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07 Sep, 2024 by Kristina morrison
If you’re searching for an intelligent and honest attorney; look no further. After my mother’s passing, my wife and I wasted a lot of money with two big city attorneys trying to settle my mother’s estate, due to an issue with her Living Trust. After 2 years of frustration, I finally found Dennis Fordham. He solved and corrected the problem within 6 months for a very reasonable price. My wife and I were so pleased with Mr. Fordham’s professionalism, that we are now collecting our financials together, so that he can set up a Living Trust for us (problem free for our children)!
- Bob Morrison
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06 Sep, 2024 by Bob morrison
If you’re searching for an intelligent and honest attorney; look no further. After my mother’s passing, my wife and I wasted a lot of money with two big city attorneys trying to settle my mother’s estate, due to an issue with her Living Trust. After 2 years of frustration, I finally found Dennis Fordham. He solved and corrected the problem within 6 months for a very reasonable price. My wife and I were so pleased with Mr. Fordham’s professionalism, that we are now collecting our financials together, so that he can set up a Living Trust for us (problem free for our children)!
- Bob Morrison
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16 Jun, 2024 by Tommy rupp
Dennis created a living trust for my wife and I.
He even provided us with a digital copy of it.
He was very knowledgeable and professional and did a great job for us at a reasonable price.
I will highly recommend you to our friends.
Thank you Dennis Fordham
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25 Feb, 2025 by Rebecca grupe
If I could give Angela 10 stars, I would. She is absolutely amazing! If you are looking for a lawyer in the Lake County or Sonoma area, I highly, highly recommend her. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable about the ins and outs of the law, but she is also incredibly kind! We all have dealt with lawyers that are, for lack of a better word, jerks, and kind of look their nose down at you. This is 100% not Angela. She is kind, down to earth, and very intelligent. But don’t let her kindness fool you, she is a bulldog in every sense of the word. She will fight for you, like you were her own flesh and blood.
One of the worst things that could happen to you, is being accused of a crime. I myself faced a bogus charge from a jilted ex lovers new fiancé. This charge had the ability to take my career for me, and Angela made sure that did not happen. Court dates and court matters bring a huge amount of stress, but with Angela handling my case, I was able to take a breath and focus on work and my home life, and still know that my case was in the most capable of hands.
Lake county is a small place, but we are genuinely lucky to have such a big-time lawyer call this place home! If you’ve made it this far into this review, what are you waiting for, call her today! You are going to want somebody behind you that genuinely cares, who doesn’t see you as another number. Angela is the real deal; intelligent, kind, and a genuine bada** when it comes to fighting for your rights!!!
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11 Feb, 2025 by Erinn whitmer
Angela Carter is an incredibly compassionate and empathetic person. She is also an excellent attorney. She expressed deep concern for what I had been through and turned an embarrassing and upsetting situation into something I could use to learn and grow. For years unfortunate circumstances and stressful life events pushed me in and out of a dark place with addiction. Getting out of that harmful cycle was like a puzzle. I was horrified when my inability to cope in a healthy way put me on the wrong side of the law, on more than one occasion. I came to her office feeling defeated and Angela was with me every step of the way. Today I’m on a path of healing and Angela was instrumental in helping me get there.
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21 Jan, 2025 by Mark johnson
Angela absolutely encompassed all that anyone would hope for in an attorney. She managed to calm my nerves, explain how she felt things might go, and everything thing happened as she said…. and more so. She’s absolutely brilliant and a bright star for the Lake County community. She just makes it a better place. She not only did what she said she was going to do… but far beyond and I am so very grateful. 🙏
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22 Aug, 2024 by Tory
Thought you were going to mendocino?
Call me.
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01 Mar, 2024 by Rohit mehta
Don't hire him he don't care about your case he care about only money he don't work for u he work for DA if google allows me 0 stars wll give him 0 stars
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01 Jun, 2023 by Shane valencia
11 Jul, 2012 by Geraldine
Mary took charge of my problem with closing my business and getting a Bankruptcy Court to declare on the first time we went to Santa Rosa. She was prepared and had everything perfectly done so that we were only in front of the gentleman who makes the decision for about five or ten minutes and it was over! She is terrific and I would recommend her to anyone and everyone.
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13 May, 2018 by Kirsten
I hired Thomas Quinn in Aug 2016 to defend me in a civil case brought by the prior owner of my house that claimed I didn't pay for it. Tom was proficient at both filing and gathering relevant documents for the court. He came to my house a few times to interview and prepare my witnesses. The trial went for 3 days before a jury of 8 people in May 2017. Tom has experience selecting juries and is familiar with the people and proceedings of the court. He speaks and dresses well, is very organized, and was well prepared for my trial. The trial ended with all the jury voting in my favor!
Then the case went to the Appeals Court in San Francisco in April 2018. We were not required to attend but we went because Tom is extra cautious. The case was recently dismissed from there.
Tom tells me there's still more to come. I believe that with his continued help the eventual conclusion will be positive.
I highly recommend Mr. Thomas Quinn's legal services!!!
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31 Jul, 2024 by Debbie
Anthony provided clear and concise explanations of my case and the legal process. His expertise empowered me to make informed decisions. I appreciate his direct and straightforward approach.
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18 Nov, 2012 by Steve
I was I was referred to Edward Savin by a friend he successfully represented in a criminal case. My case had to do with resolving a debt collection matter. I found Mr. Savin to be a skillful strategist and very adept at negotiation. The case was settled for a fraction of what I might have had to pay. I appreciated his empathy as well as the tenaciousness with which he approached my case.
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23 Aug, 2011 by Harte
In 1997 Mr. Savin guided me through the process and represented me in a divorce/custody case. His representation resulted in receiving full custody of my son ... My son is now 21 and a success.. Thank you Edward for your passion for what's right and your guidance in a very difficult time in my life.
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07 Nov, 2024 by Anonymous
Chelsea is very experienced in all aspects of family law and was able to anticipate my questions in advance of hearings. I am grateful for her wisdom.
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15 Mar, 2024 by Josh nix
03 Feb, 2024 by Bilboinnh
Mary was very helpful with answering our general questions and prompt in returning our calls. Very professional!
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20 Jun, 2023 by Karen dana miller
21 Sep, 2024 by Joseph
Ana was all over the place mentally. Lost paperwork and evidence I handed over to her. Delayed having our case closed to add more time to the bill. We both agreed on an amount and when I payed her she wanted more money. I told her she didn't have mine or my children's best interests in mind and had to terminate her from representing myself and my next appearance without her I closed my case and got everything that I was fighting for. Would not recommend her services to anyone
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06 May, 2024 by My business
Awful!!!
This lady is very nice person. I would NOT recommend her as a lawyer at all. I hired her, she dug up what she called a "companion" case and that case became her focus, me and mine becoming collateral damage. She had me do some of her work, she is very defensive, she runs around like a chicken with her head cut off talking about she has ADD, she gave me no guidance at all. None. I expected her to sit me down and let me know what to expect that's why I hired her. I could have lost all by myself. After she lost my case, in her pursuit of the "companion" case, rendering me unable to ever see my granddaughter. She asked me if I wanted her to continue on the "companion" case. I told her I had no more money. She said 'you do, actually, said she still had the two last checks for MY case. One was a $2750 check and the other was at $275 check. After she lost my case I expected her to return those checks. She did not. She cashed them. She lost my case with devastating consequences and then had the audacity to cash the two last checks totaling $3,025. Money grubber. Not on her game. I do not recommend.
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24 Feb, 2024 by Sarah steele
13 Mar, 2015 by Anonymous
as a appointed attorney Ms Judy Conard did absolutely nothing for me but stir me in the opposite direction of getting my son...I am thouroughly convinced that it takes 5000 dollars to get a attorney to breathe......there are so many things conard did not tell me I cant even beging to tell you!! All she would say to me is "what do you want" well how in the hell would I know since I am not the flipping attorney and don't know the laws...communicating to her was like communication to a 5 year old....it was awful I wanted to scream when I was dealing wih her but I couldn't because I didn't want to half the court appoint me a new lawyer....and start all over...THROUGH MY ENTIRE CASE I HIRED A ATTORNEY ANNA GREGORIAN AND SHE IS THE ONLY ATTORENY WHO DID ANYTHING FOR ME...SO THE MORAL OF THE STORY IS MONEY TALKS THIS WOMEN WILL NOT FIGHT FOR YOU BECAUSE SHE SEES HER COLLEAGUES EVERYDAY AND WONT CHALLENGE THEM IN ANYWAY SHAPE OR FORM..I SEE HER GOSSIP IN THE COURT HOUSE I HAVE WATHCHED HER MYSELF...I HAD TO CONSTANLYT TELL HER I AM NOT A ATTORNEY SO CAN YOU TALK LAW IN LAYMANS TERMS...I AM A PHARMACIST AND IT WOULD BE LIKE TALKING TO HER ABOUT DRUGS...BUSINESS SELLS THROUGH WORKD OF MOUTH NOW IT THROUGH INTERNET SO PEOPLE RETHINK IF YOU ARE GOING TO HIRE HER...I BELIEVE SHE WANTED RID OF ME SO SHE DID WHATEVER.......
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