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Michael Shawn Farrell

2.9
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Lakeland, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

335 Doris Dr, Lakeland, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 31 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1994

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Location

The Law Office of Michael S. Farrell, PA

335 Doris Dr, Lakeland, FL, 33813-1008

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Michael Shawn Farrell's Reviews

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2.9 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Rude, Unresponsive, and Gave Up

He was rude, unresponsive, never communicated, and simply gave up by "don't contact my office again" type of email. He let the case go on for several years with NO movement. Other attorneys I spoke to mentioned how he does this with all of his cases. He does not care about his clients.

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

I wouldn't recommend anyone else!

Mr. Farrell helped with a parenting plan modification my kids begged me for, he was very honest with things that didn't bode well for me, I was stressed the whole time and at times felt like I wouldn't be able to handle it as the other parent was being horrible and more worried about the new spouse's... wants than our kids' needs. Mike and Mary were a God send for me, they helped me through it all and in the end, he got one of the best outcomes I could of asked for. He fought for MY KIDS to get what they wanted and needed!

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Absolute horrible attorney!

When I initially hired him, I thought he would be a great fit.... I was so wrong! After I filed for child support, my ex hired an attorney and filed emergency motion to get my kids for Christmas time. I went to pick my kids up and he said I couldn't have them and said I'd get them back on Christma...s..... Christmas of 2015 and it is now August of 2017 and the only thing Farrell did for me (and he really didn't, department of revenue did) was get me temporary child support in Feb 2017 during this long process. Funny thing is, I asked him if temporary support was possible because my ex hadn't paid a dime for 6 years at this point or help at all. He told me no. Then a little over a year later, the department of revenue makes it happen. In the nearly 2 years and literally 2 court dates, I paid $3k for nothing at all. DEP OF REV handled what I hired him for. He wanted me to pay more money for " such a difficult case ". He didn't do much at all. Not even answer the phone or return my calls. After him wanting more money and absolutely nothing being resolved, just more problems, he filed to drop me. I can't tell you how many times I called him or emailed him but he never responded and that is how I always make my payments. So at this point, he refused payments and when I asked for rescheduling the date, he ignored more emails and calls and I got dropped like a bad habit. Thanks Mike Farrell for absolutely nothing costing me $3k I did not have to waste.

Posted by Natalie Garcia | July 24, 2015 | Family

Excellent Attorney

There are so many positive things I would like to say about Mike and his team. He is very caring and smart when it comes to hearings and investigating you case he will do the very best for you. I have been in out of court for years back and forth with a dead beat ex and he always manages to represent... me and always wins!

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Find another attorney

I hired Michael for my divorce a few yrs ago. I had to do all the research, disclosure information, and give it to him because he did nothing. He did not return phone calls and showed up at hearings unprepared after I gave him all the necessary information and paperwork for handling my divorce case. ...He did not carry out the duties that were agreed per our contract and still charged the full amount.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Associations

1996 - 1999

Florida Bar, Student Education and Admissions to the Bar Committee

Member

Education

1994

University of Florida

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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