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Robert Salinas and Rocio Toriz are extremely dedicated, professional, and principled attorneys. They know Oakland laws, and fought hard for a group of low-income tenants being harassed, bullied, and constructively evicted by a well-funded predatory developer, winning us a fair settlement after a long fight. I recommend them highly and without hesitation.

If you have been wronged and need someone fight for you, there's no better person or law firm to help you than Bob Salinas and the Salinas Law Group. Litigation isn't something you get excited for or want to be a part of. But if you find yourself in such a situation, you'll want a team helping you that is ethical, vigilant, and honorable. The Salinas Law Group is such a team. Mr. Salinas and his group are true professionals in every sense of the word. They truly care about you, the unjust practices that harm the community, and the truth. Be prepared to be as honest with them as humanly possible, even if it's a little uncomfortable. They are extremely honest, and will extract the truth from any situation with their legal wizardry and use it like the hammer of Odin to help you achieve justice. Thank you, Mr. Salinas, for fighting for me and my family. We will always remember you!

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Robert Salinas is an excellent attorney, he fought hard for us, and negotiated an acceptable settlement.

Bob was a very personable and knowledgeable lawyer who helped me win my case. His was always very thorough, honest and realistic about what to expect and took me step by step along the way. He really believes in justice for tenants and people who have been treated wrongfully by faulty landlords. He was recommended to me by Causa Justa and I'm so glad I hired him, as he helped my case to its fullest potential. Thanks for everything Bob!

My partner and I ( who is permanently disabled) were referred to Sundeen & Salinas by a friend after searching unsuccessfully for tenant/landlord legal representation. We also needed a lawyer who was knowledgeable about disability, gender and sexual orientation related issues. We lived by the lake in Oakland for 6+ years, and were wrongfully evicted by a new owner. Our unit was in desperate need of mold remediation, and despite numerous attempts to communicate with the landlord no resolution could be reached. In fact, the situation worsened over weeks and months as we were harassed in many ways: our possessions were disposed of without our knowledge; our parking was taken away; our unit was not fixed and worse of all our privacy was invaded (plus other things as well). We contacted the city and various agencies for assistance but were told our situation was too complex ( " You should get a lawyer..") due to disability rights/issues. Before finding Bob and his associates, we felt disempowered, unsafe and extremely worried that we would be thrown out on the street like our possessions. No one/family should experience this, let alone while dealing with a life threatening illness. My partner lives with a chronic illness but at the time was on dialysis and waiting for a kidney transplant. Bob was a breath of fresh air. To him, our case was not too complex, it was a challenge he would help us surpass. His breadth of legal knowledge about the intersections of housing, disability, gender, sexual orientation and economic status is extensive. We always felt we were a team with Bob. That our contributions were vital. We were listened to, respected, and our relationship was based on mutual trust and the common goal of seeking justice. Although legally astute, he was always genuine, caring and empathetic ( and even humorous was it was needed most). On numerous occasions when tears were shed he was understanding and encouraging. Our case was finally settled nearly two years after it began and we are very satisfied with the results. He worked tirelessly until a resolution was reached, that we were satisfied with, and he was transparent and professional every step of the way. Seeking legal council and Bob as as lawyer was the best decision we made ! We recommend Bob wholeheartedly to anyone with tenant/ landlord issues, especially those deemed "complex". I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer or more caring person to help us through this difficult time.

Robert Salinas, Esquire, fulfilled his commitment as a Civil Rights Litagator. His professionalisms and thoroughness afforded the best defense team. I hope to never need to go to trial again, and if, ever I do, Sundeen, Salinas, and Powell will be the first that I call for legal advice. Job well done.

I was initially referred to Robert Salinas, through a mutual friend. Up front, Robert thoroughly evaluated my claim. I found Robert to be very knowledgeable & trustworthy. I decided on Robert representing me with regards to an age discrimination / wrongful termination case. Robert's representation was outstanding, even exceeding expectations. An unexpected challenge (motion) did come up in my case. Robert was able to successfully navigate though the convoluted situation & beyond...into a worthy settlement! Without his legal expertise, professionalism, & reputation I am unsure the case would have survived, much less end up with the settlement. I would, also, like to note Robert has a great legal team working with and contributing to the overall process.

This review is long overdue... Robert Salinas is an amazing attorney!! If I could give him 10 stars I would! Bob is the best. He was always available - always responded to calls and emails within hours, if not right away. I was so nervous about hiring someone and going through the legal stuff - but Bob really helped calm my nerves. He was so extremely helpful, and takes care of your legal need, while genuinely caring about your case. He is friendly and down to earth, and you know he has your best interests in mind. Most importantly - he is effective. He walked me through every step of my case, took care of all the paperwork, and explained everything to me, while still giving me options. He believed in my case when others thought it wasn't enough. And I am so thankful that he did :) If you need a lawyer, call Bob ASAP. Bob will fight for you!

As I recently experienced in a tenant housing matter, the path to justice is fraught with risks and unexpected twists and turns. So, when you find yourself in need of legal assistance, you want a top notch advocate with both credentials and expertise. You also want a counselor -- in the ordinary sense of the word -- who is willing to listen and guide you with wisdom and compassion. I highly recommend Bob Salinas in every regard. I was happy not only with the ultimate settlement of my case, but especially with Bob's sensitivity to my finances and concerns. Bob is truly a good guy to know and to have on your side.

Thank you for your help and kindness while I was going through a difficult time. I have worked with many attorneys in my personal and professional life and found that It is not common to find and attorney that is competent and genuinely cares about what he does; so Thank You!

Robert Salinas, has been very skilled. He was very thorough and discovered facts we would never have been able to find out. Things were tangled up in a mase of bureaucratic coverup. We also had to deal with more than one party, but despite the challenges, Robert was able to provide relief by achieving a satisfactory conclusion. We, even though it has been more than a year, still hold Robert in high regards, because he made it possible for us to have justice served in our behave.