Leta Joyce Brandes

I hired Mrs Brandes for my divorce. It was handled thoroughly and efficiently without any problems. I received a fair judgement with her assistance. I have known Leta personally longer than professionally. I know her to be kind, caring, compassionate and trustworthy. I know if her years of service in... guardian advocacy and volunteering. She is in the top of her field and provides a wealth of knowledge and experience.

It was agonizing trying to find a lawyer to help us on the most important thing in our lives; our children. I was always thankful we chose Leta Brandes. Her knowledge of the law was impressive as well as her genuine concern for children's welfare. Our case was a very difficult one. Leta continu...ed to fight for our family with professionalism and determination. I am eternally thankful that we chose her firm to represent us, and highly recommend her for advocating what is in children's best interest.

Leta Brandes and her firm represented me at a very important juncture and vulnerable time in my efforts to protect my daughter. They understood the depth of my efforts and partnered with me so that I could do my best for her given the realm of the situation. I am eternally grateful for the firms expe...rtise in the matter that I was dealing with.

Leta, hands down, is the BEST GAL that I have ever worked with in the 16+ years that I have been working in the child welfare arena. Her diligence and compassion were evident from the very first meeting, and her support was invaluable! Because of her support, the medically fragile newborn twins I w...as caring for received the best care possible and their lives are forever changed for the best. In all Honesty, no one is better! I will be forever greatful that I was able to work with someone of her expertise and stature! And it would truly be an honor if I would get to work with her again!

As a new attorney, I look to Leta for guidance and advice. Leta is one of the best mentors I could have asked for as I began my legal career and she trained her entire team to consistently put the best interests of children and families first in every possible scenario. Leta is patient, kind, and car...ing, always listening to her clients and putting their needs first. She is kind and compassionate 100% of the time, but knows how to be a strong advocate for her clients, always ensuring that their voices are heard. As a GAL, Leta is undoubtedly the best. She has ensured that every single child she has worked with has the best possible chance at success by believing in them and working tirelessly on behalf of their best interests. So many children that grow up in the system have no permanent connections, but Leta has become a permanent connection for each child that she has come across, often maintaining relationships years after cases close and permanency is achieved. Though the D&N process is often frustrating and full of roadblocks - and parents are not always the most sympathetic of people - Leta consistently supports entire families through difficult cases, showing compassion and love to people who otherwise might not receive either. Leta consistently treats every person she encounters with dignity and respect while maintaining her role as a strong advocate. She demonstrates a level of professionalism that is often lacking in family and juvenile law proceedings and makes every person she encounters feel important and supported. I cannot imagine beginning my career with anyone other than Leta and am grateful every day that I have been blessed to work with her and learn from her.