Saxton Peterson Law Firm

I had a consultation with Tami on March 20 about a child custody modification, and honestly, it was one of the most discouraging experiences I’ve ever had with an attorney. From the moment we started talking, she was judgmental, dismissive, and aggressive, cutting me off whenever I tried to explain my situation. When she looked at my case file, she immediately told me there was no point in reopening it because it would “upset the judge.” There was no real legal reasoning behind it—just negativity. I’m an involved parent who has always used all my parenting time, sometimes even more, yet she made it seem like asking for more time with my child was unreasonable and hopeless. At one point, she even said, “Sorry, I don’t mean to insult you…” and then continued to do exactly that—telling me there was no hope for reunification and that she wouldn’t take my case, even if I paid the $25,000 retainer she asked for. She also fixated on the fact that I had worked with previous attorneys, saying she didn’t trust working with me, even though I had already agreed to pay upfront. Instead of offering any solutions or referrals, she just shut me down. The whole conversation left me feeling dismissed, belittled, and honestly, a little heartbroken. No attorney should make a parent feel hopeless for simply wanting to be more present in their child’s life. If you’re looking for someone who will actually listen and advocate for you, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere.