Loriann Owens

If you are getting this attorney through the Contra Costa County Bar Association, and are getting this attorney on a cheaper retainer, be aware. At first Ms. Owens was helpful and although, did not give much advise, did say she could help me with my request. As my case progressed, however, she did no...t respond to any of my messages, I had to remind her of my court date, and she did not do half the things she said she would do. During my hearing, I had to remind Ms. Owens of specific details pertinent to my case. If I did not have as much evidence as I had, I doubt the hearing would have gone in my favor. I felt as though Ms. Owens did the absolute bare minimum to help with my case. Needless to say, I still have yet to get the remainder of my retainer and get a response from her. There has been no review of billing for hours spent, and she still has my journal which was used for evidence that she has not returned. All my emails, texts, and voicemails have been very professional and have been prefaced with "I understand you are busy..."

If I could give zero stars I would, because we had absolutely the worst experience with Ms. Owens. What should have been a very easy case for us to recover our damages turned into a long dragged out nightmare due to her lack of communication with us or opposing counsel, she cancelled depositions at t...he last minute after we had arranged to take time off from work, failed to inform of us important court dates, and even failed to appear at a court date where we were left to address the judge by ourselves. I believe we would have been much better off representing ourselves in small claims court.

Please be aware that this attorney has very bad communication and most likely is over worked. I hired her and she over promised everything and in the end she did nothing for me. She never filed anything like she said she did. I checked with the courthouse everyday to make sure. I am unable to get a...ny proof of my file from her or even an invoice. In order for me to get any of my money back I am having to take her to small claims. This is so sad because now my daughter is stuck in her current situation for longer. Please do your research before hiring this attorney. And if your referred by a certain legal company which you pay for monthly like I was be even more careful its not worth the discount. Cannot even get her to email me anymore. She promised me an invoice and my file within 7 day on March 7th 2023 IT IS NOW the 15th of march 8 days later and no email's no answered phone calls!!! NOTHING!! I was a little worried when I read her reviews about how someone paid her and she just disappeared. I should've believed it. Please please please be careful with who you choose as an attorney.