Modern Family Law - Denver, CO

Do Not Hire Jasmine Johnson or Modern Family Law** I strongly advise against hiring Jasmine Johnson or her firm, Modern Family Law, for any legal representation, especially in family law matters. My experience with her was disastrous, causing significant harm to my family. Jasmine was unresponsive, often taking days to reply, even in emergencies. She failed to file critical court documents, which allowed the opposing party to gain an advantage, putting my children’s custody at risk until our next court date. Her lack of preparation and organization was evident throughout the case—she couldn’t keep track of files, failed to address false statements from the opposing party, and admitted to avoiding communication with the other lawyer because she felt disrespected. Despite court orders granting me access to my youngest child, the opposing party withheld childcare, and Jasmine did nothing to enforce the order or address their contempt of court. She appeared reactive, with no clear strategy, leaving us defenseless. Worse, she pressured me to extend the case, which I believe was solely to increase her billable hours. I paid over $20,000 for services that delivered no results and arguably worsened our situation. When I raised these concerns with Nick, a partner at the firm, he acknowledged Jasmine’s errors but offered no resolution, only suggesting I pay more to continue the case. He was dismissive and ended our call abruptly for another appointment. I have since fired the firm and hired a new attorney who genuinely cares about my family’s needs. In a final display of incompetence, Jasmine texted me about filing a contempt hearing, forgetting her firm had already withdrawn from my case. She later cited this review as a reason for not proceeding, despite initially claiming she had evidence to help my family. This level of disorganization and unprofessionalism is unacceptable. I strongly recommend choosing a smaller, more dedicated firm that will listen to your needs and prioritize your family. I will update this review with text messages from Jasmine as evidence of her negligence and share recommendations for competent attorneys. Avoid Jasmine Johnson and Modern Family Law—they will waste your money and fail to protect your interests.

Modern Family Law: Deceptive, Overpriced, and a Total Disgrace I’ve never been more misled, overbilled, and abandoned by a business than I was by Modern Family Law. They lied about their attorneys' experience, drained me financially, failed to fight for me, and then refused to release all my case files. Misled About Attorney Experience I hired Liz Milewski under the impression she was an experienced family law attorney. She had only 12 months of experience, a fact I only learned after I fired her​. When I confronted her about poor case handling, she blamed me rather than owning up to her incompetence. Overbilled for work I never saw No strategy, no advocacy Poor communication and delays I fired Liz, expecting better. I was wrong. Second Lawyer: Andy Kemmer—$20K Wasted & Then Abandoned I was then assigned Andy Kemmer, a former prosecutor​. I needed a defense attorney with a family law background, not a prosecutor. From the start, Andy assured me: “The DA has nothing. This is an easy win.” After three months and $20,000 in legal fees, the first DA offer arrived, and Andy—along with Managing Partner Nicholas Tootalian—flipped completely, telling me: “Take the extreme deal or find another lawyer.” So, after billing me into the ground, they abandoned me when I needed them most. Modern Family Law REFUSES to Release My Full Case File After requesting my case files multiple times, I received this response: “We have reviewed our obligations and are confident we are in full compliance. There is nothing more for you to receive.” Translation? They won’t provide proof of what I was billed for. If they had actually done the work, why hide it? Managing Partner Nicholas Tootalian: Hostile, Dismissive, and Dishonest I tried working with Tootalian regarding excessive billing. Instead of addressing my concerns, he was: Hostile and dismissive Refused to consider a refund Backed both lawyers, despite overwhelming proof of deception Even alluded to not believing in my innocence—after taking $20K Final Thoughts: AVOID THIS SCAM FIRM They will lie to get your business. They will overbill you for work you never see. They will abandon you when it counts. They will refuse to release your case files. If you value your money, your time, and your legal rights, DO NOT HIRE MODERN FAMILY LAW. They are a disgrace to the legal profession. STAY FAR, FAR AWAY.