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28 Aug, 2024 by Carlos garay
Thank you George kita for helping me with my case. They handled everything very quick and was satisfied with the outcome. Would definitely recommend
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17 Jul, 2024 by Sylvia sanchez
19 Jun, 2024 by Judy le
15 Oct, 2024 by Kathy
Very professional and also just as knowledgeable/. Explained all steps sent drafts until all was perfect .. grateful for the patience that was given to me through this life changing process.
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22 Sep, 2024 by Jeannette corona
Ebiner law firm is exceptional, very professional and knowledgeable! I love their attention to detail and would highly recommend them!
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16 Sep, 2024 by Hilda azpeitia
I can't recommend this law office enough. We has a revocable family trust done. They made it such a seamless and affordable process. I have already recommended them to a friend.
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22 Sep, 2024 by Jeannette corona
Ebiner law firm is exceptional, very professional and knowledgeable! I love their attention to detail and would highly recommend them!
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16 Sep, 2024 by Hilda azpeitia
I can't recommend this law office enough. We has a revocable family trust done. They made it such a seamless and affordable process. I have already recommended them to a friend.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Gladys marroquin
22 Sep, 2024 by Jeannette corona
Ebiner law firm is exceptional, very professional and knowledgeable! I love their attention to detail and would highly recommend them!
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16 Sep, 2024 by Hilda azpeitia
I can't recommend this law office enough. We has a revocable family trust done. They made it such a seamless and affordable process. I have already recommended them to a friend.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Gladys marroquin
28 Aug, 2024 by Carlos garay
Thank you George kita for helping me with my case. They handled everything very quick and was satisfied with the outcome. Would definitely recommend
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17 Jul, 2024 by Sylvia sanchez
19 Jun, 2024 by Judy le
28 Aug, 2024 by Carlos garay
Thank you George kita for helping me with my case. They handled everything very quick and was satisfied with the outcome. Would definitely recommend
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17 Jul, 2024 by Sylvia sanchez
19 Jun, 2024 by Judy le
28 Aug, 2024 by Carlos garay
Thank you George kita for helping me with my case. They handled everything very quick and was satisfied with the outcome. Would definitely recommend
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17 Jul, 2024 by Sylvia sanchez
19 Jun, 2024 by Judy le
11 Jun, 2024 by Albert hogan
Thank you Mr Villegas for the most professional representation. You went in there and did a fabulous job on getting my case dismissed . I admire your composure, work ethic and most of all excellent representation.
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22 May, 2024 by Jesus vera
MR VILLEGAS WHAT ON POINT TOOK CARE OFF BUSSINESS IN COURT HE IS PERSON WILL HAVE YOUR BACK AND WILL MAKE SURE YOUR CASE IS NOT GUILTY I HIGH RECOMMEND YOUR MONEY WILL BE WELL SPEND HE HONEST AND VERY HUMBLE MY CASE WAS DISMISSED BEACUSE OF MR VILLEGAS I VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIS SERVISES TRUST ME YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT .
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07 May, 2024 by Anonymous
Honestly the best lawyer I’ve came across, helped me win a case in a matter of a few days couldn’t have asked for a better result
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05 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
I want to express my sincere gratitude to Atty. Romben for his invaluable assistance and guidance during this challenging time of my life. Although Atty. Romben was unable to directly represent me in my case, his expertise and willingness to help were truly commendable. He took the time to listen to my situation and concerns. What stood out the most was his readiness to provide me with information and various scenarios to consider, despite not being able to take on my case. While my case requires a different approach, the insights provided by him were instrumental in helping me make informed decisions moving forward. Highly recommend!
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13 Jun, 2023 by Yvonne
When my husband and I decided to get married, we started looking for an immigration lawyer. My husband is a naturalized US citizen and I was a working visa holder in the US. The nature of my job is project based, and this can be difficult for someone who requires company sponsored visas, because when I finished a project, I sometimes have to look for employment in a different company, and had to start the visa process all over again, my husband(then fiancée ) really wanted me to stop stressing over visas, so we decided to settle down together after dating each other for 3 years.
We started looking at yelp reviews for attorneys and had consultations with perhaps 3 different lawyers, Romben stood out to us, because he was very friendly and sweet. I was very nervous about having to consult a lawyer, since I didn’t understand all the “lawyer lingos”. But Romben was very easy to talk to. He broke down what the process is like, and asked us to describe our situation in details, and gave us reassurance that our case will be a painless one (I guess as painless as marriage based green cards go haha)
It was not a hard decision to hire Romben for our case, he was very responsive, we emailed each other back and forth a couple times and Romben always give us detailed answers to our questions. His assistant Ana came in and had us fill out questionnaires and listed materials we had to prepare. Some of our documents needed translations, and the firm also provided us contact to such services.
We pretty much have the package ready to go in a week after exchanging our vows in front of the Pasadena city hall, this was including the medical documents. The firm mailed out all our materials for us, Romben checked through all the files before sending them out. For someone like me who’s always over worrying, this thoroughness really puts my heart at ease.
After that, whenever the USCIS updates our case, the firm will always keep us alerted as well, they sent us all the reminders to mail in the RFE and the biometric appointments, Ana was very patient whenever I came to her with a hundred questions, and always answered them in details.
I recently received my conditional green card in the mail. We mailed out the applications in December, mailed the RFE in March, and got the card in June. I had a friend who started her marriage based green card process months before me, but I ended up getting my green card before she did. I can’t help but think this is due to the help from the Fong and Aquino law firm, I trusted Romben through the whole process.
Romben once asked us why we picked him from a sea of yelp reviews, and I told him it was because he felt very “human”. I guess I really wanted to work with someone who is kind and caring, who I feel like I can ask them everything and not be treated like I’m wasting their time. And I’m glad Romben was exactly what we were looking for. Our running jokes through out a dozen email exchange, is that he’s actually “a robot who is pretending to be a human this whole time” and I always find that amusing.
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22 May, 2023 by Danielle
My husband and I hired Romben to prepare our visa filing and we have had nothing short of an incredible experience working with him. Initially when vetting different firms to handle our immigration matter, we were looking for an attorney who was responsive and timely with their filings. Romben and his team were on top of our filing throughout the entire process and Romben made himself available to us for questions as needed. We ended up getting our visa months earlier than anticipated and the process for us was seamless. We recommend Romben to all of our friends or colleagues that require assistance or have questions on immigration matters and would use Fong Aquino again ourselves! Thank you Romben and team!
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08 Mar, 2023 by Sergio
Process was easy and I didn't have to do anything Lem Law was on it! Be patient and let them do what they do best! Thank you guys for all the help!
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06 Apr, 2021 by Raul
My whole experience with Lem Garcia was excellent. Lem and his entire team gave my case all the time, knowledge and expertise needed to be successful.
He is very professional, efficient and always kept in touch to share updates every step of the way.
Thank you, Lem, for the "above and beyond" service you have provided.
Raul
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28 Sep, 2020 by Bruce
I’ve never needed a lawyer for anything, but John who was assigned to the case and the administrative team lead by Angela shattered every negative stereotype I'd heard about lawyers. They were always polite, professional and a pleasure to work with. The communication and follow through was amazing! My sincere gratitude and appreciation for the time and effort of the Lem Garcia Law team which lead to a great outcome. I couldn't have asked for anything more.
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13 Nov, 2023 by Evelyn calderón
Gracias por ser un excelente abogado y apoyar a todos los que necesitan de su servicio
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13 Nov, 2023 by Angelo
Excelente Profesional destacado en su ámbito y con grandes resultados siempre está al pendiente de todo el proceso que lleva con sus clientes
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27 May, 2022 by Patricia
Unfortunately I got a DUI. The attorney immediately went to work getting me a DMV hearing so I can keep my license! What I love about attorney Oscar is that he’s not going to simply do a plea, he fights to get it DISMISSED! If your looking for a DUI lawyer, I cannot recommend Attorney Oscar enough!
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01 Sep, 2024 by Eric
I hired Frank to help me with a case against an ex boss that would take meal break pay from me(even with no break being taken) and not being reimbursed for doing work related tasks before starting work(despite being a part of the job and told to). Frank helped me through the case with little to no stress, honestly, while
I still lived my life no problem! He was very informative, to the point, and very helpful for my first time ever pursuing a case! I was at ease, did what I had to like I regularly would, and Frank got me fairly compensated! Would definitely recommended him to anyone that needs a good lawyer, thanks Frank!
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27 Feb, 2024 by Zach birns
I had the pleasure of being represented by Kevin O’Hara during a challenging time, and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. Kevin is the epitome of a hard-working and diligent attorney. He played hardball with the opposition, ensuring that we didn't settle for anything less than what we deserved. His negotiation skills are top-notch, and thanks to him, we achieved a favorable outcome. Alongside his remarkable legal skills, the services provided by his office were great, making the entire process as smooth as possible. I highly recommend Kevin O’Hara to anyone in need of a resilient and effective injury attorney.
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27 Jun, 2023 by Anonymous
Frank is extremely knowledgable about employment law and all the ways to properly build a case and fight for an employees rights. You will regret not hiring him! Hes an excellent attorney.
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27 Feb, 2024 by Zach birns
I had the pleasure of being represented by Kevin O’Hara during a challenging time, and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. Kevin is the epitome of a hard-working and diligent attorney. He played hardball with the opposition, ensuring that we didn't settle for anything less than what we deserved. His negotiation skills are top-notch, and thanks to him, we achieved a favorable outcome. Alongside his remarkable legal skills, the services provided by his office were great, making the entire process as smooth as possible. I highly recommend Kevin O’Hara to anyone in need of a resilient and effective injury attorney.
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16 Mar, 2020 by Anonymous
Kevin always kept me up to date with EVERY question I had...he even responded to me after hours and on weekends. I was thrilled with the settlement he managed to get for me. It was much more than the insurance company had offered my previous attorney.
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29 Nov, 2018 by Anonymous
Kevin helped me get several times over the other side’s insurance policy limits as he exposed the insurance company for their bad faith. He was easy to reach and kept me informed throughout the lawsuit and answered all my questions...I could not recommend him more. Kevin gives attorneys a good name. Thank you so much.
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29 Apr, 2019 by Daniel
Upon meeting Roy, his professionalism was very apparent. His knowledge of the law(in our case immigration law) is second to none. His word flow and fast answers assured me that he was the right person for the job. I was able to reach him with any questions at any time. His responses are quick and fulfilling every time. Whether is was a phone call or an email, he was on it! I truly believe he cared about our outcome and he comes across as a friend and advocate. I would definitely recommend Roy Diaz Law for whatever your need may be. I'm sure he can handle it. Thanks Roy!!
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31 May, 2018 by Joseph
Words alone cannot express my heartfelt appreciation for Roy Diaz’s assistance in my recent arbitration. His composure and professionalism offered me a degree of comfort that I most desperately needed. I was facing the reality that I was terminated from my police department amidst a very complicated case. I attribute Roy’s knowledge of the law, his ability to compellingly and in an understandable way convey the facts to the arbitrator to show that my termination was anything but warranted. Roy ruthlessly and effectively applied case law, old and new, to shatter the city’s defenses. Without a capable lawyer a grievant does not stand a chance in our system of justice. I learned very quickly that if your boss does not like you, they will stop at nothing to get rid of you, including lying under oath.
I would also like to add that I appreciate the fact that at no time did Roy give me any false sense of hope. Roy was straightforward and honest in his assessment of the case. His personal sense of reserve is to be congratulated. The manner in which Roy presented my case, the Peace Officer Bill of Rights violations, as well as the Constitutional Rights violations eased the stress which was at an all time high for me.
Roy had the city and their witnesses on their heels, regardless of rank. I wouldn't have been able to feel this way if it was not for Roy’s legal acumen. Roy is a true blessing to have on your side. My case is still pending an arbitrator’s decision, but I wanted all to be aware of the quality work Roy puts forth each and every day.
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31 May, 2018 by Bob
I hired Mr. Diaz to help create my LLC. The process was so easy and seamless. Roy took care of everything and followed up on status daily. He also helped me with another incident in regards to an existing family trust issue. He was kind enough to point me in the proper direction and recommended a specialist in that particular field. Roy was extremely professional and would hire him again if need.
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24 Jul, 2020 by Stephen
I called, Stephen Ensberg consulted with me, and he gave me the information I sought, the guidance I needed, and the confidence I wanted as I proceed forward with my endeavor. Most important, he was pleasant, patient, and interesting! I'm grateful and glad that I found Stephen!
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27 Dec, 2018 by Anonymous
I am very happy with the representation of Stephen Ensberg. Mr. Ensberg and his team worked hard to fight for my rights. Mr. Ensberg is straightforward and didn't come off as egregiously shady like so many other lawyers. I can see this man representing any type of client, whether landlord, tenant, resident, etc. Mr. Ensberg graduated from UCLA for his undergraduate degree, then graduated in the top five percent of his class at USC School of Law. Good luck finding a better real estate attorney with said education.
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19 Aug, 2021 by Anonymous
After contacting and consulting the Law Office of Attorney Brianna Giliberto-Hermann, I am very well-pleased with the level of professionalism, politeness, respectfulness, empathy/sympathy, urgency, product knowledge she has demonstrated. Her services are reasonable and fits all budget-types. She is flexible. I was very well-pleased. She went out of her way to please me and provide Legendary Service. She is personable and approachable; outstanding and trustworthy. She has your best interest as a client, gives options, and creates a win-win situation for all parties involved. I would recommend her to others time and time again.
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31 Mar, 2021 by Stephany barbosa
My husband and I worked with Brianna on our estate plan. We had a fantastic experience. She was diligent and answered every single question we had. Moreover, she was extremely flexible with our work schedule - huge help! We look forward to continue working with Brianna in the future. I highly recommend her. She is effective, everything she does is in a professional manner, and she communicates with you every step of the way.
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30 Jan, 2015 by Anonymous
Great people! They were all extremely helpful and down to earth. Did not make me feel bad about my situation. They were very understanding and extremely helpful in explaining everything to me. Although I don't wish this on anyone I strongly recommend these guys if you ever find yourself in this terrible situation. They are definitely who you want on your side.
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17 Nov, 2009 by Maria
i used him for our chapter 13 bankruptcy and for getting rid of the second mortgage in our home. He was great and fast at what he was doing. I recommended him to 3 other people that have hired him to do thir ch. 13 as well
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06 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
Mr. Daniel Cota is both skilled and caring. The skilled part is more common, the caring part means that he cares about his clients and that is why he wins so many cases and is one of the best attorneys around. I highly recommend him.
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01 Aug, 2014 by Nl
I reached out to Mr.Cota to assist with the removal of my name from the DOJ child abuse index. My experience with Mr. Cota was excellent to say the least. He is very knowledgable, very prompt, continuously updates you, and is very professional. Not only did he get a decision rendered in my favor but he earned my trust. I never doubted he could not get the job done. I am very pleased with him and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a lawyer to resolve pending litigations.
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03 Oct, 2015 by Anonymous
Diana and her team helped with a foreclosure matter and was extremely fast and attentive in every step she took. She contacted the bank only a day after signing retainers. She sent demand letters, had her team escalate, process, audit, validate all the debt the lender said was owed. Luckily, there were multiple strategies Diana was able to use and found a permanent resolution.
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30 May, 2018 by T
Ramon is an honest and straight-forward attorney who helped our family tremendously. We went from having visitation every other weekend to eventually obtaining full legal and physical custody. Ramon helped prove our case to the court and always had our best interest in mind. He always led us in the right direction and we are grateful for his assistance. I would not hesitate to recommend Ramon to anyone seeking an attorney.
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02 Jun, 2013 by Teresa
I hired Anthony to write a simple will before I left on my oversea trip. He is very professional and informative. Within several days, he emailed me the will. I made several changes to the will (via email) and he never complained. Anthony sent me the updated changes as I modified the will several times. He's very professional, prompt, attentive to my needs, easy to talk to, and pleasant to work with. I will definitely use his service for all my future needs.
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12 Oct, 2024 by Vivi c
Estamos agradecidos por su gran cordialidad, atención y siempre dispuestos con su trabajo para que todo llegue a buen fin, a Don Sergio, Don William, Lucero, Sussan y Pamela muchísimas gracias por ser grandes profesionales con su trabajo.
Ellos oficiaron nuestra boda y también nos ayudaron a gestionar mis documentos migratorios y de la misma manera hemos hecho nuestros taxis con ellos y ellos de la misma manera siempre han estado dispuestos a brindar la misma calidad de trabajo.
Recomendamos totalmente sus servicios en todo sentido porque ayudan a agilizar los trámites y recomiendan que es lo mejor en cada caso.
Estaremos siempre agradecidos por su atención y servicio.
Con cariño.
Francy y Marcel.
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16 Sep, 2024 by Rach
Highly recommend. Knows & tends to clients needs and patient. Recommend to anyone looking for a good lawyer.
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16 Sep, 2024 by Tiana holmes
Great service and great price
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12 Oct, 2024 by Vivi c
Estamos agradecidos por su gran cordialidad, atención y siempre dispuestos con su trabajo para que todo llegue a buen fin, a Don Sergio, Don William, Lucero, Sussan y Pamela muchísimas gracias por ser grandes profesionales con su trabajo.
Ellos oficiaron nuestra boda y también nos ayudaron a gestionar mis documentos migratorios y de la misma manera hemos hecho nuestros taxis con ellos y ellos de la misma manera siempre han estado dispuestos a brindar la misma calidad de trabajo.
Recomendamos totalmente sus servicios en todo sentido porque ayudan a agilizar los trámites y recomiendan que es lo mejor en cada caso.
Estaremos siempre agradecidos por su atención y servicio.
Con cariño.
Francy y Marcel.
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16 Sep, 2024 by Rach
Highly recommend. Knows & tends to clients needs and patient. Recommend to anyone looking for a good lawyer.
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16 Sep, 2024 by Tiana holmes
Great service and great price
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12 Oct, 2024 by Vivi c
Estamos agradecidos por su gran cordialidad, atención y siempre dispuestos con su trabajo para que todo llegue a buen fin, a Don Sergio, Don William, Lucero, Sussan y Pamela muchísimas gracias por ser grandes profesionales con su trabajo.
Ellos oficiaron nuestra boda y también nos ayudaron a gestionar mis documentos migratorios y de la misma manera hemos hecho nuestros taxis con ellos y ellos de la misma manera siempre han estado dispuestos a brindar la misma calidad de trabajo.
Recomendamos totalmente sus servicios en todo sentido porque ayudan a agilizar los trámites y recomiendan que es lo mejor en cada caso.
Estaremos siempre agradecidos por su atención y servicio.
Con cariño.
Francy y Marcel.
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16 Sep, 2024 by Rach
Highly recommend. Knows & tends to clients needs and patient. Recommend to anyone looking for a good lawyer.
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16 Sep, 2024 by Tiana holmes
Great service and great price
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12 Oct, 2024 by Vivi c
Estamos agradecidos por su gran cordialidad, atención y siempre dispuestos con su trabajo para que todo llegue a buen fin, a Don Sergio, Don William, Lucero, Sussan y Pamela muchísimas gracias por ser grandes profesionales con su trabajo.
Ellos oficiaron nuestra boda y también nos ayudaron a gestionar mis documentos migratorios y de la misma manera hemos hecho nuestros taxis con ellos y ellos de la misma manera siempre han estado dispuestos a brindar la misma calidad de trabajo.
Recomendamos totalmente sus servicios en todo sentido porque ayudan a agilizar los trámites y recomiendan que es lo mejor en cada caso.
Estaremos siempre agradecidos por su atención y servicio.
Con cariño.
Francy y Marcel.
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16 Sep, 2024 by Rach
Highly recommend. Knows & tends to clients needs and patient. Recommend to anyone looking for a good lawyer.
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16 Sep, 2024 by Tiana holmes
Great service and great price
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12 Oct, 2024 by Vivi c
Estamos agradecidos por su gran cordialidad, atención y siempre dispuestos con su trabajo para que todo llegue a buen fin, a Don Sergio, Don William, Lucero, Sussan y Pamela muchísimas gracias por ser grandes profesionales con su trabajo.
Ellos oficiaron nuestra boda y también nos ayudaron a gestionar mis documentos migratorios y de la misma manera hemos hecho nuestros taxis con ellos y ellos de la misma manera siempre han estado dispuestos a brindar la misma calidad de trabajo.
Recomendamos totalmente sus servicios en todo sentido porque ayudan a agilizar los trámites y recomiendan que es lo mejor en cada caso.
Estaremos siempre agradecidos por su atención y servicio.
Con cariño.
Francy y Marcel.
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16 Sep, 2024 by Rach
Highly recommend. Knows & tends to clients needs and patient. Recommend to anyone looking for a good lawyer.
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16 Sep, 2024 by Tiana holmes
Great service and great price
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25 Feb, 2021 by Cidd b.
Romben worked with me for the last 5 years in my journey of naturalization. He and his staff are very responsive and took time to walk me thru the process and promptly answered my questions. Very satisfied from beginning to end. Thank you!
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31 Dec, 2020 by Gladys m.
Our family used Atty Romben Aquino a year ago. He was able to make an impossible case got approved. He's a lawyer with integrity. He would not make promises unlike other big, known firms which I used before. No b.s. pretty straight forward. And he responds right away even when he's away. Highly recommended. I am very happy and grateful client. More power to Atty Romben Aquino and his firm. Two big thumbs up!
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30 Dec, 2020 by Grace r.
Attorney Aquino is one of the unsung heroes! He made the impossible possible. He is the most professional lawyer I've ever dealt with, very knowledgeable and very thorough. While he has a very positive attitude and outlook in all things, he is also very upfront and tells you as it is.
He is highly recommended and my family and I are very thankful to have met him. We will forever be thankful.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Rupa saini
My truck accident on the 10 was a nightmare, but Luis at Karns & Karns was a lifesaver. He was professional, knowledgeable, and always kept me informed
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20 Aug, 2024 by Guriya devi
Big rig accident on the 10. Karns & Karns in West Covina had my back. They fought hard and got me the settlement I deserved. Thanks, Bill!
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20 Aug, 2024 by Scott a
The whole team at Karns & Karns is amazing. They're knowledgeable, experienced, and genuinely care about their clients.
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27 Feb, 2024 by Zach birns
I had the pleasure of being represented by Kevin O’Hara during a challenging time, and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. Kevin is the epitome of a hard-working and diligent attorney. He played hardball with the opposition, ensuring that we didn't settle for anything less than what we deserved. His negotiation skills are top-notch, and thanks to him, we achieved a favorable outcome. Alongside his remarkable legal skills, the services provided by his office were great, making the entire process as smooth as possible. I highly recommend Kevin O’Hara to anyone in need of a resilient and effective injury attorney.
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Discuss any additional expenses that may arise during the case. -
Negotiating Fees:
Some lawyers may be willing to negotiate fees or offer payment plans, especially for clients with financial constraints. -
Pro Bono Services:
For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
