Pamela D. Kurt

Pamela D. Kurt

4.6
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Wickliffe, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation ... +4 more

30432 Euclid Ave., Ste. # 101, Wickliffe, OH

About Pamela

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 27%

Every case is different. The smartest choice you can make is to secure the representation of an attorney who has the skills and experience necessary to vigorously defend you against the charges you are facing. Call 440.516.7553 today for a consult.

27%
Family 25%

If you are going to face the possibility of your life being changed by a family law matter, you should have an advocate who knows how to ensure that your voice is heard and who knows how to help you secure the outcome you need. Stop worrying, call.

25%
DUI and DWI 15%

You may not be able to afford the fines, fees and insurance increases that will come with a conviction. Being charged with drunk driving can happen to anyone. Call today for detailed and aggressive representation today.

15%
Divorce and Separation 15%

Contested divorce | Uncontested divorce | Child custody & visitation | Child support | Alimony | Property division | Dispute resolution | Mediation | Modifications and enforcement | Adoption | Paternity | Name Change | Grandparents' rights | More |

15%
Business 7%

Contracts | Collections | Business organization, setup, and amendment | Regulatory compliance | Dispute resolution | Commercial real estate | Help for women owned business owners from a woman-owned business | Call today.

7%
Estate Planning 7%

Estate planning & administration | Medicaid planning | Wills & living wills | Healthcare POAs | Powers of Attorneys | Probate | Irrevocable and revocable trusts | Call 440.516.7553 today for a free case evaluation. Don't procrastinate.

7%
Real Estate 4%

Our firm has extensive experience in assisting buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants in residential and commercial real estate transactions. We know that real estate transactions can often be the most significant investment people can make.

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 17 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kurt Law Office

30432 Euclid Ave., Ste. # 101, Wickliffe, OH, 44092

Kurt Law Office

2318 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, OH, 44004

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401 South Street, Suite 2B, Chardon, OH, 44024

Kurt Law Office

55 Public Square, Suite 1616, Cleveland, OH, 44113

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Pamela D. Kurt's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sara | December 01, 2016 | Child Custody

Proceed with caution!

We worked with Ms. Kurt who owns the firm. Our experience left much to be desired. First, the communication standards practiced by the firm are abhorrent. In almost every case, we had to reach out to her to get an update on something that she had promised for us. If we were told we would be con...tacted by the end of the week, we were responsible for calling the firm to get that update. If we sent an email, we typically had to wait a day or two to get a response. Second, we were given pretty poor legal advise. Our final documents were typed up incorrectly. When concerns over the inconsistencies were noted and forwarded to Ms. Kurt through email, she insisted on speaking directly with me in her office rather than put anything in writing. She assured me that the incorrect recording of the information would not be a problem in the future and that all parties would adhere to the verbal agreement discussed in court. If a problem arose in the future, it would be taken care of by the other party's lawyer (insinuating she had documentation to this extent) and it would all work itself out then. She then urged us to sign the documents because they were already late and she feared we would be held in contempt. We knew better -- that if something is not in writing then it is not verifiable, however we put our trust in Ms. Kurt as the expert in this field and signed our documents. 6 months later, we had issues and reached out to her again, requesting immediate action on fixing the documents. This was her bad advice that left us in a high stress situation; we needed her to fix it right away. Her response was to have us meet with the newest member of her firm that had just graduated from law school. This was to "expedite" things for us -- in reality it felt like a complete shun. This new lawyer said she would work on finding some sort of evidence that would support Ms. Kurt's verbal placation from 6 months ago that this document could be fixed at no cost to us, without having to go back to court. We waited until the end of the week, giving this new lawyer 5 days to call us back. When we had received no word by mid day Friday, we called the office ourselves (see point 1 about responsiveness). We were told that things weren't as they appeared, the other party's lawyer would admit no fault, and we were probably going to have to go back to court unless Ms. Kurt could find something in her emails that would support her previous statement. (You would think this would have been available for use when this firm contacted the other party's firm.) When we called Ms. Kurt back to ask about when we would expect this (from a customer service standpoint, if you want to re-retain a client that actually paid his bill you would THINK it would be a top priority to clear this up). Unfortunately, Ms. Kurt took offense to the insinuation that she gave us bad legal advice (that if it's not in writing but verbally agreed to it is still valid in court -- obviously not). She told us she would like to step away from the case and hung up on me. Ms. Kurt's firm is well priced, whch is probably why she is able to get clients. Whether she is able to KEEP them is another story. Just like with anything else, remember that you always get what you pay for. Yes, Ms. Kurt's firm is inexpensive, but in a matter as important and delicate as child custody -- it's worth it to pay a bit more for someone who has a better understanding of what she is doing. You will save much time, energy, stress, and emotion by hiring someone that can more appropriately handle cases of this nature.

Pamela Kurt

Replied last June 12, 2014

"We're sorry you had a bad experience with our firm. This matter does not sound familiar, and we strive for the utmost client satisfaction in every case. Please contact me directly to discuss your specific concerns."

Posted by Sandra | April 06, 2015

Outstanding Service!

Everything Pam has helped me with has been done professional and timely, with favorable results. I have also referred people to her and they really were happy with her service. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her or use her again.

Posted by Nancy | March 02, 2015

Great Lawyer

I recommended Pam Kurt to a friend who was going through some serious legal issues. She needed good solid advise. She also needed to have someone who would look out for her. Pam Kurt handled everything with professionalism and kindness. During the most stressful times of the proceedings my friend t...old me that Pam was always there to help her navigate all of the tough decisions. Pam is a hard working, knowledgeable Lawyer.

Posted by Bill | February 25, 2015 | Business

Pam is Awesome!

Pam Kurt and Kurt Law are a great group of people. They help us with personal and business law and are always professional, courteous and very humble. I find the humility of Pam and her people to be the most attractive attribute. They are trustworthy and have great personalities and are a pleasure... to work with. I would highly recommend working with Pam and her people.

Posted by David | February 18, 2015 | Child Custody

My relationship with Pam Kurt

I have used Pam for custody and child support issues, real estate issues, and business issues I have always been satisfied with her performance and the outcome of every situation. She is currently just finishing up with a real estate issue actually a dispute with a mortgage company and the outcome ...is exactly what I was hoping for. She took a very personal intrest in my daughters custody case many years ago and even gave my daughter her personal phone number incase my daughter felt the need to talk to her while the case was playing out. My daughter was 12 or 13 at the time and this meant a lot to her.

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Pamela D. Kurt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bryan Reo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Santez

Family lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I would endorse Attorney Pam Kurt. I had the opportunity to share office space with Ms. Kurt when I first began practicing law. I was able to witness firsthand how Pam handles sensitive and complicated client matters with attentiveness and compassion. I have also worked directly with Pam on many cases. I highly endorse Pam!"

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David Benson

Litigation lawyer | Jul 15

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Top 10 Ohio Family Law Attorney, The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Alumni Hall of Fame, Lakeland Community College

2002

Pro Bono Award, Cleveland State University

Work Experience

2008 - 2015

Attorney, Kurt Law Office

2003 - 2008

Fair Housing Administrator, City Of Cleveland

2002 - 2003

Clerk, Willoughby Municipal Court

Associations

Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce

2011 - 2012

Ohio State Bar Foundation

Fellow

Education

2003

Cleveland State University

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Cleveland State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Domestic Violence Victims Rights & Family Law

Domestic Violence Victims Rights & Family Law

Publications

2010

Lake County Today's Family Lake County

Languages

English

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