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Cindy L. Thomas

3.8
5 reviews

395 S Shore Dr Ste 204, Battle Creek, MI 49014

Family Law, Probate & Estate Planning and Elder Law & Disability Rights

About Cindy L. Thomas

Cindy L. Thomas is a lawyer practicing family law, probate & estate planning, elder law & disability rights. Cindy received a B.A. degree from Olivet College in 1981, and has been licensed for 25 years. Cindy practices in Battle Creek, MI.

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Cindy L. Thomas got this award in 2021

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Communication
3.8
Quality of Service
3.8
Responsiveness
3.8
Value for Money
3.6
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 02, 2012
Hired Attorney

Wonderful lawyer felt completely confident and at ease with her!

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 27, 2014
Hired Attorney

Cindy is expensive and I made the mistake of thinking that more expensive attorneys are better attorneys. Her work was mediocre and the results of my case reflected the same . I think Cindy is getting tired and should consider retiring.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
August 28, 2025
Hired Attorney

Our father had hired Cindy for Will and Estate planning therefore we decided to use her to settle the estate after our father passed. This has turned out to be the biggest mistake we could have made and I know for sure that our father would be extremely disappointed as well. She does not stand by her word, she does the complete opposite that she tells you she is going to do and the communication from her or her staff is absolutely the worst. I would not recommend her at all. Unfortunately for us we have not been able to settle the estate yet and have no idea how much we will be charged for her services. The only hope we have now is that she does not charge us for all of the paperwork that has had to be completed multiple times due to the errors that Cindy and he staff have made.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 24, 2013
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Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
November 18, 2011
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Services

Areas of Law

  • Family Law
  • Other 2
    • Probate & Estate Planning
    • Elder Law & Disability Rights

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2001, Michigan
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Thomas M. Cooley Law School
    Class of 2001
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Olivet College
    Class of 1981
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1959
    1959

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