Kimberly Ann Backman

In my experience, I felt I was treated differently throughout the case because the color of my skin. I believe the GAL showed bias against me nor did thee GAL interview witnesses I identified. The GAL’s recommendations appeared inconsistent with evidence I submitted. I was concerned certain comments ...reflected racial stereotypes. I filed complaints with the appropriate authorities for review. the GAL sent me an email stating "My role is not to fight for your daughter's best interest as you suggest."

She was referred to me as an economical choice. Let’s just say you get what you pay for. She took days to weeks to reply on matters. Tried to tell me to send daily photos of the children to the ex. Talked me out of it maintenance when my ex made 3x what I did and I was on medical leave. She would say... she had personal family issues that kept her from replying. Came up with a crap parenting plan because and I quote it looks better to the judge and I would be lucky if I got more that 50/50. Lazy attorney all around.

This lawyer was awful. She ran through my retainer without anything towards my actual case being done. I asked her to meet in person with out side to discuss kids schedule & she refused to try. She came back from pre-trial with a poor outcome & claimed she would be talking to the judge about me when ...in court on other matters. Not a lot professionalism. I heard she is fine for animals or cs…. But please do not use her in your child’s parenting plan. Your kids are worth someone that cares about children & can meet in person to support a plan… this is not that lawyer. I believe I saved my kids childhood by not continuing with her. She also gave me a day to respond on a very serious matter. When I told her I wanted more time she told me that she has special needs kids & that I can read after my kids go to bed. She does not respect that other people put time & care into decisions for their kids. Very untrustworthy to put unnecessary pressure on clients. The only positive I can say is about Liz who works with Kim. Liz understands parents that care… Kim does not.