Joseph James Bell

I hired Joe Bell for a consultation regarding a complex 11-year partnership involving physical, emotional, and financial abuse. Instead of providing meaningful advice, he wasted the first half of the session talking about irrelevant topics, like Lee Marvin and his movies, without asking about my situ...ation. When I finally shared my concerns, I felt cross-examined rather than supported. He demanded witnesses for minor details, like every plant I’d tended or whether I slept at the residence nightly, which felt aggressive and irrelevant. When I realized the consultation wasn’t helpful and asked for his professional opinion on alternatives to a Marvin action—such as pursuing a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO), preventing unlawful eviction, or securing promised cryptocurrency—he offered no guidance. Instead, he told me to go to the courthouse for self-help services. I paid for a consultation expecting expert advice and was willing to hire him, but he provided no meaningful assistance. I left in tears, feeling dismissed and unheard. Save your money and find a lawyer who listens and cares about your case.

Joseph Bell defended me from false accusations and navigated me through a difficult time in my life. His extensive knowledge and experience in family law, along with his professional demeanor facilitated a successful outcome. My daughter and I are forever grateful for his service and I can highly rec...ommend Mr. Bell without reservation.