Donald Ray Anderson

I hired Don Anderson for contempt of court and visitation hearing. Long story short, he did nothing for me. He told me to not show up in court on my court hearing date because he said it was just going to be continued so I was foolish enough to listen to him and I didn't show up. The judge was angry ...because nobody was there on my behalf and issued a temporary order in the other parties favor. Don Anderson's office charged me $270 for nothing, sent a fax right away to the court house to let them know Don Anderson would not be representing me because I fired him but they have not refunded me my money as of yet. His secretary stated she mailed it yesterday.

I have been with Mr. Anderson's office for probably about 3-4 years. I paid the retainer up front, met with Don personally and he is a very down to earth no holds barred attorney. He has no problem speaking his mind to you and being honest with you about what is or could happen. He does what it is th...at you ask him to do. He is worth every penny spent! (trust me, I've spent my share). I had another attorney in the area for my divorce and do not like the way she handled anything because I didn't come from money or a famous family name around town. Don treated me with dignity and respect, the same as I ask or expect from anyone else. The office staff has been nothing but wonderful! Whenever I call in to the office they do what they can to help me. My primary form of communication is email and I have not ever gone more than a day, if even that before I have a response. They have no qualms about asking what they need and having you review the information for accuracy and to ensure that it is what "YOU" want. They have ALWAYS provided me with great results and have at times, I feel, bent over backwards and gone out of their way to help me with my case(s). I had interviewed attorneys prior to choosing Don Anderson, and their respect for the profession and their willingness to help those in need, were not comparable to those offered by Don Anderson and his staff. Mary and Denise in the office are always there when you need them and I would HIGHLY recommend for any of your family and child needs. He is knowledgeable in many areas of Family Court Services and his office staff are very efficient with form preparation and submission. I do not believe that any of my forms have ever been submitted untimely or incorrectly. They are wonderful!!!

I hired Mr. Anderson for contempt and child custody. I paid the 3500.00 retainer and in one month he did no work. He never filed the contempt as he said he would and when I tried to fire him his office said I could NOT get back my 2800.00 balance due. I filed a complaint with CalBar and he did ret...urn the remainder after I wrote a demand letter letting him know his refusal to refund my large retainer was unconsionable in California. I quickly found another attorney who worked out very well, but Mr. Anderson's office will tell you what you want to hear just to get you off the phone and nothing gets done on your behalf. I feel bad for other clients who are told they cannot get their retainer back even if he has done very little or nothing for you in court.