Clark Peshkin

I was unexpectedly petitioned to custody court after a very lengthy and tumultuous history with my ex. I was terrified of what was to come and have never dealt with family court. Of course anything to do with my son, I hold near and dear. I met Jaime B. and instantly knew she was the person I wanted in my corner. She dealt with my questions, constant concerns, and every emotion I had on this roller-coaster. She brought ease and peace to the situation. Even in moment's when I doubted her due to my own paranoia she ended up showing up and showing out. She fought for my son's safety and well being and for that, I could never thank her enough. Family court is not one ounce of fun but you cannot put a price on a child's best interest and peace of mind. I will forever be grateful for the positive impact Jamie had on my life. She is going to do great things. Glad we could even get a few laughs in, in between all the chaos. I am internally grateful 🙏

Jamie did a phenomenal job helping me gain custody of my nephews. After my brother passed, the boys were left in a really tough situation, and Jamie guided us through the entire process with grace, poise, and professionalism. She handled everything efficiently and with genuine care. I couldn’t have asked for a better advocate during such a difficult time.

When I first consulted with Clark-Peshkin, I was told my case seemed “open and shut,” and that I might not even need legal representation. But eight months after that initial consultation, I can say with confidence that going with my gut, hiring the firm, and working with Jamie—despite the suggestion that it might be unnecessary—was absolutely the right decision. My ex will argue the shade of blue the sky is on a clear day. There is no such thing as “open and shut” when that’s who you’re dealing with. Jamie was fighting fire with fire. Family law is anything but simple or family-friendly. It stirs up high emotions, enables drawn-out legal tactics, and leaves magistrates and judges with virtually unchecked power—where a five-minute decision can carry lifelong consequences unless you’re willing to endure multiple rounds of emotionally charged legal back-and-forth. Jamie described it best: it’s the Wild West. Despite all the drama that my “open and shut” case brought, Jamie helped me achieve not only what I set out for, but more. Specifically, I went from paying child support to being paid child support. I had only set out to stop paying. Even if I hadn’t gotten the outcome I wanted, I would still recommend Jamie wholeheartedly. She was my third attorney for lingering divorce matters—not because I was a jaded client or had lost previously, but because I was searching for a true partner in the process. Jamie delivered that. She was responsive (often same-day callbacks), never made me feel like a burden for asking questions, and was always transparent—if she didn’t know an answer, she said so and then got it. She gave me room to be emotional when things got tough (and they did—my ex wasn’t giving up her subsidy without a fight). Not once did I feel brushed off. I always felt like we were in it together—not just me footing a legal bill. Navigating family breakups and all the emotional collateral that comes with them brings highs, lows, and constant pressure. I wish I’d had an attorney like Jamie from day one. I felt supported every step of the way. The only issue I had was with the firm’s billing process. After my initial retainer was used, I was billed per diem. While invoices clearly stated a 30-day window for payment, I would often receive follow-up emails just a day or two later urging immediate payment and implying that work might pause if the balance wasn’t cleared. That rubbed me the wrong way. If the expectation is immediate payment, the firm should be transparent about that rather than stating otherwise on the invoice.

I can’t speak highly enough about Jamie Bakleh and the incredible work she did on my child support and custody case. When I first came to her, I was facing an uphill battle—dealing with sole custody on the other side and an overwhelming child support obligation. Thanks to Jamie's dedication, legal expertise, and tireless advocacy, the outcome was better than I ever could have hoped for. She helped me move from a sole to a joint custody arrangement and significantly reduced my child support payments, saving me a substantial amount of money in the long run. Jamie was everything I needed in an attorney: personable, friendly, highly communicative, and extremely informative. Every time we spoke, she made me feel like I was her only client—giving me her full attention and always making sure I understood every step of the process. Her professionalism combined with her genuine compassion helped turn a stressful, emotional situation into one where I felt empowered and supported. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares and knows how to get results, I wholeheartedly recommend Jamie Bakleh. She made a real difference in my life and my family’s future.

I hired Jamie Bakleh to handle family law related matters for me. My goal was for this to be done amicably, seamlessly, and with me being kept informed as to what was happening in my case; and I feel that's the exact experience that I had. My time working with Jamie is coming to a close as my matters have all been handled, but I'd recommend her to anyone who is looking to hire a family attorney. In my time working with Jamie, I felt she explained every step of the process to me, answered all of my questions promptly, kept me apprised of any updates in my case, and listened to what I had to say. She's compassionate and clearly doing work that she enjoys. I'd recommend her to anyone looking to retain a family attorney.