The Cimino Law Firm, PLLC

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  S Sloan

  Aug 5, 2025
  1.0
  I recently met with Michelle in-person for a consultation about divorce and child custody. The purpose of meeting was to better understand how she would approach my unique situation, provide guidance specific to my circumstances, and help me gain clarity on my legal options moving forward. Unfortunately, that did not happen. I did not receive any information I wasn’t already aware of, despite coming fully prepared with financial documentation and uploading it in advance of our meeting. It was clear that she was not prepared for our meeting. Michelle did not review my documents had not been reviewed ahead of time- she didn’t even know my name prior to the start of the meeting. I should have not stayed at that point, but I was hoping it would get better however, it only get worse. From the onset of the meeting, it appeared as though I was wasting Michelle’s time. She asked me minimal questions about my marriage and she never inquired about how I wanted to handle the division of our assets and finances, or what I was seeking in a custody agreement. When I asked for even a general estimate of child support and spousal maintenance, she gave me some BS excuses for why this wasn’t possible, including the fact that she didn’t know who my husband’s attorney would be and she would need my husband’s most recent paystub rather than last year’s W2 that I provided to her. What stood out most, however, was the emphasis on how I would pay fees and retainer. She stated that this would be a contested divorce, which is the most expensive and requires the highest retainer of $9000. She then suggested multiple ways that I could pay for the retainer since most people don’t have an extra $9000 just laying around. Once I paid the retainer, she would start the initial paperwork process, and then anything else after that would be an additional cost. when I asked about the legal process and fee structure, the responses were vague and non-committal, such as “it depends how long it takes,” she did not elaborate on hourly fees etc. Because I did not respond to Michelle’s inquiries about how I would be paying for the divorce, she ended the meeting by suggesting I look into more affordable options for attorneys. I felt as though she judged me and she thought that I did not meet the criteria of her typical clientele, and she was discouraging me from hiring her. The entire interaction felt condescending and dismissive. Michelle is clearly only interested in making money, she does not care about her clients wants or needs.
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  Jessica East

  Aug 27, 2019
  5.0
  Michelle and her firm is fantastic. She is personable, realistic, knowledgeable, and honest. She dealt with my matter in a timely manner and her communication was fantastic. Her legal assistant was wonderful as well. They were both very easy to reach and provided quick feedback. I highly recommend The Ciminio Law Firm.
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  Jennifer Powers

  Sep 19, 2016
  5.0
  Michelle Cimino at The Cimino Law Firm, PLLC practices Divorce Law and Employment Litigation. When going threw a tough time she aggressively pursued my case and was able to achieve the results i was looking for . If you are going threw a divorce call Michelle she is the best in Rochester NY.
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  Amy DeLooze

  Sep 28, 2015
  5.0
  Wonderful experience! Very knowledgeable and attentive. Michelle truly looks out for your best interest and gains control of the situation. I would highly recommend her for family matters.

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