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VanRoden Family Law, P.A. provides clients with quality representation. Our attorneys focus on all areas of Family Law to include adoptions, Best Interest representation, child support, custody, divorce, marital property issues and division, parent coordination, Protective Orders, spousal support, and the creation of wills.
Our attorneys have completed the 40-hour basic mediation training to provide mediation services, which are strongly considered as an alternative to litigation. Chris, Eleni, and Emily have also completed the two 20-hour domestic mediation trainings on financial issues and child custody and access.
We believe that our success is based upon being up front and honest with our clients. Clients are treated with integrity and respect for their needs, goals, and objectives. Our attorneys and staff possess high academic credentials, maintain strong community ties, and are committed to the pursuit of excellence with effective communication. We strive to demonstrate the strictest personal and professional ethics, as well as the utmost concern for our clients.
The technology and cost-effective methods that our Firm provides allows clients to experience a timely, friendly, and professional environment that ethically prioritizes each client.
Our Firm focuses on each client’s background, needs, and goals to be committed to responding promptly to telephone calls, reporting on cases regularly, and minimizing and eliminating risk by informing clients of significant changes in the law that may impact their case.
Our dedication to quality, respect, trust, and understanding of the law create a strong foundation for our long-standing relationships with clients and with the community.
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Christopher R. vanRoden, P.A. got this award in 2021
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Fair and reasonable. Good quality of service provided. Very knowledgeable. I used two other attorneys before Chris. He was the best of them.
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 31, 2011
Hired Law Firm
Poor experience. Had me sign a piece of note paper that was later used against and claimed to have been a contract by ex-wife's counsel. He was clearly outsmarted and cost me a fortune and time in getting a divorce.
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 10, 2011
Hired Law Firm
Van Roden was extremely antagonistic, difficult to deal with. Would yell, cut me off when trying to discuss the case w/ him. Failed to review the discovery documents after 6 months of having them, resulting in having to post-pone the trial at great expense. Did not file a counter-claim as required. Over-bills. Incompetent, immature, and prime example of why people come to hate attorneys. He has a real anger management problem, and is grossly unprofessional. Would not use under any circumstances.
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