Donald Salvatore Desimone

I had a very disappointing experience with this attorney, and based on my experience, I would not recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney who will genuinely fight for their case. When I retained him, I believed I was hiring someone who was prepared to fight tooth and nail for me. He told me ...that I had a very strong case and gave me confidence that he would present the details and evidence to the judge in a way that would give me a strong chance of winning. Unfortunately, my experience after retaining him was very different from what I was led to believe beforehand. I retained him for approximately a year and a half, and during that entire time, he only appeared in court in person once. Most of the time, he appeared remotely. The opposing side consistently appeared in person, and I became increasingly concerned that our lack of in-person representation was not presenting my case in the way I expected or wanted. When I raised my concerns with him after another court appearance where he appeared remotely, instead of having a professional conversation with me about my concerns, he became extremely angry and called me yelling. The following day, he sent me what I felt was an insincere apology and then dropped me as a client. Throughout my time as his client, I also felt that things discussed with me did not always match what ultimately happened or was communicated in court. This left me feeling confused and, ultimately, that I could not rely on the information I was being given about how my case was being handled. Another major frustration was feeling like I was repeatedly being asked for more money while not seeing the level of effort, communication, and representation that I expected when I initially retained him. Overall, I felt that I was not taken seriously as a client. I retained him because I believed, based on what he told me, that I had a strong case and that he was prepared to fight for me. Instead, I ended up feeling disappointed, frustrated, and abandoned as a client. I am sharing my experience because I would want others to know what my experience was before making the decision to retain this attorney. I personally would not use him again and would encourage anyone considering him to ask very specific questions about communication, court appearances, case strategy, fees, and what level of representation they can realistically expect.

From my first contact with Donald DeSimon he was professional, attentive, and took the time to carefully review my request of order for visitation modification in my family law case. He took the time needed to organize and file a large submission of information that I was presenting to the court. His... experience in navigation the judicial system was top notch. Time amount of time and effort he and his team put forth during the whole process made me feel comfortable and at ease during the very stressful time leading up to the court date, I knew that I was in good hands. In court is where he really shined. He presented my case in a very respectful, collected, and thorough manner. He knew how to respond to the opposing counsel's tactics in a way that the judge was able to really hear my side and argued my case eloquently. He was very well prepared, and was ready to fight for my rights as a father. He did an amazing job, and in the end I was granted everything I had asked for in the RFO. During my whole interaction with Don he was very straightforward and honest. I am 100% grateful for all his hard work and help with my case. Don is one of a kind, I highly recommend him to my family and friends that are looking for counsel. Thank you Don!

From the start, Donald was very responsive, and attentive to the details of my case. He was successful in helping me win two cases, on two different occasions, and is definitely a lawyer that I can entrust with any family legal issue. My family and I are truly blessed to have trusted him with our dif...ficult child custody case. Mr. Desimone stands with professionalism and respect in the court room, as his experience allows him to communicate effectively with the judges. Additionally, he always proceeds with caution, and is strategic when tough obstacles are presented in a case. Regarding cost, Donald’s pricing is reasonable and proportionate to the quality of his work.

When I knew I needed a lawyer, I began calling around to gather information (availability, retainer fee, hourly rate, etc.). Every call went to voice-mail. Only one lawyer called me back, Donald DeSimone! On that first call, Don was kind, considerate, and understanding. He answered my questions..., explained the next steps, and told me he would be there for me if I chose to have him represent me. Ultimately, I hired Don. Every step of the way, through two long years dealing with the games, threats, bullying, slinging lies, and false accusations that the other side did, Don remained professional and understanding. Because of his years of experience in family law, he helped me stay the course and walk the straight and narrow. He helped me manage my emotions and expectations against the realities of the law and the antics of the other side. Don was always quick to respond even when office hours were over. He worked hard, revealing his experience and dedication to helping me through this extremely difficult process. In the end, we prevailed​. I highly recommend choosing Donald DeSimone to represent you.