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4.9
2896 reviews

3433 West Lake Road, Erie, PA 16505, U.S.A.

Divorce, Child Custody, Debt Division and 6 more

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$219 Uncontested Pennsylvania Divorce. Complete In As Little As 30 Days. No Travel Required! Easy To File Online With Our DIVORCE WIZARD. Call For A Free Consultation With An Attorney. Accredited By The Better Business Bureau. Start Today!

At the Cairns Law Offices, a unique, technology-driven method has been employed for more than 15 years, allowing couples throughout Pennsylvania to obtain no-fault, uncontested divorces quickly and at a reasonable cost. In practice for more than 24 years, attorney Jim Cairns has a thorough knowledge of the divorce process and has dedicated his career to helping couples reduce the time, expense and stress involved in a divorce. His efficient method also includes the preparation of estate planning documents including wills, trusts and powers of attorney. An experienced lawyer reviews all information provided by clients and ensures that legal documents are completed accurately. Initial case assessments are free, and all costs are clearly outlined. Former clients praise the firm’s practical, professional service, and Jim Cairns has earned a Client Champion Platinum Award from Martindale-Hubbell® for 2020. If you want an affordable, convenient solution for an uncontested divorce, contact the Cairns Law Offices.

 

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Cairns Law Offices got this award in 2021

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Divorce
Posted by anonymous
May 21, 2019
Hired Attorney James D. Cairns III

When I emailed about my exact date I needed to file just to double check no one would answer my question. My ex husband mailed a copy of the signed papers too then as well as to me and they changed me 35 dollars because he wasn't supposed to mail them to the law firm too. You could have just shredded them. You didn't have to charge me for that.

 
Divorce
Posted by Phyllis
May 25, 2025
Hired Attorney James D. Cairns III

I hired this company to get me a divorce upon completing the steps that were required for the divorce (paperwork) I received instructions that would not be beneficial to me. Cairns Law Offices states on the paperwork that's sent (served) to the defendant if he or she makes any mistakes completing the paperwork sent out to them the spouse which is the person that filed for the divorce will be responsible for paying for the supposedly mistakes yes the divorce is mutual people can be petty and what purpose does that serve to inform the defendant that instead of just instructing them on how to fill out the paperwork correctly so now I get a email from Cairns law offices informing me I need to pay for the 3 mistakes my husband has made totaling $150 because it's $50 each also when I reached out to get clarity on a question they responded with a generated response that didn’t answer my question and then tried to charge me for it their services are a scam I wasted my time and money

 
Divorce
Posted by Joan
August 10, 2023
Hired Attorney James D. Cairns III

I wanted a quick simple divorce. I did not want to have to see my husband I did not want to have to go to court I just wanted it done and over with and this company provided that and more. I did the fast track it was quick it was easy. Any delays or caused by myself or my husband for whatever reason traveling or lack of clarity on the information that we were dealing with on our part. Questions asked for quickly dealt with and I am Beyond pleased with the results of a quick and easy divorce in just a few months. Thank you thank you thank you

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
September 20, 2018
Hired Attorney James D. Cairns III

Cairns Law Office provided me with excellent service and they where quick at getting back to me whenever I didn't understand something. I received my divorce decree in the time I ask for I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

Response from James D. Cairns III
September 20, 2018
Our customer services strive to respond to any question in a timely fashion. Thank you for your feedback.
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
July 10, 2018
Hired Attorney James D. Cairns III

I would never recommend any one to these people they took me threw he'll very unprofessional law firm.

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 6
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Military Divorce
    • Property Division
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • No Fault Divorces
  • Other 2
    • Debt Division
    • Preparing Settlement Agreements

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  • Firm History
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    1995

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    Clients who want a cheap, fast, and professional divorce and who are cooperative in signing all divorce paperwork. We've helped thousands obtain a no-hassle divorce. START NOW ONLINE.

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3433 West Lake RoadErie, PA 16505U.S.A.

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