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The Law Offices of Bowman & Associates, APC
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I provided Bowman & Associates the contract I had signed and for a very reasonable cost the vacation membership was only a sad memory instead of a cloud over my head for years to come. I was very happy with the whole process and will call them first if I ever need a lawyer again.
My wife provided Debbie Michell Flores, Mr Kosla's stand in for that day in court on May 4th, with the Sassi drug evaluation report that had been done by Edca LifeSkills in Placerville (the first offender program for DUI cases) which she passed with flying colors. (The lowest possible risk for drug dependency) and then we watched and listened FROM FIVE FEET AWAY as Ms Flores produced that drug evaluation to the opposing counsel (Josh Miller) from Miller and associate's. As Ms Flores walked up and produced the drug report, Mr Miller said "do you have a drug evaluation for me" and Ms Flores said yes here it is. Then Mr Miller looked at it and said and I quote, "that'll do".
After that hearing on 05/04/2017 apparently neither Ms Flores or Roger Kosla or anyone from Bowmen and associates bothered to make sure that the (Findings and orders after hearing) which had been prepared by opposing counsel (JOSH MILLER) contained the evidence that we had submitted to the court, namely the SASSI drug evaluation that my wife had preemptively taken. So there was no legal record of that evidence ever being submitted.
The night before the next status hearing on 06/08/2017, Mr Kosla lied to both myself and my wife in an email that he actually had the SASSI drug evaluation report (IN HIS HAND) and would produce it if the judge needed it. My wife had taken the drug evaluation even before the court ordered a drug evaluation in order to show she had nothing to hide and was not a substance abuser.
Now because the drug evaluation was not properly submitted and recorded in the court records, on 06/08/17 comes a HEARING: Request for order (with Modification's) for the following.
#1: (Drug and alcohol evaluation) of respondent. (ALREADY DONE BY MY WIFE WITH EDCA)
#2: Custody evaluation
#3: Conjoint co-parenting counseling (ALREADY TAKEN VOLUNTARILY BY MY WIFE YEARS BEFORE WITH BOTH (Catherine Underwood) as well as (Judy French) and Charles the petitioner refused to attend the sessions at that time.
#4: Custody and visitation
#5: A Child custody recommending counseling review.
My wifes attorney Roger Kosla appeared on 06/08/2017 and he reiterated "I have the drug evaluation with me" and I will present it to the court if need be. At this point we didn't know that he did not have that SASSI drug report with him.
So the case is called and judge Ashworth asks (and this is not verbatim) she said something to the effect, has a drug evaluation been completed and roger Kosla says, yes your honor "YOU SHOULD HAVE THAT IN YOUR RECORDS" her reply was NO I don't see it in the file. She then asks opposing counsel Josh Miller do you have a copy Mr Miller and Mr miller replies, (Quote) "NO YOUR HONOR WE HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANYTHING" (End Quote). When he knew that he had at the hearing date on 05/04/2017.
Roger Kosla sat there sweating and mumbling under his breath and my wife and I were so stunned that I don't even think we heard what was said next. Roger Kosla did not have the SASSI Drug evaluation in his possession and neither did BOWMEN AND ASSOCIATES in their records.
Our own attorney KNOWINGLY lied to the judge AND SO DID JOSH MILLER.
The Judge was angry and said and I quote, "So you expect me to return time to your client with a late filed declaration and no drug evaluation" (End Quote). Up to that point we had not been informed by anyone at Bowmen and associates that Roger Kosla had filed a late declaration. The judge immediately adopted the CCRC recommendation and my wife was NOT granted the return of 50/50 custody of her minor daughter.
I recommend you find a lawyer that will foght for your rights, not just push papers through the system to get paid.
This morning my father (79) had an appointment with the bankruptcy court downtown. His attorney did not appear to the courthouse until my father the called the office, as the direction of the trustee as my father was scheduled to appear before the trustee. When my Father spoke to Mr. Kwun on the phone he was very casual and felt it was no big deal, commenting “Oh, I guess today is the 28th”. Don't worry the court will allow for the late arrival.” When Mr. Kwun did finally appear to the courthouse, (1 hour late) he was unapologetic and I felt very unprofessional with my Father and the court.
Bankruptcy was a very difficult decision for my Dad and Mr. Kwun certainly added stress to the process. We left the courthouse today, Mr. Kwun abruptly left my dad, barely having any conversation with my Dad, leaving my Dad with unanswered questions. This firm has been very unprofessional through the entire process.
My Dad or myself would not recommend this firm for any future legal needs.
I have read and re read this and as hard as I might try, can't find a single thing that would ever make me not LOVE these guys!!
I actually had to ask Robert, "how is it that as straight forward, direct, clear and quite frankly at times so matter of fact you are with me as to what I can, can't or shouldn't do or say, that other lawyers get away with doing things that quite frankly make even an ordinary person like me go WHAT"???
He will flat out tell you how it is!! Everyone over there is just like that. They understand what should and should not be done and I mean really isn't that what we would all want in a lawyer??
I have had to deal with lawyers that basically just say a bunch of things in a row that are ALL false, in just what seems to be in the hopes of "well, maybe one of the comments will get through as the truth". I for one don't know how they sleep at night. Especially when you see that even after doing that, they lose!!
Robert and everyone in his office are top notch and I am so lucky to have them in my corner!! If you need legal help, get help from the best!!!
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Where does one begin to write a review for a Law Firm? First of all the one would hope that things would never require a lawyer, but as we all know, that is not the case. So with that in mind, one would hope to find a lawyer that is passionate about their profession, dedicated to their clients, tactful, smart, and as unfortunately the process can be adversarial at times, someone that knows how to handle themselves in the courtroom.
Those are the exact qualities that the Lawyers involved with Bowman and Associates have.
I have been lucky enough to have Robert Bowman represent me and I must say how fortunate I feel. When you are going into a courtroom, by the nature of the process, you can never be 100% sure of anything, but I feel and do know, that if I am walking in with Robert, or any of the attorneys associated with his firm, that I am walking in prepared and with one of the Best Attorneys around.
They are accessible, responsive, and so great about helping you understand whatever process is going on.
So again, I hope you never have to have an attorney represent you, but I also know that if you need one, go with Bowman and Associates and get the best.