Corinne Rae Coston

On 7/30/2021, I contacted Ms. Coston for an initial consult. We spoke by phone. I informed her that I would like to meet with her for an in person consult as soon as possible. She stated that she does only telephone calls right now. I informed her that I had too much evidence for her to go over and... that an in person consult would be ideal. She asked if I had been vaccinated. I replied that yes, I had, due to my profession deeming it mandatory. She agreed to an in person consultation at her office on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 @ 12:00 pm. The fee as stated was $300 for the one hour consult. She told me to bring all of my evidence. On 8/4 @ 8:28 a.m., I called Ms. Coston's office to confirm and left a voicemail. I did not hear back. At 11:45, I arrived at Ms. Coston's office. No one answered the door. I attempted to knock several times to no avail. I waited until 12:00 and tried again. Still no answer. At 12:02 p.m., Ms. Coston calls me and states that she "is not in the office, obviously" (there was someone that I could see in the window typing on a computer). I informed her that we had an in person meeting at noon, which she stated that she did not remember. I recounted our previous conversation. She stated that "I could take the phone consult, or find another attorney." I had driven from Santa Rosa to Stockton for this appointment. I had no other business iN Stockton. Wasted 200 mile round trip.

I hired Corinne to help with a messy divorce involving kids. She was blunt but presented herself as the typical “bulldog” lawyer that was going to fight for me and ensure my ex didn’t screw me over financially. Instead what I got were wasted dollars and someone difficult to get ahold of, taking somet...imes days to respond. A week before the biggest court date involving different custody terms I get a message from my ex asking me why I signed a form and dropped my lawyer. I stated I never signed a form on the particular date and was still under the impression we were under contract. I come to find out she used a fork she made me sign at the beginning which she stated “in case you ever find another lawyer” but instead filled it out as if I voluntarily dropped her, which I didn’t and was a lie. She never emailed me and my calls to the office went to VM. BUT when I called from a different number I got an answer from the paralegal who was dodgy and claimed she didn’t know too much on why Corinne dropped me and how she was “surprised” Corinne didn’t call or email me. She stated I should expect a check and a letter in the mail. Weird. Don’t recommend her at all. She is misleading.

At first she sounded great straight forward but as time went by and court came around not so much. I email and called the Thursday before court on Monday to check on case. We were asking for full custody, attorney fees , current and back child support that was false. and I ask her and her assistant... to request a I&E from my ex attorney witch and ask for a month extension and Corinne gave them only I got no awnser and response to email. Morning of court she asking for a 2-2-3 visitation not full custody that we talk about and told the judge she did not get a response from other party attorney. They argue I broke a rule by using volgar language but we did not have evidence to prove them wrong because we did not have there response of false lie. Of course I lost time with my son and now have to drive 6 to 8 hr to get him for one over night. Corinne assistant informed me they had ther response that Friday before court but Corinne did have it nor did I get it to prove there lies While in Corinne office to get awnser she tells me to pay my back child support this it all my fualt witch was and I did not give her the information she needed. Me and my fiancé sat with her assistant several times going over what papers I had and I supply her with any and all papers they email asking for. Very very poor job. If she didn't want to take on my case then she should have said no. Instead I'm now out lots of money I could have done better with out a attorney

Corinne was straight to the point. No beating around the bush. Made my divorce hassle free which in turn made it so much more less stressful for me. Cathy was also phenomenal. She always answered my questions within a timely manner. They definitely made my divorce a pleasant experience. I would highl...y recommend her.

If you have a divorce and property matter, don't waste your time looking for a 'good' attorney - get the BEST legal team with Ms. Coston and her paralegal Cathy. She didn't waste my time, funds or personal emotions - she gets the job done and watches your back. Excellent communications, fast respon...se and filing, all done professionally and with the most current legal knowledge of court practice. She's a go-getter who gives it to you straight and follows through. Huge weight lifted off my shoulders from beginning to end. You won't have to wait, re-hire someone else or ever wonder what your status is! I'm extremely grateful and would recommend them to anyone!