Paige M Etcheverry-Barnes

Paige M Etcheverry-Barnes

3.9
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 30 years

Child custody Lawyer at Bakersfield, CA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation, Guardianship

2030 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

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Law Of P Etcheverry-Barnes

2030 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA, 93301

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Paige M Etcheverry-Barnes's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by David | December 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

What a Disappointment

I needed a lawyer quickly and she stepped up, noted I was getting screwed on a TRO and offered to help at a fixed cost. Sounded great. Three years of delays and non-existent communication later the only thing I accomplished was getting three years older. An "questionable" restraining order filed i...n 2019 has yet to see a courtroom (that's temporary?). During a recent attempt to schedule I watched in horror as lawyers dickered over a date as a hearing the judge wanted to schedule in December got pushed into April 2023. My kids, who were taken from me under false pretenses and against their will at age 10 and who have asked to be returned to me, will be 14 before that date. She didn't care. When I raised a fuss she fabricated an excuse to drop me. I'll never get back the years. Maybe a little more attention to the case and a little less time at her vacation home in Italy would have made a difference. Communication was non-existent. Occasionally I was forwarded communication from my Ex's attorney but my own inquiries were largely ignored. When I finally reached a breaking point and asked for a meeting, that's when I was dropped. Even that was classless. A face-to-face meeting with a paralegal was cancelled, rescheduled for a later date with Ms. Etcheverry-Barnes, and then again cancelled in favor of a phone call in which she quit. After three years there was no more money in it. What's right or fair took a back seat.

Posted by Mike | April 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Exceptional Attorney

I've had the unfortunate need to use Ms. Etcheverry a handful of times over the last decade or so. My cases have ranged from Dissolution of Marriage to Custody and Abandonment. Ms. Etcheverry has exceeded my expectations every time. Her staff is friendly, compassionate and understand how to deal with... a client who is going through some of the toughest situations in their life. Ms. Etcheverry is outstanding in Court and is not scared to take your case to Trial if necessary. I cannot recommend her enough! I would not waste time with another consultation, this is the Attorney you need.

Posted by Kristine | July 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

GLAD I HIRED HER.

I hired Paige in January of 2020 to represent me a divorce and help me keep custody of my kids. It was a very hard time in my life and Paige and her staff helped me through the process which I could never have done on my own. I would highly recommend her.

Posted by AlexA | January 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Family Attorney in all of Kern County

I will start by saying this.. that if you do not hire Paige as your Attorney, you better pray that your EX DOESN'T. Our family is so thankful for Paige and her staff. Because of Paige, our Family is together and we have the children in a safe and loving home. Paige is very strong at knowing the ...law and all of the different codes and sections of the law. Paige knows what to say and when to say it and we are always so confident anytime we walk into the court room with her on our side. We are so thankful that we retained Paige and that the other side didn't, and especially if you are a parent trying to fight for custody of your children, there isn't a better Attorney in town. Paige knows how to get your children for you and keep your children for you especially if you are a parent trying to place the best interest of your children first. Paige will not be bullied and she will stand up and fight her heart out for you and your family. We have come to the realization that most attorneys in town do not want to take on Paige because of how smart she is and how deep she studies your case. There is a reason why Paige has so many clients jumping from one court room to the next while other attorneys just sit around all day waiting for their "one" trial for the day. Paige took our case very seriously and more importantly she took our case personally and fought for our family like it was her own. Paige has laughed with us, cried with us, and been there for us in our most stressful and difficult times of need. She has become like family to us. Most Attorneys end up costing about the same money by the time it's all over and we decided for our family that we only wanted to the best. Family/divorce court is extremely important in determining the outcome of the rest of your life so don't gamble by choosing a cheap attorney. Do yourself a favor and at least set up a consultation with Paige and you will know right away that you've made the right decision. We were referred to Paige from four different friends/family that had retained Paige and they were all very pleased and thankful for the outcome that Paige was able to secure for them and their children and family. I will finish by saying this.. if you do not hire Paige, you better pray to God that your EX DOESN'T.

Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Can not say enough - hire her

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.

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Education

1995

California Pacific School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

San Diego State Univ

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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