Law Office of Paul C. Galanides, P.C. - Richmond, Virginia

Approvals B. H. L.

I had a highly negative experience with attorney Paul, he was extremely unprofessional and displayed poor representation. Initially, Paul failed to keep me informed about the case, with no updates on a discovery despite multiple calls. I was later told by Paul’s assistant that the plaintiff no longer wanted to proceed, but it was never communicated to me that Paul had spoken to the opposing party.

After paying half of the agreed fee, Paul suggested the case could be dismissed since the accuser no longer wanted to move forward, but later reversed this, stating the prosecutor refused to drop charges, and the accuser wanted to proceed. I was confused, questioning the credibility of the case, especially given the evidence I had proving my innocence. Instead of defending me, Paul sided with the prosecutor and pressured me to take a plea deal.

As the court date approached, I felt Paul wasn’t acting in my best interest. He repeatedly brought up the prosecutor’s stance rather than focusing on the my defense. When I refused the plea deal, Paul got snappy and even hung up on me several times. On the day of court, I arrived with my evidence, only to find Paul talking to the accuser AGAIN. He then updated me on what was allegedly said but continued to push the prosecutor's plea offer. After paying the remaining fee, which was a significant financial strain, Paul’s demeanor changed, and he continued to pressure me into agreeing to the plea. This led me to believe Paul was in fact in bed with the prosecutor.

In the courtroom lobby, Paul raised his voice at me while I'm explaining to him the importance of not being convicted, humiliating me. I let him know I didn't feel comfortable with him representing me anymore and asked for a refund, but Paul ignored me and laughed it off. He promised to refund based on time spent, but ultimately did not hold up his end of the deal—failing to get the charges dismissed and provide proper representation. He scammed me and humiliated me, and now I have to face the financial burden of having to find another attorney after paying Paul in full just for him to do absolutely nothing. I would NEVER recommend this thief, he is clearly stealing money and not fulfilling his responsibilities as a lawyer.

Dorian L.

Life is fast and short, we go through the process of life so fast, not realizing everybody and everything known, and obtained is for a short time. Trials and tribulations set the tone for your future, the people you know fade, and what you had is lost, but the memories remain, black and white, however you perceive it. Every battle is designed and assigned individually, to that particular person. Fight your own battles and let others fight there’s. Angels will intervene when the odds are overwhelming. Mr Paul and Kerr is a cloud catching those who are falling. To help someone is a challenge within itself, but the outcome of success is brilliant and Divine. For all that is done never goes unrecognized, thank you’s ain’t enough, but these words are my appreciation, may god continue to oversee your hard work and success.

Sincerely..
Dorian Lewis

Michael M.

I would like to thank Mr. Galanides and his team for their support and hard work on my case. He explained exactly what he was going to shoot for and achieved it. Myself and my family can't be more happy with the outcome. Unfortunately I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to keep him on speed dial. Because of the positive outcome in my favor , I believe the New Kent Sheriff's office animal control office will be gunning for me and my family. My family and I feel they will definitely try to tarnish our names. We definitely don't feel safe. Thanks again sir and I have already given your name and number to several potential clients.

Vasili

Paul is a great lawyer and will argue your case. Despite me being found guilty in a trial with a bias jury with everything stacked against us Paul represented me well and fought tooth and nail. I can not recommend him enough. When it comes to trial lawyers Mr.Galanides is great.

J R.

If you value competent representation, responsiveness, or even basic professionalism, avoid Paul C. Galanides like the plague—seriously, I’d rather go through another pandemic than hire him again.

I made the mistake of trusting Paul to represent me during a legal case that occurred at the height of the pandemic. He showed up **minutes** before my trial started, completely unprepared, and had the audacity to ask *me* to remind him about the details of my case. I’m sorry, aren’t *you* supposed to be the one who knows my case inside and out? It was painfully obvious he hadn’t done his homework, and I was left feeling like I was defending myself.

After the trial, instead of a debrief or any real guidance about the outcome and how it would affect me moving forward, Paul just vanished into thin air. He didn’t explain the implications of the court’s decision, didn’t offer any help for future issues, and left me completely in the dark.

Years later, when complications arose from the case (which I could have been prepared for if he had actually done his job), I tried to contact him repeatedly—via email, phone calls, and voicemails. You’d think a lawyer with *any* sense of duty would respond, but no. Paul Galanides straight-up ghosted me, leaving me to deal with the fallout on my own.

Save yourself the stress, the frustration, and the disappointment—**do not hire Paul Galanides**. He’s not just a bad lawyer; he’s a lawyer who actively makes your life harder by ignoring you when you need him most. Absolutely unprofessional and a total waste of time and money.

(****The response to my review below isn't even related to me which further proves how clueless and unorganized Paul is****)

Justin C.

I can’t say enough how thankful I am for Mr Galinedes and his paralegal, Kara. He dealt with a bogus restraining order with the upmost professionalism and ultimately had it dropped. This is a real deal attorney that knows the law inside and out. Highly recommend.

Brooks B.

I highly recommend Paul Galanides. He explained everything regarding my case to me in a way which I could understand and made me feel comfortable during the entire process. He was always available for support and successfully had my charge dismissed at court. Thank you Paul and Kara!

Muwan

I highly recommend Paul Galanides as an attorney. He handled my case with professionalism and dedication, keeping me informed every step of the way. Paul’s expertise and commitment led to my case being dismissed, and I couldn’t be more grateful for his support. If you’re looking for a lawyer who truly cares about his clients and delivers excellent results, Paul Galanides is the one to choose.