Douglas Christopher Fredrick

I am currently living in California with property in Missouri and was able to work easily with Doug regarding an eviction of a tenant without having to fly back for my court cases. Doug and his paralegal made the process very easy and kept me informed of every detail with very fast responses to any q...uestions I had along the way.

It can be so hard to find an attorney that will go the extra mile to get things done. When we needed help with a family law appeal, we looked everywhere for someone that we could count on. We first noticed Doug when reviewing the Family Law section of the Bar Association. His activity in advocatin...g for his clients and his knowledge of family law really impressed us and prompted us to find out more. His online reviews are right on! He is active in current family law and actively participates in conferences. He is sharp and on top of things! Doug has been, and continues to be, the lifeline that we needed in one of the most stressful times of our life! He went the extra mile to make sure we understood everything and took the time to help us every step of the way. He not only represented us in the appeal, but also offered his expertise and advice for the next battle. Most impressive, he not only serves his community, but his country as well. Thank you Doug and God bless you!

Doug has been a fantastic lawyer for us. He is very knowledgeable in military and family law (we are Air Force). We found his down to earth and frank demeanor to be very comforting in what was a difficult and complex child custody case involving the abuse and neglect of my three teenage kids by the...ir mother and her boyfriend. I have never had the feeling he was interested in gouging us for money, which has happened to us before with another lawyer. He would often advise us as to potential costs pursuant to a decision or action, and provide counsel to help keep his billing costs to us down. I was very apprehensive about this case, the financial costs, and the ability to obtain primary physical custody of my kids from their mother. I was concerned of the emotional toll the proceedings would take on all of us. If I did not feel the change was vital for my kids’ well-being, I probably would have chickened out. I needed a good lawyer to walk us through it. On multiple occasions, when we were feeling distraught and hopeless, Doug’s professionalism and knowledge calmed our nerves and gave us the confidence to forge ahead and make decisions. He did a great job of drafting Motions,Affidavits, Parenting Plan, etc.. working with us to adjust the verbiage, and getting them into the court. We also found his decision-making and interaction with the judge and defensive counsel to be both astute and effective. What makes all of this more amazing is that we have never met Doug face-to-face. I saw his picture for the first time today. We started this case in Summer of 2015, from Germany and finished after moving to Virginia. The final judgment should be complete next week. He was very accommodating in helping us overcome the challenges of working from distance. Based upon our experience, I think it is a good assumption he is even better in person. I vehemently disagree with the May 2015 review which claims Doug was only interested in the paychecks and was not diligent with a case. What lawyer does not submit a single motion in 10 months? How is that possible? This must have been his evil twin, because we did not experience this. This sounds more like a disgruntled customer who was not diligent and did not have a case go his way. Two things a good customer should understand. (1) This is YOUR case…you need to put in the effort to collect and compile supporting evidence/documentation for your case. The more you are able to do, the less you pay and the more you lawyer is able to focus on the bigger things; (2) Doug is not going to lie, so if you are looking for a lawyer to fabricate a story or twist the truth…then you should go elsewhere; (3) Some lawyers are better than others…but they are not magic. They can’t make a good case materialize out of thin air. If you don’t have enough supporting evidence or a good case…then you don’t. If Doug doesn’t feel like you have a good case. I am pretty certain he would tell you. There is justice in the court system, but a good lawyer is an important step in obtaining it. In my opinion, Doug is A-grade! My kids are now with us in Virginia for good! Even if the outcome had not been favorable, my review of Doug would still remain the same.

No one wants to go through a divorce and the last thing you want is it to get ugly but Doug and Gabrielle have been so amazing throughout all of this. On top of a ugly divorce and unexpected surgery, Doug and Gabrielle have held my hand through it all. Any question Ive had or answer I needed, I never... had to wait on them. They have been honest, open, professional, prompt, caring and genuinely want to help and guide me. Attorneys are intimidating and its not easy to open up to one about your marriage, something you held so close to your heart... Doug sat down next to me and talked to me like we had been friends for years. He was so easy to talk to. He was very genuine and honest. He told me what would be realistic and gave me advice. Even going through all the process and office visits to see Gabrielle, if he saw me, he always stopped to make sure I was ok and answer any questions I had. He and Gabrielle seriously have made this process so comforting knowing they are literally holding my hand through it all. I could not imagine going through this with someone else. Unfortunately my divorce is not as smooth sailing as I had hoped but Doug and Gabrielle have been wonderful.

If you like upfront answers, you'll like Doug Fredrick. We've used him on several occasions for different matters from fraud to family matters to real estate. You don't need to babysit him, he gets the job done, keeps you informed but doesn't make you jump through hoops. If he tells you something, yo...u know it's the truth. By fart he best attorney we've ever dealt with. We consider him our 'go to' attorney, without question.