James W. Kraayeveld

Retained Attorney James Kraayeveld to take care of post-judgment family law matters and every aspect of his representation was disastrous! Representation was a complete hack job! In my opinion and case, Jim has clearly demonstrated to myself the client, and before the Court at hearings that he has at... best, a very limited knowledge of basic family law principles and procedures. Completely unprepared and unable to put forth a substantive argument before the Court on multiple occasions, and each time was handed his backside by opposing counsel and the Judge. To be dispatched on his way. I was embarrassed in Court to have Attorney Kraayeveld representing me given the atrocious performance and felt that the best interests of the children were not his primary concern or focus. Only billable hours ( $440/hr) and lining his pockets are clearly what matter to him. He accepts ZERO accountability for his unpreparedness, his lack of attention to details, absolute failures, and is very braggadocious about his legal prowess. Zero legal prowess was demonstrated throughout the proceedings. You can talk the talk, but your actions and ineptness will fail you every time. Contacting the "Office Manager" is futile when trying to resolve an issue or concern. Jim will not speak to you directly either to hear your concerns or questions regarding your case. Professional organizations are out there to help if you feel you have been wronged through representation. My experience with Kraayeveld Law Offices or any other associated entity is highly unfavorable.

Going through a divorce is not fun and is not easy. Jim was great at explaining everything up front and was very open and honest about what to expect. I would highly recommend him to anyone! Going through a stressful experience, it was great to have someone to lean on for advice and also for the help... of getting through the process.

I have had the dubious opportunity to associate with many lawyers over the years due to constant denial of time, and due to the peristent alienation of my daughter by her Mother. After dealing with the incompetence of 4 other lawyers who just were not equipped or knowledgeable enough to recognize an...d expose the brainwashing that my daughter was being put through, I finally found Jim and his team. Mr. Kraayeveld did what I did not really think was possible. After being wrongfully denied parenting time for 2 years, and after being bad mouthed for much longer, he was able to win me FULL Custody of my daughter. This was done while my daughter parrotted untruths about me, and regardless of the fact that my little girl was completely enmeshed with her Mother, and severely alienated from me. Jim's experience and his paralegal, Corinne's, intelligent thoughtfulness, made all the difference to me, and ultimately to the well being of my daughter, who was being abused. If you want a chance at seeing your child more, or at all, trust Jim and Corinne to do what most other lawyers don't know how to do. Namely, bring the truth to light, and save your child. I couldn't be more pleased with the results that Jim and Corinne were able to accomplish. I would recommend them to, and above, any other attorney.