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05 Oct, 2024 by Sandani latha
Great service. Rachel answered my call after my truck accident and connected me with Luis. He was fantastic, explaining everything in Spanish. Karns & Karns is the best! I highly recommend. Thanks👍👍
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18 Sep, 2024 by Roshan muradiya
I was hit by a truck on Highway 50 and felt completely lost. Karns & Karns guided me through the legal maze with ease. They're the absolute best in the business!
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18 Sep, 2024 by Asif ali
After my car accident on I-5, I was overwhelmed and confused. Mike at Karns & Karns took charge, explaining everything clearly and fighting tirelessly for my rights. They truly helped me get my life back on track!
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05 Oct, 2024 by Sandani latha
Great service. Rachel answered my call after my truck accident and connected me with Luis. He was fantastic, explaining everything in Spanish. Karns & Karns is the best! I highly recommend. Thanks👍👍
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18 Sep, 2024 by Roshan muradiya
I was hit by a truck on Highway 50 and felt completely lost. Karns & Karns guided me through the legal maze with ease. They're the absolute best in the business!
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18 Sep, 2024 by Asif ali
After my car accident on I-5, I was overwhelmed and confused. Mike at Karns & Karns took charge, explaining everything clearly and fighting tirelessly for my rights. They truly helped me get my life back on track!
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05 Oct, 2024 by Sandani latha
Great service. Rachel answered my call after my truck accident and connected me with Luis. He was fantastic, explaining everything in Spanish. Karns & Karns is the best! I highly recommend. Thanks👍👍
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18 Sep, 2024 by Roshan muradiya
I was hit by a truck on Highway 50 and felt completely lost. Karns & Karns guided me through the legal maze with ease. They're the absolute best in the business!
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18 Sep, 2024 by Asif ali
After my car accident on I-5, I was overwhelmed and confused. Mike at Karns & Karns took charge, explaining everything clearly and fighting tirelessly for my rights. They truly helped me get my life back on track!
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14 Sep, 2024 by 51 50
I was very impressed by the professionalism and Karen concerned that was given
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07 Sep, 2024 by Carlos callejas
Excelente servicio, 100% recomendado. Muy amables desde la primera llamada hacen sentir confianza y seguridad. Se toman el tiempo de aclarar cada paso y de asegurar la tranquilidad de sus clientes.
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23 Apr, 2024 by Diocelina alvarado
Attorney Mo was absolutely amazing helping me with my bankruptcy case. He went above and beyond covering all the court details with me and always available for phones or any other questions I had. I highly recommend him. Nina
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20 Mar, 2024 by Abdulmalik abdulrahman
Attorney Mo Mokarram has been a delight to work with. He has been extremely responsive and knowledgeable regarding the process of our bankruptcy. I recommend using him if you are in need of a bankruptcy Attorney.
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02 Jan, 2024 by Serenity e.
Attorney Mo was incredibly kind and knowledgeable, a stark contrast to the rude and abrupt people I encountered when I tried calling around for help. He was very reassuring and took all the stress from the process. 10/10 recommend.
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11 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
John Campanella from the minute I called him explained the process and possible outcome and his approach. He and his assistant Aaron were excellent in answering any questions I have and guiding me through the process. While they explained to me the seriousness of the offense, they also made me feel confident that I had excellent representation
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16 Aug, 2024 by Alan
Mr. Campanella and his staff had my DUI case dismissed. I originally hired a different attorney who let the DA run the show and left me in limbo for nearly a year. As soon as Mr. Campanella was hired, he had the DA on the phone, scheduled, and I knew we had a game plan. He tends to communicate through text and his staff was consistently in-the-know, and addressing my questions when they could. We also used one of his colleagues from his network of legal professionals to accommodate my pre-scheduled arraignment. I was very unfamiliar with the court processes, and when I found out the DA wanted a jury trial, I enlisted Mr. Campanella and his firm. The dates were scheduled. He explained what it all meant, and gave me his game plan. He even drove to the site of the arrest with me to get eyes on the situation. Little did I know, there are multiple court hearings leading up to a trial. The first was a Suppression Hearing and this is when and where the value of his expertise was proven. He methodically negated many of the DA's statements/questions and demonstrated a clear understanding of the law along with the witnesses lack of legally required procedures. This allowed the majority of the discovery(evidence), to be suppressed(un-usable in court) and the DA was left empty handed. The next hearing, I was barely able to get from my spectator's seat to the defendant's table before the DA dismissed the case and the judge echo'd in finality. John and his staff crushed it. He humbly let me know, it doesn't always go so easily, but he had a plan and executed it. I highly recommend Mr. John Campanella for DUI needs.
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09 Jul, 2024 by Elena salgado escobar
Gracias abogados de accidentes en Sacramento. Por el mejor servicio al cliente!
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30 May, 2024 by Blair goss
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Brooks at a charitable function that he was hosting and he made a terrific impression. We traded war stories and the amount of experience and expertise he has was very apparent. I would confidently recommend him based on that alone, but have also heard of his stellar reputation elsewhere making this recommendation even easier.
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26 Mar, 2024 by Marc maskowitz
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20 Dec, 2023 by Debbra holler
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02 Aug, 2023 by Andy s
Kathryn helped administer my mom's estate with the utmost professionalism, patience, and warmth. After my mom died last year, I had no idea what to do about her estate, of which I was a trustee. I went to the large law firm which originally drew up her trust, only to find that they were going to charge me a criminal amount for a processing this relatively straightforward trust. After starting work with them, I realized I had to switch, which was painful because I didn't want this to be more complicated than it needed to be. Kathryn was recommended to me by a friend, and not only did she complete the work much more efficiently for a reasonable fee, but she took the time to explain different aspects of the estate which confused me, and recommended certain decisions, whereas the big law firm and the banks I was dealing with did no such thing. None of them could answer questions like "What do people normally do with an inherited IRA?" whereas Kathryn could. Highly recommended!
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22 Jun, 2023 by Tiffany
I found Kim after two years of going through court battles, family/civil and criminal, as he was abusive. I had spent two years trying to do everything myself due to finances. I am so grateful for Kim working with me on a limited scope that worked for my budget. She was so caring and empathetic and didn’t make me feel like I was just another paycheck. She went out of her way to help me get through the end of this case so that I could move on and I truly think without her I’d have months left of hearings and legal abuse to look forward to.
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29 Dec, 2022 by Sheri
Kimberly Harris represented me for a civil case and took the bull by the horns. She knew many ways of approaching the case to get a judgement in my favor and explained them to me clearly. Then she went to work and won my case! She did not skip over the details and presented my case professionally, resulting in a win! I highly recommend her!
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02 Sep, 2024 by Craig rowland
Had a great experience working with Ben on our trust, he is very knowledgeable and extremely organized.
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21 Aug, 2024 by Pedro de santiago
Phanou is very helpful and knowledgeable and should be your go to lawyer in Yolo County!
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20 Aug, 2024 by Brandon fong
I retained Ruanjsan law firm to help with a case in December 2023. They guided me through the entire process and answered all my questions quickly. They helped me get the best possible outcome. In August 2024, I received a letter from the court with the same charges. I was confused but Ruanjsan law firm looked into it and found it was a duplicate filing and immediately helped me resolved it. I had to attend court again and my attorney came along to help me even though he did not have to and he did not charge me. Their service is unmatched. I highly recommend Ruanjsan law firm!
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01 Dec, 2023 by Robert leinweber
Matthew Becker is hands down the best attorney I have ever had the pleasure dealing with.
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17 Nov, 2023 by James rohn
Richard is extremely knowledgeable and helps the underdog
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20 Apr, 2023 by Dimitrius taylor
Best lawyer in Sacramento , very helpful and he knew what he was doing, i would recommend him to anyone .
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01 Dec, 2023 by Robert leinweber
Matthew Becker is hands down the best attorney I have ever had the pleasure dealing with.
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17 Nov, 2023 by James rohn
Richard is extremely knowledgeable and helps the underdog
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20 Apr, 2023 by Dimitrius taylor
Best lawyer in Sacramento , very helpful and he knew what he was doing, i would recommend him to anyone .
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01 Dec, 2023 by Robert leinweber
Matthew Becker is hands down the best attorney I have ever had the pleasure dealing with.
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17 Nov, 2023 by James rohn
Richard is extremely knowledgeable and helps the underdog
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20 Apr, 2023 by Dimitrius taylor
Best lawyer in Sacramento , very helpful and he knew what he was doing, i would recommend him to anyone .
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20 May, 2024 by Tammy9896
Adam was so great at researching and interpreting the law. He had an excellent ability to communicate difficult information and make it easy to understand. I felt he left no stone unturned and I felt I was in very capable hands during my entire process. I highly recommend this firm.
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01 Dec, 2023 by Robert leinweber
Matthew Becker is hands down the best attorney I have ever had the pleasure dealing with.
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17 Nov, 2023 by James rohn
Richard is extremely knowledgeable and helps the underdog
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11 Oct, 2019 by Shise muchitsujo
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20 May, 2011 by Cathleen
I retained Ashley to negotiate several particularly complex transactions. I am an attorney myself and, unfortunately for Ashley, badgered her frequently over the course of the year that we worked together. In every instance, she made time for my business partners and me as though we were her only clients. Ashley is truly genius-- always poised and professional and, ethically, second to none. I have already referred two colleagues to Ashley both of whom were equally thrilled with her work.
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12 May, 2010 by Alan
Ashley West has become an integral component of our company's foundation. Ms. West is a resource that is invaluable to our executive team. We are in a highly competitive market and Ashley keeps our focus on target; not wavering from our overall mission. Most important, Ms. West helped set up our corporation ensuring that things were done right. In addition, Ashley makes sure that all annual statements, minutes, and notes are memorialized. Moreover, Ashley West is a sounding board for opportunities, perceived or actual. Ashley helps the decision makers of this company not waste time by comprehending the legal and practical issues concerning all business opportunities. I highly recommend Ashley West.
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02 Aug, 2023 by Andy s
Kathryn helped administer my mom's estate with the utmost professionalism, patience, and warmth. After my mom died last year, I had no idea what to do about her estate, of which I was a trustee. I went to the large law firm which originally drew up her trust, only to find that they were going to charge me a criminal amount for a processing this relatively straightforward trust. After starting work with them, I realized I had to switch, which was painful because I didn't want this to be more complicated than it needed to be. Kathryn was recommended to me by a friend, and not only did she complete the work much more efficiently for a reasonable fee, but she took the time to explain different aspects of the estate which confused me, and recommended certain decisions, whereas the big law firm and the banks I was dealing with did no such thing. None of them could answer questions like "What do people normally do with an inherited IRA?" whereas Kathryn could. Highly recommended!
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21 May, 2016 by Trina
She prepared my living trust to provide protection for my children. She explained the options and gave suggestions that I had not thought about for my circumstances. She did not rush me if I asked multiple questions and made sure I understood everything. Also, she explained it in language I could understand, without the legal jargon. After I signed all my documents, she provided me with an organized binder of all of my documents and explained how I should proceed in the future . She was prompt, attentive and exceeded my expectations. Thank you!
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25 Feb, 2016 by Jodi
Tonya Nygren processed our bankruptcy and was very professional and efficient when handling our case. She communicated with us throughout the process and made sure all our documents were processed on time. I would highly recommend her law office for future buisness.
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19 May, 2020 by Gary
Wes took on our case after being referred to us as someone who could help us with a "numbers case." He did an amazing job. His command of the facts of the case was incredible. His strategy helped us win a significant settlement at arbitration. He's a great guy too. I would highly recommend him.
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11 Oct, 2019 by Shise muchitsujo
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30 May, 2018 by Ashley
I've referred Wes to several of my clients who needed litigation counsel and he's fantastic! Great guy, great advice.
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30 Sep, 2021 by Robert newman
Awsome food, very big plates
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01 Jun, 2020 by Cynthia jimenez
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13 Aug, 2022 by Sheri leorna
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21 Feb, 2022 by John
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21 Jul, 2014 by Sheri
Mr. Sargetis did an excellent job with my case and assisted me Pro Bono. He was quick, efficient and accurate. I am very happy with his work and would recommend him at any time.
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19 Nov, 2024 by Anonymous
Yee Law firm makes the process easy, providing a plethora of info and expertise. Smart, pleasant, and expeditious, with very reasonable fees. Highly recommend.
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15 Oct, 2024 by Anonymous
It was a pleasure to work with Mr. Yee and his staff to get the trust all finished up. Everything was organized and put together very professionally.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Naveed aslam
Very nice staff and good communication
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23 Jul, 2024 by Thomas f. gallagher
It is my pleasure to give five stars To attorney Ryan Sawyer for his most caring and capable dedication to my case. It was truly a wonderful experience working with him! Ryan never left me hanging and was always responsive to my calls. I am positive that I could not have found a better attorney to represent me!
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01 Jul, 2024 by Maichi c
I’m very grateful I had Mr. Ryan K. Sawyer helping me through my car accident. His assistance allowed me to focus on recovery. He is very honest, professional, knowledgeable, attentive, and understanding. I could trust him with my case, and I’m glad I did.
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28 Jun, 2024 by Bill hanson
Ryan Sawyer recently represented me in a lawsuit. He has a warm and approachable manner, and is a thoughtful listener. He provides excellent, clear advice and is always personally available to answer questions and clarify concerns. His hard work on my behalf resulted in a positive outcome. He is an excellent attorney!
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24 Sep, 2024 by Thi nguyen
Hi Peter, I don’t know if you gonna see or read this. But me and my sister and my family really appreciated your help throughout the process since the very first day of changing the green card and now is the citizenship cases. You helped us a lot, being really professional and really wonderful of walking us through the interviews. For anyone, if you are still hesitate of booking the service from him, please don’t hesitate. He had a wonderful, professional service and person attitude ever, highly recommendation. Thank you for everything and being a wonderful attorney of us. Thank you to Allyson too, she also helped us. Please take care and God bless to your family.
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24 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
Hi Peter, I don’t know if you gonna see or read this. But me and my sister and my family really appreciated your help throughout the process since the very first day of changing the green card and now is the citizenship cases. You helped us a lot, being really professional and really wonderful of walking us through the interviews. For anyone, if you are still hesitate of booking the service from him, please don’t hesitate. He had a wonderful, professional service and person attitude ever, highly recommendation. Thank you for everything and being a wonderful attorney of us. Thank you to Allyson too, she also helped us. Please take care and God bless to your family.
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02 Sep, 2024 by Angeline
I will FOREVER RECOMMEND PETER KYUNG! He is the best lawyer I have ever worked with along with Allyson his assistant! They are so sweet and amazing people who truly want the best for their clients. They were with us every step of the way and responded right away if we ever had concerns or questions. Peter is thorough, organized, and informative. I trust him completely and I am so happy we found him! If you are seeing this review, it is a sign to work with Peter and Allyson, you will not be disappointed!
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05 Oct, 2024 by Sandani latha
Great service. Rachel answered my call after my truck accident and connected me with Luis. He was fantastic, explaining everything in Spanish. Karns & Karns is the best! I highly recommend. Thanks👍👍
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18 Sep, 2024 by Roshan muradiya
I was hit by a truck on Highway 50 and felt completely lost. Karns & Karns guided me through the legal maze with ease. They're the absolute best in the business!
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18 Sep, 2024 by Asif ali
After my car accident on I-5, I was overwhelmed and confused. Mike at Karns & Karns took charge, explaining everything clearly and fighting tirelessly for my rights. They truly helped me get my life back on track!
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05 Oct, 2024 by Sandani latha
Great service. Rachel answered my call after my truck accident and connected me with Luis. He was fantastic, explaining everything in Spanish. Karns & Karns is the best! I highly recommend. Thanks👍👍
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18 Sep, 2024 by Roshan muradiya
I was hit by a truck on Highway 50 and felt completely lost. Karns & Karns guided me through the legal maze with ease. They're the absolute best in the business!
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18 Sep, 2024 by Asif ali
After my car accident on I-5, I was overwhelmed and confused. Mike at Karns & Karns took charge, explaining everything clearly and fighting tirelessly for my rights. They truly helped me get my life back on track!
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05 Oct, 2024 by Sandani latha
Great service. Rachel answered my call after my truck accident and connected me with Luis. He was fantastic, explaining everything in Spanish. Karns & Karns is the best! I highly recommend. Thanks👍👍
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18 Sep, 2024 by Roshan muradiya
I was hit by a truck on Highway 50 and felt completely lost. Karns & Karns guided me through the legal maze with ease. They're the absolute best in the business!
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18 Sep, 2024 by Asif ali
After my car accident on I-5, I was overwhelmed and confused. Mike at Karns & Karns took charge, explaining everything clearly and fighting tirelessly for my rights. They truly helped me get my life back on track!
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05 Oct, 2024 by Sandani latha
Great service. Rachel answered my call after my truck accident and connected me with Luis. He was fantastic, explaining everything in Spanish. Karns & Karns is the best! I highly recommend. Thanks👍👍
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18 Sep, 2024 by Roshan muradiya
I was hit by a truck on Highway 50 and felt completely lost. Karns & Karns guided me through the legal maze with ease. They're the absolute best in the business!
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18 Sep, 2024 by Asif ali
After my car accident on I-5, I was overwhelmed and confused. Mike at Karns & Karns took charge, explaining everything clearly and fighting tirelessly for my rights. They truly helped me get my life back on track!
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05 Oct, 2024 by Sandani latha
Great service. Rachel answered my call after my truck accident and connected me with Luis. He was fantastic, explaining everything in Spanish. Karns & Karns is the best! I highly recommend. Thanks👍👍
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18 Sep, 2024 by Roshan muradiya
I was hit by a truck on Highway 50 and felt completely lost. Karns & Karns guided me through the legal maze with ease. They're the absolute best in the business!
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18 Sep, 2024 by Asif ali
After my car accident on I-5, I was overwhelmed and confused. Mike at Karns & Karns took charge, explaining everything clearly and fighting tirelessly for my rights. They truly helped me get my life back on track!
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05 Oct, 2024 by Sandani latha
Great service. Rachel answered my call after my truck accident and connected me with Luis. He was fantastic, explaining everything in Spanish. Karns & Karns is the best! I highly recommend. Thanks👍👍
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18 Sep, 2024 by Roshan muradiya
I was hit by a truck on Highway 50 and felt completely lost. Karns & Karns guided me through the legal maze with ease. They're the absolute best in the business!
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18 Sep, 2024 by Asif ali
After my car accident on I-5, I was overwhelmed and confused. Mike at Karns & Karns took charge, explaining everything clearly and fighting tirelessly for my rights. They truly helped me get my life back on track!
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05 Oct, 2024 by Sandani latha
Great service. Rachel answered my call after my truck accident and connected me with Luis. He was fantastic, explaining everything in Spanish. Karns & Karns is the best! I highly recommend. Thanks👍👍
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18 Sep, 2024 by Roshan muradiya
I was hit by a truck on Highway 50 and felt completely lost. Karns & Karns guided me through the legal maze with ease. They're the absolute best in the business!
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18 Sep, 2024 by Asif ali
After my car accident on I-5, I was overwhelmed and confused. Mike at Karns & Karns took charge, explaining everything clearly and fighting tirelessly for my rights. They truly helped me get my life back on track!
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      For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee.
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      Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award.
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