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05 Sep, 2024 by Ryan jimenez
No one ever wants to have to get a lawyer especially for something they didn’t do, but if you need one give Jessica a call and believe in her. From the first call to my last court date Jessica assured me that everything was going to be fine and listen to her advice. Thank you Jimenez Law Offices and thank you Jessica.
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03 Sep, 2024 by Andrew smith
I can not recommend Jessica Jimenez highly enough. She got me a result that far exceeded my expectations.
I had worked with her father, 13 years ago. He is now retired. This was my first time working with Jessica. Through all our communications she was personable, compassionate, and AVAILABLE. I've worked with higher profile attorneys in the past. Sometimes it's a struggle to get past the receptionist. Here you only ever speak with Jessica. Also, she will be the one working your case and appearing in court. I've worked with other attorneys who have several associates in their office or farm cases out. Jessica handles it all.
I was certain I was facing prison time as I'm a repeat offender and have served prison time recently. She got my case reduced to a misdemeanor. Then, most importantly she stood up for me in court when the DA wanted jail time. She managed to persuade the judge to give me probation.
I'm hesitant to list such specifics as I know all cases are different. And I did put in a great deal of work myself. But I never expected the result Jessica got for me.
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09 Feb, 2024 by Rayne hall
Wonderful, professional experience. I didn’t have do to a thing but be good and make my payments on time, she did everything else, and more!! I can’t say enough good things about her!!
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25 Sep, 2017 by Edward cross
An excellent asset to the legal community.
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01 Jun, 2017 by Randy foulds
Sebastian has handled many matters for me personally, and for my business. Professional, efficient and effective representation in every case. I will return to his office with any further legal needs without hesitation and I highly recommend his service.
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30 May, 2017 by Manuel cecena
I highly recommend Sebastian. He takes care of your needs and does more than expected from a representative. I give him a two thumbs up.
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03 Oct, 2024 by David shorey
Summer helped my business partner and I with business and personal bankruptcies which naturally was so sad to have to do but Summer and her team (Shout out to Teresa) helped us every step of the way and having known them now for a couple years I can say they provided service way above what was originally promised and over delivered in every way. Highly recommend them and am appreciate to them.
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25 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
Well I drove my car off a cliff, got hit with a Drug related DUI with nothing in my system, resisted arrest, and so on. Soda & Greenberg came to the rescue and was able to get me in a diversion program. Very professional and precise. If you want someone to have your back then this law firm would be the one to choose I give it a 5 thumbs up. Thank you David!
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28 Dec, 2023 by Mcarvajal
“I recently had the opportunity to work with Attorney David Greenberg at the Law Offices of Soda & Greenberg for a matter in criminal court. From the initial consultation through to the resolution of the case, Mr. Greenberg demonstrated the utmost professionalism, knowledge, and compassion. He was thorough in his approach, always kept me informed, and provided clear, strategic advice. His expertise was evident in the courtroom and played a crucial role in the positive outcome of my case. I am deeply grateful for his dedication and support throughout this challenging time. I highly recommend David Greenberg and the Law Offices of Soda & Greenberg to anyone seeking legal representation that is both effective and empathetic.”
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18 Apr, 2024 by David camou
The Law Offices of David and Chesley did outstanding work for my DUI case.
They were thorough and made me feel as I was their top priority at all times.
Gregory Woodward was my attorney and he was very professional and punctual.
If you are looking to hire a criminal defense attorney, choose David Chesley.
If my family or friends ever need legal help I will not hesitate to refer them to The Law Offices of David and Chesley.This criminal law firm was incredibly helpful, courteous, knowledgeable throughout the whole process.
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25 Oct, 2022 by Christine willinsky
Christopher Hickey and Miles Booth worked on my case and were professional and handled everything for me. Mr. Hickey showed up at all my court dates and I only had to show up the day the charges were dismissed because my ex-husband wanted to make up lies. Mr. Booth worked on the motion to get the charges dismissed. After every court date I got a follow up email letting me know how it was going. I was given their direct contact info right away. I would highly recommend.
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28 Jan, 2022 by Marcus rodriguez
I was in a car accident and luckily I called Tim. He was very professional and helpful, they treated me like family. Will continue to recommend Tim and his team to others.
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21 Aug, 2024 by Sharon
Let me start by saying this—I was unease about walking into this. I mean, who really wants to be in this situation, right? But the moment I met Jenny, all those uneasy feelings started to melt away. She gave us a fair and honest evaluation that really put our minds at ease. After talking with her, I felt like I finally got my peace back and hit the reset button. It’s clear now that this is the right path for our family.
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09 Aug, 2024 by Craig
After hiring attorney Jenny to handle my bankruptcy I realized what a fortunate decision I had made. She has been a class act from beginning to end and her staff, in my opinion, has been the best. Highly organized, superb social skills and so much more. I have NEVER been overcharged.
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06 Jun, 2024 by Susan
Ms Doling was extremely informative about the bankruptcy process. She was kind and supportive when sharing details. It started as only a 30 minute consult but I knew I wanted to work with her right away.
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19 Mar, 2018 by Marianne & kevin
We engaged Ed to help us in an action to recover the costs from a contractor &/or subcontractor for a failed tile floor installation on a major house renovation. We were pleased in every respect with the engagement. Ed was very upfront with us on possible outcomes to manage our our expectations rather than create false hope for his benefit. He recognized and accepted things we could do to keep his costs focussed in the value add services. And he and his team were professional and responsive throughout the multi-year process. While we ultimately prevailed in court, he helped us negotiate a reasonable settlement such that we felt wemoptimized the amount of recovery without pushing the other paries to a point of insolvency. We highly recommend Ed and his team.
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17 Mar, 2018 by Todd
Mr. Cross has been our "go to" at both Oakwood and BELFOR for many years now. Ed handles everything from contracts to litigation and is absolutely the most knowledgeable professional when it comes to the Restoration "World." With such great depth or experience in our business, we feel we have only one option for legal guidance. Law Offices of Ed Cross.
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16 Mar, 2018 by Anthony
I had a big issue with our contractor not performing and leaving us in a real bind. We reached out to Mr. Cross, not sure if he had any options or we were going to be left high and dry. Once the contractor was served with a demand letter and letter to preform, the fire was lit! And what seemed like a no hope situation turned out pretty well. None of this would have been possible without the help of Mr. Cross. THANK YOU
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07 Jun, 2021 by Christina m
Mr. Afsar was prompt, very personable, pleasant, straight forward and knowledgeable. He called
Me back with solutions and took the time to explain so that I can understand my options.
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04 Feb, 2021 by Kate
These guys were super understanding and helpful! Very rare to meet a lawyer that seems to really want to do right by you, but these guys are it! Thank you so much!
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08 Oct, 2020 by Anonymous
Amir is not only my first choice attorney, hes personable, and the kind of guy you would invite to all your family events. He makes consultations stress free, he brings customer service back to the business where most law firms are lacking this. I wouldn't look anywhere else without talking to Amir first, you won't regret it.
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11 Nov, 2023 by Anonymous
Dale was very helpful in handling my car accident, and gave much attention to the situation. He made sure I came out with the best possible outcome. I highly recommend his services for anywhere in Riverside County!
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05 Nov, 2023 by Kim w
I don’t think I’ve ever had so much attention from an attorney as I have with Dale. Didn’t matter the time of day or the day of the week… he responded. He picked up my call on a Sunday and he said “when there’s work to do, it doesn’t matter what day it is” He’s one of the best there is and he’s extremely experienced. He takes the time to really understand the issue and has an impeccable reputation for a reason. I highly recommend him.
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05 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
We were about to close on refinancing our home in the desert and we were needed an attorney review of the closing documents. The problem is we couldn't find an attorney in the desert who would complete the review quickly.
I spoke with Dale on a Tuesday, and he recommended an attorney who completed the review the next day and we were able to close on time. Amazing result!!!!
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03 Oct, 2024 by David shorey
Summer helped my business partner and I with business and personal bankruptcies which naturally was so sad to have to do but Summer and her team (Shout out to Teresa) helped us every step of the way and having known them now for a couple years I can say they provided service way above what was originally promised and over delivered in every way. Highly recommend them and am appreciate to them.
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14 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
Thank you to the wonderful Jessica. I appreciate her sitting down with my family while coming up with a game plan on how to take on my case. She was always very honest with my family and I. I appreciate you and your hard work
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02 Apr, 2024 by Adriana
Jessica DeSalva did a excellent job helping me with my case she’s a hard worker and she fights for her clients I will definitely recommend her I can not thank her enough for everything she did for me I appreciate her so much.
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22 Mar, 2022 by Joe
We were referred to Nikki by another of her clients after reaching out to three other attorneys in the area to draft a family trust. Nikki was by far the friendliest and most responsive. It was a pleasure meeting with her about estate planning as she made it all very understandable and affordable. We feel much more at ease knowing she's handled everything and can assist in the future.
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07 Mar, 2021 by Kaitlyn
Nikki was hired by me to deal with an unpleasant situation with my "landlord", which is actually a larger management company. Through no fault of my own, my apartment had been uninhabitable for nearly a month, and I could barely get them to acknowledge me. She sprang to action on my behalf immediately, never once backing down. In her interactions with my landlord, she somehow managed to be courteous yet authoritative and was quite effective in her communications. On a personal level, Nikki was knowledgeable, empathetic, responsive, reassuring, and exceedingly patient with me, continually going above and beyond what I ever could have asked or expected of her. She ensured that I knew that she was in my corner, and that she was dedicated to making things right for me. Not only did Nikki prevail for me, she took a weight off of my shoulders when I felt lost, alone, and ignored. She is not just a reputable, experienced lawyer whom I would hire again in an instant, but a truly special person as well. 100% recommend!
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28 Aug, 2020 by Elaine
I first hired Nikki Allen to get her help an issue concerning my father’s trust, of which I am a beneficiary. The trustee we had in place turned out to be engaged in illegal activity. Nikki quickly took control, had the trustee removed, and has been involved with me every step of the way since. There is no trust, real estate or probate matter that Nikki could not be an asset to. Working with Nikki on my father’s trust, made me realize that I needed to create a trust and redo the wills for my own family’s assets. Nikki worked with me to make sure that everything was put together according to my needs. I was extremely happy with the finished product. I can not recommend the work of Nikki Allen highly enough.
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18 Nov, 2020 by Jerry
Jeremy and his staff did a great job updating my estate planning documents. Jeremy made the entire process very efficient and he promptly delivered the final results. Everything was explained in easy to understand terms. I’m very satisfied with his services and would give him my highest recommendation.
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16 Sep, 2020 by Michele
I found Jeremy to be very knowledgeable and was more responsive than several other attorney's I deal with. I intend to utilize his services in the future.
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28 Aug, 2020 by J
Excellent service, office staff, attorneys. Wonderful document signing process. Would definitely use them again.
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17 Dec, 2015 by Michele
Anthony "Nino" Capobianco can easily hold the title "The Best Business Law Attorney". His knowledge of corporate and business law is extensive and precise. He knows what he is doing and follows through. My case was complex. Nino helped me understand and solved it in record time. Nino, along with his professional team, Derrick and Kat, worked nothing less than a miracle. I would without hesitation, recommend Anthony "Nino" Capobianco to anyone who needs or wants "The Best Business Law Attorney."
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27 Apr, 2015 by Steve
We have been using Nino Capobianco for 3-4 years for all our corporate & litigation matters and have been thrilled with his service. He responds quickly and always has creative and business minded solutions to our issues. His rates are reasonable and he is always accessible.
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15 Aug, 2011 by Susan
Always responsive and extremely knowledgeable. Has very helpful ideas and suggestions to guide us through any situation. We feel extremely fortunate to have his expertise.
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04 Dec, 2020 by Kathy
I gave Julia a 5 star review in 2012 after she stepped in and corrected the many errors in my parents’ estate plan that resulted from one of the “free lunch” seminars that are held in the desert.
She has continued to provide 5 star service every step of the way...from my mother’s death, property sales, a remarriage, and finally wrapping up my parents’ estate after my father’s death.
Julia’s extensive expertise in the law, taxes and real estate means you don’t need to involve multiple professionals—she can deal with just about any issue that comes up in a professional and timely manner.
My only regret is I no longer live in California, so I must find a new attorney. They will have big shoes to fill!
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07 Jul, 2020 by Ginny
After listening to Julia speak at our Women's Financial Boot Camp regarding estate planning, wills, probate, etc. I knew she was the attorney I wanted in the planning of our estate. All the way through the process, she delivered everything she promised and took my fear and dread out of the ordeal. I will recommend Julia to anyone in the Coachella Valley who inquires about estate planning.
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25 Mar, 2015 by Chris
Julia assisted my sister and I with our fathers probate down in California. We had previously been working with another attorney that literally did nothing for us. He dragged his feet and never even so much as present simple paperwork to the courts after 6 months of employing him as our representation. We promptly parted ways with that attorney and were directed to Julia. I can tell you that the work she did for us was a breath of fresh air. She was extremely prompt in all of her responses and thorough in her communication. She went to bat for us in court to try to get things sped along as the previous attorney had left us in a tight bind and delayed the probate closing by 6 months. I'am not an attorney but I do have a great background in client services and I can speak for my sister and myself by saying that Julia was a delight to work with and left both of us with a sense of ease knowing that she was getting everything done for us. I would recommend Julia to anyone. Thank you so much for your help!
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20 Sep, 2021 by John
Stephen is an outstanding attorney. He listened to my case and quickly realized the facts and the flaws. He has a high sense of ethics. Where others thought I had no case( I had released contingencies) Stephen helped to craft a winning strategy. He was very encouraging. My ernest money was returned, saving me much time, aggravation, and money.
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02 Apr, 2013 by George
Stephen has represented my company very effectively for contract disputes, collection issues and just as important, a strong defense when needed.
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24 Mar, 2013 by Anonymous
I can emphatically recommend Stephen Armstrong as a responsive and effective counsel on all cases I have brought to him. He has been especially helpful in dealing with the complex real estate matters I have sought his help on. He has extraordinary computer and digital navigation skills which enable him to access information, write briefs and respond to questions much faster than the many others I have worked with in the past.
Perhaps my favorite traits in Mr. Armstrong are his generally congenial and pragmatic personality. Unlike so many other attorneys who lull you into a state of dreary gloom and doom, Stephen remains upbeat and exudes an appropriate sense of humor that is so needed when the "going gets tough". In summary, he is not only an effective attorney, but also a truly good guy! I prefer to remain anonymous for legal reasons, but asure you I am not one of his relatives or college buddies, but rather a client that met him through a need for counsel. ~BH 3-24-2013
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02 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
Jessica was amazing! She showed up to court for me, relayed the information I needed, and gave me the outcome I was looking for in my case!
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25 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
Contacted a few lawyers from around the area and Jessica gave me the best quote! She explained her process of getting my case sealed and dismissed. She gave details on the online course, payment, and community service I needed to finish and by when. She also was very responsive when I had questions. She handled everything and I didn't have to fly out to California to deal with anything!
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24 Jan, 2024 by Betsy
I highly recommend Jessica Jimenez. She was professional and attentive. When I contacted her, I got a prompt response and a detailed explanation of what we needed to do. She handled our case swiftly and professionally. Being out of state, she handled everything and represented us, saving us from having to appear in CA. She communicated everything clearly and followed up. We appreciate everything she did for us.
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23 Jun, 2020 by Kristie
Mr.Rover is truly one of the best lawyers I’ve worked with. He has all the qualities that a great lawyer exhibits that separates him from others. He is professional, dedicated, and passionate about doing his job and doing it well. His communication is timely and his rapport and guidance is outstanding. Mr. Rover’s depth of knowledge and work ethic makes the legal process experience an enjoyable one. He gets results, done right, the first time. I highly recommend Mr. Rover!
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03 Jun, 2010 by Vincent
Mike is an excellent resource for me in my real estate development and construction businesses. He has been instrumental in business entity formation to protect me and my family's intertests; in the drafting of real property purchase agreements; with due diligence and feasibility; in title review; with toxic remediation issues; with equity partners and bank financing; in subcontract template creation and negotiating subcontractor (and their legal counsels' and insurance companies')-requested modifications; with licensing, insurance and bonding; SB-800 (the right-to-repair law) compliance and litigation; governmental regulations interpretation and appropriate response (i.e. - drafting development agreements, interceding for entitlements/land use issues and governing agencies delays, stormwater/erosion control compliance, wind/dust control, nuisance abatement, etc.); and project default/trustee's sale/bank foreclosure workout issues.
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24 Mar, 2010 by John
Mike Rover has been the attorney for myself and my company for approximately twelve years. Over that time, Mike has handled incorporations, contract and payment disputes with subcontractors, investor agreements, and construction lender matters with banks. As a single family home builder, I require an attorney with a broadbased and updated knowledge of the various potential matters that may arise in the course of my business. Mike possesses this knowledge and experience. Mike responds to my questions promptly and in an informative manner. Most important, Mike is trustworthy and understands my concerns with regards to a specific matter or with my business in general. Overall, I strongly recommend Mike Rover.
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29 Jul, 2019 by Nicholas
John was generous enough to give me of his time to hep me understand the legal parameters of my case. He was involved and took interest in my well being. In the future, if I ever needed a business attorney I would use John. Decency and kindness seem to be a part of his being, and that makes me trust him. I did not hire John because he provided me with all I needed to know without charging me. Thank you for your help.
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05 Oct, 2015 by Craig
In this day and age, we have many choices. As a private wealth manager, over the years I have enjoyed working with John Anderholt as he professionally yet kindly takes care of my clients Estate and Real Estate matters. If he doesn't have the answer you know he will research it for you. John is someone I trust, his intelligence and experience is valued in each transaction, I enjoy working with John client after client, and plan to do so going forward. Most importantly I appreciate his candor and willingness to point out 'red flags' in a matter that my clients otherwise would have ignored.
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01 Oct, 2015 by Reagan
I was referred to John Anderholt by a friend shortly after the my father's passing. Initially, I'd tried to manage the affairs associated with my father's estate on my own, and I quickly learned just how taxing and complex matters like these can become. (Uncharted territory for me, to say the least.) During my initial consultation with John, he helped me to make sense of everything, and quickly put me at ease. He was clear, relatable, and articulate, every step of the way. Shortly after putting things in motion, he successfully resolved the issues relating to my fathers estate, and did so with ease, care, and professionalism. He was truly a pleasure to work with, particularly given the challenging nature of my situation. I'm so very grateful to have found him.
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22 Mar, 2024 by Jason hershey
I'm a 2 sriker and presently fighting a case with Mr tanner .so far so good nice honest and very busy answers my questions and calls back so will keep you posted just hope he don't quit like the 4 other attorneys before him plus you got to respect his service to our country thank you Mr tanner now let's go fight for my writes NOT GUILTY
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06 Jul, 2023 by Anne nicolucci
05 Jan, 2023 by Cindy
I want to Thank “Z” as they call him , my attorney! It can be a long hard battle by yourself to fight ! Hand it to Jeannie Lagorio Law Group in Palm Desert , ca. she has the best team and together they will fight the legal world for you ! Thank you to “Z” - Larry , Valeria , Angelica , Sophia , Tina and their lovely receptionist and any team member I left out for handling every situation in every way.. you will experience a new way to manage the stress of your injury/ injuries by letting them take over .. be patient and you will get a great outcome !! They know every aspect and fight for what is right !!
Thank you Lagorio Law group ,
Sincerely
Cindy
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20 Feb, 2019 by Jessica
He helped me through my dissolution and child support case. He really cares about the helping you. I'm truly satisfield. Thank you so much Alberto!
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07 Jan, 2016 by Natalie cruz
Mr. Sobero professional, expert attorney . True professionalism at it's best Miraculously. Mr. Sobero has help me with my custody and immigration. I am very Greatful, I am very Thankful.Thank you Mr. Sobero for your kind & professional service.
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10 Apr, 2015 by Vaneza
I am very thankful with Mr. Sobero for helping me with my DUI case, he took me trough out the whole process step by step on a very professional way. If I ever need of a Lawyer again I will hire Alberto Sobero for sure. I highly recommend Mr. Alberto Sobero
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18 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
Mr. Poelstra accepted to represent me in a new home construction defect case that led to a personal injury with mold illness from water intrusion resulting from a defective roof after several attorneys have tried and left frustrated with the builder. Mr. Poelstra has shown such a high level of integrity, knowledge and compassion handling my case after continuous abuse from the builder. Mr. Poelstra has moved this case from nowhere to a point where now I can see an end in sight after almost two years of enduring abuse and continuous refusal from the builder to correct defects and damages they caused to my home. No words could express my gratitude for the work Mr. Poelstra has done and no amount of money will equate his value. May God bless You and all that you do Mr. Poelstra! Thank you!
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02 Dec, 2014 by June
Matthew Poelstra was absolutely fabulous. Matthew gathered facts and information and zeroed in on the situation regarding my Country Club Membership. Thanks Matthew for "nailing" them! You are the best!
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07 May, 2013 by Anthony cannon
Matt Poelstra is an exceptional lawyer with superb research, writing and negotiating skills. As the senior trial attorney and managing partner of a law firm specializing in civil litigation I had the opportunity to observe the quality of work and ethical standards of many lawyers. Matt is one of the best young attorneys that I have worked with in my decades of practice. Matt's successful representation of a private country club that I was president of in a civil lawsuit provided me with the opportunity to work closely with him as both an attorney and a client. Based upon that experience, I would highly recommend Matt to any prosective client in need of legal representation in a civil trial matter and to any law firm looking to add a quality lawyer and fine gentleman to its professional staff.
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26 May, 2019 by Anonymous
All I can say is everything was perfect. Very informative, knowledgeable, attentive, and reasonable. This office was always available for me when I needed them. I only wish I went sooner.
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09 May, 2019 by Diane cedeno
She’s on top of the game very knowledgeable and sus have a kind humble person . She provided me with reassurance and gave me a lots of hope and empathy.
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01 Feb, 2017 by Anonymous
I would refer Summer to all my best friends if they were ever in any kind of financial trouble. Summer helped me from the very beginning of the case to the very end. She is extremely knowledgeable and kind. Her staff, especially Isabel, were so professional, helpful, courteous, thorough, and made me feel as if they had known me my entire life. It's rare to find these kind of people who truly care about their clients, but they definitely do! Not only did my bankruptcy free me financially, but they taught me how to deal with my finances so I don't find myself in the same situation again. Although my bankruptcy wasn't as cheap as I had been quoted elsewhere, I do have to say, it is absolutely true when it is said that YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.
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13 Aug, 2015 by Kim
Mr. Kinney handled my case with the utmost professionalism. His advisement thru out was impeccable. A very knowledgeable attorney, who I would definitely hire again.
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05 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
I had purchased a home and found mold within the first week of moving into the residence. Michael was referred to me by a friend and he jumped on it right away. Michael came to my home for the consultation which was a pleasant surprise. I retained him right away and we eventually recovered 90% of the remediation costs from the seller and realtor who hid the mold. I have recommended him and will continue to do so.
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05 Aug, 2015 by Linda
I work closely with Mr Kinney with regards to contract reviews and changes for our customers. He is always very thorough and knowledgeable about any changes requested by our customers and always helpful if I have questions related to those changes.
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01 Oct, 2012 by Karen
I hired Peter Bochnewich to assist me with a very difficult and complex legal issue that involved a family member. Peter was immediately responsive, and continued to aggressively fight for my interests for the duration of the litigation. We were ultimately successful, and I am grateful for the time and attention he gave to my case. Peter is very, very smart, extremely knowledgeable in his areas of expertise, and more than fair with his time and billable hours. Finally, I have to say that Peter is also an unusual attorney in that he is compassionate and has a sense of what is just and appropriate; he will be honest and forthright with his client, but will absolutely fight to right a perceived injustice. I can't say enough great things about this attorney.
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01 Oct, 2012 by Paul
I would like to personally offer the highest possible recommendation for Attorney Peter Bochnewich.
In 2008, my sister and I were faced with a situation where the executor of our uncle’s estate had used what we believed to be deceitful practices to get my uncle to assign all of his financial holdings in joint accounts with rights of survivorship, he had then kept all virtually all of the financial assets of the estate for himself.
Our family lawyer told us that the situation was hopeless, that we could not win a legal challenge and we would only be wasting our money if we tried.
We were almost ready to give up when a lawyer in Palm Desert recommended Peter Bochnewich. We were told that he was one of the most experienced and effective trust and estate litigation attorneys in all of Southern California. After an initial, detailed consultation, Mr. Bochnewich was cautiously optimistic about the possibility of recovering some or all of the estate.
Throughout a long and sometimes difficult legal battle, my sister and I were constantly impressed by the depth of Mr. Bochnewich’s understanding of the law, his energy in applying it, and his intelligent and effective presence in court. We were also deeply appreciative of his warmth toward us and the deeply ethical behavior he exhibited both in and out of court.
In the end, Mr. Bochnewich’s skills were responsible for removing the executor from the estate, and in our receiving a seven-figure judgment. I would not hesitate to recommend Peter Bochnewich to anyone seeking highly skilled legal assistance with estate and inheritance issues.
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31 Oct, 2014 by Hartley
Henry has represented me in multiple Commercial Real Estate transactions over the past 12 years. He is knowledgeable, his advise is invaluable, his negotiating skills are excellent and everyone we have done business with holds him in high regard. Although his specialty is Commercial Real Estate, he has handled some delicate family matters with skill and diplomacy. In every instance he accomplished our goals, and always protected my legal interests. He is the BEST.
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31 Oct, 2014 by Ellen
I had the privilege of having Henry Casden handle a legal situation for us. He was amazing. He's smart, focused and knowledgeable and gets the job done. I highly recommend Henry. He is your advocate.
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13 Nov, 2020 by Anonymous
Personalized care for your injury claim. Joel has a deep passion and care for the work he does for his clients. Always shoots it straight and takes on your case as if you were family!
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23 Nov, 2017 by Shane
Joel helped me with a friend who was involved in a car accident. He was very knowledgeable and knew exactly best route to take in regards to the best course of action.
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09 Feb, 2015 by Anastacio
I've had the pleasure of working with Ms. Beaman on several matters. She is passionate about justice and is always prepared to fight for her clients. I highly recommend her office.
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06 Feb, 2015 by Diego
Without Megan, I would not be here today. Megan represented me in an immigration matter. She truly cared about me and got the job done. I'd recommend her to anyone.
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03 Jun, 2017 by Mike
Fred and his entire staff were an amazing support system during my divorce. I was very pleased with all their hard work and availability throughout the process. Highly recommend to anyone seeking a professional and friendly staff.
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21 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous
My attorney brought Fred on as Second Chair for my Divorce Trial. This was after 40 months, 29 hearings, and 2 cancelled trials. Fred added not only a great legal mind to my team, but a calming, experienced voice, that helped my attorney and me, "see through the fog".
Without Fred's knowledge and help, both in and out of the courtroom, I know the results would not have been the same. I'm lucky my Ex didn't hire him!
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08 Dec, 2016 by David
I was misled by my dealership and car manufacturer about my car being a lemon and was told I had no recourse. Larry gave me a free and fair appraisal of my case and told me he could help me out. I really felt that if he couldn't help me, he would be honest with me and not waste my time. A few months later Larry got everything taken care of and a buy back for my car. Larry took care of everything and I didn't have to do much more than sign a few documents and fax some papers to him. Most importantly his fee doesn't come out of your Lemon Law settlement. Couldn't recommend Mr. Hoddick enough.
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18 Oct, 2012 by Richard harley
The best yet he drove out from palm dessert to rancho cucamonga to talk to me about my case. Only took him 3 months to get my case settled best lawyer ive ever hired an if i need a lawyer down the road believe me he will be the first person i call i give him a AAA rating
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08 Nov, 2013 by Anonymous
I was immediately made comfortable by my attorney Michael Knighten with Guralnick & Gilliland, LLP in Palm Desert CA. I was in an uncomfortable situation with my former employer of 35 years. Because of Michael Knighten's experience and ability to negotiate, a positive, timely, resolution was found concerning the challenges I was facing. Mr. Knighten billings were honest and fair, this is always appreciated especially when you have lost your employment.
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13 Apr, 2013 by Patricia
I was very impressed at how quickly Mr. Knighten responded to my questions. He answered promptly via email which put me at ease with my case.
I truly appreciated the fact that during the process of the eviction of my tenants, Mr. Knighten made me money. I am satisfied with his services and would highly recommend him.
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24 May, 2011 by Anonymous
Mr. Morrison is always intimately involved with the case. He spends quality time understanding the case from beginning to end. Having been around lawyers for some time, I was very surprised by his creative approaches that won our case. He definitely does his homework on the case and it shows! Don't be fooled by his low key, casual appearance.
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