Garmo & Kiste, PLC Reviews

Amazing Reviews:

Sort by:

Woody Willis

AWESOME ATTORNEY! Matt is an exceptional lawyer! He is very down to earth and knowledgeable. He takes the time to explain very complex matters so that you have clear understanding of what's involved in your case. He is honest, hard working and dedicated to his clients. He will provide sound legal advice and guidance through out your legal matter. I highly recommend Matthew Van Steenkiste for anyone seeking an attorney! Contact him today you'll be glad you did!

MaryAnn Foss

Brian Garmo was highly recommend through my son. His representation in my case exceeded my satisfaction. His experience shows and his gentle kindness is nothing short of amazing. He is fantastic to work with and an excellent choice. He knows the law very well. He is now the 'Families Attorney' for sure. If I could give him 10 stars I would. Thanks Brian.

Deborah Cosner

Matt was my divorce lawyer, hired him 10/3/2019. I had never been divorced before and had no idea what to expect. Matt was always kind and explained, in depth, the divorce proceedings of what I was to expect each time we went to court etc. From day one, he hit the ground running on my behalf. Matt's integrity speaks for itself. All the hard work Matt executed on my case rendered positive results for me, in fact, exactly what I wanted. Whenever I reached out with a question, Matt was prompt to respond (typically within 24 hrs or less) and always in a professional, knowledgeable manner. I am grateful I was able to find Matt to represent me that heartbreaking day, the day I decided to move forward with a divorce. I'll never forget it, I showed up to Matt's office, just a complete mess, crying, not knowing what was to come and he assured me all would work out and it did, he held my hand the whole way. If you ever need a divorce lawyer, Matts your man. I will always be grateful for all of Matts efforts. Matt's top shelf in my book :)

ar kot

I recently needed some legal representation. Brian Garmo listened to the details of my case and finally represented me in court. The end result was nothing less than spectacular. He is very friendly and very professional. I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone who needs legal counsel.

Matthew Grushky

Found this firm through google, and could not be happier with my choice! Brian Garmo did a great job of putting my mind at ease regarding any stress I might have had going into my sentencing. Every other attorney I spoke to couldn't really answer any questions I had and made me even more nervous about going forward, and they were all way too far above what I could afford. Brian was ready and willing to answer any questions, and was always very prompt about returning any phone calls or emails I may have sent his way. Could not be happier, or more thankful that I found him, and ultimately could not be more pleased with the outcome through all of this. 10/10 highly recommend this firm and especially Brian!

B. Lee

I had to drop off some paperwork and my navigation kept making me miss my turn it was such a pain trying to figure it all out plus if you miss it you have to deal with turning around in the midst of all the chaotic traffic. The parking is around back. Ample parking. The building is really nice. The elevator has a horrible rancid smell. The young lady in reception was very polite and friendly. My soon to be not significant other hired this office to represent them. I gotta say during a conference one of the attorneys here really impressed me I give him 3.5 stars I want to give more but again not my attorney so.. it would be weird to give a higher rating. If he were representing me I would probably give a 6 star rating. Anyway, he is polite and respectful and seems straight forward/honest. And in all honestly in a time of divorce it is refreshing to come across someone who has a gentle humane approach. Let's face it no one wants to deal with a controlling, cheating, pathological liar, manipulative, aggressive, abusive, hostile, and violent tempered spouse. Then throw child(ren) into the mix..that's an absolute recipe for disaster.

Mika B.

Brian Garmo is such a great lawyer. Very responsive, knowledgeable, and always deliver! I highly recommend this law firm.

Katelyn Sands

I came to Matt to help me with my divorce. He is without a doubt the man you want on your side. He was incredibly quick to respond to all sources of communication, provided a clear expectation in regards to what was ahead of me, and always made me feel like he had my best interest in mind. Matt is incredibly easy to talk to, and someone I would trust my family with. If you are looking for a personable, experienced and aggressive attorney who will fight for you until the end, Matt is your guy.

Matthew King

Brian represented me in the 50th district court and was nothing short of outstanding. He was polite, punctual, professional, friendly and most of all effective! I highly recommend this group to represent you!

Brian Jarvis

I would like to give thanks to the firm for the hard work and dedication provided in my particular case. Brian Garmo is my primary attorney/ legal counsel. The bad decisions I made had me facing 'Life' in State Prison. Evidence as well as a statement from my Co-defendant was obtained through the Oakland County Sheriff's Dept. Prison time was going to be the inevitable. Mr. Garmo studied my particular case and took every step carefully thought through addressed it with brilliant perseverance. Brian communicating with me frequently. There was a legal meeting that was very necessary pertaining to my case, this meeting could not be rescheduled nor missed for that matter and the given day fell on his son's Birthday. Brian was at the meeting as promised. He still was able to give his son a great Birthday for those inquiring minds. I am telling you first hand. Brian will do everything to assist you regarding the Best Results. Don't wait, don't hesitate to reach out to him or his partner Matt. I hope this helps your decision. Thank you Brian and God Bless.

Mike Rice

Matthew is and was truly an awesome human being. Hes fair honest and a good person AND an amazing lawyer. I hope I dont need him again but if I do I know the firm of Garmo and Kiste will be there in a heartbeat. The staff or kids there are truly learning from some of the best around! Thumbs enthusiastic thumbs waaaaaaaaaay up!!

Mark R

Brian Garmo handled my traffic violation and got the result I wanted. I would highly recommend him if you need an attorney.

Melissa Cuellar

I worked with Bryan regarding a non-compete agreement. He was very clear and helpful during this process. Definitively, his professionalism and dedication made this situation easier.

Brian Foss

Brian Garmo is an Amazing Attorney. He handled my case with the upmost respect and dignity. He gave me several options and always had a back up plan. Even though he is busy, he made me feel like I was his only client. He always took the time to answer my questions and knows the law extremely well. I couldn't recommend a better Attorney and he has a client for life - Thanks Brian !!!!

Sam McPherson

I would highly recommend this law firm, Matt helped me with my divorce and I was able to retain custody of my kids which is hard to do for a male. He always answers his calls if he dont right away he calls back the same day. I used Matt for my divorce and I am still using him, difficult divorce. Hes always been honest with me. Hes an upfront type of guy and always does what he can to help. And his prices are reasonable for the work he does.

Kemal Turedi

I worked with the attorneys of the law firm Garmo & Kiste on several occasions and had the pleasure of working with Brian Garmo. Brian is a very friendly and pleasant professional. He is very responsive, listens very patiently, and answers questions very clearly. Many times he suggested common sense approaches and strategies which made the resolution of the issue painless. If you need an attorney who will talk to you like a friend, give Brian a call.

M.P A.

Going through a divorce was tough, confusing and stressful. So I'm glad I had Brian to represent me. He always listened, took the time to answer all my questions, and never rushed me during our conversations/meetings. He also made every effort to work with me as far as my financial situation.

Daniel Larin

Top lawyers. Excellent knowledge of the law and they get results other lawyers cannot get.

Kelley Donnelly

Matt and Brian are the very best! If you're looking for professional and dedicated attorneys to efficiently and effectively resolve your issues then look no further! There really is a reason they are rated so highly! I came to Attorney Matt Van Steenkiste with a traffic ticket and immediately he took this stressful situation right off my shoulders. It was a great relief knowing that my case was being handled by such a capable attorney. Both myself and my wallet are thrilled with the result of my case, and while I hope I never need an attorney again, I know where to go if I do!

Nick LaFleur

Brian Garmo is an amazing attorney. He helped me through 6 separate cases in 3 different cities. He got me the outcome I wanted in every case. He is a man of his word, gave me a fair price on the amount of work he did.I felt confident with Brain by my side, he is a straight forward attorney that I now consider a friend. He was professional and really took care of my case. I am now warrant free and have my drivers licence back. You rock Brian. I would recommend anyone dealing with legal trouble to contact there office. ( ps. There receptionist is super and made me feel welcome.)

Julie Marie

I would definitely recommend Garmo & Kiste, Matt is a great attorney, he was my husbands attorney and it was a nasty divorce but in the end he helped my husband prevail. He's always calls back when he cant answer right away (he does have other clients) and if he cant be in the office he has his partner help out. Matt is a down to earth man and its nice to know that the person you are trusting you life to lives just like you do. I was reading the reviews on this attorney's office and seen some guy with no name say they are not a good office to deal with thats total bull he must have mixed them up with another company because everything he said was a lie. Hope this review helps you make your decision I know the other reviews helped myself and my husband.

Danielle Stingu

I cannot recommend Matthew Van Steenkiste enoughhe is incredibly competent, understanding, and kind. He practices an incredible balance of compassion and candor that helped to alleviate the pressure of a very precarious situation. I am so grateful to have found such an honest and empathetic lawyer.

Ryan Hautau

I have used Matt from Garmo & Kiste twice now. He has been nothing but honest, respectful and he has consistently fought for my best interests. The entire office was professional and willing to assist. Matt was always quick to return a phone or email. I would highly recommend calling Matt from Garmo & Kiste.

nina elle

Matt has been WONDERFUL. He helped me and my family every step of the way with our legal woes. From the very first day, Matt was available FIRST THING IN THE MORNING, and has been accessible anytime we've needed him. He is very diligent and has a strongly helpful nature. Matt is a lighthearted, easygoing guy. Even though we met only after retaining him to help us legally, Matt has become like a friend who happens to be a GREAT LAWYER. He has a LOT of knowledge, a TON of experience, and knows EXACTLY when to be aggressive and when to be calm and patient. Matt also knows a lot of people throughout many different jurisdictions in Metro Detroit, and that really came in handy! I'm so glad we got to meet Matt, not only because we needed his legal help and representation, but because he's a great person to bounce ideas off of, without feeling judged, and has a CALMING demeanor (also a KEY trait when we were SUPER STRESSED about legal issues that we had no idea how to handle).Since the beginning Matt has kept us INFORMED and well abreast of every single step and possibility in our legal journey. He FOUGHT HARD for us and has been a STAND UP guy the entire time, not just with me and my family, but also with every person I've seen him interact with at the court and police stations.We would retain Matt in a heartbeat if we ever needed a lawyer, and we are GREATLY CONFIDENT that Matt would help us however he possibly could. When Matt didn't know the answer to a possible problem (this only happened once), without being prideful or arrogant, he knew exactly which lawyer-peer to reach out to in order to get us an answer.Matt is SIMPLY THE BEST! Thank you for everything!

Kristina Djonaj

I highly recommend The Law Firm Garmo & Kiste, PLC. Matthew Van Steenkiste was incredibly friendly, warm and professional. He went above and beyond to advocate for me, even taking phone calls after hours through my case. I've never met an attorney as dedicated or as compassionate. He assessed every detail based on his years of experience in the field and I felt he was incredibly thorough every step of the way. They offer incredible value for the quality of service they provide and I would go out of my way to recommend Matthew Van Steenkiste to anyone in need of family law services.

Dave Jerore

Matt and his firm helped me through my very difficult divorce after being married for 22 years. Matt was on top of everything from the beginning and kept me informed and answered all my questions throughout the process. He even went above and beyond when the other parties attorney was not as reactionary as they should've been. Matt met me prior and after our referee meeting and made sure I understood everything. Matt gave me a price for my divorce and he held to it and is a man of his word. He produced additional documents that he didn't have to do or could've charged me for. I'm extremely pleased that I chose Matt and would highly recommend anyone, either gender to use Matt and his firm. I chose Matt off of reviews and I can tell you first hand these reviews don't lie and are spot on. Thank you Matt!!

Metro-Detroit Reviewer

As someone who never needed any sort of legal counsel in my life, I was petrified after realizing the potential consequences i would face due to a situation I got myself in. I was referred by a friend who had been in a similar situation. I had a lot to lose, and felt very worried about my future.I retained Mathew Van Steenkiste as my counsel, who was simply outstanding from start to finish. He blew away my expectations, and was beyond easy to work with. He worked around my hectic schedule, as well as my financial situation. Most importantly, he carried himself professionally, honestly, but most importantly; was up-front with me the entire time.He was knowledgable & relentlessly persistent, and his ties to the community were key in the outcome of my case. There is no doubt in my mind that I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for someone who can just get things done, and done right. Looking back, I see Matt truly cared about my situation, and I fell blessed that he was able to work with me.

akila panneerselvam

Matt was amazing and very thorough in all the details, he went above and beyond to win the case. I am very grateful to him and if I happen to have a son would name him after Matt for all the life changing help he has done for me :) God Bless!!

Mahnaz Jaffry

Mathew Van Steenkiste is a phenomenal attorney. He went beyond and above to prepare my case, he was very thorough in all the details.He is a smart attorney and I am so grateful that he was my defense attorney.He truly believed in me.The petitioner filed for a PPO against me and the petitioners claims had no merit and all the allegations were fake and lies. My case was denied and dismissed . I highly recommend Attorney Mathew Van Steenkiste.He is the BEST.

Ronald

I worked with Matt Van Steenkiste to redo my Child Custody agreement. I told Matt the changes I wanted made. Matt patiently and carefully explained the process to me so I understood everything. Matt then confidently guided me through the process. In the beginning, I worried because the other side had more resources of time and money to work with than I did. Also, the case had to be resolved in another county. Furthermore, there were cultural differences involved. Matt was always diligently looking out for me and assuring that we could do this. Thanks to Matts legal expertise, skill with people and confidence, I got the agreement I wanted in a reasonable time frame and within the agreed upon budget. I would go to Matt again for any Legal issues.

Meng Chen

Brian is a really good attorney! He is very responsible and always ready to discuss the evidence through the phone or response email right the way. He tried his best to help me to solve my case. He is an attorney that I highly recommended!

Nate Grate

Matt is a great Lawyer. He helped navigate my family and I through a very difficult situation. He has a ton of knowledge, experience and his demeanor is suited for helping the community. Another key factor is he is well known in the legal community and has a great reputation. His goal is to help his clients to the best to his ability and in our situation MORE THAN EXCEEDED EXPECTIONS!

Carolina Nader

Matt was honest, sharp and knowledgeable. He was very aware and respectful of our frantic state and he walked us through all of the steps in words we could understand. Matt made us feel more at ease in a situation that was very frightening and uncertain for our family. Matt returned phone calls and emails promptly, and he even went out of his way to call us just to see if we had any questions. Every time we went to court, we felt like we were in good hands. Matt was always there early and he was prepared. We always felt that we had the best representation possible. He was professional and courteous. Matt and the staff at Garmo & Kiste, are absolutely fantastic and we are so grateful for all of his hard work.

Jeremy Hansen

Mr.Garmo is an excellent Attorney. I was looking at many points and a major ding on my driving record but, Mr.Garmo got everything reduced to no points. He's a God send and a great guy. If you need representation Brian Garmo is the guy you ask for!! Thanks again!!

MeLynda Porcaro

Matt is very professional and knowledgeable attorney that will fight for your case. He always kept me up to date on all proceedings that pertain to my case and was always willing to answer any question. If you are looking for a great attorney with good caricature, Matts your guy.

Lisa C

I found Matt on a Google search, read the great reviews and reached out to him for help for a family need. I feel very blessed that we were able to find Matt on such short notice! He did a wonderful job at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend.

Ryan D

Matt did an amazing job handling my case. I received a speeding ticket for 6 to 10 over the limit. He was able to negotiate with the prosecutor and I walked out with zero points and only paying a small fine. Thanks again!

Jason

I have worked with Matt V. for a little over a year on a defaulted student loan debt. Throughout the entire legal process Matt was always open and honest about my case and the potential outcomes. Although the initial outcome was not what I had hoped for he did prepare me for the worst case scenario should it happen. After the judgment he went above and beyond to better the outcome and achieved a settlement agreement that worked for me. I am very happy with the service provided by Matt, his communication with me was consistent and always on time. He will be my go-to guy should I or anyone close to me encounter another legal situation.

Abd AZ

Mat is a great lawyer. He knows his job well and helped us with our case in a very professional way. He was always there whenever we needed his help and takes care of his clients in understanding their needs and requests. His partner Brian is good too.

A reviewer with a better recommendation

If you are on the fence about picking an attorney search no further. I absolutely love this law firm. I had initially gone with one law firm which was a total disaster. Horrible is an underestimate. They made a mess of things and never kept me informed. I could not put my future in their hands, they clearly did not care about the dire consequences to me. I finally decided to search for an attorney that yielded results. I found Garmo and Kiste. I met Matt and I liked that he was among the best in his class. Clients had good things to say about him and Brian. Picking this firm was a great choice during such a difficult time. They explained everything to me! There were no surprises. Matt was realistic, he never tried to blindly bill me more. Most importantly, he was a genuine advocate. I genuinely felt that he wanted what was best for me and not his pocket book. He literally saved the day. I have stuck with Garmo and Kiste ever since and have used them for a number of different things. I am so blessed I found them. Thank you Garmo and Kiste for being genuine advocates. You're one a kind.

Lauren Nicole

To the point: If you need an attorney, hire Brian Garmo. My fianc was in a position that even the courts couldnt explain, a judgment from 2005- its now 2018- nonetheless - Brian was able to figure things out and help. With myself being very sick, a teenage son, and searching for a home, Brian was able to help put my anxiety at ease and ultimately helped resolve the issue. I cant even explain how grateful I am for his guidance at this point in my life.Thank you Brain! Michael

elizabeth franzel

Matt worked extremely hard to fight for me in my case of unwillful infringement. He was able to settle my case for much less than the plaintiff originally wanted. He was able to settle everything in a timely manner before anything went to trial or my name tarnished.

La Gayle Bean

I spoke with Matt regarding a legal matter on a Monday and within two days I was in a face to face with him. He handled my situation promptly and professionally. Very friendly and accommodating to my needs. My case was resolved quickly and without any additional money or legal obligation. I am truly lucky to have found him. A true pleasure to work with.

Anamul Islam

I got into some legal trouble and was terrified about the consequences. I called Brian Garmos office for a free consultation. I met with him that same day, as I entered his office he greeted me warmly, made me feel very comfortable and I hired him immediately. Brian was very clear and precise when discussing my case with me. As we waited for my court date, I called him often. He ALWAYS answered, his communication skills made me feel very assured. As my court date roled around Brian continuously kept in touch with me. On the day of court date, Brian worked some magic and got my charge reduced heavily. I am so happy that I hired him and grateful for the outcome. Brian is one heck of a lawyer and I will continue doing business with him!

Shelly Doran

Matt represented me in my divorce and custody case. It was a scary and confusing circumstance, but he made me feel very comfortable. Matt was prompt and efficient, and kept me in the loop regarding every detail of every step of the process. I am very pleased with the outcome and I'm so grateful for all of effort put forth by Matt and his associates. I highly recommend Matt, if you are ever in need of legal representation. He is knowledgable, and very skilled in his craft. You will not be disappointed. Thank you so much, Matt!

Grey Monkey

Brian was absolutely amazing. I thought i was going to jail and I didnt. I got the best possible outcome thanks to him. I highly suggest him if you have legal troubles.

Nicki R

I hired Brian without much knowledge about what my case might entail or knowing which lawyers to trust, and I could not be happier. He was helpful, friendly, always available, and most importantly--he got me the best outcome possible. I'm so thankful I trusted my gut when I first talked to Brian over the phone. I would highly recommend him to anyone without hesitation!

aooo a

Brian represented me & I highly STRONGLY recommend these guys!! I had 2 driving misdemeanor & Brian did his job. I didn't even have to the see the judge and no points were even added on to my drivers license. Other then that their prices are super reasonable. Great attorneys strongly recommend these guys.

Jennifer Clogg

Matt was amazing! He's so personable and non judgmental! He worked with me on payments and always had my best interest in mind! i would highly recommended Garmo &Kiste to anyone!

Saurabh Gupta

Brian Garmo.. What to say about Brian! He is not even a great lawyer but, he is an awesome magician who just does some type of magic there in court and everything will come to him in his favor.What he has done for me, its unbelievable. He handles his all the cases in a very professional manner and he is very soft talking.Because of his overall effort, all my charges were dismissed simply and for this, I think, a single word THANK will not be enough.But as we dont have much words to say Thanks. I would like to say Thanks a lot Brian to make me proud that you were my lawyer and to make my life on track.Please keep it up with your awesome services! You have a very great future!!For others, I would highly recommend Brian. You can have a blindly trust on Brian to make a good decision, what I did!Saurabh Gupta

Rate and Review Your Experience

Nearby Family Law Lawyers

Garmo & Kiste, PLC

50 W Big Beaver Rd #240, Troy MI, 48084

Call now: (248) 398-7100

garmokiste.com

Unclaimed

Garmo & Kiste, PLC Reviews

Rate and Review Your Experience

Nearby Family Law Lawyers

Abood Law Firm

Nichols, Sacks, Slank, Sendelbach, Buiteweg & Solomon PC

The Law Firm of John F. Schaefer

Henry S. Gornbein

Law Firm of Victoria

Decker Law

Disclaimer

Categories

Disclosures