Amanda Marie Francuz

Amanda Marie Francuz

also known as Amanda Marie Dorado

1.8
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 18 years

Family Lawyer at Redlands, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

1030 Nevada St Ste 105, Redlands, CA

About Amanda

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 85%

19 years

85%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Amanda Marie Francuz

1030 Nevada St Ste 105, Redlands, CA, 92374

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Amanda Marie Francuz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

1.8 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

Posted by Anna | February 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Deceitful

She lied from the beginning in telling me that I could secure CA jurisdiction when it was clear under the law that AZ had jurisdiction but she took my money and wasted my time anyway. Then she tried to collect for the balance when the judge sent the case to AZ which was clearly where it should have b...een all along. She made only one court appearance and even then when the judge called her name in my case, she was so busy texting on her phone that she didn't hear and the judge had to loudly repeat herself. Ms. Dorodo then jumped and got up. All other appearances were made by someone else. She hardly answered the phone, hardly returned phone calls or emails. Now I just found out I have a collection on my credit for a ridiculous amount from some collection agency I've never heard from!!?? She has my current address so there's no excuse! This attorney needs to be reported and sued!

Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Horrible ethics

Hired her to represent me and all I got was a huge bill for 1 court appearance. Didn't listen to me for what I wanted so I quit. I wanted my son left out of the whole thing. He was 17 and had his own mind. All she cared about was her money. The more court the more she could charge. So I never contact...ed her again after one court appearance and 1 office visit. Then she said me for the whole bill. Nice ethics. Go on to the next attorney. I have to give a star for this review and she doesn't deserve that.

Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

worst representation ever.

not to be too specific with details but i hired amanda dorado from dorado and dorado law firm and from the get go it was nothing but a crap show and charge after charge for anything and everything. she didn't go once to a single court case she sent her assistant who i didn't hire and had absolutely n...o experience, was late TWICE to court, and in the end did absolutely nothing for me to take about $6000 for filing a couple papers, 3 emails , and one sit down. the entire thing was a sham and i recommend if you want a good lawyer on your side DO NOT hire Dorado and Dorado. Worst lawyer i've ever used.

Posted by Helena Grubel | August 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DOES NOT LISTEN

Amanda pawns off her responsibilities, does NOT communicate what judges will look at. Does not listen to what we paid her for. Charges for stuff she did not do. Changed her hourly 1/2 way through our case. Used a para legal in her office that was horrible. Wrong weekends on the custody paperwork for ...our work schedules. WE PAID FOR NOTHING

Posted by Jen | January 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mrs. Amanda Dorado was the best. I would never use anyone else

Attorney Amanda got my kids back for me from my ex who took them and tried to get custody after I had one mishap in my life. I was so frantic about it all and Ms. Amanda handled it and i got my kids back. My kids dad hired a lawyer before me and I didn't have a lawyer and I was trying to win on my ow...n but i kept losing time with my kids at the court dates. I was so scared and had almost no money but Ms Amanda got my kids back to me. She taught me a lot about how to handle my ex and I want to thank Ms. Amanda for everything she did. She was the best.

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Amanda Marie Francuz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adam Jackson

Family lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Dorado

Family lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kenneth Ricks

Family lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Amanda and I worked together on several very complicated Family-Civil Law hybrid cases and she demonstrated a thorough knowledge of Family Law as well as a very strong work ethic and dedication to her client's interests. For someone searching for a Family Law attorney, just know that you couldn't expect any better than Amanda."

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Darren Pirozzi

Family lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Buttacavoli

Family lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Amanda as a fellow family law attorney for several years. She is a passionate, knowledgeable, ethical and committed family law attorney. For these and other reasons I endorse Amanda as a family law attorney."

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Craig Darling

Family lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Amanda for many years and she is a top notch family law attorney in Southern California. Amanda is smart, dedicated, and absolutely devoted to her clients. I highly recommend Amanda to all potential clients."

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James Madden

Family lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly competent and aggressive."

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Kenneth Minesinger

Litigation lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Diane Hartog

Family lawyer

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Christopher Dorado

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kenneth Ricks

Personal injury lawyer

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Kenneth Minesinger

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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James Madden

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Professional Conduct Award, Carroll Lawson, Esq.

Work Experience

2015 - 2017

Partner, Dorado & Dorado, APLC

2009 - 2015

President, Empire Legal Group, APLC

2007 - 2015

Associate Attorney, Law office of Carrol Lawson

Associations

2011 - Present

Federal Bar Association

NA

2009 - Present

San Bernardino Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2010

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Marriage of Williams

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Education

N/A

Western State Univ COL

law

N/A

Univ of Redlands

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2017

California Divorce & Family Law Lawyers Family Law Attorney

2016

Dorado & Dorado, APLC annual corporate retreat

Contempt in Family Court: Defending and Prosecuting

Publications

2017

Divorce & Family Law Issues in CA Grandparents' Rights in CA

2017

Divorce & Family Law Issues in CA Guardianship Law & Procedure

2016

Inland Empire Family Law Website Child Support in California: Updated

2016

Inland Empire Family Law Issues Adoptions in California

2016

2016

CA Divorce & Family Law Issues Father's Rights in CA

2016

Divorce & Family Law Issues in CA Restraining Order in CA

Languages

English

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