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Venessa J. Maxwell-Lopez

3.5
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 34 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Independence, MO
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Criminal Defense, Immigration ... +2 more

19049 E Valley View Pkwy Ste B, Independence, MO

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Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 33 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 34 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1991

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Venessa J. Maxwell-Lopez

19049 E Valley View Pkwy Ste B, Independence, MO, 64055-7026

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Venessa J. Maxwell-Lopez's Reviews

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3.5 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Unprofessional

I was recommended by someone from my job, and I had contacted her at first she was very professional and willing to help and answered her phone promptly or at least by the end of the business day. We needed to schedule a continuance and after that she was not very happy and you could definitely tell ...she got very snappy with me several times and would return my calls days later. Meanwhile when she would return my calls she would tell me how she has a hearing coming up for this case and She was very busy and needed my money weeks before the date itself. Overall she got the job done but she lacked communication skills, she was very over her head it seemed, she would constantly tell me about her other cases and how she has to handle this and that. Also she was very overpriced I eventually found out, later finding out I was charged half as more than I could’ve paid a different lawyer. I did not feel that what she charged is what she’s worth.

Venessa Maxwell-Lopez

Replied last October 05, 2020

I am sorry you feel this way. Since you left an anonymous rating, I can't respond directly to you, but I will tell you in that it is always my intent to respond to clients promptly. Due to the type of practice I have, I am often out of the office for entire days and unable to respond to every client immediately or even the same day that they call. It sounds like you are a traffic client. Since you are posting during Covid-19, I am sure you understand that most courts are operating virtually, so we are having to get cases taken care of and the money sent in way before the court dates. My rates are pretty competitive with other attorneys in the area and area based upon the type of case and location of court. I would be happy to discuss this with you further if you would like to contact me.

Posted by Marianne | October 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Pleased client!

So very pleased with the outcome of my case. Thanks to Mrs. Lopez she was very intuitive, knowledgeable about my circumstances and prompt at getting this settled for me and very happy w her services. I will happily refer her to anyone in need of a great attorney. She also saved me a ton of money!! ...

Venessa Maxwell-Lopez

Replied last October 05, 2020

Thank you, Marianne! It was a pleasure to work with you, and I appreciate your confidence in me!

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Public Defender, City of Roeland Park, Kansas

2008 - Present

Commissioner, Combat - Jackson County, Missouri

1999 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Offices of Venessa Maxell-Lopez

1999 - Present

Public Defender, City of Lee's Summit, Missouri

Education

1991

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

Spanish

English

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