Sean
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The lawyer you want. … I can tell you that no one holds a light to the way Josefa [Rodriguez] treats her clients. She would always be available to listen and she definitely works extremely hard to make sure you get everything you want. If it wasn't for her and her team then I wouldn't have gotten to this point and the ending I only dreamed of came to because of Josefa and her team. I can't thank them enough for everything.
Debra R.
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Really great job! I can’t thank you all enough for everything you are doing for me. I greatly appreciate it and keep you all in my prayers every day. You all work so hard and you are an amazing team… it shows not only in results like these but in your day to day correspondence and actions and your individual graciousness and professionalism. I’m so very grateful for each of you.
Jennifer Santee
Google
Melissa [Benson] is an amazing attorney who goes above and beyond for her clients. She strives to settle cases without trial as long as it is in her client’s best interest, but she is a beast in the courtroom when needed. I never hesitate to refer my friends and family to her team.
Eric
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Melissa is sweet and caring, but she is not messing around. It's reassuring to hear that someone is dedicated to their clients' needs. … This dedication ultimately builds trust and fosters a strong client-professional relationship. Melissa was always on time with meetings, hearings and filings. She was always prepared and helped me to be prepared throughout the process.
Sam Boyer
Google
When things became to much for me, the attorneys at Gallagher and Kennedy stepped up. Eleanor Shaffer knew just how to proceed and disproved the allegations leveled against me. My thanks both to her and to Melissa Benson for their unwavering professionalism and exceptional savvy inside, and outside, the courtroom.
Ona
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Melissa [Benson] and her wonderful team helped me during very trying time with my divorce challenge case. My previous attorney had warned me that I would most likely lose. Melissa however from the get go was confident and based on the facts knew I had a solid case. She quickly helped me in responding to motio
Amber
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I am thoroughly impressed with the way Melissa Benson and her team handled my highly complex case. Melissa was able to identify the most cost-effective solutions. When the opposing side unnecessarily escalated the conflict, her advice and resources became pivotal in turning the tide of my case. It was clear that Melissa has earned tremendous respect among her peers and, most importantly, judges, due to her extensive knowledge, integrity, and outstanding reputation. … I highly recommend Melissa Benson for anyone seeking a dedicated and skilled attorney!
Noah
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[Melissa Benson] is definitely your Fiercest Family lawyer and there’s no one I’d rather refer than Melissa ... she and her team are so compassionate and definitely know what they are doing.
Anonymous
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Melissa [Benson] is beyond compassionate and extremely knowledgeable on family law ensuring my son is advocated for and protected. I went many years without the right representative ... but Melissa is helping to ... resolve my case and finally bring me peace of mind. I'm forever grateful to her and her amazing team! Invaluable.
Heather
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I came to Melissa [Benson] while in a desperate situation ... to protect my children. Melissa's history as a sex offender prosecutor and victim's advocate make[s] her skill set and expertise unique and extremely valuable. Her proactive approach saved me and my children from having to face court and ... tons of fees. Having Melissa as my legal representative gave me such peace of mind ... . I could not be more pleased with her work!
Joe
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Getting a divorce can be a stressful situation. Melissa [Benson] made it as pain-free as possible [and] she was very responsive and honest. I highly recommend Melissa.
Judy
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I would recommend Ms. [Melissa] Benson to anyone that needed an excellent attorney. She has been with me through the horrible issues and explained my options fully every step. I know Ms. Benson will fight for me and has the knowledge to win my case. My respect and confidence in Ms. Benson has no bounds & there aren't enough words to express my faith in her. Five stars is not enough, she is an attorney that goes beyond what is required & I'm so grateful I have her as my attorney.
Mark
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Melissa Benson is an excellent lawyer. I’ve had a few others over the years and she is by far the best I’ve ever had! She is very skilled, knowledgeable with the law, works very diligently, efficiently towards your case like no other I’ve experienced! She gets results and takes action like I’ve never experienced or had with lawyers in the past. I highly recommend Mrs. Benson and promise you will not be disappointed with the devotion, and effort she puts into your case. This amazing lady gets things done and is very a skilled lawyer! I promise she will handle your case with ease and work very hard to get you the results you desire or hope for. She puts her heart into her job and it shows!!
Anonymous
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From our initial consultation to the final resolution, Melissa [Benson] demonstrated unparalleled intelligence, strategic acumen, and legal expertise. Melissa's profound understanding of family law, coupled with her ability to navigate complex legal issues, was evident at every stage of my case. ... I would highly recommend Melissa to anyone seeking exemplary legal representation in family law matters.
Gary
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Mrs. [Melissa] Benson is a life saver! I was entering into a world of uncertainty as I was on the verge of losing my son ... having her represent me was the best decision I've ever made! ... My family and I can't thank her and her staff enough! With her, you're in very good hands. Thanks again Mrs. Benson! You saved me and my son!
Dolores
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Melissa [Benson] is such an amazing attorney. She is very smart, yet heartfelt and humble. I can't explain how understanding she was with my case and showed so much empathy. She and her team were quick with responses and were always able to explain things to me. They showed that I was not just another case and made me feel heard and special. I am forever thankful that we crossed paths and that I was able to have someone who was there to fight for me.
Kevin
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My wife and I hired Melissa Benson to help us with a long-shot attempt to adopt the biological brother of our daughter whom we adopted from their parents in 2017. ... Melissa did everything under the law and even consulted multiple colleagues trying to help us... I would recommend Melissa Benson to anyone who is looking for representation from someone who will understand your situation not just from a legal side but also from a personal and emotional side. Thank you Melissa! We LOVE you.
Melinda
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Melissa [Benson] was so helpful and professional. She never made me feel as if I was just “another case” on her docket. She actually cares about her clients and goes above and beyond for her clients. She is amazing at dealing with difficult opposing parties and is always prepared with an answer or if she isn’t sure, she is honest and tells you, finds out and then gets back in a timely manner. I recommend her to anyone that needs to go through family court.
Robert
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... Melissa [Benson] has an incredible mind and talking with her and working with her just constantly reinforced that my kids and I were in safe hands. She is professional, sincere, and ... doesn’t pander to you, and keeps things very transparent and realistic. ... My case was certainly an exception by every measure according to the statistics, and I couldn’t be more blessed. I know Melissa was the reason my case was an exception. ... Melissa was amazing, a fighter for fathers out there, and I cannot recommend her more to anyone out there.
Anonymous
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I cannot thank Melissa [Benson] enough for her dedication to my very complicated case. If it wasn't for her listening ear and guidance, I wouldn't have been able to make it through. She was empathetic, handled my meltdowns well, and gave me a look into family law and the justice system that I did not have before. I also learned a lot from her as a person. We were able to secure a positive outcome in the case. I highly recommend her!
Terrell
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Melissa [Benson] is extremely intelligent & professional. She took on my divorce/custody case & to say the least it was ugly & complex. She made sure as a man I had a voice in this process & nothing would be dictated by my now ex-wife. We spent hours preparing for trial & it paid off. Thank God for her. I'm amazed at her insight in handling legal issues & grateful for her aggressive approach. I highly recommend her to anyone needing law representation.
