Samara Sabin Winfrey

Samara Sabin Winfrey

also known as Samara Lyn Painter Sabin

3.4
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 15 years

Family Lawyer at Lake Charles, LA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

120 W Pujo St Ste 120, Lake Charles, LA

About Samara

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 80%

Family Law Custody, Divorce, DCFS

15 years

80%
Criminal Defense 20%

Criminal Defense

15 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 15 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2010

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Attorney at Law

120 W Pujo St Ste 120, Lake Charles, LA, 70601-4276

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Samara Sabin Winfrey's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.4 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (6)

Posted by anonymous | December 8, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Horrible attorney and needs her license provoked.

Was not professional at all and everyone I know will now know how crooked she is. lol

Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unprofessional and incompetent!

We had the absolutely worst experience using Sam Winfrey! She completely butchered our case and stole our money. She never did anything we asked of her. Absolutely doesn’t know what she is doing. After we agreed upon a balance and put $2000 down and made monthly payments. Somehow our balance was almo...st doubled and we were told we missed 5 payments that we have proof we made so she got mad add dropped us as a client because she was in the wrong. We asked her to do certain things for our case for over 7 months and she never even got started on it. She is incompetent and a thief!

Posted by anonymous | February 1, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Detrimentally a cause of lack of faith in attorneys and the criminal justice system.

One of the worst attorneys that has somehow slipped through the cracks of the LA BAR rules and regulations. Shouldn’t be allowed to practice law, or even walk into a court room.

Posted by Rachel | August 25, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

More Than Just a Number

Sam gave me the attention and consideration that only comes from being a pro. As I explained the intricacies of my situation, she listened attentively, made suggestions that proved to be extremely helpful, and went above and beyond in following up to make sure I had been given the best information re...garding my specific situation. 10/10 will always recommend Sam.

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Would not rehire

I was disappointed to see how she handles her clients. I was treated like an afterthought, and I felt like I was a nuisance when I had an issue to discuss. She has no time to be bothered by us-the people who pay her. She is very slow to respond-if she even does. I feel that her office staff is in...competent, and would carry on conversations with my ex-which I thought was unethical or at the very least a no-no. I wish I could afford to hire a different attorney as I’ve lost confidence in her. Look elsewhere if you feel you will need legal advice during your divorce and custody case. She is not the attorney for you.

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Samara Sabin Winfrey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dustan Abshire

Family lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"She is always well prepared and diligently represents her client in a professional manner. Happy to recommend her."

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2013 - 2016

Attorney, Winfrey Law Firm

2012 - 2013

Attorney, Christian D Chesson

2011 - 2012

Attorney, Samara Sabin Attorney at Law

2008 - 2011

Director or Paralegal studies and cirriculum developer, Delta Tech

Education

2010

Louisiana State University

JD - Juris Doctor/ Bachlor of Civil Law/ BA in Sociology

Languages

English

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