Michael Lance Seidman

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Michael Lance Seidman

also known as Michael L. Seidman

2.5
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 47 years

Family Lawyer at Bakersfield, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt ... +2 more

2120 24th St Ste 2, Bakersfield, CA

About Michael

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 55%

55%
Divorce and Separation 15%

15%
Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

10%
Child Support 10%

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1995

Location

Law Office of Michael L. Seidman

2120 24th St Ste 2, Bakersfield, CA, 93301-3751

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Michael Lance Seidman's Reviews

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2.5 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Took my money, did nothing and lied to me

At every turn, failed to take up my cause. Couldn't have cared less about my case. Would lie and say he was in court as an excuse for his inactions..I would look on the court website and he would have nothing scheduled. I would communicate my desires and he did nothing. Every e-mail he sent had numer...ous cc's, thus ensuring each person in his office could also bill for looking at his communication! Dont walk, RUN! The truth is an absolute defense.

Posted by topher | October 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Don't even dare

Don't allow him to represent you Charges you tremendous amount and his offices workers only reply if you contact them first. You'll never receive info about your case unless you ask. Tells you in the beginning he's going to help you out but is so unorganized going into court! Same Family Law matte...r for 4 years and still no outcome. Didn't even get to custody & visitation issues that's even more thousands! Thousands of dollars later you will still have nothing accomplished and his office will keep charging you for the same paperwork over and over until you go bankrupt then they will quit on you.

Posted by Richard | November 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Absolut MOST pathetic/competant Attorney

I hired Mr. Seidman because I was referred to by a family member, needless to say I no longer speak to that family member ! Mr. Seidman had told me all these things that he could do for me, and get back for me. Well he's no different than a cheap car salesman that tells you the car your interested in... is a great buy for the price and reliability. He told me he would file certain motions and in the end, not only did he not file them after he told me(after I retained him, of course) he would. His reason, I don't file motions just because, I decide whether it has merit or warrant. Well how is that "Representing" my wants??? He doesn't respond to calls, emails until its the day before court. When I held him accountable, he quit me after only 2 months of representing me. He's intimidated by other attorney's and is so scattered brain when he returned my file to me not only was it missing original documents, it had "Other" clients info in my file! I would say if you took your $5000.00 to Las Vegas you would have a better chance of winning there than winning in court. Good Luck ! Richard Felix

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1995.

Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 1995

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A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Member, Law Office of Michael L. Seidman

Education

1978

San Fernando Valley College of Law

JD

1973

City University of New York, Queens College

BA

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