Michelle is the best Family court Attorney in Niagara County Hands Down! Her extensive experience in family law is the reason my family was referred to her! From the minute I hired her and her firm they have done nothing but fight for my case! She knows what to file, when to file it and is very stern and respected while litigating in the court room! I give her 10stars as an attorney! She is an absolute pit Bull in that court room! Thank you Michelle

Going through a 2 year custody trial was tough.... but Michele was tougher!!! She got me everything I wanted and more. I can't imagine her ever being unprofessional, not returning calls or gouging anyone. News flash.... lawyers re expensive.... courts and trials take a really long time...... I would hire her again and again. She is one woman you want in your corner.

Michelle handled an awful business legal battle for me and my wife against the state of NY and ATT . two of the most corrupt entities in the country. Between her and George VC Muscato they were able to turn what could have been an awful dragged out battle in to a settlement we could deal with. She is kind and caring

I can't see why people would write terrible reviews for this woman!? Michele is a wonderful attorney who fights like a pit bull in a skirt for her clients.. she also is a very professional, busy, business woman. Maybe that is why some have negative comments, it maybe hard to relate. She calls back with every call made for telephone consuel, handles things completely and entirely while at the court house, speaks to the judges with great knowledge of child custody issues. She fights for her clients 100%. This is my second time hiring Michele within an 8 year period and let me tell you I feel so at ease and comfortable just knowing she's there in my corner to defend not only myself but my daughter. She does it for the children! I feel truly and honestly if you have a washed opinion about her you must have lost your case due to the judgment from the JUDGE going to to "right" parent, and with all do respect can you really blame anyone but yourself?

I retained Michele to handle a contentious and extremely complicated relocation trial (I was the one attempting to stop the relocation). This was a “direct to trial” case. I am a seasoned law enforcement professional. In that capacity, I have worked closely with an array of both prosecutors and defense attorneys. Many were/are quite skilled; some were great negotiators; only a handful were excellent trial attorneys. Michele falls into the latter. From the EBT (deposition) to the actual trial Michele performed admirably. She had complete command of the pertinent issues, (including case law) and her performance in both realms were simply outstanding. By the third day of trial, the petitioner (my ex) decided it was prudent to settle (before her cross-examination) and withdrew the relocation petition. As a father who loves his children, I could not be more appreciative of this final result. I firmly believe the concession was a result of a hesitancy to be crossed examined by Michele. The writing was on proverbial wall. As for her billing, she is extremely fair; some would say she was too fair. She charged me for “exactly” the work she did and clearly did not “pad” the bill – trust me I examine bills closely anytime I am involved with an attorney, and with my ex that is often. If you are seeking an experienced and seasoned “trial attorney,” look no farther. If you are seeking an attorney who can play “hard ball” when necessary to ensure there is no trial, look no farther.

Michelle is amazing!!!!! I could never thank her enoughf for helping me through the worst time in my life.....she is such a busy woman, and she still found the time to answer every single time I called and that was like every day..lol..she went above and beyond...she seen the truth when the court system did not!!!!! I could wright paragraphs on truly from the bottom of my heart how happy and thankful I am!!!!! Thankyou Michelle!!!!!!!!

I was Michele's 1st client upon her cessation from Toohey & Dowd. She was recommended to me by an best friend/MD who just happened to be in court to support a mutual friend.Michele was, at that time, defending a drug defendant who was acquitted. My friend was quick to point out Ms Bergevin 's excellent legal prowess. The law has always fascinated me. Had it not been for two (2) felony drug possession convictions at an early (age: 21& 25) age; it would have been my chosen career. I hired Michele, the 1st time, to take over an acrimonious divorce proceeding... note the "took over" part! She was amazing! She accomplished more in 6 weeks than my former lawyer didin 1.5 yrs. I pride myself in having an above average knowledge in NYS criminal law. NOT so much in family/matrimony law. Michele encouraged me, as any GOOD attorney would, to learn and become ACTIVELY involved in my personal case. I did. To this day it was/is perhaps the best piece of legal advise I ever received. Michele weathered through a lengthy divorce/custody case with and for me. This even included a "divorce trial." Trial? Divorce?...and NOT over money? Oh yes....and WE won! There is no sense in disclosing all the "gory" details. What counts is that the outcome was far better than anticipated. When it comes to the law: criminal or civil....obtaining that type (better than thought) of result is a HUGE victory! Unfortunately for me, it was not the last time I hired the services of Ms Bergevin. To dater....I have NEVER been disappointed with outcomes. If Michele is "guilty" of anything short of excellence, I would suggest a couple of reasons. None of which are remotely connected to "outcomes." Response times/immediate case knowledge: yes, at times not as quick as one might like...BUT...along with Michele's expertise and track record comes clients...a lot of them!!! be patient and stay focused on the big picture is my advise to any/all complainers...AND...MOST IMPORTANT!!! goes back to the late 90's and a piece of "legal advise" given to me by Ms Bergevin: Learn about and be ACTIVE IN YOUR OWN CASE!!! I don't care if Clarence Darrow was resurrected and argued on your behalf....if you don't know the general legal specifics of your own case....you have already lost because EVEN favorable outcomes may NOT sem so favorable when applied with the context of NYS law.///

Michele is the BEST! She represented me in my divorce. Her and her staff were great. They were always there for me through this devastating time in my life. I highly recommend her.

She cares about my son and myself. She is direct and will not sugar coat things to drain your bank account. She is a pitbull when a trail starts...she does not lose.

I used Michele for my divorce 11 years ago (she was recommended by a friend) and thought she was great, but it was a very straightforward case. I retained her again this year to handle a violation petition and custody issue with my teenagers. I did not at all appreciate the "wham, bam, thank you ma'am" treatment I received. I had a lot of questions due to the fact that I have a special needs child. She was not at all thorough - gave my questions the brush off and when I had follow up questions after the court date was over she said it was now a new matter and I'd have to pay to retain her all over again. She was cold, uninterested and acted like she had much bigger fish to fry than my crummy little case.

Michelle is the best Family court Attorney in Niagara County Hands Down! Her extensive experience in family law is the reason my family was referred to her! From the minute I hired her and her firm they have done nothing but fight for my case! She knows what to file, when to file it and is very stern and respected while litigating in the court room! I give her 10stars as an attorney! She is an absolute pit Bull in that court room! Thank you Michelle

Going through a 2 year custody trial was tough.... but Michele was tougher!!! She got me everything I wanted and more. I can't imagine her ever being unprofessional, not returning calls or gouging anyone. News flash.... lawyers re expensive.... courts and trials take a really long time...... I would hire her again and again. She is one woman you want in your corner.

Michelle handled an awful business legal battle for me and my wife against the state of NY and ATT . two of the most corrupt entities in the country. Between her and George VC Muscato they were able to turn what could have been an awful dragged out battle in to a settlement we could deal with. She is kind and caring

I can't see why people would write terrible reviews for this woman!? Michele is a wonderful attorney who fights like a pit bull in a skirt for her clients.. she also is a very professional, busy, business woman. Maybe that is why some have negative comments, it maybe hard to relate. She calls back with every call made for telephone consuel, handles things completely and entirely while at the court house, speaks to the judges with great knowledge of child custody issues. She fights for her clients 100%. This is my second time hiring Michele within an 8 year period and let me tell you I feel so at ease and comfortable just knowing she's there in my corner to defend not only myself but my daughter. She does it for the children! I feel truly and honestly if you have a washed opinion about her you must have lost your case due to the judgment from the JUDGE going to to "right" parent, and with all do respect can you really blame anyone but yourself?

I retained Michele to handle a contentious and extremely complicated relocation trial (I was the one attempting to stop the relocation). This was a “direct to trial” case. I am a seasoned law enforcement professional. In that capacity, I have worked closely with an array of both prosecutors and defense attorneys. Many were/are quite skilled; some were great negotiators; only a handful were excellent trial attorneys. Michele falls into the latter. From the EBT (deposition) to the actual trial Michele performed admirably. She had complete command of the pertinent issues, (including case law) and her performance in both realms were simply outstanding. By the third day of trial, the petitioner (my ex) decided it was prudent to settle (before her cross-examination) and withdrew the relocation petition. As a father who loves his children, I could not be more appreciative of this final result. I firmly believe the concession was a result of a hesitancy to be crossed examined by Michele. The writing was on proverbial wall. As for her billing, she is extremely fair; some would say she was too fair. She charged me for “exactly” the work she did and clearly did not “pad” the bill – trust me I examine bills closely anytime I am involved with an attorney, and with my ex that is often. If you are seeking an experienced and seasoned “trial attorney,” look no farther. If you are seeking an attorney who can play “hard ball” when necessary to ensure there is no trial, look no farther.

Michelle is amazing!!!!! I could never thank her enoughf for helping me through the worst time in my life.....she is such a busy woman, and she still found the time to answer every single time I called and that was like every day..lol..she went above and beyond...she seen the truth when the court system did not!!!!! I could wright paragraphs on truly from the bottom of my heart how happy and thankful I am!!!!! Thankyou Michelle!!!!!!!!

I was Michele's 1st client upon her cessation from Toohey & Dowd. She was recommended to me by an best friend/MD who just happened to be in court to support a mutual friend.Michele was, at that time, defending a drug defendant who was acquitted. My friend was quick to point out Ms Bergevin 's excellent legal prowess. The law has always fascinated me. Had it not been for two (2) felony drug possession convictions at an early (age: 21& 25) age; it would have been my chosen career. I hired Michele, the 1st time, to take over an acrimonious divorce proceeding... note the "took over" part! She was amazing! She accomplished more in 6 weeks than my former lawyer didin 1.5 yrs. I pride myself in having an above average knowledge in NYS criminal law. NOT so much in family/matrimony law. Michele encouraged me, as any GOOD attorney would, to learn and become ACTIVELY involved in my personal case. I did. To this day it was/is perhaps the best piece of legal advise I ever received. Michele weathered through a lengthy divorce/custody case with and for me. This even included a "divorce trial." Trial? Divorce?...and NOT over money? Oh yes....and WE won! There is no sense in disclosing all the "gory" details. What counts is that the outcome was far better than anticipated. When it comes to the law: criminal or civil....obtaining that type (better than thought) of result is a HUGE victory! Unfortunately for me, it was not the last time I hired the services of Ms Bergevin. To dater....I have NEVER been disappointed with outcomes. If Michele is "guilty" of anything short of excellence, I would suggest a couple of reasons. None of which are remotely connected to "outcomes." Response times/immediate case knowledge: yes, at times not as quick as one might like...BUT...along with Michele's expertise and track record comes clients...a lot of them!!! be patient and stay focused on the big picture is my advise to any/all complainers...AND...MOST IMPORTANT!!! goes back to the late 90's and a piece of "legal advise" given to me by Ms Bergevin: Learn about and be ACTIVE IN YOUR OWN CASE!!! I don't care if Clarence Darrow was resurrected and argued on your behalf....if you don't know the general legal specifics of your own case....you have already lost because EVEN favorable outcomes may NOT sem so favorable when applied with the context of NYS law.///

Michele is the BEST! She represented me in my divorce. Her and her staff were great. They were always there for me through this devastating time in my life. I highly recommend her.

She cares about my son and myself. She is direct and will not sugar coat things to drain your bank account. She is a pitbull when a trail starts...she does not lose.

I used Michele for my divorce 11 years ago (she was recommended by a friend) and thought she was great, but it was a very straightforward case. I retained her again this year to handle a violation petition and custody issue with my teenagers. I did not at all appreciate the "wham, bam, thank you ma'am" treatment I received. I had a lot of questions due to the fact that I have a special needs child. She was not at all thorough - gave my questions the brush off and when I had follow up questions after the court date was over she said it was now a new matter and I'd have to pay to retain her all over again. She was cold, uninterested and acted like she had much bigger fish to fry than my crummy little case.

Michelle is the best Family court Attorney in Niagara County Hands Down! Her extensive experience in family law is the reason my family was referred to her! From the minute I hired her and her firm they have done nothing but fight for my case! She knows what to file, when to file it and is very stern and respected while litigating in the court room! I give her 10stars as an attorney! She is an absolute pit Bull in that court room! Thank you Michelle

Going through a 2 year custody trial was tough.... but Michele was tougher!!! She got me everything I wanted and more. I can't imagine her ever being unprofessional, not returning calls or gouging anyone. News flash.... lawyers re expensive.... courts and trials take a really long time...... I would hire her again and again. She is one woman you want in your corner.

Michelle handled an awful business legal battle for me and my wife against the state of NY and ATT . two of the most corrupt entities in the country. Between her and George VC Muscato they were able to turn what could have been an awful dragged out battle in to a settlement we could deal with. She is kind and caring

I can't see why people would write terrible reviews for this woman!? Michele is a wonderful attorney who fights like a pit bull in a skirt for her clients.. she also is a very professional, busy, business woman. Maybe that is why some have negative comments, it maybe hard to relate. She calls back with every call made for telephone consuel, handles things completely and entirely while at the court house, speaks to the judges with great knowledge of child custody issues. She fights for her clients 100%. This is my second time hiring Michele within an 8 year period and let me tell you I feel so at ease and comfortable just knowing she's there in my corner to defend not only myself but my daughter. She does it for the children! I feel truly and honestly if you have a washed opinion about her you must have lost your case due to the judgment from the JUDGE going to to "right" parent, and with all do respect can you really blame anyone but yourself?

I retained Michele to handle a contentious and extremely complicated relocation trial (I was the one attempting to stop the relocation). This was a “direct to trial” case. I am a seasoned law enforcement professional. In that capacity, I have worked closely with an array of both prosecutors and defense attorneys. Many were/are quite skilled; some were great negotiators; only a handful were excellent trial attorneys. Michele falls into the latter. From the EBT (deposition) to the actual trial Michele performed admirably. She had complete command of the pertinent issues, (including case law) and her performance in both realms were simply outstanding. By the third day of trial, the petitioner (my ex) decided it was prudent to settle (before her cross-examination) and withdrew the relocation petition. As a father who loves his children, I could not be more appreciative of this final result. I firmly believe the concession was a result of a hesitancy to be crossed examined by Michele. The writing was on proverbial wall. As for her billing, she is extremely fair; some would say she was too fair. She charged me for “exactly” the work she did and clearly did not “pad” the bill – trust me I examine bills closely anytime I am involved with an attorney, and with my ex that is often. If you are seeking an experienced and seasoned “trial attorney,” look no farther. If you are seeking an attorney who can play “hard ball” when necessary to ensure there is no trial, look no farther.

Michelle is amazing!!!!! I could never thank her enoughf for helping me through the worst time in my life.....she is such a busy woman, and she still found the time to answer every single time I called and that was like every day..lol..she went above and beyond...she seen the truth when the court system did not!!!!! I could wright paragraphs on truly from the bottom of my heart how happy and thankful I am!!!!! Thankyou Michelle!!!!!!!!

I was Michele's 1st client upon her cessation from Toohey & Dowd. She was recommended to me by an best friend/MD who just happened to be in court to support a mutual friend.Michele was, at that time, defending a drug defendant who was acquitted. My friend was quick to point out Ms Bergevin 's excellent legal prowess. The law has always fascinated me. Had it not been for two (2) felony drug possession convictions at an early (age: 21& 25) age; it would have been my chosen career. I hired Michele, the 1st time, to take over an acrimonious divorce proceeding... note the "took over" part! She was amazing! She accomplished more in 6 weeks than my former lawyer didin 1.5 yrs. I pride myself in having an above average knowledge in NYS criminal law. NOT so much in family/matrimony law. Michele encouraged me, as any GOOD attorney would, to learn and become ACTIVELY involved in my personal case. I did. To this day it was/is perhaps the best piece of legal advise I ever received. Michele weathered through a lengthy divorce/custody case with and for me. This even included a "divorce trial." Trial? Divorce?...and NOT over money? Oh yes....and WE won! There is no sense in disclosing all the "gory" details. What counts is that the outcome was far better than anticipated. When it comes to the law: criminal or civil....obtaining that type (better than thought) of result is a HUGE victory! Unfortunately for me, it was not the last time I hired the services of Ms Bergevin. To dater....I have NEVER been disappointed with outcomes. If Michele is "guilty" of anything short of excellence, I would suggest a couple of reasons. None of which are remotely connected to "outcomes." Response times/immediate case knowledge: yes, at times not as quick as one might like...BUT...along with Michele's expertise and track record comes clients...a lot of them!!! be patient and stay focused on the big picture is my advise to any/all complainers...AND...MOST IMPORTANT!!! goes back to the late 90's and a piece of "legal advise" given to me by Ms Bergevin: Learn about and be ACTIVE IN YOUR OWN CASE!!! I don't care if Clarence Darrow was resurrected and argued on your behalf....if you don't know the general legal specifics of your own case....you have already lost because EVEN favorable outcomes may NOT sem so favorable when applied with the context of NYS law.///

Michele is the BEST! She represented me in my divorce. Her and her staff were great. They were always there for me through this devastating time in my life. I highly recommend her.

She cares about my son and myself. She is direct and will not sugar coat things to drain your bank account. She is a pitbull when a trail starts...she does not lose.

I used Michele for my divorce 11 years ago (she was recommended by a friend) and thought she was great, but it was a very straightforward case. I retained her again this year to handle a violation petition and custody issue with my teenagers. I did not at all appreciate the "wham, bam, thank you ma'am" treatment I received. I had a lot of questions due to the fact that I have a special needs child. She was not at all thorough - gave my questions the brush off and when I had follow up questions after the court date was over she said it was now a new matter and I'd have to pay to retain her all over again. She was cold, uninterested and acted like she had much bigger fish to fry than my crummy little case.