Honest reviews and recommendations for Columbus Ohio GALs
A comprehensive and up-to-date collection of reviews for Guardian Ad Litems in Franklin Co. Ohio
Full GAL List Available: Download Complete Franklin County GAL List (PDF)
Official list of approved Guardian Ad Litems in Franklin Co. as of February 2025.
Important Note: Filing a complaint about a lawer or judge with the Ohio Bar Association is like going to the head of a crime family to complain about one of their best henchmen, its pointless. Nonetheless, it is crucial to file a formal complaint if possible. Multiple complaints about a GAL can help establish their patterns of misconduct and may lead to public embarssamnet but of course, never any accountability or their removal.
While not all GALs specialize in high value divroce cases the ones that do are highly sought after. In these cases the more more dishonest a GAL, the "easier" they are for the judge and lawyers to work with. The reason so many parents report biased treatment specifically with Franklin County GALs is because the Franklin County family courty system has been captured by the highest bidding lawyers and a small circle of corrupt judges, lawyers and service staff like the GALs who help orchestrate this $BILLION dollar a year industry fueled by unnecessary family separation.
| GAL Name | Contact Info | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alise Price |
Address: 240 S State St, Westerville, OH 43081 Phone: (614) 865-1560 |
1.2 |
Multiple parents report that Ms. Price consistently lies in court proceedings, changes statements made by parties, suppresses evidence, and shows extreme bias in favor of mothers. Parents have filed complaints with the Ohio Bar Association due to her unethical conduct. Individual Reviews:Reviewer 1: Anonymous (May 2022) "She blatantly lied in several hearings - even in trial. She is beyond unethical - she has covered up my ex's criminal behavior and lies in every case for nearly 7 years. She lacks integrity and needs to be disbarred. She will change what you say and lie, and suppress evidence. Request another GAL immediately if she is assigned to your case." Reviewer 2: U.T. (October 2020) "She is a liar, unethical, unprofessional and goes outside the boundaries of her job. She sided with one party on every issue except one, wrote scathing comments about me in her report to the court, yet didn't even once mention the other party's name-calling, belittling, condescending attitude, lies, and games. She was friends with the opposing attorney and this was an obvious case of 'I'll scratch your back, if you scratch mine'." Reviewer 3: Faith W. (September 2020) "Will only fight for the female no matter what. She will lie to the court, will change what you say, she will do anything to fight against men and for women. If you are a man, do not use this lawyer. If you have used her please file a complaint with the Ohio Bar Association." Reviewer 4: Carrie T. (January 2022) "Recurring theme in almost all reviews: LIAR. Dishonest. Deceitful. Who's to watch the watchguard?" |
| Danny W. Bank |
Address: 303 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: 614-236-6245 |
2.5 |
Offers lower fees but investigation quality can be superficial. Associated with Capital University Law School. Sometimes recommends more than standard visitation but defaults to mother as primary caregiver. |
| David Martinez |
Address: Not Available Phone: Not Available |
1.8 |
Notorious for minimal investigation before making recommendations. Has been seen collaborating with opposing counsel outside of formal settings. Often recommends supervised visitation without sufficient evidence. |
| Eimear M. Bahnson |
Address: 2 Miranova Place, Suite 330, Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: 614-747-6955 |
2.2 |
Charges high hourly rates with minimal investigation time. Dismissive of father's evidence and concerns. Reports frequently contain factual errors. Strong bias in favor of maternal custody. |
| Elizabeth Brown |
Address: Not Available Phone: Not Available |
3 |
More balanced than most. Takes time to interview children properly. Still shows some bias toward mothers but will recommend equal time in clear cases where fathers demonstrate involvement. |
| Jeffrey M. Basnett |
Address: P.O. Box 83261, Columbus, OH 43203 Phone: 614-224-7292 |
1.8 |
Reports often contain factual errors. Investigation tends to be shallow and reports brief. Scheduling can be unreliable. Occasionally recommends slightly more than minimum visitation. |
| Jennifer Williams |
Address: Not Available Phone: Not Available |
2 |
Often seems to have made up her mind before investigation is complete. Shows preference for mothers in most custody scenarios. Has been observed socializing with attorneys representing mothers. |
| Leslie Armstrong |
Address: 336 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: 614-721-9943 |
2.1 |
Shows subtle bias against shared parenting. Often dismisses evidence of father involvement. Typically recommends standard visitation despite evidence of equal caregiving pre-separation. |
| Michael Johnson |
Address: Not Available Phone: Not Available |
2 |
Rarely spends meaningful time with children. Has been observed making recommendations before even meeting all parties. Strong bias against fathers. Multiple complaints have been filed regarding his conduct. |
| Meredith Snyder |
Address: Not Available Phone: Not Available |
1.8 |
According to client reviews on Lawyers.com/Martindale, Meredith Ann Snyder has a very poor overall rating of 1.8/5 from 8 client reviews. Multiple parents report that she ignores evidence of abuse, is easily manipulated, and prioritizes financial interests over children's welfare. Individual Reviews:Anonymous (October 2024): "Absolutely DO NOT RECOMMEND. Easily manipulated by my narcissistic ex – Meredith was more interested in the money. She didn't care about my children at all, didn't listen to their pleas for help. I've spent years on therapy for my children to try and support them all because of her terrible decisions. She is the absolute worst GAL. She should lose her license. DO NOT TRUST OR HIRE HER." Anonymous (June 2023): "Meredith is incompetent, and a terrible GAL. She does not care about what is 'best' for children. Even after mine were brave enough to tell her they were being abused, she chose to ignore it. Proof was presented to her of abuse, neglect, manipulation, attempts at parental alienation… for 8 long years. Both suffered from thoughts of suicidal ideation after years of abuse, then dragged through court for most of their lives, trauma. It didn't end until he gave up, after reported multiple times to CPS, by therapists… and my children refusing to see him, or [have any contact]." Anonymous (May 2021): "Meredith was a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) on a case involving my daughter. I will preface this by saying in my daughter's life (she is an early teen) I … She is the absolute worst GAL. She should lose her license. DO NOT TRUST OR HIRE HER." Grace (January 2025): "Was used for my divorce case and was the most kind hearted trustworthy person I've ever met. She genuinely had my best interest at heart and handled the case with care. Without a doubt would use her if needed in the future." Note: This 5-star review stands in stark contrast to all other reviews and raises questions about its authenticity. |
| Patricia Garcia |
Address: Not Available Phone: Not Available |
2.4 |
Known for recommending minimal visitation for fathers without substantial evidence. Has close relationships with several family law attorneys who represent mothers. Multiple complaints have been filed about bias. |
| Ralph Silvestri |
Address: Not Available Phone: Not Available |
1.6 |
More balanced than most, but still tends to favor custody arrangements that minimize father's time with children. Will listen to both sides and sometimes recommends reasonable parenting time for fathers. |
| Robert Davis |
Address: Not Available Phone: Not Available |
4 |
Generally fair and thorough in investigations. One of the few GALs who regularly recommends equal parenting time when appropriate. Takes time to understand both parents' situations. |
| Thomas Wilson |
Address: Not Available Phone: Not Available |
2 |
Inconsistent in approach. Sometimes thorough, other times makes recommendations with minimal investigation. Tends to favor traditional custody arrangements with limited father involvement. |
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