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Marlene Renee Hemmings
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23 May, 2014 by Sunil
She is extremely helpful, up to date and keeps you well informed on each steps. Very resonable fees. There is no way you can compare her services with other lawyers I hired before, her service is simply the best! Highly recommended !
09 Sep, 2013 by Nadene
I have found Marlene to be fantastic over the years I have used her as my Immigration Attorney. I have no hesitation in recommending her.
02 Sep, 2013 by Susan & stephen
CHARACTERISTICS: honest; trustworthy; human; integrity; resilience; fair; highly qualified, trained & skilled; professional; dillegent; prompt; extremely knowleagable; patient; very polite;
treats everyone with the utmost respect; she has an exceptional ability to explain everything in laymans term so that anyone can understand the law; she has a passion for immigration law;
she goes the distance for her clients; she works extremely hard for her clients;
she keeps you informed and completely up to date all the time;
no other immigration lawyer does what she will do for you
her humanity is her biggest asset as she cares more for her clients than I have ever experienced
from any other immigration lawyer or any person for that matter;
A. How did we hire her?
1. God lead us to her: we reseached and found her contact on registered Southern California
Immigration Lawyer Association website; we did not read any reviews; we followed our intuition
and trusted that God has chosen her to save us out of a very desperate situation;
2. we were treated inhumanly by all the lawyers we contacted before her, our situation was very
critical and the other lawyers
(a) did not want to properly assess our situation
(b) all they wanted from the beginning was exorbitant fees and did not look like they cared at all
(c) what was very ironic is that our case was actually a corporate immigration case and if they
were willing to attend to us and give us free consultation then it would have lead to a contract
where the employer would have paid them
(d) fortunately for us that they did not take on our case because they would have messed up
and so they missed out on a very valuable opportunity to represent us and do what is right
but so all we have learnt is that there is a lot of very bad immigration lawyers out there
(e) THANK GOD for Marlene Hemmings she will first determine if there is any merit for your case,
she will first for free do an indepth study, analysis, research to determine if it can be resolved
and if not she will honestly tell you if she can take on your case or not, so she will not waste
your time or money
C. WHAT DID SHE DO FOR US:
1. She saved our lives because she immediately realized what our problem was
it was circumstances beyond our control that ultimately and unfairly would have destroyed us
2. We did everything honestly and right our whole lives, we are very good human beings and
global citizens and Marlene saw immediately how unfair we were treated
3. if it was not for her immediate and dilligent action we would not have any life today
Marlene responded so quickly and knew exactly what to do to remedy our problem
4. she helped us by simplifying the whole process so that it was easy
(a) to give her only the much needed information and documents, so that no time goes wasted
(b) she completed all forms very fast, neat and complete because we had little time
(c) she mailed it to us we signed and sent it back and she filed it in a record time
(d) she followed up with us constantly & periodically keeing us calm & nutured us through
process
(e) she is very resillient and anticipate things in advance, so that at all times we know everything
D. WHY HIRE HER ?
She cares beyond the normal scope of her profession; she does everything with the greatest
passion / love; she gives you and your unique situation/ case the most personal attention
you will ever get and if she can not find an answer or resolve your case then nobody can
You do not have to do any research, you do not have to think anymore, do not hesitate,
call her immediately, write an e-mail BE QUICK
31 Aug, 2013 by Tim
“Marlene Hemmings is simply phenomenal, she is always available to provide support and advice. She is always on top of my case and provides prompt updates. Her knowledge about immigration law is above any other immigration attorneys in California. She expedites our case with the utmost confidence and speed, we are truly grateful for her hard work and guidance throughout the proceedings. She is very helpful, informative, professional, honest, and generally concerned about our status. She is always there when I needed her. She tries to find solutions for our immigration problems in every aspects. She is always prompt in addressing our concerns thru email and phone."
"I cannot speak highly enough of Marlene Hemmings, and her ability to do what she does so well! She always reassures me and sets my mind at ease and makes the experience completely stress free! She always has the time to listen to my concerns, and always finds a way to make me feel better! She always keeps me informed if there is some latest laws that she thinks would benefit me. Marlene is awesome attorney. If you want the best, I highly recommend the Law Office of Marlene Hemmings.”
- Tim
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19 Apr, 2012 by Hendrika
Ms. Cohen is the most respectful, knowledgeable, and caring attorney I have ever had the privileged to hire, and I've hired more than a few. Despite the fact she has only been licensed for a year her understanding and comprehension of the law is extensive and her professionalism unparalleled.
She does all the things you're paying her to do, represent you, call and email you back, (you'd be surprised how many don't!) show up on time for court appearances as well as meetings with you and opposing counsel, fully researching, preparing, and filing all the required documents and forms in a timely manner and has the insight, knowledge, and expertise to advise you in your case. She's also smart and sensible and well spoken to you, as well as other attorney's and especially judges.
What takes Ms. Cohen far above the competition is her loyal and caring attitude, something that I have paid over $50,000 in the past trying to find. It doesn't matter if you're paying someone $400 an hour, you can't pay them to care. Ms. Cohen is the exception, she is invested in her clients and in their causes. She is not only a wonderful and talented attorney but a good, kind, and genuine person, the kind of person you want in your corner.
To date Ms. Cohen has represented me in cases regarding child support, child custody, mediation, and contempt. I've also consulted with her in regards to financial and entertainment law. Her rates are very reasonable considering the service you're receiving. I would highly recommend Ms. Cohen and will continue to use her for all of my legal needs.
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07 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous
I have had quite alot of run-ins with the law and I can say that this lawyer, Mr. Higgins, has been the most efficient and hard working counsel I have ever witnessed in any court. He is smart, quick witted, confident, and very supportive of his client. I do not plan on being in another court room again, but if I was, there would be no other lawyer that I would want representing me then Mr. Higgins!
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24 Feb, 2023 by Karen
There are so many points that add up to a 5-star rating for Ben Mironer. He did everything possible to defend our case and our prayers were answered. He developed a strong defense that resulted in the best court ruling possible! Ben is so conscientious and professional and he truly represents his clients with remarkable honor and respect. He established clear and consistent communication throughout the case and always welcomed any questions with patience and he provided honest and straightforward advice. His confidence in planning a defense and leading us through it was such a relief. I would recommend Ben to anyone who is looking for dependable and expert legal representation. He is absolutely a 5-star choice.
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15 Aug, 2019 by Eric
From the initial call to the decision in court, Ben was trustworthy and a pleasure to work with. Out of the six lawyers I spoke with, Ben was the only one that believed in my case against the DMV. His communication always comes from a place of compassion and understanding. Needless to say he WON our writ against the DMV when everyone else said I didn't have a chance.
We won our initial writ and the DMV decided to appeal to a higher court. Needless to say, Ben took on the new case and was equally communicative and helpful. Ben always made the time to talk and provide updates. I never had to speak with anyone other than Ben himself where he was continually demonstrate full understanding and interest in my case. We won again, and again I owe it to the amazing representation I had with Ben.
I would and will refer any friend of mine to Ben. His ability to see the law at a human level is second to none. In the most stressful time of my life I was able to put my trust in Ben. Thank you again sir, everyone else do yourself a favor and give Ben a call!
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16 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
Ben Mironer personally handled my case from the beginning to the end. He consulted me at every step of the way. Not only was he knowledgeable, he helped calm my nerves on a very stressful circumstance. He genuinely cares about you, and is vested in your success. He's also a great criminal attorney to boot. He knew all the ins and outs of how to defend my case. Aside from getting a great result I made a friend for life. It really makes a big difference hiring a great lawyer.
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