Downing Steve

Cynthia Claven 

on Google

2 weeks ago

My experience with Steve Downing as Guardian ad Litem was one of the most devastating experiences of my life. I brought serious concerns regarding the sexual abuse of my young son before the court. Despite those concerns, recommendations were made that ultimately resulted in my child being placed with the parent I believed had abused him. Nearly three decades later, the consequences of those decisions continue to affect my family. What troubled me most was what I perceived to be insufficient consideration of the long-term em... read more

Joey LaMarca 

on Google

8 months ago

My assessment of Steve Downing (hereafter D.) is objective & empirical. D. was appointed the GAL for our daughter in a custody case. He called our 8-year-old daughter, who was just abused by her mother, a liar. During a meeting, he ordered my daughter to exit the room so the adults could talk. Upon leaving she hugged me & he slammed his fist on his desk, yelling, "I didn't say you could do that!" He terrified her & I felt her little body jolt! If he didn't have power over my case, I’d have eviscerated him! Then upon D. learn... read more

Don Muridan 

on Google

9 months ago

Unethical GAL. Didn't tell the truth at trial. Hard to believe he's even still practicing law let alone making decisions about childrens parenting time.