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Sandra Mara Sands

Licensed for 29 years

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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012
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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 29 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Disciplinary Resignation

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012

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Sandra Mara Sands's Reviews

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1.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2011 | Employment & Labor

Sandra Mara Sands - See For Yourselves

Ms. Sands was working at a desk at another law firm when I signed in to discuss my employment case with her. She quickly told me to leave all my evidence with her and call her after one week. When I did call, I was told that there was no record of my visit, my material was not there and Ms. Sands was... no longer working there. They did give me a telephone number to contact her. Ms. Sands was annoyed that I telephoned her. She said she would send me my material (which she did), but left a lasting impression on me by what she said before hanging up: "You had better never call me again or else!" I was reminded of this two years ago when I viewed The People's Court. Ms. Sands, the defendant, won the case, but her typical disregard for her client was very evident. You can view the transcript by putting Sandra Mara Sands The People's Court into SEARCH. Additionally, Sandra Mara Sands had her license to practice law in New York suspended in February, 2011. You can see all of the references by putting Sandra Mara Sands Suspended into SEARCH.

Posted by jennifer | January 11, 2011

DO NOT USE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would DEFINATELY NOT reccomend this firm to my worst enemy. They are the most RUDE, INCOMPETENT law firm i have ever come in contact with. You will never be able to get in touch with Sandra and her staff acts like they are doing you a favor even just answering the phone. TERRIBLE all the way, no...t 1 good thing to say. I wish i'd looked her up before hiring her!!

Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2010

Not Recommended

I experienced almost identical problems as previous reviewers. Never available, they never know what is going on with your particular case, call back time is horrible. Overall bad rating, would never use again or recommend

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes

NOT A GOOD LAW FIRM

The negative reviewer and following negative comments were right on the money about this firm. I used them unfortunately and had the same bad results. Rude staff, unavailable attorneys, never knew what was going on with my case. I felt as though I do ALL THE WORK! Looking for a new attorney as I sp...eak

Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2009 | Personal Injury

ONE OF THE BEST ATTORNEYS!!! GIVES 110%!!!!

I've been working with this attorney since 2003 she and her firm have gotten me everything i've needed...I've had 5 surgeries, physical therapy, chiropractic, knee braces, orthodics, mileage dollars!! and most of all on top of everything always. This attorney and staff fully responsive to every need... i've had. They are in constant contact via telephone, email, text, ETC.ETC.ETC. WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR!!!!!

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Experience

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.

Resigned in Lieu of Discipline issued in NY, 2012

updated on 10/25/2016

This means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred. "Disbarment" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Disbarment issued in NY, 2011

updated on 09/07/2021

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Suspension issued in NY, 2011

updated on 09/08/2021

Suspended means an 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.

Associations

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

Education

1995

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

LL.M - Master of Laws

1981

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Faculty of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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