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14 May, 2016 by Anonymous
One of Attorney Khadder's CELA colleagues (a fellow attorney) highly recommended him. During the free consultation, Attorney Khadder took the time to understand my case, reviewing all of the relevant documents and weighing the pros and cons of various options. During this process, he really took the time to listen and empathize, even when I was rambling! Attorney Khadder followed through on all of his promises and ultimately obtained a positive result for me. I really appreciate how he communicated clearly at every stage of the case. If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of needing to contact an employment attorney, I would suggest giving Attorney Khadder a call.
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16 Aug, 2013 by Michael
I met Yali while he was working as a public defender. I walked in after being shuffled around by Santa Clara County, including 4 other lawyers. I had recently been charged with a dui and resisting arrest. At the time I had two officers word against mine.
Yali answered every single call within moments of calling, and truly believed I was innocent until proven guilty. He never once made me feel like I had anything to be ashamed of, and never gave me any attitude nor did I get a feeling like he felt he was better than I was.
Long story shot, a Dui, resisting arrest and some other charge were deservingly reduced to disturbing the peace. Not to mention that was expunged after a year
Yali Corea Levy is an amazing Lawyer! In this brief description, no where does it really describe the concern, dedication and commitment he showed for my case.
Imagine for a moment how busy and hectic it must be for a PD. Yali treated me like a private attorney and that was when I wasn't paying him. How well do you think he'd treat you, if he had more time and resources to commit to the situation. If you'd like a more personal description or refferel to my encounters, please reach out to Yali and tell him he's welcome to give you my number.
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27 Mar, 2012 by Anonymous
About a year ago I caught a drunk driving case in San Mateo County. My cousin knew Kamran personally and told me that it might be worthwhile to at least chat it up with him to see what my chances were. I made an appointment and met with him at his office. He was polite, and very informative. I ended up hiring him to fight the court case and he walked me through every step so that I knew what was going on. Having him on my side made the process that much more bearable, and I ended up only having to do a couple days of community service for reckless driving instead of a full blown DUI.
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07 Oct, 2008 by Anonymous
I am an attorney myself and retained Mr. Cohen to represent me in a civil litigation matter. I could not have been more pleased with his representation. Without hesitation, I give him an A+ in all areas, including professionalism, competency, knowledge, responsiveness, personality, etc. Unfortunately, it's not always easy to find an attorney with these attributes, let alone one who cares about his client's circumstances and goals.
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01 Nov, 2021 by Anonymous
Cindy is a very talented attorney with extensive experience in the industry. She is a very intelligent, organized and compassionate person. It’s amazing how Cindy would listen to people, come up with a creative solution and ask questions a lot of people would not think to ask. Cindy does very detailed research in all legal aspects and makes sure that she is giving the best proposal. Whenever she drafts legal documents or motions, she delivers very high quality results. Cindy pays attention to detail extremely well. Cindy is very methodical and analytical as well. She comes up with a great plan to solve a problem and always ensures that the client gets the best result. She is very honest and has high integrity. I admire the fact that she never over promises and always gives realistic details and solutions. Cindy is an amazing person and helps a lot of people. Highly recommended attorney and always pleased talking and working with her. Big thanks to Cindy for helping people!
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09 Mar, 2012 by Jennifer
I was being wrongfully charged with commercial burglary of the 2nd degree and grand theft for an incident that occurred at my previous place of employment, a large retailer where I had grabbed another employee's purse by mistake rather than my own as I made my way out to lunch. Mr. Herman Holland had faith in the strength of my case and fought for me all the way to the end of the trial, having prepared a deft strategy which convinced a 12-person jury that the evidence could not prove the intent behind the acts. I was acquitted on both counts because of Herman's compassion, his belief that I'm not a criminal, and the amount of work that he put in my case.
Every once in a long while, you come across someone who touches your life. Herman Holland is one such person, and I will continue to endorse him and the San Francisco Public Defender's Office to anyone who's being charged with a crime in San Francisco County.
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18 Mar, 2023 by Paul
I recently had the privilege of being represented by Alexandra McClure in a federal case, and I cannot recommend her enough. Despite there being a mountain of evidence stacked against me, Alex was able to skillfully change the narrative and present a compelling case in my defense.
What I appreciated the most was her level of preparedness. It was like she had a playbook set up for any angle that the prosecution would argue from. She was always prepared for court, often having things that the DA would argue about written out and ready with rebuttals. Her ability to anticipate the prosecution's arguments and provide compelling counterarguments was absolutely crucial in securing the best possible sentence for me.
Alexandra McClure professionalism, commitment, and legal acumen were invaluable to me throughout the entire process. I am grateful to have had her as my attorney, and I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs legal representation. She truly went above and beyond in representing me, and I cannot thank her enough for everything that she did.
If you're in need of legal representation, look no further than Alex. She is a talented and dedicated attorney who will fight tirelessly for your rights and best interests. Thank you, Alex for your outstanding work on my case.
Best regards,
Paul B
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02 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous
Cherie was good to me and my family during the hard times that the Marin County DA put me through. Thanks for that and Ihappy for you at your firm.
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07 Jun, 2019 by Rra construction
Our construction company, RRA Construction, had to sue a non-paying client and Thomas came as a referral from another attorney for our case. If you are going through or have gone through a case, then you would know how imperative it is to be armed with a winning attorney. Even though we were stressed out of our minds, Thomas reassured us. He helped keep us calm throughout the process. RRA Construction was impressed with Thomas's extensive knowledge and in utilizing his services, we have become a better company in the end. We have Thomas to thank for helping us with our case.
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22 Feb, 2017 by Anonymous
Sadie Bissett was hired as my family law attorney. Her criminology background was helpful. I found her legal writing and litigation abilities to be outstanding. She was well-prepared and quick-witted in court. Her legal briefs were well thought out and compelling. My communications with her were pleasant and filled with strategies toward resolution. As her client, she zealously advocated for my rights.
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01 Sep, 2017 by Anonymous
Let me start off by saying that Alexandria and her team are the best lawyers I have had the pleasure of working with. She treats her clients with compassion and is there to answer any questions. I was facing 5-40 years in prison in Texas and ended up with a probationary sentence! This team becomes more like a family and treats you like one of there own.
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20 Sep, 2020 by Aya malmgren
20 Sep, 2020 by Aya malmgren
01 Aug, 2013 by Michael
Heather has provided legal counsel for me for two separate problems. The first was an issue concerning the housing situation of my very uncooperative and sometimes hostile mother. Family issues can be very tricky to solve, even when the law is pretty clear. Family members tend to play by different rules when dealing with one another and there is a compassion that you give to relatives that doesn't come into play when dealing with strangers. Nobody understands this more than Heather. Her care and compassion for all parties involved give her unrivaled effectiveness in determining a solution with which everyone can be happy. Instead of just going through the legal motions of removing my mother from her current, undesirable housing - which was the legal help I sought - Heather actually went the extra two miles and found several housing alternatives that would fit my mother's financial requirements. She investigated records and found some government assistance programs for which my mother would be eligible. She thoroughly researched all possible avenues, including mediating discussions with other family members. Her warm-hearted demeanor and obvious compassion make her instantly likable and does not put anyone on the defensive, which I have found can be the most serious obstacle to progress. These factors were enough to overcome my mother's hostility and help her realize the right choice to make. I would hire Heather again in a heartbeat if another such situation arises.
Heather is currently representing me in a personal injury claim from a motorcycle accident. I am continually amazed and impressed by her organization and knowledge. Despite being young and newly licensed, she's an excellent researcher and knows when to ask for help. It's obvious to me that she cares most of all about my satisfaction and providing me what I need, rather than serving her own interests. Yet she doesn't just answer my questions, she asks me all the things of which I haven't thought and sees to it that I keep on task when dealing with the seemingly insurmountable piles of bills and insurance paperwork. I can be difficult person with whom to work, because I insist of knowing and understanding everything and doing it my way. Heather doesn't push or prod, but she tells me matter-of-factly what the consequences of each and every one of my proposed actions are. She'll tell me when I'm making a bad choice and after all is said will work tirelessly to whatever ends I choose. I feel very comfortable knowing Heather is representing me and I do not worry. She's not just a great lawyer, she's also a really great, caring person.
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20 Sep, 2020 by Aya malmgren
08 Sep, 2011 by Mark
My firm has found Scott Gursky to be an uncommonly resourceful and flexible attorney in the areas of debt settlement, fraud and contract law. Scott is savvy, articulate, honest... and rather smart!
Highly recommend.
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16 Nov, 2018 by Louise mazzeo
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20 Dec, 2020 by Marco
Try to imagine the situation where you suddenly find out that your children who you thought were on a vacation like so many others, have been held on the other side of the world against your will by the person you thought you could trust. In that moment you know you have to do something, quickly, but what? In your head just confusion, bewilderment, chaos. In that moment you realize that you need help, lots of help.
And it was at such a delicate moment that I was lucky enough to find Mr. Seymour. Brent not only proved to be an exceptional professional but also the person who led me by the hand in such a complicated moment of my life. He knew how to untangle all the complications of the issue at hand, not only those strictly related to the legal problem itself but also language problems, laws of different countries, further complications introduced by the pandemic that prevented from moving anywhere. In spite of all the difficulties, Brent was able to operate with extreme mastery of his profession, never forgetting that on the other side of the screen, on the other side of the world, there was a person fighting to have his rights recognized and to be reunited with his children, living in a state of mind easy to imagine. Always professional, always close, always available, Brent knew how to give me back my confidence and take me hand in hand, safely, towards the solution of the problem, promptly and brilliantly circumventing every obstacle. If I look back in time I think I could hardly have found another professional as prepared and skilled as Mr. Seymour, whom I thank once again.
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20 Sep, 2020 by Aya malmgren
20 Sep, 2020 by Aya malmgren
20 Sep, 2020 by Aya malmgren
07 Jun, 2019 by Rra construction
Our construction company, RRA Construction, had to sue a non-paying client and Thomas came as a referral from another attorney for our case. If you are going through or have gone through a case, then you would know how imperative it is to be armed with a winning attorney. Even though we were stressed out of our minds, Thomas reassured us. He helped keep us calm throughout the process. RRA Construction was impressed with Thomas's extensive knowledge and in utilizing his services, we have become a better company in the end. We have Thomas to thank for helping us with our case.
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19 Jan, 2012 by Anonymous
Besides court presence; she 's good in cutting thru the emotions on irrelevant issues the other side and their attorney persistently kept trying to impose on us. We might have won the case had we gone to trial but we settled because of her ability to make everyone see the practicality of the risks.
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16 Nov, 2018 by Louise mazzeo
Best trial attorneys in the Bay Area
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07 Jun, 2019 by Rra construction
Our construction company, RRA Construction, had to sue a non-paying client and Thomas came as a referral from another attorney for our case. If you are going through or have gone through a case, then you would know how imperative it is to be armed with a winning attorney. Even though we were stressed out of our minds, Thomas reassured us. He helped keep us calm throughout the process. RRA Construction was impressed with Thomas's extensive knowledge and in utilizing his services, we have become a better company in the end. We have Thomas to thank for helping us with our case.
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28 Apr, 2009 by Anonymous
Christine handled our Estate Plan and did an excellent job. She was very knowledgeable and thorough and coached us through every issue that we needed to consider. She followed through on every detail in a very timely manner. In addition, she was very cost conscious and delivered exactly what she said she was going to deliver. She was a pleasure to work with and was always responsive to our needs and concerns. My husband and I would highly recommend Christine.
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07 Jun, 2019 by Rra construction
Our construction company, RRA Construction, had to sue a non-paying client and Thomas came as a referral from another attorney for our case. If you are going through or have gone through a case, then you would know how imperative it is to be armed with a winning attorney. Even though we were stressed out of our minds, Thomas reassured us. He helped keep us calm throughout the process. RRA Construction was impressed with Thomas's extensive knowledge and in utilizing his services, we have become a better company in the end. We have Thomas to thank for helping us with our case.
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07 Jun, 2019 by Rra construction
Our construction company, RRA Construction, had to sue a non-paying client and Thomas came as a referral from another attorney for our case. If you are going through or have gone through a case, then you would know how imperative it is to be armed with a winning attorney. Even though we were stressed out of our minds, Thomas reassured us. He helped keep us calm throughout the process. RRA Construction was impressed with Thomas's extensive knowledge and in utilizing his services, we have become a better company in the end. We have Thomas to thank for helping us with our case.
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01 May, 2008 by Anonymous
A friend introduced me to him. He doesn't take clients without an introduction from his close network of past clients normally. He took the time to explain to me what I would be facing. How much time it would take possibly and what were the pitfalls and options. At first he provided free resources to local groups that help small businesses. But at the behest of a mutual friend. He jumped in and spoke with the other attorney. Before we knew it, the issue with the other business was resolved.
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27 Sep, 2023 by Mason
Very good lawyer would recommend. Maribel, got my charges dropped for a price better than others in the area. She took care of everything for me , very satisfied with this lawyer.
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