Tiffany Nicole Sanders

I recently needed a lawyer for a case that was in Ruston, Louisiana. Since I am a Baton Rouge resident, a friend recommended Tiffany Sanders for representation in that area. I opted into the recommendation, especially considering that I support black businesses, FIRST. I paid the FULL $1000 amount... up front (with zero partial payments) to establish our client-attorney relationship as well as my seriousness in needing immediate representation. Astonishingly, Sanders was a no show for my first court date, and ALSO did not appear at my second court date after having to reschedule due to her lack of presence. She shifted the blame to her secretary, indicating a schedule misunderstanding, but failed to communicate any of this beforehand. As HER CLIENT, I was inconvienced twice by making two round trips from Baton Rouge to Ruston, wasting my limited work vacation days, paying for hotel expenses & gas, and following up with an attorney who’s not returning my phone calls or messages. Her secretary said she would agree to reimburse me for my expenses but that turned tout to be a lie as well. A third court date was rescheduled, and I was still not receiving any confirmations or updates from Sanders. I called and spoke to her secretary the week prior to the 3rd court date telling her to return my call because i wanted a refund and still didn't receive a response from her . I couldn’t take another chance since she was still unresponsive, but my court case took precedence so I was left to hire another attorney. Sanders ended up coming to the third court date without notice, and found out in person that I had other representation which confirms her horrible lack of communication and preparation. After my case concluded, I continued to call her office, leave messages, and requesting a refund since I’m basically compensating her as a failed show with zero help. Her unprofessionalism not only made me spend money on two WASTED trips across the state, but also resulted in additional attorney fees to hire someone who would actually help me in my legal matter. Isn’t that what a lawyer is for? It’s no surprise that Sanders STILL has not returned my numerous calls, and hasn’t even bothered telling me that she won’t refund my money....just zero communication. I feel completely taken advantage of, and I think she is not concerned since I’m not local to the area and limited to telecommunication. Would she take me more serious if i was a CAUCASIAN MALE? This puts a strain on the support of black businesses, and encourages a distrust in our legal system. Paying clients deserve to feel supported by someone who studies the law, and Sanders was the absolute worst representation I could’ve imagined. I look back on the recommendation, and realize that she picks and chooses which clients she will follow through with and which she could care less about. An attorney should not be biased, should not leave her clients to figure out the system on their own, and should equally represent all clients regardless of circumstances. She is a joke and I am outraged at the financial, legal, and work related strain she has put on my life.

I hired her for a criminal case after being disappointed with the court appointed attorney. I thought her fee was a little on the high end but I now realize she earned every dollar. She communicated with me and even gave me her cell number to call her anytime I had any concerns. I even called her at ...1:45 am BC I was so nervous about my trial. She saved my life and I will always be thankful for her and how she went over and above for me.

She talked a good game to get me to hire her, but she didn't live up to the hype. Once I hired her I could reach her...I ended up talking to her staff every time I called. They kept saying she's in court...she never returned my calls. When I did finally speak with her she had a horrible tone. Knowing... what I know now I would have paid the higher amount I was quoted by another lawyer to avoid what I went through with her trying to save myself some money.