Amanda Bowden Johnson's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

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Posted by CLT | February 14, 2021 | DUI & DWI

Not helpful

I do not have a DUI! Did not give me the information I asked for! Her tone in her writing was not appropriate. The other attorney gave me great information and were very kind.

Amanda Johnson

Replied last February 14, 2021

Overall, I have a 4 star review. Most people love my answers but on occasion some overly sensitive and entitled people like you apparently are don't and that is to be expected and frankly, is as it ought to be - normal people know this. Of course you don't have a DUI, I never said you did - North Carolina doesn't even have DUI's. Because you apparently don't even know that much, more likely your problem was that you didn't ask the right question to get the information you think you need - that's on you. Also, if you are the one who asked if you could 'phone in' a continuance request if you could not get to court because of bad weather, then I wasn't even the one who mentioned DUI - it was Derek R. Caldwell. As to you expecting me to hold your hand like a little girl and pat you on the head and say everything will be alright like your mommy did when you got a boo boo - yeah, I don't do that. You don't get to dictate how I respond, normal people understand that as well and also understand that when they post a question on a public forum they will likely get all sorts of responses, some they will like and some maybe not so much so. I have zero obligation to respond in a manner that you approve of. You are presumably grown and ought to be able to handle a frank and curt answer in a forum where space is limited. So if you don't like my tone - that's on you as well. If those two things are the basis for your review, then then two good things will come out of it for me: 1) is that normal people reading it will give your review the merit it deserves which is to ignore it as the ramblings of someone who incorrectly thinks the responses they get on a public forum should only be ones they approve of and 2) it will encourage undesirable people like you (who I don't like to have to deal with anyway) to steer clear of me. Which is win, win for me so thank you for that much at least.

Posted by Eddie | June 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

I didn't check reviews!

The rudest most unprofessional and laziest lawyer I have ever experienced! When stationed at Camp Lejuene more than 15 years ago I got a ticket before deployment to Iraq. I since returned and left North Carolina forgetting about the ticket. After getting a license from two separate states I moved t...o Georgia and realized Georgia would not give me a license because of a 15 year old ticket in North Carolina. I hired this lawyer to restore my driving privilege in North Carolina so I could get a drivers license in Georgia. She assured me if there was nothing more than the ticket she could get the ticket handled and my driving privilege restored. She got the ticket handled and notified me so. I went to Georgia DMV where they told me my driving privilege was not restored in North Carolina so I still couldn't get a license. I called Houser, first she said for me to call North Carolina DMV because there must be another infraction. I called, DMV, from Georgia, and it turns out even though I paid her in advance she didn't pay the reinstatement fee. North Carolina DMV tells me that I need to arrive in person or have someone come in and pay, in person. I called her back, explained the situation and she got downright nasty! She said, what do you expect from a 15 year old ticket? I was stunned! I offered to pay an additional fee just to get this cleared up. houser refused and got even nastier and said she only goes to court and not DMV! I was mortified and hung up the the phone. Clearly this woman is in the wrong business!

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Amanda Johnson

Replied last June 15, 2017

You hired us to handle a traffic ticket that you ignored for 15 years - we did that. You did not hire us to restore your driving privilege, you were told in no uncertain terms, we don't handle DMV matters and that you needed to make arrangements to pay your own reinstatement fee. Then you basically cried, then were rude and by your own admission - hung up on us (likely to go to your safe space) because I wasn't taking any of your crap. My firm does not coddle or kowtow to rude, entitled people like other businesses or law firms may do because they are afraid of bad reviews. Generally, you get what you give in this world and this is as it should be. When you act like a jerk to us - we are going to treat you accordingly. Anyone hiring a lawyer should not want one who sucks up to rude people like you and anyone reading your review ought to ignore it.

Posted by Tracy H Skehan | January 23, 2017

Dont waste your time or money

I consulted with Amanda, most certainly did not hire. She is rude and extremely inconsiderate. I considered hiring her for a brief moment. I did my home work, and read her reviews, and they certainly speak for themselves. And I am absolutely positive that her rebuttal will be that I am a liar and don...'t know what I am talking about, as it is with any other complaint she receives. She is all about attorney.com and that's about all she is good for. I will never ever allow anyone to speak to me in that manner much less pay them for it. In her defense, she only has 5 years experience, or so her website says so, she still has a lot to learn about being a professional, and the good old saying, shut your pie hole, you are an embrassment to yourself.

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Amanda Johnson

Replied last January 23, 2017

You are most definitely a liar and a convicted criminal. There was never a consultation with you. Nor is your issue one you could have hired us for. You asked a question here on Avvo that I answered (I have copied it below for all to see) and you simply didn't like the answer.. As to my reviews speaking for themselves do you mean the one that says 'Wonderful Experience' or 'Helped Me a Ton' or 'Great Work' or perhaps 'Very Satisfied' or 'Excellent Client Service' - those reviews? Businesses get jerks like you - its just part of being in business and unlike some other businesses who may feel they need to kowtow to jerks like you in this day of social media reviews - we don't! So you were spoken to in the manner you deserved because who wants to hire an attorney who can't even stand up their own jerks and bullies they encounter? But for every jerk like you we have tell where to go - we have many more good clients who are very happy with our services. Enjoy doing your time. Oh, and here's your question so others can see you for what you really are. Tracy H Skehan's Question: I am doing 30 days in jail, I go in every week on Monday at 5 and get out Tuesday at 5 for 30 consecutive weeks.I am continually let out of jail for my week end time up to 45 minutes late, am I being held against my will? Amanda’s Answer Seriously? You should warm up to the old saying of don't look a gift horse in the mouth. It appears some Judge has accommodated you (likely for employment reasons) and allowed this very odd jail sentence rather than just throw you in the pokey for 30 days straight. So if it takes an extra 45 minutes or so for you to get out, consider it the price you pay for being allowed to do the sentence this way.

Posted by Tia | January 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very unhappy

I retained The Houser Law Firm to complete my divorce. My experience with the Houser Law Firm has been as bad as it can be. I asked for a refund of services not yet provided because I was deeply dissatisfied with the rude manner I was being treated. This refund policy is plainly stated on their websi...te. I was denied my refund. Ms. Houser called me and accused me of lying about the way her staff had treated me. I still have not gotten my refund or my divorce. I am deeply unhappy with the poor service and treatment I received. I would never recommend her services to anyone.

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Amanda Johnson

Replied last January 16, 2017

You are a liar - you accused us of fraud and stealing from you on a Google review - accusations which you knew and have since admitted were untrue. A review which you promptly edited after we informed you we'd lake legal action. You are also an outright liar here as well. You know full well why you have not received a refund - yet you try and make it seem like its our fault and not yours. You were told we can not yet give you a refund because you informed us you have made fraud complaints to your bank / financial institution and we now can not refund your money until that is resolved. Your have caused all these problems yourself because you are simply one of those trifling, awful people in the world that businesses have to deal with once in a while. So basically, you deserve to be unhappy and your review ignored..

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Awful

I would most certainly not recommend her to anyone what so ever. She was nice at first when my husband met her but after that we couldn't get ahold of her at all. She was either busy or not in her office. We've had our case go on for 7 months now and we can't get ahold of her to find anything out abo...ut our case. We've left her multiple phone calls and left messages with her reception lady for a call back but no phone call. I'm very mad at the fact that we have already paid her in full and she can't do her job. How is it hard to call your client back to give them the information they need?

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Amanda Johnson

Replied last January 28, 2015

Any real client who has a legitimate concern that they wanted a resolution to would have left their name instead of posting anonymously. Why good / purpose does posting anonymously serve unless you are either lying or at least exaggerating? So basically, the reliability of this review is dubious at best because there is no way to look into your claims, correct any problems or even know if you or your husband are actual clients. However, as to your first issue regarding the DWI case taking 7 months - this is not unusual at all. Any DWI attorney can verify this for you and moreover it would have been explained to your husband at the initial meeting as part of the same speech I give to every DWI client. Regarding the second issue, we are very good about returning calls, keeping our clients informed on the status of their case by e-mail, regular postal mail and / or phone. Your use of the word 'multiple' is vague at best, but if you mean you have called us more than twice and have not gotten a return call or response within at least the next 48 hours - you are either mistaken / exaggerating or out right lying. Feel free to post your husbands name so I can verify / address your concerns and I will respond to you personally.

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Michael Doland

General practice lawyer | Apr 11

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"The answers of Ms. Johnson are consistently accurate, full of analysis, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for in an attorney."

Benjamin Goldman

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Aug 23

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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Houser's answers on Avvo indicate she is a highly knowledgeable speeding ticket attorney."

Leif Hamman

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Sep 17

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"Ms. Houser takes a 'no-frills', 'no-holds-barred' approach to practicing law. She gives her clients the unvarnished truth of their situations and works from there. I endorse this lawyer for her "plain truth' approach."

Ana-Cristina Jimenez

Uncontested divorce lawyer | Aug 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Howard Lewis

Uncontested divorce lawyer | May 16

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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Bowden Houser is one of the finest attorney in her state, I highly recommend her legal services"

Robert Gilligan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 16

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Vance Davis

Unknown lawyer | Aug 22

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"I endorse this lawyer. I personally look forward to reading Ms. Houser's responses to questions on Avvo because her no-nonsense practical contributions are often helpful, even to other attorneys. She is a top flight lawyer."

Marie-Jacques Ambroise

Unknown lawyer | May 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Kenneth Love

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 09

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"Ms Houser applies a no nonsense approach to analyzing the legal problems of her clients. She gets no pleasure from talking over your head or wasting time with legal concepts which may or may not apply. Ms. Houser wants to get to the point and resolve her client's issues as efficiently as possible."

Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Nov 03

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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

Eva Clement

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 31

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Michael Gerace

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 08

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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

Steven Laird

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

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"Amanda is a great attorney who works hard for her clients. You will be in good hands."

Lee Thompson

Family lawyer | Aug 18

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"Although I do not know Ms. Houser personally, I have read her answers on this site from people writing in with legal questions. Her responses are concise and well thought out and certainly beneficial to those asking questions and there I can endorse Ms. Houser as an attorney."

Curt Bogen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 12

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"Amanda has a wonderful "take no prisoners" attitude which enables her to tell the unvarnished truth to her clients. She is a skilled advocate, knows the law, and has the ability to powerfully represent her clients and win cases. I endorse this lawyer. She has great instincts, and from her responses to questions on this website and others, gives of herself in a public forum in a manner which does credit to our profession. I respect and value her as a colleague. You should respect her as an Attorney."