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Cordes Brandt, PLLC Pro

3.2
23 reviews

914 Seventh Avenue, SE, Olympia, WA 98501, U.S.A.

Criminal Law, Driving While Intoxicated, Drug Crimes and 20 more

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May 26, 2010
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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 11, 2025
Hired Attorney Shelley Brandt

I have been working with Shelley for the past year. She has drained me of $15,000 for my case to get nowhere. She has decided to drop my case, without warning or resolution. I have literally paid her to push papers and emails back and forth. She is the worst attorney in Olympia. Take your business elsewhere, she will have you spending a small fortune for her to rob you blind. She does not fight for you but rather convince you to just go with what the other party is asking to make her job easier. I am a single mom struggling to get by and fighting for my child. Now I am without an attorney during the most stressful time of my life. Shame on you Shelley and Mindy! I will never understand how people can be so damn ugly and evil. I hope karma pays you both a visit.

 
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  • Criminal Law 8
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Drug Crimes
    • Felonies
    • Homicide
    • Juvenile Law
    • Misdemeanors
    • Parole And Probation
    • Traffic Violations
  • Assault 1
    • Sexual Assault
  • Family Law 8
    • Adoption Law
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Divorce
    • Domestic Violence
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Spousal Support
    • Visitation Rights
  • Labor and Employment 3
    • Employment Law
    • Wrongful Termination
    • Sexual Harassment
  • Civil Rights 1
    • Discrimination

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