Arthur John Lacilento

Art shower up late to my child support case nearly missing it all together. That should have been my first warning about him and how much he cared about my case. After retreating to the judges quarters with the judge and other lawyer he rushes out saying i got you 47 days visitation in for you in th...e child's birth state of Hawaii where I live (mom left and was not even in California for six months but they forced to have jurisdiction) I pay all travel expenses and 500 a month for one child when I was self employed making 10-14 dollars an hour. The best part of the deal he said is you get to be with you child given 10 notice when you are in California. He took me for all I had, didn't work to help me and persuaded me to agree to pay over 30% of my income. Mom ended up violating all my visitation rights and now I'm left with an outrageous debt in child support enforcement agency cause between the two state agencies the will never address my order to reflect my actual circumstances, that I have other children and didn't make enough to be ordered to pay this much. I swear he took a bribe from the other lawyer and forced their agenda on me cause he sure didn't fight for me and my child to have time to sustain a meaningful relationship and left me indebted to the state for his care-less action regarding my child's welfare. If I could go back in time I'd have fired him when he came huffing out of the judges quarters with his brother on the phone saying " take it! Take it! It's a great deal ask my brother he's a lawyer he will tell you take the deal!" And proceeds to press his cell phone to my ear where his brother is echoing the same thing. Horrible representative, foul person. I'd have done better on my own knowing nothing about law and legal procedures. The mom ended up violating all my court appointed visitation anyway. Aggravating or simply denying them. I'm my experience I could never suggest to anyone to hire this excuse for a human to represent the fact in an important case that will shape your dynamics with your child. Zero ⭐ if I could have rated that. Look elsewhere for representation if you care about your self, your life and your loved ones

Art has been my attorney for over 5 years. Having an ex who is stubborn, my case has been long, drawn out, and extremely difficult (everyone has rights). During this time, I have come to learned that there is a process to the legal system that is complicated and I am very thankful that Art has been t...here to fight for me and my children. His knowledge of the law and his strategic sense has protected us and given my children immense support. He fights for what is right. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking child custody, support, or divorce issues.

I hired Mr La Cilento over a year ago. Mr. La Cilento and Sue are dedicated to their clients. They actually care unlike most attorneys that are in the business for the alimighty dollar. Right away I knew I hired the right attorney. Mr. Lacilento fights for justice and he knows the law. He is very str...ategic and knows exactly what needs to be done. He truly looks out for his clients every step of the way. He is unbelievable in trial and uncovers what needs to be exposed. If you want an attorney that will fight for your rights and your child this is the attorney. I learned to sit back and follow Mr. Lacilento and Sue's directions. I highly recommend Mr Lacilento he is an expert in this corrupt system. I will not allow anyone else to touch my case. I have had other attorneys and Mr. La Cilento has had to pick up the pieces. He is even recommended by Shawn Mc Millian which speaks volumes. Mr. La Cilento works hard for me and all his clients he has clearly paved his way to the top. He will not mislead you he is honest and he will fight for you. Mr. La Cilento also has a strong faith which I believe drives his fight for justice in a corrupt system. Art and Sue truly are a blessing. I could not have made it through this system without Mr. La Cilento and his staff. I recommend Mr. La Cilento to everyone who needs an attorney. Simple the BEST you will not be disappointed.

I was referred to Mr. Lacilento by a woman who leads pro-parent (anti-DCFS) advocacy groups and she's proven to know her stuff, without a doubt. Art has been described as a fighter many times and having seen him in action, there is no question that that is exactly what he is. After hearing all the ...atrocious lies and twisted truths about me as presented by the opposing counsel, I didn't think my daughter and I had a chance in the world at having the allegations dropped. He proved me wrong. He's AMAZING. LET HIM DRIVE. He knows what he's doing and everyone in these courts knows and respects him. He had me and my family's best interests at heart at every turn and I believe he will do the same for you.

I reached out to Art for some advice involving my four children and a very vindictive social worker. I had a hearing the next day, things were not looking well and my attorney had a family emergency. I was honest and open that I had already retained an attorney and was simply seeking advice. Art, had... no financial incentive to help me, none whatsoever, I was just hoping he'd offer me some advice, as I'd heard he was the top dog in fighting Social Services. He asked me what time my hearing was, what courtroom it was in and told me he had to be at the same court that day and would meet with me. He took the time to offer me advice several times throughout the day. Spoke with the attorneys, argued on my kids behalf out in the hall and all out of the goodness of his heart. I've retained many attorneys over the past eight years, as a result of my husband's death. I've yet to meet one attorney who truly had no financial gain and cared enough to help. I took the time to write this review because this is an attorney who actually is passionate about what he does and who cares about protecting the families caught in this awful system. All four of my children were returned home that day. Art, you are a true crusader for justice and a man who cares about the families caught in this ugly system. On behalf of myself and my children, a big thank you for renewing our faith in the concept of an attorney who actually cares about the children he fights for......