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28 Jan, 2022 by Maria elena pozos
Excellent lawyer, very recommended. Excellent service always in communication with any questions or concerns that I had and made my process very smooth.
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31 Aug, 2018 by Laura pino
Mrs. Delgado helped my family and I on a very hard immigration process, she always went above and beyond to help us out. She is absolutely the best I do recommend her services.
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08 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
I would say she is a great lawyer. I would recommend her. And i am very happy that she is my lawyer.
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21 Mar, 2018 by Daniel
She is a great lawyer and has been helpful throughout the process. I would highly recommend her.
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20 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous
After 2 denials Mr Koenig and Elaine took my case over and assured me things would be fine. I think the guys been doing it long enough to know what cases are real. If he takes your case, your gonna be ok. After a huge wait for a court date all went fine,Just as they said. The guy was on a first name basis with everyone there. Don't keep looking, Koenig is your man. I would use him again in a heartbeat!
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25 Mar, 2016 by Cherie
Andrew took my brothers case for Social Security, after 2 denials, and was able to help me prove his had moderate mental disabilities which prevent him from working with a low IQ and anti social behavioral problems, even though he was in his 50's. This is a very difficult challenge in the courts, and Andrew was through in getting him the not only the correct diagnosis, but also the help he needed. All this led to his being able to get on SSI and provide him with housing and medical he badly needed. It was also structure as to not interupt his being in a family trust to loose his benefits. I was grateful as I was his caregiver and it was very difficult dealing with my brother. I was most impressed with his ability to deal with my brother and be compassionate to his issues. I highly recommend Andrew Keonig and have to many of my friends in need of a good lawyer for disability needs.
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03 Aug, 2022 by Kris
Recommended by a friend, went to meet her and hired her! Due to Covid the settlement took much longer than expected but she won 100%. She also has great staff working for her!
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24 Jul, 2018 by Julia
I can’t recommend Diedre enough. A friend suggested her to help me with a complex multi-car crash. Diedre is everything I was looking for in a lawyer. She’s very thourough, works hard on your behalf, tells it like it is, and is incredibly honest. Working together Diedre and I agreed it doesn’t make sense for me to hire her in my specific situation, but she’s offered to continue to help answer questions and go over paperwork as I need it. It’s very refreshing to work with a lawyer who’s primary goal really is to help people.
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23 Jul, 2014 by Ellen
Randall Sutter helped us with two legal matters in which we will always be grateful. With his help, we settled everything in a timely manner. He is personable and down-to-earth and will get the job done with ease and professionalism.
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18 Jul, 2014 by Anonymous
My wife and I owned and operated a small restaurant that, with the economic decline we were not able to keep up with all of our bills. We were being sued by creditors and the landlord. Randy filed a chapter 7 bankruptcy case that eliminated all of our personal and business debts, got rid of the lawsuits and allowed us to breath easily and get back to a normal life. I would recommend Randy to anyone who is feeling the pressure from creditors.
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10 Oct, 2014 by Craig
During the most difficult time of my life,John was there to walk me through everything I needed to navigate. John stuck with me through a 3 year delay before I could finish the process,and helped me to finally get past the stress and uncertainty ,
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04 Sep, 2014 by Danni
I remember a time when I was on top of the world. Everything I touch turned to gold, any idea I had I knew would be successful. Those were the days I thought I was untouchable, and quite honestly I was. I had found success, financial security and was living the life I always wanted. I was providing for my kids making my family proud did not have a care in the world. Then in an instant everything changed, I went from being on top of the world to falling hard, hitting the ground with a very large splat! I like many, had been caught up in the real estate bubble and when things burst all over the nation, they burst big in my home as well. I thought I was done for; I had no hope, and no understanding of how I could make things better. With some stroke of luck I reached out and called my attorney (Tamara Harper, who also had become a friend of mine), and I explained that I was upside down in life and needed some help. She referred me to two individuals who are now not only my attorneys but also dear friend, John Rounds, and Randy Sutter of Rounds in Sutter ... John and Randy made an appointment with me the day that I called them. Without getting to specific about my troubles….I am here to tell you that John and Randy gave me reason to breathe again. With their strong support and extensive legal knowledge, they provided me a path to a new life. John and Randy were then and will always be my ROCK. They always have my best interest at heart and keep my legal matters in perfect order. I recommend to anyone who needs help with their life to see Rounds and Sutter. They are the BEST!!!
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23 Mar, 2016 by Chris
He is a very smart and compassionate attorney who knows his stuff. He was always available on the phone/email and respond to my queries promptly. Above all he is a great human being who genuinely cares for his clients. He always did what he said he was going to do for me.
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13 Nov, 2012 by Jozlyn
A very well respected members of the judiciary. He's been an excellent attorney with vast experienced in Criminal Law, Bankruptcy, DUI and other aspects of the law. I definitely recommend him to anyone. He's been our family lawyer since 1983 and still doing an outstanding service to us.
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18 Sep, 2015 by Lisa
I was involved in an automobile injury accident with my mother as passenger and was referred to Haffner Law Group to represent us. I had been getting calls from the other driver's insurance company telling me to give them information about the accident. Then I contacted Haffner Law Group and they handled everything. They did so in a professional and reassuring manner, helping us to understand the legal process and at the same time, answering all of our questions. Matthew Haffner took our case to trial and we received a significant amount of money for our injuries, for lost work, and for pain and suffering caused by the accident. I happily recommend Haffner Law Group.
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07 Jul, 2015 by Carol
Ms. Haffner was an extremely knowledgeable, understanding and helpful lawyer. She revised our employee handbook and did a stellar job. I will be recommending her to others.
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20 Oct, 2015 by Samuel
Dennis Neil Jones, of Meyers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Feingold, represented me in a medical insurance coverage dispute involving a large sum of money. Before Dennis's representation, the insurance company would not give me the time of day. It would not discuss the matter with me and had no interest in resolving it. Thanks to Dennis, the insurance company was forced to listen and to reconsider. Dennis was an expert in the substantive law and a brilliant tactician. He was also very considerate of what I was going through and generous with his time. Thanks to Dennis, we won, accomplishing everything we set out to do.
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09 Oct, 2015 by Cathy
Words can never adequately convey how grateful I am that I found Dennis Jones. A neighbor filed a lawsuit. When I informed my insurance company that I was being sued, it dropped me. Mr. Jones reviewed the insurance policy and believed the carrier owed me a defense. He wrote them a letter to that effect. The next communication from the insurance company is in the form of a lawsuit! Mr. Jones defended me against the insurance company, and they went from suing to settling. I would give him more than five stars if possible. He truly cares about his clients and goes above and beyond to help.
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13 Nov, 2020 by Dale
After suffering a major injury at work I tried to get the care that I needed to get better from my work comp case worker, I had no idea how horrible of a mess that I was in for. With Mr. Whites help I was able to understand the decisions that had to be made and the confusing paperwork that just kept coming. Mr. White was able to make it easier for me to focus on my recovery and getting the care that I needed. He is definitely a huge help and a great asset to have in this trying position.
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03 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
Nancy is a excellent attorney. I would recommend her to anyone and is very knowledgeable in elder law. She was so kind and understanding and very fair looking out for the best interest of the client.
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07 Jan, 2024 by Sharan d.
Mr. Sugden is an outstanding, knowledgeable, and very well experienced worker comp lawyer. He was very aggressive and confident towards my case. His calm and empathetic demeanor offered emotional aid to myself and my family during the most difficult times that worker comp system put me through. With Mr. Sugden's support I was able to focus more on my health and get back on my feet. I trust him and highly recommend him to anyone.
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14 Aug, 2023 by Rosa maria de la rosa
The best lawyer ever, trusted, friendly and helpful. Hopefully you remember me, because we always have you in are heart.
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31 Oct, 2016 by Anonymous
It is a true pleasure to call Mr. Steven P. Lee a colleague. He is extremely knowledgeable in several practices, especially employment law. His semi-annual Employment Law Update Seminars always full of information and relate able. He loves working for his clients and goes out of his way to make sure each client, no matter how big or small, feels comfortable. Truly the best of the best right here!
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26 Jul, 2011 by Brenda allison
We thought our trust would be complicated since we have several properties, bank accounts, children and businesses. There was only one person we knew that had the advanced expertise to create our trust. We first hired SusAnne and her team in 2004 to create our trust. She asked questions that had never occured to my husband and I. We were actually not looking forward to the appointment for obvious reasons. When we left, we were more confident in our family's future through the warm, realistic conversation we had throughout the initial process. We made little updates until 2011. In 2011, we sat down with SusAnne because we recently had another child. We learned that the initial trust was so well-written and thorough that it took into account our son even years before he was born. After seven more years of marriage, conversations between spouses change and our need to take care of each other's parents have developed. Again, we knew we could count on SusAnne to provide a warm, trusting, respectful environment where we can openly discuss each other's wishes for our family together and our parents. SusAnne brought up other relevant questions and issues for us to consider. Since she is dedicated to estate planning, she has first-hand knowledge of family dynamics after one spouse has passed away. We both feel confident that our collective and individual wishes will be carried forward and have SusAnne to thank for it. I strongly recommend her for your trust and to refer your clients and friends to her.
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07 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous
The workers comp proccess can be a long and trying. Had it not been for Mr Ehritt I dont know how I would of handled all the stress involved. Mr Ehrit was always very much on top of my case as well as a comfort in hard times, always keeping me re-assured that things would work out. Mr Ehritt fought a long battle against the sytem for me and in the end we won thanks to his hard work and dedication.
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05 Jan, 2011 by Anonymous
Well mannered and very helpful. Helped me with a workers compensation file.
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31 May, 2020 by Anonymous
He helped me in a personal injury case back in 2016 when he used to work for Bamieh and Ericsson but he has his own office now and let me tell you he is straight forward and tells it like it is he is honest he gives good advice too your advice helped me with many things thank you David. I will be calling you.
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17 May, 2010 by Doug
Ms. Kvale is the antithesis of lawyer stereotypes. She is caring, compassionate, honest and moral. She is also extremely knowledgeable and hard working. She completed my family's wills and trusts in a timely manner for a reasonable cost.
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31 Jan, 2017 by Tracey
My partner and I have do multiple real estate transactions (both residential and commercial) each year, and have bought, built or sold three companies in the past four years. Melissa has flawlessly handled each of our transactions since late 2012 and we could not be more pleased with our relationship, which we intend to continue on with for many years to come. She is a brilliant mind, a brilliant strategist, a brilliant writer and a brilliant listener. And once she has gathered all the facts and details, Melissa works quickly and efficiently. For anyone needing a terrific attorney on their side, we highly recommend Melissa Sayer.
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02 Jul, 2014 by Jim
I've been engaged in the Employee Relations / Human Resources arena for over 38 years; 8 in the private sector as a representative for labor and 30 in the public sector as a manager. I've worked closely with Matt the last 12 years. Matt is as fine an attorney as I have ever worked with. He understands the at times nuanced differences between Labor "Law" and Labor "Relations" in that he knows not just employment and related law(s), he is able to ascertain and advise of its (their) practical impact(s) on the workplace. On those relatively few occasions he doesn't absolutely know an answer, he says as much, quickly researches the issue, and provides the necessary info in a timely manner. When there are multiple potential courses of action, he outlines them with a fact-based analysis within an appropriate legal framework, giving the pros/cons of pursuing one course or another. Whether a formal opinion or a snap "shoot from the hip" call, his advice is truly appreciated, and heeded, by elected and appointed officials.
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15 Nov, 2022 by Anonymous
I just found out through court that she lowered my speeding ticket. The reason I gave a lower star was because “Ticket Clinic” gave me wrong information about the outcome of my case but when I call court, they told me that attorney Sara attended the court and fought my case
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03 Jul, 2019 by Anonymous
Philip knows what he's talking about. He always answered every question I had and really helped me with my case. I can't thank him enough for all his hard work and dedication!
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02 Apr, 2013 by Anonymous
I would like to take this opportunity to personally Thank You and your staff for the representation during my resent court hearing. I also like to express my sincere appreciation on both a professional and a personal level to Gina Berry for her professionalism work, offering reassurance, advise and offering ongoing communications as we moved near the hearing date. Working with your professional staff, Erin Touth, Deeanne Morgan, and Jenna Herrera, made my experience a pleasure working with your firm. A job well done by all! Thank you for the excellent service I received, I am more than pleased to refer others to your Firm in time of need.
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19 Apr, 2018 by Nick
Damnon Jenkins was my public defender for a case in ventura county and an amazing one at that! He had many cases but I always felt like I was the only person he represented. he represented me for 2 years and got a felony charge with 5 year sentence plus 3 years parole reduced to a misdominor with 3 months probation he always was honest with me gave me great advice but always let me make my own decisions I highly recommend him as a public defender for Ventura county
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27 Mar, 2015 by Ruth
If you are looking for an attorney who exemplifies professional expertise and personal character, I highly recommend Joseph Jones. I have worked with Joe through employment issues that were overwhelming, but his consistent attention to my situation and his magnanimous heart put me at ease as I attempted to grasp the legal language connected to my case. Many of us are intimidated by litigation issues, but Joe's encouraging demeanor put me at ease as we worked through my case.
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12 Jul, 2018 by Becca
Justin Tuttle is one of the best criminal defense attorneys that I’ve been appointed to represent me. He was knowledgeable, and always made sure I understood everything every step of the way. He met with me, heard my side, and quickly assessed the best options to keep me out of custody and on the right track. He is honest and through so as a client you feel confident in his representation I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants an understanding, caring, and truly helpful lawyer. On a scale of 1 to 10, I wouldn’t hesitate to give him a 20!
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09 Apr, 2016 by Anonymous
We hired Dan Ditlof about two years ago. He helped my son and me get through some horrific dealings with DCFS. If anyone needs to be represented in this area, Mr. Ditlof is the attorney to be there for you. He will fight with all his knowledge and veracity to defend you and your rights as a parent. My son had to go through two separate trials and was found innocent of all charges that were brought up against him by DCFS. We were devastated by these charges, but Mr. Ditlof was there for us, not only for the legality but also emotional upheaval. He was and is our lifesaver. DCFS needs to be accountable for their actions when found by the court to be wrong. And also not to be in charge county counsel. I cannot recommend Dan Ditlof enough.
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18 Sep, 2015 by Warren
Our firm hired Matthew Haffner in a critical case where a previous legal firm had made huge missteps n the wrong direction. Matthew has not only got us back on course but we are well on our way to a huge victory and this is a credit to his dedication and professionalism and we highly recommend him.
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08 Sep, 2015 by Michele
Jacquelyn has a great deal of transactional experience. She takes the time to individually address her client's needs. I have consulted with her on cases and matters and highly recommend her!
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When meeting with a lawyer for the first time, it's important to ask the right questions to understand their expertise and determine if they're the right fit for your legal needs. Here are some top questions to consider:

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