Law Office of Doris E Mitchell

If I could give a negative star I would. I am so disappointed with the service that I received from Mrs. Mitchell. I hired her a few years back after my husband passed away. I needed her assistance with the Trust my home and life insurance issues. She was sick often and rescheduled appointments. She was very slow at responding to emails or voice mails.
I trusted her with important things at a very stressful time in my life. She was the second attorney that I had to deal with because the first attorney lagged also. Well once I was ready to dismiss her from my case, she had me drive to her El Cerrito office to pick up my file she would not even mail it.
I would not refer anyone to this Attorney. She does not seem dedicated to her business…

I saw Doris in December through my legal plan ARAG. I saw her about a legal separation. At the appointment, I asked her about her availability. She told me that but for one week, she would be available in December and January. After the appointment, I called her with a follow-​up question. I also sent her an email. I fully intended to hire her for my issue. However, she never responded to me at all. After waiting for a while, I called ARAG. Finally, a month later, I heard from Doris. She said she was away or sick or something. But when I went to her office, she had a secretary there. I would have thought that she might have arranged for the secretary to call me back.
She exhibited unprofessional conduct. Also, she told me I would have to make an appointment and pay her to answer any followup questions. Generally, attorneys answer followups without additional charge. She had not even been that useful in the first place; mostly I had spent time explaining my situation. Now she wanted to be paid AGAIN. I do not recommend Doris Mitchell as a family law attorney.

Doris is one of the most honest attorneys that I have worked with. Her billing is clear and never a surprise. Her demeanor is calm, assuring and approachable, perfect for an estate planning attorney. Also, it turns out she is a notary public which is more assuring to me than the no name services I used to use. Bottom line: I definitely recommend Doris for her services and will use her again.