Our Mission
My mission is to support you on your legal journey by offering personalized assistance and guiding you every step of the way. With my patient and welcoming approach, you can feel confident that your legal needs are in good hands. Contact me today to see how I can help simplify your legal journey.
Services Overview
At Aprille Barker Freelance Paralegal, we offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet the unique needs of both individuals and attorneys. Whether you're seeking guidance with estate planning, navigating probate, addressing family law matters, or managing contracts, you can count on us for reliable and efficient legal support tailored to your specific situation.
Meet Aprille
Aprille Barker brings over three decades of dedicated paralegal experience to her clients. Starting her career in 1989, Aprille has a rich background in litigation across civil, family, and criminal law. She has attended numerous criminal trials at counsel table and has managed family law cases through both court processes and mediation. Her experience includes thorough document preparation, individual client meetings, and maintaining client relationships without direct attorney supervision.
Later in her career, Aprille transitioned into estate planning, assisting with trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and deed transfers into trusts. Her extensive experience spans working with one firm from 1989 to 2012, two firms from 2012 to 2018, and providing contract services to attorneys from 2018 to 2023. In 2024, Aprille retooled her business model to extend her services directly to individuals, making her valuable legal support more accessible.
Aprille holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Her educational background enhances her ability to support clients, especially those facing stressful legal situations. Aprille's compassionate approach and extensive expertise make her a trusted partner for all your paralegal needs.
Freelance Paralegal vs. Attorney
Understanding the difference between a legal consultant paralegal and an attorney can help you choose the right support for your legal needs.
Legal Consultant Paralegal
A legal consultant paralegal, like Aprille Barker, provides personalized and reliable legal support, focusing on real-world outcomes and client care. While a paralegal cannot represent you in court, they can educate you on legal processes, help navigate the legal system, advocate for you, and assist with court preparation and document management.
Attorney
Attorneys are essential for legal representation in court, focusing on case law, precedent, and the more technical aspects of your case. They provide legal advice, represent you in legal proceedings, and handle complex legal matters.
Think of this as the difference between a Nurse Practitioner (NP) and a Medical Doctor (MD): attorneys focus on the technical details of case law, and legal precedent, while Aprille focuses on the practical aspects, offering a more nurturing and hands-on approach for her clients.
Benefits of Choosing a Legal Consultant Paralegal
Cost-Effectiveness
Paralegal services are often more affordable than hiring an attorney, making legal support accessible without compromising quality.
Specialized Support
Aprille Barker brings over three decades of experience in various legal fields, offering specialized support tailored to your needs.
Personalized Service
With a focus on client relationships and real-world outcomes, Aprille provides a compassionate and hands-on approach, spending the necessary time with each client to ensure their needs are met.
Reliability
Consistent, accurate, and timely support you can count on, backed by positive client testimonials and reviews.
Client Testimonials
"Aprille is a fantastic resource for legal education and consulting. Her years of experience are invaluable and her warm and genuine personality makes the entire process very comfortable, like you are talking to a really smart good friend."
- Amy Cann, Esquire
"I can’t imagine having done some of my legal paperwork without the help of Aprille. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was in order. Aprille’s knowledge and professionalism are top notch! She is compassionate and just an overall wonderful person to work with. Highly recommended!!"
- Jamie Desrosiers
"Aprille is incredible! I got referred to her a month ago and she was able to help me write up a few legal docs to help me get out of my lease. She helped me save $24,000! She is very responsive, truly cares for you and takes her work very seriously. I highly recommend!"
- Brittney Malin
"My husband and I hired Aprille Barker to help us prepare a trust. She was very prompt, thorough, and professional. She answered all of our questions and then some. She accommodated us by coming to our home on our schedule. She fulfilled a service that we were looking for and was reasonably priced. Thank you, Aprille."
- The Markhams
"I can not say enough great things about Aprille Barker. She is so professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and above all, caring. Creating wills and a trust for my husband and I seemed like such a daunting task until I instilled my trust in Aprille's very capable hands. She made the process feel so much less stressful and her rates are so reasonable that it made it beyond worth the investment. I couldn't have asked for a better experience."
- Ashley Wadleigh
"Aprille was always great to work with, guiding me with any issues I had. Made me feel like I had support, not just a client. A real class act."
- Michael Howes