Paige M Etcheverry-Barnes

When I hired Paige I was so depressed because my daughter had just been taken away and custody given to my ex. Without her I would have never been able to turn the tables around. She told me to be patient and we would be able to get custody back. She is very expensive but she did what no other att...orney could do. Words can not express how thankful I am to have hired her.

Paige was a strong lawyer who fought for our daughters well being. Like most, this was our first experience in court. This was not only hard and difficult emotionally for us, but confussing process. She helped graciously every step of the way and was compassionate for the well being of our child. We ...wouldn't have chooses anyone else to help us. Thanks again Paige

I wish there was another lower rating scale below poor, because that is what Paige is. She is Terrible! It has been one of the most frustrating times in my life!! She was frustrating!! I do not know how ohers can rate this woman as an excellent attorney. I believe she takes on EVERY case and she is... VERY QUICK to take your money, but be prepared to NEVER get a phone call back. The receptionist has her head in the clouds and seems to not have a clue of what is going on in the office . I do not know how she got that job. As far as being represented by Paige, I had to do all of the leg work, ask and ask again what is going on. I had to give her ideas, and sent her many emails pleading for her help. She NEVER spoke to me before any hearings, if I even had one. HMMMM, let's see, I had her for almost two years and almost every hearing was either postponed or canceled. The cancels were because she lost her car keys in LA, her daughter was in the hopital and this excuse happened two times, she was sick, the minors council was sick, and her daughter as well. A few others I can not remember. After almost two years of this and $7000 later, the case was still not completed. She charges the minimum of a 1/2 hour even if it was a 5 minute telephone call or a few texts. OMG! I never got a bill stating how my money was being spent, although they were quick to send a late notice! How can it be late if you never get a notice telling you how your money is being spent.? I had to ask to have the statements printed. I would pick them up, as to not incure any other charges heaven forbid. I can't believe she charged me for the court dates that were postponded due to her problems!!! After she wanted another $2500 to go on for the modification, I sought guidence and was advised to fire her and represent myself. It was the best thing I ever did!! The only half way decent person in that office is Kelly, her paralegal. That is if you can ever get her on the phone. She charges half of what Paige does and is willing to answer all of your questions, and usually follows through with what she has told you. Again, minimum charge is for a 1/2 hour even for a 10 minute phone call so be prepared!! I was warned about Paiges lack of follow through, but when I met her she was a tiger and that was what I wanted and needed. She was no way near that AND IT CAUSED ME MUCH GREIF !

I had a Grandparent rights case with Paige. I pd $7,500. Our case took over 1yr. There was no testimony given during this time. I tried numerous times to contact Paige without success. She cancelled phone conferences that had been set. She was a noshow at her office conference.(Bakersfield is a ...2oo mi trip for me), She canceled at least 3 court dates to personal reasons (dentist etc.) I felt very under represented.

Paige was very helpful in the beginning and I was impressed with her tenacity and responsiveness. But then because of the father a 730 was ordered, Paige and I were totally in favor of it so that it would bring out the truth. Then a month after it was ordered she gave me the name of the Doctor who wa...s to review us, it didn't match the one agreed to in court. She said she would never send us to that evaluator because he was a horrible, mean person who only took money and didn't make diligent reviews. However she in fact made a mistake and agreed to the horrible evaluator. I felt that she was distracted, when I experienced her mistake of an evaluator which took more than a year and lived through that hell, I had no choice but to leave her. I had nearly $1000 left in my account, not only did she find a way to use it up, she charged beyond it and is still trying to bill me for services that never happened. She guilted me for firing her. In addition right before I made my decision, she rehired a past attorney friend who had serious issues, he paralegal decided it was time to leave as well. Because of Paiges mistake and a refusal to own up to it, I have now spent an additional $20,000 and am still not finished. Shame on her for making a mistake that is dragging a family through this hell for almost three years now and still not finished.