Paige M Etcheverry-Barnes

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.

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!!

Like every one else, i had met with several attorneys & could not make up my mind. I had heard about Paige by several people & then realized my sister uses her. So after having a long conversation with my sister I discovered a close friend of ours was working with her as well. I felt confident this w...as some one I needed to work with. I AM SO GRATEFUL I MADE THAT DECISION!! As busy as she is I am happy she took my case. There are no words that I can use to say what is in my heart right now. Many thanks for all of her support, poise and knowledge of the law and of people's feelings and needs. I didn't really have that much contact with her - which I believe is due to her legal skills - but she made an huge impression on me that softened the stress but most importantly encouraged me to take the next step in what I need to do to move forward. (She is truly an inspiring woman) I am a stronger, optimistic person and confident after working with her and happy that i got to work with her talented staff- that Kelly is a pistol!! Its true she is super busy BUT SHE IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE BY TEXT. (I got her cell phone the day i met her) Yes, you will read a mess of negative reviews from people.. But its probably from people that didn't follow her instructions. I say have a consultation for your self & you decide. But really, i am mostly thankful that she helped me gain what is truly important to me and that is my child, and for fighting to get what is rightfully hers & for her future. At the end of the day its all in what is best for the children involved. Thank you Paige, I am forever in debt with you... I an just glad my EX didn't hire 1st ( i would not have wanted to have been on the other side)