Michael W Seidel

I hired Michael Seidel to help me fight a custody battle against my daughter’s mother, after she had taken our daughter out of state and exposed her to drugs and domestic violence. The odds were against me, as I had never had any type of custody and had always been geographically separated from my d...aughter and her mother. Michael diligently built a case, conducting a through investigation that exposed my daughter’s mother’s nefarious activities. He identified and lined up key witnesses for trial, and subpoenaed damaging phone records, emails and 911 calls. In the end I was awarded sole legal and physical custody. Now thirteen years later my daughter is about to start college at a prestigious university. All thanks to Michael. I’ve seen a few negative comments on here and they all seem to revolve around money. As an attorney myself, I can tell you that quality representation is always costly, but never as costly as poor representation. Although Michael was not cheap, he was not unreasonable either, and the work he delivered was worth every dime in the end.

Hired Michael Seidel in spring 2018. He never answered emails or phone calls. He presented me with a marital settlement agreement that was so one sided..for the other side!. He then tried to bully me into accepting it. I had the agreement looked over by another attorney, who recommended I fire him on... the spot. He has been suspended from the bar TWICE! Check OSB website yourself (which I didn't). I promised myself, when divorced (hired another attorney), I would let others know. Save yourself 10k for work not done. Avoid at all costs

When I hired Michael Seidel to represent me in October 2011, it was a very stressful and emotional time for me. I wanted to fight for Sole Custody of my child which I eventually received. Mr. Seidel took my money ($5,000) but his representation for me was nothing short of terrible. He did not... fight for me and my rights, but after the first $2,500 I gave him to start my case, he blew through that within two months and wanted "another $2,500 to move forward on my case. Sad. Needless to say I fired him as my attorney and found a much better one who fought for me. I wouldn't refer him to anyone !

Mike was well prepared for my case, almost always available as the situation changed over the course of a couple months, and was empathetic to the situation at hand. He kept my priorities in mind, giving me every chance he could to see my child while my situation was unfolding, and even after the res...training order filed against me was dismissed. I highly recommend Mr. Seidel to anyone with a family law issue.

When I was served divorce papers I didn't know what to do. I called Michael Seidel for legal help. He explained the process to me and led me through a strategic response. Then things got complicated, much more complicated. Mike has been my guide over the last two years through a protracted, highly li...tigious, contentious divorce. He handled a multitude of legal filings, hearings, trials, lawsuits and complaints all with knowledgeable and strategic guidance in a professional and ethical manner. In addition to top notch service and professionalism he really cares about his clients and the outcome of the case. Though a protracted case like mine comes with a cost his services fully warrant his fees. Thank you Mike, you salvaged my life. Really.