Mariko Kathryn Doerner

I hired Ms. Doerner to explore a custody change despite her mixed reviews, understanding that the family law experience can inspire strong emotions. My experience however, was consistent with the criticisms. Prior to hiring her I was told what I wanted to hear. Afterward, communication was extremely ...poor. I didn’t need my hand held, but her office was just not responsive. During the rare meeting, I was talked at rather than listened to. Filing took months. The process was disorganized. The strategy was never provided so I racked up extensive charges a) asking for direction, and b) providing useless information. We drafted and filed unnecessary documents. When I asked about inconsistencies, I was told that she hadn’t said what she’d previously told me. The bulk of her effort during the hearing was reiterating what had previously been litigated, then she could not respond to the (clearly irritated) commissioner when he asked specifically for justification for the hearing. Afterward, I received all the months of bills at once. I am left with the impression that Ms. Doerner did not have time or attention for my case. I cannot speak to her legal abilities or advice since those were never really demonstrated to me.

This attorney has cost my husband thousand of extra money because she wouldn't do her part in a timely fashion and to date still is holding up the process by not signing a doocument to close this case. Which will cost my husband even more if we have to file a motion to take her to court to force her... to appear in order to get her signature. Beware all who come in contact with this women she is so unethical in her practices. Please if you have experienced these kinds of interactions before with her please let's all hold her accountable and report her miss conduct to the bar

Working with Marni on my Divorce was frustrating to say the least but working with her Assistant Olivia was hell. She is completely rude on the phone and dismissive of my concerns. She made numerous mistakes that my new lawyer has had to correct. Olivia is condescending and treats the client like the...y are idiots that should trust everything she says. I quit working with Marni and went to a new Lawyer after paying Marni far to much for my frustration and very little actual legal advice or work. After working with another fantastic Attorney I am amazed at the difference. For the same amount I paid Marni for a total of about 40 min with her and 2 hours with her incompetent assistant I have received about 10 Hrs of strategic advice and knowledge form my new lawyer. Marni appears sweet and soft spoken when you meet her but cares very little about helping you.