Melvin Stephen Betnun

I should have known better when I received a cold call from Moshe, the office director. At the time, I mistakenly thought he was the attorney. He quickly collected my payment, but after that, communication was minimal or nonexistent. Moshe told me to "sit back and relax" and assured me that he "handl...es cases like mine every day." I became increasingly concerned when no one reached out to discuss legal strategy with me, especially with court just three days away. Eventually, I received a call from Melvin, the actual attorney. Our conversation lasted a total of eight minutes, during which he seemed confused about the charges filed against me. I got the impression that he was incompetent and never asked how I wanted to plead. The deal that was offered to me was terrible, and Moshe, the office manager, even suggested that I accept jail time. I feel cheated by this office. I was misled, and I don't believe anyone was genuinely advocating for me. This experience was no better than having a public defender.

Refered to me through a mutual contact. Knew more about my case upon first visit then i knew myself. Gave me a reasonable and affordable deal for my case, he really works with and for his clients. Literally turned a maximum sentence into all but case being dismissed. I dont know many people in law, b...ut if i needed assistance in the future, id ask him first without any hesitation. Thanks again mel....God bless

The worse lawyer ever did not want to do his job. Basically forced me in to taking the deal like he was the D.A. Calling me a drug addict. 2,450$ for pretrial and did nothing for me that a public defender couldn't do lied to me saying we have a great chance at winning the case then asked for 3,000 mo...re for trail. I pay it we go back to court then he tells me we are 99 percent gonna lose. Don't ever hire him or any one from the law office of David s. Chesley inc.