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14 Aug, 2024 by Liz mazurek (lizpotz)
Rick Gazipura is a fantastic attorney. He is a strong communicator and is incredibly thorough in explaining the details involved in my case. He answered all my questions in great detail, put me at ease, and ended with a very favorable outcome. I would highly suggest hiring Rick for his level of expertise and genuine care for his clients.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Maria
I had the pleasure of working with Cherish Om, and I couldn’t be happier with her service. Cherish made a complicated legal situation straightforward with her clear communication and expert guidance. She genuinely listened to my concerns and addressed every question with patience and professionalism. Her personal touch and commitment to my case were truly impressive. If you need a lawyer who combines skill with genuine care, Cherish Om is the one to call!
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09 Aug, 2024 by Krista
Highly recommend! Cherish is honest, trustworthy, and truely caring. She helped me to understand the steps in my case and gave me the confidence I needed to move forward. Very grateful for her!
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14 Aug, 2024 by Liz mazurek (lizpotz)
Rick Gazipura is a fantastic attorney. He is a strong communicator and is incredibly thorough in explaining the details involved in my case. He answered all my questions in great detail, put me at ease, and ended with a very favorable outcome. I would highly suggest hiring Rick for his level of expertise and genuine care for his clients.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Maria
I had the pleasure of working with Cherish Om, and I couldn’t be happier with her service. Cherish made a complicated legal situation straightforward with her clear communication and expert guidance. She genuinely listened to my concerns and addressed every question with patience and professionalism. Her personal touch and commitment to my case were truly impressive. If you need a lawyer who combines skill with genuine care, Cherish Om is the one to call!
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09 Aug, 2024 by Krista
Highly recommend! Cherish is honest, trustworthy, and truely caring. She helped me to understand the steps in my case and gave me the confidence I needed to move forward. Very grateful for her!
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14 Aug, 2024 by Liz mazurek (lizpotz)
Rick Gazipura is a fantastic attorney. He is a strong communicator and is incredibly thorough in explaining the details involved in my case. He answered all my questions in great detail, put me at ease, and ended with a very favorable outcome. I would highly suggest hiring Rick for his level of expertise and genuine care for his clients.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Maria
I had the pleasure of working with Cherish Om, and I couldn’t be happier with her service. Cherish made a complicated legal situation straightforward with her clear communication and expert guidance. She genuinely listened to my concerns and addressed every question with patience and professionalism. Her personal touch and commitment to my case were truly impressive. If you need a lawyer who combines skill with genuine care, Cherish Om is the one to call!
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09 Aug, 2024 by Krista
Highly recommend! Cherish is honest, trustworthy, and truely caring. She helped me to understand the steps in my case and gave me the confidence I needed to move forward. Very grateful for her!
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07 May, 2024 by Collin hannigan
Really good team at King. My situation sucked but they fought for me and delivered.
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31 Oct, 2023 by Tiana malave
Great staff and business and Great experience! Very well done work start to finish. Highly recommend!
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30 Oct, 2023 by K h
Best I've worked with after other companies were quick to give me the run around. Would recommend them to anyone in need.
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07 May, 2024 by Collin hannigan
Really good team at King. My situation sucked but they fought for me and delivered.
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31 Oct, 2023 by Tiana malave
Great staff and business and Great experience! Very well done work start to finish. Highly recommend!
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30 Oct, 2023 by K h
Best I've worked with after other companies were quick to give me the run around. Would recommend them to anyone in need.
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07 May, 2024 by Collin hannigan
Really good team at King. My situation sucked but they fought for me and delivered.
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31 Oct, 2023 by Tiana malave
Great staff and business and Great experience! Very well done work start to finish. Highly recommend!
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30 Oct, 2023 by K h
Best I've worked with after other companies were quick to give me the run around. Would recommend them to anyone in need.
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07 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
I highly recommend John as an exceptional DUI lawyer. Before I even reached out, I received numerous positive recommendations about him. From my initial contact, John was responsive and attentive, listening carefully to my situation with genuine empathy. He was clear about what he could and couldn’t promise, providing transparent guidance throughout the process. Dealing with a DUI while managing personal crises, including my father's hospice care and my mother's dementia, was incredibly challenging. John’s sincere care and his focus on what was realistically achievable made a significant difference. He guided me through every step, from counseling to volunteer work, and his advice proved invaluable. John’s expertise was evident when he successfully handled my DMV hearing. He then achieved a remarkable result in the criminal court, securing a reduced charge that was better than expected. This outcome allows me a fresh start. John's professionalism, honesty, and dedication were beyond my expectations. His hard work has given me a second chance, and I am deeply grateful for his support and the outstanding results he delivered.
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28 Mar, 2024 by Josh
John defended me in court and went above and beyond in his duty to represent me zealously. I would recommend him a thousand times over.
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17 Dec, 2023 by Anonymous
John absolutely went above and beyond helping me with my case. He was patient, compassionate, and empathetic. It is hard to find an attorney that genuinely has your well-being and best interest at heart, but I really felt John cared about getting me the best outcome possible. His guidance and support were immeasurably helpful. Thank you!
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23 Jul, 2024 by Giovanna mitchell
Thoughts of even attempting to navigate the complexities of the justice system is no easy feat...let alone actually doing it, however, Mr. Janecki saw my problems and took them head on, without any hesitation. His unwavering commitment to my case gave me the hope and the confidence to see my case through to the end, rather than give up/give in to the DA's original plea deal(s) at the very beginning. His strategic approach, attention to detail, and professionalism were evident from our initial telephone call last June, to the final (and best!) resolution of my case today. I feel very fortunate to have had him by side during this very challenging time for me. His exceptional skills as an attorney have left me nothing short of impressed and have further inspired me to continue my legal education to hopefully one day be able to offer the same high-quality of services to my own clients.
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02 Jul, 2024 by Arjun patel
I would highly recommend Andrew Janecki. He represented me for a traffic matter in Santa Cruz as I was out of state. This was my first time ever working with an attorney and I was apprehensive about the matter. Andrew was communicative from the moment I called him. He had prompt responses, detailed explanations during each step of the process and showed the willingness to exhaust all options.
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30 May, 2024 by Ron digiovine
I called Andrew Janecki and he promptly called me back to give me guidance on expunging information on a dismissed charge from many years ago. He was informative, straightforward and above all honest in giving me the right government contact to get my situation rectified. I would highly recommend him.
Ron
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18 Mar, 2024 by Nancy ellis
Through diligence, competency and a high degree of professionalism, Brenna untangled a very complicated, but highly impactful, legal document of mine and delivered a carefully detailed and accurate replacement. Every aspect of the original document was examined. No question was left unanswered. The new document is exactly right in communicating my intentions regarding the issues involved. With a great deal of relief and confidence, I compliment Brenna and her team that delivered a complete and dependable product. And, I must add, each communication was timely and very pleasantly delivered. I would unequivocally recommend Fine Point Law. Not only do I have a rock solid document, but, through their clear explanations for each element of it, I know and understand all of it thoroughly.
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08 Feb, 2024 by Jenny. silber butah
After recently completing a challenging divorce, I found myself somewhat resistant to designing a new trust. Brenna and Molly were so welcoming and patient with my stuck parts! I appreciate their knowledge and ease with the process, and realized that I looked forward to working through my doubts and worries with regard to the after death details. I am relieved that my loved ones will have an organized system through which they can carry out my wishes when I am gone. I highly recommend this law practice!
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22 Jan, 2024 by Kim guiley
What an amazing experience! My husband and I had been putting off the task of setting up our will and trust, but we finally made it happen and Brenna made the entire process SO easy. Things like this have a tendency to feel really daunting, but Fine Point has clearly honed their system and each step was completely manageable. I can't express the relief I feel knowing that everything was set up the RIGHT way, that our children have a clear and legal safety net if anything happens to us, and that we can meet with the Fine Point team to make updates if and when we need to. Can't recommend Brenna highly enough!
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08 Apr, 2024 by Gpi builders
I was divorced this year and my colleague last year and we both worked with Aaron Lodge as our mediator. He and his business easily get 5 stars for being professional, fair, reasonably priced but also firm with keeping us on track and getting the job done. One thing was almost a miracle, during the process my husband actually spoke civilly to me which was because of Mr. Lodge handling us so well.
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06 Apr, 2024 by Gpi builders
My colleague here at work highly recommended Aaron Lodge to start my divorce, so after calling 3 attorneys and firms, I called Aaron Lodge, who is in Santa Cruz (I live in San Jose). I already knew I wanted (needed) to get a divorce, and he was so friendly on the phone and clear about next steps. I really wanted to get started right away because I know it takes like 6 months to get divorced. Within 24 hours Mr. Lodge filed the full divorce. My ex and I later decided to mediate with Mr. Lodge, and we paid $4000.00 as a fixed set price, and after 3 sessions and some emailing after that, Mr. Lodge wrote up a whole divorce judgment and filed it. I was so happy to not have to go to court once, and we saved a lot of money. I recommend his offices, the law offices of Aaron J Lodge fully and completely.
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28 Feb, 2024 by Sudhakar yevale
I want to thank the Crawford law firm for taking care of my Dui charges in santa cruz. Phillip handled the case and from the start I felt very confident with Phillip and his staff. Phillip is a true expert in his craft and will fight to get you the best outcome possible, He did for me! My DUI charges were reduced! Thank you, Phillip
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02 Apr, 2024 by Maria diaz
Matt is an exceptional attorney, took care of my legal needs in the best possible way. He was always available. I felt secure and I knew he was taking care of my needs. I can certainly recommend him to anyone who needs his services. You will not be disappointed. My case was successful and with a positive outcome sooner than expected. Thank you Matt for all your wonderful and efficient service!
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17 Mar, 2024 by Tauna szymanski
Matt is a very talented immigration attorney. I contacted him on behalf of a friend who was in a complicated immigration situation. Matt was extremely knowledgeable about both federal and state laws and procedures relating to immigration. There is no clear law on the situation we were dealing with, and he was very creative in developing a strategy, and it worked! The engagement lasted several years because there were several intermediate steps that needed to take place along the way. Even though it wasn't in Matt's purview to handle those intermediate steps, he was both patient and generous with his time in helping my friend get through those successfully. Matt took my friend's case on pro bono when Matt was employed at his prior public service organization. When he moved to open his own private practice, Matt generously asked if my friend would be willing to continue the engagement with Matt in his private practice, still on a pro bono basis. In addition, Matt is very personal, even-keeled, prompt, and accommodating. It was a pleasure working with him over several years.
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09 Mar, 2024 by Pancho ramirez
I think Matthew Weisner, it’s not, only, a great attorney, but very kind and caring about helping people to navigate immigration laws and fixing their problems. I was so fortunate to have Matthew as my attorney. He helped me to get the impossible, I had issues in my past, and I got legal status, despite my situation, thanks to him!
Yo creo que Matthew Weisner no sólo es un gran abogado, sino que también es muy amable y se preocupa por ayudar a las personas a navegar las leyes de inmigración y solucionar sus problemas. Fui muy afortunada de tener a Matthew como mi abogado. Él me ayudó a conseguir lo imposible, tuve problemas en mi pasado y obtuve estatus legal, a pesar de mi situación, ¡gracias a él!
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09 Feb, 2024 by Busy bee services
I called at 7:20PM and Balam Loyola, picked up my call…that was a pleasant surprise. I am currently seeking legal advice, and he was able to give me some good information.
Thank you!
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14 Aug, 2023 by Anne friscia
Balam gave me great advice regarding a car issue and explained how the California Lemon law worked. My issue was resolved quickly and in my favor. I would not hesitate to use his services again. He was thorough, patient, and very fair. I highly recommend him.
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30 Dec, 2022 by Noah jarvis
I highly recommend The Law Office of Balam O Letona. I had bought a vehicle from a dealership in San Jose and after a multitude of problems and the dealership giving me the run around I had to find a solution. I reached out to Balam by phone and right away he listened and started to help me out. Without Balam Letona's help I would have been stuck with a broken car and out of a lot of money. I can confidently say that if anyone has trouble with a car dealership that they can contact Balam.
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09 Feb, 2024 by Busy bee services
I called at 7:20PM and Balam Loyola, picked up my call…that was a pleasant surprise. I am currently seeking legal advice, and he was able to give me some good information.
Thank you!
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14 Aug, 2023 by Anne friscia
Balam gave me great advice regarding a car issue and explained how the California Lemon law worked. My issue was resolved quickly and in my favor. I would not hesitate to use his services again. He was thorough, patient, and very fair. I highly recommend him.
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30 Dec, 2022 by Noah jarvis
I highly recommend The Law Office of Balam O Letona. I had bought a vehicle from a dealership in San Jose and after a multitude of problems and the dealership giving me the run around I had to find a solution. I reached out to Balam by phone and right away he listened and started to help me out. Without Balam Letona's help I would have been stuck with a broken car and out of a lot of money. I can confidently say that if anyone has trouble with a car dealership that they can contact Balam.
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28 Jul, 2020 by Amanda patton
I am so grateful for the outstanding customer service I received from Brette Evans and her staff. I was so scared to even consider taking on this process but from the very moment I spoke to Brette about my situation, she made me feel at ease and informed about the whole process. David was also helpful when it came to answering my many questions and concerns about this process. Even in the midst of COVID shutdowns, Brette and her team were incredibly responsive and compassionate about my needs and budget. Brette made me feel comfortable and cared for every step of the way. I highly recommend contacting Brette and her wonderful team if you are scared and on the fence about your options.
UPDATE 4/2021: It’s been over a year since Brette helped me file and I’m doing really well. My credit has shot back up into the 700’s because I followed through with the post-case recommendations that Brette suggested. I got a credit card with a small limit and I use it a few times a month to buy food. I make sure to pay it off at the end of the month, and this method has helped me rebuild my credit. I am so grateful that I made the decision to work with Brette on this. What a relief it has been to get a second chance.
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12 Aug, 2019 by Evan azevedo
16 Jul, 2019 by Billie thibodeau
I walked into Evans Law Offices feeling stressed, conflicted, and feeling some shame for my situation and walked out feeling like one thousand pounds of weight lifted off my shoulders! The light and cheerful consultation was totally supportive, informative, and a confidence boost. The consultation also prepared me in concrete ways for a bright and successful new chapter in my life. Oh, my word, I am so glad I found this law office! Brette Evans validated all of my challenging experiences regarding finances which I thought were quite hopeless. I was informed of the most beneficial and cost effective avenue to solve these challenges putting me and my financial needs before any agenda of legal fees. I have never experienced a legal advocate of this magnitude before. I want everyone to know just how substantial the help I received from Brette Evans was! In the past, I have wasted money on lawyers whose focus was on making as much money as they could with mediocre services and Evans Law Offices is not that. I am so grateful for their services and I recommend them to everyone.
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28 Jul, 2020 by Amanda patton
I am so grateful for the outstanding customer service I received from Brette Evans and her staff. I was so scared to even consider taking on this process but from the very moment I spoke to Brette about my situation, she made me feel at ease and informed about the whole process. David was also helpful when it came to answering my many questions and concerns about this process. Even in the midst of COVID shutdowns, Brette and her team were incredibly responsive and compassionate about my needs and budget. Brette made me feel comfortable and cared for every step of the way. I highly recommend contacting Brette and her wonderful team if you are scared and on the fence about your options.
UPDATE 4/2021: It’s been over a year since Brette helped me file and I’m doing really well. My credit has shot back up into the 700’s because I followed through with the post-case recommendations that Brette suggested. I got a credit card with a small limit and I use it a few times a month to buy food. I make sure to pay it off at the end of the month, and this method has helped me rebuild my credit. I am so grateful that I made the decision to work with Brette on this. What a relief it has been to get a second chance.
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12 Aug, 2019 by Evan azevedo
16 Jul, 2019 by Billie thibodeau
I walked into Evans Law Offices feeling stressed, conflicted, and feeling some shame for my situation and walked out feeling like one thousand pounds of weight lifted off my shoulders! The light and cheerful consultation was totally supportive, informative, and a confidence boost. The consultation also prepared me in concrete ways for a bright and successful new chapter in my life. Oh, my word, I am so glad I found this law office! Brette Evans validated all of my challenging experiences regarding finances which I thought were quite hopeless. I was informed of the most beneficial and cost effective avenue to solve these challenges putting me and my financial needs before any agenda of legal fees. I have never experienced a legal advocate of this magnitude before. I want everyone to know just how substantial the help I received from Brette Evans was! In the past, I have wasted money on lawyers whose focus was on making as much money as they could with mediocre services and Evans Law Offices is not that. I am so grateful for their services and I recommend them to everyone.
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02 Sep, 2017 by Aly
Sal Gallardo is one of the best intelligent and intellectually well equipped professionals when it comes to the law. He came with the background of 19 years of his own law practice and his wife who is an attorney where experience of both will get you through where someone else might not. Sal Gallardo has passion for helping people to bring the law at the level where your biography is important and good moral characters will be passed to the next level- where judge will have a chance to hear and know more about you and your case. while DA will keep flashing the titles of multiple accusations build against of you.
Sal is emotionally calm and well carried person. You will need him to help you to do it together. And his help will pay you back through keeping your reputation clean again.
Sal will help you to stay calm through the whole process, as its going to be a long process going up to months. All what we have to do -stay positive and keep ourselves calm as you are in hands of professional attorney. It was hard to stay positive when the charges I faced against of me appeared on a background check report as a very bad charges you can face being a manager or employee to have ;-)
Not Even proved guilty Yet I looked as a true criminal facing 2 charges in one case.....
Oh well it was a very well written story which some creative mistress of my ex Mr.
passed to the DA office to keep me further from the boy who has all the right assets)))).
Please don't hesitate to have legal help twice.
And I contacted Sal to see if he can explain the fact of happening. He did. Big corporations can run macro background checks where every case which was taken by DA`s offices can appear on those reports depending on company data research provider. It`s not necessary to have conviction or misdemeanor proven when it can affect your life in a way employer won`t give you a chance to explain yourself till its actually over.
Sal is the only lawyer who was able to respond on the fact of happening!
Do not panic! Do not stress out. Be calm and confident in the one whom you already contacted. Because he will do it with knowledge and confidence. Finding all ins and out of the tunnel of not being a free man, and you will have the best outcome possible.
that was a hard first step. Now my case is resolved and over months later.
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09 Apr, 2017 by Joeq
When you are looking for an attorney in Santa Cruz County it's important to find someone who has been around a long time and knows everyone in the county. Sal Gallardo was highly recommended to me by a large law firm who said " this guy is really good and will do a great job for you and possibly save you a little money" so the got me in touch with Sal. When i first spoke with him i knew right away he was the one i wanted to handle my case. Sal is very personable and aggressively represented me. I received a very favorable outcome and was able to avoid any jail time due to his efforts. You may want to do yourself a favor and give him a call and find out for yourself why Sal is the tight choice when hiring an attorney in Santa Cruz County. Thanks Sal !
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16 Jun, 2016 by Brianna golding
I discovered a 5 year old warrant for an old misdemeanor case out of Santa Cruz where I attended school many years ago. I called Sal in an absolute panic - I had worked so hard to turn my life around and everything was about to come to crumble because of this new case. Sal, from the moment we talked, was kind, patient and thorough. He communicated with me every step of the way and actually made me feel like my case mattered to him. It was so refreshing to have a lawyer who made me feel like I had someone in my corner. Sal ended up getting my case DISMISSED! One of my charges was a failure to appear at my own trial! I couldn't believe it. It was the best result I could have ever asked for. I am grateful he took the time to get to know me so he could properly advocate for me in court. THANK YOU SAL!
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14 May, 2019 by Dorris
Brad helped get me through a sticky and difficult business sale. He looked after my interests, negotiated on my behalf skillfully. He also let me know when it was time to give a bit. All in all, the deal went through and I came out with a profit and feeling that I'd stood my ground and kept my sanity. Brad's sense of humor helped as well. Thank you, Brad.
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12 Apr, 2017 by Nick
Very helpful and well informed attorney.
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12 Feb, 2015 by Chuck
Brad really knew law and regulations but what surprised me is he really understood business too. Very sharp but humble guy. Pretty rare.
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14 Jun, 2017 by Gary booth
A member of the jury came to me outside the courtroom after a long and complicated trial in which I was awarded a $1MM judgement and asked what it was like to have Atticus Finch as my lawyer. You can guess what my answer was then and remains today.
I have been with David and Pam for a long, long time. Their patient explanations of the law and distilling the complex out of much of our legal system relieves the frustration and dread one (at least for me) feels when faced with a legal issue, as plaintiff or defendant.
One of David's stand out skills is in taking depositions, it is a joy to behold and be part of.The other is that juries like him. The respect he gives to them is well received and reciprocated in kind. Judges don't like anyone.
If you see one or two stars in this review section, the reviewer was likely not being represent by David or Pamela.
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10 Mar, 2022 by Gary
I was referred to Mr.Penrose by another attorney. My case was concerned with a care giver agreement that I considered not truthful. With his great knowledge and investigative skills, Mr.Penrose found that the document had time parameters to make that document legal and binding. Mr.Penrose preserved my parents true wishes and desires for their estate. I can say without hesitation,if anyone has any questions dealing with a legal issue, contact Mr.Penrose.
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07 Apr, 2021 by Anonymous
Frankly put, Steven Penrose is nothing less than a miracle worker! My sibling and I retained him nearly 3 years ago to rid us of the many Gordian knots that we had to contend with due to our father's highly complicated trust and estate. He's brilliant (always a step or two ahead of any possible concerns), a fierce advocate, unquestionably dedicated, thorough, patient and treats us with the utmost respect. His knowledgeable colleagues, paralegals and staff further add to the firm's overall standard of excellence. If you're looking for the best ... you've just found it.
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02 Oct, 2020 by Ruben & jennan
We have worked with Steven for over 20 years. He has successfully handled 3 family estates for us, 2 of which were very complicated. He is a very knowledgeable and progressive thinking attorney. He is one of the few estate planning attorneys that can also handle all aspects of an estate settlement, including litigation, should the need arise. Over the years he has become our professional advisor, attorney, and good friend.
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28 May, 2023 by Bill
A few years ago I realized I didn’t own all of my driveway. I contacted Jordan for help. I felt I had a good case to at least obtain an easement for the portion of my driveway I had been using since I bought my home in 1987. An easement is an easement but with Jordan’s expertise I was able to negotiate a deal with the vested owner and obtain fee title for my driveway I’m for ever grateful to Jordan and would highly recommend him!!!
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25 Jul, 2018 by Troy
Jordan Ciliberto is an exceptionally competent attorney that I highly recommend. Like most professionals that are great at what they do, he implements strong attention to detail and a risk-adjusted approach to unforeseen circumstances. I've worked with Jordan on many occasions. In fact, over the last 5 years I've have benefited from his expertise, guidance, and services for Commercial Leasing, Easements, Land Use, Clouds on Title, TIC Agreements, LLC Operating Agreements, Trust & Estate support, Equity Exchanges, and Partnership Buyout/Restructuring. As a client, I really appreciate his tenacious dedication to excellence, deep knowledge, proven track-record of success, as well as his generational vibrancy. He is an excellent attorney, and an outstanding participant in our community who also happens to sit on a few different Boards. -TH
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13 Sep, 2016 by Kristen
My husband and I were very pleased with Jordan. He took the time to ask the right questions and discuss all our wishes in order to put together a thorough living trust. Everything was addressed to make sure our children will be well protected and taken care of if needed. It was also nice to put Healthcare Directive in place. Jordan is very approachable and professional, family friendly. Highly recommend him for estate planning!
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15 Jul, 2021 by Brad
My partner and I hired Eric to help us with a Real Estate Disclosure case. Eric worked above and beyond what we ever expected and kept going strong even when our case became more complicated and difficult. His knowledge of real estate disclosure laws was impressive and he was able to go head to head in depositions against the best insurance lawyers out there. Our case finally settled and we couldn't be more thankful for Eric's services. Eric's hard work and patience is the reason why we were not left financially devastated for years to come. He puts his heart and soul into his work and cared as deeply about our case as we did ourselves. I couldn't recommend a more competent, professional, and honest lawyer.
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01 Mar, 2018 by Heather
We could not be happier with the service Eric Nelson provided as our attorney. His competency and discernment led to an unexpectedly favorable outcome to our case, and during the process leading up to that we found him to be exceptionally professional, accessible and easy to communicate with. We were especially impressed with his handling of the depositions. Being new to the legal process of a lawsuit, we greatly appreciated the care Eric took to make us less vulnerable and explain things with knowledge. He consistently combined this knowledge with genuine warmth and humility, bringing in a positive and much appreciated human aspect to the process that made the case go as smoothly as possible. We found Eric to be a very ideal attorney, and highly recommend him.
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25 Sep, 2013 by Melody
I worked with Eric on an EDD (unemployment) dispute. He clearly knows employment laws and helped me to clarify and strategize to appeal this case. I would highly recommend him for your attorney needs! By the way, we won the appeal.
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26 Sep, 2024 by Krista
Rachel and Dana are the absolute best in the county. I interviewed several attorneys before deciding on Kruger Family Law. From the very start, the team was professional, organized, efficient, communicative, and really great to work with. Additionally, their billing practices are fair and transparent. Together they settled my matter within a month, and were always available to answer any question I had- even more impressive, they typically return emails or calls within an hour- I’ve never seen this with any other practice. They are truly a local gem and cars about the community they work for. 10/10 highly recommend.
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18 Jul, 2023 by Monica
Dana helped my family and I navigate a very complicated situation. She was very thorough and prepared with answers for every scenario. Without getting into specifics our custody issue was complex and the other side was known to not be cooperative and even manipulative. Dana handled it with extreme professionalism and compassion for me as a client. My experience was a very positive one with the outcome my family was really hoping for. Thank you, Dana!
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18 Oct, 2020 by Gilbert
Dana listens, prepared, proactive, thorough, knowledgeable, honest and great communication. My case has been progressively moving forward (even while Covid in place). She does her best to have both parties come to a settlement in a timely manner if possible.
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18 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
Reed is an incredibly capable and thorough attorney. His attention to detail is amazing and his ability to explain complex legal terms and requirements is superb. He is easy to work with and asks all the right questions to provide appropriate counsel. He provided great advice and produced succinct work products when he helped us with land use questions and environmental review. I highly recommend Reed especially in areas of municipal law and land use.
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17 Feb, 2015 by Sue
My experience with Reed Gallogly came working for the City of Santa Barbara. He was with the City Attorney's Office and was instrumental in upholding all of my Municipal Code Enforcement cases against a well know slum lord. Reed was extremely professional in his behavior, attitude and his appearance. His presence in any room was one of confidence and calmness. He was always well-informed of my cases and thoroughly researched them before meeting with the defendant and his team of lawyers. I knew he was prepared to defend the City or myself if need be, and I considered him an extremely valuable colleague. I have yet to work with another attorney (both inside and outside the City) that I have as much confidence in and respect for as Mr. Reed Gallogly. He would be a tremendous asset to any team.
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13 Feb, 2015 by Gloria
Reed worked with me recently when I was dealing with an employee that was attempting to steal business from my insurance agency when he left to work at another brokerage firm. I was going to try and draft something myself but I was referred to Reed from a family friend and he jumped right in and took charge of the issue. He knew exactly what I needed to do and his fees was very reasonable to get the issue off my desk and into the proper hands. The action letter was drafted and sent to me for review and then sent out promptly to the party. After the issue was dealt with I didn't have any further issues with my prior employee and I sincerely appreciated Reed handling that issue for me. I would certainly work with him in the future for other legal needs, he was responsive and treated me very well in our interaction.
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17 Jun, 2017 by Greg
Angela has been a fantastic partner for our legal needs, we have nothing but good things to say about working with her. In particular she helped us set up our initial legal structure and was key in working through our supplier agreements. Highly recommend working with Angela -
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04 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous
We've worked with Angela for almost a decade as an outside general counsel for our solar company. She's done everything from develop transactional agreement for our commercial and residential install projects to helping us get paid when things haven't gone so well with subs. I truly cannot say enough great things about Angela. She has an impeccable work ethic and is pleasant to talk to unlike like most lawyers.
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15 Feb, 2016 by Louis
There are several lawyers who claim to specialize in vertical industries or segments of the law but few bring true passion to their specialty. I had the opportunity to work both as Angela's colleague in the solar industry where she led legal affairs and as a lawyer for our our Cleantech marketing services firm. She is the consummate legal professional and brings passion to the work she does to elevate the cleantech industry. I'd recommend Estriatus Law without hesitation.
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25 Sep, 2016 by Juliet
My husband and I are both lawyers who needed our estate planning documents prepared but practice in a wholly separate area of the law. We have known Emily for years both personally and professionally and were familiar with her high ethical standards, strong work ethic and commitment to getting it right, which is why we chose her. Emily gracefully guided us through making difficult decisions and was particularly effective at educating us about the potential tax implications of our decisions. We highly recommend her.
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09 May, 2016 by Anonymous
I met Emily for a consultation after my husband passed away suddenly. Emily was kind, compassionate, professional and very informative in what legal documents I needed and the steps to take to ensure that my children and I were taken care of. I would highly recommend her as a lawyer.
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07 May, 2016 by Susan
In our first consultation with Emily after the sudden death of my son, her compassion and professionalism were comforting. His wife and I left with the confidence that we knew the steps to be taken. Emily had been highly recommended after her skilled handling of a complicated large estate. Although my son's estate is not large, her graciousness and compassion were abundant.
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06 Apr, 2024 by Kimberly
I am not the best writer, so all I can say is Mr. Lodge was wonderful to work with, he explained everything, was very available, and got my divorce done. Thank you and I recommend contacting his offices if you are thinking about a divorce.
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19 Dec, 2009 by Tina
Mr. Lodge worked on behalf of our business on two different cases. The first case involved an ongoing dispute we have had with another business. Mr. Lodge first negotiated with the owners of the other business and then set up some mediation sessions. After only two sessions, and some rather complex discussions of possible resolutions, Mr. Lodge put together a comprehensive solution, which essentially ended our years-long dispute.
The other case involved a court action that Mr. Lodge filed and argued in court. I was impressed with both the pleadings and the arguing in court. Before a trial, Mr. Lodge reached a settlement which I felt was excellent. I would recommend Mr. Lodge and his assistants to anybody who needs an attorney or mediator.
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23 Oct, 2009 by Sandra
Mr. Lodge was extremely personable and really made me feel he was on my side and fighting for me. He also was reasonable, and was able to work with my ex-landlord in a way the other attorneys could not. He won a very important case for me and I am forever grateful.
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02 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
Our group hired Ryan when a government organization near our homes announced a project that had not gone through the proper CEQA and Coastal Development Permit environmental reviews. Ryan succeeded in preserving the public's right to be heard and in getting the organization to conform to the laws to which they should have conformed all along. The briefs, declarations and letters he wrote on our behalf were strong and thorough. Throughout the process, Ryan was always accessible, responsive, professional and fair in his billings. He was also very understanding of our lack of knowledge of the complicated CEQA and coastal laws and processes and he was always patient in explaining them to us. If we ever have another need for an environmental, land use or government agency attorney, we will call Ryan Moroney immediately.
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08 May, 2014 by Gillian
Ryan Moroney handled the case for the group Save Our Big Trees for which I am the spokesperson. The case was against the city of Santa Cruz for its weakening of its Heritage Tree Ordinance without any environmental review. Mr. Moroney was a pleasure to work with. Always available, prompt to return emails and phone calls, clear in his explanations and knowledgable on the issues. He wrote a brilliant brief and response. His passion for protecting the environment was evident throughout our interactions. I would highly recommend him without any reservations.
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30 Apr, 2014 by Anonymous
When an environmentally sensitive habitat on and adjacent to our property was damaged by an unpermitted project, we needed help finding the most cost-effective path to obtain restoration and protection from continuing damage. Ryan helped us understand our alternatives, seek public records, draft a petition, complete discovery, prepare for trial and, after we received a favorable decision in trial, work out terms of a settlement agreement. Attorneys from other firms working on our case thought he did great work, too. He is knowledgeable, friendly, hardworking, confident and honest. I would not hesitate to work with him in the future.
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09 Jun, 2018 by Bel
Lars is a phenomenal person and lawyer. I hired him based on some frantic internet research at a turbulent time in my life and got so much more than I ever expected. He was fighting for me even before I started fighting for myself ! I had moved out of the area and was not able to be at the many many court dates for this drawn out case and Lars was always there for me. When I called, he answered or called me right back. I was never left in the dark and was able to get the best outcome I possibly could have with a combination of Lars' excellence and a little luck on our side ! Due to my distance, Lars had to mail things to me frequently and we never missed a deadline. Even now the case has been decided, I know I can call him with questions regarding the result. You can really tell he cares and knows what he's doing. Thank you, Lars!! :)
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30 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous
Lars has expeditiously represented me in court and had my case dismissed (Hit and Run) where I damaged a vehicle. I am very pleased with the outcome.
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24 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
It was with integrety and skill that Mr.Shallburg defended my loved one. His skill and knowledge is remarkable...and he does all this while making it look easy. Thankyou Lars.
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19 Jun, 2017 by Robert
David represented us in a real estate dispute. We had never experienced a dispute like this before. David took the time to explain the process at the beginning so we knew what to expect. He gathered all the facts documents we had and told us what else we needed to obtain.
He was very patient and thorough and clearly laid out our options.
He was honest and direct about both the positive and negative possible
outcomes. We were well prepared before so we could be confident as
we went forward.
David's strength is not only in his knowledge of the Law but in his accounting background. He was able to quickly make necessary adjustments and clearly explain to all so we could reach a fair
settlement.
In the end, we were able to prevail and were pleased with the outcome.
We are glad to recommend David to others and plan to work with
him in future real estate transactions.
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14 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
David's knowledge of civil procedure, his very deep experience, his kindness and understanding, his engagement of my family and I as co-plaintiffs as his clients with excellent strategy and clear, candid and open communication made a life-changing fraud and financial elder abuse case bearable, giving us a sense of fairness and closure.
This was a complex case with a bizarre cross-complaint that threatened to erase and make worse the original causes of action, but David (and his firm) steadfastly "boxed in" the defendant with brilliant strategies and pleadings that eventually overwhelmed the lies and deceit with truth and justice. The court agreed and we won our judgement.
I highly recommend David R. Beck for even the most complex real estate fraud litigation cases, as he is fully equipped to take it all the way to "win." Given the difficulty of our circumstances, David did everything he could to patiently explain each step, carefully consulted with us whenever there was a strategic fork in the road and took each important step all the way to the finish line with real results. Thank you, David!
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15 Nov, 2021 by Judy
Ms. Brewington knows her specialty well. We have been her clients for years. I would recommend her because I know her work is excellent..
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15 Oct, 2008 by Anonymous
among the top elder law attorneys in town...maybe the best as to face time and fair fees. She's busy and not always available...but, I guess that's why she's good at what she does. If a friend needed a living trust, special needs trust, Medi-Cal planning, general estate planning, elder law, I'd recommed her as one of the top three in town. With Ms. Brewington you get a savvy estate planning lawyer but also elder law, increasingly more important as we all get older.
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