I had a 1 hour consultation with Stephen Darrow were he told me that I would be able to stay in my home until February if I filed BK with him. I chose to go with him since a friend had recommended him. Stephen quoted me that he would charge me $1,500.00 to do my BK. I told him I would and would be back with a deposit. I was told my file would not be worked on until I paid the full amount.
1 week later I came in and paid $200.00 deposit and was told it would cost me $2,00.00 to file bk! I said what??!!! I was pulled a bait and switch!!! Rebecca got a hold of Stephen and he said to go ahead and reduce it back to $1,500.00 that alone made me feel uneasy, I went ahead and gave my deposit since he was well recommended, I received a generic receipt from his receptionist Rebecca Santiago who I later found out was also his sister in law. I asked Rebecca where is the contract? She tells me there is no contract and that my receipts would be enough. I left feeling uneasy and called her back again, when would I get any documentation that Stephen Darrow is representing me? She stated not until I paid in full I would get something from them and my file again would not be touched until I provided all financials and paid in full.
1 week later I emailed Rebecca and left messages for Stephen Darrow to call me back regarding the time frame they had given me I would be able to stay in my home. Darrow law center ignored my emails and calls for days, until I emailed Stephen cancelling his services, he told me he would refund my $200.00 later on that day he emails me telling me he is keeping my $200.00 and asking me for $300.00 more since he supposedly typed up an entire bk petition! First of all he did not have any of our financials for my husband and I nor creditor information. I asked for a copy and he couldnt provide me with one untill 5 hours later he claimed to have one. No contract no financials. Beware this guy is a crook!!! He will act nice during your free consultation as soon as he has your money he will ignore all calls and emails. Office staff is really unprofessional and unethical
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