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02 May, 2010 by Linh nguyen
Ms. Missakian help me as a public defender. She defended me and negotiated the best possible plea bargain as if I was hiring her to defend me. She always toke the time to explain and ask questions for my case instead of treating me like just another number on the docket. She treated me like a human being. I would highly recommended her to anyone!!!
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05 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
The day I entered this office I knew I landed in the right place. I was wrongfully terminated because I refused to allow the Resort I worked for to garnish my wages by illegally changing my time records. I felt broken from this situation but once I met Jenna, Amber, Arleen and the whole team they made me feel like I had the support I needed to fight back for what was right. I never once felt the need to question their opinion, strategy or decision, they always took the time to listen and give their advice. The team at ZHE Law gave me confidence and worked hard In my case, I am happy to say my case was settled! The amount of work this team put in on my behalf was worth every penny. I hope to never need their assistance again but if I do they are definitely the team I will call. Thank You everyone at ZHE, you all are amazing and do great work.
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19 Apr, 2012 by John
I retained Mr. Clay for a DUI. He was very responsive and did an excellent job defending me. It was obvious he had extensive experience. I always felt like my interests were well protected. I would strongly recommend him.
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11 Dec, 2012 by Steve
Anthony Pantoni was simply the most wonderful Attorney. He acted for me single-handedly, against a team of (19 !!), so called corporate high flyers (I am English, from the UK, and travelled to the US for trial). Anthony won my quite complicated case hands down, and achieved this, well prior to conclusion of the case (was settled during trial, in my favor).. He did so by very clearly, very dramatically, and very impressively, demonstrating to the opposition that there was no way he would not prevail, in my case. Indeed, he rather tortured the witnesses during depositions, and if you are fortunate enough to have him take your case, you will see all of this, for yourself. Tremendous.
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05 Dec, 2011 by Terisha
On November 14, 2011 she represented me in a DUI case that began back in 2010. After having had three different Public Defenders since this case began the ideology of innocence had been obliterated . However, her straight forwardness, willingness to evaluate all the circumstances, and undoubtedly sincere belief in my innocence has given me a new outlook on Public Defenders Office. Although my case made it all the way to trial only for the only person that could exonerate me to throw me under the bus and a judge that who came to a conclusion before he even looked at my case intimidated me to take a plea last minute. I am very pleased with the performance of Ms. Verdream. She made it clear that she believed in my innocence's and was willing to defend me to the best her ability. With her representation I felt like I could take on the world and didn't have to go down without a fight. Although in the end I plead guilty to a crime I did not commit knowing that I was represented by people who truly believed in my innocents and willing to go to bat for me in court helps me to believe that the justice system may still be something I hope to one day be a part of. It is well know that most guilty people claiming their innocence has a negative impact on the performance of those who have to try and defend them. Undoubtedly that has to take its toll on people coming in to your office wanting to save the world. However, it is people like Alexandra that make the a world of difference to those who can not afford an attorney, or people who have found themselves between a rock and a hard place like myself.
Making the decision to plea may have cost me over $2500 dollars in fines and fees, but having an attorney that believed in me was PRICELESS.
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21 Aug, 2019 by Heather
I have been a client of Mr. Ticket for over 15 years now, and I have only positive reviews of his staff and the attorneys that represent his firm! This past speeding ticket that I had, I contacted Mr. Mehdy (Super Smart and a sense of humor), and I informed (Mr Mehdy) that I was in need of help with a speeding ticket. Mr Medhy contacted me within 24 hours to inform me and reassure me that he will take on my case, and give it his all 110%! I was elated that Mr. Mehdy once again was on my side and would do what was in my best interest. As the weeks went on, I was informed the entire way via mail that my case was set for trial and that I would hear from his office as soon as the case was completed. I had no fear or worries, I had all the trust in the world in Mr Mehdy, I was far from nervous as I knew Mr Mehdy had my best interest at heart! Forward to Aug 15, I received a letter in the mail from Mr Tickets office, stating that my case has been "DISMISSED"!!! I was so happy and excited that once again Mr. Ticket came thru for me! I looked over the San Diego Superior Court paper work to find that Abel Glavan was my attorney for this specific ticket of mine. Abel has worked on several cases of mine before and he has never failed me!!!! Abel Glavan works hard and is determined to fight for his clients rights! Abel Glavan is AAA+++ in my book!! This firm is a "WIN WIN" in my book! My advice to the people of San Diego and surrounding areas, don't hesitate to call MR. TICKET!! If your in a bind and don't know where to turn Mr Ticket, and Abel Galvan our the people you want on your side!! Mr Ticket is on my "Speed Dial"! Hopefully my (Tickets) hoping I get "None" in the near future, however if I do I will be sure to call Mr Ticket! You guys rock!!
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14 Jun, 2018 by Patricia nunez
Ms. Louis is not only smart, dedicated, and exceptionally organized but, most importantly is a kind, SELFLESS and caring individual, who truly wants to help her clients. In my first consultation with Ms. Louis she not only took the time to deeply get to know me and my 3 year old daughter, but with great detail she listened to my case and was constantly taking notes. I must have spent over an hour ( free of charge) speaking to her. What I love about Ms. Louis is that she cares much less about making money and truly cares about helping her clients. Ms Louis always responded quickly to my emails, calls, etc even on the weekends and many times free of charge. She was always extremely prepared for court and was constantly taking notes and strategizing ways to win our case while we waited for our turn in court. She never stopped working and fighting for my daughter and I. She not only became my advocate, but she became my friend. I still can't believe that my divorce attorney sincerely became someone who gave me so much light in a time of so much darkness. It was truly a privilege to have worked with Ms. Louis I truly couldn't have picked anyone better. Ms. Louis if you ever read this please never forget how grateful my daughter Sofia and I are for you. Thank you for fighting for us and standing by our side. Thank you for your selflessness, for your dedication and sincerity to help others. I will forever be grateful.
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14 Aug, 2013 by Brendon
I hired Rick a couple years ago for a federal marijuana case. I was extremely satisfied with the results. He is honest, knowledgeable and truly seems to care about his clients.
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14 Jan, 2020 by Anonymous
Megan Moore provides thorough service throughout the OAH settlement process. She is knowledgeable of IDEA law and knows when to settle.
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27 Apr, 2014 by Anonymous
Ken accepted my rather complex medical malpractice and Medical battery case and he has gone so much farther than I thought was possible. He is really looking out for me, and while nothing could ever make it right he is doing all he can to help me and my family get to a resolution where I can focus on my health and raising my son since that is all I have been capable of doing since being permanently changed by doctors.
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02 May, 2017 by Mia
I was referred to Jessica Ponce via a friend and contacted her for general legal advice pertaining to small business laws. Her free consultation was prompt and courteous and extremely helpful in moving me forward with the setup of my LLC.
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25 Jan, 2015 by Ed
Geoffrey and Jessica did an outstanding job in representing my company in a personal injury case. Their communication was excellent. Their imagination and knowledge of the law produced outstanding results. They were honest and investigated the case thoroughly. We are extremely happy and would recommend them to anyone.
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10 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
SHE HELP ME WITH MY CASE SHE WAS A VERY TRUSTWORTHY AND KNOWLEDGEABLE LAWYER. I HAVE SO MUCH TO THANK HER SHE DID EVERYTHING ON HER END TO HELP ME AND I AM TRULY GRATEFUL FOR WHAT SHE HAS DONE. THANKS TO HER I CAN CONTINUE WORKING AND GOING TO SCHOOL. THANK YOU VERY MUCH JULIE MAY GOD ALWAYS BLESS YOU 04/2015
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17 Jan, 2016 by Mike b.
Mr. Marshall helped my family and I through a very difficult matter involving an adversarial situation. We really appreciated his patience and knowledge of our rights according to the law. I would highly recommend Mr. Marshall to help you with matter pertaining to minor children. He took the time to explain how the Calif. Family law process works, and we were very comfortable with him when we had to meet with other attorneys representing the other side. His kindness and patience is something that set him above other lawyers we considered for our case, which was somewhat complicated in nature
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06 Feb, 2018 by Shannon
Dealing with any lawsuit or legal matter is naturally stressful. I was in a particularly onerous position with my case, when I was assigned to lead attorney Michael VanGalio. Michael was a great listener, patient, and empathetic to my predicament. Despite all the routine problems and setbacks with a case as complicated as mine, Michael persevered and stuck with it. He always returned my phone calls or emails and I never once felt like I was getting less than the necessary attention. The result of all this was that he put my mind at ease during this stressful time, and we eventually ended up with a favorable outcome. I can't thank Michael enough.
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11 Aug, 2018 by Chopadero j-luv
The Parkman Law Firm solved my legal issue quickly and kept the costs low. The attorney estimated my costs and discussed each step in the case with me. This firm told me at the start that the goal was to resolve my case quickly to keep the legal costs low and I am very satisfied with the outcome.
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06 Jul, 2014 by Anonymous
Michael Hartney is a refreshing change in the world of attorneys. He charged us fairly, always gave us accurate information, exhibited patience in each process and explained every aspect thoroughly. After years of proven trustworthiness, we have recommended him repeatedly, and continue to return for his services when needed.
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24 May, 2011 by Anonymous
He's the man. Helped me get discharged. Showed up for my creditor meeting personally and was real nice.
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17 Dec, 2015 by Ronnking
I was referred to Ms. Carree Nahama,Esq and learned she worked with Mr. Busby. I received professional, courteous and outstanding representation. My deposition was the first time we all came together. My Lawyers were respected and held in high esteem by the defendants representative. At mediation I saw the true value of experience. Thank you Spencer S. Busby and Carree Nahama your expertise won my case.
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31 Jul, 2017 by John
Peter is very knowledgeable and understands the legal needs of a tech startup. He's experience with later stage deals helped us navigate that we are currently going through and help position us for success later on. An ounce of planning...
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25 Mar, 2022 by John
She has done well for me so far. I have absolute confidence she will get the best outcome in my case.
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13 Jul, 2011 by Adam
Mark is a truly great mind of the industry. His decades of experience are very apparent. Mark's demeanor can be light at times which will help ease a very tense situation, but do not mistake his sense of humor for lack of assertiveness. He will defend your rights ferociously. I would give Mark my highest recommendation.
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05 Apr, 2024 by Jessica
Kevin provided us with a complimentary consultation and offered precise guidance on key considerations for the negotiation process.
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30 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous
Kent is an excellent lawyer; although we are not located in US we still get advise from him. He far exceeds any lawyer in Canada that we can retain to advise us on contract law.
We are very impressed with his work. Highly recommended.
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06 Apr, 2010 by Anonymous
Mr Engel will represent you so thoroughly and keep you informed every step of the way. Every single thing he told us was exactly how it came out. He takes every call and answers all your questions and is so knoweledgeable. We were referred to him by another attorney in San Diego and are so lucky we were.
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09 Apr, 2015 by Nichole
While working as an in house counsel for a small company I worked with Sabrina on an employment matter and found her knowledge and professionalism to be outstanding. The best part about working with her though was her rapid response time (even after she was retained) and ease in communication -- very easy to get along with and capable of understanding nuanced matters.
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17 Feb, 2015 by Gkl
My case took over 5 years and was part of a group of cases referred to as Clergy III. The cases went from State Court to Federal Court as the Defendant attempted to minimize the liability of the claims against it. At no time was Mr. Zalkin ever unavailable to answer concerns or questions about the case, and brought in the necessary experts to assist when needed to secure an adequate value and location of assets as the case proceeded through Federal Bankruptcy court. Because of his diligence and professionalism, Mr. Zalkin was able to help secure an additional 100 million dollars to the initial offering of 98 million and settle the cases without having to put any clients though any unnecessary trauma of trial. The work he did in my case and the way in which he handled it was above and beyond what had been experienced with other Law firms in years previous. Mr. Zalkin handled the sensitivity of the nature of my case with the utmost of respect and professionalism. I recommend him highly, as he is a man who can be trusted to provide the best legal representation at all times.
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03 Jun, 2023 by Laura d
I had an insurance claim that the insurance company quickly denied coverage for. An attorney friend referred Mr. Les Robertson to me because he's an expert in insurance coverage and has a great reputation. Since the first conversation, Mr. Robertson was warm, empathetic, and very clear at explaining the law related to my situation. He told me the insurance should have provided the coverage and was willing to help. In a surprise turn, the insurance company changed their mind a couple of days later and decided to cover for the claim. I didn't need to work with Mr Robertson further but I will not hesitate at all to reach out to him again if there is a need. Highly recommend him!
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14 Sep, 2009 by Betty
Kim worked hard to get me the best deal possible and was very patient with me during a tough deposition when she encouraged me several times. She understood my reluctance to continue when I got so nervous and wanted to quit .l wish I could find her again since she doesn't seem to be here anymore. (San Diego area)
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18 Oct, 2011 by Mary
Thanks to Charlie I was able to retire with a pension at 36 years old. I am totally happy with his work.
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