I engaged this firm in mid April 2024 and fired them in mid June 2024 after only two months of lies and incompetence. I spent $8000 for literally nothing but a postponement of a status hearing because my attorney assigned (Bryson Hash) was busy with other cases and trials. I was told he was very s...ick hence the delay and then when I asked him in person he had no idea what I was referring to. I never spoke once with Mr. Hecht but he would charge to "review my case and consult with Mr. Hash. This firm aggressively bills on everything and their minimum starts at 15 min of time for paralegal/attorney (I would get billed $250 for them to review a screen shot sent by my phone). Be careful with the fine print in their onboarding because they didn't disclose to me they require a minimum of $5000 retainer at all times. This firm is incompetent they would lose emails and then supposedly had email issues when they sent the notice of withdrawal of counsel that the court never received, They sent a replacement attorney to my Sept status hearing without informing me and then charged me for showing up when they didn't send in the required paperwork and I had fired them 4 months prior. Lastly, this firm sent me a refund receipt email for $350 of my original $8 k and then didn't even bother actually sending the money. That was 3 months ago. They've claimed they had a change in their billing system and have had "issues"

Hecht Family Law does not aim to genuinely solve clients' issues but rather complicates simple cases and delays them to drain clients' wallets. I am very dissatisfied with their services, especially with Ed and Bryson's performance. Throughout my case, I encountered numerous issues, including unreaso...nable high fees, lack of attention to the case, and poor customer service. First, the issues with fees are very serious. I noticed many charges were far above what I expected. For example: On October 31, 2023, there was a charge of $100.00 for a 0.20-hour session involving preparation and debriefing with Bryson about case strategy. Similarly, on January 3, 2024, a brief service process discussion was billed at $300.00 for just 0.60 hours. These instances suggest a high billing rate for tasks that appear to be quite brief. The initial meeting and subsequent activities on October 31, 2023 led to a bill of $1,550.00 for 3.10 hours of work. This includes preparing pleadings which seems quite substantial for the time reported. Frequent brief discussions, such as those on April 26, 2024, and April 29, 2024, have each been billed at $50.00 for merely 0.10 hours. The repetitive nature and brevity of these discussions raise concerns about their cumulative cost impact. It appears that every email and phone interaction, no matter how short, is being billed. This method of billing significantly increases the total cost, especially considering the high hourly rate. Secondly, the attention to the case and efficiency is also questionable. The billing reflects frequent, brief exchanges that may indicate less than optimal management of task efficiency, leading to unnecessary escalations in billing. Moreover, the quality of customer service is extremely poor. Ed showed great performance during the initial meeting but once the retainer check cleared, communication suddenly dropped, except for asking for more money. This approach is highly unprofessional, especially when handling important custody cases. I cannot recommend him for any significant legal matters. If he gets frustrated with you or your family, he will find ways to charge you, even by putting a lien on your property. Furthermore, Bryson showed extreme indifference and lack of responsibility while handling my case. He submitted case materials without my notarized signature and often made errors, including misspelling my name and my daughter's age, with numerous spelling mistakes in the legal documents. Worse, my attorney withdrew from my case without my consent, severely impacting my case. Bryson Hash and Hecht Family Law submitted unauthorized documents and failed to cancel discovery requests as I explicitly instructed, causing me unnecessary trouble and stress. Throughout the process, I also encountered the following unpleasant situations: They would deduct money without sending me a bill. It was only after repeated urging that they finally sent me a consolidated bill for two charges. Ed even lied that the bills had been sent earlier without providing any proof. When I inquired about the bill details, Ed threatened that if I continued to ask, they would withdraw from the case. Initially, I didn't understand and was afraid to ask further. Later, I sent two emails raising questions about the billing expenses, but they refused to respond. According to the service contract, I have the right to raise disputes within 7 days, but they did not reply to my dispute emails, forcing me to contact the bank for a dispute and notify Hecht by email. Overall, Hecht Family Law has issues not only with their billing practices but also with customer service and case management. If you are seeking legal services, please consider carefully. My experience shows that they are more interested in selling themselves than providing valuable legal support.

I went through a divorce with minor children after 25 years of marriage and a cheating spouse. I was referred to Ed Hecht and Hecht Family Law, and I’m so grateful for the referral because I couldn’t have gotten through this difficult time without Ed to lean on, for both the legal issues as well as... the human/personal issues that come with the ending of a marriage. Ed is a fierce advocate for his clients and knows all the intricacies of the law as well as how to negotiate against opposing counsel to make the best use of the facts of the case. He was ready to battle it out in court if needed, and because of his preparation and persuasive ability, we settled the case in mediation and I’m delighted with the outcome, which allows my ex and I to be able to continue to cooperatively coparent our children to adulthood and which also made sure I was well protected from the perspective of property and financial matters. Ed has been through this himself and his experience brings a level of care and empathy and relatability that I would not have gotten anywhere else. Please, if you are reading this, reach out to Ed and his team and let them help you through whatever family law issue you’re going through, like they did for me! Sharon H.

Ed Hecht of Hecht Family Law was efficient and conscientious. After a very bad experience with another lawyer I called Ed on the phone and then followed up with him in person the following day. After about a three hour consultation I was back to work. Ed and his team put all the paperwork together fo...r my review within two days. After one or two minor changes we were set and within 40 days of first meeting with Ed, my divorce was final. The thing I really like about Ed is that he shares facts regarding the law and my personal situation, not horror stories about past clients. While a divorce is a difficult situation, if you work with Ed, at least the legal portion will be something you don't have to worry about.