Kelly Malone

One of the most unprofessional, ill advised and unprepared attorneys I've met to date. Smelt like an ashtray every time I was able to actually meet with her instead of a run around by her secretary. Anytime we had a hearing she would be outside smoking her cigarettes and styling her hair. Charged out...rageous amounts for simple desk duties I could've preformed myself and before my very last hearing, she had reverify questions with me to remind herself of key components as well as recite them to herself so that she would remember what she was even there for. Once in the hearing, nothing that was ever discussed as crutial means to our case was ever presented (doubting she even remembered) and ultimately ended up in the same spot I was in before I hired her and over a thousand in debt than excepted. Mind you it took me 3 months after eliminating her representation to even get a statement of how my retainer was even utilized. And she charged me over $50 for any email sent asking for the statement she was behind with in itself. Never again will I use her to represent a family custody matter nor would I recommend her to any of my peers.

I know and have worked with a number of family law attorneys through the years but Kelly Malone is the one I chose to represent me when I needed an attorney. Kelly possesses skills and knowledge far greater than the average attorney and she has compassion and understanding for her clients. Her years ...of experience and her ability to remember details about individual cases and the court rules help to make her awesome in the office and even more so in the court room. She is definitely my first choice when in need of a family law attorney.

Kelly Malone was hired to assist us in a family child custody dispute. Whenever I spoke to her, I was often given the impression she was confused or simply didn't know how to answer the topic at hand. After talking to three other lawyers in the Spokane, WA area, I realized my several thousand dolla...rs (@$5000?) has totally gone to waste. She didn't move or take action on subjects and requests we asked for and other lawyers have advised our requests could have easily been requested and granted by the courts (like drug tests for parents with a known drug history!) All legal counsel I spoke with after her agreed she did not apply herself and defend us as well as she could have. For someone being licensed for 16 years in the legal profession, it sure doesn't show. DON'T EVER HIRE HER!

I have known Kelly Malone for a long time but only recently have I been given the chance to see her in action as an attorney. Her ability to manage the volume of information necessary to represent a family law client astounds me. She never misses a beat with my information. Her knowledge of the laws ...and rules is remarkable and keeps her on top of the game in the court room. I would highly recommend Kelly Malone to anyone in need of a family law attorney.