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Michelle exceeded my expectations! Read More “A great experience with someone who knows what she is doing. Michelle exceeded my expectations!” N.T. Jun 04, 2021
“A great experience with someone who knows what she is doing. Michelle exceeded my expectations!”
N.T.
I would definitely recommend Cortez and Hoskovec to anyone looking to get a divorce. Read More “Pamela was able to get my divorce done in just a few weeks despite a myriad of problems. Despite the problems, she was communicative and kept me abreast of everything during the process. I would definitely recommend Cortez and Hoskovec to anyone looking to get a divorce.” J.W. May 27, 2021
“Pamela was able to get my divorce done in just a few weeks despite a myriad of problems. Despite the problems, she was communicative and kept me abreast of everything during the process. I would definitely recommend Cortez and Hoskovec to anyone looking to get a divorce.”
J.W.
Who needs a 1000 friends when you could have Michelle Cortez!! Read More “Who needs a 1000 friends when you could have Michelle Cortez!! This whole team is awesome. Ivette, Letty, Sabrina. Through the struggle of the child custody process. The headaches and lack of representation. My son's mother kept my son from me in efforts to discourage my relationship with him. I was referred to Michelle Cortez. Although I have a long road ahead of me, Michelle has gotten me physical custody of my son and continues to fight for my rights as a father. One false accusation after another false accusation, drama, and chaos that my son's mother and her attorney have put us through and continue to put us through. I am confident that when this ends the outcome will be in my son's best interest. We have made the best decision in having Cortez and Hoskovec. Thank you for helping me these past 5 months.” J.F. May 07, 2021
“Who needs a 1000 friends when you could have Michelle Cortez!! This whole team is awesome. Ivette, Letty, Sabrina. Through the struggle of the child custody process. The headaches and lack of representation. My son's mother kept my son from me in efforts to discourage my relationship with him. I was referred to Michelle Cortez. Although I have a long road ahead of me, Michelle has gotten me physical custody of my son and continues to fight for my rights as a father. One false accusation after another false accusation, drama, and chaos that my son's mother and her attorney have put us through and continue to put us through. I am confident that when this ends the outcome will be in my son's best interest. We have made the best decision in having Cortez and Hoskovec. Thank you for helping me these past 5 months.”
J.F.
The firm with a HEART. Read More “Thank you so much for the help you have given me. I am so appreciative. You and your firm have gone above and beyond to help me. I will never forget you, Ms. Faris, or Sabrina. Thank you and God Bless, I will recommend you and the firm. The firm with a HEART.” M.N. Apr 30, 2021
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Thank you so much for the help you have given me. I am so appreciative. You and your firm have gone above and beyond to help me. I will never forget you, Ms. Faris, or Sabrina. Thank you and God Bless, I will recommend you and the firm. The firm with a HEART.
M.N.
You are an amazing lawyer. Read More “Michelle, thank you. You are an amazing lawyer.” M.I. Apr 27, 2021
Michelle, thank you. You are an amazing lawyer.
M.I.
You were a true blessing to me and my family. Read More “I will be using you for anything in the future. I want to say I love you guys up there! But I will simply keep it at my heart is full. From the bottom of my heart, Michelle. You were a true blessing to me and my family.” A.M. Apr 27, 2021
I will be using you for anything in the future. I want to say I love you guys up there! But I will simply keep it at my heart is full. From the bottom of my heart, Michelle. You were a true blessing to me and my family.
A.M.
I was very pleased with the outcome! Read More “Pamela Faris was great! She really cared about my case and wanted to make sure I got everything I deserved. She worked fast and efficiently to resolve my case. I would recommend her and everyone there! I was very pleased with the outcome!” A.C. Apr 19, 2021
“Pamela Faris was great! She really cared about my case and wanted to make sure I got everything I deserved. She worked fast and efficiently to resolve my case. I would recommend her and everyone there! I was very pleased with the outcome!”
A.C.
You are so fair and kind! Read More “You will get 5 stars and I will recommend you to everyone, you are so fair and kind!” C.V. Apr 14, 2021
“You will get 5 stars and I will recommend you to everyone, you are so fair and kind!”
C.V.
Your caring, knowledge, and professionalism is noteworthy! Read More “Pamela, you are wonderful and I’m so lucky to have had you as my lawyer. I’ll make sure to keep you posted if I need any legal issues resolved. Your caring, knowledge, and professionalism is noteworthy! Many future blessings and a blessed, happy, Easter too.” J.S. Apr 05, 2021
Pamela, you are wonderful and I’m so lucky to have had you as my lawyer. I’ll make sure to keep you posted if I need any legal issues resolved. Your caring, knowledge, and professionalism is noteworthy! Many future blessings and a blessed, happy, Easter too.
J.S.
I know we couldn't have picked a more honest and fair representation. Read More “A father and son reunited!! In a state where granting custody to a father is extremely difficult and nearly impossible. We were feeling defeated and hopeless. Michelle made the impossible possible. Proving my stepson was being alienated and abused. She defended my fiance after being falsely accused multiple times during the duration of the custody battle. Accusations that could have cost my fiance his very freedom! She gave us much-needed guidance and support during everything. Especially after the mother's retaliation every time a hearing didn't go in her favor. It was a long road and when we worried about payment, but she was so sweet and understanding. Telling us not to give up and that she would help us work something out. Showing me her generosity and genuine concern for the child's best interest. I'm so grateful for her, she is not only an excellent attorney but an exceptional person. She handled herself with class and restraint in the courtroom with a bully attorney. She was aggressive, fair, and fought like hell for us. Made the court see the child's best interest and not the politics or drama. Our case was so complicated and difficult, but she succeeded. Society has a prejudiced point of view when it comes to a father's capability to care for his child. Michelle certainly delivered a message that fathers are equally capable of caring for their children and it is possible for even a mother (as in this case) to abuse their own child. Honesty always prevails. Thank you, Michelle, Thank you to Yvette for her help. For being there constantly, taking all of our calls even after hours, for the emotional support, empathy, and willingness to help. I cannot put sufficient words together to express our gratitude for you both. Your entire team treated us so well every time we went to the office. I know we couldn't have picked a more honest and fair representation. Once again we are forever grateful. I will recommend anyone who needs legal guidance to this firm. We appreciate you so much and hold a special place for you.” K.C. Apr 05, 2021
“A father and son reunited!! In a state where granting custody to a father is extremely difficult and nearly impossible. We were feeling defeated and hopeless. Michelle made the impossible possible. Proving my stepson was being alienated and abused. She defended my fiance after being falsely accused multiple times during the duration of the custody battle. Accusations that could have cost my fiance his very freedom! She gave us much-needed guidance and support during everything. Especially after the mother's retaliation every time a hearing didn't go in her favor. It was a long road and when we worried about payment, but she was so sweet and understanding. Telling us not to give up and that she would help us work something out. Showing me her generosity and genuine concern for the child's best interest. I'm so grateful for her, she is not only an excellent attorney but an exceptional person. She handled herself with class and restraint in the courtroom with a bully attorney. She was aggressive, fair, and fought like hell for us. Made the court see the child's best interest and not the politics or drama. Our case was so complicated and difficult, but she succeeded. Society has a prejudiced point of view when it comes to a father's capability to care for his child. Michelle certainly delivered a message that fathers are equally capable of caring for their children and it is possible for even a mother (as in this case) to abuse their own child. Honesty always prevails. Thank you, Michelle, Thank you to Yvette for her help. For being there constantly, taking all of our calls even after hours, for the emotional support, empathy, and willingness to help. I cannot put sufficient words together to express our gratitude for you both. Your entire team treated us so well every time we went to the office. I know we couldn't have picked a more honest and fair representation. Once again we are forever grateful. I will recommend anyone who needs legal guidance to this firm. We appreciate you so much and hold a special place for you.”
K.C.
Thank you for helping me and being so kind. Read More “Thank you for helping me and being so kind. Mr. Hoskovec is a God-fearing man, good husband, and great father. Even better attorney. I have eyes and ears and the lord made them both.” R.L. Apr 05, 2021
“Thank you for helping me and being so kind. Mr. Hoskovec is a God-fearing man, good husband, and great father. Even better attorney. I have eyes and ears and the lord made them both.”
R.L.
Support, counsel, guidance and compassion. Read More “It goes without saying that I am forever grateful for your support, counsel, guidance and compassion in navigating this process!Thank you for everything!” S.L. Mar 26, 2021
It goes without saying that I am forever grateful for your support, counsel, guidance and compassion in navigating this process!
Thank you for everything!
S.L.
Thank you so much, William, this is always a trying time in one's life, but you made it feel like I was talking to a friend. Read More “I have had a great experience, even if I still can't pronounce your last name. So many quick responses with the information needed. Thank you so much, William, this is always a trying time in one's life, but you made it feel like I was talking to a friend. Good job, I appreciate you!” M.J. Feb 10, 2021
“I have had a great experience, even if I still can't pronounce your last name. So many quick responses with the information needed. Thank you so much, William, this is always a trying time in one's life, but you made it feel like I was talking to a friend. Good job, I appreciate you!”
M.J.
I just want to thank you for fighting like hell for me!!! Read More “I just want to thank you for fighting like hell for me!!!” M.S. Feb 05, 2021
I just want to thank you for fighting like hell for me!!!
M.S.
Her work was professional, the communication excellent and the outcome quick. Read More “I had Pamela Faris represent me and she was great at explaining to me all the in's and out's of what was a complicated process. Her work was professional, the communication excellent and the outcome quick.” B.M. Feb 01, 2021
“I had Pamela Faris represent me and she was great at explaining to me all the in's and out's of what was a complicated process. Her work was professional, the communication excellent and the outcome quick.”
B.M.
It's like God has sent down an angel in the form of Michelle! Read More “Through the pains of child custody, Michelle Cortez was always there! Every step of the way!! She is very supportive, knowledgeable, and very kind-hearted. I've prayed countless nights for the strength to get through this case! It's like God has sent down an angel in the form of Michelle! She has definitely worked wonders!! She is an amazing lawyer, but now she is more than that! A friend ?? Her communication is substantial! I knew what was going on every step of the way! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for legal assistance!” M. Jan 29, 2021
“Through the pains of child custody, Michelle Cortez was always there! Every step of the way!! She is very supportive, knowledgeable, and very kind-hearted. I've prayed countless nights for the strength to get through this case! It's like God has sent down an angel in the form of Michelle! She has definitely worked wonders!! She is an amazing lawyer, but now she is more than that! A friend ?? Her communication is substantial! I knew what was going on every step of the way! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for legal assistance!”
M.
Very happy with my choice in hiring this firm! Read More “Very responsive and supportive office! Michelle helped me reach a settlement on my divorce in less than 6 months. Very happy with my choice in hiring this firm!” E.C. Jan 28, 2021
“Very responsive and supportive office! Michelle helped me reach a settlement on my divorce in less than 6 months. Very happy with my choice in hiring this firm!”
E.C.
You are simply the best, Pam! Read More “Excellent job in representing me, I couldn't be more pleased! You are simply the best, Pam!” J.W. Jan 22, 2021
“Excellent job in representing me, I couldn't be more pleased! You are simply the best, Pam!”
I will forever point everyone I care about to Michelle Cortez because I know her team WILL make your version of impossible, possible. Read More “I've never experienced a more loyal, caring, and professionally aggressive law firm. Michelle Cortez did God's work that's for sure. I will forever point everyone I care about to Michelle Cortez because I know her team WILL make your version of impossible, possible.” T.S. Dec 28, 2020
“I've never experienced a more loyal, caring, and professionally aggressive law firm. Michelle Cortez did God's work that's for sure. I will forever point everyone I care about to Michelle Cortez because I know her team WILL make your version of impossible, possible.”
T.S.
She is the best and I highly recommend her. Read More “Michelle fought for me and helped me and my children so much. She is the best and I highly recommend her.” R.K. Dec 15, 2020
“Michelle fought for me and helped me and my children so much. She is the best and I highly recommend her.”
R.K.
It was great working with you, William! Read More “It was great working with you, William!” D.W. Nov 30, 2020
“It was great working with you, William!”
D.W.
After talking to you there was hope for me. Read More “Michelle, thank you so much for the advice you gave me. Thank you again so much, that day I felt I was lost and I was going to lose my son. After talking to you there was hope for me. I am glad there some good people out there. ” S.V. Oct 20, 2020
Michelle, thank you so much for the advice you gave me. Thank you again so much, that day I felt I was lost and I was going to lose my son. After talking to you there was hope for me. I am glad there some good people out there.
S.V.
Michelle provides honest, fair support and guidance - she is the BEST! Read More “There are not enough words to express my gratitude for Michelle, Ivette and Letty. Michelle provided me with the support and guidance that got me through a very trying time. Her experience and desire for fairness are exactly what I needed. Although her honesty was not always what I wanted to hear, she knew it was I needed to hear and for that I am thankful. She is hands down the BEST!!” T.A. Mar 02, 2020
“There are not enough words to express my gratitude for Michelle, Ivette and Letty. Michelle provided me with the support and guidance that got me through a very trying time. Her experience and desire for fairness are exactly what I needed. Although her honesty was not always what I wanted to hear, she knew it was I needed to hear and for that I am thankful. She is hands down the BEST!!”
T.A.
Words can't express the gratitude and jubilation I feel right now Read More “Michelle: Words can't express the gratitude and jubilation I feel right now. I thank God first for leading me to your outstanding law firm. You have exceeded my expectations” Former Client Feb 06, 2020
“Michelle: Words can't express the gratitude and jubilation I feel right now. I thank God first for leading me to your outstanding law firm. You have exceeded my expectations”
Former Client
I can see a bit of sunshine on the horizon. Read More “Thanks to you and Michelle, I can see a bit of sunshine on the horizon.” Former Client Feb 03, 2020
Thanks to you and Michelle, I can see a bit of sunshine on the horizon.
They are a Godsend, I couldn’t have done this without them! Read More “At every turn they have been there to support, guide, and defend. I call them friend’s now and am glad to know they’ve got my back. To express the amount of gratitude I have, I think, would take at least a hundred thousand words. Their work and genuine care has eased the burden of what was an unbearably difficult time. I really could not have done this without them. They are a Godsend!” Donneen Bassett Dec 10, 2019
“At every turn they have been there to support, guide, and defend. I call them friend’s now and am glad to know they’ve got my back. To express the amount of gratitude I have, I think, would take at least a hundred thousand words. Their work and genuine care has eased the burden of what was an unbearably difficult time. I really could not have done this without them. They are a Godsend!”
Donneen Bassett
Bad times made BETTER Read More “Michelle and her staff are All Stars!” Clint Autrey May 15, 2019
“Michelle and her staff are All Stars!”
Clint Autrey
Saved our lives! Read More “You may not know it. But, you saved our lives THANK YOU Ms. Michelle Cortez!!” B.G. Mar 29, 2019
“You may not know it. But, you saved our lives THANK YOU Ms. Michelle Cortez!!”
B.G.
Always there for you. Read More “Very devoted lawyers!!! Passionate about their work for you as well as trustworthy.” Kathy Mar 29, 2019
“Very devoted lawyers!!! Passionate about their work for you as well as trustworthy.”
Kathy
Everyone was reliable, trustworthy, and passionate about my family and me. Read More “As far as the firm, I was and am still pleased by you and your staff. Everyone was reliable, trustworthy, and passionate about my family and me. I felt as if I was the only client you had! I, of course, would have not problem going back if and when I need to.” S.L. Mar 29, 2019
“As far as the firm, I was and am still pleased by you and your staff. Everyone was reliable, trustworthy, and passionate about my family and me. I felt as if I was the only client you had! I, of course, would have not problem going back if and when I need to.”
Ms. Cortez was always timely in returning my calls. Read More “Divorce is ugly and worse. Ms. Cortez helped make the process easier. How many times have you heard lawyers do not call you back? Ms. Cortez was always timely in returning my calls. I will use her again for my pre-nup and next divorce!!!!!” W.A. Mar 29, 2019
“Divorce is ugly and worse. Ms. Cortez helped make the process easier. How many times have you heard lawyers do not call you back? Ms. Cortez was always timely in returning my calls. I will use her again for my pre-nup and next divorce!!!!!”
W.A.
Very hard working individuals. Read More “WELL…I have received very good service from the Cortez Family. Very hard working individuals and I like the way that ya’ll try to help in any way possible and go to great lengths to help out in a case. I’m actually very happy, so far, that I went through Cortez Family Law.” O.R. Mar 29, 2019
“WELL…I have received very good service from the Cortez Family. Very hard working individuals and I like the way that ya’ll try to help in any way possible and go to great lengths to help out in a case. I’m actually very happy, so far, that I went through Cortez Family Law.”
O.R.
I strongly feel that I have the best lawyer in town. Read More “I’m super happy with your service and professionalism and I strongly feel that I have the best lawyer in town. I would recommend you very highly to all my friends and associates if they ever need any help…………..I do appreciate all your hard work and your staff my friend. Saludos!” X.R.V. Mar 29, 2019
“I’m super happy with your service and professionalism and I strongly feel that I have the best lawyer in town. I would recommend you very highly to all my friends and associates if they ever need any help…………..I do appreciate all your hard work and your staff my friend. Saludos!”
X.R.V.
Look no further than Michelle Cortez. Read More “To find an attorney who works for your greatest interest, respects her clients concerns and who is proactive in resolving issues with ease and grace… look no further than Michelle Cortez. Tough on issues that are fair.” L.M.G. Mar 29, 2019
“To find an attorney who works for your greatest interest, respects her clients concerns and who is proactive in resolving issues with ease and grace… look no further than Michelle Cortez. Tough on issues that are fair.”
L.M.G.
I highly recommend the Cortez family to all in need. Read More “Michelle, you and William are just awesome. You really helped me out, during your work hours but also after hours when we had a crisis. I couldn’t thank you enough. Your services are worth every penny. Both you and William treated me with respect, and represented yourselves in a very professional manner. I highly recommend Cortez Family to all in need.” D.G. Mar 29, 2019
“Michelle, you and William are just awesome. You really helped me out, during your work hours but also after hours when we had a crisis. I couldn’t thank you enough. Your services are worth every penny. Both you and William treated me with respect, and represented yourselves in a very professional manner. I highly recommend Cortez Family to all in need.”
D.G.
You want an attorney that is well received, respected and that the judges know on a first name basis! Read More “Cortez family law has been my family attorney for over 5 years! I highly recommend them for a number of reasons. Michelle Cortez is well known by the Judicial system and Judges. She is very active in the court system and all the Judges know her and see her often. You want an attorney that is well received, respected and that the Judges know on a first name basis! She is family oriented and really cares about the welfare of her clients and their families. Her goal is to resolve difficult situations and to help the parties come to workable agreements! I have referred her to all my clients that need a Family Law Attorney! She offers, good solid legal advice and strategy!” M.C. Mar 29, 2019
“Cortez family law has been my family attorney for over 5 years! I highly recommend them for a number of reasons. Michelle Cortez is well known by the Judicial system and Judges. She is very active in the court system and all the Judges know her and see her often. You want an attorney that is well received, respected and that the Judges know on a first name basis! She is family oriented and really cares about the welfare of her clients and their families. Her goal is to resolve difficult situations and to help the parties come to workable agreements! I have referred her to all my clients that need a Family Law Attorney! She offers, good solid legal advice and strategy!”
M.C.
Thanks Michelle for sound support. Read More “I’m a repeat client to Michelle Cortez’s law firm. The first time was a success and since then I have referred many people to her. She was good then and still good today. Thanks Michelle for sound support.” L.R. Mar 29, 2019
“I’m a repeat client to Michelle Cortez’s law firm. The first time was a success and since then I have referred many people to her. She was good then and still good today. Thanks Michelle for sound support.”
L.R.
I cannot thank you enough. Read More “Thank you Michelle….I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate you being there for me during the last 8 months. I cannot thank you enough… In retrospect, now that we are in therapy, the last week has been very stress free. We even have been able to speak to each other respectably In regards to the kids. My goal is to sustain it… I do appreciate your willingness to help my boys secure a happier future. Your advice and words of wisdom have helped me realize a few things I need to do better as well…” M.S. Mar 29, 2019
“Thank you Michelle….I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate you being there for me during the last 8 months. I cannot thank you enough… In retrospect, now that we are in therapy, the last week has been very stress free. We even have been able to speak to each other respectably In regards to the kids. My goal is to sustain it… I do appreciate your willingness to help my boys secure a happier future. Your advice and words of wisdom have helped me realize a few things I need to do better as well…”
If I need an attorney again, it will be you. Read More “Thank you, Michelle. After 9 years of attorneys, I am thankful to have finally found you. You had my daughters best interest in mind from the start and I really appreciate it. If I need an attorney again, it will be you. Have a great day!” A.P. Mar 29, 2019
“Thank you, Michelle. After 9 years of attorneys, I am thankful to have finally found you. You had my daughters best interest in mind from the start and I really appreciate it. If I need an attorney again, it will be you. Have a great day!”
A.P.
You are awesome Michelle! Read More “You are awesome Michelle! Thank you for being there and confident. I am truly blessed!” Victoria Mar 29, 2019
“You are awesome Michelle! Thank you for being there and confident. I am truly blessed!”
Victoria
William Hoskovec is a spectacular attorney. Read More “William Hoskovec is a spectacular attorney. He's extremely honest with his practices and prices, he took time to answer all my questions as well as made sure I was comfortable going into court by explaining everything. There wasn't a day that I thought he was unprepared or didn't care about my case. He answered all of my family members questions as well, and has been quick to respond to all e-mails even after my divorce was finalized. I'd recommend him to anyone needing a divorce attorney.” Former Client Mar 20, 2019
“William Hoskovec is a spectacular attorney. He's extremely honest with his practices and prices, he took time to answer all my questions as well as made sure I was comfortable going into court by explaining everything. There wasn't a day that I thought he was unprepared or didn't care about my case. He answered all of my family members questions as well, and has been quick to respond to all e-mails even after my divorce was finalized. I'd recommend him to anyone needing a divorce attorney.”
Great set of people who are willing to help. Read More “Great set of people who are willing to help. Had trouble with APD bulling myself and my wife. William helped us understand our rights and kept us from being pressured into submission. Fast response to calls and emails, took the time to explain stuff to us that we didnt understand. Very reasonable fees. Willam is the best.” Former Client Mar 20, 2019
“Great set of people who are willing to help. Had trouble with APD bulling myself and my wife. William helped us understand our rights and kept us from being pressured into submission. Fast response to calls and emails, took the time to explain stuff to us that we didnt understand. Very reasonable fees. Willam is the best.”
Guidance and sound stewardship is their stock in trade. Read More “It was my darkest hour. Midnight was quickly approaching and I had made a promise to my best and dearest friend and his daughter who I had been their care provider / babysitter. And best of all, Nanna is the nanny (His daughter's way of saying Dennis from and early age. I had lived in their home for years before her birth even. The promise that If any thing would ever happen to Scott, (he suffered heart problems five years before her birth) I would obtain an attorney and make sure we would be a family again, along with her 5 dogs and Snap the cat. I knew I had the history behind me and the backing of Scott's family. But needed help in ascertaining exactly how to go about it. So I Goggle it for local family law practices and saw that Cortez & Hoskovec, LLC were family themselves, her brother came out west and received his law degree here in New Mexico. Michelle Cortez was from New Mexico had children and even adopted a child through the New Mexico Department of Children Youth and Families. The very agency I would be required to work with if I was to keep my promise. I needed to look no further I felt and saw confidence in their entire firm. And I am much grateful for their help and hope they have provided me. Sincerely yours, Dennis N. Johnson” Dennis N. J. Mar 20, 2019
“It was my darkest hour. Midnight was quickly approaching and I had made a promise to my best and dearest friend and his daughter who I had been their care provider / babysitter. And best of all, Nanna is the nanny (His daughter's way of saying Dennis from and early age. I had lived in their home for years before her birth even. The promise that If any thing would ever happen to Scott, (he suffered heart problems five years before her birth) I would obtain an attorney and make sure we would be a family again, along with her 5 dogs and Snap the cat. I knew I had the history behind me and the backing of Scott's family. But needed help in ascertaining exactly how to go about it. So I Goggle it for local family law practices and saw that Cortez & Hoskovec, LLC were family themselves, her brother came out west and received his law degree here in New Mexico. Michelle Cortez was from New Mexico had children and even adopted a child through the New Mexico Department of Children Youth and Families. The very agency I would be required to work with if I was to keep my promise. I needed to look no further I felt and saw confidence in their entire firm. And I am much grateful for their help and hope they have provided me. Sincerely yours, Dennis N. Johnson”
Dennis N. J.
