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11 Jan, 2025 by S w
Terrible waste of time and money. Gave me a disorganized, computer deficit lawyer with no kids to scream at me the day before court for not taking my feverish children to school.
Fired him, changed court docs after I left.
Charged me 5,000 while NOT filing any paper work besides an answer to defend the night before court although we meet in person more than a week before. Hard to get an appt, sent endless emails and he was still confused at meeting.
Would not file many requested motions, had to be told three times before he could execute. His name is Jeffery Sales.
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25 Oct, 2024 by Itsuko suzuki
27 Jun, 2024 by Midnight sui generis (bjh of horsin around)
Got what I wanted and a little extra😉 The office gives early 2000’s disorganized musty school office but it’s there. Jeffy jeff was such a treat. I made this to remember him always 🤍🖤🤍 RIP to your pro bono family lawyer, but he’s built different 😘🤤
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19 May, 2022 by Lee
We hired Mr . Suzuki to do trusts for my husband and me and a third party trust for our son. Mr. Suzuki was referred to us as a specialist in that field. We hired him during covid which may be part of the issue, but we found him cold, difficult to communicate with, and VERY expensive. He charged us over $6500 to create our trusts but then refused to help determine if the paperwork had been executed correctly (because of covid we were not allowed in their office and we were working with different notaries in different countries -- at great expense). His office also refused guide us in funding our trust. We now have to pay another attorney to do it. My advice is to use Sterling and Tucker -- they are much better to deal with, are specialists, care about their clients, and follow you through until your expensive document is complete. We have spent a lot of money and have nothing of value to show for it.
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13 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
Scott did an outstanding job of informing us and preparing for us the best "Trust" scenario for my parents. He saw to it that our entire Family's best interests were taken into account. Asset protection and future health care objectives were all taken into account. I truly appreciate the efforts and the Professionalism exhibited by his Firm! I would definitely recommend this outstanding individual to one and all!
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12 Apr, 2015 by Sherry
Scott was referred to me by my financial planner. It took a while to get a consult but he was definitely worth the wait. Really knows his stuff and was very patient with my family who had so many questions. Gave us different options and mapped out each plan thoroughly for us. Very friendly staff and overall comfortable to work with.
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23 Oct, 2014 by Noel
Jim has been my lawyer for over 25 years and has handled 2 divorces, passport renewals, Green cards and referred a great tax attorney. I consider him a friend as well as a lawyer and can always depend on him to get things done.
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16 Oct, 2014 by Emelyn
Jim handled a difficult immigration case and my divorce. He is direct and straight to the point, yet funny! His easy-going nature really put me at ease, especially since i was already going through a really tough time. Everyone at the immigration office knows him and seems to like him too. I could have fought my ex-husband on the divorce but Jim's sage advice kept us on civil terms, which cost me a lot less money. I have referred several friends to him and everyone came out on top. Really glad i found someone experienced, knowledgeable, and hilarious to boot.
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30 Aug, 2014 by Anonymous
Mr. Stanton never submits requirements early or before the due date. He always procrastinates at the last minute. Speed is vital. He is easily annoyed when asked too many questions. Mr. Stanton should work on being more responsive to his clients.
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17 Oct, 2024 by Gabriela
Worst service ever. I hired and paid him in full on August first, by October 10, nothing was done in my case, no matter how much I pushed... now, he is withholding my money and stopped answering me. Absolutely worst experience ever. If you really need legal help, he is not the way... hell leave you hanging and keep your money.
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06 Sep, 2024 by Emily belloso
01 Aug, 2024 by Joseph
I can’t thank Edward Smith enough for his incredible support during a very challenging time. When I needed him most, he showed up during my civil TRO hearing and knew exactly what to say to ensure I didn’t sabotage my own case. His professionalism and ability to navigate the legal world with ease were truly impressive.
Edward Smith fought tirelessly against my wife’s demands, which were more than I could afford, and he wouldn’t settle for anything less than fair. His dedication and expertise made all the difference in my case. If you’re looking for a lawyer who will stand by you and fight for your best interests, look no further than Edward Smith. Highly recommended!
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28 Jul, 2023 by Anonymous
Keola helped me to resolve our legal dispute and also displayed that he genuinely seemed to care about my well being and was a lot more personable than other attorneys. I won and am happy.
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13 Jul, 2023 by Anonymous
Provided legal service in professional manner and gained our trust along the way. Compared to the other potential attorneys, he was the most personable and made process as painless as legal disputes can get.
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17 Apr, 2020 by Anonymous
This lawyer was held on retainer though a legal service company. When my issue was referred from my home office to the local one, Fong was assigned. I'll leave aside the horrid service I received on the phone from his office for 3 days but eventually I got though to him. His help was to refer me to another attorney to do the work he is paid to do. I told him that he wasn't very helpful and that I was referred to his office through the legal service company. He then hung up on me. What a worthless lawyer.
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02 Nov, 2024 by Dr. stephanie han
Sharp. Wise. Insightful. Thoughtful. Articulate. Honest. I highly recommend Francis T. O'Brien.
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01 Mar, 2022 by Liz rouse
Not very helpful. Interrupted me many times when i tried to speak and spoke over me
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07 Nov, 2017 by Private private
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09 Sep, 2020 by Bradley t.
I trust Mr. Chen with all my legal problems. I have referred at least two friends to him and he has been extremely helpful. He is a professional and will always go the extra mile to keep you safe. What I really appreciate from Mr. Chen especially in this day and age is that he will get the job done without any reminders. It's simple peace of mind. When I have a problem, I know he'll take care of it.
Mr. Chen helped me out by resolving a dispute that I had, but more than that he has helped me with a variety of different legal issues. He is always available by phone and email and is very responsive. He's proactive and let's me know when problems arise or when something needs to be done. I can not stress how big of a help he has been to my family. I appreciate his help and advice.
If you are wondering how to navigate your own legal issues I would give Mr. Chen a call. He is one of the few people I really trust.
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03 Jun, 2020 by Elsa n.
I called his office numerous times and left messages. Not sure if it's due to Corvid19, however he should at least call back
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22 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
My poor mother is lost in a 20+ year divorce case and lost her court records in a fire. She turned to Micky hoping for some relief and answers. Instead, she demanded she see a divorce decree or recommended that my mother return to her old attorney… if she had listened to my mother or even cared, she would know we need help obtaining copies of court records, that a decree might not exist, and that the previous attorney did not see the case through.
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02 Nov, 2020 by David
I had been trying to get divorced for 10 years. I went through five divorce attorneys before Micky. The previous attorneys didn't seem to want to understand my situation and consequently we got nowhere.
Micky was different, she listened to me, she asked questions, she studied my financial details and she came up with a solution that allowed me to get divorced without going to trial.
I am forever indebted to Micky for getting me my divorce.
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09 Nov, 2017 by Scott
I've known Miss Yamatani both personally and professionally for 20 years. Micky is extremely hard working person who sincerely cares for the well being of her clients.
After being let down numerous times by numerous lawyers I started to believe the stereotype of, "no such thing as an honest lawyer". However, Micky's persistent example of professional integrity was a breath of fresh air. She is an expert at her craft!
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24 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
I am very disappointed with this man, only interested of what he is going to get from the case.
Not sincere, not even interested unless $$$$
Question he asked, , do you have life insurance?
And then at the end of the visit , will you give me a hug .
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22 Jan, 2016 by Jan
One of a kind! In addition to being an expert in his field, he is honest, kind, patient and understanding. His rates are more than fair, and he is always more than willing and able to go beyond the call of duty. He has been my lawyer and trusted friend for more than 15 years.
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01 Nov, 2023 by Anonymous
Molly did almost no work on my case at Greg Ryan and Associates. Molly was not prepared for the trial. Molly never reached out to me for anything, I had to reach out to her for anything regarding the trial on several occasions. Molly contradicted herself in court, and misled me, her client. I was told we were going to try to fight for a few things (what I petitioned her help for) and she did NONE of them. Molly Turpin is definitely not a lawyer I want defending me or fighting for my interests.
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14 Dec, 2019 by Anonymous
Molly Turpin represented me in my custody case which was complicated because it involved me moving my child out of state and the father not agreeing with it. My child lived with his father his entire life but wanted to live with me in another state. This was not an easy case. Molly is fair and compassionate to both sides. I believe in fairness and hence offered my ex a settlement with an appropriate visitation schedule. Molly was always honest about what could happen and kept me apprised of strategy. She advised me of what I should do to strengthen my case. It took a year to reach a decision because we initially filed in the state I lived in and then Hawaii decided that I should file there. Molly tried her hardest to keep it in the state I was in despite the fact that she would make more if the case was tried in Hawaii. Ultimately, it was not her fault that the case was tried in Hawaii. Every time we went to court, she always showed up before opposing counsel and was way more prepared. I ended up winning full physical and legal custody despite many opinions that I wouldn’t. I consulted with almost every family lawyer and decided to hire Molly because of her extensive knowledge in my situation. If you hire Molly, you will find that she will fight for you no matter how complicated your case is. Thank you Molly!
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06 Sep, 2024 by Emily belloso
09 Jul, 2024 by Christian brown
I've had an absolutely terrible experience. He took a 5.5k retainer, my case was moved to Canadian Courts, and now he's failing to respond, not returning the retainer, and appears to be attempting to steal my money.
These actions have been preventing me from acquiring the appropriate legal representation.
I strongly advise staying away from this law firm.
UPDATE:
He ended up padding the bill when asked for a refund of the retainer. Charged me for text messages and emails that he never responded to including messages listed below were I requested my funds be returned.
"You are negatively impacting my ability to secure legal counsel and leaving me with no other
options but to explore pursuing a civil case against your firm.
If my money isn't returned this week, I'll be pursuing a civil case as well as filing a complaint
with the Hawaii State Bar Association. This is absolutely ridiculous." CHARGED me $55.
"Are you planning on returning the funds at all?
It's very concerning that my requests have gone unanswered." NO RESPONSE and CHARGED another $55.
"Good morning,
We secured a lawyer in Ontario to handle the extradition/child custody. Would it be possible to
return the remainder of the retainer? If the case ends up coming to Hawaii, we can send resend
a retainer. Funds are just tight at the moment." NO RESPONSE and CHARGED another $55.
"Hello,
Are you able to help me formulate the response to the OCL report? This is my draft so far.
OCL Response .docx" NO RESPONSE and CHARGED another $55.
I think everyone can see the trend. I strongly advise looking elsewhere for a lawyer.
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15 Jun, 2024 by Robert richardson
Ed charges 5k and doesn’t do his work for you , he doesn’t return your calls , he doesn’t follow up on emails , he doesn’t answer your email. He says he will meet you and don’t show up or even call .
He is the worse I’ve hear of , warning he will take you for your hard working money , and then send you a bill that is made up of things he didn’t do.
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22 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous
Mr. Ignacio was the best attorney I could have purchased for the petitioner in my case. Not only was he an hour late for my court date, he never replied to my emails or consulted with me prior to my court date. He essentially was my accusers attorney and made it impossible for me to seek recourse. He told me after my case was finalized to move back to Europe. My accuser thanked Mr. Ignacio, shaked his hand and patted him on his back. I was 100% misrepresented by Mr. Ignacio and was charged $2500.00 an hour to be stabbed in the back. Mr. Ignacio should have shot me in the head.
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26 Oct, 2015 by William
Mr. Ignacio represented myself vs Hawaii back in August 2015 for harassment. The demeanor in the court room towards Mr. Ignacio was nothing but respect and he seemed highly liked in the court room. Very pleased with the outcome and it could of been a lot worse. *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED* if you are a service member. He looks out for us.
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06 Aug, 2015 by Joyce
I am disgusted with how you "defended" my mom. I took at look at her papers and you didn't explain half of what was on there to her. This shouldn't have made it to this point if you even asked my mom what happened from her point of view. You clearly don't care about your clients. You need to rethink your ethics and career choice. An attorney is supposed to bring out the truth. You didn't.
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24 Aug, 2022 by Kenneth mcclintock
Calling Nelson goo a sleazy attorney would feed his ego as he takes pride in bottom feeding. I am saddled with indefinite conditional release from the state hospital and goo has neglected me since he took over as court appointed attorney in December of 2019. He hasn't cfalled me on the phone since October of 2020. He is paid a flat rate by the court to defend me and he doesn't do anything to so that his pay check will continue. I filed a complaint against him with the office of disciplinary council and after a 14 month investigation the findings were ruled confidental. The motion filled by the public defender in 2013 that got me in this mess wasn't stamped by the criminal justice division of the attorney Generals office meaning the pd didn't have permission to fill the motion and goo told the judge that the matter was frivolous. At the last hearing the judge refused to give me a new attorney
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26 Oct, 2015 by Anonymous
I believe he did the best thing he could've done to every single case he has done. Now sometimes things don't go the way you want it to be, and that's just how it will go. My case can be good as yours, and it's great for my case btw. BUT, do not get your hopes up if your actions put you somewhere in deep sh*t. If you have a sh*tty history that doesn't help your case whatsoever then, don't expect ANY ATTORNEYS to do a better job. I didn't expect anything out of him, but by giving him the information he needed, we won. In most of it since I was on probation, but that's better than jail time, honestly.
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02 Aug, 2015 by Vicki
"I had read the reviews after I hired Nelson Goo, but I had to go on my gut instinct. I felt he led me in the most positive way to win my cases. I had regular email contact with him, and I found all the information he requested, and he delivered it in a very professional manner. I trusted him, and I am thankful that I did. I had an assault case in family court dropped by the prosecutor before it ever went to trail, and I had my TRO dismissed by the plaintive before we even had to defend the case, because he played the cases moment by moment, listening to me when I gave suggestions, and looked for the weaknesses in the cases. He was prepared and clam, when I was nervous and scared. I am a very happy that I trusted him. I hope this response helps whoever reads this knowing that not all people who win, write their responses, it is usually the ones who are frustrated and upset. Not all cases can be won just because you want them to be won, it takes evidence and it takes knowing how to present the evidence. I felt Nelson listened to me, and helped direct me in the best possible way I could go to beat these cases. I had listened to two other lawyers before I picked Nelson, and you should do the same thing before you choose a lawyer. Let them spell out what they think they can do for you, before you make a choice. Nelson told me he could get the case dropped, and he did it. He told me what I wanted to hear, but he explained why he thought he could win. Then I got him all the evidence he needed, I helped him, i didn't depend on him to get the evidence. I took part in my case. I got the phone records, I took the voice messages and put them on CD's, and I took the photos to the Costco and had them enlarged. Nelson told me what I needed to do, and I did it. I didn't sit back and expect him to do all the work and then wonder why I lost the case when I was paying him. I paid him for his experience in the court room, and then I worked on my case just as hard as he did. I needed a voice of reason and he seemed to understand the courts and how they were going to respond. I am posting this to let others know that he does do good work."
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09 Apr, 2014 by Anonymous
Mr Suemori represented my daughter in a June 2007 illegal eviction case. Mr Suemori sought $125,000 in damages, but after paying him $25,000 in August 2012 he settled for $5,000. We asked an attorney to review the docket sheet and discovered Mr. Suemori had done little-no formal discovery and taken no depositions. He never gave us a timeline estimate of completion or cost estimate as promised. His firm repeatedly requested documents of my daughter that she already provided. He was often responsiveness and was not good about updating us on his proceeding during the 5 year case. We have yet to see any sincere effort on his part to rectify this situation.
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09 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
I hired Ms. Tse to handle a family estate probate case 18 months ago. My father passed away in California with a living trust but had not deeded over his studio condo in Waikiki to his living trust while he was still alive. It was a no sweat and most straightforward probate case. I, the estate executor and representative, provided her with all the information she needed. I executed every court document expeditiously and correctly so the case closed in a few months without a question or court appearance. I didn’t challenge her fee given she was referred to me by my friend in Honolulu. However, I couldn’t justify how I paid her for that amount for an easy case like that. I will likely not use this lawyer again in the future.
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