Steven Cripps

Steven Cripps

3.2
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 46 years

Family Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

200 Butler St, Suite 205, West Palm Beach, FL

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 46 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1979

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Steven Cripps

200 Butler St, Suite 205, West Palm Beach, FL, 33407

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Steven Cripps's Reviews

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3.2 /5.0

64 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 24 of 24 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

So very helpful.

I couldn't believe how much he has been helpful to me when I was going through my divorce and child custody cases. Anytime that I had a question or needed to tell him about my ex , he always answers the phone and emails. I have even referred him to my brother. He's the best lawyer I've ever had to d...eal with and I usually stay away from them. Before I met him, I thought that lawyers were like car salesmen.

Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

RUINING CHILDREN'S LIVES WITHOUT REGARD!!!!

During my divorce, he NEVER brought 1 piece of evidence to court, of child abuse or neglect from my husband toward my children. He had video, emails, pictures & SOLID PROOF of the abuse & neglect. It was blatantly obvious BUT he didn't even show up with the proof. He walked into court empty handed ...& basically blind-folded because he apparently doesn't even read his emails or messages, refuses to return phone calls. This was an easy case to win & HE BLEW IT by not being prepared or even caring!!! He couldn't even cross-examine my husband on the stand because he never spoke to me & had no clue of the case or the situation my children had been suffering through. He just sat there in silence, as I was DEFENSELESS & my CHILDREN SUFFERED! NO CHILD or Mother should EVER have to suffer due to the irresponsibility of an attorney! It's been over 6 months my children have suffered & not been able to see their own Mother, living in abuse for NO REASON AT ALL!!!! This is uncalled for. The system is broken & he made it worse. I was also held in contempt due to documents he never mentioned that I needed to file as well as, NOT filing the documents I sent to him that were requested by the courts. I had to pay contempt fines due to his negligence! If any other company did this to their clientele, they'd be out of business & shut down by the government. How he gets away with it, is beyond me! RUN from him....DON'T WALK. DO NOT HIRE THIS ATTORNEY, HE WILL DESTROY YOUR FAMILIES LIVES with NO REGARD, blaming everyone else involved!!!!! All these reviews here are TRUE & CORRECT! I witnessed his incompetence, 1st hand & now my family suffers from it! I will be defending myself from this point since he took all of my money & I can no longer afford another attorney SAVE YOUR MONEY, SAVE YOUR TIME, SAVE YOURSELF THE HEARTACHE!!!!! You will spend more time and energy fighting with this attorney to try & get him to do something than you will fighting your own spouse to protect yourself.

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2014

SAVE YOUR MONEY! DO NOT HIRE!

Never returned calls, never explained anything, never prepared........I fired him and hired another attorney that had my best interest at heart. Save your money, DO NOT HIRE!

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

HORRIBLE! DO NOT HIRE

He did not show up for court dates and the one time he did show he was completely unprepared.. He barely EVER returned ANY phone calls or emails. He filed absolutely NO DOCUMENTS with the court on my behalf and was completely non-responsive. He basically TOOK a few thousand dollars and HURT me and my... case way more than I can believe. DO NOT HIRE THIS GUY. He is completely irresponsible.

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Steven Cripps's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alberto Leal

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Cripps is a true professional who strives to get the best possible result for his clients. I have gone against him in court and can truly say that he is one of the most respectful and professional attorneys I have come across. Mr. Cripps will handle your case with great care and attention!"

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McKinley Augustin

Family lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cripps was professional in all respects. There were no issues when communicating or discussing matters that were essential to resolving our mutual case."

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Jack Pugh

Family lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. In the course of practice many attorneys fail to consider the common sense approach. Steve is a strong advocated for his clients, knowledgeable, and willing to work towards settlement and avoids running up costs with disregard for he parties circumstances. A pleasure to work with and against."

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Cathy Lively

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve zealously represents his clients and adheres to a high level of civility in dealing with opposing counsel."

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Jack Pugh

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

President's Pro Bono Service Award, Florida Bar, Family Law Section

2002

Firm Award, Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach

Work Experience

1979 - 1980

Law Clerk, U.S. Magistrate, Honorable Peter R. Palermo

Associations

1979 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Education

1979

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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