Annabel Murray

One Star Review...I hired Annabel Murray to represent me in a non-marital/non-divorce involved strictly child custody case. The first thing she informed me was that ALL judges require their clients to go to mediation, so let us push to settle out of court. I wasn't looking to save a few dollars, and ...had informed her that my ultimate number 1 concern was the safety and security of my daughter. She completely disregarded my concerns, issues, evidence, etc. Did not even file any motions at my first hearing, but yet again told me don't bother doing anything just to wait until mediation and it will be handled. Well, surprise surprise...nothing was agreed upon at mediation. I could not even get a response from Annabel prior to our court date, she disregarded the documentation I wanted to submit into evidence, and there was barely any communication until the day of the court hearing 30 min prior where she informed me we'd just go in, request mediation, and that would be it. Wait, didn't she tell me the JUDGE would be the one to require mediation, and what about everything that I was asking for to ensure the safety and security of my daughter! I will not detail my private issues with my daughters father, but let me just tell you they are pretty bad. I ended up terminating her representing my case and finding a new attorney that had to file a motion to amend our original petition due to the lack of evidence presented and work and that was completed. Also, her petition documents are pretty much cut and paste that has you fill in, and is standard for EVERYONE. She did not draw up any original documents for my case. If I wanted to file documents myself I would have done so. Would have saved the thousands of dollars I wasted using her to file petitions and set up mediation. Final warning; if you want an attorney to just file your petitions and set up mediation for a really high cost, hire Annabel; otherwise get a qualified attorney if you wish to achieve any of your petitions in your case, and see your case thru to court.

Highly respected by Family Court judges, the Children's Law Center (Annabel Murray and Stacy Fukuhara-Barclay) was selected as guardian ad litem in my divorce. They are strong advocates for children and always focuses on the best interest of the child. Annabel and Stacy are attentive, caring and ex...ceptionally knowledgeable. They became confidant, protector and a friend to my son. I could not have asked for more during a very heartbreaking divorce experience. Always supportive and trustworthy, I give Annabel Murray and Stacy Fukuhara-Barclay the highest recommendation.

Annabel just represented my husband and I in a child custody case where he won back custody of his son from a previous marriage. Many of you know first hand how difficult this situation can be (especially being in my shoes as the new wife and step Mom); navigating through blended family, co-parentin...g, scheduling, financial and other such issues can be a nightmare. Annabel managed to guide us to a win in mediation, avoiding a prolonged and costly court battle, while staying focused on the priority of keeping the child's best interests at the forefront. There is nothing bad anyone can truthfully say about this amazing Attorney. I would seriously consider the source, if someone lost when Annabel was involved, there's more to the story. The children always, always come first with her.