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Michael Andrew Carlovsky

4.1
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Bakersfield, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Child Support

5001 California Avenue, Suite 212, Bakersfield, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 33 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

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Michael A. Carlovsky

5001 California Avenue, Suite 212, Bakersfield, CA, 93309

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Michael Andrew Carlovsky's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Child Support

Posted by Aimee | October 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Returned to Court

I had to return to court a year later after my divorce was final. My ex-husband remarried and he wanted to reevaluate child visitation. Mr. Carlovsky took my case and even got me an increase in child support. Visitation was settled and fair for both parities. The only problem was with my ex's attorne...y and the laziness of their staff which required Mr. Carlovsky's team to work harder on my behalf. I am satisfied and recommend them.

Posted by Sarah | October 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Above and beyond

First, I'd like to say that anytime you need a family lawyer, life isn't going great but it will get better. Lawyers are expensive but necessary and Mike Carlovsky treated me with the utmost respect when he could have turned me away. I had started my divorce by hiring an inexpensive lawyer that was ...so inept I temporarily lost custody of my kids to their father. Mike took over my case and he and his staff made the transition easy for me. Ultimately, he helped me get my children back. I was awarded child support and even some court costs. Second, the court system is an extremely slow process. Patience is key. Mike and Sarah eased my nerves by explaining how it all works and made the process go as quickly as possible. Mike and his team went above and beyond. They explored every avenue, answered every question, eased my nerves and won my case. I couldn't recommend them more!

Posted by Kimmie | October 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Completely Satisfied

I hired Michael Carlovsky to represent me in a child custody and support case where I had previously represented myself. Carlovsky and his staff showed me the utmost respect and professionalism. When Mr. Carlovsky was attending other cases in court his paralegal Sarah always responded to my question...s and concerns within a timely manner; they were always accessible to my needs. Mr. Carlovsky fought for everything that I wanted and needed for my child, and won! He and his staff are well educated and know the law. I am forever grateful for what Carlovsky Law Office did for my child and I.

Posted by JOHN | October 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

AWESOME

I interviewed several attorneys before hiring Mr. Carlovsky to handle a child custody / child support issue. Family Court is never a comfortable place to be, but Mike and his team, including Sarah, did an outstanding job in representing me through the entire process. I was always kept informed of t...he status of my case and ultimately had as favorable an outcome as was possible. I highly recommend Mr. Carlovsky.

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Ripped off

Hired him for an uncontested divorce with uncontested child custody. He said it was a simple divorce and wouldn't cost more than the retainer. Wanted to be sure I got alimony and child support. He assigned my case to a paralegal named Sarah, who treated me terrible. Couldn't get return emails or cal...ls. I was charged almost double and the paper work is wrong. I was told he's no longer my attorney and I am unable to get any of the mistakes fixed. I have to get a new attorney. I'm disgusted.

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1992

American Jurisprudence Award,

Associations

Kern County Bar Association

Member

State Bar of California

Member

2000 - 2000

Kern County Family Law Bar Association

President

Education

1992

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

California Polytechnic University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

N/A

Unknown Kern County Local Rules for Appointment of Minor's Counsel
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