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Law Office of Joel M. Wiest

2.6
6 reviews

5 N. Second St., Sunbury, PA 17801-2115, U.S.A.

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About Law Office of Joel M. Wiest

Law Office of Joel M. Wiest is a law firm with an office in Sunbury, PA. At this office location, there is 1 lawyer.

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Law Office of Joel M. Wiest got this award in 2021

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Communication
2.8
Quality of Service
2.5
Responsiveness
2.7
Value for Money
2.3
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 15, 2013
Hired Attorney Mr. Joel Wiest

He is one of the best lawyers in the area to deal with family law

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
October 25, 2012
Hired Attorney Mr. Joel Wiest
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
February 02, 2025
Hired Attorney Mr. Joel Wiest

Doesn't usually answer calls, emails, or texts... bills a lot of money, lies in court, lies on paper, doesn't really care, drags the case on and on and on, asks for the same information over and over again wasting precious time and money.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
July 17, 2015
Hired Law Firm

Dishonest and unethical. Took my case then had his secretary call me 2 days before the hearing he rescheduled and say he decided to not work criminal cases anymore. Turns out he had a conflict of interest but instead of just telling me he had her lie. Then he lied to the disciplinary board when I filed a complaint and told them he called me and told me it was a conflict of interst and sent me a letter that I did not have to pay the bill he sent me. He never said that to me or sent me a letter. He lied to cover his own butt

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 28, 2010
Hired Law Firm

Had to call daily for several months to get any kind of action. Doesn't return calls. Doesn't do what he says he will.

Law Office of Joel M. Wiest

2.6
6 reviews

5 N. Second St.Sunbury, PA 17801-2115U.S.A.

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