Reviews

I came in need of a family law attorney upon coming to the end of my marriage with a vindictive, uncooperative opposing party (OP) who consistently plays victim and is incapable of any sort of compromise or reasonable communication. After consulting with 4 different family law firms, I selected Attorney NaKesha Ruegg from Holstrom, Block & Parke, ALPC (HBP Law) as my legal counsel for 2 cases involving matters of dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, alimony, division of property, domestic violence, and everything else that comes along with a contentious divorce. As a veteran, I also sought recommendation from the local Veteran Center who specifically recommended Attorney NaKesha Ruegg in dealing with matters such as mine. Attorney NaKesha Ruegg has been an exceptional strategist when approaching the matters of my cases. I’ve been working with Attorney NaKesha Ruegg and her support staff (Ms. Julie Gutierrez) for the past year, and I’ve observed that they are well experienced with the ins and outs of family law. Attorney NaKesha Ruegg presents her argument well in court, works well to communicate with the OP, and will fight tooth and nail to advocate in the best interest of her clients.

If you want a vacuum cleaner in your checking account Mr. Parke is your guy. Back at square one with over $56,000 spent. "You're Fired"

Making a choice when it comes to retaining an attorney/firm can be very intimidating at first, then I met Kristen. The fact that Kristen was so relatable, made it an easy choice for me to retain her services, along with her being exceptionally: professional, kind, understanding, easily approachable, extremely knowledgeable in family law and a bada** in the courtroom. I have lost count of court appearances to date but have had favorable outcomes EVERY time due to Kristen’s ability to strategize before court, and execute the plan during a hearing. Thank you Kristen for being there with me every step of the way, you are definitely a gem to not only myself and my daughter, but the legal community as a whole.

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I met Kristen years ago, and when she found out what my child's father was putting me through she took my case. At first she couldn't believe what he was doing causing unnecessary stress and drama, until she saw it for herself. At that moment is when I finally felt like I can breathe. Since that first moment with her on my side things have gotten so much better. My child's father is still difficult but she has put him in his place and I have gotten the best orders I can ask for.

In early 2018 I was faced with the difficult task of separating from my wife of 21 years. We had come to the conclusion amicably and had every intention of conducting a very civil divorce, keeping the well being of our 10 year old son at the forefront of our intentions. Like many couples in this scenario we didn’t see a need to seek legal counsel, believing that having attorneys would create a conflict where there was none. We completed filing paperwork together and filed for divorce without the benefit of any advice outside of our friends and relatives. Within a few weeks it became apparent that we hadn’t considered a fraction of the issues that we would have to resolve. Using Google as our legal counsel, we found ourselves increasingly at odds over how to settle issues and facing a growing pile of unresolved disputes that had no clear end in sight. After 6 months my ex finally stated she was getting an attorney and that I should get one as well. I was referred to Kristen Holstrom by a close friend who simply described her as “the best family attorney in the area.” After realizing the mess I had made trying to handle things on my own, I decided that I was done with half-measures and set up an appointment with Kristen to discuss my case. The first thing I noticed in our meeting was the immediate sense of purpose and concern from Kristen, Samantha and the rest of their team. They allowed me to completely explain the history of my separation and provide the total context for my decisions up to that point. She kept the focus on what outcomes I was looking for moving forward rather than forcing a pre-determined strategy on me, asking pertinent questions that got to the heart of what I wanted to protect and why. She provided sound advice on how to achieve the specific goals I presented while keeping the greater objective of caring for my son at the forefront of our decisions. Kristen’s team showed a wealth of experience in dealing with complicated scenarios and a mastery at communicating under difficult conditions. Over the course of the divorce proceedings I was kept continually appraised of updates and given undivided attention to discuss pertinent decisions. After half a year of digging through internet search results for guidance on the most important decisions of my life it felt incredibly reassuring to have Kristen and her team at my side. The final divorce settlement exceeded all of my expectations, including my desire to maintain a healthy relationship with the mother of my son. My only regret was not contacting her sooner in the process. Darryl P

When I thought my world was ending and how would I get through one of the toughest moments in my life. I found peace I found someone who cared about what myself and my family was going through and someone who wanted to make it better even though she knew it would never be the same for us. Attorney Kristen Holstrom was able to fight for myself and my children when I was not able to do it myself, she gave me perspective on a bad situation and she guided me to a resolution for what was to come. I know some people like feel at a loss when their world has been changed without their consent, but Attorney Holstrom and her team gave me the tools to move forward and to see that someone had my best interest and the best interest of my children are being handled. I could not have expected a better tun out or found a better Attorney for this horrible situation she did not always tell me what I wanted to hear but she did advise me of what was to come and she prepared me for the next steps. If you your are looking for an Attorney and possible a mentor she is the person for you.

Sharon Anderson is the best.

I had spent months looking up reviews for different lawyers for my custody case. I was hesitant to choose any because this was the most important thing to me and wanted to make sure I chose the right lawyer to represent me. Kristen stood way out to me from all of the others so I decided to schedule a consultation with her. I was blown away with how much she knew and her experience in this field, how confident and thorough she was and how confident all of that made me feel with my case. I walked in there scared and nervous and walked out ready to kick some butt. The entire office/team is welcoming and helpful and I had the added bonus of working with Sam and Margo, both were SO helpful and quick to answer any and all emails I sent their way. There was also constant communication which was important to me. Kristen gave me the best advice and was very honest and open with possible outcomes for my situation. I honestly would not have had my case go in my favor, or have gotten the outcome I was happy with if it was not for her. I am SO happy and beyond thankful that I chose Holstrom Block & Parke. Trusting Kristen to represent me was hands down the best decision I could have made and I would highly recommend her to any family and friends I have going through custody issues.

The short answer: These guys are aggressive and experienced so you don’t have to be. I hired them to help me with custody, visitation, and father’s rights issues. It was the best decision I ever made. So if you don’t have a clue where to start and you have Need a family lawyer to help with custody issues, visitation, and father’s rights in California then you need to hire this law firm. They delivered on everything they said they would. Remember, peace of mind is priceless!! Hiring Kristen Holstrom gave me peace of mind. Forget 5 stars, these guys get 10 stars! It doesn’t have to be Mother’s Day everyday in court. As a man whi hired this winning firm, I can emphatically report it was not!! Ryan S. Saved My Home Account

The short answer I hired her to help me with custody, visitation, and father’s Rights protection for me and my new born son; who’s mother is not married to me. Everyone listen up! If you don’t have a clue where to start and you have custody or alimony issues etc, then you have to hire this lawyer. Remember, peace of mind is priceless!! So here’s the long asnwer: When you retain Kristen Hosltrom, you aren’t just retaining one lawyer, you’re retaining the whole Holstrom team. The minute you walk into their office, everyone there immediately gives you support and comfort. Trust me, you can rest easy knowing the whole team has your back. So with my story, I needed a lawyer that understood father’s rights and one who wouldn’t treat like a stereotypical middle aged father who made horrible decisions and was looking to bow out. Kristen, Samantha, and Vanessa, or Team Holstrom, as I like to refer to them always treated me with respect,. They also took the time to answer all my questions and always made me feel like I was getting sound legal advise. Even after 6 months, they still took the time to add the human touch with me, a Dad who had hit rock bottom and didn’t know where to start or what my vulnerabilities were legally and financially. Since they however, did know the best way to protect me I’m happy to share with you that the results turned out better than I expected. I honestly gotta tell you. This legal team Kristen has assembled did a hell of a better job easing my soul than my therapist ever did. So if you’ve hit rock bottom, and you don’t know the law or what your rights are related to custody issues, and if you are looking for a honest lawyer with a heart and soul, that is not out to price gauge you, I highly endorse Kristen Holstrom. She was very professional and was able to get me everything we asked for in court. No lie. I was able to get 100% of the concessions Kristen pleaded for in my court case. I had always heard, “it’s Mothers Day everyday in court.” Totally not true. With Kristen I got the visitation stipulations I asked for, as well as, all the legal aspects related to Father’s rights and newborn children. Hiring Kristen and team Holstrom was one of the smartest decisions I’ve ever made! I know she treats all her clients with love and respect, but I still feel like I’m her biggest VIP client on her caseload. To conclude, Forget 5 stars, Kristen gets 10 stars! She’s just that good.