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Birnbaum, Haddon, Gelfman & Arnoux, LLC

1.7
13 reviews

400 South Knoll St., Suite A, Wheaton, IL 60187, U.S.A.

Family Law, Domestic Relations Lawlaw, Dissolution Of Marriage and 17 more

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Birnbaum, Haddon, Gelfman & Arnoux, LLC is a law firm with an office in Wheaton, IL. At this office location, there is 1 lawyer practicing family law, domestic relations lawlaw, dissolution of marriage and 17 other areas of law.

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 13, 2024
Hired Attorney Jacalyn Birnbaum

Cares only about herself, not your child. This woman should be banned from representing a child's best interest. Did absolutley nothing to move the case, only added delays. She has bizarre behavior and LOVES to hear herself talk with nonsense metaphors. She speaks about herself as if she is the best at her job. It then became repeated missed deadlines, zero follow up. This woman will cause you endless headaches and pain.

 
Divorce
Posted by Ryan
September 05, 2023
Hired Attorney Stuart Gelfman

Stuart Gelfman is without a doubt one of the worst Child Representative Attorneys I have ever seen. His involvement in cases is completely superficial and when he does become involved it is only to prolong any controversy and friction between the divorcing parties so that he can increase and inflate his fees. There is nothing of merit in his "services" and should be avoided at all costs.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
January 24, 2022
Hired Attorney Matthew Arnoux

Other than when it came to billing, I don't think he knew what he was doing. Huge bills. Virtually every thing he said later turned out to be wrong or a mistake. Wondering if I was just being strung along for the money? Total Poser and a Loser. I regret not dumping him at the first sign he was trouble, was almost immediately after paying a retainer.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 9
    • Domestic Relations Lawlaw
    • Dissolution Of Marriage
    • Non-Marital Property
    • Child Support
    • Custody
    • Visitation Rights
    • Domestic Violence
    • Establishment Of Paternity
    • Postnuptial Agreements And
  • Litigation 1
    • Litigation Of Cases
  • Appellate Practice 1
    • Defense Of Appeals
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 2
    • Mediation
    • Arbitration
  • Other 6
    • Division
    • Valuation Of Marital
    • Maintenance
    • Prenuptial
    • When Necessary
    • The Prosecution

Birnbaum, Haddon, Gelfman & Arnoux, LLC

1.7
13 reviews

400 South Knoll St., Suite AWheaton, IL 60187U.S.A.

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