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Posted by Rae | August 19, 2021

Consultation

Everytime I have a legal question I consult Alishia. She is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys there is and the way she handles her cases you know she is concerned about you. She is thorough, aggressive and a beast in court. You won’t be disappointed.

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Very Professional and Fierce Attorney

Attorney McDonald was very professional in our interactions. She made sure I was informed every step of the way. She made me feel very confident about my family case. She went after the other party and and made sure that the outcome was fair and in my best interest! I'm very appreciative of her hardw...ork and knowledgeable advice. I would recommend her for any type of case.

Posted by Wanda | August 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney

COMPASSIONATE, YET FIRM

Managing legal paperwork on your own can become overwhelming and divorce papers were a nightmare for me… Attorney McDonald helped me prepare paperwork , file paperwork and was the best legal council I’ve experienced. She guides you through your part in the journey and expects for you to keep your en...d of the deal…I appreciated that…I would and have recommended her for your legal needs.

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Divorce Case

This thing called a lawyer Who I hired in Gainesville Florida was supposed to be my public defendant lawyer during my divorce case and custody battle case. She did absolutely nothing to help me, She was super unprofessional she lost my paperwork and went to the judge behind my back to tell him that I... was not doing my part when I always kept contact with her. She had a lot of attitude and never took interest in meeting me in person. Her only interests were only her own. If you see this woman’s name run and please do not waste your money hiring her and her independent private practice in Orlando.

Alishia McDonald

Replied last June 19, 2024

I am sorry to see this review as it is completely fabricated. No judge or attorney is allowed to engage in ex parte communication concerning an active case. As an officer of the court, I am obligated to always tell the truth to any tribunal. If I actually represented you, I am sorry you had such an unpleasant experience.

Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Worst experience of my life

In the early 2000s I was charged in a criminal case. I chose Alisha Mcdonald as my attorney after a consult with her where she gave her word that she would everything she could to ensure the best possible outcome since it was a first offense. Alisha Mcdonald did absolutely nothing but take my money.... She completely dropped the ball with my case and to add insult to injury she chose to represent the other party from my case (victim) in another case. This caused a conflict of interest so she dropped my case weeks before I was scheduled to appear in court. She didn't even try to get a plea deal for me, I had to hire another attorney just to negotiate a plea deal. The other party that she dropped my case for did not have a favorable outcome in court either. I would not recommend Alisha Mcdonald to my enemy. If I could give her negative 0 for a rating I would do it.

Alishia McDonald

Replied last June 19, 2024

I was not practicing criminal law as a defense attorney until approximately 2008. Immediately prior to this time I was a prosecutor in the first judicial circuit. From your response it seems you may have the wrong attorney.

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