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Worden & Carbitcher

Attorney · Moore, OK · reviewed since 2022

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%82+44.7Reliability 24%72+17.5Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%83+5.9Momentum penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.81SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#37 of 46 small claims lawyersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 20%
4.8 ★★★★★ 507 Google reviews · 24 photos
95%five-star reviews
4.79★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3.9%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
98%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Worden & Carbitcher at a glance

Worden & Carbitcher holds a 4.8 rating from 507 reviews, with the owner responding to 98% of feedback. Clients frequently cite professional communication, knowledgeable attorneys, and reasonable pricing as strengths, noting that staff members are responsive and clear in explaining legal processes. However, critical reviews highlight inconsistent case management, including missed court dates, delayed document delivery, and a discrepancy between advertised free consultations and actual fees.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 507 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 506 Google reviews (292 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 98% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 27, 2026.
  • Service: Small Claims Lawyer serving Moore, Oklahoma.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other small claims lawyers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction82Reliability72Craft & service100Value90Momentum99Replies to reviews83Satisfaction: 82 (median 94)Reliability: 72 (median 90)Craft & service: 100 (median 100)Value: 90 (median 100)Momentum: 99 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 83 (median 77)
Worden & CarbitcherSmall Claims Lawyers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Worden & Carbitcher: 82/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
82
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Worden & Carbitcher: 72/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.B
72
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Worden & Carbitcher: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Worden & Carbitcher: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
90
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Worden & Carbitcher: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
99
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Worden & Carbitcher: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 77.A
83

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Star ratings

506 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars47995%
  • 4 stars10%
  • 3 stars20%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star245%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 292 written reviews

  • Praise38894%
  • Complaints236%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude15237%
  • Would recommend9724%
  • Speed & response389%
  • Honesty & trust389%
  • Quality & results369%
  • Communication348%
  • Price & value164%

What customers talk about

We read 292 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “From the beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with.”
    “If you want to be talked down to and treated rudely—— this is the right place.”
  • “I would absolutely recommend Kelli Shipley to anyone looking for an attorney who is reliable, honest, and effective.”
    “Avoid this firm at all costs if you want anything done correctly.”
  • “Kelli was responsive and kept me updated, which made a stressful situation much easier to handle.”
  • “It was obvious she genuinely cared about my case and worked hard on my behalf.”
    “She promised she would fight for me instead I ended up with a bullshit final decree that she advised I sign because it was the best I would get but she lied!”
  • “I had a great experience working with Kelli Shipley.”
    “It was the worst experience of my life.”
  • “Everyone was friendly, professional, and easy to communicate with.”
    “I had no communication from them except bills.”
  • “I am changing my review rate because this company has quickly answered my questions in a reasonable amount of time and I was to haste In my first review.”
    “They somehow overcharged me like $700.”

People customers mention

  • Shipley 16 reviews
  • Darlene 9 reviews
  • Tylie 9 reviews
  • Stephanie 8 reviews
  • Wyatt 8 reviews
  • Andrea 8 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

kylie2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 days ago★★★★★

Darlene is a great attorney, we got the outcome w wanted. I appreciate her so much! highly recommend.

Mindy1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 weeks ago★★★★★

I had a great experience working with Kelli Shipley. From the beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with. She took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all of my questions, and made sure I understood each step of the process. Kelli was responsive and kept me updated,…

Jodi1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★

I was fortunate to have attorney Shelby Clark represent me. Your professionalism, compassion and kindness may the situation/ case so calming. Thank you and the amazing staff at Worden and Carbitcher .

Dakota1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Even just when giving them a call the information I received and professionalism my questions were met with gave me everything I needed to know!

Amber1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with the team here—especially Pamela—through a professional connection, and I am consistently impressed by their level of expertise and dedication. Pamela and the staff are exceptionally knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely care about delivering top-tier service. Highly…

Glowtothebone2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Great experience with this firm! Everyone was friendly, professional, and easy to communicate with. You can tell they genuinely care about the people they work with. Would definitely recommend!

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 507 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Team members customers mention
Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
kylie yates2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews kylie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Darlene is a great attorney, we got the outcome w wanted. I appreciate her so much! highly recommend.

Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thank you, Kylie!

Mindy Flynn1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Mindy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had a great experience working with Kelli Shipley. From the beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with. She took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all of my questions, and made sure I understood each step of the process. Kelli was responsive and kept me updated, which made a stressful situation much easier to handle. I really appreciated her attention to detail and her dedication to getting the best possible outcome. It was obvious she genuinely cared about my case and worked hard on my behalf. I would absolutely recommend Kelli Shipley to anyone looking for an attorney who is reliable, honest, and effective. I’m very thankful for her help and would not hesitate to work with her again in the future.

Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Thank you, Mindy!

Jodi Bartek1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Jodi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I was fortunate to have attorney Shelby Clark represent me. Your professionalism, compassion and kindness may the situation/ case so calming. Thank you and the amazing staff at Worden and Carbitcher .

Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Thank you, Jodi!

Tyler Becknell2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tyler has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Firm was great Darlene and Pamala both helped me so much

Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Thank you, Tyler!

Dakota cao1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Dakota has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Even just when giving them a call the information I received and professionalism my questions were met with gave me everything I needed to know!

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you, Dakota!

Amber Tainatongo1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Amber has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with the team here—especially Pamela—through a professional connection, and I am consistently impressed by their level of expertise and dedication. Pamela and the staff are exceptionally knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely care about delivering top-tier service. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dependable and trustworthy firm!

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you, Amber!

Vinola Larman2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Vinola has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Amazing staff.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you, Vinola!

Glowtothebone2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Glowtothebone has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great experience with this firm! Everyone was friendly, professional, and easy to communicate with. You can tell they genuinely care about the people they work with. Would definitely recommend!

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you!

Patrick Ahearn2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Patrick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

A great firm! Armando Melendez is an exceptional attorney! He’s kind, professional and trustworthy. He’ll have your back. You get the best service and support from Armando and the rest of the firm staff!

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you, Patrick!

Jasmine Ruth4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jasmine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Advertised a free consultation - falsely advertised. I spoke with the firm and was advised it is $150 for a 30 minute consultation.

Response from the owner · a week ago

Sorry for the confusion. We do offer free consultations, and we do many of them every week. However, we can only do so much in a free consultation. For people who need our attorneys to evaluate documents, review existing agreements, or request specific legal guidance, we offer a limited-scope engagement where we meet with them for a specific amount of time (30 min, 60 min, etc) for a flat fee. Those consultations are much more thorough and comprehensive. For many, that's all the legal help they need; for some, it's the first step in retaining our firm for full-scope representation. We do not, however, offer unlimited legal advice for free simply because our website says we offer free consultations.

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