Kratovil Law Offices, PLLC

"So far he has been exceptional for my fiance he even had had my back . Highly recommend"

"I hired James Kratovil around October of 2022 to defend me against some Protective Orders that were filed against me while protesting a group in Bunker Hill, WV. I was not surprised by the price charged and Mr. Kratovil did get the job done and the PO's were denied and dismissed. My problem being that once I paid him I did not get any responses to my emails or phone calls. On the day of my hearing I had not even spoken to him since before I paid the retainer. I was concerned about if he was even going to show up. I called his office and he was at court and he did his job to the minimal. OK fine. Next my friend hired him for the same price for the exact same PO's put on her by the same people. Again, no communication but we knew that he already knew the case and what he had to do. Here is the worst of it. We tried to hire him again for another friend that had the same PO's in appeals and a contempt charge. The son spoke to him and I spoke to James. The information requested was sent to the law office and they were supposed to call us back to give us a retainer price but it was a Friday and they assured my friend that they would be in court on that Monday. They never called for the retainer, they did not show in court on that Monday and they have refused to return phone calls since. We paid them $5000 for about 4 or 5 hours worth of work and then they promise to show and don't and refuse to communicate. One of the biggest complaints that clients have about attorneys is the lack of communication and mutual respect once they get paid. Not a good look Mr. Kratovil. PS. I forgot...my friend and I both asked Mr. Kratovil to request that the Magistrate award us attorney fees for them filing false and improper POs. He refused both of us to even make the request. In addition, I specifically told him that I wanted a court reporter at my hearing at my expense. He refused to make those arrangements. This lack of procedure will affect my chances at a civil rights lawsuit. I needed that transcript!!!"

"Jim Kratovil is no nonsense, and gets the job done. His cost is fair, and worth it. I highly recommend his services as a defense attorney."

"Highly recommend, he was able to get one of my charges to disappear and was finally able to get the video evidence I wanted to see after dealing the court for three months. Very happy!"

"All I can say is thanks. Had a speeding ticket 30 miles over and it got taking care of. My experience was excellent having you as my lawyer. I would definitely recommend Kratovil if your in the Charlestown wv area."