Complaint Review:
Janet M. Koehn
I gave the attorney a 4000.00$ retainer. She ignored my 3 written requests to supply me with a statement. I had to contact the State Bar and ask for their help in getting a statement. They sent me a copy of the statement that the attorney gave them but as soon as I opened it I noticed that the attorney had double billed me for my first office visit.(I had the cancelled check from that first visit) I attempted to notify the attorney thee times by certified mail but received no response. I called the State Bar and was told to go to Small Claims court. I did as I was told. The judge found in my favor. The attorney never came to court,nor did she pay me what she owed. I, once again, notified the State Bar by letter. I called every month to see if they had contacted the attorney, but there was always an excuse. I finally did receive a call from the State Bar, after 4 months, telling me the case was closed. I was very upset and asked what, if any recourse did I have. I was instructed to write to the Office of Chief trial Counsel. I mailed that letter over a month ago and have heard nothing. Nobody seems to really care! Maybe this attorney didn't steal a large enough amount? I thought it was "contempt of court" not to pay a judgement