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Law Office of Sandra J. McManus

2.9
2 reviews

171 Branham Lane, Suite 10 PMB #330, San Jose, CA 95112, U.S.A.

Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and 18 more

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Attorney Sandra Jean
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About Law Office of Sandra J. McManus

Law Office of Sandra J. McManus is a law firm established in 2000 with an office in San Jose, CA. At this office location, there is 1 lawyer practicing divorce, family law, child custody and 18 other areas of law.

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Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
February 20, 2024
Hired Attorney Sandra McManus

I have consulted with Sandy twice now. I once consulted with her about 17 years ago, though I didn’t recall this until just recently when I had a second consult , and she told me she remembered me from the first consult. Though I was unable to retain her, through no fault of hers, and more having to do with my financial means, I’d highly recommend her for any family law case. She knows her stuff ! I found her to be direct , yet still empathic and very knowledgeable. She also tried to help me find alternative resources for representation.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 31, 2020
Hired Attorney Sandra McManus

She charged $10,000 retainer but didn't work on anything. She didn't even file for substitution of attorney, didn't respond to my emails, didn't take any action on my case for weeks. When I asked her to drop out of my case, she charged me for 2 hours of time for doing nothing. She is mainly looking to steal money without working on anything. She is a liar and thief

 
Response from Sandra McManus
March 31, 2020
This is a FAKE review. I do not charge a $10,000 retainer fees. I respond to clients by email or phone in a reasonable amount of time. I would never charge someone 2 hours for "doing nothing" and refuse to sign a substitution of attorney when asked.

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 14
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Spousal Support
    • Paternity
    • Property Division
    • Domestic Violence
    • Visitation Rights
    • Marital Agreements
    • Marital Property Settlements
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Alimony
    • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)

  • Restraining Orders 1
    • Restraining Order
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Agency and Distributorships 2
    • Marital Property Distribution
    • Equitable Distribution
  • Property Law 1
    • Marital Property Law
  • Other 1
    • Child Support Modication

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    Free initial consultation
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  • Firm History
    Year Established

    2000

  • Additional Links

    https://www.mcmanusfamilylaw.com

Law Office of Sandra J. McManus

2.9
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171 Branham Lane, Suite 10 PMB #330San Jose, CA 95112U.S.A.

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