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Anthony Earl Galyean, experienced Debt Collection, Government attorney in Marysville, CA with 9 reviews
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05 Sep, 2023 by Randy thomas
David did an amazing job representing my wife. I recommend him or his son to anyone needing representation.
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24 Jul, 2023 by Patti bell
David and Jim Vasquez are highly professional and competent attorneys! I highly recommend them.
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03 Nov, 2022 by Patricia brown
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Landon Thurston Little, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Marysville, CA with 23 reviews
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21 Feb, 2025 by Dani wheeler
I hired Jared to represent me on two different occasions. Once in 2023 for a school district/educational case and then once again in 2025 to establish a child support order. In these types of issues I will always hire Jared. He provides a no-nonsense service. He will be honest with you on the probable outcomes of your case. He won’t fill you with false hope or cater to your emotions just to fill his pockets. If you are looking for a trustworthy attorney for the Yuba County area, he is it!
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17 Sep, 2024 by Queen bee
Very disappointed with Jared’s performance in custody case involving my grandchildren; he failed to provide pertinent information to the court that is detrimental to the safety any welfare of my grandchildren, who will now be unsupervised during visits with their drug addicted, bio-mom, who has been absent from their lives for the better part of the past 5+ years, and keeps questionable company, whom my grandchildren will now be exposed to and influenced by. If you need/want an aggressive attorney, Jared is NOT the one to call; he is timid and shy, and he does NOT listen to his client, nor relay his client’s concerns to the court. Jared does NOT speak up in court; he just allowed the other parties attorney to walk all over him! They say, if you want a job done right, do it YOURSELF, or hire a WOMAN to do it!!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Shane okuda
Great lawyer and just all around great guy highly recommended
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David John Collins, experienced Child Support, Domestic Violence attorney in Marysville, CA with 3 reviews
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14 Oct, 2017 by Jared and rosa
I hired Mr. Colllins for my child support modification. I am happy that I hired Mr. Collins. He got right to work with a pending deadline to respond, and listened to all my cares and concerns and voiced them for me at court. I've been to court for this same exact reason before without representation, and I know for a fact the outcome would've been different without Mr. Collins. I consulted with other attorneys prior to speaking with David, but he's the only one that gave me hope and that can mean a lot during stressful times. Mr. Collins fought for me in that courtroom, and if that's what you're looking for, I strongly recommend David.
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22 Sep, 2017 by Michelle
Very knowledgeable and hardworking Thankyou for all the hard work you put into getting things done, appreciate you doing all you can do for us.
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07 Mar, 2014 by Robert
David J. Collins is very responsive to needs of his client, did a good job of keeping me informed throughout my case. He sets realistic expectations when it comes to establishing goals for my case. He does not promise what he cannot deliver, unlike other lawyers. He is handling my divorce case. His pricing is reasonable. He does not try to break your bank account in the process with unexpected costs for his services. David is very personable with his relationship with his client. He is easy to talk to, and easy to get in touch with. Even after hours. Overall, I am very satisfied with my business relationship with David. The guy has integrity, he has ethics. He is realistic with his expectations.
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Brant Joseph Bordsen, experienced Personal Injury, Real Estate attorney in Marysville, CA with 6 reviews
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05 Sep, 2023 by Randy thomas
David did an amazing job representing my wife. I recommend him or his son to anyone needing representation.
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24 Jul, 2023 by Patti bell
David and Jim Vasquez are highly professional and competent attorneys! I highly recommend them.
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03 Nov, 2022 by Patricia brown
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Fredric A. Worrell, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Marysville, CA with 11 reviews
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28 Jan, 2024 by Sandy gray
David is the best
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06 Jun, 2023 by Tiffany johnson
It was nice
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Kimberly Anne Steffenson, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Marysville, CA with 36 reviews
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21 Feb, 2025 by Dani wheeler
I hired Jared to represent me on two different occasions. Once in 2023 for a school district/educational case and then once again in 2025 to establish a child support order. In these types of issues I will always hire Jared. He provides a no-nonsense service. He will be honest with you on the probable outcomes of your case. He won’t fill you with false hope or cater to your emotions just to fill his pockets. If you are looking for a trustworthy attorney for the Yuba County area, he is it!
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08 Feb, 2025 by Rhonda chance
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17 Sep, 2024 by Queen bee
Very disappointed with Jared’s performance in custody case involving my grandchildren; he failed to provide pertinent information to the court that is detrimental to the safety any welfare of my grandchildren, who will now be unsupervised during visits with their drug addicted, bio-mom, who has been absent from their lives for the better part of the past 5+ years, and keeps questionable company, whom my grandchildren will now be exposed to and influenced by. If you need/want an aggressive attorney, Jared is NOT the one to call; he is timid and shy, and he does NOT listen to his client, nor relay his client’s concerns to the court. Jared does NOT speak up in court; he just allowed the other parties attorney to walk all over him! They say, if you want a job done right, do it YOURSELF, or hire a WOMAN to do it!!
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Patricia J. Bartlett, experienced Family Law attorney in Marysville, CA with 6 reviews
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05 Sep, 2023 by Randy thomas
David did an amazing job representing my wife. I recommend him or his son to anyone needing representation.
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24 Jul, 2023 by Patti bell
David and Jim Vasquez are highly professional and competent attorneys! I highly recommend them.
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03 Nov, 2022 by Patricia brown
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George Joseph Eigenhauser Jr, experienced Business, Personal Injury attorney in Marysville, CA with 6 reviews
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05 Sep, 2023 by Randy thomas
David did an amazing job representing my wife. I recommend him or his son to anyone needing representation.
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24 Jul, 2023 by Patti bell
David and Jim Vasquez are highly professional and competent attorneys! I highly recommend them.
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03 Nov, 2022 by Patricia brown
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Joseph Clayton Fraulob, experienced Social Security & Disability attorney in Marysville, CA with 50 reviews
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04 Dec, 2024 by Rodney garrett
Very knowledgeable attorney. He did an incredible job for us.
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01 Nov, 2024 by Anna hempel
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01 Nov, 2024 by Anna hemple
2019 Billy was treated with Dignity by Mr. Fraulob, Fiona and the entire staff. He was awarded a fully favorable decision just weeks after the Paradise fire (11/8/2018). Many, years / months of waiting for the doctors to finally diagnose the cause of the disabing pain, a few surgeries with little change. When the time came for the hearing all medical records were not available because even the local doctors and hospital had burned. Mr Fraulob was able to help guide the ALJ to an appropriate decision. When they advertise "WE WIN THE TOUGH ONES ". they are not kidding. Point being because of Mr. Fraulob and the staff,nBilly passed away just a couple of years later with dignity and a sense of self reliance. That was important to Billy. Thank you, just doesn't seem to be enough, for everything that was accomplished successfully!!! YET THANK YOU, A.H.
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Sheldon Chouteau Hadley, experienced Estate Planning, Real Estate attorney in Marysville, CA with 50 reviews
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04 Dec, 2024 by Rodney garrett
Very knowledgeable attorney. He did an incredible job for us.
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01 Nov, 2024 by Anna hempel
2019
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01 Nov, 2024 by Anna hemple
2019 Billy was treated with Dignity by Mr. Fraulob, Fiona and the entire staff. He was awarded a fully favorable decision just weeks after the Paradise fire (11/8/2018). Many, years / months of waiting for the doctors to finally diagnose the cause of the disabing pain, a few surgeries with little change. When the time came for the hearing all medical records were not available because even the local doctors and hospital had burned. Mr Fraulob was able to help guide the ALJ to an appropriate decision. When they advertise "WE WIN THE TOUGH ONES ". they are not kidding. Point being because of Mr. Fraulob and the staff,nBilly passed away just a couple of years later with dignity and a sense of self reliance. That was important to Billy. Thank you, just doesn't seem to be enough, for everything that was accomplished successfully!!! YET THANK YOU, A.H.
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Douglas Sheldon Hadley, experienced Litigation, Real Estate attorney in Marysville, CA with 50 reviews
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04 Dec, 2024 by Rodney garrett
Very knowledgeable attorney. He did an incredible job for us.
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01 Nov, 2024 by Anna hempel
2019
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01 Nov, 2024 by Anna hemple
2019 Billy was treated with Dignity by Mr. Fraulob, Fiona and the entire staff. He was awarded a fully favorable decision just weeks after the Paradise fire (11/8/2018). Many, years / months of waiting for the doctors to finally diagnose the cause of the disabing pain, a few surgeries with little change. When the time came for the hearing all medical records were not available because even the local doctors and hospital had burned. Mr Fraulob was able to help guide the ALJ to an appropriate decision. When they advertise "WE WIN THE TOUGH ONES ". they are not kidding. Point being because of Mr. Fraulob and the staff,nBilly passed away just a couple of years later with dignity and a sense of self reliance. That was important to Billy. Thank you, just doesn't seem to be enough, for everything that was accomplished successfully!!! YET THANK YOU, A.H.
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Sharn Jeet Kaur, experienced Consumer Protection, Personal Injury attorney in Marysville, CA with 51 reviews
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23 Nov, 2024 by Christina jess (christian brundage)
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15 Jun, 2024 by Franky gutierrez
One best lawyer and family member I have gotten me out every time thanks him I’m free still am and he will always fight for you never lose
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30 Mar, 2024 by Matthew tafoya
The best! hands down .
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Ilene J Jacobs, experienced Real Estate attorney in Marysville, CA with 52 reviews
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13 May, 2024 by Lynda barratt
Said they were unable to assist with a POA. :-(
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25 Mar, 2024 by Tong xiong
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31 Jan, 2024 by Nikki bruce
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Carl Robert Lindmark, experienced  attorney in Marysville, CA with 51 reviews
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23 Nov, 2024 by Christina jess (christian brundage)
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15 Jun, 2024 by Franky gutierrez
One best lawyer and family member I have gotten me out every time thanks him I’m free still am and he will always fight for you never lose
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30 Mar, 2024 by Matthew tafoya
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Ellen Nicole Doty, experienced Consumer Protection, Criminal Defense attorney in Marysville, CA with 52 reviews
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13 May, 2024 by Lynda barratt
Said they were unable to assist with a POA. :-(
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25 Mar, 2024 by Tong xiong
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31 Jan, 2024 by Nikki bruce
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Mohammad Mokarram, experienced Bankruptcy, Real Estate attorney in Marysville, CA with 0 reviews
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Frederick Joseph Gibbons, experienced Workers Compensation attorney in Marysville, CA with 6 reviews
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09 Jul, 2022 by Lyle dam
Everything that has been stated is 100% true. I was with these crooks for 5 years. I finally fired them, Fred was going after the wrong insurance Co. for that amount of time. To finish, Fred and Manda had siphoned off every last cent they could from my case, and not knowing this, I couldn't hire another attorney. I would be more than happy, to go after these crooks in criminal court.. I kept all my paper work Lyle Dam
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06 Oct, 2017 by Lisa
I agree with everyone else. Worst mistake I ever made was seeing this man. I have been his client for eight years. The only time you see him is the first visit, at the hearings and when you threaten to turn him into the state board. I feel sorry for the woman that work there.
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16 Dec, 2011 by Anonymous
This attorney is a joke, he never returns any phone calls and dose not keep you informed what so ever. I've tried so many times to get an appointment with him to discuss my case and I always get the same answer, leave your name and number and we'll be in touch....you guess it...never a return phone call or letter. Please do not use this attorney you would be better off with Charles Manson then him.
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Jared Hastey, experienced Domestic Violence, Employment / Labor attorney in Marysville, CA with 0 reviews
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Kelsi Lee Wheeler, experienced Child Support, Criminal Defense attorney in Marysville, CA with 0 reviews
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Roberto Marquez, experienced Criminal Defense, Personal Injury attorney in Marysville, CA with 0 reviews
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David R. Lane, experienced Child Custody, Criminal Defense attorney in Marysville, CA with 0 reviews
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Nicole Diane Delerio, experienced Estate Planning attorney in Marysville, CA with 0 reviews
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Manda Gibbons Olmstead, experienced Workers Compensation attorney in Marysville, CA with 0 reviews
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Laura Jane Williamson, experienced Workers Compensation attorney in Marysville, CA with 0 reviews
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Adelia Letts Litchfield, experienced Litigation attorney in Marysville, CA with 0 reviews
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Erin Gage Simonitch, experienced Family Law attorney in Marysville, CA with 0 reviews
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David Lon Bishop, experienced Litigation attorney in Marysville, CA with 0 reviews
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Charnel J James, experienced Bankruptcy attorney in Marysville, CA with 0 reviews
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Douglas S. Hadley, experienced Estate Planning, Landlord & Tenant attorney in Marysville, CA with 0 reviews
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Shiloh Aaron Sorbello, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Marysville, CA with 0 reviews
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