Robert S. Menders

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Robert S. Menders

also known as Menders Family Law

4.4
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 41 years

Family Lawyer at Livonia, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

19500 Middlebelt Rd Ste 310E, Livonia, MI

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About Robert

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

25%
Criminal Defense 25%

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

25%
Family 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 41 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1984

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Robert S. Menders & Associates PC

19500 Middlebelt Rd Ste 310E, Livonia, MI, 48152

www.mendersfamilylaw.com

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Robert S. Menders's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lisa | March 20, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes

So far so good

I’ve met with Robert Menders twice, he was courteous, prompt, direct, respectful, and knowledgeable. He gave me suggestions and options on how I could proceed with my case. He suggested that I could handle the letter writing myself and save money or he explained I could hire him to do that, speaking ...clearly that would be a larger cost. He provided a name of a specialist to pursue to assist me with a non legal challenge. He gave me two free consultations. As I move forward, I feel comfortable in using his services.

Posted by Sara | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Honorable, Honest, & No Nonsense!

I was referred to Robert by a family friend who said he was an honorable and honest lawyer who was a great mediator but who got tough when getting tough was needed...I think you can imagine my skepticism right? But when I met him, I was truly lost, confused, and felt like the world was collapsing in... on me and Robert said something that stuck with me through the whole process and is still with me today. He said, "This may not be easy and it may take time but it will get done, the sun will rise tomorrow and you will be able to move on with your life. When you hire me, you take care of the money and leave the rest to me." So I did and he did and sometimes it was hard when my husband was being a jerk and it felt like it took forever because of the stupid mandatory waiting periods but I am divorced now and the sun still rises and I have custody of my son and I got to stay in my home and my son and I get support and he gets to see his dad and slowly but surely we are all moving on with our lives and I know that Robert got me the best deal that I could have gotten and more than I thought and I'm so grateful and I will recommend him a hundred times over to anyone who really needs a good lawyer because there are so many crappy lawyers out there. I never really understood why they called lawyers counselors until I met Robert, but knowing him makes it all make more sense.

Posted by Michelle | January 16, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Great Attorney

I would recommend Mr. Menders to anyone with a domestic case. He has been an absolute Angel through-out my case. He kept me 100% informed at all times. Even though he doesn't return your calls ASAP he makes sure your always in tune on what is going on. His secretary now is sweet and helps wheneve...r Mr. Menders is busy or in court. She will have your questions answered if she is unsure within reasonable time as well. They are a great duo!! Mr. Menders works around the clock and if you have a problem he even lets you call his personal cell if you need anything, which most attorneys could care less once they leave their office, they are off the clock.. not Robert! He helped me get everything I asked for in my divorce and then some. He works and gets all of your paperwork done in great timing, and works with you on your payments if you're having a "rough spot" he doesn't just throw you to the wolves! I appreciate everything he has done for me and I know if I need anything in the future I will be going straight to him. Highly Recommended!!!

Posted by Kristen | May 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Horrible

There should be a 0 star rating. Stay away from this lawyer! Menders is loud, obnoxious, and pompous. He is completely unprofessional and disrespectful, not to mention his work ethic is horrendous. He prides himself on being deliberate and thorough, it is anything but. His work is so sloppy, that wh...en I confronted him on his many mistakes, he raised his voice to me, slammed his hands on his desk and threatened to increase his lawyer fees on my bill! He also threatened to withdraw my complaint and said I could find a new lawyer to start all over with. Internally I was furious, but bit my tongue. He needs to retire ASAP!

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Robert S. Menders's Lawyer Endorsements

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Aaron Kendal

Family lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bob Menders is both very attentive to detail, conscientious, and effectively aggressive on behalf of his clients. I fully endorse him as a fantastic family law attorney."

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Keith Nathanson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Owner, Menders Family Law

Associations

1984 - Present

Michigan Bar Association

Member

Education

1982

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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