Schempf & Ware, PLLC - Yorktown, Virginia

Ketlina J.

York Co Courts / Pick Another - No Legal Representation, Non Existent Case Drawn out for Years! As long as you don't need actual legal representation, but rather an attorney who will allow York County courts to drag out a known false felony claim, ZERO EVIDENCE, No Wittnesses & One Question at Prelim from Mr. Ware very simply would have dismissed the case, however that's not his style. Mr. Ware claims this is when he listens, gathers information, but @ who's expense & to who's gain? This is when you'd anticipate an attorney to see the VERY CLEAR CRACKS IN THE CASE, LACK OF ANY EVIDENCE, as his ient had told him it was a false claim. My understanding is @ this point your attorney can ask questions of the witnesses brought forth by the Commonwealth Attorney which would've proven to the Judge there's no vase to proceed with, to certify to the circuit courts. The police officer who'd taken the report admitted that the parties were clearly not telling similar stories when they came together to press charges, one attempted to back out when earned by the officer that pressing false felony charges was a punishible felony offence. Of course York County Commonwealth Attorney nor the Judge care about that side, they only seek to destroy the poor soles life they choose to take over two years away from, trying to force people to lie on the stand for them, even when told NO!
WHAT MORE NEEDED TO BE HEARD? I COULD'VE DEFENDED MYSELF MORE EFFECTIVELY THAN MR. WARE CARED TO.

QUESTION & FAULT in this case & others, falls not only w/ Mr. Ware, but EQUALLY with the YORK COUNTY SYSTEM!
the York County Police Force, Court System & the worst of them all York County Judges
who if I understand are to unbiasedly here what's presented when making his determination to the facts & if there's even a case to carry forward at all.
Clearly I underestimated the connections between the Attorneys we hire, the Commonwealth of York County, various Judges (no names but shouldn't a judge refuse himself if he's not only a personal family friend, but also has previously been your employer). So, to Mr. Ware, if you don't mind loosing several years of your life to what ultimately amounted to nothing more than the destruction of your mental & emotional well-being, rendering you unable to even feel safe to leave your home should you live in the County of York in the State of Virginia, thereby rendering you unable to earn an income? It goes so much deeper, beyond what is even IMAGINABLE.
You're left with such liitle hope, 4 years later, I'm still fighting to regain some similance of a life worth living.
I've begun to lose that hope for my life, but perhaps this will help the next poor victim before they fall prey to all that you'd never believe possible in what I always thought was such a safe place to live, sorrowfully I've found out that the York County Law Enforcement , York County Courts & Mr. Ware's intentions were never to do anything other than destroy my life, which it seems they've fairly well succeeded at.
Any good attorney would've immediately turned around and pursued charges against the individuals involved, the court system as well as the sitting Judge as I've easily found Supreme Court Cases where what was done to me was clearly a violation of my rights, in every aspect!
But, w/ Mr. Ware, who'll tell you all he has, appears he's happy to make his money the easy way, from the victims of York County & their persecution of innocent citizens!

Marysia R.

I had Bryan as my lawyer and he was fantastic. He is very thorough and paid attention to every little detail. I would recommend him to anyone going through a nasty custody battle. He’s very up front with you about everything. Also his paralegal Jessica is very on top of everything and gets back to you immediately.

Daniel H.

Mr Ware is far beyond just a knowledgeable and professional lawyer, he is a friendly, warm real person that truly understands the Stress that legal matters pose. Whenever you may find yourself needing the services of a competent, and wise lawyer He is the one to call!!!

Vuong V.

I wish I can rate 0 star because this place is
1. Unprofessional
2. Only care about your money
3. High rate fee ($300/hr)
4. When I discuss about the bill, the answer is vague number.
5. Lie
My case is very simple, it doesn't take too much effort to solve but he ( MR. WARE) charged me a lot of hours. The first time I gave them a call to make appointment, the lady told me have to pay upfront $300 for him to just listen to my story....
When I finished talking with him, I asked for the price of my case, he doesn't say anything. a couple days later he gave me a call reminding me a day to go to the court ( I think that... oh he is very nice person, call to remind a customer. But NO, he counts the minutes when he talked, then he charged me $75 by talking with him by the phone for just reminding me. I don't need that)
Last but not least, at the court, I saw he talked to the police who gave me the ticket very friendly!!! What I am thinking now, are they friend? are they trying to make that a game and share my money to each other!!!
He only spent about 1 hour at the court to talk about my case and I won. However, the bill was 2.25 hours.
I will send everyone a photo of what he charge me so hopefully not everyone come here no more. WE STILL HAVE A LOT OF LAWYERS TO COME, NOT JUST HERE.

Sue F.

Bryan is a very ethical lawyer and a very caring person. I have worked for Bryan and used his legal services since. I would not hesitate to recommend him.

Larry O.

I have been using Mike Ware for over 20 years, I trust him completely and he has always done a great job for me.

Mark S.

Very prejudice and disloyal to his clients. Only thing he cares about is how much money hes making. He sold my father to the other party causing my father to loose so much money. Hiring him is a loss. Stay away!

John M.

Extremely professional and easy to work with. Mike Ware did an excellent job and I would highly recommend him.