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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

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Recommendation

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 Eileen | August 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

My bankruptcy experience

I am so thankful to have been represented by Barbara L Yockey attorney at law. In regards to my bankruptcy case case. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of legal counsel. She is excellent in every respect.

Posted by David | August 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Absolutely Amazing Worth ever dime.

I can't tell you how happy I was with Barbara, she really cared about my divorce case and went out of her way to make sure I was taken care of threw every step of the process. The other side was going to try and get full custody of my son and she made sure that it didn't happen. She blew right threw... the other side. Whenever I needed her she was always a phone call away. Always took my calls and gave me the answers I was looking for. I can't tell you how much she really cared about me and my son. We were able to come up with a great divorce agreement at mediation because of all the hard work she did. I'm so glad I went with her and not an attorney with little experience.

Posted by Jeff | June 19, 2015 | Trusts

A wonderful attorney during a tough time.

Barbara Yockey is a wonderful person and a wonderful attorney. When a family member attacked the family trust and put me in a position where I could have lost everything Barbara reviewed my case and agreed to represent me. While the opposing attorney ranted and raved and acted like a circus clown Bar...bara stuck to the facts and acted like a true professional lawyer. In the end Barbara made the situation go away with a simple settlement. I cannot praise Barbara enough for the personal and professional care that I received throughout this horrible event in my life.

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!

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Unknown lawyer | Oct 16

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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