Avvo is the last place you should look for an attorney. Attorneys can pay for additional promotion so you are more likely to find their page. Avvo also allows "client" reviews. However, Avvo refuses to remove false and defamatory reviews, as well as anonymous reviews that don’t include enough information to make an appropriate response. This is unfortunate. They also don’t offer an opt out option, so here you will find my firm information whether I want it here or not. So, what does one do to get a true and accurate evaluation of the abilities and performance of an attorney? Go to the courthouse.
The best place to find out what kind of attorney I am is to go to the Will County Court House and River Valley Justice Center. Watch me represent a client before a judge. Ask other people present questions about me and my practice. Ask the clerks. Ask my clients as they leave the court room what kind of attorney I am. Do this for any attorney you are considering hiring, for that matter.
And check out to verify that I have never been disciplined by the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. Certainly if the accusations of the two negative reviews were true the disciplinary body governing attorneys would have been interested.
Avvo doesn't do a good enough job of making that clear. Why should they? They would rather I pay them to promote my profile. It is all about the money. Avvo also shouldn’t continue to publish defamatory statements, but they know that most attorneys don't have the time or money to engage in personal litigation. So remember these things when you are weighing the credibility of the reviews and the “service” provided by Avvo.
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Acquired: 2002
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3601 McDonough Street, JOLIET, IL, 60431
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Posted by Alexandra | June 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
So thankful to have retained her
Lisa and her paralegal were amazing in representing me(and my children)in my divorce. Everything was done in a timely matter and with respect to me. From the very beginning she was very up front and honest with me about what i was facing and she did an amazing job through the entire process. Im very ...
Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Treats Clients Poorly
I hired Lisa as my attorney in my custody case. She prolonged the case to over a year with little getting done but did not fail to bill thousands in fees. When I disagreed with her approach she replied condescendingly that she knew better than I. Ultimately, I found her difficult to work with and oft...
Posted by EB | June 29, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Thumbs down
I used her for my divorce, half way through actually, and it was the most chaotic time of my life.Not only was my divorce exceptionally awful, Lisa dropped the ball on every aspect.She did not know much of how to handle anything ultimately resulting in massive fees upwards of $20,000.Dropped the ball...
Posted by Patti | May 02, 2014 | Family
We Highly Recommend This Experienced, Seasoned Family Law Attorney !
If you are looking for an attorney you can trust to get the job done, you needn't look any further. This highly experienced family law attorney can be both diplomatic and aggressive when the need arises. She is familiar with all local courts and attorneys and uses that knowledge wisely.
Posted by Michelle | August 02, 2013 | Family
Residential Custody
I initially hired Lisa to represent me with a few post-decree issues. Not being familiar with my case, she familiarized herself and represented me with a few "minor" issues here and there. Although I wasn't necessarily in agreement with one issue, prior to submitting the agreed order to the judge, ...
"I highly endorse Ms Kinser. Lisa is an experienced trial attorney, and a highly skilled litigator. I have known her since her tenure as a Will County Public Defender. And now, as a private attorney, I have personally watched Lisa litigate complex family law cases with pronounced success. A true professional."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is a very capable, thorough and passionate lawyer. I have nothing but good things to say about her and have no hesitation about referring clients to her if they are in her part of the state. The negative client endorsement should be taken with a big grain of salt. Her real beef is that she was required to pay her bill."
"I have observed Lisa's work over the past few years and found her to be knowledgeable and professional and a zealous advocate for her clients. I would not hesitate to refer anyone in need of her area of expertise. The negative comment by Lisa's former client is typical of family law clients who are rarely happy and do not want to pay for the services of their attorney. Clients like this often write negative reviews whereas the pleased clients, who are in the vast majority, usually do not thank their attorney in a public forum."
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2015 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Lisa L. Kinser
A Special Administrator was appointed and funds were recovered. The original executor was ultimately charged criminally.
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English