Andrea Merrell Caster

When I met Andrea, she was so different than any other lawyer I had spoken to over the years. She was patient, kind, considerate, DV and trauma-informed, and did not make me feel stupid for not knowing something or for the decisions I made in my past relationship. I instantly knew that I wanted to wo...rk with her after our first consultation. I hired her that same week. Throughout the year we worked together, Andrea helped prepare me for the court process, hearings, and trial. She would assure me that I was going to do fine, answered my numerous questions, and walked me through the process each time. Working with Andrea helped me regain the courage to advocate for myself and my child: something I had not experienced since I filed for custody years ago. Andrea was always willing to work on things that were important to me and for the best interest of my child. In our trial briefs, she used DV research, and she highlighted evidence and issues that I felt were important to my case. It always felt like a collaborative exercise, and it made me feel like I had some agency through the court process. In court, Andrea was a constant support and advocate. She engaged me in every issue, explained and discussed what she thought would be best options moving forward. I always felt as though I had a say in what was going on. Court and trial were difficult and terrifying, but Andrea helped me take things one step at a time and get through the hardest thing I have ever done: face my abuser openly and honestly in trial and do everything in my power to obtain full custody of my child. She fought hard for me during a 5-day trial. I gave over 14 hours of testimony and Andrea was there supporting and uplifting me the whole way. I was so anxious and felt like it was impossible, but Andrea took the time to walk through my questions and concerns each time. She always supported me and did not belittle me for the choices I made as someone who survived an abusive relationship. Instead, she asked questions and discussed details and shared resources and research that supported my reality as someone who survived DV and was trying to obtain orders that helped protect me and my child moving forward. I feel like she did everything she could to support me in this complicated process. I honestly do not think I would have been able to do it without her. In the end, I got sole custody of my son and the judge adopted almost all of the schedule we had requested to the court. Throughout the process, Andrea’s kindness, dedication to her work for DV survivors, and her understanding and care for her clients and the children involved makes her an absolutely amazing and one-of-a-kind lawyer (and human being): one that I never ever imagined existed. It has been a hard and long journey, but I thank my Ancestors and Creator for Andrea. Because of her work and dedication to my case, and my family; I am now able to make decisions for the best interest of my son and can move forward with our lives. I would highly recommend Andrea to everyone. She has been a huge blessing to me.

I hired Andrea to help me in a desperately bad situation with my children. She NOT only got screwed in court but SCREWED me along with her. She refused to accept my response declaration which was the truth and demanded that I accept what her and her paralegal wrote stating "trust me, it's in the best... interest of your children. You have to submit it this way." Andrea being the attorney, I did. I trusted her. We go to court and guess what??? Not only did the opposing counsel knew she was lying, so did the judge. Do not use this woman. Her price and payments may sound like it's great, it isn't. Don't trust your children's life in her hands.

Andrea is a brilliant and determined person in her field. We could not be happier with our outcome in a recent custody battle. In a state that quite favors mothers Andrea presented our evidence so clearly and calmly and persistently that our battle was complete in one hearing. Happy kids mean happy u...s. Thank you!

Andrea Caster professionally delivered my concerns in a manner that set me at ease and restored a confidence I lacked the previous five years of my custody battle. My situation was particularly sensitive due to opposing parent's medical issues--that were never used against the parent through the dura...tion of our case. Andrea's integrity, reliability, and professionalism far exceeded my expectations. Thank you Ms. Caster, for getting my daughter the time she needs/wants with her father, you have been like an angel in our corner.

Working with Andrea was a great experience. She was very understanding of my situation and easy to talk to. She was realistic in what she advised me. With her help I was able to avoid going to court. Andrea's prices are very competitive and fair. Her response time to emails and calls was never ...an issue. I have already recommended Andrea to friends and will continue to. I highly recommend her.