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The Allen Law Firm, P.A.

Updated 2026-08-27 · 4,677 reviewed · 111 listed · Scored from 18 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(18) 64 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Real Estate & Title LawConsumer Protection LawForeclosure Defense
The Allen Law Firm, P.A.
Services
Real Estate & Title Law, Consumer Protection Law, Foreclosure Defense
Reviews
18

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise David Allen's compassion, knowledge, and fairness in family law matters, with five-star clients reporting quick responses and reasonable fees. However, one-star reviews reveal a troubling pattern: missed callbacks, unresponsive staff, and dismissive treatment that contradicts the firm's stated commitment to client care. Results vary sharply depending on the reviewer's experience with communication.

Praised for
  • responsive to clients
  • compassionate and caring
  • knowledgeable in family law
  • reasonable rates
Watch-outs
  • poor communication and delayed callbacks
  • condescending manner
  • unprepared follow-up on documentation
  • dismissive after case closure
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Best for: clients seeking family law or adoption help who value personal attention and fair counsel
Think twice if: you need consistent follow-up and phone communication; some reviewers report long waits for callbacks and unresponsive staff

Strengths

  • strong track record in family law and custody matters
  • known for compassion and warmth with clients
  • transparent pricing on initial consultations
  • actively involved in adoptions and estate planning

Worth knowing

  • David Allen names himself as principal; staff described as friendly by satisfied clients
  • handles adoptions of minor and adult children
  • some clients waited months for case acceptance
  • one reviewer reported no response despite multiple contact attempts over weeks
  • handles both prenuptial agreements and post-divorce mediation

What reviews say by service

Foreclosure Defense
no review text addresses foreclosure defense
Consumer Protection Law
no review text addresses consumer protection
Real Estate & Title Law
limited evidence; one prenuptial review noted, but most reviews focus on family law

How it compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.57 average across the 86 real estate & title law businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 45% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 53
Review volume 56
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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2
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5

Common questions

Do you handle adoptions?
Yes. One reviewer described the firm handling adoptions of minor and adult children, with the firm making the process 'as easy as possible'.
What are your rates?
Reviews describe fees as reasonable and cost-efficient for those on a budget, but no specific prices are listed.
How quickly will I hear back if I call?
Five-star reviewers report responses within 24 hours; however, one-star reviews describe waits of two to three weeks with no callback despite repeated calls and voicemails.

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Last updated 2026-08-27