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Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Good when He pays attention to you , terrible when you fall through the cracks

Hired Mr Barber as my attorney 4 years ago , I payed all attorneys fees , spoke to him for 2 minutes enough for him to collect my retainer fee . Since then he has not worked on my case besides extending my license . I call every few months to get update and I receive the same response. That’s my case... is pending after 4 years , I request to speak to the attorney and he never calls back , this has been on going for 4 years . I even have gone into his office over 5 times and he is never present. His staff are very nice but the turnover is so high that cases get overlooked and no one follows up . Think long and hard before retaining this attorney , he will take your money and Mabey when he feels like it Work on your case . Nightmare .

Posted by FASHUN | June 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

MICHAEL D. BARBER & ASSOCIATES ARE THE BEST IN ATLANTA!!

I cannot express my gratitude enough for the outstanding work of Michael D. Barber & Associates. After three years of tirelessly handling my case, they achieved a dismissal during our first court appearance, which lasted only 4 1/2 hours. From the moment I engaged their services, I felt reassured by ...their professionalism, expertise, and unwavering dedication. I found myself entangled in a legal matter that I should not have had to deal with in the first place. Throughout the entire process, Michael D. Barber & Associates demonstrated exceptional legal acumen and strategic thinking. They meticulously reviewed every detail of my case, leaving no stone unturned, and provided me with clear, concise, and honest advice. Their team was always accessible, answering my questions and addressing my concerns promptly, which greatly alleviated the stress and anxiety associated with my legal predicament. Their commitment to my case was evident in their thorough preparation and the confidence they displayed in court. Thanks to Michael D. Barber & Associates, I am now free from a burdensome case that has loomed over me for years. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of legal assistance. They are true professionals who fight for their clients' rights and deliver results. Thank you, Michael D. Barber & Associates, for your exceptional support and for bringing my ordeal to a just conclusion. Fashun

Posted by Ray | April 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Very good attorneys

I got a DUI in Clayton country in 2021 which was a nightmare because I have a CDL license so I hired Michael D. Barber and associates to handle my case. Attorney Rosenbloom handle my case which ended up going to trial . I was very nervous about going to trial but the knowledge and calmness of Attorne...y Rosenbloom throughout the process was next level . Attorney Rosenbloom was prepared for everything the prosecutor came at me with and on April 9th 2024 I walked out of Clayton county state court with a NOT GUILTY verdict.

Posted by Dominique | March 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing Work!

I retained Michael merely 30 minutes after I received a phone call from an investigator stating that I had a warrant out for my arrest on a case that I never even knew of. Michael and his associate Brandon saved the day and more importantly, my career. I also know that I was nearly impossible to ...work with because I was nervous about these charges and they did their due diligence to make it go away. I am just so thankful from the bottom of my heart to the both of them because I'm not sure that any sort of conviction (misdemeanor or felony) would've been acceptable for my job. These two are so knowledgeable and forthright about everything. This helps to build the trust between attorney and client and I am so glad that I hired Michael Barber.

Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Don't hire this lawyer

I had an accident where I was rear ended after making a right turn March 2015. Roughly 2 car lengths is where I was hit after making my turn. My pictures vs the accident report drawing were totally different. I hired a lawyer, Michael Barber after requesting a jury trial from the judge. I paid him i...n full, on time. He said I had a strong case and that the DA sided with us when he made 2 appearances on my behalf in court. The unfortunate part in my case is that I had a lapse in insurance. So the damages to my car wouldn't be handled unless this driver was accused for hitting me, not me making an "abrupt turn" and receiving a ticket for "improper right turn". Makes no sense if it is a 35 MPH road and the guy who hit me does almost $20k in damages to my car (Chrysler 300 to his VW Passat). I was hit DIRECTLY in the rear of my car TWO car lengths into my turn. Pictures show clearly where the point of impact occurred on the road. He kept insisting that he could get it thrown out and that means the other party couldn't come after me. That's not what I wanted. I wanted a jury trial. My 6th amendment. He told me it would take time to get thrown out and had to wait until it was "accused" before he could move forward to get my trial date. Kept telling me all he could do was get it thrown out but takes 12 months. Then no, it takes 18 months. Then 24 months. I paid him to represent me in jury trial. I was NEVER granted such. Hence, the other party involved being able to sue me for damages to his car now. I then paid him to represent me in that case too. After paying him $1k of the total $2500 he requested for this new case, he appeared at court for me. This comes after he tells me that I can NOT be served thru the mail. Well that was a lie. I had to call him for about a week straight before hearing back from not him, but his assistant or someone that works with his firm to only tell me that they can serve me like that. IF I wanted his help I needed to pay him the remaining balance and he will SEE if he can reopen the judgement. A bunch of lies to get money out of me. Poor misrepresentation from this guy. I had high hopes for him. Really did. I did research on him prior to hiring. Everything looked good. My accident was March of 2015. It is almost Christmas of 2016 and I have still not been granted a jury trial for my "improper right turn" ticket and now have been judged for the other parties damages. Not saying he is bad in everybody's case, but clearly bad during mine. Even rushed me off the phone when i tried to call him to ask more about my judgement case once I told him I don't think it's good to fight that case but to fight the original. He refused to take any of my calls afterwards. My fault is having a lapse in insurance but still doesn't neglect my right to trial to defend my case. Worst situation.

Michael Barber

Replied last December 19, 2016

Thank you for your comment. Some information that you left out is very important. First of all, we handled your criminal portion of your case and nothing happened with that part. The statute passed and we sought a dismissal of that case. Then you informed my office that you wanted us to handle the Civil portion of your case as you were being sued. However, the unfortunate part that you left out was that the suit was finished and the hearing that you paid us to attend was a damages hearing. Quite a different story than you initially led with when you hired us to work on the civil portion of the case. The judgement for the other parties damages was handled outside of the criminal portion due to the lateness of your hiring an attorney to handle that portion of the case. You still have a right to jury trial for the criminal portion of the hearing should the state decide to revive that case. As a last mention, you never paid in full for the representation of your civil case. When my office called you about the issue with the damages hearing you informed my office to cease representation on the civil portion and stop all work as you would not continue paying.

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