Reviews

I contacted Lisa after days of reaching out to lawyers to defend me in a student loan dispute. She generously devoted her time to get all of the details from me to ensure she would be able to help me with the case. I felt very comfortable moving forward with her due to the fact that she was very honest and straightforward throughout the process. Lisa went above and beyond to help me and I would recommend her services to anyone in a similar situation.

Attorney Lisa Espada is extremely knowledgeable of state and federal laws, responsive to inquiries, and bold in taking on complex cases. I hired this lawyer for a civil case and won. Thank you Lisa!

I am business consultant for senior management of technology companies and understanding the essential realities I am operating in is paramount to advising and putting together a process of decision making and actions to any endeavor that could mean millions of dollars in revenue or loss. With this in mind, a friend of mine needed assistance in her financial situation and challenges with creditors. I was provided a long list of California lawyers who specializes in this field and did my due diligence through research and one on one conversations. I have to admit, there is a wide range of competency and effective engagement in this field. Lisa stood out far above most attorneys I spoke with. I agreed with the many reviews often about Lisa. The skill I currently appreciate most about Lisa is her ability to be a great brainstorm partner in all the complexities that one can face, both personally and legally. I strongly recommend you speak with Lisa if you or a friend is in need of wise and grounded counsel!

Marc was thorough, friendly and professional attorney throughout his time representing us. He made the immigration process less intimidating that it otherwise would have been, and made sure to present as complete and polished a packet as possible. His attention to detail and client focused practice makes him an excellent immigration attorney, who I would recommend to anyone.

My experience with Marc and his team has been amazing. Beyond their professionalism and evident knowledge about law and immigration systems, they care about their clients and go above and beyond in their community. Plus, they are great people to be around, very friendly and welcoming. I am a volunteer with the Western Service Worker's Association. Marc has donated his time and expertise with the organization both to give advice to members who get lost in the confusing immigration process and to help our organization grow our legal tools to increase people's access to quality legal advice. We could not be happier with Marc's work, and would highly recommend his firm to anyone in need of an immigration attorney.

This was my first time needing a lawyer and Lisa was great. At first she just consulted me on my case and the necessary steps. After going back and forth with the attorneys who was suing me, I decided to hire Lisa. She walked me thru my case and filed the necessary paperwork. We were able to settle my case for less than what they were asking. I'm so glad I hired Lisa! She definitely took a big load off my shoulders.

Marc is not just an incredible attorney but a compassionate community member who wants to see justice for low income workers. Marc is devoted to his clients, an excellent problem solver and looks at ways to give back to the community. I've learned a tremendous amount about the law from him. He is also constantly teaching low income workers their rights and what to do in difficult situations. I highly recommend Marc Santamaria to people who need his expertise!

Lisa Espada represented me in a debt collection matter. Her experience in these kinds of cases was invaluable, as she knew when and how to respond to all of the plaintiff's moves. I ended up settling the case for much less than I had ever hoped, and I am so grateful for her sound advice and excellent representation.

Great lawyer, took my case 2 months before trials and we won. Made sure every documentation was in order, took her time with me and my case. I will tell every one to hire her she is the best.

Lisa answered my question immediately that were relevant and helpful. Thank you for giving me some legal answers. If I were to hire an attorney for this issue - I would give her a call.

I would absolutely recommend The Santamaria Law Firm to anyone that is seeking representation from an ethical and hardworking firm invested in prioritizing the client’s needs. Attorney Marc and his legal team recently worked on 9 very complex cases for a Legal Community Benefit Session. Some of the cases were of humanitarian nature; immigrants were applying for asylum and refugee status. Marc and his team are all very personable and exceptionally qualified. The team provided each individual, and their case, with the utmost attention, empathy and respect. The cases were in Spanish so having a bilingual native Spanish speaking team working on the consultation really facilitated efficiency and helped eliminate unnecessary anxiety or loss in translation. Attorney Marc is very straightforward and laid out all of the legal options for everyone. He focused on strategizing and designing the best legal plan of action moving forward. I really appreciate the level of professionalism and expertise that Marc and his firm provide. They are actively and ethically working to fight for the needs of the Bay Area immigrant community!