RATED 1.0

Aug 3, 2025·via Google

Uilani Rivera

"One of the worst legal experiences I’ve ever had. ZERO STAR I hired Stefanie L. Prinsloo, Esq. at Coates Frey & Hackett, AAL LLLC for my divorce, and it was one of the biggest regrets of this entire process. Instead of helping me, she made everything worse. She didn’t advocate for me, didn’t fight for my rights, and frankly, left me feeling more alone, confused, and unprotected than before I had legal representation. She is a new and inexperienced lawyer she even had to Google basic military-related legal questions during our meetings. It felt like she was more concerned about staying neutral or pleasing the opposing party than standing up for me. She constantly forgot details I had shared with her, including what I wanted in my divorce decree. I had to catch her mistakes and ask her to fix them. She gave me zero guidance on how to handle custody or scheduling with my children’s father. For two years, I’ve been trying to get through this divorce, and I still haven’t made it to my first rebuttal hearing. She rescheduled that hearing to pursue mediation but although she technically requested it, she didn’t fight to make it happen. She sent only two emails to the opposing party and then gave up when they didn’t respond no follow-up, no urgency. That delay alone wasted over four months. I was left stuck, thinking I had to give my kids to their father whenever he asked, because I had no legal guidance and didn’t want to seem like I was withholding them. Because of her lack of proper guidance, I was forced to handle my child’s father on my own. He was stuck at his military duty station and needed my help because our child was enrolled in the EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program). He needed me to bridge the gap between EFMP in Texas and Hawaii. I had every legal right not to help him especially considering how emotionally abusive and manipulative he had been toward me. But my lawyer advised me to assist him: to help with paperwork, get a physical done, and make sure everything was submitted so he could get transferred to Hawaii. Big mistake. After he relocated here, he became even more toxic claiming my home was unsafe, saying he should be the primary parent, trying to avoid child support, and refusing to give me access to the money we saved over our 7-year marriage. Helping him only opened a new door of hell. He has now gone as far as making vile accusations including claiming our child was molested just to gain control. He took the kids whenever he wanted for four months straight without a custody schedule, all because I followed my lawyer’s weak and dangerous advice. After hiring a new attorney, I was told I never should’ve helped him with his military transfer, and I should’ve refused to let him take the children without a proper agreement in place. I spent $2,000 just on rescheduling the rebuttal, and $9,000 total with absolutely nothing to show for it. No progress, no support, and no peace of mind. Honestly, this law firm doesn’t fight for you they just push paperwork. That’s all they do. They will drag your case out just to nickel and dime you. You’re better off using ChatGPT to understand your legal rights and handle your own filings than wasting your money here. For nearly $10,000, I got stress, delays, and no real representation. I understand that divorce is expensive and that good legal help comes at a price. What I don’t accept is spending thousands only to be left defending myself, scared, and manipulated while my lawyer sat back and did nothing. She wasted my time, increased my stress, and left me to face everything alone. I would not recommend her to anyone, especially if you are dealing with a complex or emotional case involving custody, abuse, or military matters. You deserve better."

RATED 3.0

Apr 10, 2025·via Google

Amy Korman

"I was a client in 2022, and in 2025, I requested a copy of my custody agreement from your firm, only to be informed that there would be a $250 fee to retrieve my records from storage. Following this, I sought a consultation with a different law firm, which not only retrieved my case from the courts for a significantly cheaper fee but also provided a complimentary consultation. Consequently, I have chosen to retain the services of this new firm. I would like to express my appreciation for the results I achieved in 2022 with the assistance of my attorney from Coates & Frey, who was truly exceptional; however, he has since retired."

RATED 1.0

Jan 10, 2025·via Google

S W

"Terrible waste of time and money. Gave me a disorganized, computer deficit lawyer with no kids to scream at me the day before court for not taking my feverish children to school. Fired him, changed court docs after I left. Charged me 5,000 while NOT filing any paper work besides an answer to defend the night before court although we meet in person more than a week before. Hard to get an appt, sent endless emails and he was still confused at meeting. Would not file many requested motions, had to be told three times before he could execute. His name is Jeffery Sales."

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2024·via Google

Debra Kaawalauole

"Super professional, and quickly completed our court case hearing. Yes, they were pricey, but we paid for quality work. I would always recommend this law firm to others. They helped get the adoption of our son done in a timely and efficient manner. They communicated with us constantly, and kept us in the loop. They provided all the essential paper work for us, as well as helped navigate the filling out of certain documents. Very knowledgeable attorneys, and satisfied with the work that was completed."

RATED 1.0

Aug 10, 2024·via Google

Midnight Sui Generis (BJH of Horsin Around)

"Got what I wanted and a little extra😉 The office gives early 2000’s disorganized musty school office but it’s there. Jeffy jeff was such a treat. I made this to remember him always 🤍🖤🤍 RIP to your pro bono family lawyer, but he’s built different 😘🤤"