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Exceptional courtroom performance and negotiating power
“Mr. Farahan is the criminal defense attorney that you often see in the movies...sharp, articulate, and can kick ass in the courtroom.”
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Highly respected and well-known in the legal community
“I was impressed by how well known & respected he was in the court system.”
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Compassionate and helps clients through difficult legal processes
“Very compassionate & aware he made a horrible experience easier as I was walked through the process in the beginning & throughout.”
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Achieves excellent outcomes for clients, including getting charges dismissed or reduced
“Bob was able to get my embezzlement charge dropped, and was able to bring my felony charge down to a misdemeanor in the worst courthouse ever. Probably saved my life!!!”
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Provides personalized attention and communication with clients
“From the first time I talked with Bob, he made us feel at ease and took the time to answer any and all questions we had, we didn't feel rushed at all and he encouraged us to reach out to him with any other questions or concerns we had.”
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21 Dec, 2022 by Tee
I recently worked with Bob on a legal matter and was thoroughly impressed with his professionalism and dedication to his clients. From the start, Bob made it clear that he was committed to fighting for the best possible outcome in the courtroom. He was attentive to my needs and always made sure to keep me informed about the progress of my case.
One of the things I appreciated most about Bob was his ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts in a way that was easy for me to understand. He was patient and always willing to answer my questions, no matter how trivial they may have seemed.
In addition to his expertise in the legal field, Bob also showed a genuine care for his clients. He truly looked out for my best interests and went above and beyond to ensure that I was comfortable and confident throughout the legal process.
I highly recommend Bob to anyone in need of legal representation. He is an excellent lawyer and an even better person. Overall, it was a pleasure working with him and I am grateful for all of his hard work and dedication.
23 Mar, 2021 by Vahag
Bob is absolutely one of the best Attorney's you will ever come across, he's an amazing attorney that actually cares about his clients, he's literally one of the best out there. We are so grateful to him for what he was able to do for us. He's the type of person that restores your faith in a profession that you had lost faith in, a real example of what an attorney should be. Me and my wife had given our case to what you would refer to as a sleazebag attorney, the type of attorney that gives a bad name to all other attorneys, he literally stole our money, made us feel like s**t, and left us with no answers, so I had to find another attorney. Distraught and discouraged we found Bob on yelp, apprehensive at first to not have to go through anything like that again and hoping we find someone good, we called Bob. From the first time I talked with Bob, he made us feel at ease and took the time to answer any and all questions we had, we didn't feel rushed at all and he encouraged us to reach out to him with any other questions or concerns we had. I've dealt with other attorneys in my life before for many different reasons, so I know how attorneys behave in general, they keep you in the dark, you don't know what's going on, they don't call you back, some steal your money or charge more later than they originally quote, and you feel like your case doesn't matter in their whole scheme of things, I've only met like one other attorney who was our bankruptcy attorney that was really good. Bob gave great advice, fair prices, he was patient and took the time to answer and explain everything to us, and he did what he said he was going to do, also always called us at important times to keep us updated. We always knew what was going on and what the next step was going to be, and he handled everything so well that we felt that we were in really good hands. At one of these times he called us and gave us great news that our case was finally gonna be dismissed, me and my wife were going through so much stress at the time and after we got that call my wife started crying and we hugged because we knew that one challenge that we were so unfairly going through was getting closer to come to an end, and Bob made all that possible. Life is about love and helping others who are in need and Bob was a Godsend that helped us through this difficult time. Thank you again Bob we will never forget what you did for us at a time when we were going through so much stress and grief. Thank you so very much!
08 Jul, 2020 by Bri
I met Mr. Farahan through yelp scrolling through and meeting with several lawyers before choosing my representation. I was in a sticky situation and I’m glad it’s all solved and we’re at the end. I cannot emphasize enough how his professionalism and knowlege of the system, along with his passion helped at a very crucial time. Worth every penny. You can trust him to get the job done! His professionalism & knowledge in the court room was excellent. I was impressed by how well known & respected he was in the court system. Very compassionate & aware he made a horrible experience easier as I was walked through the process in the beginning & throughout. I would highly recommend Mr Farahan to family & friends if needing an attorney !! Thank you again!!
03 Feb, 2016 by Tom
Few words to describe Bob: dedicated, sharp, knowledgeable, great in communication.
I got trouble in some family incident. When i talked to Bob over the phone, he immediately understand the situation and come with good suggestions. So I go with him without consulting another lawyer. He proved my judgement.. He immediately find the best way to resolve my issue. He communicated with DA and convinced him to drop the case before the Arrainment court. I know it is not that easy. He made huge effort and communicate efficiently. During the whole process, he is very available, and I can feel he is not only working for money. He really want to help those in need of his knowledge, sharpness and relationship. This is why he is such a respectable one. I apprciate all he did for me, and I would recommend him confidently to any one who need help. Bob is the one who can make the best out of the your bad situation.
03 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
If your looking for a Patient, understanding, caring and effective lawyer and you want the best results of your case look no further than the Offices Of Bob Ferahan. Bob Met with me On A matter that could of left my life with cloudy storms instead he gave me the assurance he would do his best to fight my case and that in which he did. He got in that courtroom and had the case thrown out. Bob is efficient. He is one of many lawyers I've met who actually care about you and your family; and what a conviction may possibly do to your life if convicted. He is trust worthy and just the far by best. Bob thanks for keeping me out of trouble and for being so patient with me and my case. Will definitely be sharing your great work and hope to keep in touch. Kind regards, John
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