions shes quick to respond! She explains what's going on and she actually listens. She makes you feel like your case matters the most eventhough she has other cases. Attorney Decosta saw things I didnt see on my case and she prepared and presented a case to the courts that allowed me to keep majority custody of my son, which is what I wanted her to do. If you are needing an attorney that goes above and beyond to represent you for a child custody case attorney Decosta is the way to go!!

I met Ms. DeCosta the day before going into Superior Court after being tied up in a civil suite for more than three years. I was in the courtroom viewing cases trying to get myself prepared for my case the following day. I was impressed with Ms. DeCost's elegant courtroom presence. After winning the ...child custody case she exited the courtroom with her client and the family. I was just as impressed with the interaction and affection between all of them it compelled me to approach her after her clients said goodbye. Just as I had assumed she was very approachable. She gave me a welcoming smile as I introduced myself while shaking her hand and congratulating her on the fine work I had just witnessed. She seemed eager to hear about my case as she listened attentively. She asked me several questions. She spoke to me as if she had known me for awhile. I felt very relaxed speaking to her and that was surprising to me because I don't normally open up to folks when I first meet them. She gave me some very good legal advice as we walked out of the courthouse. She asked me to call her and let her know the outcome of my case. After more than three years fighting I entered the courtroom once more the following day. I am pleased to say my case got dismissed. Well, I will definitely keep her number in my phone if I ever need an attorney. I would recommend you call her if you need her services and judge for yourself. Thank you Ms. DeCosta for your assistance. Jimi