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Ellen Boland Hagan

2.2
5 reviews

Fredericksburg, VA, U.S.A.

About Ellen Boland Hagan

Ellen Boland Hagan is a lawyer. Ellen has been licensed for 35 years. Ellen practices in Fredericksburg, VA.

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Child Custody
Posted by Patrick
June 08, 2022
Hired Attorney

Ms Hagan was appointed a guardian ad litem in a recent custody dispute. I am the father and found her to be very professional, personable and dedicated to her job. Her approach was balanced and non-judgmental, and she made clear that her duty was to protect the best interest of my son. I highly recommend her without reservation.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 05, 2023
Hired Attorney

I found her someone who very bias and judgemental. Who when you get on her bad side, will misrepresent information and will try to hurt your case. She is not very thorough and will rather make assumptions.

General Practice
Posted by anonymous
August 14, 2024
Hired Attorney

Was appointed GAL by court. Very biased towards fathers she doesn’t even try to hear you out she just assumes. Doesn’t have any patience whatsoever looks at you in a disgusting way sad sad woman. Acts nice when she came over but in court she showed her true colo

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 28, 2024
Hired Attorney

This attorney is only working for a paycheck. Old and out of touch, unethical and extremely unprofessional. She should not be working as GAL, she is an example of what is wrong in the court. Extremely bias against fathers.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 12, 2010
Hired Attorney

Completely biased against fathers and recommended that I not see my children despite the mother's multiple previous marriages, failed familial relationships, and obvious emotional instability. Beyond our first and only meeting, she refused to communicate with me or any of the ten references that I provided to her via postal mail. Absolutely would not recommend her to a father client seeking custody or even visitation with his children.

 

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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, Virginia
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