
Gary Sparks
Fairfield, CA
Licensed for 16 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Child custody
Language
German English
About
Gary D. Sparks is an accomplished attorney who has successfully represented hundreds of husbands, wives, parents, military service members and same sex couples with their divorce and other family law legal disputes for more than a decade. In fact, you may have heard Gary during one of his multiple appearances as a special guest on the Ronn Owens Program on KGO-AM 810 in San Francisco discussing current California divorce and family law issues, and he has been interviewed by both local and national publications in addition to publishing several of his own legal guides and blog.Gary graduated 1st in his class from the John F. Kennedy University School of Law, where he was awarded Magna Cum Laude honors for excellence in academic achievement, in addition to numerous other scholarly awards. He clerked for the Family Law court while in law school and served as the managing editor of the Law Review. As a result of his good standing and academic accomplishments, Gary was certified by the State Bar of California to engage in the limited practice of family law while still a law student. He worked for several years as a student instructor, and then afterwards as a teaching assistant at the School of Law, and today continues to privately tutor and advise law students in their studies and in preparation for the bar exam and their future careers. He also serves as a mentor for new lawyers.Prior to founding his own firm in 2009, Gary was a partner at Holmes, Moore & Sparks, a well-known family law firm in Walnut Creek with a rich 25+ year history of successful family law advocacy across the East Bay.Gary has a reputation in the legal community for being firm, yet fair, in dealing with other parties and attorneys. His time clerking for the court gave him valuable insight and experience into the inner workings of our legal system, flawed as it may be. Gary enjoys legal research and analysis, and is highly skilled at presenting oral argument in court. Gary practices law from the perspective of a divorced father who learned the legal system firsthand during his own highly contested custody case, which eventually drove him to attend law school with the objective of practicing family law.Gary is a member of the State Bar of California, the American Bar Association, the Contra Costa County Bar Association, the Solano County Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and is a member of the Bay Area Regional Standing Committee (BARSC) of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of California which proposes, reviews and recommends legislation to our state assembly and senate each year. Gary regularly presents pro-per divorce clinics and has served as a “Lawyer in the Library,” and also volunteers to assist self-represented parties reach agreements at their mandatory Settlement Conferences at the courthouse.Gary is admitted to practice law in all state courts throughout California. He is also active in community service and is an ardent supporter of students in public education. Gary is a recipient of the Unsung Hero Award for his past efforts with the Vanished Children’s Alliance to locate, recover and reunify missing and abducted children with their families, and is a member of the Masons of California and a supporter of the Masons 4 Mitts program providing baseball gloves to underprivileged children here in the Bay Area.Gary is an avid golfer with a handicap that is far too high for his liking. He enjoys football, baseball, mountain and road biking, loves riding on his Vulcan Mean Streak cruiser and spending time with his family and dog, Harley.
Practices Areas
Estate Planning
Child custody
Child support
Divorce and separation
Family
Probate
Domestic Violence
Language
German English
Contact
Sparks Family Law, Inc.1125 Missouri Street, Suite 208Fairfield, CA, 94533
Office: (925) 231-9624
Website: N/AReviews
Gary represented me in what could have been a really nasty divorce case. I was a wreck, but he kept me grounded and made me focus on reality. He is definitely skilled and knowledgeable, and his approach to my case was terrific. I will admit that I got frustrated during my divorce, and consulted with two other lawyers for second opinions. Both of them told me that I was being well-served by Gary, and I believe it. I hope to God that I never have to go through this again, but I would hire Gary in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a lawyer who will tell you "how it is", who will tell you your best options and potential outcomes instead of just blindly doing what you tell him to do, and who will treat you fairly and with respect, then you need to hire Gary. I recommend him very highly.
Be very careful with this attorney. He will tell you everything you want to hear while you are most vulnerable. Do NOT hire him - you will regret it. We hired Sparks for a very emotional child custody case. He knew the desperation of being able to see the child and he gladly took our $3000 retainer during our meeting. That’s where the communication stopped. We tried tirelessly to reach him, calls, emails, voicemails, messages with his phone service and countless outreaches with no response. This went on for weeks until we made the hard decision of looking for another attorney and starting over. At this point we lost close to 2 months without seeing the child. We found another attorney with a reputable firm and sent Gary Sparks a termination notice requesting a refund of our unused retainer fee. It’s been crickets. Nothing from Sparks. It’s not surprising but it is.... This guy is a lawyer. He took the Bar and swore to help regular people like us, obtain their rights, and he did the opposite. He took our money and ran like a sheep in wolves clothing. I guess what’s even more surprising is that we now have to file a lawsuit against an attorney to get our money back! How ironic is that?? I believe in Karma, and he will be done right by us. But in the meantime, do not fall into his web no matter how many hours he spends with you convincing that he’s your guy. He’s Not a morally good person.
I hired Gary for my divorce. At the time I hired him my wife and her attorney had successfully frozen over 70% of my income. I was desperate. I interviewed several attorneys. Gary indicated he closely reviewed my case, worked with opposing counsel and saw no reason he could not wrap up my case quickly. He even said he might refund some of my retainer. I hired Gary. Once he cashed my check, the delays immediately began. It became almost impossible to reach him. He did not keep me informed. Gary advised me he completed QDROS for my pension and investment accounts. It took 10 months for him to get my pension QDRO completed. I still do not have access to my investment account. I have been damaged financially to a significant degree. For 11 weeks I have tried to reach Gary regarding my investment account. I have called his office multiple times leaving messages with his receptionist. I have emailed him, texted him, called his personal cell phone and sent a letter to his office. No response. Unfortunately, recently, a family member showed me some other client ratings. Many have faced similar reckless disregard from Gary. I just need to know status of my investment account QDRO but can't get a response. I was told this would be wrapped up quickly and might even get some retainer back. It is going on a year now. It has been extraordinarily stressful dealing with my divorce, lack of income and an extremely difficult attorney to communicate with. I asked the local Bar for assistance in contacting Gary to provide me status. No luck yet.
Gary represented me in what could have been a really nasty divorce case. I was a wreck, but he kept me grounded and made me focus on reality. He is definitely skilled and knowledgeable, and his approach to my case was terrific. I will admit that I got frustrated during my divorce, and consulted with two other lawyers for second opinions. Both of them told me that I was being well-served by Gary, and I believe it. I hope to God that I never have to go through this again, but I would hire Gary in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a lawyer who will tell you "how it is", who will tell you your best options and potential outcomes instead of just blindly doing what you tell him to do, and who will treat you fairly and with respect, then you need to hire Gary. I recommend him very highly.
Be very careful with this attorney. He will tell you everything you want to hear while you are most vulnerable. Do NOT hire him - you will regret it. We hired Sparks for a very emotional child custody case. He knew the desperation of being able to see the child and he gladly took our $3000 retainer during our meeting. That’s where the communication stopped. We tried tirelessly to reach him, calls, emails, voicemails, messages with his phone service and countless outreaches with no response. This went on for weeks until we made the hard decision of looking for another attorney and starting over. At this point we lost close to 2 months without seeing the child. We found another attorney with a reputable firm and sent Gary Sparks a termination notice requesting a refund of our unused retainer fee. It’s been crickets. Nothing from Sparks. It’s not surprising but it is.... This guy is a lawyer. He took the Bar and swore to help regular people like us, obtain their rights, and he did the opposite. He took our money and ran like a sheep in wolves clothing. I guess what’s even more surprising is that we now have to file a lawsuit against an attorney to get our money back! How ironic is that?? I believe in Karma, and he will be done right by us. But in the meantime, do not fall into his web no matter how many hours he spends with you convincing that he’s your guy. He’s Not a morally good person.
I hired Gary for my divorce. At the time I hired him my wife and her attorney had successfully frozen over 70% of my income. I was desperate. I interviewed several attorneys. Gary indicated he closely reviewed my case, worked with opposing counsel and saw no reason he could not wrap up my case quickly. He even said he might refund some of my retainer. I hired Gary. Once he cashed my check, the delays immediately began. It became almost impossible to reach him. He did not keep me informed. Gary advised me he completed QDROS for my pension and investment accounts. It took 10 months for him to get my pension QDRO completed. I still do not have access to my investment account. I have been damaged financially to a significant degree. For 11 weeks I have tried to reach Gary regarding my investment account. I have called his office multiple times leaving messages with his receptionist. I have emailed him, texted him, called his personal cell phone and sent a letter to his office. No response. Unfortunately, recently, a family member showed me some other client ratings. Many have faced similar reckless disregard from Gary. I just need to know status of my investment account QDRO but can't get a response. I was told this would be wrapped up quickly and might even get some retainer back. It is going on a year now. It has been extraordinarily stressful dealing with my divorce, lack of income and an extremely difficult attorney to communicate with. I asked the local Bar for assistance in contacting Gary to provide me status. No luck yet.
Gary represented me in what could have been a really nasty divorce case. I was a wreck, but he kept me grounded and made me focus on reality. He is definitely skilled and knowledgeable, and his approach to my case was terrific. I will admit that I got frustrated during my divorce, and consulted with two other lawyers for second opinions. Both of them told me that I was being well-served by Gary, and I believe it. I hope to God that I never have to go through this again, but I would hire Gary in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a lawyer who will tell you "how it is", who will tell you your best options and potential outcomes instead of just blindly doing what you tell him to do, and who will treat you fairly and with respect, then you need to hire Gary. I recommend him very highly.
Be very careful with this attorney. He will tell you everything you want to hear while you are most vulnerable. Do NOT hire him - you will regret it. We hired Sparks for a very emotional child custody case. He knew the desperation of being able to see the child and he gladly took our $3000 retainer during our meeting. That’s where the communication stopped. We tried tirelessly to reach him, calls, emails, voicemails, messages with his phone service and countless outreaches with no response. This went on for weeks until we made the hard decision of looking for another attorney and starting over. At this point we lost close to 2 months without seeing the child. We found another attorney with a reputable firm and sent Gary Sparks a termination notice requesting a refund of our unused retainer fee. It’s been crickets. Nothing from Sparks. It’s not surprising but it is.... This guy is a lawyer. He took the Bar and swore to help regular people like us, obtain their rights, and he did the opposite. He took our money and ran like a sheep in wolves clothing. I guess what’s even more surprising is that we now have to file a lawsuit against an attorney to get our money back! How ironic is that?? I believe in Karma, and he will be done right by us. But in the meantime, do not fall into his web no matter how many hours he spends with you convincing that he’s your guy. He’s Not a morally good person.
I hired Gary for my divorce. At the time I hired him my wife and her attorney had successfully frozen over 70% of my income. I was desperate. I interviewed several attorneys. Gary indicated he closely reviewed my case, worked with opposing counsel and saw no reason he could not wrap up my case quickly. He even said he might refund some of my retainer. I hired Gary. Once he cashed my check, the delays immediately began. It became almost impossible to reach him. He did not keep me informed. Gary advised me he completed QDROS for my pension and investment accounts. It took 10 months for him to get my pension QDRO completed. I still do not have access to my investment account. I have been damaged financially to a significant degree. For 11 weeks I have tried to reach Gary regarding my investment account. I have called his office multiple times leaving messages with his receptionist. I have emailed him, texted him, called his personal cell phone and sent a letter to his office. No response. Unfortunately, recently, a family member showed me some other client ratings. Many have faced similar reckless disregard from Gary. I just need to know status of my investment account QDRO but can't get a response. I was told this would be wrapped up quickly and might even get some retainer back. It is going on a year now. It has been extraordinarily stressful dealing with my divorce, lack of income and an extremely difficult attorney to communicate with. I asked the local Bar for assistance in contacting Gary to provide me status. No luck yet.
Gary represented me in what could have been a really nasty divorce case. I was a wreck, but he kept me grounded and made me focus on reality. He is definitely skilled and knowledgeable, and his approach to my case was terrific. I will admit that I got frustrated during my divorce, and consulted with two other lawyers for second opinions. Both of them told me that I was being well-served by Gary, and I believe it. I hope to God that I never have to go through this again, but I would hire Gary in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a lawyer who will tell you "how it is", who will tell you your best options and potential outcomes instead of just blindly doing what you tell him to do, and who will treat you fairly and with respect, then you need to hire Gary. I recommend him very highly.
Be very careful with this attorney. He will tell you everything you want to hear while you are most vulnerable. Do NOT hire him - you will regret it. We hired Sparks for a very emotional child custody case. He knew the desperation of being able to see the child and he gladly took our $3000 retainer during our meeting. That’s where the communication stopped. We tried tirelessly to reach him, calls, emails, voicemails, messages with his phone service and countless outreaches with no response. This went on for weeks until we made the hard decision of looking for another attorney and starting over. At this point we lost close to 2 months without seeing the child. We found another attorney with a reputable firm and sent Gary Sparks a termination notice requesting a refund of our unused retainer fee. It’s been crickets. Nothing from Sparks. It’s not surprising but it is.... This guy is a lawyer. He took the Bar and swore to help regular people like us, obtain their rights, and he did the opposite. He took our money and ran like a sheep in wolves clothing. I guess what’s even more surprising is that we now have to file a lawsuit against an attorney to get our money back! How ironic is that?? I believe in Karma, and he will be done right by us. But in the meantime, do not fall into his web no matter how many hours he spends with you convincing that he’s your guy. He’s Not a morally good person.
I hired Gary for my divorce. At the time I hired him my wife and her attorney had successfully frozen over 70% of my income. I was desperate. I interviewed several attorneys. Gary indicated he closely reviewed my case, worked with opposing counsel and saw no reason he could not wrap up my case quickly. He even said he might refund some of my retainer. I hired Gary. Once he cashed my check, the delays immediately began. It became almost impossible to reach him. He did not keep me informed. Gary advised me he completed QDROS for my pension and investment accounts. It took 10 months for him to get my pension QDRO completed. I still do not have access to my investment account. I have been damaged financially to a significant degree. For 11 weeks I have tried to reach Gary regarding my investment account. I have called his office multiple times leaving messages with his receptionist. I have emailed him, texted him, called his personal cell phone and sent a letter to his office. No response. Unfortunately, recently, a family member showed me some other client ratings. Many have faced similar reckless disregard from Gary. I just need to know status of my investment account QDRO but can't get a response. I was told this would be wrapped up quickly and might even get some retainer back. It is going on a year now. It has been extraordinarily stressful dealing with my divorce, lack of income and an extremely difficult attorney to communicate with. I asked the local Bar for assistance in contacting Gary to provide me status. No luck yet.
Gary represented me in what could have been a really nasty divorce case. I was a wreck, but he kept me grounded and made me focus on reality. He is definitely skilled and knowledgeable, and his approach to my case was terrific. I will admit that I got frustrated during my divorce, and consulted with two other lawyers for second opinions. Both of them told me that I was being well-served by Gary, and I believe it. I hope to God that I never have to go through this again, but I would hire Gary in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a lawyer who will tell you "how it is", who will tell you your best options and potential outcomes instead of just blindly doing what you tell him to do, and who will treat you fairly and with respect, then you need to hire Gary. I recommend him very highly.
Be very careful with this attorney. He will tell you everything you want to hear while you are most vulnerable. Do NOT hire him - you will regret it. We hired Sparks for a very emotional child custody case. He knew the desperation of being able to see the child and he gladly took our $3000 retainer during our meeting. That’s where the communication stopped. We tried tirelessly to reach him, calls, emails, voicemails, messages with his phone service and countless outreaches with no response. This went on for weeks until we made the hard decision of looking for another attorney and starting over. At this point we lost close to 2 months without seeing the child. We found another attorney with a reputable firm and sent Gary Sparks a termination notice requesting a refund of our unused retainer fee. It’s been crickets. Nothing from Sparks. It’s not surprising but it is.... This guy is a lawyer. He took the Bar and swore to help regular people like us, obtain their rights, and he did the opposite. He took our money and ran like a sheep in wolves clothing. I guess what’s even more surprising is that we now have to file a lawsuit against an attorney to get our money back! How ironic is that?? I believe in Karma, and he will be done right by us. But in the meantime, do not fall into his web no matter how many hours he spends with you convincing that he’s your guy. He’s Not a morally good person.
I hired Gary for my divorce. At the time I hired him my wife and her attorney had successfully frozen over 70% of my income. I was desperate. I interviewed several attorneys. Gary indicated he closely reviewed my case, worked with opposing counsel and saw no reason he could not wrap up my case quickly. He even said he might refund some of my retainer. I hired Gary. Once he cashed my check, the delays immediately began. It became almost impossible to reach him. He did not keep me informed. Gary advised me he completed QDROS for my pension and investment accounts. It took 10 months for him to get my pension QDRO completed. I still do not have access to my investment account. I have been damaged financially to a significant degree. For 11 weeks I have tried to reach Gary regarding my investment account. I have called his office multiple times leaving messages with his receptionist. I have emailed him, texted him, called his personal cell phone and sent a letter to his office. No response. Unfortunately, recently, a family member showed me some other client ratings. Many have faced similar reckless disregard from Gary. I just need to know status of my investment account QDRO but can't get a response. I was told this would be wrapped up quickly and might even get some retainer back. It is going on a year now. It has been extraordinarily stressful dealing with my divorce, lack of income and an extremely difficult attorney to communicate with. I asked the local Bar for assistance in contacting Gary to provide me status. No luck yet.
Gary represented me in what could have been a really nasty divorce case. I was a wreck, but he kept me grounded and made me focus on reality. He is definitely skilled and knowledgeable, and his approach to my case was terrific. I will admit that I got frustrated during my divorce, and consulted with two other lawyers for second opinions. Both of them told me that I was being well-served by Gary, and I believe it. I hope to God that I never have to go through this again, but I would hire Gary in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a lawyer who will tell you "how it is", who will tell you your best options and potential outcomes instead of just blindly doing what you tell him to do, and who will treat you fairly and with respect, then you need to hire Gary. I recommend him very highly.
Be very careful with this attorney. He will tell you everything you want to hear while you are most vulnerable. Do NOT hire him - you will regret it. We hired Sparks for a very emotional child custody case. He knew the desperation of being able to see the child and he gladly took our $3000 retainer during our meeting. That’s where the communication stopped. We tried tirelessly to reach him, calls, emails, voicemails, messages with his phone service and countless outreaches with no response. This went on for weeks until we made the hard decision of looking for another attorney and starting over. At this point we lost close to 2 months without seeing the child. We found another attorney with a reputable firm and sent Gary Sparks a termination notice requesting a refund of our unused retainer fee. It’s been crickets. Nothing from Sparks. It’s not surprising but it is.... This guy is a lawyer. He took the Bar and swore to help regular people like us, obtain their rights, and he did the opposite. He took our money and ran like a sheep in wolves clothing. I guess what’s even more surprising is that we now have to file a lawsuit against an attorney to get our money back! How ironic is that?? I believe in Karma, and he will be done right by us. But in the meantime, do not fall into his web no matter how many hours he spends with you convincing that he’s your guy. He’s Not a morally good person.
I hired Gary for my divorce. At the time I hired him my wife and her attorney had successfully frozen over 70% of my income. I was desperate. I interviewed several attorneys. Gary indicated he closely reviewed my case, worked with opposing counsel and saw no reason he could not wrap up my case quickly. He even said he might refund some of my retainer. I hired Gary. Once he cashed my check, the delays immediately began. It became almost impossible to reach him. He did not keep me informed. Gary advised me he completed QDROS for my pension and investment accounts. It took 10 months for him to get my pension QDRO completed. I still do not have access to my investment account. I have been damaged financially to a significant degree. For 11 weeks I have tried to reach Gary regarding my investment account. I have called his office multiple times leaving messages with his receptionist. I have emailed him, texted him, called his personal cell phone and sent a letter to his office. No response. Unfortunately, recently, a family member showed me some other client ratings. Many have faced similar reckless disregard from Gary. I just need to know status of my investment account QDRO but can't get a response. I was told this would be wrapped up quickly and might even get some retainer back. It is going on a year now. It has been extraordinarily stressful dealing with my divorce, lack of income and an extremely difficult attorney to communicate with. I asked the local Bar for assistance in contacting Gary to provide me status. No luck yet.
Gary represented me in what could have been a really nasty divorce case. I was a wreck, but he kept me grounded and made me focus on reality. He is definitely skilled and knowledgeable, and his approach to my case was terrific. I will admit that I got frustrated during my divorce, and consulted with two other lawyers for second opinions. Both of them told me that I was being well-served by Gary, and I believe it. I hope to God that I never have to go through this again, but I would hire Gary in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a lawyer who will tell you "how it is", who will tell you your best options and potential outcomes instead of just blindly doing what you tell him to do, and who will treat you fairly and with respect, then you need to hire Gary. I recommend him very highly.
Be very careful with this attorney. He will tell you everything you want to hear while you are most vulnerable. Do NOT hire him - you will regret it. We hired Sparks for a very emotional child custody case. He knew the desperation of being able to see the child and he gladly took our $3000 retainer during our meeting. That’s where the communication stopped. We tried tirelessly to reach him, calls, emails, voicemails, messages with his phone service and countless outreaches with no response. This went on for weeks until we made the hard decision of looking for another attorney and starting over. At this point we lost close to 2 months without seeing the child. We found another attorney with a reputable firm and sent Gary Sparks a termination notice requesting a refund of our unused retainer fee. It’s been crickets. Nothing from Sparks. It’s not surprising but it is.... This guy is a lawyer. He took the Bar and swore to help regular people like us, obtain their rights, and he did the opposite. He took our money and ran like a sheep in wolves clothing. I guess what’s even more surprising is that we now have to file a lawsuit against an attorney to get our money back! How ironic is that?? I believe in Karma, and he will be done right by us. But in the meantime, do not fall into his web no matter how many hours he spends with you convincing that he’s your guy. He’s Not a morally good person.
I hired Gary for my divorce. At the time I hired him my wife and her attorney had successfully frozen over 70% of my income. I was desperate. I interviewed several attorneys. Gary indicated he closely reviewed my case, worked with opposing counsel and saw no reason he could not wrap up my case quickly. He even said he might refund some of my retainer. I hired Gary. Once he cashed my check, the delays immediately began. It became almost impossible to reach him. He did not keep me informed. Gary advised me he completed QDROS for my pension and investment accounts. It took 10 months for him to get my pension QDRO completed. I still do not have access to my investment account. I have been damaged financially to a significant degree. For 11 weeks I have tried to reach Gary regarding my investment account. I have called his office multiple times leaving messages with his receptionist. I have emailed him, texted him, called his personal cell phone and sent a letter to his office. No response. Unfortunately, recently, a family member showed me some other client ratings. Many have faced similar reckless disregard from Gary. I just need to know status of my investment account QDRO but can't get a response. I was told this would be wrapped up quickly and might even get some retainer back. It is going on a year now. It has been extraordinarily stressful dealing with my divorce, lack of income and an extremely difficult attorney to communicate with. I asked the local Bar for assistance in contacting Gary to provide me status. No luck yet.
Gary represented me in what could have been a really nasty divorce case. I was a wreck, but he kept me grounded and made me focus on reality. He is definitely skilled and knowledgeable, and his approach to my case was terrific. I will admit that I got frustrated during my divorce, and consulted with two other lawyers for second opinions. Both of them told me that I was being well-served by Gary, and I believe it. I hope to God that I never have to go through this again, but I would hire Gary in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a lawyer who will tell you "how it is", who will tell you your best options and potential outcomes instead of just blindly doing what you tell him to do, and who will treat you fairly and with respect, then you need to hire Gary. I recommend him very highly.
Be very careful with this attorney. He will tell you everything you want to hear while you are most vulnerable. Do NOT hire him - you will regret it. We hired Sparks for a very emotional child custody case. He knew the desperation of being able to see the child and he gladly took our $3000 retainer during our meeting. That’s where the communication stopped. We tried tirelessly to reach him, calls, emails, voicemails, messages with his phone service and countless outreaches with no response. This went on for weeks until we made the hard decision of looking for another attorney and starting over. At this point we lost close to 2 months without seeing the child. We found another attorney with a reputable firm and sent Gary Sparks a termination notice requesting a refund of our unused retainer fee. It’s been crickets. Nothing from Sparks. It’s not surprising but it is.... This guy is a lawyer. He took the Bar and swore to help regular people like us, obtain their rights, and he did the opposite. He took our money and ran like a sheep in wolves clothing. I guess what’s even more surprising is that we now have to file a lawsuit against an attorney to get our money back! How ironic is that?? I believe in Karma, and he will be done right by us. But in the meantime, do not fall into his web no matter how many hours he spends with you convincing that he’s your guy. He’s Not a morally good person.
I hired Gary for my divorce. At the time I hired him my wife and her attorney had successfully frozen over 70% of my income. I was desperate. I interviewed several attorneys. Gary indicated he closely reviewed my case, worked with opposing counsel and saw no reason he could not wrap up my case quickly. He even said he might refund some of my retainer. I hired Gary. Once he cashed my check, the delays immediately began. It became almost impossible to reach him. He did not keep me informed. Gary advised me he completed QDROS for my pension and investment accounts. It took 10 months for him to get my pension QDRO completed. I still do not have access to my investment account. I have been damaged financially to a significant degree. For 11 weeks I have tried to reach Gary regarding my investment account. I have called his office multiple times leaving messages with his receptionist. I have emailed him, texted him, called his personal cell phone and sent a letter to his office. No response. Unfortunately, recently, a family member showed me some other client ratings. Many have faced similar reckless disregard from Gary. I just need to know status of my investment account QDRO but can't get a response. I was told this would be wrapped up quickly and might even get some retainer back. It is going on a year now. It has been extraordinarily stressful dealing with my divorce, lack of income and an extremely difficult attorney to communicate with. I asked the local Bar for assistance in contacting Gary to provide me status. No luck yet.
Gary represented me in what could have been a really nasty divorce case. I was a wreck, but he kept me grounded and made me focus on reality. He is definitely skilled and knowledgeable, and his approach to my case was terrific. I will admit that I got frustrated during my divorce, and consulted with two other lawyers for second opinions. Both of them told me that I was being well-served by Gary, and I believe it. I hope to God that I never have to go through this again, but I would hire Gary in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a lawyer who will tell you "how it is", who will tell you your best options and potential outcomes instead of just blindly doing what you tell him to do, and who will treat you fairly and with respect, then you need to hire Gary. I recommend him very highly.
Be very careful with this attorney. He will tell you everything you want to hear while you are most vulnerable. Do NOT hire him - you will regret it. We hired Sparks for a very emotional child custody case. He knew the desperation of being able to see the child and he gladly took our $3000 retainer during our meeting. That’s where the communication stopped. We tried tirelessly to reach him, calls, emails, voicemails, messages with his phone service and countless outreaches with no response. This went on for weeks until we made the hard decision of looking for another attorney and starting over. At this point we lost close to 2 months without seeing the child. We found another attorney with a reputable firm and sent Gary Sparks a termination notice requesting a refund of our unused retainer fee. It’s been crickets. Nothing from Sparks. It’s not surprising but it is.... This guy is a lawyer. He took the Bar and swore to help regular people like us, obtain their rights, and he did the opposite. He took our money and ran like a sheep in wolves clothing. I guess what’s even more surprising is that we now have to file a lawsuit against an attorney to get our money back! How ironic is that?? I believe in Karma, and he will be done right by us. But in the meantime, do not fall into his web no matter how many hours he spends with you convincing that he’s your guy. He’s Not a morally good person.
I hired Gary for my divorce. At the time I hired him my wife and her attorney had successfully frozen over 70% of my income. I was desperate. I interviewed several attorneys. Gary indicated he closely reviewed my case, worked with opposing counsel and saw no reason he could not wrap up my case quickly. He even said he might refund some of my retainer. I hired Gary. Once he cashed my check, the delays immediately began. It became almost impossible to reach him. He did not keep me informed. Gary advised me he completed QDROS for my pension and investment accounts. It took 10 months for him to get my pension QDRO completed. I still do not have access to my investment account. I have been damaged financially to a significant degree. For 11 weeks I have tried to reach Gary regarding my investment account. I have called his office multiple times leaving messages with his receptionist. I have emailed him, texted him, called his personal cell phone and sent a letter to his office. No response. Unfortunately, recently, a family member showed me some other client ratings. Many have faced similar reckless disregard from Gary. I just need to know status of my investment account QDRO but can't get a response. I was told this would be wrapped up quickly and might even get some retainer back. It is going on a year now. It has been extraordinarily stressful dealing with my divorce, lack of income and an extremely difficult attorney to communicate with. I asked the local Bar for assistance in contacting Gary to provide me status. No luck yet.
Gary represented me in what could have been a really nasty divorce case. I was a wreck, but he kept me grounded and made me focus on reality. He is definitely skilled and knowledgeable, and his approach to my case was terrific. I will admit that I got frustrated during my divorce, and consulted with two other lawyers for second opinions. Both of them told me that I was being well-served by Gary, and I believe it. I hope to God that I never have to go through this again, but I would hire Gary in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a lawyer who will tell you "how it is", who will tell you your best options and potential outcomes instead of just blindly doing what you tell him to do, and who will treat you fairly and with respect, then you need to hire Gary. I recommend him very highly.
Be very careful with this attorney. He will tell you everything you want to hear while you are most vulnerable. Do NOT hire him - you will regret it. We hired Sparks for a very emotional child custody case. He knew the desperation of being able to see the child and he gladly took our $3000 retainer during our meeting. That’s where the communication stopped. We tried tirelessly to reach him, calls, emails, voicemails, messages with his phone service and countless outreaches with no response. This went on for weeks until we made the hard decision of looking for another attorney and starting over. At this point we lost close to 2 months without seeing the child. We found another attorney with a reputable firm and sent Gary Sparks a termination notice requesting a refund of our unused retainer fee. It’s been crickets. Nothing from Sparks. It’s not surprising but it is.... This guy is a lawyer. He took the Bar and swore to help regular people like us, obtain their rights, and he did the opposite. He took our money and ran like a sheep in wolves clothing. I guess what’s even more surprising is that we now have to file a lawsuit against an attorney to get our money back! How ironic is that?? I believe in Karma, and he will be done right by us. But in the meantime, do not fall into his web no matter how many hours he spends with you convincing that he’s your guy. He’s Not a morally good person.
I hired Gary for my divorce. At the time I hired him my wife and her attorney had successfully frozen over 70% of my income. I was desperate. I interviewed several attorneys. Gary indicated he closely reviewed my case, worked with opposing counsel and saw no reason he could not wrap up my case quickly. He even said he might refund some of my retainer. I hired Gary. Once he cashed my check, the delays immediately began. It became almost impossible to reach him. He did not keep me informed. Gary advised me he completed QDROS for my pension and investment accounts. It took 10 months for him to get my pension QDRO completed. I still do not have access to my investment account. I have been damaged financially to a significant degree. For 11 weeks I have tried to reach Gary regarding my investment account. I have called his office multiple times leaving messages with his receptionist. I have emailed him, texted him, called his personal cell phone and sent a letter to his office. No response. Unfortunately, recently, a family member showed me some other client ratings. Many have faced similar reckless disregard from Gary. I just need to know status of my investment account QDRO but can't get a response. I was told this would be wrapped up quickly and might even get some retainer back. It is going on a year now. It has been extraordinarily stressful dealing with my divorce, lack of income and an extremely difficult attorney to communicate with. I asked the local Bar for assistance in contacting Gary to provide me status. No luck yet.
Gary represented me in what could have been a really nasty divorce case. I was a wreck, but he kept me grounded and made me focus on reality. He is definitely skilled and knowledgeable, and his approach to my case was terrific. I will admit that I got frustrated during my divorce, and consulted with two other lawyers for second opinions. Both of them told me that I was being well-served by Gary, and I believe it. I hope to God that I never have to go through this again, but I would hire Gary in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a lawyer who will tell you "how it is", who will tell you your best options and potential outcomes instead of just blindly doing what you tell him to do, and who will treat you fairly and with respect, then you need to hire Gary. I recommend him very highly.
Be very careful with this attorney. He will tell you everything you want to hear while you are most vulnerable. Do NOT hire him - you will regret it. We hired Sparks for a very emotional child custody case. He knew the desperation of being able to see the child and he gladly took our $3000 retainer during our meeting. That’s where the communication stopped. We tried tirelessly to reach him, calls, emails, voicemails, messages with his phone service and countless outreaches with no response. This went on for weeks until we made the hard decision of looking for another attorney and starting over. At this point we lost close to 2 months without seeing the child. We found another attorney with a reputable firm and sent Gary Sparks a termination notice requesting a refund of our unused retainer fee. It’s been crickets. Nothing from Sparks. It’s not surprising but it is.... This guy is a lawyer. He took the Bar and swore to help regular people like us, obtain their rights, and he did the opposite. He took our money and ran like a sheep in wolves clothing. I guess what’s even more surprising is that we now have to file a lawsuit against an attorney to get our money back! How ironic is that?? I believe in Karma, and he will be done right by us. But in the meantime, do not fall into his web no matter how many hours he spends with you convincing that he’s your guy. He’s Not a morally good person.
I hired Gary for my divorce. At the time I hired him my wife and her attorney had successfully frozen over 70% of my income. I was desperate. I interviewed several attorneys. Gary indicated he closely reviewed my case, worked with opposing counsel and saw no reason he could not wrap up my case quickly. He even said he might refund some of my retainer. I hired Gary. Once he cashed my check, the delays immediately began. It became almost impossible to reach him. He did not keep me informed. Gary advised me he completed QDROS for my pension and investment accounts. It took 10 months for him to get my pension QDRO completed. I still do not have access to my investment account. I have been damaged financially to a significant degree. For 11 weeks I have tried to reach Gary regarding my investment account. I have called his office multiple times leaving messages with his receptionist. I have emailed him, texted him, called his personal cell phone and sent a letter to his office. No response. Unfortunately, recently, a family member showed me some other client ratings. Many have faced similar reckless disregard from Gary. I just need to know status of my investment account QDRO but can't get a response. I was told this would be wrapped up quickly and might even get some retainer back. It is going on a year now. It has been extraordinarily stressful dealing with my divorce, lack of income and an extremely difficult attorney to communicate with. I asked the local Bar for assistance in contacting Gary to provide me status. No luck yet.
Gary represented me in what could have been a really nasty divorce case. I was a wreck, but he kept me grounded and made me focus on reality. He is definitely skilled and knowledgeable, and his approach to my case was terrific. I will admit that I got frustrated during my divorce, and consulted with two other lawyers for second opinions. Both of them told me that I was being well-served by Gary, and I believe it. I hope to God that I never have to go through this again, but I would hire Gary in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a lawyer who will tell you "how it is", who will tell you your best options and potential outcomes instead of just blindly doing what you tell him to do, and who will treat you fairly and with respect, then you need to hire Gary. I recommend him very highly.
Be very careful with this attorney. He will tell you everything you want to hear while you are most vulnerable. Do NOT hire him - you will regret it. We hired Sparks for a very emotional child custody case. He knew the desperation of being able to see the child and he gladly took our $3000 retainer during our meeting. That’s where the communication stopped. We tried tirelessly to reach him, calls, emails, voicemails, messages with his phone service and countless outreaches with no response. This went on for weeks until we made the hard decision of looking for another attorney and starting over. At this point we lost close to 2 months without seeing the child. We found another attorney with a reputable firm and sent Gary Sparks a termination notice requesting a refund of our unused retainer fee. It’s been crickets. Nothing from Sparks. It’s not surprising but it is.... This guy is a lawyer. He took the Bar and swore to help regular people like us, obtain their rights, and he did the opposite. He took our money and ran like a sheep in wolves clothing. I guess what’s even more surprising is that we now have to file a lawsuit against an attorney to get our money back! How ironic is that?? I believe in Karma, and he will be done right by us. But in the meantime, do not fall into his web no matter how many hours he spends with you convincing that he’s your guy. He’s Not a morally good person.
I hired Gary for my divorce. At the time I hired him my wife and her attorney had successfully frozen over 70% of my income. I was desperate. I interviewed several attorneys. Gary indicated he closely reviewed my case, worked with opposing counsel and saw no reason he could not wrap up my case quickly. He even said he might refund some of my retainer. I hired Gary. Once he cashed my check, the delays immediately began. It became almost impossible to reach him. He did not keep me informed. Gary advised me he completed QDROS for my pension and investment accounts. It took 10 months for him to get my pension QDRO completed. I still do not have access to my investment account. I have been damaged financially to a significant degree. For 11 weeks I have tried to reach Gary regarding my investment account. I have called his office multiple times leaving messages with his receptionist. I have emailed him, texted him, called his personal cell phone and sent a letter to his office. No response. Unfortunately, recently, a family member showed me some other client ratings. Many have faced similar reckless disregard from Gary. I just need to know status of my investment account QDRO but can't get a response. I was told this would be wrapped up quickly and might even get some retainer back. It is going on a year now. It has been extraordinarily stressful dealing with my divorce, lack of income and an extremely difficult attorney to communicate with. I asked the local Bar for assistance in contacting Gary to provide me status. No luck yet.
Gary represented me in what could have been a really nasty divorce case. I was a wreck, but he kept me grounded and made me focus on reality. He is definitely skilled and knowledgeable, and his approach to my case was terrific. I will admit that I got frustrated during my divorce, and consulted with two other lawyers for second opinions. Both of them told me that I was being well-served by Gary, and I believe it. I hope to God that I never have to go through this again, but I would hire Gary in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a lawyer who will tell you "how it is", who will tell you your best options and potential outcomes instead of just blindly doing what you tell him to do, and who will treat you fairly and with respect, then you need to hire Gary. I recommend him very highly.
Be very careful with this attorney. He will tell you everything you want to hear while you are most vulnerable. Do NOT hire him - you will regret it. We hired Sparks for a very emotional child custody case. He knew the desperation of being able to see the child and he gladly took our $3000 retainer during our meeting. That’s where the communication stopped. We tried tirelessly to reach him, calls, emails, voicemails, messages with his phone service and countless outreaches with no response. This went on for weeks until we made the hard decision of looking for another attorney and starting over. At this point we lost close to 2 months without seeing the child. We found another attorney with a reputable firm and sent Gary Sparks a termination notice requesting a refund of our unused retainer fee. It’s been crickets. Nothing from Sparks. It’s not surprising but it is.... This guy is a lawyer. He took the Bar and swore to help regular people like us, obtain their rights, and he did the opposite. He took our money and ran like a sheep in wolves clothing. I guess what’s even more surprising is that we now have to file a lawsuit against an attorney to get our money back! How ironic is that?? I believe in Karma, and he will be done right by us. But in the meantime, do not fall into his web no matter how many hours he spends with you convincing that he’s your guy. He’s Not a morally good person.
I hired Gary for my divorce. At the time I hired him my wife and her attorney had successfully frozen over 70% of my income. I was desperate. I interviewed several attorneys. Gary indicated he closely reviewed my case, worked with opposing counsel and saw no reason he could not wrap up my case quickly. He even said he might refund some of my retainer. I hired Gary. Once he cashed my check, the delays immediately began. It became almost impossible to reach him. He did not keep me informed. Gary advised me he completed QDROS for my pension and investment accounts. It took 10 months for him to get my pension QDRO completed. I still do not have access to my investment account. I have been damaged financially to a significant degree. For 11 weeks I have tried to reach Gary regarding my investment account. I have called his office multiple times leaving messages with his receptionist. I have emailed him, texted him, called his personal cell phone and sent a letter to his office. No response. Unfortunately, recently, a family member showed me some other client ratings. Many have faced similar reckless disregard from Gary. I just need to know status of my investment account QDRO but can't get a response. I was told this would be wrapped up quickly and might even get some retainer back. It is going on a year now. It has been extraordinarily stressful dealing with my divorce, lack of income and an extremely difficult attorney to communicate with. I asked the local Bar for assistance in contacting Gary to provide me status. No luck yet.
Gary represented me in what could have been a really nasty divorce case. I was a wreck, but he kept me grounded and made me focus on reality. He is definitely skilled and knowledgeable, and his approach to my case was terrific. I will admit that I got frustrated during my divorce, and consulted with two other lawyers for second opinions. Both of them told me that I was being well-served by Gary, and I believe it. I hope to God that I never have to go through this again, but I would hire Gary in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a lawyer who will tell you "how it is", who will tell you your best options and potential outcomes instead of just blindly doing what you tell him to do, and who will treat you fairly and with respect, then you need to hire Gary. I recommend him very highly.
Be very careful with this attorney. He will tell you everything you want to hear while you are most vulnerable. Do NOT hire him - you will regret it. We hired Sparks for a very emotional child custody case. He knew the desperation of being able to see the child and he gladly took our $3000 retainer during our meeting. That’s where the communication stopped. We tried tirelessly to reach him, calls, emails, voicemails, messages with his phone service and countless outreaches with no response. This went on for weeks until we made the hard decision of looking for another attorney and starting over. At this point we lost close to 2 months without seeing the child. We found another attorney with a reputable firm and sent Gary Sparks a termination notice requesting a refund of our unused retainer fee. It’s been crickets. Nothing from Sparks. It’s not surprising but it is.... This guy is a lawyer. He took the Bar and swore to help regular people like us, obtain their rights, and he did the opposite. He took our money and ran like a sheep in wolves clothing. I guess what’s even more surprising is that we now have to file a lawsuit against an attorney to get our money back! How ironic is that?? I believe in Karma, and he will be done right by us. But in the meantime, do not fall into his web no matter how many hours he spends with you convincing that he’s your guy. He’s Not a morally good person.
I hired Gary for my divorce. At the time I hired him my wife and her attorney had successfully frozen over 70% of my income. I was desperate. I interviewed several attorneys. Gary indicated he closely reviewed my case, worked with opposing counsel and saw no reason he could not wrap up my case quickly. He even said he might refund some of my retainer. I hired Gary. Once he cashed my check, the delays immediately began. It became almost impossible to reach him. He did not keep me informed. Gary advised me he completed QDROS for my pension and investment accounts. It took 10 months for him to get my pension QDRO completed. I still do not have access to my investment account. I have been damaged financially to a significant degree. For 11 weeks I have tried to reach Gary regarding my investment account. I have called his office multiple times leaving messages with his receptionist. I have emailed him, texted him, called his personal cell phone and sent a letter to his office. No response. Unfortunately, recently, a family member showed me some other client ratings. Many have faced similar reckless disregard from Gary. I just need to know status of my investment account QDRO but can't get a response. I was told this would be wrapped up quickly and might even get some retainer back. It is going on a year now. It has been extraordinarily stressful dealing with my divorce, lack of income and an extremely difficult attorney to communicate with. I asked the local Bar for assistance in contacting Gary to provide me status. No luck yet.
Gary represented me in what could have been a really nasty divorce case. I was a wreck, but he kept me grounded and made me focus on reality. He is definitely skilled and knowledgeable, and his approach to my case was terrific. I will admit that I got frustrated during my divorce, and consulted with two other lawyers for second opinions. Both of them told me that I was being well-served by Gary, and I believe it. I hope to God that I never have to go through this again, but I would hire Gary in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a lawyer who will tell you "how it is", who will tell you your best options and potential outcomes instead of just blindly doing what you tell him to do, and who will treat you fairly and with respect, then you need to hire Gary. I recommend him very highly.
Be very careful with this attorney. He will tell you everything you want to hear while you are most vulnerable. Do NOT hire him - you will regret it. We hired Sparks for a very emotional child custody case. He knew the desperation of being able to see the child and he gladly took our $3000 retainer during our meeting. That’s where the communication stopped. We tried tirelessly to reach him, calls, emails, voicemails, messages with his phone service and countless outreaches with no response. This went on for weeks until we made the hard decision of looking for another attorney and starting over. At this point we lost close to 2 months without seeing the child. We found another attorney with a reputable firm and sent Gary Sparks a termination notice requesting a refund of our unused retainer fee. It’s been crickets. Nothing from Sparks. It’s not surprising but it is.... This guy is a lawyer. He took the Bar and swore to help regular people like us, obtain their rights, and he did the opposite. He took our money and ran like a sheep in wolves clothing. I guess what’s even more surprising is that we now have to file a lawsuit against an attorney to get our money back! How ironic is that?? I believe in Karma, and he will be done right by us. But in the meantime, do not fall into his web no matter how many hours he spends with you convincing that he’s your guy. He’s Not a morally good person.
I hired Gary for my divorce. At the time I hired him my wife and her attorney had successfully frozen over 70% of my income. I was desperate. I interviewed several attorneys. Gary indicated he closely reviewed my case, worked with opposing counsel and saw no reason he could not wrap up my case quickly. He even said he might refund some of my retainer. I hired Gary. Once he cashed my check, the delays immediately began. It became almost impossible to reach him. He did not keep me informed. Gary advised me he completed QDROS for my pension and investment accounts. It took 10 months for him to get my pension QDRO completed. I still do not have access to my investment account. I have been damaged financially to a significant degree. For 11 weeks I have tried to reach Gary regarding my investment account. I have called his office multiple times leaving messages with his receptionist. I have emailed him, texted him, called his personal cell phone and sent a letter to his office. No response. Unfortunately, recently, a family member showed me some other client ratings. Many have faced similar reckless disregard from Gary. I just need to know status of my investment account QDRO but can't get a response. I was told this would be wrapped up quickly and might even get some retainer back. It is going on a year now. It has been extraordinarily stressful dealing with my divorce, lack of income and an extremely difficult attorney to communicate with. I asked the local Bar for assistance in contacting Gary to provide me status. No luck yet.
Gary represented me in what could have been a really nasty divorce case. I was a wreck, but he kept me grounded and made me focus on reality. He is definitely skilled and knowledgeable, and his approach to my case was terrific. I will admit that I got frustrated during my divorce, and consulted with two other lawyers for second opinions. Both of them told me that I was being well-served by Gary, and I believe it. I hope to God that I never have to go through this again, but I would hire Gary in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a lawyer who will tell you "how it is", who will tell you your best options and potential outcomes instead of just blindly doing what you tell him to do, and who will treat you fairly and with respect, then you need to hire Gary. I recommend him very highly.
Be very careful with this attorney. He will tell you everything you want to hear while you are most vulnerable. Do NOT hire him - you will regret it. We hired Sparks for a very emotional child custody case. He knew the desperation of being able to see the child and he gladly took our $3000 retainer during our meeting. That’s where the communication stopped. We tried tirelessly to reach him, calls, emails, voicemails, messages with his phone service and countless outreaches with no response. This went on for weeks until we made the hard decision of looking for another attorney and starting over. At this point we lost close to 2 months without seeing the child. We found another attorney with a reputable firm and sent Gary Sparks a termination notice requesting a refund of our unused retainer fee. It’s been crickets. Nothing from Sparks. It’s not surprising but it is.... This guy is a lawyer. He took the Bar and swore to help regular people like us, obtain their rights, and he did the opposite. He took our money and ran like a sheep in wolves clothing. I guess what’s even more surprising is that we now have to file a lawsuit against an attorney to get our money back! How ironic is that?? I believe in Karma, and he will be done right by us. But in the meantime, do not fall into his web no matter how many hours he spends with you convincing that he’s your guy. He’s Not a morally good person.
I hired Gary for my divorce. At the time I hired him my wife and her attorney had successfully frozen over 70% of my income. I was desperate. I interviewed several attorneys. Gary indicated he closely reviewed my case, worked with opposing counsel and saw no reason he could not wrap up my case quickly. He even said he might refund some of my retainer. I hired Gary. Once he cashed my check, the delays immediately began. It became almost impossible to reach him. He did not keep me informed. Gary advised me he completed QDROS for my pension and investment accounts. It took 10 months for him to get my pension QDRO completed. I still do not have access to my investment account. I have been damaged financially to a significant degree. For 11 weeks I have tried to reach Gary regarding my investment account. I have called his office multiple times leaving messages with his receptionist. I have emailed him, texted him, called his personal cell phone and sent a letter to his office. No response. Unfortunately, recently, a family member showed me some other client ratings. Many have faced similar reckless disregard from Gary. I just need to know status of my investment account QDRO but can't get a response. I was told this would be wrapped up quickly and might even get some retainer back. It is going on a year now. It has been extraordinarily stressful dealing with my divorce, lack of income and an extremely difficult attorney to communicate with. I asked the local Bar for assistance in contacting Gary to provide me status. No luck yet.
Gary represented me in what could have been a really nasty divorce case. I was a wreck, but he kept me grounded and made me focus on reality. He is definitely skilled and knowledgeable, and his approach to my case was terrific. I will admit that I got frustrated during my divorce, and consulted with two other lawyers for second opinions. Both of them told me that I was being well-served by Gary, and I believe it. I hope to God that I never have to go through this again, but I would hire Gary in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a lawyer who will tell you "how it is", who will tell you your best options and potential outcomes instead of just blindly doing what you tell him to do, and who will treat you fairly and with respect, then you need to hire Gary. I recommend him very highly.
Be very careful with this attorney. He will tell you everything you want to hear while you are most vulnerable. Do NOT hire him - you will regret it. We hired Sparks for a very emotional child custody case. He knew the desperation of being able to see the child and he gladly took our $3000 retainer during our meeting. That’s where the communication stopped. We tried tirelessly to reach him, calls, emails, voicemails, messages with his phone service and countless outreaches with no response. This went on for weeks until we made the hard decision of looking for another attorney and starting over. At this point we lost close to 2 months without seeing the child. We found another attorney with a reputable firm and sent Gary Sparks a termination notice requesting a refund of our unused retainer fee. It’s been crickets. Nothing from Sparks. It’s not surprising but it is.... This guy is a lawyer. He took the Bar and swore to help regular people like us, obtain their rights, and he did the opposite. He took our money and ran like a sheep in wolves clothing. I guess what’s even more surprising is that we now have to file a lawsuit against an attorney to get our money back! How ironic is that?? I believe in Karma, and he will be done right by us. But in the meantime, do not fall into his web no matter how many hours he spends with you convincing that he’s your guy. He’s Not a morally good person.
I hired Gary for my divorce. At the time I hired him my wife and her attorney had successfully frozen over 70% of my income. I was desperate. I interviewed several attorneys. Gary indicated he closely reviewed my case, worked with opposing counsel and saw no reason he could not wrap up my case quickly. He even said he might refund some of my retainer. I hired Gary. Once he cashed my check, the delays immediately began. It became almost impossible to reach him. He did not keep me informed. Gary advised me he completed QDROS for my pension and investment accounts. It took 10 months for him to get my pension QDRO completed. I still do not have access to my investment account. I have been damaged financially to a significant degree. For 11 weeks I have tried to reach Gary regarding my investment account. I have called his office multiple times leaving messages with his receptionist. I have emailed him, texted him, called his personal cell phone and sent a letter to his office. No response. Unfortunately, recently, a family member showed me some other client ratings. Many have faced similar reckless disregard from Gary. I just need to know status of my investment account QDRO but can't get a response. I was told this would be wrapped up quickly and might even get some retainer back. It is going on a year now. It has been extraordinarily stressful dealing with my divorce, lack of income and an extremely difficult attorney to communicate with. I asked the local Bar for assistance in contacting Gary to provide me status. No luck yet.
Gary represented me in what could have been a really nasty divorce case. I was a wreck, but he kept me grounded and made me focus on reality. He is definitely skilled and knowledgeable, and his approach to my case was terrific. I will admit that I got frustrated during my divorce, and consulted with two other lawyers for second opinions. Both of them told me that I was being well-served by Gary, and I believe it. I hope to God that I never have to go through this again, but I would hire Gary in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a lawyer who will tell you "how it is", who will tell you your best options and potential outcomes instead of just blindly doing what you tell him to do, and who will treat you fairly and with respect, then you need to hire Gary. I recommend him very highly.
Be very careful with this attorney. He will tell you everything you want to hear while you are most vulnerable. Do NOT hire him - you will regret it. We hired Sparks for a very emotional child custody case. He knew the desperation of being able to see the child and he gladly took our $3000 retainer during our meeting. That’s where the communication stopped. We tried tirelessly to reach him, calls, emails, voicemails, messages with his phone service and countless outreaches with no response. This went on for weeks until we made the hard decision of looking for another attorney and starting over. At this point we lost close to 2 months without seeing the child. We found another attorney with a reputable firm and sent Gary Sparks a termination notice requesting a refund of our unused retainer fee. It’s been crickets. Nothing from Sparks. It’s not surprising but it is.... This guy is a lawyer. He took the Bar and swore to help regular people like us, obtain their rights, and he did the opposite. He took our money and ran like a sheep in wolves clothing. I guess what’s even more surprising is that we now have to file a lawsuit against an attorney to get our money back! How ironic is that?? I believe in Karma, and he will be done right by us. But in the meantime, do not fall into his web no matter how many hours he spends with you convincing that he’s your guy. He’s Not a morally good person.
I hired Gary for my divorce. At the time I hired him my wife and her attorney had successfully frozen over 70% of my income. I was desperate. I interviewed several attorneys. Gary indicated he closely reviewed my case, worked with opposing counsel and saw no reason he could not wrap up my case quickly. He even said he might refund some of my retainer. I hired Gary. Once he cashed my check, the delays immediately began. It became almost impossible to reach him. He did not keep me informed. Gary advised me he completed QDROS for my pension and investment accounts. It took 10 months for him to get my pension QDRO completed. I still do not have access to my investment account. I have been damaged financially to a significant degree. For 11 weeks I have tried to reach Gary regarding my investment account. I have called his office multiple times leaving messages with his receptionist. I have emailed him, texted him, called his personal cell phone and sent a letter to his office. No response. Unfortunately, recently, a family member showed me some other client ratings. Many have faced similar reckless disregard from Gary. I just need to know status of my investment account QDRO but can't get a response. I was told this would be wrapped up quickly and might even get some retainer back. It is going on a year now. It has been extraordinarily stressful dealing with my divorce, lack of income and an extremely difficult attorney to communicate with. I asked the local Bar for assistance in contacting Gary to provide me status. No luck yet.
Gary represented me in what could have been a really nasty divorce case. I was a wreck, but he kept me grounded and made me focus on reality. He is definitely skilled and knowledgeable, and his approach to my case was terrific. I will admit that I got frustrated during my divorce, and consulted with two other lawyers for second opinions. Both of them told me that I was being well-served by Gary, and I believe it. I hope to God that I never have to go through this again, but I would hire Gary in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a lawyer who will tell you "how it is", who will tell you your best options and potential outcomes instead of just blindly doing what you tell him to do, and who will treat you fairly and with respect, then you need to hire Gary. I recommend him very highly.
Be very careful with this attorney. He will tell you everything you want to hear while you are most vulnerable. Do NOT hire him - you will regret it. We hired Sparks for a very emotional child custody case. He knew the desperation of being able to see the child and he gladly took our $3000 retainer during our meeting. That’s where the communication stopped. We tried tirelessly to reach him, calls, emails, voicemails, messages with his phone service and countless outreaches with no response. This went on for weeks until we made the hard decision of looking for another attorney and starting over. At this point we lost close to 2 months without seeing the child. We found another attorney with a reputable firm and sent Gary Sparks a termination notice requesting a refund of our unused retainer fee. It’s been crickets. Nothing from Sparks. It’s not surprising but it is.... This guy is a lawyer. He took the Bar and swore to help regular people like us, obtain their rights, and he did the opposite. He took our money and ran like a sheep in wolves clothing. I guess what’s even more surprising is that we now have to file a lawsuit against an attorney to get our money back! How ironic is that?? I believe in Karma, and he will be done right by us. But in the meantime, do not fall into his web no matter how many hours he spends with you convincing that he’s your guy. He’s Not a morally good person.
I hired Gary for my divorce. At the time I hired him my wife and her attorney had successfully frozen over 70% of my income. I was desperate. I interviewed several attorneys. Gary indicated he closely reviewed my case, worked with opposing counsel and saw no reason he could not wrap up my case quickly. He even said he might refund some of my retainer. I hired Gary. Once he cashed my check, the delays immediately began. It became almost impossible to reach him. He did not keep me informed. Gary advised me he completed QDROS for my pension and investment accounts. It took 10 months for him to get my pension QDRO completed. I still do not have access to my investment account. I have been damaged financially to a significant degree. For 11 weeks I have tried to reach Gary regarding my investment account. I have called his office multiple times leaving messages with his receptionist. I have emailed him, texted him, called his personal cell phone and sent a letter to his office. No response. Unfortunately, recently, a family member showed me some other client ratings. Many have faced similar reckless disregard from Gary. I just need to know status of my investment account QDRO but can't get a response. I was told this would be wrapped up quickly and might even get some retainer back. It is going on a year now. It has been extraordinarily stressful dealing with my divorce, lack of income and an extremely difficult attorney to communicate with. I asked the local Bar for assistance in contacting Gary to provide me status. No luck yet.
Gary represented me in what could have been a really nasty divorce case. I was a wreck, but he kept me grounded and made me focus on reality. He is definitely skilled and knowledgeable, and his approach to my case was terrific. I will admit that I got frustrated during my divorce, and consulted with two other lawyers for second opinions. Both of them told me that I was being well-served by Gary, and I believe it. I hope to God that I never have to go through this again, but I would hire Gary in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a lawyer who will tell you "how it is", who will tell you your best options and potential outcomes instead of just blindly doing what you tell him to do, and who will treat you fairly and with respect, then you need to hire Gary. I recommend him very highly.
Be very careful with this attorney. He will tell you everything you want to hear while you are most vulnerable. Do NOT hire him - you will regret it. We hired Sparks for a very emotional child custody case. He knew the desperation of being able to see the child and he gladly took our $3000 retainer during our meeting. That’s where the communication stopped. We tried tirelessly to reach him, calls, emails, voicemails, messages with his phone service and countless outreaches with no response. This went on for weeks until we made the hard decision of looking for another attorney and starting over. At this point we lost close to 2 months without seeing the child. We found another attorney with a reputable firm and sent Gary Sparks a termination notice requesting a refund of our unused retainer fee. It’s been crickets. Nothing from Sparks. It’s not surprising but it is.... This guy is a lawyer. He took the Bar and swore to help regular people like us, obtain their rights, and he did the opposite. He took our money and ran like a sheep in wolves clothing. I guess what’s even more surprising is that we now have to file a lawsuit against an attorney to get our money back! How ironic is that?? I believe in Karma, and he will be done right by us. But in the meantime, do not fall into his web no matter how many hours he spends with you convincing that he’s your guy. He’s Not a morally good person.
I hired Gary for my divorce. At the time I hired him my wife and her attorney had successfully frozen over 70% of my income. I was desperate. I interviewed several attorneys. Gary indicated he closely reviewed my case, worked with opposing counsel and saw no reason he could not wrap up my case quickly. He even said he might refund some of my retainer. I hired Gary. Once he cashed my check, the delays immediately began. It became almost impossible to reach him. He did not keep me informed. Gary advised me he completed QDROS for my pension and investment accounts. It took 10 months for him to get my pension QDRO completed. I still do not have access to my investment account. I have been damaged financially to a significant degree. For 11 weeks I have tried to reach Gary regarding my investment account. I have called his office multiple times leaving messages with his receptionist. I have emailed him, texted him, called his personal cell phone and sent a letter to his office. No response. Unfortunately, recently, a family member showed me some other client ratings. Many have faced similar reckless disregard from Gary. I just need to know status of my investment account QDRO but can't get a response. I was told this would be wrapped up quickly and might even get some retainer back. It is going on a year now. It has been extraordinarily stressful dealing with my divorce, lack of income and an extremely difficult attorney to communicate with. I asked the local Bar for assistance in contacting Gary to provide me status. No luck yet.