Richard Eric Anthony Dwyer's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Kirill | January 03, 2011 | Contracts & Agreements

I literally tried 20 some Bay Area lawyers before settling on Richard for all my legal needs.

I tried about 20 lawyers for my contract breach case, as well as my contract drafting needs. The thing about choosing a lawyer, which I hate, is I always feel like I am wasting their time, and that they will charge me an enormous fee to do something really simple for them. Richard had performed... a highly detailed legal analysis of my case, even bringing in a colleague to look at it....without charging me a single penny. He called and spent a half hour on the phone with me explaining everything...and this was all from an email I sent him. He didn't charge me a dime. Later I asked him to draft my contract, and he plainly told me it would only take an hour. He gives you the out-the-door costs right away and does not try to charge you extra. He is also much more informed than a number of attorney's and he VICIOUSLY protects your best interests. This guy will not let anyone trample on you. Once you work with him, you are completely protected.

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Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

AVOID and thank me later

AVOID AT ALL COSTS. If you have unlimited time and patience for needless delays, maybe he’s your guy. For everyone else — run in the opposite direction. I hired Richard for what should have been a simple, uncontested divorce — no kids, a clear asset split, and some paperwork already prepared by m...y previous lawyer. On our first call, he seemed attentive and repeatedly assured me he would “work on my time” — a line I now know was entirely untrue. Once he took over, everything changed. Communication was nonexistent and disorganized, if any. Getting even basic questions answered required multiple follow-ups by email and phone, often over weeks. He frequently started new email threads without resolving or answering my questions in the old ones, and despite promising follow-up call and despite my request multiple times, he never scheduled a single phone call. NOT A SINGLE CALL in the entire year! Numerous calls to the office and all I heard was - "he is busy right now", "do you want to leave a VM?", "he will call you back" but he never did. Over the course of an entire year, the only document he managed to file was his substitution of attorney from the previous lawyer. That’s it. He stalled endlessly on even the smallest changes to the MSA, showed zero initiative, and offered no guidance or strategy. When I finally expressed my frustration, he responded with sarcasm and dismissiveness, even mocking me for wanting to move faster because I had kept the divorce on hold earlier - due to very personal and traumatic reasons that I had shared with him before. His behavior was consistently rude, unprofessional, and indifferent. This case could have been closed long ago if not for his inaction. Instead, I wasted a full year, countless hours, and significant emotional energy. I decided to use self-help after having had enough of his pathetic attitude and guess what? Just about all the forms that he had filled and never filed with the court had multiple mistakes. You're better off just doing DIY than relying on someone like him.

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Posted by Sunni | May 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Absolutely The Worst Attorney Ever!

Richard E. A. Dwyer represented me in my divorce case, which is a domestic violence case. Not only did I lose everything and was left homeless while being represented by him, but after filing for divorce more than 10yrs ago (Jun 23, 2011) I’m still married to my abuser today. I lost my home, all my ...furniture, my vehicles, my business, all my assets, my personal belongings, my family heirlooms given to me by my mother who has passed away, all my Childrens’ awards, thousands of photos and videos, and so much more that can never be replaced… EVERYTHING! After he repeatedly convinced me to “hang in there”, he dragged my case out for more than a decade, and then withdrew from the case. Let me warn you, he talks real good and doesn’t follow through on anything! It was as though he was working for my abuser undercover. He does not operate within the guidelines of the California Family Law. God help you if you hire this man!

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Richard Dwyer

Replied last April 25, 2022

False review. We won the domestic violence trial and further got the restraining order renewed in highly litigated multi-day proceedings before Judge Weinstein. That order remains in place to this day. We further got the client's husband - a well placed Silicon Valley executive - sanctioned thousands of dollars for discovery abuses. We got the client sole physical custody of the parties' son. We obtained support which the client received until their son graduated from high school. Each of these facts can be verified by a review of the Court orders and Santa Clara Superior Court file. Sadly, the client moved to Southern California during the case (I'm in Palo Alto and Mountain View in Northern California) and I had to file a motion to withdraw, which the client tried to oppose. The Court granted my motion and this false review was posted.

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Richard Eric Anthony Dwyer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Clay

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 22

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"I highly endorse Mr. Dwyer. Very experienced and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."

John Fisher

Litigation lawyer | Jul 04

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"I endorse this lawyer. Intelligent and compassionate with superior communication skills."

Jonathan Lacour

Unknown lawyer | May 07

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"One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer."

Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Apr 20

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"I endorse this lawyer. An intelligent and an amazing attorney."

Bernard King

Litigation lawyer | Feb 19

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"Savvy and experienced litigation counsel."

Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 19

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"Well respected in the community and known for effective advocacy for clients!"

Amy Saunders

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 21

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Sean Cleary

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Dec 20

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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Justin Gordon

Unknown lawyer | Oct 09

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"I endorse this lawyer. He is a grade A attorney."

Peter Marek

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 06

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"Mr. Dwyer's reputation in the bay area is well known. His contributions are excellent as are his local endorsements. Reviews tell the whole story! Read Them. If you are in or anywhere near the bay area do yourself a favor and call him first for a consultation."

Steffanie Walczak

Unknown lawyer | Jun 09

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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Dwyer has enriched the Avvo community by sharing his knowledge of the law."

Gina Famularo

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Daniel Williams

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 18

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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Dwyer is one of the top counselors with high ethics and knowledge in the San Hose area. I highly recommend him and believe he is one of the greatest attorneys one could have on their side."

Guy Haskell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 30

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"I endorse Attorney Dwyer without reservation."

Edward Pamintuan

Litigation lawyer | Nov 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Sudeep Bose

Litigation lawyer | May 24

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"The essence of litigation is legal prowess and influence. Mr. Dwyer's influence begins with the source of his legal training - the quintessential home of higher intellect and world renowned litigators - Stanford. One cannot find better. One of his clients interviewed 20 attorneys prior to choosing Mr. Dwyer. That act says everything."

James Garrett

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 13

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"I endorse this lawyer. Richard Dwyer is a talented and well respected divorce and family law attorney who I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a lawyer who really cares about his clients."

John Kitta

Litigation lawyer | Apr 29

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"I endorse Richard Eric Anthony Dwyer. Mr. Dwyer is a rock solid Attorney/Litigator. For those in need of his services in the Mountain View area, he has the experience and great credentials a client needs to be confident in their attorney’s legal experience and abilities. Those in the Mountain View area should not hesitate to consider retaining the services of Mr. Dwyer."