Frances V. Dunham

I hired Frances to represent me as my ex took me back to court to try and take my 50-50 custody. Throughout the process it was a disaster- rarely returning emails, wouldn’t take my phone calls about questions, sending me paperwork to look over that contained multiple errors, and even showed up late t...o court hearings twice. The main hearing I had to print and bring my own paperwork as her computer had “crashed” and she’d lost all documentation. You’re better off representing yourself!

Similar experience to other reviewers. Frances had no problem responding to emails and phone calls right up until I gave her the retainer fee. Since then, my calls, texts, emails have gone unanswered. At this point I don’t even know if I’m getting divorced. Considering this area of law affects a pers...on’s finances, mental health, children and coparenting relationships, you would think there would be some sort of compassion. I emailed her and requested that she cease all services and refund the unused portion of the retainer fee, and she promised to get back with me over a week ago. Now I’ll have to find a new lawyer to accomplish that and finish my case so that I can move on and out of this limbo.

I was referred to Ms. Frances Dunham after calling three other attorneys pertaining to a CPS case against a family member. I found her to be very responsive, empathetic, and honestly just a very caring person. We haven’t gone to court yet and I don’t know if I will have to retain her, but from what I...’ve seen I would definitely recommend her and would be willing to campaign for this woman. She is a gem!

If I could rate her no stars, I would. Frances was recommended by a friend that actually saw her perform in court and stated she was good. Well... that is if you can get a hold of her. She moved offices 3x times during the time that we hired her which she failed to give notice about her move twice. W...e found out about her move when we called to ask about court status because her assistant Julia had given us a different date, than the court notice we received by mail. We spoke to her 3x including the day she got hired and fired. She will take your retainer and disappear. As a matter in fact, she will send you an invoice for releasing her as your attorney over the phone. The day my husband informed her that we were no longer needing her services due to NOT REPRESENTING us properly, she sent him an invoice for the phone conference. We would receive so many excuses from Julia regarding the case. Almost 4 months went by with not knowing anything. I am not sure how this attorney has her license to practice when all she does is take retainers and charge for doing nothing. Honestly, we have so many negative comments and issues we can share, but we've wasted our time with her that she is no longer worth it. All I can say is to take your money elsewhere. This is coming from someone that has been in the legal industry for over 8 years. I was patient, because I know how busy attorneys can be, and how the court system can be, but this had nothing to do with the court nor the fact that is busy, because she was not familiar with our case at all the one time she showed up to the hearing when we were told it was not happening and it had been changed.