Reviews

Life can be unexpected, and suddenly needing support in family law is one of the most vulnerable spaces to find yourself in. Rick Eldridge and partners is both fierce and articulate in the manners of law but compassionate and relatable in character. He is responsive, efficient, and a wealth of experience and knowledge in the legal realm… but most importantly he makes the experience of family law feel less terrifying and disempowering. I am so grateful to the quality of his services, and the relief of having support through this difficult time. I was in a very challenging and less than amicable separation that dragged on, it was a minor case that should have been straightforward… however without representation I found I kept on making compromises and never getting to settlement. the other party’s attorney refused to engage me and kept redefining the agreements. But once I enlisted Rick’s support, he went above and beyond securing my best interest. I felt like I finally had a voice in the dialogue. Despite it being a minor case, Rick gave his full attention and expertise to the matter, and made time to address all of my concerns. He gave time, consideration, and thoughtfulness, and was available to answer all questions and concerns. He saved time, energy and provided a sense is calm in a painful situation, his services were truly invaluable.

Overall my divorce was going nowhere until I hired Rick. I am so pleased that Rick was able to communicate what documents were needed and his guideance through a complex procedure for CA family court. His staff is on top of the case every step of the way. You will not go wrong in hiring Rick and his folks to handle your divorce

Where can I start? Rick helps me in the background in which I wish to retain when I have my finance situated. He is great at what he do for a family law attorney. He helped me in 2019 for the custody of my daughter. Recently, I am going through another court proceeding for the same matter. His knowledge and help has gave me some encouragement that I am doing something right even though I am not being represented by him. He understands the stress level of going to court and dealing with another counsel being that I am representing myself in my case matter. Rick does not add extra stress on my plate but helps guide me in the right direction! No matter the days of the week, he tries his best to get to your questions, and I have the patience for his response as he has the patience to help with my case. I could not thank Rick enough for his knowledge and guidance! I highly recommend Rick as your family law attorney!

I selected Richard Eldridge to handle my divorce case, and I could not be happier with the level of service and professionalism I receive. He is patient in explaining the legal process and options available to me. He always makes time to answer my questions and address any concerns I have. He listens carefully and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for my case. In addition to his legal expertise, what sets Richard Eldridge apart is his compassion and professionalism. Throughout the process, he is always available to answer questions and provide guidance, no matter how minor the issue. The attention to detail and thorough knowledge of the law is evident in every aspect of my case, and I am consistently impressed by his dedication to my best interest. I am grateful to have Richard Eldridge and his team on my side during such a difficult time, and I highly recommend him to anyone in need of top-notch legal representation in a divorce case.

Rick worked on my divorce case for over a year, several court hearings. He is extremely responsive, with an immaculate work ethic and honesty which is so rare in this field, he's been very sympathetic to my plight through these difficult times and presented my case very well in the court of law, I'm very appreciative of his work.

Rick Eldridge has my unqualified recommendation as a divorce attorney. When I sought Rick's counsel my situation seemed pretty dire: My ex, who had clearly been planning a divorce for years, waited for the 10 year mark to actually file so that this would be considered a "long-term marriage" under California law. By these crazy laws I could have been responsible for her financially for the rest of her life as she, despite an elite Ivy League education, refused to work outside the home and was solely dependent on my income during the marriage. Her behavior during the marriage was terribly abusive and I was quite broken down by the time she filed. I was in such denial about the whole thing (and frankly, depressed) that I did not even show up to contest her at the initial hearing and she ended up with 90% custody and wage garnishment amounting to the vast majority of my paycheck. Several months later I picked myself up off the mat and came to Rick. What I am most thankful for, above all else, is that he was so calm and reassuring about my situation initially and did not chasten me for allowing myself to be steamrolled, focusing instead on what we had to do moving forward to end up with the best outcome. Several years later (this was not an amicable divorce in any way, and she had a very skilled attorney herself) I find myself with 50-50 custody, the family home I paid for, painful but manageable (and non-modifiable) support payments that actually have an end date within the next few years, my full pension, and vaccinated children (I am a physician and my ex, on top of the rest of it, is an anti-vaxxer). As subjectively painful, expensive, and time-consuming as this whole experience has been, objectively the outcome has been about as benign as I can imagine, and it could not have happened with the help of Rick and his team. I now have a wonderful and supportive partner, children who are doing much better than they ever were during the marriage, and heaps of gratitude to be in a position to have a secure future with my new partner and family. My advice to anyone in a situation like I was in -- get out, ASAP, and schedule a consultation with Rick.

There is truly not enough wonderful things to say about Richard and his entire office! Having an unsuccessful experience with another attorney, I was privileged to meet Richard and Deborah about 5 years ago. His professionalism, availability and understanding is second to none. The office staff kept me apprised every step of the process and were always there to answer questions regarding my case. The office was very honest and upfront about everything. They didn't just tell me things I wanted to hear to make money off me like most attorneys, but instead would let me know the realty of each situation. Not once did I feel like they didn't care about my case. My case was a 5 year custody battle that they were involved in every step of the way, even late nights when needed. When I was going through this roller coaster, it was comforting to have Richard and his team on my side, fighting for my family as though it was their own! They treated myself and my kids as though we were their own family, and to this day, they will always be part of our family for all that they did. My case was successfully settled last November and without Richard, Deborah and Angela, my family wouldn't have gotten through it. Without a doubt, I highly recommended them for any Divorce or Child Custody issues that you are going through! Thank you again Richard, Deborah and Angela for all that you did for my family! I will never be able to thank you enough!

We have had Rick handle two cases for me over the last several years. Not only was Rick easy to deal with, he knows what he is doing and gets results. Yesterday we concluded a long standing issue at Settlement Conference and we won BIG TIME!! Could not have gotten the great result without Rick. You need a Family Law Attorney? Rick is your man!

Richard and his staff were very professional and very easy to talk to. They helped me get more custody of my three children. Richard knew what he was doing, without a doubt. I came to him not knowing a thing about the steps that it took to get more custody of my kids. He explained everything in detail every step of the way. I think what makes him so great, is that he'll tell you straight up, "If I was the opposing attorney, I would/wouldn't ...." He's definitely on your side, no matter what. He's a great person and I am so glad he was referred to me. I have absolutely no regrets.

You cannot find a more professional, yet approachable, office than the Law Office of Richard Eldridge. I highly recommend this office if you want an experienced, knowledgeable and caring attorney. Rick is a Family Law Specialist which I believe gives his clients the extra level of expertise in the intricacies of dealing with family law cases. Rick and Deborah know the law extremely well! What a team!! Their attention to detail is exquisite! My somewhat complicated case needed this level of professionalism. I wish I had found this office when initially going through my divorce 3.5 years ago. After going back to court with my ex-husband, issues that should have been taken care of the first time around are now completed. Financial issues like the Grant Deed to my house and Retirement Account division which my first attorney did not seem able to get done are now completed. Spousal support has been clarified. I needed to establish safety for my children. Rick and his staff helped me to present evidence to achieve a decision which offers more protection for them. I was able to get sole legal and physical custody of my children, which is what was needed in this case for their safety. I feel like Rick and his staff truly are concerned about getting the best outcome for all involved, especially the children affected by these court decisions. I will forever recommend this office to anyone I know who needs these services.

I honestly can't say enough good things about Rick and his team. They are by far the best firm I've ever dealt with. Rick was the first of 4 attorneys I've hired that actually took the time to understand my case and proactively seek resolution and compromise. He's hands on, always available, and well organized. He works crazy hours so he is always accessible and happy to help. I cannot say one bad thing about him. My case was very complicated and drawn out so I worked with Rick for almost 6 months straight and never once felt misled or disappointed. He is a truly ethical attorney who will work hard for you. I very highly recommend Rick, you will not be unhappy.

I cannot convey enough gratitude for all the phenomenal and kind help I received from Richard A Eldridge. From the first phone call I made to his staff, to my last couple of meetings and emails, it has made me wish that I had found them for legal help first! I was assisted in a way I never thought was possible and so desperately needed. Richard is one of the hardest working attorneys and is part of a dynamic team between him and his paralegal. I have encountered and worked with so many different legal professionals over the years and this law firm stands out in all the best ways we as consumers, shoppers, & clients hope to stumble upon. I’d like to mention as a client trying to get through the smallest and yet what feels like most complex family law case around, my experiences with other attorney’s before Rick seemed to just make it worst. My previous attorney gave me very little help and left me completely vulnerable to the other side. NOW in contrast to those unfavorable experiences more times than I wish to count- my search after coming across Rick has finally ended and makes me wish this is where I should have been since day one. At this point now there is no one else and no other firm I would trust to handle any of my legal matters in such an experienced and swift manner. This law firm was on my side from day one and produced results in a way that completely exceeded any and all of my expectations. I am overwhelmed by their proficiency, diligence, and over all very at ease feeling you get from the moment you walk in the door. I can finally breathe easier and sleep at night. I will always recommend Rick to anyone with a family law matter because of the abundance of assistance I needed and received and because it’s all too difficult to find this kind of help from the get go. I know this all too well as you perhaps do too.