Tuohy Minor Kruse PLLC

Had 2 consultations,.one in March and one in April. Never heard anything back. Made a call and they said they would get back to me but nothing. Cant rember when thay was. Called again in October and the same. Called to pick up my documents in november and the assistant said she would call back but nothing. Got the documents a week later. They didn't start working on my stuff till July. And didn't touch it again till November to bill me 2700.00 dollars. I have pictures of the bill for proof. Unfortunately all the documents have to be redone as when we started the process in march we advised them of a name change in april and they did not make that update. Just someone else make your life easier.

I have never written a review before, but I felt compelled to do so now because of how well Melanie represented me during the worst time of my life. Melanie starts by meeting with you and laying out different options and strategies that you can pursue . She was very honest about what you could expect throughout your time with her. Watching Melanie litigate on your behalf in the courtroom is truly something special. She's very fierce in her arguments but gentle in how it comes across. On more than one occasion, lawyers from different firms asked for her advice. She is highly respected by her colleagues and the courts. The bottom line is that Melanie will work tirelessly and effectively for you.

Melanie is THE lawyer you want. She saved me from a pretty big hole I dug myself by being in denial at my divorce was going to happen. She had brilliant strategies and never let me get sucked into the narrative by the other side. I ended up with a rather favorable settlement and it's 100% to Melanie's credit. She will not steer you wrong. Thank you, Melanie for all your hard work.

I have worked with three of the attorneys (Melanie, Deane, and Tina) on a non parental custody case, an adoption case, estate planning, and settling an estate. This team is so professional, committed, and well-respected. It is so important to go into court with an attorney that the commissioners and judges know and trust. I’ve seen first hand the difference in how the court views your case with run of the mill counsel. I never imagined when we started working with them that their whole team would show up at court for our adoption trial. It shows personal and professional dedication that I believe is a rare commodity. I cannot recommend them enough.

SUMMARY I found myself in the unenviable position of needing to hire the services of a family lawyer, and Renee DeFreece at Tuohy Minor Kruse was recommended to me by a friend. I got fantastic service from her and her support team. I would very highly recommend her. SPECIFICS My spouse had kicked me out of our house and would only allow me to have four hours per week with our two daughters in a "supervised" setting. This was not, strictly speaking, legal, but I was told it was not actionable without a "parenting plan" in place. Having been an at-home dad for nearly ten years, this was emotionally devastating to me. Renee handled my case with care and respect, and I got the parenting plan I asked for (primary custody of our girls). RECOMMENDATIONS I have a graduate-school education, which means I know enough to appreciate Renee's skill. First, she could identify and understand that I was in a lot of emotional pain, and I had only so much "bandwidth" to deal with things. I did not need to know the gory details, just what was relevant. This helped me a lot. Second, I have a little experience with written rhetoric and argumentation, and it is enough for me to see that Renee is very skilled with that. She took the information and documentation I provided her with and was able to identify the best approach. That meant she could edit the legal declaration I wrote to give it as much brevity and impact as possible within the parameters of the court filing, and identify the most important material to use (there are limits on how much you can submit in some cases). Renee was clear that she was giving me the "driver's seat" if and when I wanted it. What I would recommend to anyone who hires her is to pay very close attention to her recommendations. She will do what you want regardless if she thinks it is in your best interest. I am confident I got the result I wanted precisely because I deferred to her expert advice, and I was humble enough not to think I might know better than her. I was able to see later why she recommended we proceed in certain ways, and it was crystal clear she knew what she was doing all along. I am so very glad I listened to her advice and followed it. To have my girls restored to me means more than words can express. CONCLUSION I can't recommend Renee highly enough. Listen to her expert advice and do it.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Renee DeFreece has been an invaluable source of support and guidance for our family over the past year. Her expertise and dedication in handling our complex family affairs have been nothing short of exceptional. Renee's guidance has been instrumental for our family. Her proactive approach, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills made the entire process as smooth as possible. She genuinely cares about her clients' well-being and is always there to address any concerns or questions. If you are in need of a lawyer who will go above and beyond to ensure the best outcome for your family, look no further than Renee DeFreece. We are incredibly fortunate to have had her on our side. Thank you, Renee, for your outstanding service!

I had the pleasure of working with Renee as she assisted us in doing an adult adoption! I could have no asked for things to go more seamless and smooth, she communicated everything we need to do and helped us every step of the way. at the last minute the court changed it to a zoom meeting instead of an in court meeting and and she rearranged her office to fit us as a family along with our small granddaughter into her office so that my husband could finish adopting my daughter. she even sent me photos of the zoom court conference that I will always treasure, having them to remember our day! I will reach out again with any legal matters I need without hesitation!