Ann-Marie Okros

I really hate writing a bad review but my experience with Ann-Marie was such that I feel it's necessary to warn people so they don't get served the negligence that I was served. It was just a really bad experience. She charged me nearly $6,000 and did almost nothing. She went through the first $3,...000 so fast claiming it was spent "reviewing emails and working on my case" but then after our first hearing before the judge it was clear she knew nothing of my case and hadn't read my emails, which she never responded to anyways. She rolls into court WAY late, speed walking down the courthouse hallway, hair a mess, out fit in shambles, carrying a stack of papers literally 10" thick, and a look of panic on her face. Why not be 10 min early with a briefcase and looking like you're about to earn that money? I was literally embarrassed that this was my representation. Out of breath she starts hounding me for information about the hearing and at that point it was absolutley evident she hadn't "reviewed emails and worked on my case" like her invoice claimed. We lost that hearing and i lost my custody to false accusations and zero evidence. It only gets worse. She demanded another $3,000 to continue and through extreme hesitation i gave it to her. From that point on she went absolutely silent. She wouldn't return a phone call, text, email, nothing. I left messages at her office and on her cell and nothing. This went on for days and days and I finally had to retain another attorney becuase she was just missing. Then after telling me she completely understood why I retained another attorney and admitted she dropped the ball on my case, SHE KEPT THE OTHER $3,000! This wasn't money invoiced for services rendered but rather advance pay to bill off from. When I asked for my $ back that was the last i heard from her. Literally for months now she refuses to return a call, an email, a text, nothing. Just like when she was working for me. Absolute silence. Why wouldn't a professional at least return an email and explain why they feel they should keep the money or at least send an invoice with a breakdown of expenses? Only a thief would do that. She is just not a professional and I should file a grievance against her.

I would highly recommend hiring Ann Marie Okros for your divorce attorney or for any other family legal matters. I can't say enough good things about Ann Marie as a person, but I will start by saying when it comes to divorce attorneys, she is the best of the best! Ann Marie is the only person in th...e world that I would trust with my life to hire and represent me as my divorce attorney. Over many years, she has helped me through two divorces that both ended up settling rather quickly and easily thanks to her and I was very pleased with my settlements. She also represented me in a separate court case where the judge ruled in our favor. I can also attest for several friends and people in our community that have hired Ann Marie as their divorce attorney that said they were very happy with her services and said they would hire her all over again. Ann Marie is extremely knowledgeable with the laws and legal system where I have always felt like I am in really good hands getting the best legal advice possible, along with getting her honest opinion on what direction I should take. As with any legal matter, it is never black and white, and she is very smart and knows how to think outside of the box. Ann Marie is a great negotiator, communicator and mediator and will fight hard to get you everything you want and most likely deserve. But she won't waste your time and money and tell you just what you want to hear. She's always upfront and honest. She's compassionate and caring and tough when she needs to be. I find her most impressive inside of the courtroom, as she comes prepared, knows how to work the room and handles herself in a very professional manner. She is not intimidated by the opposing attorneys and always seems to have a good rapport with the judges too. Attorney and legal fees aren't cheap but she's so worth every penny because she will save you so much time and money in the end.

After paying a larger than average retainer for very simple matters involving drive time as a non custodial parent in the military, she failed to show up on time to the FOC mediation and cost me my court case. This was a few years ago, but I doubt much has changed. The only reason I hired her was bec...ause she was female, seemed like a reputable firm, and my judge had a known bias against males.

Ann Marie Okros was late for every court date that we had. Failed to give me information until the date of court. Seemed as though she always had something better to do then help me. It seemed as though she did not listen when I was trying to tell her what was going on through the divorce and post d...ivorce. I think that she was about getting more money than what was right for her client. If we are suppose to be at a court date that started at 8:30 she would not walk into the court house until 9:30-10am but every bill I received from her office started her time at 8:30am. I think that I could of doen better in my divorce if I would of went with another attorney.