Charles R. Desotelle

I originally went to Attorney Desotelle for representation in a PPO matter, never expecting that hearing to be the start of him taking on my family court case as well. Although we knew each other, we’d barely discussed my custody case beyond how complicated it had become. I’d made it clear there was ...no pressure to take that on, too. So hearing him tell the court he would be representing me in both caught me completely off guard. Before he’d even made an argument in my case, I felt seen and heard. Someone was finally standing up for me. By then, I’d already spent years in family court. I knew my case thoroughly, had strong opinions about it, and was tired of explaining why the same concerns still mattered. He took the time to understand that history and form his own judgment. He also came to recognize that when I push a point, there’s usually a reason behind it, even if it takes a while to get to that reason. He’s direct, confident, and perfectly comfortable telling me something won’t work. I’m comfortable asking him to reconsider, so we’ve had our share of discussions. What I respect is that he can stand by his advice and still listen to what I’m saying. He doesn’t make promises to get me through a difficult conversation. He tells me what he thinks is realistic and why. His continued effort is what I appreciate most. He knows the repetition, the difficult history, and how frustrated I’ve become with the process. He still gives the issues his attention. He still considers what can be done. He can hear my frustration without losing sight of the concern behind it. I’ve learned that his silence doesn't mean he missed the point. Sometimes he’s just waiting for me to finish making it three different ways. He seems to have already considered the curveball before anyone throws it. He’s prepared, he pays attention, and he cares enough to keep working through the problems that have worn me down. I don’t take that for granted. I would recommend him to anyone who wants an attorney who will take them seriously and be honest with them. Only eight more years of putting up with me. I’d promise to argue less, but we both appreciate honesty.

I was referred to, and hired this attorney regarding a custody battle. He literally did and said nothing while in court, and was not my advocate by any means. He was pointless to have by my side, a d did not respond or do anything he was supposed to do. He was very expensive, and was not worth a sing...le cent of what I spent.

Attorney Charles Desotelle is an awesome attorney with a calm and cool trial demeanor. He is both tactful and tactical in court and always thinks several moves ahead. He was extremely prepared for court and always stayed in contact and answered any questions I had. It is without reservation that I r...ecommend him.

I had this attorney for my divorce and in that arena he did fine but there wasn't anything to fight for except when I needed the BS PPO my ex had some stranger conjure up against me in hopes of having me fired and I paid IN FULL for this case and MR. DON'TTELLYOUNOTHING dropped the ball. I never rece...ived notice for the court date and neither did the other party which would have been an automatic victory for us. So, if you want an attorney who will go to bat for you and apply all their skillset and knowledge, he isn't the one I'd hire. You'd be better off defending yourself!

I hired him on a child custody case that lasted nearly a year. He would never return calls, lied about things he had negotiated with the other attorney, and no showed without letting me know. I ended up with less than I began with even know it was completely obvious the other party was in the wrong. ...I hired a new attorney and completely had the entire case go in my favor. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY OR TIME