Reviews

Brett Wishart is the best family law attorney in southern California! 6 out of 5 stars! He’s the best! He is incredibly knowledgeable of the law and he has years upon years of experience in the courtroom. He is confident, capable, and articulate and it readily shows. He helped me to be calm during a time when there was nothing to be calm about. Brett gets results! I am so glad I had Brett on my side! I recommend Brett Wishart to anyone in need of an excellent attorney to help them with any family law issues! I would not hesitate to call and hire Brett again if I ever need him!

I recommend Brett Wishart and his staff without any hesitation or reservation to anyone in need of stellar, excellent representation and advice in any Family Law matter or case! Brett is amazing! He has a deep knowledge and understanding of Family Law and he has many, many years of experience practicing law and advocating zealously for his clients. He exceeded my expectations in all aspects regarding representing me throughout all phases of my case. He is respectful and responsive; he is articulate and confident in the courtroom. He has extensive experience in the courtroom and his ability to articulate my position and argue my case was obviously apparent. He is the best Family Law attorney in Orange County! No question! I would not trust my case to anyone else. Brett is worth 6 out of 5 stars!

If you are searching for an EXCEPTIONAL Family Law attorney, look no further. Having had disappointing experiences with several other Family Law attorneys in Orange County over the years, I can honestly say that Brett Wishart is hands down the best attorney out there. There is a lot of emotion involved in family law cases, but when it comes down to brass tacks the most important asset you have while going through this process is an attorney that is prepared at all times and can successfully and professionally litigate on your behalf.

I consider myself so lucky that I had Brett there to guide me through such a difficult time. He was always professional and responsive. Both Brett and Holly are knowledgeable, patient, kind and understanding. Though compassionate, Brett is aggressive when the situation requires him to be. Both in and out of court, Brett has proven to be an outstanding attorney. He is attentive and I believe he really cares about his clients and their needs. Holly, is an absolute delight to work with. Although my divorce was final several years ago, Brett and Holly continue to assist me whenever questions/issues with custody or support arise. I did my research and consulted several attorneys so that I could be sure I was getting someone that understood my needs and would fight for me....I couldn't be more pleased with my decision to retain Brett.

I have known Brett Wishart for 3 years. My first contact with him was regarding a child custody case. From the onset, Brett took great interest in that case, was professional and always available when I needed him. Because of this, I retained Brett again for a divorce I was going through. Not to my surprise, Brett took great interest in my case. He is very knowledgeable in family law and current case law. As I client, you want an attorney you can trust and someone who gives you updates on your case. You will find that in Brett. You don't have to worry about him, because he gives 100% for you and he is just a nice guy. His paralegal Holly is always kind, a good listener and pleasure to talk to. Together Brett and Holly make a good team! I highly recommend him if you need an outstanding family law attorney. To all my fellow LEO's, he is the guy to go to.

I want to thank Brett Wishart and his staff, Holly and Yolie. They were extremely friendly, helpful and professional in helping us through a very tough time. Though my wife and I are no longer together, Mr Wishart made this experience extremely easy and we were able to find an amicable agreement that did not require uncomfortable court time. I highly recommend Brett Wishart and his family law practice to anyone and everyone. Thank you so much!!

Brett was recommended to me by a friend who swore that I had to hire him and him alone. Interestingly, he was recommended to my ex-wife as well but I got to him first, and that made a huge difference. I am an attorney and so I paid attention to the manner in which Brett handled my divorce and I was so glad I chose him. He is ethical, was honest with me at every stage, dotted every I and crossed every T, and was sincerely interested in the outcome of my case. When we had court appearances, it was clear that the staff and judges all knew and respected him. Both of my ex-wife's lawyers told her that Brett was not someone whom they could trifle with and that he was a very good family law lawyer. I have gladly recommended Brett on repeated occasions and I will continue to do so. If you have a family law need, THIS is the lawyer to hire.

So when my divorce began I felt like my world was falling apart and I dreaded the idea of even shopping around for a divorce attorney. I'm one of those people that hates going to the doctor or the dentist, and finding an attorney felt like it was going to be just as painful. I spoke with quite a few attorney's before I found Brett Wishart. While there wasn't anything really wrong with any of the ones I found, I just wasn't feeling any confidence in the ones I spoke with. But when I spoke with Brett on the phone for the first time, I immediately felt at ease both in the way he made me feel like everything was going to be alright and confidence in his knowledge and experience. He made me feel like he really wanted to help me come out of this with my best interests in mind. I knew right away that he was going to take care of things as much as I needed him to. When I met him in person there was no doubt in my mind that he was the one that I wanted to handle my case. He's always responsive whether I emailed him or called and he was even there for me during some pretty bad situations when I needed his guidance more than anything. Whenever I had questions, regardless of how simple or complex, he had the answers I needed and he was able to help me keep my head in a few moments where I wasn't sure how I was going to cope or get through it all. He and Holly were very thorough in making sure they knew everything that was going on and it made me feel like I had the best experts in the field at my back. Or in some instances leading the way. If you are looking for someone that is going to take care of you and help you out, I would highly recommend Brett Wishart. I can't tell you enough how working with him helped me get through my divorce and not feeling like I was alone. If you are shopping around for help, then you should go no further. Brett Wishart is the only person that you need on your side.

I had originally retained different counsel for my divorce. After 4 months of no progress and poor communication with their office, i reached out to Brett. Brett took my case and was very thorough explaining everything to me. Brett and Holly kept me up to date on the progress all the way through. I never once had to reach out to them for an update. Brett is very knowledgeable and skillful at what he does. He pushed forward to move my case along. I was ready to take my case to trial but because of Brett's expertise and negotiating skills, we were able to settle in mediation. Thank you Brett - you did an outstanding job!

It is with great pleasure that I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Brett Wishart. Brett accepted my case regarding custody and visitation years after my "amicable" divorce that had taken place without any attorney involvement. After my divorce I became a legal secretary myself (not for Brett or anyone within his firm,) and I now know the importance of good legal representation. Regardless of my knowledge of Family Law and how the system works, my own case made me just as emotional and short sighted as anyone dealing with the sensitivity of the well being of their children. Brett not only comforted my anxiety but made sure to keep me on track. Most clients want a counselor/attorney but only desire to pay for one of them. It takes a well rounded and ethical attorney (person) to be able to give comfort without exploiting the "by the hour" fee that can be abused by some. Brett (and his staff) are amazing at making a client feel heard at the same time that they keep them on track of the task at hand. I have no doubt that my legal fees would have been twice as much had I been allowed to "vent" more than I did. And again, I always felt heard and comforted. My case resulted in a full 730 evaluation. Brett was AMAZING in his guidance of the entire process. I am convinced that if it hadn't been for his strong suggestion for me to forego the opposing side's offer to split costs in favor of their evaluator and instead pay 100% to be able to choose Brett's suggested evaluator, that my case would not have ended in my children's best interest. Sometimes you must lose a battle to win the war and win the war my kids did! I owe my kids' childhood to Brett and to the evaluator that he chose. Let's face it, no one wants to be in a position to hire an attorney. Knowing what I now know, I would NEVER represent myself in court even with my legal background. I know that many feel that legal fees are astronomically high and begrudgingly hand over the retainer and then reluctantly agree to their attorney's suggestions because of fees. People get a sense of entitlement because their feelings of being "wronged" somehow equate in their mind that their attorney should be honored to represent them. If whomever reading this comes away with anything from someone who has gone before you, let it be these three things: 1. Your emotional distress and that of every other client is thrust upon your attorney and no amount of money could ever be enough to willing take on someone else's stresses. That being said, your choice of an attorney is crucial and you would be wise to pick Brett Wishart. 2. You may not like every bit of advise that Brett gives you but it is always in your case's best interest, you'd be wise to take it. (I cannot make that statement for all attorneys in the world.) 3. Your attorney is only as good as the truths you tell him. He cannot represent you well if you do not represent yourself well to him. I hope that his has been helpful in your search for the right attorney. I lucked out in finding Brett on my own. Take my advice and stop your search because you would be foolish to not retain Brett's services.

My divorce was finalized about 1 month ago - I hired Brett to handle my case and I was very pleased with his performance, communication and the final result/judgement that he helped me win in my case. Being a man with a young child and looking to gain equal custody I was very concerned that the odds were stacked against me as I've always heard the courts favor the mother when dealing with a younger child. Brett wasn't fazed by this and stated that he wins equal custody for fathers regularly. That was what I wanted to hear because nothing else mattered to me in my case other than making sure I had equal time with my son. At the start of my divorce I met with 3 attorneys and decided Brett was the best for me and I'm glad I made that decision. He has a calm and intelligent demeanor and you can tell he is respected by the judges and their staff in the courtroom. He was very professional when dealing with my ex's attorney which I think goes a long way toward achieving a favorable result. In the end after multiple court appearances I was able to come to an agreement with my ex that Brett helped orchestrate and the judge signed off granting me equal custody. I am so happy to put this ordeal behind me and I'm very glad I had Brett there with me to help get it done. One great thing about Brett is he is not a stodgy/stuffy lawyer - he is a down to earth guy that you will enjoy working with and talking to and you can tell everybody that he interacts with feels the same way. I would absolutely recommend Brett to anybody in need of a family law attorney.

UPDATE: On 06/12/2020, I had another win with Mr. Wishart. As my son got older, I needed to put him in a private school. I faced denial from the mother with no reason. I reached out to Mr. Wishart and as usual, he was happy to assist. Mr. Wishart did a great search on possible schools and presented them in way the court couldn't turn away from them. He cross examined the Mother and showed that she was not prepared. Due to his flawless argument, the court has granted me sole legal custody in all education aspects. Thank you Mr., Wishart. Mr. Wishart has been representing me since August 2017, I can't be more happier. After he got me 50/50 legal custody in 2017, it was time to get 50/50 physical custody. His arguments are flawless; he presented the court with the facts and evidence the court needs. He got me 50/50 custody. He stayed after the hearing for hours making sure the order is typed up and clear to avoid errors. Mr. Wishart, cares for his clients. He is very knowledgeable. He work and study the case before trial. He is an honest man. He will be always my attorney.