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Merlin L. Reed Jr

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Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 47 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Simi Valley, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

5775 E Los Angeles Ave Ste 228, Simi Valley, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1986
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1986

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Law Offices of Merlin L. Reed Jr

5775 E Los Angeles Ave Ste 228, Simi Valley, CA, 93063

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Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2013 | Alimony

No Representation.

Merlin L. Reed, Jr. did nothing to properly represent me in my divorce. I gave him stacks of documentation on my behalf, but he never reviewed any of it. He was never prepared on any of our court appearances. I provided Mr. Reed with my monthly income and expenses for a 6 month period. None of it... was ever presented to the court. He was agreeable to my former husband receiving spousal support plus half of my retirement account, while retaining his retirement account as sole and separate property. I dug through old tax returns and provided Mr. Reed with the evidence that my former husband's retirement account was community property. The end result is a simple divorce over nothing in the way of community assets cost me over $11,000 and took over a year to settle. I am forced to pay spousal support each month, which I cannot afford. I had to sell my home and now renting at a much higher amount. I would not recommend him.

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Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1986.

Disbarment issued in CA, 1986

updated on 10/14/2011

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

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Mid Valley College of Law

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