Susanna Van Gelder Coxe

I hardly respond to these things or have a bad opinion about anyone, but this is truly sad. Now she said I had a clear cut case of abuse and stalking and it was horrible and she had more than ample evidence. She hardly responded, changed her story several times, integrity questionable. Had me waiting... for over 4 months from the time we met and she said she would file on a protection order telling me she would have to draft a motion then shoved a petition in front of me 4 months later after numerous phone messages that weren't returned and basically said here you go fill it out and call me when you get a date. At one point she basically told me the reason for no return calls and canceled meetings and the delay in filing was because she had cases come up that were more important and that these things happen in domestic violence situations. I've been in therapy for over 2 years for abuse mind you. The least she could have done was advise me to try and find another lawyer or tell me she couldn't take the case anymore or tell me to fill out the form 4 months prior instead of putting me at risk. she hardly let you ask questions or respond and hardly if at all provided advisement. Horrible people skills. I was informed by a sitting Judge that has had dealings with her there is a chance I may not get a protection order because she waited so long and delayed the filing. I was also told this is a constant theme with she and her clients and she puts them in bad positions. I am not the only client that's had to end up getting another lawyer and risk debt to stay safe. I feel truly bad for the DV victims that have no choice but to use her service or those that have and failed to be protected because of her actions. I would hope someone provides a better attorney for victims so they have a better chance at protecting themselves and not exposing themselves to worse situations then they found themselves. Very sad and disappointed