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Posted by Shelly | January 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great Lawyer!

A young person close to me made poor choices and Jim and Kellie worked hard to remedy the situation to the best outcome. Recommend 100%!

Posted by Tyler | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

James Hensley Comments

To start off James was a great lawyer! I hired him for a divorce and not only did he get literally everything I asked for he also explained the situation in detail and let me know everything I needed to know, while also going over several scenarios in detail. As the husband in a divorce sometimes y...ou hear that you may be up the creek when it comes to legal issues but James was able to get primary custody for me and I was able to keep my house.

Posted by Amanda | August 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Stay away from him

He refused to fight for me and my kids. He lied to me repeatedly throughout my case. He told me he subpoenaed people to testify for my side and did not. He charged me and additional $2500 for a 2 day hearing and refused to return any of it when he strong armed me into taking a very crappy deal after ...2 hours into the hearing. He had no intention of presenting my case at the hearing. We had everything we needed to slam dunk the case. Since he didn't subpoena the people he told me he did, it would have just been my word against my ex. I had pych examiner, police, and more to testify. But again he didn't subpoena them. So we really had nothing to present. This was the 4th hearing. He refused to allow me to testify at any of the hearings. Hiring him was the worst mistake I have ever made.

James Hensley

Replied last August 20, 2017

I have waited a bit to respond to this. The remarks of Amanda are hurtful to me and my staff who spent dozens of hours on the phone, meeting with her and her family, and filing everything possible to have her children returned. Amanda even admits that we had 4 hearings. She doesn't mention the other hearings regarding the order of protection. We were even able to prevent her from being arrested for the conduct which found us in Court. She doesn't mention working with her for more than a year speaking with her at all hours and almost every day. The additional money she speaks of was not for a 2 day hearing. It was to somehow defray the costs of working for her for a bit more than minimum wage. Amanda was about to lose her children and we were able to ensure she had joint custody of the children within a few months with a minimal effort. The witnesses she speaks of could not have helped. There was only one witness we had to deal with and that was her child who after one year testified against her. It is possible that this child was coerced by his father who certainly hated Amanda because we were able to get custody from him. He rarely paid support and was even arrested along with his wife at the time when the children were present. But the child went against Amanda and we could have lost all of the children without the agreement we were able to obtain for her. I don't mind taking a hit when I stumble. We all stumble and then do better next time. Not sure what else could have been done. I will not speak of the other troubles we had with this case but Amanda is very wrong about my service to her and all the help I have given her and her family over the years. Perhaps she needed to vent and I was the easiest to blame. I would still help Amanda if she needed me. I have been practicing for 18 years as of August 26, 2017. I have had thousands of clients and a handful of people who I was not able to get what they wanted. I wish Amanda well and invite her to correct her post.

Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Horrible Lawyer

Thought he would do the job to the best of his ability, because of all the great reviews I read, and felt very confident in handing him thousands of dollars to fight for us, and he thoroughly let us down. He didn't do anything he said he would, never listened to anything, and couldn't remember anythi...ng important dealing with our case. He was too busy running his own mouth, and judging others, to listen and care about what was really going on. He refused to look at any of the evidence we had, and ended up screwing us come court day. We aren't any better off than we were before hiring him, and out of a lot of money. We now can't afford to hire someone who would really help us! Very disappointed, and still living in hell with no relief in sight! Hire someone who will actually care, listen, and fight for you, which, is NOT this man!!! He's arrogant, and a huge waste of time and money!!!!

James Hensley

Replied last August 20, 2017

Not sure who might have said such things. Sometimes a lawyer can't accomplish what a client desires. For instance, just hiring an attorney will not guarantee a criminal case can be won. The lawyer does everything possible though. If the case involves a family law issue, the decision is up to a Judge. Although lawyers work hard and believe in a client's case, the Judge may disagree. All my clients have my cell number and access to me on the weekends and holidays. I have never been accused of running my own mouth and judging others. Sometimes people just want to vent. This person said a lot of ugly things and has hurt my ratings. But this person has not given me the opportunity to respond directly so me and my staff are left wondering how we might help.

Posted by Tiffany | February 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Client

There are no words to describe just how grateful I am to Mr. Jim Hensley. He took my case with only a week and a half before the final hearing due to my current attorney becoming ill. My case has been ongoing for 22 months, had 4 final hearings already and was a chaotic mess. Mr. Jim took my case on ...when he didn't have to and he knew exactly how to seek the truth and justice. I walked away with everything we asked for including custody of my 3 year old daughter, divorce and the judge deemed me as being completely creditable on all accounts. The truth has a way of always coming to the light in the end and will triumph over evil dishonesty. Mr. Jim Hensley believes in truth and justice. I would recommend him to anyone that wants to that truth and justice. Thank you Mr. Jim.

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