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Mary Kathleen Caswell

also known as Kathleen Caswell, Law Offices Of Kathleen Caswell

2.8
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Guardianship, Child Custody ... +2 more

190 N Wiget Ln Ste 103, Walnut Creek, CA

About Mary

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 84%

22 years | 103 cases

84%
Guardianship 7%

22 years | 8 cases

7%
Child Custody 5%

22 years | 6 cases

5%
Child Support 2%

22 years | 2 cases

2%
Estate Planning 2%

22 years | 2 cases

2%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Kathleen Caswell

190 N Wiget Ln Ste 103, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598-2417

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Mary Kathleen Caswell's Reviews

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2.8 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

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Not for the child’s best Interest

Mary Kathleen Caswell, has altered information and facts when handling my child custody case to favor her client (My Husband). Her greed has lead her astray from the main purpose of The Family Court system being involved with families, which is to help families struggling to collaborate together (in ...my case my abusive/cheating husband didn’t think it was sufficient that he was physically/emotionally/verbally abusive and abandoned the Marital home) He still wanted to continue his power and control over me and This scrupulous attorney started Her strategies/tactics that resemble those of terrorist and are by NO MEANS in any child’s BEST INTEREST, It is unfortunate that the Family Law System is being exploited by greedy, malicious, narcissistic Attorney’s such as Mary Kathleen Caldwell. It is such a distressing time when a Marriage is coming to an end and on top of that you have to fight your (cheating/abusive/criminal) spouse in this Family Court System with people like Mary Kathleen Caswell continuing to encourage my Husbands Abuse, Power and Control with NO regard for the child’s true best interest. If you are interested in continuing to inflict trauma on the person whom you married and made kid/s with for nothing more than power and control, and will do it by any means necessary (she will alter electronic communications, change the facts to coincide with her depraved lies) She’s the attorney for you if you have No regard for your child’s best interest and the Trauma that this situation continues to expose the children to.

Posted by Brian | March 22, 2015

Helpful consultation

I called her for urgent help with a family law crisis. Although she didn't have time to take my case that week, she took about fifteen minutes to listen and give solid advice to help me get county authorities to enforce a legal order. She also referred me to a colleague who had the bandwidth to provi...de immediate assistance. Thank you very much!

Mary Caswell

Replied last March 1, 2021

Please remove this review as it alleges there was legal advice provided which never occurs during a 15 minute complimentary introduction call.

Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2013

Nice but lacking

I hired Kathleen to represent me in what should have been a "simple" uncontested divorce. Her YELP reviews were amazing. While she was nice, she lacked the knowledge/experience to work with more skilled counsel and I ultimately had to let her go and hire someone who had more skill. If what you wan...t is basic advice, I'm sure she could help, but the minute another attorney is involved, her lack of experience shows. I would love to have coffee with her or hang out, but I would not want her to be the one giving me or anyone else I care about, advice about how to end their marriage and care for their children.

Mary Caswell

Replied last March 1, 2021

Please provide supporting details regarding the issue where there was difficulty so I will be able to respond appropriately.

Posted by anonymous | August 3, 2013

NICE BUT LACKING IN SKILL/KNOWLEDGE

I HIRED KATHLEEN AFTER SEEING HER REVIEWS ON YELP. I CAN ONLY THINK THAT SHE HAD FRIENDS POST THEM BECAUSE WHILE SHE WAS PLEASANT AND RESPONSIVE, SHE GAVE ME HORRIBLE LEGAL ADVICE. I ENDED UP HIRING SOMEONE ELSE TO CLEAN UP HER MESS. IT'S REALLY TOO BAD BECAUSE PERSONALLY, I REALLY LIKED HER AND I... SUPPOSE SHE MAY BE ALRIGHT WITH BASIC CASES, BUT ANYTHING BEYOND THE SIMPLEST ISSUE, MAKE SURE TO GET A SECOND OPINION.

Mary Caswell

Replied last March 1, 2021

I am just now seeing this review for the first time. First off it appears the review is listed twice. Secondly in both reviews there is not enough detail elaborating "Horrible Legal Advice". Many clients feel that way if they don't win their case or get what they hoped to get. It would be helpful to know more detail . This reviewer also claims to have hired someone else to "Clean Up Her Mess". I request both reviews be removed from my profile unless there is supporting documentation or information that supports these claims of "lack of experience" and "horrible legal advice" and the need to "clean up her mess".

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

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Golden Gate University School of Law

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University of California - Berkeley

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