Reviews

Sotera Anderson helped us to update our existing trust from another state, so that the trust would be compliant with the state laws of California. She was able to update the trust while keeping it named the same. This made the process effortless since we did not need to update all our accounts and assets. She helped us set up a family emergency plan, so our children would have a caregiver immediately in case of an emergency. She worked with us to create a legacy video for our children, which was a lot of fun.

My husband I worked with Sotera for our Estate Planning/Trust. She made the process so easy for us. We weren't sure what we wanted or needed, she walked us through the process and explained everything. We had many questions and Sotera answered each one, with her knowledge, compassion and love for what she does, we were able to make the plan for not just ours, but our children's future. We live in the Inland Empire and Sotera was able to work with us, she came out to us for the signing of our documents. If you are thinking about planning for your future, Sotera is the Lawyer you need. I cannot put into word how amazing we felt after finally getting this together, the piece of mind we got from knowing all of our hard work will be protected, is priceless, and we owe that to Sotera and her staff.

Sotera Anderson recently represented me in a lemon law case and was an ANSWER TO MY PRAYERS!! After 1 ½ years of trying to work with the dealership & car manufacturer on my own, Sotera came to my rescue. Sotera is thorough, diligent, and goes the extra mile. I truly appreciated that she communicated with me every step of the way and was very thoughtful in her explanations. She has a tremendous work ethic and won’t steer you wrong. It was due to her expertise that we were successful!! I hope to never again obtain a lemon, but if I do, I would immediately contact Sotera to help rectify the matter. She is an absolute pleasure to work with.

Where do I start about Sotera Anderson. I had a problem with my new motorcycle and called several Attorneys. The Attorneys office I spoke with said they didn’t think could win but fill out paper work and email it to them. I finally found Sotera Anderson and spoke to her directly. I should note that the other Attorneys I called I only spoke to office people, but with Sotera I spoke to her directly. I had some small hurdles to over come but Sotera guided me alone the way even though at that point she hadn’t taken my case yet. Sotera was very patient and when the time was right Sotera took my case and went head on with the manufacturer and dealership ultimately wining my case and I received a brand new motorcycle. Through the process Sotera kept me informed of my case.. Thank you Sotera!!!

Sotera, thank you so much for your professionalism and expertise. It's been a pleasure working with you. Anyone who is in search of a Lemon Law Attorney, look no further. I highly recommend her services as she will get the job done right and prompt!

Sotera Anderson woke me up from Chrysler's Lemon nightmare! I had an ongoing battle with Chrysler for two years about my 2018 Pacifica Hybrid, which broke down NINE times, several times at intersections and once on the 10 freeway as giant trucks whizzed by inches away. While my van clearly fit the criteria of a Lemon in the state of California, Chrysler was obstructive, nasty and generally awful about the endless repairs and my eventual attempt to get them to take the van back. I contacted an attorney here in Los Angeles after I had brought the van in for service 6 times and Chrysler had 4 times rejected my Lemon Law case, but this man didn't think I had a case! I am not an attorney and I had no interest in investing more time and energy into this mess, and frankly I was getting depressed, but instead of selling it a loss, I tried one last time and found Ms Anderson on an online search. To my great relief, she was immediately responsive, sympathetic and helpful. It took another year as Chrysler took every possible evasion tactic to avoid taking responsibility, and 3 more terrifying breakdowns, but Chrysler did take back the van and left me at a $0 balance. Sotera also negotiated that they not deduct mileage and other sneaky anti-consumer loopholes that the automotive industry has legislated for themselves over the years. They also payed Ms Anderson, so I didn't have to pay out more injury toward this insult. Some people have asked why I didn't sue for more, but I'm not litigious and I'm just glad it's over. Breaking even was more than I had expected given the runaround that Chrysler had taunted me with for over a year. Ms Anderson was helpful, patient and supportive through this entire process. She laid out the process in a clear, non-jargoney way, and made it clear what documentation she needed and she kept up to date on the payments I had to continue making so that the settlement would be accurate. She kept me updated on the progress and back-and-forth with Chrysler, and it was a happy day indeed when the settlement was finalized and I had the van towed (Surprise! It wouldn't start for the 10th and final time!) to the dealership and was given a check for the money I had paid Chrysler. After battling Chrysler for a year on my own it was clear that I could not have had a successful outcome by myself, and I enthusiastically recommend Sotera's services.

Sotera is so knowledgeable and truly cares about helping her clients protect their estates and legacies. If you want a thorough estate plan, then Sotera is the best choice!!

Met with Sotera and her professionalism, and more importantly her patience, really guided us to complete our goal of obtaining a Trust for our family. Sotera was very knowledgeable of all aspects of the Trust, what to expect, and held our hand throughout the process. We are very appreciative of her guidance!

Sotera Anderson successfully assisted us with our lemon law case. The manufacturer took back the vehicle, paid off the outstanding balance of our loan and paid us back all we had paid to date. She made us whole. The joy of purchasing a new vehicle quickly turned to a prolonged frustration when it became apparent that we purchased a lemon. Choosing an attorney seemed daunting at first. Through our search for firms that specialize in lemon law cases, we came across the website for The Law Offices of Sotera L. Anderson. We were impressed with Ms. Sotera’s amount of experience including her previous work representing manufacturers. Reading through her resume on her website, we felt that she was well qualified, experienced and a contributing member to her profession and her community. Minutes after submitting our contact info on her website, we received a call. She is very personable. We submitted details of our case, she reviewed it and we became her clients. From that point forward, there were no more worries. We were well taken care of. We live in Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County. She has offices in Los Angeles and San Diego which would have made in-person visits convenient. However, our case began and was completed during the pandemic. Phone calls and emails were thorough and efficient. She responded promptly and kept us up to date as to her actions involving the court, the manufacturer and in requesting information as needed from us. The process on her part went smoothly. From what we learned, the manufacturer and their attorneys are not in a hurry to resolve your case in your favor, and they are not acting in your best interest. Sotera understands the process, she explains what the manufacturers actions and motives are, and she proceeds with her obvious outstanding knowledge and experience in pushing for a favorable outcome. Although we hope to never again purchase a lemon, we know that if we do, we will be contacting Sotera. We recommend her with enthusiasm, and we are so happy that she helped us. Jose Luis and Elizabeth Cervantes

Excellent service, I was kept informed throughout the entire process.

​Sotera was a god send to my wife and I. We live in Escondido and we reached out to over 15 different attorneys and they all turned us down flat. They all said they our lemon law case was unwinnable. Well they were all wrong. Sotera took a huge risk on taking on our case. She won our case. In doing so she changed our lives for the better. She was very professional and always responded to our emails right away. We are very grateful for everything she has done for us. She cares about her clients. I highly recommend Sotera for your attorney needs.

Sotera was absolutely fantastic. We had many question and obstacles to overcome putting everything in place and she walked us through it all. I highly recommend.