Paige M Etcheverry-Barnes

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.

The heading says it all. I too had two previous attorneys prior to Paige, and it cost me losing custody of my child. Completely. No legal custody or anything. I had read the reviews on her and was shocked because so many people referred me to her why would so many people say horrible things on here? ...I met with her and felt extremely safe with her. She told me I should have never lost my daughter and we will fight to get her back. My ex hired the number 1 rated attorney and most expensive in bakersfield. She was never intimidated by him and never backed down. Within five months of her representing me, I got full custody and primary again. She is very busy because she is a GREAT attorney, so I ne we expected her to call me back and quite frankly I would rather pay a paralegal rate for a phone call than an attorney rate. She always answered any question I had within minutes of texting her. There are truly no words I can describe for kelly either. When I felt weak, she made me feel strong, when I was worried, she took away my fears. Her and Paige never told me any false hope. They always are very straight forward and tell you what to expect. I would have never got my baby back If it wasn't for her. She didn't charge an arm and leg, and honestly I would have paid four times what I did to keep her, she is that good. I always wonder if reviews are accurate and trust me, if I could recommend anyone, it would hands down be Paige. As a mother you want your kid with you and safe from harm and danger. Where I was, I can honestly say I would never have gotten primary custody back let alone legal. her father got very little hours with her after I won primary, and for the best interest of my child, I have decided to mediate with him and give him more hours and nights for the best interest of my daughter, even though I know had Paige gone to trial, he would have got way less time. Paige never was upset I wanted to mediate or said no. She knew we would win at trial but she honestly does want the best for your children! She is God sent and I truly owe her the world for bringing my baby back home!! I highly recommend her, she is the best! Truly an angel!!

I can't say enough about Ms. Etcheverry. I had used a prior divorce attorney and was getting no where! I didn't even have visitation with my son and I was paying more than I could afford in support. When I hired Ms. Etcheverry she told me what she thought she could do and that's exactly what she di...d. I now see my son on a 50/50 equal basis. I got exactly what I wanted in the division of property and I can now afford to live again. Ms. Etcheverry is busy but she is 5star the best. She will give you her cell number and I used it and was always answered either within seconds or an hour tops. If you don't hire her, you will be so sorry when your x does! Hire her immediately. Thank you to her and her staff I could not have done it without them.