Janet H Metcalf

Janet H Metcalf

4.3
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 33 years

Child custody Lawyer at Yuma, AZ
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family ... +2 more

51 W. 2nd St., Yuma, AZ

About Janet

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 30 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arkansas for 33 years

State: Arkansas

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Janet H. Metcalf, P.C.

51 W. 2nd St., Yuma, AZ, 86364

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Janet H Metcalf's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Abba | January 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Child's Best Interest Attorney.

When considering a Family Lawyer, look up Modest Means, She represented my child in a custody case, I was told by her assistant ' If I wanted to see my daughter pay may fees" Her office is group of Attorney's in the area that prays off the poor people in Yuma, they have been in this area for years, ...and work off what they say in Yuma. "Good old Boy System" they know the Judges, most of them where Attorney's in the area before. Neglecting; My daughter, Janet visited her once in two years, never addressing any of the neglect evidence brought to her attention, and in court, lied and testified on my daughter's behalf, outside the scope of a Best Intrest Attorney's responsibility. She had facts that her Client was abused by an Older Gentleman, 51 years old, who had a history of child neglecting. Janet never ordered the child examed or personally visited the child to check on her well-being. Ask yourself, Would you trust your Family with this representation.

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Janet H Metcalf's Lawyer Endorsements

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Julie McDonald

Family lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Janet for several years now and we have had clients in common. I can honestly say that Janet puts an incredible amount of time and effort into her cases. She not only genuinely cares about her clients and their outcomes but I have watched her go above and beyond in order to help people. Family law and child custody issues always carry with them an extra amount of emotional baggage. Janet not only calms her clients but reassures them and prepares them for what to expect. Janet always makes sure that her client's interests are not only taken care of for the moment but also for the future - especially where long term child custody issues exist. I cannot recommend her highly enough for her diligence, compassion, and the integrity she brings to every case. Clients are lucky to have her as an attorney and can rest assured that their case is being done correctly the first time to avoid future headaches and costly court time."

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Mary Boyte

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Janet is a knowledgeable, hard working and caring attorney who always seeks the best possible outcome for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

2012 - 2013

Attorney, Janet H. Metcalf, P.C.

2000 - 2011

Attorney, Metcalf & Metcalf, P.C.

1995 - 2000

Attorney, Janet H. Metcalf, Attorney at Law, P.C.

Associations

1998 - Present

Arizona Family Law Executive Council

Member, Former Chair

2003 - 2005

Arizona Rules Committee for Family Law Rules

Member

Education

1992

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Arkansas - Little Rock

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Arkansas - Little Rock

Languages

English

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