Michael E. Ciochina

Like many of the other reviews Mike and his paralegal almost never responds to texts, calls, or emails. When they do it is generally nonsense. Unfortunately, legal shield recommended him and other more promising attorneys were not taking clients at the time. I paid every invoice without dispute but h...e was never prepared as he should have been and fumbled around on nearly everything. It seems his conversation are purposely long winded and end with no action. On one court case he admitted to not reading the proposal from the other party but said I should take it. I had read it and flatly refused as it was in no way fair. I ended up with joint custody instead of weekly supervised visits which so far has lead to 100% custody of one child, no thanks to him. On another court case I did not even get confirmation he will be there it was very stressful waiting and not knowing on top of everything else. After months of no communication and another court case coming up I am forced to go it alone.

I hired Michael to handle a child custody issue. I paid him 6 months ago and he still has not done his job. He does not call me back or keep me informed. I will call his office and the phone will just ring and ring. I have actually had to drive to the office and force some one to speak with me. They... have a full time secretary so I'm unsure why my phone call would go unanswered unless she is screening my calls. He has no compassion. Do not hire him.