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Barbara L. Yockey

4.8
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 42 years

Family Lawyer at Utica, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy ... +2 more

11255 Hall Rd, Suite 101, Utica, MI

About Barbara

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 40%

I handle all areas of family law including divorce, paternity, custody, child support and parenting time. I practice in Macomb, Lapeer, Oakland, St. Clair and Genesee counties. All work is provided by me; clients don't get pushed off to associates.

41 years

40%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 20%

I have been providing representation for individuals in Chapter 13 cases for approximately 22 years. I provide high quality, one-on-one representation in this very challenging area of the law.

31 years

20%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 18%

I provide high quality representation for debtors in Chapter 7 cases. I charge a flat rate and handle all cases, questions and concerns personally.

35 years

18%
Probate 15%

When people have lost a loved one they are concerned because they don't know how to get through the confusing probate process. I have been probating cases for approximately 30 years and can help you through this emotional time.

41 years

15%
Wills and Living Wills 7%

I have been in practice for 33 years and draft Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney and Medical Powers of Attorney. I explain all of your options and, above all, listen carefully to your wishes and concerns.

41 years

7%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 41 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1984

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in West Virginia for 42 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 1983

Inactive - Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

Barbara L. Yockey Law Office, PLLC

11255 Hall Rd, Suite 101, Utica, MI, 48317

Barbara L. Yockey Law Office, PLLC

208 E. Third Street, Imlay City, MI, 48444

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Barbara L. Yockey's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Nancy | August 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Strongly recommend Barb!

Barb proved to be so extremely knowledgeable as our attorney. We had a situation that she addressed on our behalf that resulted in correcting the local Clerks Office on their process (their process was incorrect based law) and we had a favorable outcome. She is professional, timely, returns calls..., fair on her rates and a all round super nice person. Strongly recommend.

Posted by Jacque | April 05, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Superb performance from Attorney and staff

Extremely patient woman with a firm hand who understands the law fully. She will represent you extremely well and has a firm hand. Not only does Miss Yockey have a firm hand, but she knows when and how to use it. The patients exhibited by Miss. Yockey during my lengthy case was extraordinary, and ...observed by the judge on several appearances. You will be well served to hire Barbara as your attorney, just make sure you follow her direction to the letter, you will be better off in the long run. I owe my life to Barbara and Frank for the heartfelt work they collectively did on my case. Without them I would be in a different place in my life. God Bles Them!

Posted by Patrick | January 28, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Professional Representation

Barbara represented me in my Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. She was very knowlegeable in helping me understand the law and guided me through the process with professionalism. Her accosiates and staff acted in the same manner.

Posted by Larry | March 01, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Review of My Attorney

I have required the services of an Attorney several times throughout my business and personal life. I will say Barbara has been the most Superior experience I have had with an attorney. She is extremely professional and knowledgable as well as compassionate and sincerely caring. As her clien...t she truely cares about you and you can feel it. She works diligently to ensure your case is handled efficiently and throughly. Barbara handled my bankruptcy and some Friend of the Court issues for me. I was very pleased with the out come on both. She always makes her self available, even staying late on a friday, due to my schedule. Extremely prompt when it comes to returning your calls. Matter of fact my calls were usualy returned within the hour. I would strongley recommend Barbara for your legal counsel. I am proud to have her as my attorney as I am my friend.

Posted by Bill | February 27, 2013 | Real Estate

Extremely Professional

Barbara handled my case involving vacation property that I owned. I talked to the lender who was a private individual and held the land contract for me about returning the property to him. He was in agreement and we came to a mutual financial understanding. He had his Real Estate professional draw up... the paperwork and had it sent to me. I had Barbara review the paperwork and she found numerous mistakes by the Real Estate professional. Barbara called the Real Estate professional as well as the land holder and produced the correct paperwork to make the transaction legal. Without Barbara's knowledge and detailed review of the paperwork the property transaction would not have been legal. Barbara thank you once again for your detail and expertise in handling this manner in a professional way.

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Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Barbara and I met as opposing counsel about 25 years ago and became friends. She is an excellent attorney who knows the law and truly cares about her clients. Barbara is fair, reasonable and a strong advocate. I strongly endorse her."

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Education

1983

West Virginia University

Juris Doctor

1980

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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