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A. Dean Betts, Jr., Esquire

3.8
14 reviews

30 E. Pine Street, P.O. Box 151, Georgetown, DE 19947-0151

Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and 13 more

About A. Dean Betts, Jr., Esquire

Experience: Law Clerk, Superior Court, State of Delaware, 1990. Deputy Attorney General for Delaware Department of Justice Civil Division, 1991-1994; Deputy Attorney General for Delaware Department of Justice Criminal Division, 1994-1997; Private Practice, 1997 to present.

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 11, 2017
Hired Attorney

Dean goes the extra mile, gives excellent advice and has always been good at getting back to me when i had any questions. He really cares about the outcome of my case. I believe I have made the best possible choice.

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
October 06, 2021
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My mother was married for 22 years and sought to get a divorce after her husband physically abused her due to his dementia. Just before the divorce was final, her husband passed away. After very poor and completely non aggressive legal representation, my mother didn’t get a single cent after being married for 22 years. She didn’t even have any rights to the house she lived in and paid bills for. My mother paid $7,500 and if she would have paid nothing and not have had a lawyer she would at least be $7,500 ahead. This lawyer only agreed to everything the other side proposed and never once took positive action on my mother’s behalf. When I contacted senior leadership in the law firm they told me it was a “series of unfortunate events” that caused my mother to be homeless and not receive anything. It sounded like the law firm was going to step up refund money, but quit returning phone calls. All facts.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 28, 2017
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Once we fired Dean and hired our new lawyer, we were given legal advice from day one that had we known while working with Dean, we strongly believe it would have changed the course of our case in our favor. In our opinion, he is not assertive and we did not feel confident with him as our attorney.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 23, 2011
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Family Law
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April 27, 2012
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 4
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Visitation Rights
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Living Wills
  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Powers of Attorney
    • Estate Planning
  • Other 7
    • Alimony
    • Marital Property Distribution
    • Domestic Relations
    • Wills
    • Trust Law
    • Living Trusts
    • Probate

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1990, Delaware
    1991, Maryland
    1991, U.S. District Court, District of Delaware and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
    Memberships
    Sussex County and Delaware State Bar Associations
    Delaware Trial Lawyers Association
    Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    Southern Delaware Estate Planning Council.
  • Education & Certifications
    Other Education
    Virginia Tech.
    Class of 1987
    Bachelor of Arts

    Virginia Tech.
    Class of 1987
    Honor Roll

    University of Maryland School of Law
    Class of 1990
    Juris Doctorate

    University of Maryland School of Law
    Class of 1990
    American Jurisprudence Award

    University of Maryland School of Law
    Class of 1990
    Brigewater M. Arnold Award

    University of Maryland School of Law
    Class of 1990
    Juris Doctorate with Honors
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1965
    Seaford, Delaware

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Member at Tunnell & Raysor, P.A.
3.8
14 reviews

30 E. Pine StreetP.O. Box 151Georgetown, DE 19947-0151U.S.A.

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  • Monday 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Saturday By appointment

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    Yes, A. Dean Betts, Jr., Esquire offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
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    Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. has 9 attorneys at this location.
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    Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. was established in 1880.

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