Mike Moceri

Mike Moceri

3.1
Rating: 4.7

Licensed for 11 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, DUI & DWI

1310 N I Street, Suite B, Tacoma, WA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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About Mike

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 11 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2014

Suspended - Discipline

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

The Moceri Law Group

1310 N I Street, Suite B, Tacoma, WA, 98403

The Moceri Law Group

15600 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA, 98052

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Mike Moceri's Reviews

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3.1 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Trisha | June 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney

THEIFT

I was referred to this attorney via the Moderate Means Program because he does flat fees. I spoke with Mr. Moceri a few times and corresponded via email and everything was going great. Until after I sent him the $2,000 retainer. Shortly after receiving payment, he stopped all communications. His offi...ce number doesn't work anymore, his cell phone just goes to voicemail, emails to him come back as undeliverable, and when I went to the address listed online for his office, it didn't ever exist. I'm on a very limited income and have two small children so I don't have $2,000 just laying around. Since this "attorney" stole my money, I now can't afford to hire a new legitimate one. AVOID AVOID AVOID!

Posted by Ashlea | August 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Simple Divorce Paperwork

I had a very straight forward divorce with the exception of wanting the parenting plan to be specific in cases involving domestic violence and supervised visits. I sent an email and then spoke with Mike very shortly after. He seemed very confident and happy to help and once the fee was paid I dealt w...ith a rude and un-thorough paralegal via email back and forth. I did not get all documents that were needed and the information was more vague than to pay an automated computer to do an online divorce for you. Waste of time, money and patience.

Posted by Megan | August 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

dropped the ball on my case *lost

Worst office and attorneys ever. I hired Hoken Aldridge from this office, 2 weeks before my court case, he gave me ONE day notice that he was quitting and handed me over to a new associate. The new associate Brian Neuharth, refused to communicate with me or even read my file before my case. I cal...led the office and emailed several times and the paralegal Christine told me that he was over whelmed and would get to me when he had time. The DAY OF MY CASE, he showed up to court almost an hour late, hasn't even read my file, didn't know my name, congratulated the opposing party on the stand for being a "good parent" for showing up. I obviously lost, and when I attempted to contact Mike Moceri the supervising attorney to discuss the fiasco, the paralegal announced that he was working a trial and won't be able to talk to me for a month at least and refused to pass a message . I donated my money to this office, the office and never got a single hour of work out of any of them, and the entire office is unwilling to even reply to my concerns.

Mike Moceri

Replied last August 07, 2017

Megan, I'm sorry that you feel you got a bad result on your case, but what you're saying simply is untrue. Mr. Aldrich decided to pursue a job with another firm and notified you a full two weeks in advance of your hearing that he would be leaving. He did an in-person sit-down between yourself, him, and my new associate, Brian Neuharth. You had an opportunity to either hire Mr. Newharth or to hire other counsel. You chose to hire Mr. Newharth. Brian did communicate with you. We have numerous emails between you and my entire staff, and we also had many phone conversations. Brian was not an hour late to court. This is simply not true. He arrived on-time and ready to handle your case. I also had a conversation with you over the phone about this matter. While I did have to wait roughly one week before resolving this due to my trial schedule (because we devote a lot of time to trial prep), it was not "a month at least." Finally, you did not "donate" anything to my office. You paid for services rendered, and we gave you a massive discount on our sliding scale. In return, you have chosen to defame our firm and disregard the excellent services rendered. I have given you options for resolving this matter during our last phone call. I'm sorry you feel you "lost" your case, but my associate acted professionally and did great work for you. As with any case we take on, we always tell you that we cannot guarantee any particular result. We're attorneys -- not judges. -Mike Moceri Managing Attorney

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Kjersti Stroup

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When someone is in the unfortunate position of needing an attorney to work on their divorce, separation, or custody matter, I send them to Mike. Mike is thoughtful, efficient, and will diligently advocate on your behalf."

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Brian Murry

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I met Mike as opposing counsel on a difficult case. Both parties were creating issues/delays. Mike worked with me to deal with these issues with professionalism and friendliness. He is knowledgeable and willing to work on a solution. I enjoy cases with attorneys like Mike, and I respect Mike to such an extent that I would refer friends/family members to him. I look forward to working with Mike in the future."

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Lindsay Camandona

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Zenner

Family lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a passionate advocate for his clients. I had the pleasure of going against him in the court room and he is a true professional. Mike is an excellent attorney and any client is lucky to have him on their side."

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Bryan Berson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an intelligent, analytical, and enterprising professional. I admire his approach to thinking through and solving problems. I am pleased to endorse him."

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Experience

Rating:  4.7 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Suspension issued in WA, 2024

updated on 12/03/2024

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2020

Law Firm Pro Bono Award, Tacoma Pro Bono

2016

Pro Bono Award, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

2010

Douglas Honors College Graduate, Central Washington University

2010

National Championship Competitor, Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl

2009

Dean's Award for Excellence in Leadership, Central Washington University

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Founder and Managing Attorney, The Moceri Law Group, PLLC

2014 - 2014

Case Manager, Rose Law Offices

2012 - 2013

Law Clerk, The Law Office of Erik Jensen and Associates

2012 - 2013

Legal Intern, Defender Association of Philadelphia

Associations

2015 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

WSBA Young Lawyers Committee

Member

2014 - Present

Central Alumni Philosophy Society

Member

2014 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Phi Sigma Tau Philosophy Honors Society

Member

2017 - 2017

WSBA Young Lawyers Committee

Chair-Elect

Education

2013

Drexel University Thomas Kline School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

Central Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Radcon

Mass Surveillance in a Cyberpunk Era

2020

Radcon

Legal Issues for Writers

2019

Financial Focus CLE on Starting a Law Practice

Starting a Law Practice

2017

Radcon

"Orwellian Implications of Digital Mass Surveillance"

Publications

2013

Philadelphia Defender Assn' Philadelphia Defender Assn' Drug Defense Manual Revisions

Languages

English

Activity

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