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14 Feb, 2025 by Josh ausborne
I would give a 0 if possible, this is the worst law firm ever they will tell you anything you want to hear until you put the retainer , I was ignored until pay day by supervisors, attorneys, case managers, then the first 2 court dates had to be postponed because my attorney didn’t come they sent a fill in with his own law firm that didn’t know anything about my case so I had to get a extra court date months later when the date came my attorney shows up didn’t know me or anything about the case asked if I wanted another delay , remind a month I was told to pause payment because of lack of communication so the day of my court the lawyer said he didn’t know me but was told he can’t go inside because I owe a payment lol I already had paid over 2500 dollars & that was literally my first time speaking to him , I was ignored the whole time except when paying was due worst place ever & they still are trying to charge me more money
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21 Dec, 2024 by Clasina kidd
Donna made my case as painless and streamline as possible. Going through this bankruptcy was a breeze and she was always available to answer my questions. Her staff is very pleasant and knowledgeable. Her experience will benefit you if you hire her as your attorney. I’m so glad I did she was worth her reasonable cost!
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08 Nov, 2024 by Axel corrales
Bullard & Powell has giving me solid advice and there truthful. If your looking for an honest and trustworthy hired lawyer they are a great option and have giving me great legal advice. They are very professional and honest every time i call their phone they are ready to talk and keep me updated, so if your looking for an attorney in the high desert Bullard & Powell are one your best options!
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08 Jan, 2025 by Donna baisa
Shah comes through again. We have used Shah more than once. He has always got us the best out come possible. I have recommended him to many family & friends and they all have been more the satisfied. Thank you for always doing your best.
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11 May, 2024 by Gary allen
Reliable Trustworthy and Experienced
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07 May, 2024 by Tina smith
25 Jan, 2020 by Thomas
Kerrie Justice is an intelligent lawyer with an athlete’s competitive spirit. Although she is obviously busy, Kerrie was always a wonderful representative of calm preparedness during my lengthy and tenacious custody litigation. I appreciate her knowledge, her calming presence, and her polite and respectful attitude in the courtroom, and outside of it.
I can only assume the negative reviews were retaliatory response from frustrated phonies who lost against her in court because Kerrie did an outstanding job representing the best interests of me and my children in a very touchy and extremely stressful custody case.
I was most pleased with her high level of integrity and tenacity during her closing statements because of how aptly she conveyed to the judge what was of highest importance to me in regards to outcome.
She is very intelligent and was forceful when the situation called for it. Her knowledge of the law and how it can work FOR you is exceptional and her ability to think outside the lines and come up with creative ways to solve a problem is beyond reproach. Speaking from experience, Kerrie’s best work is when you just trust her and let her do her job.
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05 Sep, 2019 by Celina
Thank you Mrs. Justice and your team! Organized. Confident. Structured. Established. Just a few words to help describe how truly amazing this woman is! And like my title says...I hired her twice!!! And if need be, wouldn't hesitate to do so again. If anyone says otherwise...well that just might be my ex lol
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03 Sep, 2019 by Seanna
I found Ms. Justice by a unique turn of events. It was one of those situations that when your at the end of your rope and attaching it to a rock to throw over a bridge something happens. Something you truly did not expect because the shoe has been consistently dropping in a 20 year marriage. He was going to make sure I could not leave and he tried hard to do everything in his power to financially destroy me and thus keep me and my children in a life he had complete control of. My story was embarrassing for me to tell. There were facts that I realized were a coin toss for one to believe. Ms. Justice listened and believed me. Pretty profound for a women who had been told for years she was crazy and imagining things. She could not promise me anything but that she would do her utmost to make sure my children and I survived this. We not only survived we are thriving. Were there times I was frustrated?..YES...Were there times I felt like I was falling in the dark without a parachute?...YUP!!! However more were the times I knew I had a legal team taking care of me. They calmed me down through melt downs and panic attacks and "Thank You" are such small words for what I truly feel. Ann Marie,for all the times you actually made me laugh and understood my fear and helped me. Kim for serving that man in a way that was nothing short of a real life TV episode and staying close to make sure me and my kids were safe after he was served. Ms Justice for going above and beyond solely on me doing my 50% and seeing it all through...THANK YOU...I owe my new life and successes to you..I adhere to the advise you gave me Ms. Justice..."Out earn him so you have control of you life from here forward"
Much Love
SeAnna.Q
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08 Oct, 2024 by Anonymous
Su was most definitely a blessing in my life I would recommend her anytime thanks so much Sue I believe she was born to do this she did something awesome job for me
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12 Aug, 2017 by Rick
Su knows her stuff, asks all the right questions, makes suggestions and explains everything back to you. I first went to see Su about three years ago for my Family Living Trust and went back this week to do some updates. Helps me sleep a little easier, thanks Su.
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21 Jun, 2016 by Anonymous
Su put together my parent's estate and helped with a large variety of trust documents. She has always been proactive and thinks ahead to solve issues before they occur. Very responsive to any questions.
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15 Jan, 2014 by K
Jennifer has been my attorney in a variety of matters. Though officially a new attorney, Jennifer's many years in the legal industry and experience working for large firms and the US Attorney's office in the past are what made me feel comfortable. Jennifer is top notch, exhausting every angle and strategy and a great negotiator. She's very communicative and will always take a moment to let you know the status of your case and give you a strategy for each possible scenario. What she didn't readily know she was able to research and understand quickly and inexpensively. I would definitely recommend Jennifer to a friend.
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11 Aug, 2013 by Iris
I was in a landlord tenant discrepancy when I first contacted Jennifer. I originally went to her to seek mediation services.
Our first conversation, she was very professional, engaged in active listening, asked several questions to understand my conflict, and asked me what my objectives were. I immediately felt as though she really wanted to guide me in finding a resolution to my problem.
I loved that at the end of our call, she did a brief re-cap of our conversation and clarified any questions. Especially when there was emotion involved in the conversation, which I assume is common when dealing with conflict.
Our game plan consisted of me meeting my landlord first before she would reach out to him. Which brings me to another point. In our first conversation (still as a mediator) she helped me create a game plan I was comfortable with. My first correspondence with my landlord after speaking with Jennifer was through email. He was very aggressive in his tone. I was able to refer him to Jennifer as a tool to not engage in unpleasantries.
After forwarding his emails to her, she contacted me just to make sure I wanted to move forward with mediation. She informed me that once she contacts him, she can not represent me in future. I didn't like that idea, so we agreed to have her represent me.
Her conversation with my landlord was pleasant and professional. The follow-up and feedback I received from both parties was positive. Since Jennifer represented me, the conflict was handled very professional, but informal- all by phone and email. Even to a point where my landlord has considered using her for representation for himself.
My landlord and I have yet to have another discrepancy since I've involved Jennifer, my attorney, into the situation. His tone with me has changed and is no longer trying to take advantage of me. I have already recommended her to several friends as a mediator or attorney. I will absolutely use her services again in the future.
I trust her completely. I appreciate her level of professionalism and follow-up. I highly recommend her services.
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09 May, 2017 by Andrew
I retained Mr. Richard Malone with the Zumbrunn Law Corp for a case of a contractor had put a lien against my deceased mother’s home that I was trying to sell. I had been dealing with this for months, talking with other attorneys not going anywhere. When I talked with Mr. Malone, he told me what he can do. Mr. Malone had the case settled within a few weeks and cleared the lien. I recommend Mr. Richard Malone for any real estate issues, he is very professional, fast and efficient.
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19 Nov, 2013 by Anonymous
I hired Mona to help me get out my debt. I lost my job due to a illness and couldn't find work. I used my credit cards to live and soon they were out of control. I called lady justice and this attorney walked me through everything. She answered all of my questions and her hours were flexible. She also was in court with me and really put me at ease. I would recommend her office to everyone.
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19 Apr, 2013 by John
We have had the pleasure of having Elizabeth Ritter represent us in a guardianship case in the Barstow courts. We are grandparents who were not knowlegeable about the laws around 'guardianship' and found Ms. Ritter advice and professionalism (both to us and in the court) better than we could have anticipated. Ms. Ritter was very approachable and answered all our inquiries honestly. We found Ms. Ritter to be very forthright with information and guidance during a difficult and long process. Ms. Ritter brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and understanding. We are sorry that we had to switch attorneys, but circumstances changed and we had to change courts. Should we ever have to be heard in this region again, we would never hesitate to ask Ms. Ritter to represent us. We cannot thank her enough for her guidance over the years. Ms. Ritter comes with the highest recommendation from us, in areas of professionalism, knowledge, honesty, compassion, and integrity.
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10 Apr, 2012 by Lauren
Mr. Heywood is a extremely professional, organized, skilled, caring, well spoken, honest and trustworthy attorney. I always felt comfortable with his skill and the honest way he did business. If you have to go through a divorce, he is the best attorney to help you navigate some rough seas and help you sail smoothly again.
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03 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
Alison and her team were amazing on helping me settle my case in a timely manner, and help me get my life back in order after a traumatic time.
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14 Feb, 2025 by Josh ausborne
I would give a 0 if possible, this is the worst law firm ever they will tell you anything you want to hear until you put the retainer , I was ignored until pay day by supervisors, attorneys, case managers, then the first 2 court dates had to be postponed because my attorney didn’t come they sent a fill in with his own law firm that didn’t know anything about my case so I had to get a extra court date months later when the date came my attorney shows up didn’t know me or anything about the case asked if I wanted another delay , remind a month I was told to pause payment because of lack of communication so the day of my court the lawyer said he didn’t know me but was told he can’t go inside because I owe a payment lol I already had paid over 2500 dollars & that was literally my first time speaking to him , I was ignored the whole time except when paying was due worst place ever & they still are trying to charge me more money
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21 Dec, 2024 by Clasina kidd
Donna made my case as painless and streamline as possible. Going through this bankruptcy was a breeze and she was always available to answer my questions. Her staff is very pleasant and knowledgeable. Her experience will benefit you if you hire her as your attorney. I’m so glad I did she was worth her reasonable cost!
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08 Nov, 2024 by Axel corrales
Bullard & Powell has giving me solid advice and there truthful. If your looking for an honest and trustworthy hired lawyer they are a great option and have giving me great legal advice. They are very professional and honest every time i call their phone they are ready to talk and keep me updated, so if your looking for an attorney in the high desert Bullard & Powell are one your best options!
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22 Nov, 2024 by Anastasia salcido
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18 May, 2023 by Patty hewitt
I’m very happy I chose this firm. They saved my life.
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10 Dec, 2024 by Stephanie paz
Do not use this service. These people have no education and are operating under a paralegal who no longer works there. They are literally playing lawyer with no education to back it up. Idk how it’s legal. I tried to file paperwork they was poorly prepared by the manager and the paperwork was rejected by the courts lol they will play with you and your money
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20 Nov, 2024 by Aria the esthie
Avoid James Alderson at All Costs!
My experience with James Alderson as my attorney was an absolute nightmare. As a 24-year-old single mother needing legal help to navigate a custody situation, I trusted him, only to be completely taken advantage of. Not only did he lack any real communication, but he also belittled me and made incredibly hurtful and unprofessional remarks. He even went so far as to call me “ignorant” and tried to instill fear by saying I shouldn’t have custody of my daughter and that she should be taken away—all because I slapped my ex-husband in the face after he made horrible remarks about me and my daughter. The disrespect and lack of empathy were shocking.
I initially hired James to help clarify custody details with my ex-husband, specifically regarding dates, holidays, and weekly schedules. But from the start, he twisted my trust. When I later informed his office that my ex-husband had filed a restraining order against me, I wasn’t seeking help for this—I only wanted him to be aware since he was my attorney. Despite this, James later claimed he “helped” the restraining order get dismissed (even though it had no grounds and wasn’t my reason for hiring him). When I reminded him that I’d only hired him for custody matters, he became dismissive, calling me “ignorant” and telling me he couldn’t represent me because of a misdemeanor on my record. He even suggested that I didn’t deserve custody of my daughter—an unbelievably hurtful and baseless statement.
In short, James Alderson took advantage of my situation as a young mother, provided no real support, and was entirely unprofessional and judgmental. His lack of communication, combined with his condescending and manipulative tactics, made a difficult situation even harder. I would never recommend him to anyone. If you’re seeking a compassionate, competent attorney, steer clear of James Alderson. Don’t let him take advantage of you as he did to me.
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12 Nov, 2024 by Aria the esthie
Do Not Hire Robert Ponce!
I had an awful experience with Robert Ponce as my attorney. As a 24-year-old single mother needing legal help, I trusted him, only to be completely mislead and taken advantage of. From the start, he misled me, claiming he was “reducing” a felony charge to a misdemeanor. Later, I found out it had only ever been a misdemeanor—there was no felony to “reduce.”
Throughout the entire process, I never even got the chance to physically speak to Robert Ponce himself. Every conversation I had was with his front desk assistant. Looking back, that should’ve been a red flag, but I wanted to trust that he was handling my case properly and doing what was best for myself and my child. Instead, he dragged out my case over nearly a year, ultimately charging me over $3,500 for what I now realize was a complete lie.
When he asked if I wanted to keep him on for further representation, I declined due to his high fees and my lack of confidence in his help. I informed him that I was low on funds, hoping he might understand. But instead, he immediately handed my case over to a public defender without even notifying me of an upcoming court date. This lack of communication resulted in me missing the appearance and having a warrant issued for my arrest. When I finally got back on track with the public defender, they were shocked he hadn’t told me about the court date, putting me in an unnecessary and stressful situation.
Robert Ponce’s lack of honesty, communication, and compassion shows he’s only interested in adding another client to his roster to squeeze out a few thousand dollars. His business practices are extremely shady, and it’s a shame there are lawyers out there who operate like this. I would never recommend him to anyone, and I strongly advise anyone considering his services to look elsewhere. Don’t let him take advantage of you the way he did to me.
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22 Jan, 2025 by Bruce bleyenberg
Calling a fax machine in 2024?
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16 Jan, 2025 by Lynne diamond
The law offices of Vondra & Hanna were a true pleasure to work with regarding my auto accident. They took care of everything for me and kept me informed of the progress that was happening on my case. I can’t thank them enough for the help that they gave me during this process. I highly recommend their service.
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09 Jan, 2025 by Amanda schive
08 Jan, 2025 by Donna baisa
Shah comes through again. We have used Shah more than once. He has always got us the best out come possible. I have recommended him to many family & friends and they all have been more the satisfied. Thank you for always doing your best.
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11 May, 2024 by Gary allen
Reliable Trustworthy and Experienced
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07 May, 2024 by Tina smith
02 Jul, 2015 by Norma quintana
I was referred by a friend to lewis, after 3 years battle for divorce, she finally gave me my freedom. i highly recommend her, very professional, thank you Mary, Sara, Tina, and Anne.
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21 May, 2015 by Gaspar
Anne Lewis is a first rate lawyer during a very messy divorced which had taken over 10 years my previous attorney had a history of continuances, after I fired that attorney and contracted Anne Lewis and her staff, Sarah, Mary and Tina , took care of all legal procedures in such a fast efficient, professional and caring way that the process became less stressful and was moved along that I finally got my divorce and I am so grateful that Anne Lewis and her staff where the ones there for me I wish I had gotten her as my attorney from the beginning and not have loss so many years...If a family court attorney is needed I will wholeheartedly recommend Ms. Lewis and her staff You cannot get much more caring besides your family
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07 Aug, 2013 by Jen
Anne E. Lewis is the best attorney in the high desert. She is extremely competent in her field. I have used her services before and I have been pleased with her representation as my attorney. I highly recommend her.
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25 Jul, 2015 by Anonymous
I have been in the construction industry for 19 years. I have been sued and I have needed to sue. He has a great perspective, one which a appreciate. He will not tell you to storm the gates of hell without cause. In all the times we've spoken, he has always given rock solid advice. He's great about reading people and has steered me clear a couple of times from situations in which I could have been trapped easily. Having a great attorney is a top priority for anyone who has anything who wants to keep the wanters from stealing it. He's given me some great tools to deal with difficult clients.
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26 May, 2016 by John
Mrs. Carloni assisted me in overcoming a tricky probate issue and has assisted several of my clients with litigation issues. If you need somebody with a great attention to detail and a determination to solve your issue, I suggest that you contact her.
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15 Jun, 2022 by Paul
I hired Mr. Greiner to help me with a family trust issue when the other trustees unfairly disputed my transfer of property within the trust. He listened to what I wanted, he questioned what I wanted, and help me define a solution to my problem. His solutions were a lot to think about and he suggested I sleep on it and talk to him in the morning. When I spoke to him in the morning, he had 2 choices and I had a 3rd hybrid choice. Together we chose a "this or that" type of solution to offer the other trustees. I'm grateful to Mr. Greiner. I am now at peace.
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18 Jan, 2025 by Brandy crowe
Best lawyers in town! The staff is so sweet and respectful! I can’t thank them enough for what they did for me
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17 Jan, 2025 by Jbsruss2025 joesteph
Greiner law corp handled my lawsuit perfectly. My case was handled smoothly and professionally while taking great care of me. If I wasn't for them I wouldn't have been able to get the care and help I needed after my accident. They took all the stress and worry off so I could focus on getting better. Thank you for everything you did for me and my family!
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16 Jan, 2025 by Greg morck
David and his assistance helped us navigate through the wording on our family trust after my parents passed away. Very professional and reasonable
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30 Sep, 2024 by Sebastian herson
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10 Dec, 2024 by Stephanie paz
Do not use this service. These people have no education and are operating under a paralegal who no longer works there. They are literally playing lawyer with no education to back it up. Idk how it’s legal. I tried to file paperwork they was poorly prepared by the manager and the paperwork was rejected by the courts lol they will play with you and your money
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20 Nov, 2024 by Aria the esthie
Avoid James Alderson at All Costs!
My experience with James Alderson as my attorney was an absolute nightmare. As a 24-year-old single mother needing legal help to navigate a custody situation, I trusted him, only to be completely taken advantage of. Not only did he lack any real communication, but he also belittled me and made incredibly hurtful and unprofessional remarks. He even went so far as to call me “ignorant” and tried to instill fear by saying I shouldn’t have custody of my daughter and that she should be taken away—all because I slapped my ex-husband in the face after he made horrible remarks about me and my daughter. The disrespect and lack of empathy were shocking.
I initially hired James to help clarify custody details with my ex-husband, specifically regarding dates, holidays, and weekly schedules. But from the start, he twisted my trust. When I later informed his office that my ex-husband had filed a restraining order against me, I wasn’t seeking help for this—I only wanted him to be aware since he was my attorney. Despite this, James later claimed he “helped” the restraining order get dismissed (even though it had no grounds and wasn’t my reason for hiring him). When I reminded him that I’d only hired him for custody matters, he became dismissive, calling me “ignorant” and telling me he couldn’t represent me because of a misdemeanor on my record. He even suggested that I didn’t deserve custody of my daughter—an unbelievably hurtful and baseless statement.
In short, James Alderson took advantage of my situation as a young mother, provided no real support, and was entirely unprofessional and judgmental. His lack of communication, combined with his condescending and manipulative tactics, made a difficult situation even harder. I would never recommend him to anyone. If you’re seeking a compassionate, competent attorney, steer clear of James Alderson. Don’t let him take advantage of you as he did to me.
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12 Nov, 2024 by Aria the esthie
Do Not Hire Robert Ponce!
I had an awful experience with Robert Ponce as my attorney. As a 24-year-old single mother needing legal help, I trusted him, only to be completely mislead and taken advantage of. From the start, he misled me, claiming he was “reducing” a felony charge to a misdemeanor. Later, I found out it had only ever been a misdemeanor—there was no felony to “reduce.”
Throughout the entire process, I never even got the chance to physically speak to Robert Ponce himself. Every conversation I had was with his front desk assistant. Looking back, that should’ve been a red flag, but I wanted to trust that he was handling my case properly and doing what was best for myself and my child. Instead, he dragged out my case over nearly a year, ultimately charging me over $3,500 for what I now realize was a complete lie.
When he asked if I wanted to keep him on for further representation, I declined due to his high fees and my lack of confidence in his help. I informed him that I was low on funds, hoping he might understand. But instead, he immediately handed my case over to a public defender without even notifying me of an upcoming court date. This lack of communication resulted in me missing the appearance and having a warrant issued for my arrest. When I finally got back on track with the public defender, they were shocked he hadn’t told me about the court date, putting me in an unnecessary and stressful situation.
Robert Ponce’s lack of honesty, communication, and compassion shows he’s only interested in adding another client to his roster to squeeze out a few thousand dollars. His business practices are extremely shady, and it’s a shame there are lawyers out there who operate like this. I would never recommend him to anyone, and I strongly advise anyone considering his services to look elsewhere. Don’t let him take advantage of you the way he did to me.
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10 Dec, 2024 by Stephanie paz
Do not use this service. These people have no education and are operating under a paralegal who no longer works there. They are literally playing lawyer with no education to back it up. Idk how it’s legal. I tried to file paperwork they was poorly prepared by the manager and the paperwork was rejected by the courts lol they will play with you and your money
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20 Nov, 2024 by Aria the esthie
Avoid James Alderson at All Costs!
My experience with James Alderson as my attorney was an absolute nightmare. As a 24-year-old single mother needing legal help to navigate a custody situation, I trusted him, only to be completely taken advantage of. Not only did he lack any real communication, but he also belittled me and made incredibly hurtful and unprofessional remarks. He even went so far as to call me “ignorant” and tried to instill fear by saying I shouldn’t have custody of my daughter and that she should be taken away—all because I slapped my ex-husband in the face after he made horrible remarks about me and my daughter. The disrespect and lack of empathy were shocking.
I initially hired James to help clarify custody details with my ex-husband, specifically regarding dates, holidays, and weekly schedules. But from the start, he twisted my trust. When I later informed his office that my ex-husband had filed a restraining order against me, I wasn’t seeking help for this—I only wanted him to be aware since he was my attorney. Despite this, James later claimed he “helped” the restraining order get dismissed (even though it had no grounds and wasn’t my reason for hiring him). When I reminded him that I’d only hired him for custody matters, he became dismissive, calling me “ignorant” and telling me he couldn’t represent me because of a misdemeanor on my record. He even suggested that I didn’t deserve custody of my daughter—an unbelievably hurtful and baseless statement.
In short, James Alderson took advantage of my situation as a young mother, provided no real support, and was entirely unprofessional and judgmental. His lack of communication, combined with his condescending and manipulative tactics, made a difficult situation even harder. I would never recommend him to anyone. If you’re seeking a compassionate, competent attorney, steer clear of James Alderson. Don’t let him take advantage of you as he did to me.
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12 Nov, 2024 by Aria the esthie
Do Not Hire Robert Ponce!
I had an awful experience with Robert Ponce as my attorney. As a 24-year-old single mother needing legal help, I trusted him, only to be completely mislead and taken advantage of. From the start, he misled me, claiming he was “reducing” a felony charge to a misdemeanor. Later, I found out it had only ever been a misdemeanor—there was no felony to “reduce.”
Throughout the entire process, I never even got the chance to physically speak to Robert Ponce himself. Every conversation I had was with his front desk assistant. Looking back, that should’ve been a red flag, but I wanted to trust that he was handling my case properly and doing what was best for myself and my child. Instead, he dragged out my case over nearly a year, ultimately charging me over $3,500 for what I now realize was a complete lie.
When he asked if I wanted to keep him on for further representation, I declined due to his high fees and my lack of confidence in his help. I informed him that I was low on funds, hoping he might understand. But instead, he immediately handed my case over to a public defender without even notifying me of an upcoming court date. This lack of communication resulted in me missing the appearance and having a warrant issued for my arrest. When I finally got back on track with the public defender, they were shocked he hadn’t told me about the court date, putting me in an unnecessary and stressful situation.
Robert Ponce’s lack of honesty, communication, and compassion shows he’s only interested in adding another client to his roster to squeeze out a few thousand dollars. His business practices are extremely shady, and it’s a shame there are lawyers out there who operate like this. I would never recommend him to anyone, and I strongly advise anyone considering his services to look elsewhere. Don’t let him take advantage of you the way he did to me.
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10 Dec, 2024 by Stephanie paz
Do not use this service. These people have no education and are operating under a paralegal who no longer works there. They are literally playing lawyer with no education to back it up. Idk how it’s legal. I tried to file paperwork they was poorly prepared by the manager and the paperwork was rejected by the courts lol they will play with you and your money
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20 Nov, 2024 by Aria the esthie
Avoid James Alderson at All Costs!
My experience with James Alderson as my attorney was an absolute nightmare. As a 24-year-old single mother needing legal help to navigate a custody situation, I trusted him, only to be completely taken advantage of. Not only did he lack any real communication, but he also belittled me and made incredibly hurtful and unprofessional remarks. He even went so far as to call me “ignorant” and tried to instill fear by saying I shouldn’t have custody of my daughter and that she should be taken away—all because I slapped my ex-husband in the face after he made horrible remarks about me and my daughter. The disrespect and lack of empathy were shocking.
I initially hired James to help clarify custody details with my ex-husband, specifically regarding dates, holidays, and weekly schedules. But from the start, he twisted my trust. When I later informed his office that my ex-husband had filed a restraining order against me, I wasn’t seeking help for this—I only wanted him to be aware since he was my attorney. Despite this, James later claimed he “helped” the restraining order get dismissed (even though it had no grounds and wasn’t my reason for hiring him). When I reminded him that I’d only hired him for custody matters, he became dismissive, calling me “ignorant” and telling me he couldn’t represent me because of a misdemeanor on my record. He even suggested that I didn’t deserve custody of my daughter—an unbelievably hurtful and baseless statement.
In short, James Alderson took advantage of my situation as a young mother, provided no real support, and was entirely unprofessional and judgmental. His lack of communication, combined with his condescending and manipulative tactics, made a difficult situation even harder. I would never recommend him to anyone. If you’re seeking a compassionate, competent attorney, steer clear of James Alderson. Don’t let him take advantage of you as he did to me.
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12 Nov, 2024 by Aria the esthie
Do Not Hire Robert Ponce!
I had an awful experience with Robert Ponce as my attorney. As a 24-year-old single mother needing legal help, I trusted him, only to be completely mislead and taken advantage of. From the start, he misled me, claiming he was “reducing” a felony charge to a misdemeanor. Later, I found out it had only ever been a misdemeanor—there was no felony to “reduce.”
Throughout the entire process, I never even got the chance to physically speak to Robert Ponce himself. Every conversation I had was with his front desk assistant. Looking back, that should’ve been a red flag, but I wanted to trust that he was handling my case properly and doing what was best for myself and my child. Instead, he dragged out my case over nearly a year, ultimately charging me over $3,500 for what I now realize was a complete lie.
When he asked if I wanted to keep him on for further representation, I declined due to his high fees and my lack of confidence in his help. I informed him that I was low on funds, hoping he might understand. But instead, he immediately handed my case over to a public defender without even notifying me of an upcoming court date. This lack of communication resulted in me missing the appearance and having a warrant issued for my arrest. When I finally got back on track with the public defender, they were shocked he hadn’t told me about the court date, putting me in an unnecessary and stressful situation.
Robert Ponce’s lack of honesty, communication, and compassion shows he’s only interested in adding another client to his roster to squeeze out a few thousand dollars. His business practices are extremely shady, and it’s a shame there are lawyers out there who operate like this. I would never recommend him to anyone, and I strongly advise anyone considering his services to look elsewhere. Don’t let him take advantage of you the way he did to me.
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23 Sep, 2022 by Girlee girle
competent, confident, compassionate, well versed, integrity and honesty. An attorney who defines the true meaning of the duties of a lawyer. I would recommend him without hesitation or reservation. Very reputable and a remarkable human being
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13 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous
I had more than one consultation with mr. terrell. very knowledgeable of the law and will guide you in the right direction. he was not able to take my case but with his guidance I was able to make a well informed decision. mr. terrell made me feel like a winner based on his professional approach and advice
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24 Jan, 2021 by Scott hansel
This is Jeri Hansel not my husband Scott. I gave these people 5 stars because when I last left a message I am pretty sure they tried to call me back k for some reason I do not get calls
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10 Dec, 2024 by Stephanie paz
Do not use this service. These people have no education and are operating under a paralegal who no longer works there. They are literally playing lawyer with no education to back it up. Idk how it’s legal. I tried to file paperwork they was poorly prepared by the manager and the paperwork was rejected by the courts lol they will play with you and your money
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20 Nov, 2024 by Aria the esthie
Avoid James Alderson at All Costs!
My experience with James Alderson as my attorney was an absolute nightmare. As a 24-year-old single mother needing legal help to navigate a custody situation, I trusted him, only to be completely taken advantage of. Not only did he lack any real communication, but he also belittled me and made incredibly hurtful and unprofessional remarks. He even went so far as to call me “ignorant” and tried to instill fear by saying I shouldn’t have custody of my daughter and that she should be taken away—all because I slapped my ex-husband in the face after he made horrible remarks about me and my daughter. The disrespect and lack of empathy were shocking.
I initially hired James to help clarify custody details with my ex-husband, specifically regarding dates, holidays, and weekly schedules. But from the start, he twisted my trust. When I later informed his office that my ex-husband had filed a restraining order against me, I wasn’t seeking help for this—I only wanted him to be aware since he was my attorney. Despite this, James later claimed he “helped” the restraining order get dismissed (even though it had no grounds and wasn’t my reason for hiring him). When I reminded him that I’d only hired him for custody matters, he became dismissive, calling me “ignorant” and telling me he couldn’t represent me because of a misdemeanor on my record. He even suggested that I didn’t deserve custody of my daughter—an unbelievably hurtful and baseless statement.
In short, James Alderson took advantage of my situation as a young mother, provided no real support, and was entirely unprofessional and judgmental. His lack of communication, combined with his condescending and manipulative tactics, made a difficult situation even harder. I would never recommend him to anyone. If you’re seeking a compassionate, competent attorney, steer clear of James Alderson. Don’t let him take advantage of you as he did to me.
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12 Nov, 2024 by Aria the esthie
Do Not Hire Robert Ponce!
I had an awful experience with Robert Ponce as my attorney. As a 24-year-old single mother needing legal help, I trusted him, only to be completely mislead and taken advantage of. From the start, he misled me, claiming he was “reducing” a felony charge to a misdemeanor. Later, I found out it had only ever been a misdemeanor—there was no felony to “reduce.”
Throughout the entire process, I never even got the chance to physically speak to Robert Ponce himself. Every conversation I had was with his front desk assistant. Looking back, that should’ve been a red flag, but I wanted to trust that he was handling my case properly and doing what was best for myself and my child. Instead, he dragged out my case over nearly a year, ultimately charging me over $3,500 for what I now realize was a complete lie.
When he asked if I wanted to keep him on for further representation, I declined due to his high fees and my lack of confidence in his help. I informed him that I was low on funds, hoping he might understand. But instead, he immediately handed my case over to a public defender without even notifying me of an upcoming court date. This lack of communication resulted in me missing the appearance and having a warrant issued for my arrest. When I finally got back on track with the public defender, they were shocked he hadn’t told me about the court date, putting me in an unnecessary and stressful situation.
Robert Ponce’s lack of honesty, communication, and compassion shows he’s only interested in adding another client to his roster to squeeze out a few thousand dollars. His business practices are extremely shady, and it’s a shame there are lawyers out there who operate like this. I would never recommend him to anyone, and I strongly advise anyone considering his services to look elsewhere. Don’t let him take advantage of you the way he did to me.
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17 Sep, 2024 by Dee sydnor
We recently went to Zumbrunn Law for assistance with executing my mother-in-law's estate. Mr. Zumbrunn was quite knowledgeable and assisted us through the entire process. We were very happy with the communication from his office. They did an excellent job and we would highly recommend Zumbrunn Law.
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06 Feb, 2024 by Taj johnson
26 Jun, 2023 by Sheri harris
I always feel very well taken care of by Greg .. !
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17 Sep, 2024 by Dee sydnor
We recently went to Zumbrunn Law for assistance with executing my mother-in-law's estate. Mr. Zumbrunn was quite knowledgeable and assisted us through the entire process. We were very happy with the communication from his office. They did an excellent job and we would highly recommend Zumbrunn Law.
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06 Feb, 2024 by Taj johnson
26 Jun, 2023 by Sheri harris
I always feel very well taken care of by Greg .. !
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17 Aug, 2024 by Casey g
I highly recommend Mrs. Brunner. She is a very good lawyer and I am so thankful that we chose her to represent us during a very difficult time with our child custody matter😊
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25 Jun, 2024 by Jesse chase
One star. Do not recommend.
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21 Apr, 2024 by Anna loalbo
No no no. She was my lawyer 13 years ago. I'm still mad at her.
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28 Nov, 2022 by Deborah
Jonathan is a fantastic attorney have been using him for business and personal issues for years. He has always been precessional and has taken care of all situations perfectly.
Would recommend to everyone.
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27 Aug, 2019 by Deborah
I have used Mr. Tasker for several different issues and each time he has taken care of my situation.
He had helped me with personal and business issues.
Thank you
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03 Nov, 2016 by Joyce clarke
I went to Mr. Tasker only after another attorney took me for most of my money and totally screwed up a complex case. Mr. Tasker solved the matter in less than one month, after the other guy took 4 years. Unbelievable but true. If I need an attorney again I will go back to him. He saved my life, literally.
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