Reviews

Recently used Mike as my divorce lawyer and was impressed. Upon originally meeting with him we set a retainer and timeline. I was in constant contact with his staff and was made aware of the current status of my case as we moved through the motions. What could have been a very messy divorce was manageable. The biggest issue was waiting for our wonderful California court system to get the paperwork processed and filed. Charlie the Paralegal/Office manager was great to work with. She would explain what the next steps were and what was going on in a way that was understandable.

I am so glad that I took the recommendation of several friends to obtain Mr. Carlovsky As my attorney in my divorce proceedings. What I thought was going to be a very easy divorce has become very complicated and in these difficult times I have had his entire staff at his office there to help me get through it. I feel very valued as a client as well as a Mother trying to protect her child. I appreciate Mr. Carlovsky and Sierra making sure everything is prepared and executed with the utmost accuracy and timely matter. I highly recommend this law office.

I consulted with many attorneys in the early stages of my divorce. Mr. Carlovsky and Sarah were very attentive and knowledgeable. They were comforting during a trying time, and always made themselves available for even the smallest details. During the process, my ex wife and her attorney were rapidly losing their grip on reality and reason. Mr. Carlovsky and Sarah exhibited nothing less than class and character.

I had to return to court a year later after my divorce was final. My ex-husband remarried and he wanted to reevaluate child visitation. Mr. Carlovsky took my case and even got me an increase in child support. Visitation was settled and fair for both parities. The only problem was with my ex's attorney and the laziness of their staff which required Mr. Carlovsky's team to work harder on my behalf. I am satisfied and recommend them.

My brother recommended me to Mr. Carlovsky and his team of professionals. I was divorced for 10 years. My first attorney had retired. I needed an attorney to help with a issue of spousal support. I meet Mr. Carlovsky he is great and I known Sarah. I did hire him and his staff. I will recommend to family and friends.

Divorce is emotional and messy. I cried on my friend’s shoulder; I vented my anger in counseling; and I relied on Mike Carlovsky to be my guide through the maze of Family Law. Mike knows how to navigate through the complex laws and the court system. My divorce went on for over three years. Mostly, because the opposing party wanted to fight. Mike was always fully prepared when we went to court. He was calm and reasonable, even when I was nervous and anxious. With his sound knowledge of family law, he kept me grounded when I ranted or sobbed about the unfairness of the system. He was also great at strategy. Charlie, Mike’s paralegal, was excellent at answering emails and preparing court documents. I always reviewed all the documents, and she was willing to consider my perspective, to fix any factual errors and to make corrections. If you must get divorced, I highly recommend you let Mike Carlovsky guide you through the process.

I highly recommend Mike Carlovsky and his professional team who were able to effectively represent me during my separation and divorce. Mike listened carefully to the details of my case and was able to properly advise me on my subsequent questions and concerns. I trusted Mike and his team on the type of strategy to implement for my case and was very satisfied with the end result. I was treated with respect and Mike effectively fought my case much to my satisfaction. I highly recommend Mike Carlovsky and his team.

I hired Michael Carlovsky and his competent team to assist me in my family law matter. Mike is very knowledgeable and worked extremely hard on my behalf. He will give you sound legal advice, which will include being honest about what can and cannot be legally done. I like that he is realistic about what can be accomplished within the law. I have always found Mike , his staff and especially Charlie, to be clear in their communication with me. I felt informed and consulted every step of the way of my legal journey.

First, I'd like to say that anytime you need a family lawyer, life isn't going great but it will get better. Lawyers are expensive but necessary and Mike Carlovsky treated me with the utmost respect when he could have turned me away. I had started my divorce by hiring an inexpensive lawyer that was so inept I temporarily lost custody of my kids to their father. Mike took over my case and he and his staff made the transition easy for me. Ultimately, he helped me get my children back. I was awarded child support and even some court costs. Second, the court system is an extremely slow process. Patience is key. Mike and Sarah eased my nerves by explaining how it all works and made the process go as quickly as possible. Mike and his team went above and beyond. They explored every avenue, answered every question, eased my nerves and won my case. I couldn't recommend them more!

From the moment I walked into Michael Carlovsky's office, I was treated with respect, professionalism and care by Mike and his staff. I hired him on the spot as I knew this was the attorney for me. Through our highly litigated case in an adversarial arena, Mike is an excellent attorney that is respected by his peers, by the court and by me for his knowledge of family law and his delivery of the law. He is a man of integrity and honorable character that is unshakeable and that has guided me through difficult times in our case and has personally kept my spirits positive and focused when things got tough. He has my best interests at heart and has connected me with the top additional professionals needed for my case that now make up my team. His staff is professional, on point with their communication and preparation of everything I have needed. Keeping me informed of all the details, court hearing and dates of my case. They have also been a source of comfort and laughter when I have needed it through difficult times. I highly recommend Michael Carlovsky as one of the top attorneys in Bakersfield.

Prior to reaching out to Carlovsky, I originally signed on with another attorney because I felt comfortable with that attorney. After 8 years, you realize comfort is not what does best in court. I truly wish I would have signed on with Mike and his amazing team in the beginning, as I know things would have been different for us. I have been blessed to be with their offices for about 5 years now, and I haven’t looked back. We have had excellent results in court, and I have never been fed a false narrative about what will be done for us. I’ve read the other reviews, and was surprised. I’ve worked with both Sara and Charlie. They are both professional and extremely well-versed in their knowledge of family law. Unfortunately, their business is not an easy one. Family law is built on emotions and an overburdened system. I would recommend their law offices (and have on numerous occasions) to anyone going through a divorce or custody dispute. They are passionate about their work and fair with their clients. If you truly understood what they do both in court and behind the scenes, there would be no complaints. Invoices are thoroughly detailed defining each charge, and have never included any questionable items. Divorce, especially that involving child custody, is absolutely awful, but Mike and his staff have made our journey far easier.

As the mother of two young children, going through a divorce has been very stressful, but Michael Carlovsky and his paralegal, Sierra Lock have been wonderful. Sierra is very knowledgeable and responsive. I never have to wait long for a response whether it's by email or a phone call. Sierra has really put my mind at ease and I truly feel that she and Michael are in my corner during this stressful time. It has been a smooth process as far as time, and there have been no surprises regarding fees, as they are very clearly outlined in the contract. Michael and his staff are very trustworthy and professional, as well as friendly. While divorce is never pleasant, I highly recommend Michael Carlovsky and Sierra Lock.