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Zoom Court Dos and Don’ts

Zoom court is one of the many changes to our judicial system and family courts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that is here to stay. Long past the original lockdown and restrictions that necessitated virtual court, many counties are still holding court online. While it isn’t ideal for many cases and proceedings, there are also advantages to using virtual appearances for certain types of court proceedings, creating efficiency and accessibility in many cases. Many jurisdictions have found creative and innovative methods to ensure that cases continue to be heard. If you are scheduled for a Zoom court proceeding, we recommend the following measures to ensure success.

Test Your Technology

Being prepared is always important for a court appearance, but being prepared for a virtual court proceeding is especially important because you are now dealing with the technological component of your court proceeding as well. Make sure that you know what software your court proceeding will be conducted in. Many jurisdictions are using Zoom, however you should verify this with your attorney or with the office of the clerk of court well ahead of time. Your court’s website should provide more information about how to attend virtual proceedings. For example, the 17th Circuit of Illinois has a Virtual Court Proceedings page here with a lot of information about virtual proceedings in Winnebago County and Boone County, Illinois. If you are outside of Winnebago or Boone Counties in Illinois, please consult your own county’s website for more information.

Download the software to your computer or app to your phone or tablet several days ahead of time to make sure that you have ample time to test your device and practice using the software. Being prepared will not only help ensure you are present at your court proceeding, it will also give you peace of mind and make you feel more confident about your virtual court experience.

Be sure that you have enough battery to last for the entire proceeding. Have a power cord available and make sure you are in a location where you can plug in to an outlet if necessary. Remember that your battery may not last as long when using video and your microphone and streaming the amount of data that is necessary for a court proceeding via Zoom. You also cannot be sure of how long you will have to wait and how many other cases will be called before yours.

Do you have a link to enter the court proceeding? Do you know how to join an existing meeting and enter the meeting ID and password, if there is one? Downloading the software is just the first step, and you’ll also need to make sure you know how to join the correct Zoom meeting to be present in court.

Video and Audio Preparation for Zoom Court

Some jurisdictions will allow you to join your proceeding via telephone, but then you cannot see the judge’s face or expressions. In some cases you will be required to appear by video as well. Do you know how to turn your video on and off through the Zoom app? Do you know how to mute yourself and unmute yourself so that you are silent except for those times when you are supposed to be speaking? Practice all of these actions ahead of time to be sure you are adequately prepared.

Does your laptop, tablet, or phone microphone work well? Can people hear you clearly? How close do you need to be to the microphone? Do you need a headset? Can you hear what others are saying in a Zoom meeting? You don’t want to be learning of audio problems for the first time when you sign into your Zoom hearing. It’s important that you test video and audio before court. You also need to understand the difference between muting your video (so that you cannot be seen) and muting your audio (so that you cannot be heard) and when to use each.

Practice Before Zoom Court

Practice with a friend, family member, or somebody from your attorney’s office prior to your first Zoom appearance by creating your own Zoom meeting and rehearsing all of the functions that you may be required to do in court. Don’t let court be the first time you use Zoom – too often, people realize they don’t have a working microphone, their audio is too quiet to understand what is going on, or they do not know how to use important functions until it is too late to fix the problem.

When you log in to your court proceeding, you might be placed in a waiting room until your case is called or you might be immediately pulled into your hearing. Be prepared for that. Plan to log in ten to fifteen minutes early to make sure that you have plenty of time to make sure you are in the correct meeting and everything is working correctly. Reach out to the Clerk of Court or your attorney if you are still in the waiting room 15 minutes after the scheduled start time of your case.

Update Your Name in Your Zoom Settings

Make sure that your name displays on your Zoom account settings and that you use the name that matches your name on your case, as the name on your Zoom account is the only way the court has to identify you in the waiting room and admit you to the correct hearing. The name of your device is a common default if you don’t add your name to your Zoom account, which means that the judge may be looking at a waiting room of people named iPhone 4 or Samsung Galaxy. Without your name on your account, the judge or clerk may not be able to admit you to your hearing from the waiting room and you may miss your court date.

Choosing a Location for Zoom Court

Make sure that you have a good internet connection to conduct your court proceeding. Your cell phone might not have a strong enough signal for your audio and video to transmit. It’s incredibly important that you have a strong WiFi signal and reliable internet data connection. You may need to plan ahead to go to a different location if you don’t have this readily available.

Be sure that you are in a quiet location with minimal background noise. Some people attend their Zoom court proceedings from their workplaces to avoid time off of work. If you must do that, be sure you are in a quiet room and that other people in your workplace know that you cannot be disturbed during this time. Set yourself up in your quiet location prior to the start of your Zoom court hearing. Do not wait for the judge to be talking to you in order to go and find a quiet location – this is very frustrating for the judge and everyone else involved in your proceeding.

If your car is the only quiet, private place available for you to attend court virtually, be sure that you are parked in a quiet location with strong data signal. Do not drive during your court proceeding. Several jurisdictions have sent out stern warnings against people participating in Zoom court hearings while driving.

Choose an area where you have a blank, non-distracting background clear of clutter, or use one of the virtual backgrounds available through the Zoom software.

If you are at home, keep children and pets out of the room. If your case involves children, it’s especially important that your children are not able to see or hear what is going on, or be seen by the judge or other parties to the case. The court does not allow you to bring your children to court in most cases, so they are also not allowed to be present during your Zoom court proceeding. This is incredibly important.

Make sure other people in your environment know that you shouldn’t be disturbed during this time. Do not converse with people who are off-camera. Do everything possible to set up an area for yourself for Zoom court that is private and distraction-free.

How to Dress for Zoom Court

Treat Zoom court like in-person court as much as you possibly can. This means you should dress professionally as if you were attending court at the courthouse even though you are attending via the internet. The judge can see you and expects you to take the proceeding seriously. Consult your local court’s website for dress code rules.

Wear a shirt. This seems obvious, but one of the most common complaints from judges in the first few months of Zoom court proceedings is that parties are signing into court without a shirt on. You would not walk into the courthouse shirtless – don’t do it via Zoom either.

Plan for the unexpected in Zoom court. While you may be tempted to only dress professionally in the areas where you expect to be seen, anything could happen. Your judge may ask you to tilt your camera or to turn your camera around to show that you are not referencing unauthorized documents, that you don’t have unpermitted persons present, or that you don’t have an unauthorized communication device in front of you. What if you drop your phone? What if you have to stand up for some reason? Even if you don’t expect your pants to be visible, anything could happen. Wear pants.

Behavior During Zoom Court

One of the most important rules of Zoom court is to mute yourself whenever you are not speaking. Don’t talk over people or interrupt people – this is especially chaotic for court reporters trying to create a transcript of the hearing and judges will not tolerate it. Identify yourself clearly any time that you speak.

Talk to your lawyer ahead of time about if or when you will be expected to speak so that you feel prepared. If you don’t have a lawyer, read your county’s rules about Zoom hearings to make sure that you are correctly identifying yourself. It is very important to pay attention so that the judge doesn’t have to ask you multiple times to identify yourself or answer a question. Zoom court allows for far more distractions than in-person court. Don’t text, work on another device, or otherwise do anything that pulls your attention away from the judge and the business of your court proceeding. The judge will be able to tell when you are not paying attention.

Don’t eat, drink, or smoke in Zoom court. Make sure your smoke detector is not chirping because it has a low battery.

Sit up and be alert at all times in Zoom court. Another big pet peeve of judges is when parties are laying down on the camera or Zooming from bed. Conduct yourself professionally as if you were present in the courthouse.

Do not photograph or record anything in your Zoom court proceeding as doing so is generally illegal. Do not take pictures, screenshots, videos, or otherwise record any of the proceeding as it is happening. If you want a record of what has occurred, you can order an official transcript through the clerk’s office.

Zoom Court Exhibits

If you are represented, your attorney will be responsible for presenting any necessary exhibits during your hearing. Most courts have established procedures for this. Holding up something in front of the camera is unlikely to be admissible as an exhibit. If you don’t have a lawyer, read your court’s rules and make sure that your exhibits are prepared, labeled, electronically filed, and delivered to the other parties ahead of time as required. Make sure you know how to share your screen if you’re going to be presenting exhibits through screenshare. Practice this ahead of time.

Your case’s success may be jeopardized by not understanding or following the rules for your county for Zoom court operations. Be sure that you’ve read and understand your local rules, understand how to operate your Zoom software, are fully prepared for your hearing, and log in early.

Hiring a Lawyer for Zoom Court

When you aren’t experienced with legal matters, virtual court can feel even more overwhelming than in-person court. Hiring an attorney is one way to make sure that you are protected. If you’d like to schedule a free consultation with an attorney who is experienced with Zoom court hearings in family law and criminal defense cases, you can contact us online or call or text us today at (815) 200-8802 to schedule a free appointment with one of our Wisconsin or Illinois attorneys.

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Lisa Lovelace
00:07 22 Nov 17
Zach is AMAZING! He cares about the client and most of all the children. Treats clients like family. Jeanie his assistant is so helpful and spot on. Zach is never late to court and always returns calls even on weekends. He is also reasonably priced. I can't recommend Pro Legal Care LLC enough for all your legal needs!!!!
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Dustin Harvey
20:34 06 Dec 17
Zach is attentive, compassionate, and all around a great guy. He keeps an open line of communication and is very easy to contact. I'm very greatful for his hard work and will continue to use Zach as my family attorney.
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Esmeralda Martinez
12:59 27 Oct 17
Zach is an amazing attorney, that goes above and beyond for his clients. I always refer him to family and friends.
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Alison gratz
16:15 30 Nov 16
I worked with Zach Townsend to obtain an order of protection for domestic abuse and won my case. My favorite part about this process as it was very emotionally confusing for me was that Zach was not only sensitive to my situation, but he helped prepare me for all the different scenarios that may transpire. I gave him explicit personal details and messages as evidence and we went through it together. He described to me what kind of questions I may be challenged with if I were to take the witness stand and how to respond honestly, but also knowing that those questions may not be in my favor and insensitive to me as a person and how not to destroy my credibility by becoming offended. He did role playing with me to show me what he meant. We determined different avenues to go about preparing evidence: messages, asking for video footage from where the incident took place, subpoenaing a witness, etc. to make sure we were organized and in the best place to win. He pulled my respondent into a conference before the trial to offer him a plea and he took it. I was able to walk away with a two year order of protection due to his representation and am very happy with his services. He also made me a copy of all documentation and e-mailed me my order to have an electronic copy with myself at all times and gave me more pointers on how to remain safe and what to do if the order is violated. I highly recommend him to anyone.
Cherish Schwartz
Cherish Schwartz
20:21 05 Sep 16
Zachary Townsend has been my lawyer for over a year since I first met him asking for help. He will listen to the problems, review evidence thoroughly, give you the best advice he can & he will do everything possible in court so it's a fair hearing/trial. He is worth every penny hiring him. He keeps his clients updated on everything, he is always a phone call/text message away & he truly cares for his clients seeking justice. He in my opinion is the BEST lawyer you can have. Don't look any father if you need a lawyer, call him & set up an appointment if you're needing legal advice/representation for anything!!!
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Xzena Rodriguez
19:08 19 Jan 18
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Cecelia Hendrickson
Cecelia Hendrickson
01:22 30 Jan 18
Attorney Zack is awesome.He handled a case for my son a few years ago.Hes kind,patient,a good listener .And a friend.He always treated us with respect.Always was available.I highly recommend Attorney Zack Townsend.
Amanda Fitch
Amanda Fitch
19:37 28 Mar 18
Attorney Davies with Pro Legal Care is dedicated to providing clients with outstanding representation. Attorney Davies is thorough, responsive, and effective. Not only did Attorney Davies save me time and money, but also achieved the best possible outcome for my case. I highly recommend Attorney Davies and Pro Legal Care!
Brittney Walker
Brittney Walker
17:30 16 May 18
Zach Townsend has been easy to reach and when things are hitting the fan and he is right there making sure things are done right and very fair
Raneem Shamseldin
Raneem Shamseldin
22:40 25 May 18
Zachary has been my attorney for a variety of needs for over 5 years. He has always done a great job in my defense and given me the results I was looking for. Pro Legal Care is a great team and always puts clients first.
Jeremy Petersen
Jeremy Petersen
17:51 22 Jul 18
I want to thank you Mr. Zack for helping me in my legal matter. I came from out of state and he did a great job with just one court appearance. I strongly recommend pro legal care and zack as a lawyer. He is very fair and affordable.
Sarah Devey
Sarah Devey
23:08 14 Aug 18
I can not thank Zach enough for what he has done for me and bringing my son home I will forever be greatful I will always highly recommend Pro legal care and Zachary THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING MY VOICE
Jeffrey Titus
Jeffrey Titus
22:37 05 Sep 18
Zach is a great guy. Very smart. He can do just about anything
Gabriella Gamoneda
Gabriella Gamoneda
17:59 02 Oct 18
I am beyond happy with the services both Zach and his assistant Mallory has provided to me! From my initial call to the office to this very moment, every step has been extremely professional, detail oriented, warm and at a VERY satisfying pace! Zach has been honest, transparent, informative, caring and very understanding. Aside from being an awesome attorney, he’s a stand up and relatable person. Definitely an attorney I am proud and confident to have represent any of my cases. Thank you so much Zach and Mallory!
Cristian Mayer
Cristian Mayer
17:49 09 Oct 18
Zach Townsend is an amazing lawyer i am glad I hired him to help me with my case
Linda Gurley
Linda Gurley
17:36 13 Nov 18
Zak did a GREAT job with my divorcé and was very professional and very respectful. I would reccomend him to anyone looking for an attorney!
Lee Rodewald
Lee Rodewald
20:53 26 Nov 18
Zach is highly knowledgeable on wills. Would recommend to all.
Jared C
Jared C
15:36 27 Oct 18
Had an appointment scheduled the day after first call, and had an answer to my legal inquiries the same week. Thanks again!
Nathan Shugart
Nathan Shugart
15:58 06 Dec 18
Attorney Austin Davies is very knowledgeable, and can be trusted to represent your best interests as a client. I highly recommend him and Pro Legal Care!
Brandon Swenson
Brandon Swenson
18:44 10 Dec 18
Had great experience with Mr. Townsend got everything done in very professional manner.
domerchi1
domerchi1
17:37 18 Dec 18
Awesome service! Zachary and the team helped me out immensely when my father got sick and I had to take care of his legal problems while he was in the hospital. I was feeling overwhelmed, and they walked me through the process every step of the way. They really made sure my family was taken care of. I can’t say enough about well I was treated!
Shawn Hinrichs
Shawn Hinrichs
20:38 21 Dec 18
The Dynamic Duo, otherwise known as Zach and Austin, made my divorce so easy! Highly recommend these men for all your legal troubles.
Doug Shaw
Doug Shaw
20:57 27 Dec 18
Zach and his team were awesome to work with. He took time to explain everything, gave us realistic timeline expectations, communicated every step of the way, and never made us hound him for an answer. Other lawyers ignore you and make it hard to contact them, but Pro Legal Care's team communicates every step of the way and are there to answer all of your questions. Our adoption was done just as he said and met the timeline that he gave. Zach's knowledge of the legal world was exceptional and I would definitely recommend him and his team for your legal needs!
Geri Scharwath
Geri Scharwath
20:53 03 Jan 19
He is a great Attorney and I appreciate everything he did! He helped me very much and got me exactly what I wanted.
Amy Chatfield
Amy Chatfield
15:40 09 Jan 19
Zach and Austin are both incredibly knowledgable and compassionate. They were patient in answering all of my questions and aiding me in a time of need. It's very obvious that they are not motivated by cashing in on their clients. They genuinely care about each case and making sure their clients are informed. 10/10 highly recommend!
jason fox
jason fox
01:24 18 Jan 19
Great straight forward friendly professional service. From day one till the end was perfect. Thank you to everyone in the office.
Nate Gyllin
Nate Gyllin
22:45 18 Mar 19
Austin D., and Zach did a amazing time, with my case. Erin T. Always made sure I knew I had court. Very professional, , blunt and to the point. Would definitely recommend to anyone out there. Took the time to review my case and stepped up and took ahold of my situation. Thanks guys and Erin. Nate G.
Staszek M
Staszek M
21:35 22 Apr 19
Zachary really helped me out today. I really appreciate his professional expertise.
Julie Swenson-Nelson
Julie Swenson-Nelson
14:14 01 May 19
Had a great experience with Zack and his team. Very professional and courteous. Would definitely recommend!
Valerie Carlson
Valerie Carlson
16:27 05 May 19
Zach is a very skilled & knowledgeable lawyer. He is very attentive to his clients’ needs & counsels based on their best interests in accordance with the law. He is very professional & reliable! I would recommend anyone to him that is seeking advice on their case!
Tracie Drake
Tracie Drake
15:22 17 Jul 19
I hired Zach based on a recommendation and I was not disappointed. While my custody case did last much longer than I would have liked I do realize that he only had so much control over that, and opposing counsel was a royal pain in the butt who caused most of the wasted time. He absolutely did his best to advocate for my son and I to achieve not only majority parenting time, but also to set boundaries that protect us from potential loopholes that could have been a major headache. He and his staff responded in a timely manner, answered when I needed them most, and pushed harder when things were getting too out of hand. I cannot thank Zach and his team enough (Erin I’m looking at you!) because they really did make my year. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I hope this review can help the next person looking for help and answers.
Bradley Cavins
Bradley Cavins
17:09 24 Jul 19
They were very helpful and knowledgeable. I’m thankful I found Zachary Townsend. Also, Erin was very helpful and always kept be updated.
Kelsi Getty
Kelsi Getty
21:49 01 Aug 19
Attorney Townsend is a wonderful attorney! Made my divorce quick and relatively painless, and put everything in language I could easily understand. 10/10 would recommend!
Annette Jennings
Annette Jennings
15:02 06 Aug 19
Mr. Townsend is very knowledgeable and friendly, would recommend to anyone for legal services.
Vernicka Williams
Vernicka Williams
16:50 07 Aug 19
Mr. Townsend Attorney helped me get the answered i needed to some important questions he was very respectful and knowledgable about my questiins i am very satisfied with his services and would recommend him at any given momnent for all legal issues
Jesse Fulmer
Jesse Fulmer
19:45 07 Aug 19
Great guy grew up with him helped me with a problem on his own time very much appreciated and very much recommend
JessicaN
JessicaN
13:27 23 Sep 19
Attorney Townsend and his team were consummate professionals. I was very satisfied with the high level of attention, care and respect I received from everyone in the office. I highly recommend their services.
Elizabeth Swanson
Elizabeth Swanson
15:39 15 Oct 19
I cant say enough awesome things about attorney townsend. He got me everything I wanted to my daughter. I cant say thank you enough zach.
Jessie Anderson
Jessie Anderson
15:05 08 Oct 19
Zach helped me to keep my kids safe! Very thankful
Matthew Burns
Matthew Burns
16:43 08 Nov 19
Zach and his firm are the only people I would ever trust to take care of myself and my family. When my father had his stroke he had every financial crisis you could think of. Zach walked me through everything and made the best of an incredibly overwhelming situation. If you need an attorney, you’ll be happy you called
Miss Stein
Miss Stein
20:34 26 Nov 19
He has helped our Fence company with all of our business matters, would recommend to anyone! Thanks Zachary!
ALVARO Ramirez
ALVARO Ramirez
20:37 26 Nov 19
Best lawyers in town outstanding people to work with totally worth it
becky woodrow
becky woodrow
22:41 14 Apr 20
If your in need of Legal Services, please give them a call. I can't boast enough about how wonderful their entire team is. From the front line to behind the scenes every single team member was so awesome. Keri Johnson represented me with a extremely delicate situation and she was amazing. She is very knowledgeable, personable and dedicated! She handled my case with professionalism and understanding. I can't boast enough about her and the entire team! Seriously check them out, if you ever find yourself in need of Legal Services, you won't regret it!
Camille Heilman
Camille Heilman
17:17 30 May 20
Thank you Pro Legal for all you help and being my eyes, ears and support system through one the most difficult season of my life. Zachary you helped save my life. You and your team are angels from above!!!
Tom   Gilman
Tom Gilman
23:55 10 Jun 20
My wife and I were finally able to make our dreams of being parents come true of adopting a child. Zachary Townsend was there every step of the way and made it a very painless process!! If I ever get the opportunity to adopt again Zachary will be my first choice of attorneys!!
John Martelin
John Martelin
17:45 16 Jun 20
I found attorneys Townsend and Johnson to both be very good and very professional. I worked more with Attorney Johnson in my case and I would even go as far to say that she was exceptional in the quality of her work. I’m very happy with the services they provided, as well as the outcome.
Yousif Qayssar
Yousif Qayssar
16:46 16 Jun 20
attorney townsend was good for me. good for my children. good for my family. If you got issues call towsend. very helpful.
Jacob Prouty
Jacob Prouty
21:47 03 Jul 20
Zachery townsend is a amazing lawyer, he deffinetly values his costumers and gets the job done efficiently and fast with amazing reaults.
Mrs Hickman
Mrs Hickman
01:02 01 Sep 20
Townsend and the entire firm rock. You will be very pleased with the service. Professional, understanding, efficient, calming, confident, and patient. I was pleased with the outcome. I felt like the whole team put themselves in my shoes. It was genuine heartfelt. Any doubts I had in the beginning were always reassured. Divorce matter quick & smooth. Very outstanding. Highly recommended! Zachary Townsend is great!
Brittany Mitchell
Brittany Mitchell
18:53 15 Jan 21
Hired Zach and his team for my divorce. They were all very professional and got everything done in a timely matter. Reassured me throughout my case that they would do everything they could so I could keep my dog and my personal assets. They are a great team to have.
Nessa Nguyen
Nessa Nguyen
05:41 23 Apr 21
I hired Townsend and his team for my divorce and I was very pleased! He walked me through everything and made sure I understood everything. Very professional Definitely recommend.
Ryan Hicks
Ryan Hicks
21:37 07 May 21
I can’t thank attorney Townsend and attorney Johnson enough for all their hard work the past year and a half. They worked with me on a payment plan, they always kept me in the loop, if I called to speak with them they either got on the phone immediately or I got a call back within hours. My case had ups and downs but they always remained optimistic and professional and delivered on everything I had hoped for. Not easy for a dad to get custody and they helped me get full custody with all decision making powers in all aspects. Highly recommend pro legal care!
Dana Marie
Dana Marie
15:11 28 May 21
I cannot rave about this law firm enough!! They all worked together very well to handle everything quickly and efficiently and walked me through every step of my case! I will definitely be using them in the future if needed!-
Tyler Mckee
Tyler Mckee
20:33 29 Oct 21
Best lawyer in the rockford are he went up and beyond my expectations its very hard for a father to get custody and I do thank you so much Zack you are amazing words can't describe how thankful I am for you and everything you've done I highly recommend
Garrett Lang
Garrett Lang
18:41 31 Oct 21
I could write a novel on all the good things about Zachary Townsend and the lawyer group! If it wasn't for Townsend my daughter would not be here today. Thank you so much you guys saved my daughter's life! I now Custody of my daughter because of this lawyer group I can't tell people enough how thankful I am for Townsend group I always tell people they need to use them when they have problems like I had! Townsend got me custody of my daughter very quickly with no stress he explained to me everything that was going to happen and what to do and everything he said was right on! Thank you guys so much! You have no idea how much I appreciate your hard work if you are reading through reviews and come across mine I highly recommend this lawyer group! I will never even think about looking for another lawyer ever again!
Alestorm5000
Alestorm5000
03:03 07 Nov 21
As a father, I have been through a few lawyers in getting custody of my son. Some more affordable than others. But they pale in comparison to Zach and his team. They got things done quickly and efficiently in a few months what other lawyers would have dragged out for a year, as well as handling every request I had, regardless of how odd it seemed or how unusual it was. If you want a lawyer on your side, I fully recommend them. Other lawyers might have lesser rates, but they will drag their feet when it comes time to finish up with court, costing you far more time and money in the long run. My only regret is that I didn't hire them years ago. If you need a lawyer, you should hire them. You won't regret it.
John McCutcheon
John McCutcheon
14:28 09 Dec 21
Hands down one of the best law firms in the Rockford area. I have had Zack and his team on my side for countless occasions. I couldn’t ask for a better attorney to represent me on the custody battle I have had to go through and still am. I highly recommend them to be your legal representative highly knowledgeable and fights for everything you want. I thank you Zack and the team…
courtney parks
courtney parks
15:53 10 Dec 21
Attorney Townsend fought for our the adoption of our daughter and we won. The best results and the best service we could have asked for. Incredibly professional and timely. We are forever grateful for what he and his team were able to achieve for our family.
Sean Bond
Sean Bond
15:56 10 Dec 21
The entire team at Pro Legal Care was very helpful and efficient in getting our adoption approved. We were so impressed with their office. They achieved the best possible outcome in our case.
Chyanne Cotey
Chyanne Cotey
03:38 13 Jan 22
I would and have been recommending attorney Townsend to everyone I know. He’s is extremely knowledgeable and won’t give up. Most of all, he cares! Out of the lawyers I’ve had in the past, I would give him 10 stars if I could. Thank you so much for what you do Mr. Townsend. :)
Kevin McLoughlin
Kevin McLoughlin
20:43 14 Apr 22
I honestly felt as if I was treated as their most important client. No matter your issue, reach out to Attorney Townsend first for advice. He will not steer you wrong and is 100% dependable. Beyond satisfied with the quality of service from everyone on the team. Thank you Attorney Townsend
Jonah Nunez
Jonah Nunez
17:23 23 May 22
Attorney Townsend has helped my family with all of our legal needs over the past few years. The whole team has been incredibly helpful and Attorney Townsend got us everything we had hoped for. I have and will continue to recommend Pro Legal Care.
Chris Mccollom
Chris Mccollom
12:48 15 Jun 22
We used Attorney Townsend for a custody battle and he was great. We gained full custody and every step of the way Attorney Townsend was there for us and always concerned and attentive to our family. Him and his legal team kept us in the loop at all times and worked vigorously to get us the outcome we wanted and deserved. I recommend Attorney Townsend and Pro Legal Care LLC.
Shae Edler
Shae Edler
00:18 30 Jun 22
My husband and I hired Attorney Zach Townsend represent us in an adoption case. Throughout the entire process, his office maintained a clear line of communication. They let us know what to expect from start to finish. Any question that we had they answered. I’m thankful to have found his office and I’m grateful to the office for helping with the adoption and making our family ‘legally’ complete.
K H
K H
00:43 08 Aug 22
My experience with this legal team was great! I hired them for a relative of mine and they did a great job! It only cost half of what I originally paid them. They returned the other half to me. I would recommend them.
Jessie Miles
Jessie Miles
14:58 19 Aug 22
I highly recommend due to the efficient, fast work done with this business. Our attorney and his staff were great with communication. Thank you!
ryan beaver
ryan beaver
20:21 06 Sep 22
Zachary Townsend and his Team did an amazing job handling my case. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, honest and truly cares about his clients. I was always kept informed, walked through everything that was happening, reached out to before each court date to make sure I understood everything that was going on. Thank you so much for providing excellent legal care and leading us to the outcome we were hoping for. I will, without a doubt remain with this firm for any legal issues in the future.
Lisa Zeimetz
Lisa Zeimetz
22:47 28 Oct 22
I wanted an attorney that was fair and pragmatic. I wanted someone that would respect a very long marriage and despite some strong emotions, provide guidance in a manner that made you feel like a good human at the end of it all. Divorce is never easy but it is "easier" if you have someone that is in your corner that helps you maintain your integrity. Mr. Townsend and team were very much there to help me accomplish that. Attorney Townsend allowed me to protect myself while maintaining the ability to do the right thing.
Cheryl Saunders
Cheryl Saunders
15:08 21 Oct 22
I had some issues concerning my previous employer and I called and spoke with Mark who is the practice manager of the firm. He was so kind and gave me a referral to someone that may be able to help me. He took the time to listen to my concerns even though this wasn't their area of practice. I wish there were more people like him. I definitely think I would have been a good hands had I been able to go with this firm. Thank you Mark
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