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24 Nov, 2024 by Vasist sharma
Attorney Elham,
I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your invaluable help in reviewing my RFE and providing such clear and insightful advice. Your expertise and attention to detail were evident, and it gave me the confidence I needed to navigate this complex process.
Your promptness and thoroughness in addressing my concerns truly stood out, and I deeply appreciate the time and effort you dedicated to ensuring everything was in order.
Thank you once again for your outstanding support.
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09 Oct, 2024 by Nancy tobesman - globalwomenpower
I just met Attorney Elham at the Plug & Play Meetup recently in Sunnyvale. Wow, such a vibrant and proactive personality. She certainly deseres your business because it's you life she can transform to naturalize here in the USA.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Chris abunin
Waste of money
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4.6
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25 Dec, 2024 by Joy garcia
We are so blessed & grateful to have you as my son’s Attorney. Thank you for your outstanding expertise and support during my son’s court case.
Thank you so much for your help.
May God Bless you and your family!
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06 Dec, 2024 by Martin mccastle
Allie was incredibly helpful—she provided the guidance I needed to move forward with confidence and clarity.
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25 Nov, 2024 by Samantha grundmann
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25 Dec, 2024 by Joy garcia
We are so blessed & grateful to have you as my son’s Attorney. Thank you for your outstanding expertise and support during my son’s court case.
Thank you so much for your help.
May God Bless you and your family!
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06 Dec, 2024 by Martin mccastle
Allie was incredibly helpful—she provided the guidance I needed to move forward with confidence and clarity.
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25 Nov, 2024 by Samantha grundmann
10 May, 2023 by Melvin
I have been so privileged having Jerome Mullins as my attorney, I was fortunate enough to get a referral from several other attorneys to him and he has been 100% positive and helpful since our first meeting.
He knows exactly what he’s doing and has a good plan on how to get there, he doesn’t beat around the bush. He lets you know exactly what the possible outcomes could look like and give you a good understanding of what he can do for you…
I would highly recommend him to anyone. “He is the best Criminal Lawyer around, hands down” (in my opinion)
Jerome is straightforward, honest and diligent… I had five court cases, and we got them all expunged and got a certificate of rehabilitation.
He has been honest with me from the beginning, and he has delivered on everything he thought it was possible, and I am completely pleased.
Honestly, you could not ask for more than you’ll get from this attorney, I have had him call me on a weekend evening to give me a status updates and you won’t get that from everyone believe me.
Jerome Mullins is the attorney you want!
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08 Dec, 2019 by Andrew
Very professional. Very open and friendly. Provided me with his cell phone so if I had questions I could contact him anytime. At first I wasn't sure with Jerry because he was in the Bay Area and I am in the valley. Didn't know if he would take my case. However, after speaking with him on the phone I knew I found the right attorney. He explained the entire process, what would be needed and what to expect. Seldom did I have any surprises. We gathered information and statements. Jerry put everything together and setup the first court hearing. He was successful in helping me get my 1203.4 (Dismissal). Next we moved on to the Certificate of Rehabilitation. He appeared with me at my interview and several continuations waiting for the DA to finish their report. The day finally came on November 18. My COR was submitted and approved by the judge. With that I was also cleared from the 290 Registration List. It was a long process, but well worth it. I would highly recommend Mr. Mullins to anyone looking for an expert in clearing your record. He is highly knowledgeable, helpful and has your best interests in mind. Thank you Mr. Mullins
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06 Mar, 2017 by Dk
In 2000 I was convicted of a very serious felony drug charge. I was 20 years old. I came from a good home, graduated high school early and made great achievements in sports. I started to hang out with the wrong crowd, which eventually led me to be in a horrible drug charged relationship. I got my life back together, graduated college and went back into sports. However, everywhere I went this felony affected my life. It was hard to get a good job. Interviewers were interested in me, but as soon as they found out I had a felony I could see it in their eyes and body language…disappointment. I continually felt guilt and shame throughout my life, when all I was trying to do is be a better person. Then I met Mr. Mullins; he was confident in the fact that even though I had a serious drug charge it would be possible for me to have my full rights back. My journey was not easy, I had to put my heart and soul on paper and discuss what I did, and who I have become. We went through all the steps of receiving a Certification of Rehabilitation and then submitting that for a Governor’s pardon. Mr. Mullins knew all the steps that needed to be taken, and how it needed to be presented. He has a system of how things should be done and presented, and with his guidance and hard work I was granted a full and unconditional Governor’s Pardon within a year and a half’s time from start to finish. Most people wait YEARS to receive a pardon! Mr. Mullins will get you through this tough journey with patience and understanding. I am so happy that I found him and that I have my life back. I am like Pinocchio; I am a real person again. I have my rights back, I have my life back and most importantly I feel whole!
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16 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous
Daniel is a good listener, and understands law very well. He is friendly, and takes the time to understand what you're saying. He is the real deal.
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27 Dec, 2020 by Vyagale
Excellent Attorney. He is extremely helpful and goes beyond the call of duty to help his clients. He has been instrumental in helping me establish my production company. He also helps me with any and all of my contracts negotiations as needed for various projects.
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10 Jan, 2019 by Anonymous
I had a contract question to consult with a lawyer to see if it can be brought to court, so I came to Avvo to see if I can find a local lawyer who has practice in this area. I called Daniel Shafer and asked my question. He was very patient and lay down all possibilities he thought it could be. He suggested me to first work out other ways before bringing it to the court, and explained the reasons for each of the choices clearly. I'll try the other ways he suggested and if not working and need to go to court, I'll have him as my first choice of lawyer I'm going to hire.
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05 Sep, 2023 by Kathleen
Contacted Elizabeth Caplan today for a free consultation regarding amending my Living Trust. So knowledgeable and answered all my questions and concerns fully. Liz is very easy to speak with, is a diligent note taker and LISTENS to the client's needs. I felt comfortable from the start. I would recommend Liz and Caplan Wilkinson's services without question
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17 Aug, 2023 by Phil
We engaged Caplan Wilkinson's services to create our family trust. Unlike many other estate planning firms that often follow a standardized and high-volume approach, Caplan Wilkinson offered a tailored service at an affordable cost. We enthusiastically referred Caplan Wilkinson to both our family members and friends, and they've also had a great experience.
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08 Aug, 2023 by Lisa
Liz was helping us to set up a family trust. She clearly explained everything to us and made the process very easy.
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28 Oct, 2023 by Mimi
I had the opportunity to work with Teresa on estate planning. Teresa did an exceptional job leading me through the process and making everything understandable and straight forward. Where there were choices to be made, she made sure I understood the options and the implications of my choices. Teresa responded promptly to questions and met every deadline she set. I enjoyed working with her and have no hesitation recommending her to my friends and family.
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20 Aug, 2023 by Catherine
Teresa breaks setting up a trust into discrete chunks of work which makes the process less daunting. and easier to complete without stretching out the amount of it takes to finalize your trust.
More importantly, Teresa listened to me, learned how I live my life and, my distribution goals. In turn she made custom recommendations to create a trust which is personal to my life and memory.
Teresa guides you through some difficult decisions. I always felt that she was working for my benefit rather than pushing to finish up.
Another huge part of Teresa's service is to ensure that you understand how trusts work especially the changes that you can make to tweak it in the future. The real definition of a living trust.
Teresa/Caplan Wilkinson provides simple to use tools to document your assets, your plans and final chapter care. I'm happy knowing that my trust is not fixed but will continue to age gracefully with me.
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14 Aug, 2023 by Lance
I highly recommend Teresa Wilkinson for any estate planning work like creating trusts and wills. She updated our family trust and will documents that were over 20 years old. There was a lot to update in the trust structure and wording and for me the new documents are much easier to understand.
What stands about working with Teresa are her trustworthiness and thoroughness. We've known Teresa for many years and trust her implicitly. Knowing she's an expert in estate planning and elder law gave us complete confidence in choosing her as our lawyer. Teresa was extremely thorough during our interviews to cover all aspects like advanced medical directives and a number of topics I hadn't considered.
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30 Oct, 2018 by Russell
I have hired Ferguson Law Group several times over the past 10 years, for tasks ranging from contract review, general estate planning consultations, to the preparation of my family's estate planning documents. Others that I have referred to Ferguson Law Group have engaged them for help with probate, tenants-in-common agreements, and trust and estate planning issues.
Adam and his associates have always provided expert advice for a reasonable fee. When I initially engaged with this practice I was looking for help with a trust and he tried to talk me into a (much less expensive) will because he didn't think I needed a trust at that time. I know that I can always trust Adam to provide me with the most cost effective solution.
I have also referred family members and many clients to Adam for assistance, and have always heard back that their experience was consistent with mine. I consider Adam and his team to be a valuable asset to myself, my family, and my tax firm.
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18 May, 2017 by David
Adam helped our mother set up her trust, though we had very little involvement during the process, when she passed away is was very apparent why she selected Adam as her attorney. She had numerous properties and complicated dealings, things she was passionate about but none of her children were. She knew this about us, and from our experience with Adam she made sure to convey to him exactly how she wanted things handled. It was easy for all of us, and if your personal goal is to show your family how much you care about them, hire Adam and his team. Thank you Adam, John and Janelle, you were wonderful.
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10 May, 2017 by Joanna
Extremely knowledgeable, patient, respectful and absolutely brilliant at composing legal correspondence. Adam is an excellent attorney at both preparing legal documents to avoid complications and litigating to help resolve complications.
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31 Jan, 2025 by Nilathecat y
Overpriced.
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10 Jan, 2025 by John maverick quinto
GJEL went above and beyond to help me with my case. They were compassionate, clear, and fought hard for a great outcome. I felt supported every step of the way. Thank you, GJEL!
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07 Jan, 2025 by Eric nelson
I'm opening with the statement: INCREDIBLE service, attention to detail, and follow up! I sustained injuries in a car accident where the other driver was at fault, and for the first time in my life I realized that I was going to need more than my own auto insurance company's assistance. Fortunately for me, I was referred to the team at GJEL Accident Attorneys as a starting point, and I didn't need to seek any other guidance after that. I completed a very quick and efficient phone call to explain my circumstances to the firm, and before I could blink I had received an email with clear and simple steps to take to begin the process. I was treated with kindness and compassion during a time when I had a lot of worries about the accident. They made me feel so at ease by advising that they would essentially take over all of the difficult correspondence that was already starting - whether it was my insurance company, the other driver's insurance company, hospital bill inquiries, etc, they handled it all immediately. I was informed and advised at every step down the path to settlement, and their timeliness along the way was so impressive that it made me feel that somehow I was their only client. I wholeheartedly recommend GJEL Accident Attorneys should the need arise, as the entire team had incredible industry knowledge, and they were punctual and professional at every step.
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10 Dec, 2024 by N j
I called Ms. Ekaterina Berman to consult with a case, and she provided excellent consultation even she didn't have time to take my case.
She listens really well. She gets my point immediately, and gets to her point clearly. The communication was very professional and easy.
She offered her professional take on the case and on my concerns, even I haven't hired her. She does not just care about money. She said, to save the time and money, what is the good way to proceed instead of forcing me a case to open and hire her.
Although I didn't end up with working with her on my case, I feel only someone who is good at what he/she is doing can do practice and work in the way Ms. Ekaterina Berman does. So I feel this is outstanding from others in the business, and it should be made aware to anyone who seeks for help and service.
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05 Dec, 2024 by Prince reats
Awesome staff. Totally helped me resolve my problems. Would definitely recommend!
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29 Oct, 2024 by Jorge quintoa
My daughter was able to successfully be awarded social security due to the dedication of this law firm.
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06 Jan, 2021 by Mircea voskerician
I was recommended to Matt by a friend of mine for my divorce. From day one, Matt helped strategize on the best and most efficient options and at the end, I was super satisfied with his results. Matt is Brilliant and you can Trust him, he will fight for you 100% in Most Efficient Way. Highly Reliable&Responsive. A+++++
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06 Jan, 2021 by Stephanie
I can’t say enough about Matt Erickson’s skill and grace as an attorney. He took on my custody case during the lowest point in my life, and under his counsel and guidance, we turned everything around—I with my life and he with my custody of my son. I now have full physical custody and a fair support order. It was a complete 180, and it wouldn’t have been possibly without Matt’s skill, expertise, patience, and kindness. I’ve recommended him countless times to friends. Look no further.
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11 Dec, 2024 by Tonjet michelob
First off, we were looking for an attorney online with an extensive and successful legal practice based on great reviews. After a thorough search, we found Nick and boy! we have not been disappointed so far. It has been a month now and the DA has not yet filed a case in court. However, Nick's brilliance and obvious attention to detail immediately got a family member off the hook from the related DUI hearing at the DMV, which saved the family member from a one (1) year hard suspension (not restriction) of his driver's license, without which the family member would never be allowed to practice his profession. Nick has that aura of confidence coming from extensive legal experience but is very approachable. You would want someone like him on your side.
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24 Oct, 2024 by Victoria
Mr Cvietkovich was very knowledgeable and recommendations were on point. Very helpful as well. Always responded in a timely matter. My case was dismissed. So extremely appreciative and would definitely recommend his services.
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29 Aug, 2024 by Enny david
This lawyer is Gods work! He knows what he is talking about and gets to analyze everything with you. Highly recommend.
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10 Dec, 2024 by N j
I called Ms. Ekaterina Berman to consult with a case, and she provided excellent consultation even she didn't have time to take my case.
She listens really well. She gets my point immediately, and gets to her point clearly. The communication was very professional and easy.
She offered her professional take on the case and on my concerns, even I haven't hired her. She does not just care about money. She said, to save the time and money, what is the good way to proceed instead of forcing me a case to open and hire her.
Although I didn't end up with working with her on my case, I feel only someone who is good at what he/she is doing can do practice and work in the way Ms. Ekaterina Berman does. So I feel this is outstanding from others in the business, and it should be made aware to anyone who seeks for help and service.
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05 Dec, 2024 by Prince reats
Awesome staff. Totally helped me resolve my problems. Would definitely recommend!
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29 Oct, 2024 by Jorge quintoa
My daughter was able to successfully be awarded social security due to the dedication of this law firm.
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10 Dec, 2024 by N j
I called Ms. Ekaterina Berman to consult with a case, and she provided excellent consultation even she didn't have time to take my case.
She listens really well. She gets my point immediately, and gets to her point clearly. The communication was very professional and easy.
She offered her professional take on the case and on my concerns, even I haven't hired her. She does not just care about money. She said, to save the time and money, what is the good way to proceed instead of forcing me a case to open and hire her.
Although I didn't end up with working with her on my case, I feel only someone who is good at what he/she is doing can do practice and work in the way Ms. Ekaterina Berman does. So I feel this is outstanding from others in the business, and it should be made aware to anyone who seeks for help and service.
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05 Dec, 2024 by Prince reats
Awesome staff. Totally helped me resolve my problems. Would definitely recommend!
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29 Oct, 2024 by Jorge quintoa
My daughter was able to successfully be awarded social security due to the dedication of this law firm.
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21 Dec, 2024 by Harold roberts
Very thorough analysis of immigration issues and procedures needed to solve an immigration problem. Very professional.
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15 Oct, 2024 by Jeanette bui
08 Oct, 2024 by Shady elbassiouny
Very helpful and knowledgeable
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16 Jun, 2024 by Rt k
05 Dec, 2022 by Kim hall
The website is informative and provides great information for people who are not attorneys but need help. Thank you for providing this community resource.
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30 May, 2022 by Lana simic
I highly recommend this place!
Fred was great!
He helped me resolve issues with western dental.
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26 Dec, 2024 by Rahrie g.
A family member was in need of a attorney for a felony charge. After interviewing several criminal defense attorney's we unanimously choose Maureen Baldwin. She guided us through the process with confidence and knowledge. We most appreciated Maureen's attention to detail of the case and work she had placed on our case. In the end Maureen was able to secure a favorable outcome for your family member.
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18 Nov, 2024 by Nxt “nwa” w
Wonderful experience working with Vijay. He is good hearted and treats everyone with respect. We were extremely satisfied with his legal representation and he got the most favourable results for the case.
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29 Jul, 2024 by Dayue tan
He is an exceptionally professional, compassionate, and kind lawyer! Thanks to his efforts, our case was ultimately dismissed. Throughout this time, he provided us with immense support. We are very grateful for his dedication!
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20 Reviews
21 May, 2024 by Leila
From the moment I reached out with my inquiry, he was prompt and thorough in his responses. I greatly appreciate his dedication to providing timely assistance
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08 Apr, 2024 by Paul
Great attorney, gave a great response and had even followed up with two phone calls. Even when he knew I needed something different, he went above and beyond to help. True ethics! Thanks!!
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09 Jan, 2024 by Atti
I would very highly recommend Mr. Bradley for any collection disputes. I was looking around to retain a lawyer to collect my judgment award against my previous employer. A friend of mine recommended Mr. Bradley and I am so grateful that he accepted my case. He is a fantastic lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and professional. He was able to collect the judgment in a very short period while maintaining the cost at a minimum for me. I never sent him an email during the whole process because he always updated me on everything. He is very reachable and easy to communicate with. I will recommend him again and again.
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08 Oct, 2021 by Deb
Chris to the rescue.
40K in fees to a firm that was supposed to be "The Best in Northern California" with no results led us to him.
Chris is a pit bull. He doesn't let up until he gets what is deserved. He knows procedure. He gets the job done.
Chris is VERY aware of costs and strives for the most cost effective way to get the best result.
His office staff is supportive, knowledgeable and super responsive.
Without Chris we'd still be trying to dig out from under a bogus TRO with a company that does nothing but BILL.
I would not think twice about hiring Chris and his staff again in the future.
Thanks all!
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30 Apr, 2021 by Felicia mejia
Chris Hirz was God sent to help me finish my divorce papers I had no idea what I was doing and it was very hard on me until I reach out and meet Chris then things got better thanks so much for everything Chris
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26 Jan, 2021 by Tim
My divorce lawsuit lasted for six years. In the fifth year, I met Christopher Hirz. During the year of working with him, we went through several court appearances and tedious matters of various sizes. He handled everything very well. He is very experienced in family law. He has a wealth of experience in court appearances, and he is very smart at fighting for his clients on the hearing. And he has a profound knowledge of law. I strongly recommend this lawyer to everyone. With his help, your case will become smoother. Now I often think that if I hired him as my lawyer earlier, maybe my case in the first five years would go smoother and faster.
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31 Jan, 2025 by Nilathecat y
Overpriced.
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10 Jan, 2025 by John maverick quinto
GJEL went above and beyond to help me with my case. They were compassionate, clear, and fought hard for a great outcome. I felt supported every step of the way. Thank you, GJEL!
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07 Jan, 2025 by Eric nelson
I'm opening with the statement: INCREDIBLE service, attention to detail, and follow up! I sustained injuries in a car accident where the other driver was at fault, and for the first time in my life I realized that I was going to need more than my own auto insurance company's assistance. Fortunately for me, I was referred to the team at GJEL Accident Attorneys as a starting point, and I didn't need to seek any other guidance after that. I completed a very quick and efficient phone call to explain my circumstances to the firm, and before I could blink I had received an email with clear and simple steps to take to begin the process. I was treated with kindness and compassion during a time when I had a lot of worries about the accident. They made me feel so at ease by advising that they would essentially take over all of the difficult correspondence that was already starting - whether it was my insurance company, the other driver's insurance company, hospital bill inquiries, etc, they handled it all immediately. I was informed and advised at every step down the path to settlement, and their timeliness along the way was so impressive that it made me feel that somehow I was their only client. I wholeheartedly recommend GJEL Accident Attorneys should the need arise, as the entire team had incredible industry knowledge, and they were punctual and professional at every step.
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20 Jan, 2025 by Leo vargas
Gracias a Dios por enviarme con este excelente equipo de emigración, por su trabajo del abogado Gabriel Jack, y Jessica ,por Medio de su servicio y labor a las comunidades emigrantes ,recibí mi residencial ,Ellos estaban en todo momento al contacto de mi tramite .
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25 Nov, 2024 by An nguyen
Thank your for your help ! I have a long processing adjustment case spouse sponsor. With the effective communication, Gabriel and his team who are responsive, listens to my concerns, and explains complex legal terms in a way you can understand. His team accessible and keep me updated on the progress of my case. Gabriel who specializes in immigration law and has extensive experience handling adjustment cases similar to mine. He is an experienced lawyer that familiar with the latest laws, regulations, and procedures in immigration. He also went with my interview and make sure that USCIS get the clear information.
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22 Nov, 2024 by F lee
They are trust-worthy immigration lawyers! My husband and I have had a tricky situation on our L1 and L2 visa that led us to have overstayed in the U.S. for 3 months. Thanks to MJ Law, attorney Mara and Gabriel helped to write a professional attorney letter and guide us on how to explain to the Consulate officer about the unintentional overstay. Now both of us are granted new L1 and L2 visa to re-enter the U.S.
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26 Feb, 2025 by Yujin choi
26 Nov, 2024 by The goul
Mr. Cameron and his team were very easy to work with and always responded within a reasonable amount of time. All questions were answered in detail, was guided through the process for my case, and was taken care of in a timely manner. Highly recommend Mr. Cameron Bowman. He is a natural born fighter.
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16 Oct, 2024 by Andrea fullmer
26 Feb, 2025 by Yujin choi
26 Nov, 2024 by The goul
Mr. Cameron and his team were very easy to work with and always responded within a reasonable amount of time. All questions were answered in detail, was guided through the process for my case, and was taken care of in a timely manner. Highly recommend Mr. Cameron Bowman. He is a natural born fighter.
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16 Oct, 2024 by Andrea fullmer
28 Feb, 2025 by June
Julia helped my mother to apply greencard. The instruction was clear and she answered any question very promptly. We are so happy that we already received the approval and just waiting for the greencard to arrive!
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19 Feb, 2025 by Lynnelynn lynne
Just receive my green card today. The lawyer is very professional and responsible.
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13 Feb, 2025 by Taruna sudhakar
Inderjit and everyone on the team were super helpful and knowledgeable throughout my adjustment of status application. Thank you!
You cannot beat experience. Trust the process!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Lisa moon
This lawyer was awful. She misrepresented me. It was a disaster. I needed to change this attorney. Please, look somewhere else
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08 Jul, 2024 by Dyxen xiao
08 Jul, 2024 by Dipa chatterjee
Magdalena is a very kind and compassionate family lawyer. She is highly trained and educated
and keeps herself up to date with all aspects of family law and other laws which effect
divorces. Her law firm and her associates are very professional and follow the best practices. She
and her team could as well write the book on Best Practices in Family Law.
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25 Nov, 2024 by Anthony hsu
I have known this firm for some time and have referred many colleagues to them, even family members. It's reassuring to have a trusted partner in family law who is not only knowledgeable but also results-driven. Their commitment to their clients is evident, and they consistently deliver exceptional outcomes. What stands out even more is their incredible community impact—it's on another level. I am confident in recommending them to anyone in need of family law services.
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22 Nov, 2024 by Rick trevino
It's hard to find a law firm with as much collective experience as Hoover Krepelka, LLP. And when you’re in the midst of a complex divorce or custody dispute where every decision counts and has a lasting impact, having 250+ years of collective family law experience matters even more. With over a dozen attorneys, fluent in multiple languages, they are well-positioned to help you and your loved ones successfully navigate a divorce, custody and support dispute, or property valuation and division.
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19 Nov, 2024 by Tammythao
I worked with this firm to consult about my mom's partner's previous marriage and to understand the status of her marital property shared with her ex-husband. The attorneys were very knowledgeable and took the time to clearly explain the details of the situation. Nowadays, you never know what firm operates from satellite workspaces, but I was pleased to find that their office was conveniently just down the block. This made it easy for me to stop by whenever needed. Their expertise and accessibility truly made the process much smoother for me.
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25 Dec, 2024 by Joy garcia
We are so blessed & grateful to have you as my son’s Attorney. Thank you for your outstanding expertise and support during my son’s court case.
Thank you so much for your help.
May God Bless you and your family!
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06 Dec, 2024 by Martin mccastle
Allie was incredibly helpful—she provided the guidance I needed to move forward with confidence and clarity.
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25 Nov, 2024 by Samantha grundmann
08 Aug, 2017 by Blitzen
I want a good lawyer watching my back, talking to me straight, and with my best intentions in his heart and mind at all times and not a traitor or a sell out.... i've been through over 25 attorneys in my life and spent over $1.5mil dollars on them .... most of them are bums.... gutless automatons doing the bidding of the District Attorney's Office so they can stay in their good graces and squeak out a living for what is basically a pathetic career...
Paez and a few other of the eagleheart attorneys that I've run across in my 50 years in the criminal justice system.... 15 years of which has been behind bars, doesn't belong to that club .... which means he is a breath of fresh air; a great guy to have on your side ....one who is not gonna sell you out; not gonna okey-doke you ; which means he's an individual who's got a conscience and will do his best for you and when you or I need to be told something, he'll tell it to you straight up .
Blend that righteousness, yeah that's what I said, righteousness with knowledge , which is power, w/communication skills and a friendly.... " get along attitude " and you got a formidable goddamn opponent and a great lawyer representing you and me and that is precisely why I can't say enough good things about Michael Paez who spent extra hours on my stuff resolving two cases to my liking ....do you hear what I'm saying folks? He resolved them both to my liking ....he changed the DA's mind and their position and he got the judge to go along with it also....he's tenacious in a nice way. .....and he's equally vicious in a nice way also........meticulous, thorough well prepared, rested and ready to kick ass ! That's my boy right there ....you can't do better...do you hear me defendant .... you can't do better than Paez. Period . And I know from first-hand experience what I'm talking about ....exactly what I'm talking about.... and so here I lay it out and I tell the truth.....and one last quality that goes with this package and that is that I can talk to him with real talk exactly the way I feel And he listens and he understands and then he gets to work to make sure that happens to the best of his abilities and doesn't stop until the job is done ....seriously, the highest marks I can give ....I give to this man. PERIOD.
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04 Dec, 2014 by Steven
im a current client and so far mike hasnt missed a thing and has done a great job of keeping me informed, he obviously has the respect of his peers just by watching his interaction with them in the court room, our case is still in process so ill update as the case plays out
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30 Oct, 2014 by Babu (purna)
My name is Babu (Purna) A.I reviewed all the messages.I have so much to share. To make it short, I leave it as templates.First one.Michael is not lier.He is a LAWYER (I expand it with words -Lovely, Available, With heart, for You, Every time, Represents) . He helped (and worked with ME) as a brother.He checks every corner of the case. I am an immigrant.He asked me to check with immigration attorney.I said I do not need. But he made me to see one of his known attorney to make sure things will not affect.BTW:when I got my DUI in front my home San Jose, it was a stolen van parked in front of my garage and I hit when was backing up.Some one called cops. And cops gave 2 tickets - DUI and Hit-and-Run. Michael, investigated and told to the judge that it was stolen vechicle parked near drive way.I did not know about it.He takook care of. BTW:By birth I am Roman Catholic and I go any place (church, temple, any language) where people sing. It is church when 2 more are together with goodspirit. I love JESUS. I say,
like 20th Century (practical)disciples of Jesus were Mahathma Gandhi (I call Jesus2), Martin Luther King ... I love their wisdom, work and at leat keep in my mind. I am a software engineer, love music (my son name) and nature (my daughter name). I play musical instruments, (used to) practice Homoepathic Medicine.My friends ask me why do not you start it again, and give it our children.I do somany things (and you can think of mistakes along with them, so to speak). The thing I want to mention here is the FAITH. That is what Jesus gave us message - your faith cured you.Chemicals (tablets and pills alone) may help; with faith it will be cured.I have FAITH in Michael. Jesus sayid two things only -- Praise your Lord (the nature you and me part of it). Love your neigbors, the way you love your self. Jesus in practice.
Why I am bringing thse things up is ... It is (my) Joy to SHARE our experience in our jorney and pass the message for good. Sorry! if it was too long, boring and/or words do not make sense.
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31 Jan, 2025 by Nilathecat y
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10 Jan, 2025 by John maverick quinto
GJEL went above and beyond to help me with my case. They were compassionate, clear, and fought hard for a great outcome. I felt supported every step of the way. Thank you, GJEL!
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07 Jan, 2025 by Eric nelson
I'm opening with the statement: INCREDIBLE service, attention to detail, and follow up! I sustained injuries in a car accident where the other driver was at fault, and for the first time in my life I realized that I was going to need more than my own auto insurance company's assistance. Fortunately for me, I was referred to the team at GJEL Accident Attorneys as a starting point, and I didn't need to seek any other guidance after that. I completed a very quick and efficient phone call to explain my circumstances to the firm, and before I could blink I had received an email with clear and simple steps to take to begin the process. I was treated with kindness and compassion during a time when I had a lot of worries about the accident. They made me feel so at ease by advising that they would essentially take over all of the difficult correspondence that was already starting - whether it was my insurance company, the other driver's insurance company, hospital bill inquiries, etc, they handled it all immediately. I was informed and advised at every step down the path to settlement, and their timeliness along the way was so impressive that it made me feel that somehow I was their only client. I wholeheartedly recommend GJEL Accident Attorneys should the need arise, as the entire team had incredible industry knowledge, and they were punctual and professional at every step.
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