Smith & Bledsoe Family Law

Reviews

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  Anthony Dombrowski

  Dec 27, 2025
  5.0
  They helped turn what was to be an undeniably miserable experience into a relatively hands-off one. Thanks!
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  Lindsay Padgett

  Dec 17, 2025
  1.0
  I do not recommend this firm based on my experience, particularly due to serious concerns regarding billing practices and communication. I would also caution others specifically about my experience working with attorney Michelle. My first conversation was with Tyler. Over that weekend, after speaking with my ex, I gained clarity that the only contested issue in my divorce was child support. Because child support is ultimately determined by the court using a statutory calculator, I seriously considered withdrawing and proceeding through the law library/self-help process instead. When I spoke with Michelle on Monday, after my case was handed to her, I expressed these concerns. I explained that I would only move forward if the matter could be resolved before January, and I was assured that a December hearing could be obtained. Based on that assurance, I agreed to proceed. I clearly disclosed from the beginning that my ex already had an attorney and provided his name. Despite this, the matter was later characterized as “suddenly contested,” even though this information was known from the outset. I was also advised that a one-hour hearing was sufficient, which later became an issue. I provided a fully drafted Final Decree of Divorce that required only minor, non-substantive modifications, yet I was charged $750 for those revisions. I was also billed for internal firm communications, including phone calls to “get on the same page,” despite having already raised my concerns early on. As a single mother on limited income, my retainer was substantially depleted without adequate notice. Then, the day before my scheduled hearing, I was told I would need to pay an additional $1,500 retainer or counsel would not appear. Overall, I felt pressured to continue representation under changing circumstances and escalating costs that were not clearly disclosed upfront. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this firm to anyone seeking transparent, cost-conscious representation. UPDATE: Update: I am now being denied access to the divorce decree that I was charged to have prepared. I have requested this document multiple times. My ex-spouse has confirmed he is willing to sign it, yet Michelle continues to withhold the decree and will not provide it to me. I paid for this work and am entitled to receive it regardless of whether representation continues. This has further delayed my case and caused unnecessary stress and expense. Additionally, I have not received a refund for unused funds. UPDATE 2 I was specifically charged $750 revising the decree to reflect my case. She said she spent over two hours at 300 an hr to revise the decree that I had provided. Despite repeated requests, the firm did not provide a revised decree. Instead, they sent me the same document I originally provided to them, unchanged. No revisions were made, and no work product reflecting the paid service was delivered. My former spouse has confirmed he is willing to sign the revised decree. However, the firm has continued to withhold the document I paid for, delaying my divorce and causing unnecessary expense and harm. When I raised concerns about not receiving the paid-for work product, I was gaslit and dismissed, including being told that I was experiencing a “mental health crisis,” rather than my concerns being addressed factually. This statement was inappropriate, unprofessional, and used to deflect from the failure to provide contracted legal services. I am entitled to receive all work product I paid for, regardless of whether representation continues. I am also entitled to a refund of unused retainer funds that were not earned. Because the firm failed to deliver the revised decree I paid for and has refused to release it, I am pursuing legal action and formal complaints to recover the funds and address the misconduct.
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  Randall Moore

  Dec 11, 2025
  1.0
  My significant other retained the services of Brandon Bledsoe at Smith and Bledsoe Law Firm for $15,000. I was present for the first court proceeding in this case. I witnessed his incompetence first hand that led to my partner being subjected to an injunction Mr. Bledsoe knew she could not accommodate financially, placing her at immediate risk of being held in contempt. I witnessed Mr. Bledsoe constantly hush the client when she voiced concerns and he continued to ignore them. After being made aware of the issue, his entire law firm has nearly cut all communication. Refuses to answer calls, texts and emails and is actively causing harm to a case that involves the abuse of a child, something else this law firm is aware of. Due to this, my significant other could lose rights to her child at no fault of her own. I caution anyone with a complex case from using this law firm. They also required her to run around the entire state to get affidavits. For $15,000 that should be the attorneys job. We likely won’t get our money back. He has placed a child in danger with his dismissive approach and is actively causing harm to a case.
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  Stephen C. Webster

  Oct 17, 2025
  1.0
  Hiring Brandon Bledsoe after my daughter made shocking allegations against her mother's boyfriend was the most costly decision of my adult life. Brandon walked into court and told the judge he had just learned the man's name that morning, in spite of his office staff informing me of this person's identity 4 months earlier. The judge castigated him, questioned his knowledge of trial law, then penalized me in excess of over $50,000 for bringing my daughter's allegations to the authorities. I just thought you should know that if you were considering hiring him. You have been warned.
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  Taylor Smith

  Sep 10, 2025
  5.0
  This review is for Austin Trainor. He is truly a brilliant, hard working lawyer who takes great care of his clients! Very trustworthy, observant, quick-witted and always on the ball. I would recommend him if you're ever in need of legal services. He's the best!

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