Joseph Gufford III

Mr. Gufford and his team are amazing! My divorce was the most vicious divorce known to man. It was a high conflict case, with multiple domestic violence injunctions, and constant arguments every step of the way. My ex-husbands lawyer did nothing. They didn't properly submit financials. They didn't pr...epare the final judgement for our review. They literally fumbled through the entire process. Joe and his team picked up the slack, and helped get us to the mediation table, and were even the ones to set the final hearing date. (Which was the Petitioners responsibility) I walked out of mediation, on the first try feeling like I didn't lose everything I've worked my life to build. I may have a broken heart, but at least I have a healthy foundation to start my life over. Without Joe's help, encouragement, knowledge of the law, and most of all his uplifting kindness and support to pull me through it, I wouldn't be where I am today. Thank you so much!!

Mr. Gufford, his paralegal Hazel, and his staff have been an important part of my family's life for over 12 years while fighting nasty, ugly court issues with my children's father, or my ex. Twelve years of custody, child support, medical expenses, foreclosure, domestic violence, restraining orders, ...emergency hearings, and long drawn out court cases brought about to protect my children. Mr. Gufford has been thorough with making the best decisions and taking to time ensure the laws, safety, and court orders were followed. On several occasions, I have called Mr. Gufford for immediate advice on specific matters and he has always returned an email or phone call in a timely manner if not immediately. He has worked to make sure that the proper documents were filed in the most cost efficient ways to try to keep legal cost down. He has chosen strategies, witnesses, and case laws to support the matters at hand. He has been professional in making the decisions to protect the children and my welfare always making sure the laws were followed. Hazel, his paralegal, has been beside him through the course of the 12 years. She has worked closely with me to not only keep me calm in extreme times of hardship, but has been able to interpret the legal wording for me to understand exactly what is meant. She has spent numerous hours creating documents, spreadsheets, graphs, research, filings, communication with both the court and myself, and has supported the family with the best interest at hand while keeping a professional tone to the forefront. Billing issues over the last 12 years have always been discussed as they arise and as the bills grow. The desicions were made to best fit financially while doing the best to keep the children's best interest and safety at hand. Avenues were taken and compiled together when available to minimize the costs. Witnesses and subpoenas were used only for professional purposes as to cut the costs and decrease the amounts of wasted time. Mr. Gufford and Hazel have fought successfully in my children and my behalf for an extremely rare amount of time. They have never left me alone. They have been beside us the entire time ensuring that the best interests of ours were heard. I honestly can not imagine where we would be without them. Our court cases still aren't over. They won't be until the children finally turn 18, unfortunately I see this coming. However, knowing that I have Joe and Hazel in my corner, I can be assured that I have the best attorney I could possibly have.

I hired Mr. Gufford to defend me against my former wife in a domestic violence action. I was very nervous because I hadn't done anything. Mr. Gufford was very reassuring and was quite knowledgeable regarding my situation. After my initial meeting with him I had already felt 100% better. At the hearin...g, Mr. Gufford was SUPERB! Right from the start Mr. Gufford addressed the court with professionalism and courtesy and at the very right moments he was aggressive and direct to get my evidence heard and his point to the judge. My case was dismissed by the court due to Mr. Guffords knowledge and efforts. He has since also helped me regarding other legal issues in my life which he readily handled in a very timely manner. I recommend Mr. Gufford to anyone who needs legal assistance.

Joe Gufford has been my attorney for 5 plus years, still going strong. He and his office staff work very close and keep communication open during the rough times. He has been very thorough in the divorce, property, and child custody/support, as well as harassment, stalking, and violations of restra...ining orders. Having Joe Gufford and his strong staff working to make sure that my well being and my childrens best interest give me peace of mind. I have recommended Mr. Gufford's services to several friends and co-workers of which all have been statisfied with their results.