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Posted by Rk | January 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Unprofessional !!!

She is unprofessional and rarely answers calls, texts or emails . Once she got paid, she started ignoring my calls. She makes a lot of excuses, such as being in a car accident or traveling abroad, just to avoid communication. She is very lazy and , you would be better off hiring a reputable lawyer o...r representing yourself than wasting money on her services. I ended up firing her, which turned out to be the best decision I could have made. Her unprofessionalism and lack of responsiveness made it impossible to rely on her services.

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Disappeared while working with me on my divorce.

1-Star Review: Terrible Experience, Irresponsible Handling of My Divorce Case I cannot express how disappointed and stressed I am with the level of service I received from Tiyasha N. DeCosta at The DeCosta Law Firm. As a single mother going through a difficult divorce, I trusted this firm to help me... navigate an already overwhelming situation. Unfortunately, their negligence has caused me to face even more hardship, including the risk of losing my home. From the start, communication was minimal. I constantly had to chase down updates, and when I did get a response, it was vague and unhelpful. Important deadlines were missed, and critical decisions were ignored, which directly led to my case being delayed and mishandled. The worst part is that I found myself on the verge of homelessness because of their failure to act. Despite numerous attempts to reach out to Tiyesha N. DeCosta and their office, I was met with silence. I felt completely abandoned during one of the most stressful times of my life. It's not just a matter of poor service—this is a matter of negligence that has had real consequences for me and my child. I regret trusting this firm with my case, and I would not recommend Tiyesha N. DeCosta or The DeCosta Law Firm to anyone going through a divorce. If you value your time, money, and peace of mind, find a lawyer who will actually fight for you and communicate effectively.

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

No words

I am deeply disappointed with the legal services provided by Attorney Holmes/Decosta. Unfortunately, I cannot provide specific details due to the sensitive nature of the matter. However, I can say that the outcome of my case was far from satisfactory, and I believe that the attorney's actions or inac...tions contributed significantly to this negative result. I would advise anyone considering hiring this attorney to proceed with extreme caution.

Tiyesha Decosta

Replied last August 26, 2024

I am sorry you feel this way. I understand you need someone to blame. However, I was your 3rd/4th attorney, and I did not play a role in your custody arrears in excess of $100,000. Unfortunately, I cannot go into details either because of the pending lawsuit, to be filed, in Federal Court, including Joe Strazzeri, Esq. as a Defendant. Karma has a way of spinning the block. And I wish you well.

Posted by Nicolette | June 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Awesome Counselor, Awesome Person

Hired Ms. Decosta to handle my divorce and custody. Prior lawyer withdrew and was only about 4 months to trial. Ms. Decosta took charge and came up with a legal plan that surpassed my expectations. Her knowledge is so advanced. So personal, you are really talking to a college buddy. She is a pho...ne call away and even called when she was on vacation to make sure we were prepared for court. I am grateful.

Posted by Carrie | November 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A thief!

I originally contacted her through messaging her on avvo in which she called me after reading. If she finds out she has to actually do any work on your case, she will just take your money, ignore you for months and the NIGHT before your case text you saying she received a message from the court about... your court date and she is not your attorney....even though i have a copy of the letter she emailed to the court saying she was months prior. Then she will ignore you for months still after when you tell her since she is not your attorney and left you high and dry to defend yourself in your custody case the very next money she needs to return the money she has taken from you. She's a con artist who preys on people at their most vulnerable times. Dont hire her!

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