Janice K. Langbehn

Janice was consistently responsive and prompt in all communications. She demonstrated a strong understanding of my time constraints and specific circumstances, for which I was very appreciative. Her services helped me achieve the outcome I needed. I regret not having known of her services a couple of... years prior, at a time when I needed representation. I confidently recommend her. Should the need arise, I would gladly seek her professional services again.

I had really high hopes when I retained Janice for a parenting plan modification. She had fantastic reviews, her background seemed really well suited for my case as it had been high conflict from the onset. The first 4months or so were ok, things went relatively smooth, but that may have just been be...cause not much happened. After mediation failed, we prepped a motion for modification and it was down hill from there. I am not certain if she felt over confident in her abilities, didn’t want to tell me something she felt I didn’t want to hear, or was just in over her head but it all went so much worst than I could have ever anticipated. First, the initial filing was either wrong or there was a miscommunication, but two different motions were in and the court was confused. I asked about if we could change different sections of the plan or if we needed to stick to just the section in question. I was advised “we can ask for whatever we want, the court will decide”, however the court felt otherwise and was pretty unhappy about some of it. Less than 24 hours before the first major hearing, Janice notified me that she couldn’t attend and some other attorney would be covering. So after months of prepping, some attorney that maybe spend an hour reviewing my file attended my hearing and it was bad. He didn’t know enough about the case to adequately counter the other parties arguments. That was one awful hearing down. Then unfortunately Janice had a medical emergency and was out of commission for a month or two. I had a mediation during that time and was going to have to have yet another attorney cover which, initially, I was very hesitant about. I also had a hearing less than a week after mediation and did not want to have another unfamiliar attorney cover it- this was probably my biggest error. Meredith from her firm cover my mediation and was great. She was knowledgeable and prepared. I should have let her cover the next hearing as well, but I had retained Janice and wanted the attorney I had spent so much time prepping with and, at the time, had great confidence in covering it. Janice did show up for this hearing however she was not the same, she was still on very limited hours and seemed like she was still very much in recovery. The hearing didn’t go any better than the 1st. Then there was a review hearing that went, I wouldn’t say well but at least got a ruling that the previously ruled final plan, wasn’t actually final so that was a plus. Then the next hearing, again less than 24 prior, Janice said she wouldn’t be able to attend and a 3rd different attorney was going to have to fill in. Another crappy hearing. This 3rd attorney was definitely an improvement over the 1st one that covered, but still didn’t have the in-depth knowledge of the case. He tried hard but by this time, I feel we had just pissed off the commissioner. So 10months and $25k later- I’m in the worst position possible because of what I feel was just piss poor representation. From not showing up for multiple hearings, either lacking sufficient knowledge or being unwilling to provide honest useful guidance- it was bad. I Now I’m 3 months from trial and because I already spent $25k getting here, I’m not in a position to even be able to hire another attorney. Janice is a great person. Maybe she is a great attorney as well, but that wasn’t my experiences. It feels like I got the really short end of the stick with her- if I could do it all over again, I wouldn’t retain her. Outside Meredith Gerhart, I’d probably steer clear of Envision Family Law in general.

Janice Langbehn is an exemplary attorney. As a new mother, I encountered a formidable challenge when my ex-partner assumed an absent role, promoting a false narrative while seeking legal rights to our son. From the outset, Janice demonstrated an exceptional level of expertise, professionalism, and un...wavering dedication to my case. Both Janice and Michelle exhibited promptness in returning my calls and emails, ensuring that I remained well-informed of any developments or changes throughout the process. I never felt left in the dark, a testament to their transparent and communicative approach that I deeply appreciated. Janice adeptly presented a compelling argument, ultimately securing all that I had hoped for in the resolution of my case. Her legal prowess and commitment to her clients are truly commendable.

This is the second time that Janice has represented me. I cannot express how grateful I am with her service. Talking with Janice and preparing for my hearing is like communicating with a friend that I have known for years. She is very honest and does an excellent job of explaining what to expect and ...what she advises. I trust Janice very much and will always reach out to her if I need her help again in the future