Timothy Marshall Starosta

Timothy Marshall Starosta

3.4
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 17 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket ... +2 more
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
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Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 16 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2009

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Licensed in Missouri for 17 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2008

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

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Timothy Marshall Starosta's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.4 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Brendan | June 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Con artist

Supremely incompetent and when fired him after no getting anything done he refused to give my money back. I got a letter this week from the Missouri disciplinary committee saying he's been disbarred and I'm just happy knowing he won't be able to do this to any other people

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

RUN AWAY

Mr starosta told me on 2 occasions he would file our case with the court. HE NEVER DID . the office hours are sporadic at best. I had to call them because they never called me to update me on case.when we let him go he informed me he was charging me for phone calls i had made to office. The last phon...e call i had with him he screamed at me and told me not to call again. I called to ask about refund and detailed bill. DONT HIRE THIS GUY

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Avoidant and incompetent

I hired Tim and he did not do ANYTHING for 2 months on a time sensitive custody situation, despite my requests for documents he claimed to have filed - or claimed he had to ‘check’ with the clerk about - (he didn’t file anything). He knew every bit and piece to the situation and ignored countless em...ails and texts (which he welcomed and went on to excuse it by saying that I hadn’t scheduled anything with his ‘secretary’). I had to send him countless emails demanding my money back with a timeframe. He only returned my money (by hand after saying it was mailed to my ‘address’) after I threatened to report him to the bar, and after over a week of requesting the money back for what he didn’t do. The pathetic thing is that I went to law school and trusted him. Terrible attorney, good lawyer.

Posted by Sara | July 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Excellent Attorney

Timothy Starosta is very knowledgeable. I came in for help with my finances and he helped me thru them. I thought I was going to have to file bankruptcy and by the time we were finished it was decided that I didn't have to do that after all. I highly recommend him as an attorney with all your needs. ...He will not lead you in the wrong direction. I will never have to seek another attorney again.

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Saved me BIG TIME!

I had consulted Tim on a few occasions for minor things and he was always very knowledgeable, timely and helpful. When I had a serious mishap with the law, I didn't know who else to call, so I called Tim. He met with me immediately and made sure I knew exactly what to do and not to do. I am convin...ced that it was Tim's advice and quick response that saved me from any charges or fines. I believe him to be of the highest moral fiber and would strongly recommend him to anyone. Most importantly, I believe that if he could not help me, Tim would be honest and tell me rather than just take my money like so many others might.

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Timothy Marshall Starosta's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mary Colwell

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Randy Alexander

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Colwell

Unknown lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Rudolph

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Coleman Ellis

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tim is a knowledgeable attorney who seems to get great results for his clients. I endorse him."

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Scott Gum

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Richard Rudolph

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Randy Alexander

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Kevin Colwell

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Mary Colwell

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Coleman Ellis

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Suspension issued in KS, 2021

updated on 05/09/2022

This sanction 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.

Disbarment issued in MO, 2021

updated on 10/07/2021

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the the Missouri Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Sample of Legal Cases

Park Accident

$50,000.00

Pedestrian Hit By Car

$33,000.00

Elbow - Repetitive Motion

$17,800.00

Pedestrian Hit By Car

$30,500.00

Eye Injury

$28,000.00

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Languages

English

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