Van Den Heuvel Law Office

If given the opportunity to choose an attorney again I would strongly suggest a different law firm representing me. Nothing went right. For months I would receive no calls letting me know the status of my case, and when I would call Van Den Huevel Law, they would charge me fees to tell me that they haven't heard anything from the court. Finally, after 19 months, and five months before my previous call to them, I called again. When I called it seemed as though they were surprised to hear from me as they had forgotten my case. The next day they called me. This is a first! They called me. They told me my case finally has a date set for a hearing in just a couple weeks. Great! I finally have my day. However, on that day before the court in a video hearing the judge asked Howard why it is that his office had not contacted the court about this case. Howard in his defense, not my defense said that he had been waiting for the courts to contact him. And this continued on for several minutes before returning to focus on the purpose of that days hearing in which the judge confirmed it had been too long a period and that his case with the court is dismissed without prejudice. I was very appalled with this revelation. After the hearing I was asked by Howard if I would like to appeal the courts decision and bring my case to the appeals court of Michigan. Wow! I couldn't believe that this man who just failed me bold fased in front of a judge would ask for me to let him represent me further. In appeals court. I told him NO, and I will talk to him further after at a later time. One week later I received a letter from the court letting me know my date for a hearing in appeals court. ONE WEEK LATER I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE COURT LETTING ME KNOW MY DATE FOR AN APPEALS HEARING. WHAT!?! I immediately contacted his office telling them to stop with the appeal, in which they advised me that I needed to come to their office and sign a paper that relieves them of any further duties. All of which they continued to charge me fees for, INCLUDING THE APPEAL THEY FILED WITH THE COURTWHICH I NEVER WANTED AFTER HEARING AND SEEING THE JUDGE REPREMAND HOWARD FOR INCOMPETANCE. Why would I want an attorney who failed me continue to represent me? There is no chance in hell I would again get treated the way I did by this firm. I continued to fight against the additional charges/fees applied to me for them filing an appeal. Five years later. I don't understand such a breakdown in communication.

Several months ago I had a consultation with Howard Van Den Heuvel when seeking an attorney. Unfortunately, he was not able to represent my case since the matter required I hire an attorney in Virginia, due to the very state and regionally specific laws relevant to my issue. Despite that, Howard was very generous and kind in offering general advice and encouragement that helped me proceed, and resources for seeking out an attorney in the appropriate region. If a legal need ever arises closer to home, he will be the first person I call. He earned my trust and confidence quickly, and is clearly a kind man of high knowledge, moral standards, and integrity. I recently recommended him to a friend, and would recommend him to anyone who needs legal counsel, without hesitation.

Howard was so kind and genuinely passionate about helping me. He took the time to share a wealth of valuable information and made me feel completely supported and informed. I would absolutely recommend Howard and his wonderful team.

Had a phone consultation with Howard. He gave me the run down on how his office works and an introduction to his team. Answered my questions, assuring me about my case. Very polite and respectful. Excellent legal advice.

I had a consultation with Howard today and I was very impressed. He spent a half hour talking to me, even though I'm unable to hire him because my case needs to be handled in Wayne County. He was friendly and had a positive nature, and gave me a whole bunch of recommendations on how to move forward with getting parenting time back with my kids and get my credit score corrected after a divorce that left me with $66,000 worth of marital debt. He gave me a book to read as well. I wish he worked in Wayne County.