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06 Apr, 2023 by Mike
She lied and manipulate the system with held evidence all female courtroom her and judge Emede lied by saying res judicata and collateral esotppel were not relevant in my case. My ex first DVRO was rejected in Nevada she went to California and file another. I argued ot could not be retried because of res judicata and i was the victim of DV. She is a piece of crap out for money only. She ruin my life an career
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13 Dec, 2019 by Monalisa
I met Natalie on the hallway of he courthouse at one of my lowest points. I had went from a six figure income, to nothing and my spouse of 15 years was trying to stick it to me. She not only took on my case but got me my fair share. Recently she took my case again as he tried to lie, and get out of paying the Alimony. I can’t say enough about Her and the caring profession that she is. I know it was a Devine blessing, and a gift from God that I ran into that day on the hallway crying? and not knowing what to do. Natalie will get the job done. Boots on the Ground. Thank you so much.
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23 Jun, 2016 by Anna michelle
I came into contact with Nathalie through her involvement in Step Forward Foundation, a non-profit legal organization serving low income clients with Domestic Violence (DV) issues. In the 22 years that I lived with DV, and for the additional 3 years my husband continued to perpetrate DV against me after our separation, I searched high and low for an agency to help me but was unable, because the form of DV my husband perpetrated against me involved restraining me, shaking me, throwing things at me, threatening me, spitting on me, withholding assets from me, and other actions that didn't involve hitting or leaving physical marks on me that would warrant assistance from police and courts. Finally, I began secretly making videos of his attacks on me and took one of these videos to the Step Forward Foundation, where my appointment was referred to Nathalie. What a God-send that appointment was! Nathalie took my case right away. She not only represented me in the courts, but she provided the validation and support that I needed to begin to re-learn that what I was suffering really was DV, and unacceptable treatment of me - because after 25 years of calling the police and petitioning the courts and getting no assistance, I had come to believe that "maybe it was just me" or "maybe this is just normal." Nathalie's commitment to my case made me feel important again, and I began to grow stronger in my resolve to finally stand up to him. Nathalie won for me a 5 year DV Restraining Order that protects not only me, but also it protects my son until after his 18th birthday. The terms of the Restraining Order require my ex/his dad to go through significant counseling, drug screening and rehabilitation, etc., before he can resume visitation again, and it requires to visitation be supervised. This is an almost unheard of ruling, as most restraining orders are only granted for 1 year and do not prohibit the relationship between parent and child as was needed to also protect my son. After my DVRO was awarded, Nathalie continued on with me and took me as a client in her private practice to ensure that my divorce (pending in the court system and held up by the manipulation and delay tactics of my ex) would be finalized. Prior to Nathalie, no lawyers would take my divorce case. My gross income was too high to receive pro-bono services from non-profit agencies on matters besides the DVRO, but the marriage nor myself personally had any assets or savings to pay the lawyer's retainers and fees. Nathalie demonstrated commitment to ending DV for me once and for all when she reduced her retainer fee and wrote a fee agreement contract with me that allows me to pay her for her services at whatever (reasonable) monthly payments I can afford. Other lawyers refused to represent me unless I could pay $5,000 - $15,000 up front. Nathalie is allowing me to go into debt with her, which I am so grateful for that I feel like I will be indebted to her for the rest of my life - not in a monetary sense, but in the sense that without her help, I may very well have been stuck in my marriage forever, subject to abuse and torment. Nathalie bills reasonably, and doesn't penny-pick every millisecond you are on the phone with her like other lawyers do. She understands financial constraints of her clients and uses her time wisely to avoid over billing them. My case is scheduled for trail in 30 days, and I am so excited about the new life that lies ahead of me. There are some people in your life who serve such a meaningful purpose in transitioning you from one state of being to another. Nathalie is that for me. I will always hold regard for her in my heart and her success, well being, and blessing will for the rest of my life always be a part of my prayers. I ABSOLUTELY recommend her.
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05 Aug, 2019 by Matthew
Jason is a good guy but a terrible attorney. He is so unorganized (just look at his office) he blew my trail and didn’t provide the evidence needed for a win despite me giving him everything. He didn’t ask the right questions in court that would have fully defended me. He didn’t regularly bill me monthly, he instead hastily put together a huge bill that was super hard to understand. I wouldn’t recommend him simply because he is unorganized and completely blew my case despite it being very cut and dry.
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28 Mar, 2019 by Miyuki
Jason is trustworthy. He responded to every question I asked over email and returned to my phone calls right away. This makes you feel secure. He advised me to file a restraining order when I explained my divorce case; I really appreciate this. He always cares about you. This protected us. I needed to change my attorney for some reason but he really was the best. I just had to say, thank you for all you did for us, Jason.
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02 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
I contracted with Mr. Pintar to write my pre-nuptial agreement. I had several specific concerns and requests that I believe were unique to my situation. Mr. Pintar charged me a fixed pre-negotiated price for the pre-nup but he did not force me into a canned pre-written agreement. He took the time to review and address each of my concerns and points and prepare a thorough and complete document for me. His service is great, pricing is fair and reasonable and he is very honest. I moved out of state prior to completing the pre-nup and getting married and Jason even gave me a refund of a generous portion of my fee, even after he and his staff had spent a lot of time on my case. That is unheard of in my opinion!
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11 Dec, 2014 by Me
I've used Steven for a internal family matter. I must say he is very compassionate and wanted to see that the family stayed together rather than create some irreversible damage. I must say though there is definitely a tough side to him that I would not want to be his opposing counsel! He definitely had my best interest!
Honest and sincere I would highly recommend him..
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25 Oct, 2014 by Sophie
Steve Pogue is a competent, ethical, knowledgeable attorney with a profound interest to serve his client well. He is a rare attorney who will be there from beginning to end and he is a man of his words. He worked on our case without any hesitation, and he faced the opposing lawyer with complete coolness. He delivered positive result beyond our expectation.
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09 Sep, 2024 by Krista conte
Lori and her team are responsive, thoughtful and sensitive. They helped me through a tough time and also gave me great counsel along the way. I would highly recommend the Costanzo Law Firm.
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24 Aug, 2024 by T williams
Great Firm, very corresponding and versatile to their clients needs. Agenda and goal oriented in seeking justice.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Raquel riopel
04 Mar, 2024 by Maggie powers
Horrible! Flipping through papers looking for answers in court. This guy is not a good lawyer.
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20 Oct, 2023 by Jennifer miners, lcsw
Very good experience getting estate plan done. Thorough and detailed work.
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08 Oct, 2023 by Chris shelton
Michael Lonich has been a delight to work with. He first helped me with my father's estate, redoing the trust to close loose ends at a time when family trolls were seeing nothing but dollar signs. He just wrapped up my wife and myself with our estate planning. He is knowledgeable, efficient, and easy to work with.
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04 Mar, 2024 by Maggie powers
Horrible! Flipping through papers looking for answers in court. This guy is not a good lawyer.
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20 Oct, 2023 by Jennifer miners, lcsw
Very good experience getting estate plan done. Thorough and detailed work.
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08 Oct, 2023 by Chris shelton
Michael Lonich has been a delight to work with. He first helped me with my father's estate, redoing the trust to close loose ends at a time when family trolls were seeing nothing but dollar signs. He just wrapped up my wife and myself with our estate planning. He is knowledgeable, efficient, and easy to work with.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Melissa miller
Great place to go if you're looking for help. They got some of my charges dismissed and some of my charges reduced. I am very happy with the outcome this firm has gotten on my case!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Georgia villanueva
08 Jul, 2024 by Burton martell
My son kenny was charged with a gun one day after he turned 18. I knew we needed good representation if he was going to have a future ahead of him. I chose the H law group after speak with Marshal, and couldn't have made a better choice. Marshal and his team were everything I could of asked for and more. They kept my son out of jail and got his case dismissed through a deferral. For your gun case needs go here!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Melissa miller
Great place to go if you're looking for help. They got some of my charges dismissed and some of my charges reduced. I am very happy with the outcome this firm has gotten on my case!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Georgia villanueva
08 Jul, 2024 by Burton martell
My son kenny was charged with a gun one day after he turned 18. I knew we needed good representation if he was going to have a future ahead of him. I chose the H law group after speak with Marshal, and couldn't have made a better choice. Marshal and his team were everything I could of asked for and more. They kept my son out of jail and got his case dismissed through a deferral. For your gun case needs go here!
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02 Jul, 2017 by Rhett
I hired Ms McManus and am extremely happy I did so! She is very sweet and compassionate as well as aggressive! My first meeting with Sandy lasted almost an hour and she didn't even charge me! I read her reviews and have to disagree with a prior review saying their case went on forever. Courts only address so much at each hearing which was not her fault. Her rates are more than fair and I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of representation!
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17 Feb, 2017 by Philip
I hired Sandra for a child custody case, and I was extremely happy with her knowledge, professionalism, advice, and the outcome of my case. She has a great rapport with the other Santa Clara County attorneys as well as with the Family Court Judges. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family.
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27 Feb, 2014 by Anita
Sandy has worked on 2 divorces for me. She'll be working on my prenup first if I ever marry again!
The first case she gave me such comfort because we could work together in her office and it did not seem like such a mystery. She was tough and effective. The other attorney had to step off the case after Sandy pointed out some questionable antics. Tough and knowledgeable. Comforting and honest.
The second case the other attorney seemed to be snowing us with paperwork to bring up their clients bill. I could see it and thought the OTHER SIDE was sloppy, dishonest, and ineffective in comparison to Sandy. Sandy is accurate, honest and effective.
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09 Sep, 2024 by Krista conte
Lori and her team are responsive, thoughtful and sensitive. They helped me through a tough time and also gave me great counsel along the way. I would highly recommend the Costanzo Law Firm.
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24 Aug, 2024 by T williams
Great Firm, very corresponding and versatile to their clients needs. Agenda and goal oriented in seeking justice.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Raquel riopel
09 Sep, 2024 by Krista conte
Lori and her team are responsive, thoughtful and sensitive. They helped me through a tough time and also gave me great counsel along the way. I would highly recommend the Costanzo Law Firm.
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24 Aug, 2024 by T williams
Great Firm, very corresponding and versatile to their clients needs. Agenda and goal oriented in seeking justice.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Raquel riopel
09 Sep, 2024 by Krista conte
Lori and her team are responsive, thoughtful and sensitive. They helped me through a tough time and also gave me great counsel along the way. I would highly recommend the Costanzo Law Firm.
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24 Aug, 2024 by T williams
Great Firm, very corresponding and versatile to their clients needs. Agenda and goal oriented in seeking justice.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Raquel riopel
09 Sep, 2024 by Krista conte
Lori and her team are responsive, thoughtful and sensitive. They helped me through a tough time and also gave me great counsel along the way. I would highly recommend the Costanzo Law Firm.
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24 Aug, 2024 by T williams
Great Firm, very corresponding and versatile to their clients needs. Agenda and goal oriented in seeking justice.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Raquel riopel
26 Apr, 2024 by Aaron g
I deeply regret my decision to hire this law firm to represent me in court, as they failed to fulfill their duties. Initially, they demanded a retainer fee of $5,000, which they quickly depleted within a month without any tangible progress. To make matters worse, they then requested additional funds. It took them two weeks after our initial meeting to even file the necessary documents stating that they were my attorneys, and even that was the extent of their efforts in court. If it were possible, I would rate this firm with negative scores. I strongly advise against wasting your time with them, as all the positive reviews are deceitful. This firm should be permanently closed down and prohibited from assisting anyone. I simply needed one task accomplished for my divorce, but instead, they consumed all the retainer fees by excessively communicating through emails and phone calls, which proved to be fruitless. I find myself in the exact same situation as when I first started, having wasted an entire month that I can never retrieve.
It is crucial to seek out genuine lawyers rather than unscrupulous individuals.
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29 Jan, 2024 by Gabby suthakar
27 Sep, 2023 by Erik mickelson
Friendly staff, hard-working and diligent attorneys
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26 Apr, 2024 by Aaron g
I deeply regret my decision to hire this law firm to represent me in court, as they failed to fulfill their duties. Initially, they demanded a retainer fee of $5,000, which they quickly depleted within a month without any tangible progress. To make matters worse, they then requested additional funds. It took them two weeks after our initial meeting to even file the necessary documents stating that they were my attorneys, and even that was the extent of their efforts in court. If it were possible, I would rate this firm with negative scores. I strongly advise against wasting your time with them, as all the positive reviews are deceitful. This firm should be permanently closed down and prohibited from assisting anyone. I simply needed one task accomplished for my divorce, but instead, they consumed all the retainer fees by excessively communicating through emails and phone calls, which proved to be fruitless. I find myself in the exact same situation as when I first started, having wasted an entire month that I can never retrieve.
It is crucial to seek out genuine lawyers rather than unscrupulous individuals.
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29 Jan, 2024 by Gabby suthakar
27 Sep, 2023 by Erik mickelson
Friendly staff, hard-working and diligent attorneys
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09 Sep, 2024 by Krista conte
Lori and her team are responsive, thoughtful and sensitive. They helped me through a tough time and also gave me great counsel along the way. I would highly recommend the Costanzo Law Firm.
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24 Aug, 2024 by T williams
Great Firm, very corresponding and versatile to their clients needs. Agenda and goal oriented in seeking justice.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Raquel riopel
08 Jul, 2023 by Anonymous
Dong is good at making easy money. Dong has no time to review the documents and only sent threaten emails to other side. These behaviors only make things worse other than resolve the real issue. From the disputes she made, she can charge you a lot of fees for these useless arguments. This is the secret she made money.
If you want to resolve your issue quickly, stay away from this crazy woman. She is just a person without any ethic.
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13 Aug, 2020 by Su ah
My divorce was very complicated case. That's why I hired Kathleen Dong to assist me with my divorce process. She is very attentive, experienced and quick to resolve the issues I needed handled all the time. She helped me get through a very difficult time in my life.
If you want to find a high net worth divorce attorney, I always recommend her to anyone. Go with Kathleen. You won't be disappointed.
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13 Feb, 2018 by Oscar n
Kathleen helped me with my custody case
She was always really helpful, supportive and what i liked the most was that she was always on top of the case and well organized
If your looking for a family or custody attorney dont waste your time, Kathleen is the right attorney for your case
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25 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
Read their stance on a few topics on Facebook I don’t know if they could be trusted. Hmmm
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24 Mar, 2011 by Timothy
Back in July, circumstances necessitated my need for a custody lawyer. Having no references, I checked Craigslist and was extremely fortunate to get in touch with Marissa. Over these past several months, she has been more than helpful to me. I have complete confidence, not only in her ability, but in her integrity. She is sincere, straightforward, honest and very easy to work with.
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25 Jul, 2010 by Courtney
I have known Merrisa as a family attorney for years. I have witnessed her skill in and out of the courtroom. Not only a fearless defender of her clients rights, but someone who makes the client part of her team.
When I received a subpoena to appear at a deposition, my first call was to Merrisa. The prospect of being stuck between two very powerful, very well funded sets of attorneys, in case I had knowledge of both sides, put a bit of fear in me.
Merrisa immediately put me at ease. She took command and managed the demands of the requests that both side were making on my time and knowledge. She sat down with me and explained her role, my role, and the roles of everyone involved in the deposition. This preparation made the event go off smoothly.
Merrisa worked with the defendants counsel, and left me to answer the questions without any worry or anxiety. The 7 hour ordeal would have been far more difficult without the calm, direct, and firm hand that Merrisa used to get me through the day.
Whether you are looking for a Family Practice attorney, legal advise, or counsel that can guide you through the maze that is the law, I can say that Ms. Coleman-Bishop is the attorney you should bring to your side. I witnessed a local attorney stand up for my rights in front of some the best lawyers that the entertainment and internet industry can hire. She did not flinch, back down, or take bait when they tried to knock her off her game. She stayed on task.
I am honored to recommend Merrisa Coleman-Bishop.
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26 Apr, 2024 by Aaron g
I deeply regret my decision to hire this law firm to represent me in court, as they failed to fulfill their duties. Initially, they demanded a retainer fee of $5,000, which they quickly depleted within a month without any tangible progress. To make matters worse, they then requested additional funds. It took them two weeks after our initial meeting to even file the necessary documents stating that they were my attorneys, and even that was the extent of their efforts in court. If it were possible, I would rate this firm with negative scores. I strongly advise against wasting your time with them, as all the positive reviews are deceitful. This firm should be permanently closed down and prohibited from assisting anyone. I simply needed one task accomplished for my divorce, but instead, they consumed all the retainer fees by excessively communicating through emails and phone calls, which proved to be fruitless. I find myself in the exact same situation as when I first started, having wasted an entire month that I can never retrieve.
It is crucial to seek out genuine lawyers rather than unscrupulous individuals.
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29 Jan, 2024 by Gabby suthakar
27 Sep, 2023 by Erik mickelson
Friendly staff, hard-working and diligent attorneys
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30 Apr, 2024 by Padmaleena kabita
Richard and Pamela are the most amazing and knowledgeable people to work with. Richard was patient with all my queries, explained me the process in details and made it very seamless. I really liked their communication portal and prompt message responses while setting up my trust.Highly recommend!
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06 Feb, 2024 by Paul bulski
Richard and Pamela were amazing people to work with. Explained the process and details in simple terms and helped us navigate this challenging time with ease. Highly recommend!
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15 Jan, 2024 by Aditya dani
We had an excellent experience with Richard. He assisted us in drafting a will and trust, ensuring a smooth process throughout. His clear explanations of concepts made it easy to understand, and he patiently addressed all our questions. Overall, a five-star service that I highly recommend.
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03 Apr, 2022 by Anonymous
My experience working with Faune and this firm had a negative impact on my case. She doesn't return calls and always told me to email her. Faune ignores calls and emails so how do you work with someone you can never talk to? Trying to set a time to meet with her was impossible because she was never around.
This was such a stressful time and you think she would make time to meet her clients. It made sense on why it took so long for anything to happen in my case because I had to always ask her to do the work. Even when you ask to speak to Steve Dinneen he doesn't respond or get involved. I wouldn't recommend her to anyone unless you never want your case to move forward.
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11 Aug, 2021 by John
From the day that I met Faune, I felt a certain calmness with my case, as she reassured me that this would not be a problem to resolve. Asking questions and paying close attention to the details, every time I contacted Faune in regards to my case, she was always willing to discuss my concerns and addressed them with the utmost professionalism. I felt satisfied after every conversation that the case was not only moving in a positive direction, but in a timely manner as well. Returning not only my calls, but my emails as well, she was constantly communicating with me, the information I needed. She took control of the case from day one and through the process was always updating me with the progress and the next steps that were involved. She was always patient and very understanding which was important to me. She is a hard worker, intelligent, empathetic, and professional, and for that I would highly recommend her! How she handled the case and that her words were true from day one until the case closed, her integrity is amazing!
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18 Dec, 2020 by Helen
AWESOME!!! THOROUGH!!! DEDICATED!!! OPTIMISTIC!!! PROFESSIONAL!!! Faune is nothing, but great across the board. I could not have asked for a better lawyer than Faune to handle my case. She has been with me from the beginning when I first started my child custody case, and despite all the challenges that came along with it, she knew what I wanted. In the end we came out with a victory, and it is because of how thorough she was with the preparation, and her commitment to the case that got us the win. It has truly been a pleasure working with her. I know I can count on her if I ever need legal advice/help in the future. Thank you so much for everything!!!
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31 Oct, 2017 by Anthony
I have been though a custody battle with my son since he was born. And previously hired someone who wasn't working out. So i turned to Jessica, and with her knowledge and expertise, she was able to turn things around. Thanks again and I am truly grateful for my decision.
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09 Sep, 2016 by Clarence
Jessica has helped me with my custody case for 3 years. In this latest incident with the other parent being vengeful and her lawyer not doing his due diligence she is direct and is thorough and has made this process a much les stressful already with one letter. In a system that caters to the mother she is an awesome person to have on your team.
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06 Oct, 2014 by Olga
I came to Jessica Huey looking for a divorce attorney to help with the default package. Unfortunately, I had a really bad experience and I do not recommend anybody seek for her advice. The paperwork was not done on time, it took her almost three times longer than she promised. The biggest issue for me was that she did not look at my case very attentively and did not review the documents I previously filed with the court. As a result, the default package she prepared for me was not entered- I wasted my time and money. You don't want to hire an attorney who just fills in the forms without thinking whether it is the right next step to take. She definitely lacks professionalism and experience.
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17 Sep, 2024 by Mel cross
I called the Legal Aid advice line to speak to an attorney, and unfortunately, Amelia returned my call. Amelia is disgusting and rude. She antagonize me during the phone call, making ridiculous snarky comments. I would not recommend that anyone interact with her. Unfortunately, Legal Aid has someone so unprofessional working for them. SMH
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05 Sep, 2024 by Lucia trino
Had to call several times. They have a message option however they won't return calls on messages which just intensities thre stressful situation.
So before you call and are on hold for almost 3 hours, yes 3 hours, please note they will not help anyone unless you're being evicted. Yep, enough their website lists many other subjects.
Oh and lily is in desperate need of customer service training courses.
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29 Feb, 2024 by Carla hull
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17 Sep, 2024 by Mel cross
I called the Legal Aid advice line to speak to an attorney, and unfortunately, Amelia returned my call. Amelia is disgusting and rude. She antagonize me during the phone call, making ridiculous snarky comments. I would not recommend that anyone interact with her. Unfortunately, Legal Aid has someone so unprofessional working for them. SMH
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05 Sep, 2024 by Lucia trino
Had to call several times. They have a message option however they won't return calls on messages which just intensities thre stressful situation.
So before you call and are on hold for almost 3 hours, yes 3 hours, please note they will not help anyone unless you're being evicted. Yep, enough their website lists many other subjects.
Oh and lily is in desperate need of customer service training courses.
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29 Feb, 2024 by Carla hull
Food is always good
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17 Sep, 2024 by Mel cross
I called the Legal Aid advice line to speak to an attorney, and unfortunately, Amelia returned my call. Amelia is disgusting and rude. She antagonize me during the phone call, making ridiculous snarky comments. I would not recommend that anyone interact with her. Unfortunately, Legal Aid has someone so unprofessional working for them. SMH
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05 Sep, 2024 by Lucia trino
Had to call several times. They have a message option however they won't return calls on messages which just intensities thre stressful situation.
So before you call and are on hold for almost 3 hours, yes 3 hours, please note they will not help anyone unless you're being evicted. Yep, enough their website lists many other subjects.
Oh and lily is in desperate need of customer service training courses.
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29 Feb, 2024 by Carla hull
Food is always good
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17 Sep, 2024 by Mel cross
I called the Legal Aid advice line to speak to an attorney, and unfortunately, Amelia returned my call. Amelia is disgusting and rude. She antagonize me during the phone call, making ridiculous snarky comments. I would not recommend that anyone interact with her. Unfortunately, Legal Aid has someone so unprofessional working for them. SMH
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05 Sep, 2024 by Lucia trino
Had to call several times. They have a message option however they won't return calls on messages which just intensities thre stressful situation.
So before you call and are on hold for almost 3 hours, yes 3 hours, please note they will not help anyone unless you're being evicted. Yep, enough their website lists many other subjects.
Oh and lily is in desperate need of customer service training courses.
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29 Feb, 2024 by Carla hull
Food is always good
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16 Aug, 2024 by Marisa de guzman
I was facing my first DUI charge and unsure of what to do. Do I hire an attorney, or do I handle the court process on my own? I confided in close friends and relatives to ask for opinions because I knew an attorney would be costly, but I also knew that I wanted the best possible outcome. The feelings were mixed - some said it could be worth it and others were confident it wouldn’t be. I am writing this to tell those who may be facing a similar conviction that hiring Ghazal was absolutely worth the investment.
I took advantage of the free consultations with numerous attorneys and Ghazal happened to be one of the many that I spoke with. From the initial conversation with her, I felt like she was someone who would do everything in her power to get the best possible outcome and she did not disappoint. Of course, you can’t be guaranteed what the outcome of your case will be, but her thoroughness, thoughtfulness, and constant communication provided assurance that she was doing all she could.
After careful consideration of many attorneys, I called Ghazal to let her know I wanted to move forward and hire her. She immediately gave me advice on what steps I needed to take (before I even signed a contract to lock her in as my counsel). She was able to get my case reduced to a wet reckless.
Ghazal is not only professional, she is also an inspiring individual. I would highly recommend her as your attorney. She will fight for you and provide ease during the process, so you can continue to confidently move forward with your life while dealing with the unfortunate hurdle of a DUI conviction.
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13 Aug, 2024 by Jose luis carrillo
Thankyou Ghazal for your everything! Great communication and took care of everything for me ! Highly recommend!
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25 Jul, 2024 by Yuki kakegawa
30 May, 2024 by Brian cain
25 Jan, 2023 by Robert bush
My mother is terminally ill and I wanted to ask Rich some questions regarding her Living Trust and Will. Rich was very prompt, patient, and articulate during this process. If I had to hire him for future work as my representative, I wouldn't hesitate. Thank you Rich
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06 Oct, 2022 by Nik bhatt
We have been clients of Rich Dayton's for many years. He has a lot of great ideas, and has produced excellent estate plans for us. We happened to meet with another estate planning lawyer, and the experience made us appreciate Rich that much more! You won't regret working with him.
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20 Nov, 2023 by Jason
I don't usually give bad review but I need to take my valuable time and give my very honest review. If Mr. Steve Huynh do not agree with my statement, please response. I got referral to seek help from Mr. Steve Huynh through my sister. I was really disappointed. Mr. Huynh was not ethical and responsible. He never gave me any good advices. I had difficult time to connect to him via email, phone call and text. He was very irresponsible as a lawyer. I DO NOT recommend Mr. Huynh for any services, not even filling out paperwork. He does not have the knowledges and capabilities as a lawyer. very very disappointed. DO NOT RECOMMEND. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY to hire Mr. Steve Huynh.
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01 Aug, 2019 by Cattien
Steve helped me with my divorce process starting in 2017.
Before I hired Steve as my attorney, I was close to a settlement with my X-spouse. At the 11:59 hr., my X-wife changed to a new lawyer. It was clear that my X-wife new attorney, being an intellectual property lawyer himself, was after my business and patents since he knew me prior to my separation with my X-spouse and knew that I had a start-up company with intellectual properties. CONFLICT OF INTEREST for this attorney by definition here.
At this stage I knew I needed legal representation and decided to go with Steve Huynh after a recommendation from a financial professional. After a very careful review of my case, Steve asked me what outcome do I want and if the settlement that I was close to settling with my X-spouse was acceptable. I told Steve that would be fine. In the next year, we went over various unnecessary discovery processes as demanded by my X-wife’s attorney. Steve was very methodical and extremely careful with all the details. This is why I term Steve highly technical. Furthermore, he never said anything that was unrealistic or overpromising about the case. He never fabricated anything in anyone’s favor. Steve’s integrity and honesty was impeccable.
In the end and after a year of needless waste of my time and money, Steve helped me to settle with my X-wife with very much what we were close to what we have almost agreed on previously. It was a very upsetting process for me and putting my kids through more pains than it needed to be. Steve tried his best to push the process forward quickly.
Without any reservation, I would recommend Steve to anyone as an attorney to help them in legal matters.
Thank you, Steve Huynh.
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25 Feb, 2015 by Tuan
Steve Huynh is the best lawyer that you can trust with your case. I had worked with Steve on the case that was dealing with the county over the reassessment on my house. He spent times to go over the cases in detail and answered all questions timely through emails or phone calls. He built a solid case that lead to an amazing successful result. I was so lucky to get my case handled by lawyer Steve Huynh. If anyone who would like to look for a honesty, integrity and trustful lawyer to work with your case, lawyer Steve Huynh is the one.
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28 Dec, 2023 by Amelia
My experience with their legal team during my custody and child support case was amazing. MTSA staff are very easy to work with. Gina is a compassionate lawyer who will go out of their way to explain options, ask questions and ultimately ease ones anxiety about the terrifying process which a child custody case can be.
Things can get pretty tense in a courtroom but the great on top of my attorney's evidently being knowledgeable not only reassured me I was in good hands time and time again, but it also helped keep me calm and collected.
MTSA worked closely with me and my ex husband's lawyer to come up with a settlement we could both agree on. I was very comfortable with the settlement and in which I didn't feel I sacrificed my beliefs as a caring mother.
This kept us from an extensive custody battle in court and in the end, I feel that attorney Gina and her team fought for my beliefs as a mother and pushed for what I wanted.
I am grateful for that and therefore definitely recommend MTSA family law firm.
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26 Dec, 2023 by Maryouma
I hired Attorney Gina for my child custody case, and she was very kind and helpful during a very stressful time.
Compassionate about the best for children and I would not hesitate to refer family law matters to her in San Jose.
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17 Jun, 2016 by Anonymous
Gina Azzolino failed to respond to my case numerous times. She also failed to notify me of upcoming absences in writing. Her lack of response became a problem - after 2-3 times of needing answers and a complete lack of response, I changed lawyers. I like her, and believe she comprehends situations well, but her case load is large, so don't expect to hear from her much.
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What a Family Law Lawyer Can Do for You
A family law lawyer provides legal services related to family relationships, including marriage, divorce, child custody, and adoption. Family lawyers help clients navigate emotionally charged legal issues, providing guidance and representation in disputes that affect spouses, children, and parents. Whether you're going through a divorce, seeking custody of your children, or drafting a prenuptial agreement, a family law lawyer ensures your rights are protected and your interests are represented.
Family law attorneys often handle sensitive matters and offer objective legal advice, helping clients reach fair outcomes either through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
When Should I Hire a Family Law Lawyer?
Hiring a family law lawyer is beneficial in several situations, especially when legal matters involve close personal relationships. Common reasons to hire a family law lawyer include:
- Divorce or separation: When ending a marriage, a lawyer can help you navigate issues such as division of assets, spousal support, and child custody arrangements.
- Child custody and visitation disputes: If you and your co-parent can't agree on custody or visitation, a lawyer can represent your interests and work toward a solution that benefits your children.
- Child support: Whether you’re seeking child support or defending against a claim, a lawyer can help ensure the appropriate amount is calculated and enforced.
- Prenuptial or postnuptial agreements: A lawyer can help draft or review agreements that protect your assets in case of divorce.
- Adoption: Family law lawyers guide you through the legal process of adoption, ensuring that all requirements are met.
- Domestic violence or restraining orders: If you're a victim of domestic violence or being falsely accused, a lawyer can help you obtain or challenge protective orders.
- Paternity cases: If there are questions about the paternity of a child, a lawyer can help establish or dispute legal fatherhood.
Hiring a lawyer early can prevent issues from escalating, and they can offer you the best chance of achieving a favorable outcome in emotionally charged situations.
What Does a Family Law Lawyer Do?
A family law lawyer provides a wide range of services depending on your specific legal needs. Their responsibilities may include:
- Advising on legal rights and options: Helping you understand your legal rights regarding divorce, child custody, support, and other family law issues.
- Filing legal documents: Drafting and filing petitions, motions, and agreements with the court, such as divorce papers, custody agreements, or support orders.
- Representing clients in court: Arguing your case in front of a judge if a settlement can’t be reached through negotiation or mediation.
- Mediation and negotiation: Assisting with alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, to reach agreements on issues like custody, property division, and support without going to trial.
- Enforcing court orders: Helping you enforce court orders related to child support, alimony, or custody if the other party fails to comply.
- Drafting prenuptial or postnuptial agreements: Creating agreements that protect your assets in the event of a divorce.
- Handling adoption proceedings: Ensuring that the legal process of adoption is followed, from filing paperwork to finalizing the adoption in court.
How Are Family Law Lawyers Paid?
Family law lawyers typically charge clients in one of several ways, depending on the complexity of the case and the lawyer’s experience. Common payment arrangements include:
- Hourly rates: Most family lawyers charge by the hour, with rates varying based on experience and location. Clients are billed for the time spent working on their case, including consultations, court appearances, and document preparation.
- Flat fees: For more straightforward legal services, such as drafting a prenuptial agreement or handling an uncontested divorce, some lawyers offer flat-fee arrangements.
- Retainer fees: In cases that are expected to require significant time and attention, such as contentious custody battles, a lawyer may charge a retainer, which is an upfront payment that covers the initial costs of legal services. The lawyer then bills against the retainer as they work on your case.
The exact cost will depend on the complexity of your case and the lawyer’s fee structure, which should be discussed upfront.
How Much Does a Family Law Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a family law lawyer varies based on factors such as the lawyer's experience, the location, and the complexity of your case. Here are some general cost guidelines:
- Hourly rates: Family law lawyers typically charge between $150 and $500 per hour, depending on their experience and the complexity of the case.
- Flat fees: For simpler cases, such as drafting a prenuptial agreement or handling an uncontested divorce, fees may range from $1,000 to $5,000.
- Retainers: For more complex matters, such as contested divorces or custody battles, lawyers may charge a retainer ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 or more. The lawyer will bill against the retainer for the work they do on your case.
- Additional costs: You may also be responsible for additional costs, such as filing fees, mediation fees, or expert witness fees.
Always ask for a clear breakdown of the lawyer’s fees and any additional expenses during your consultation.
Top Questions to Ask a Family Law Lawyer
Before hiring a family law lawyer, it's important to ask questions to ensure they're the right fit for your case. Here are key questions to ask during your consultation:
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What experience do you have with family law cases like mine?
Make sure the lawyer has experience handling cases similar to yours, whether it's a contested divorce, child custody dispute, or adoption. -
How will you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges by the hour, a flat fee, or requires a retainer. Ask for an estimate of the total costs involved. -
What are the possible outcomes of my case?
An experienced lawyer should be able to give you a general idea of what to expect based on the facts of your case. -
What is your approach to resolving disputes?
Ask whether the lawyer tends to favor negotiation and mediation or whether they prefer to take cases to court. This can help you determine if their style matches your goals. -
How long do you expect my case to take?
While it’s difficult to predict, the lawyer should give you an estimate based on similar cases. -
Who will be handling my case?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may do much of the work, so make sure you understand who will be your main point of contact.
How to Check the Credibility of a Family Law Lawyer
To ensure you're hiring a reputable family law lawyer, follow these steps to verify their credentials and reputation:
- Check state bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is licensed to practice in your state and is in good standing with no disciplinary actions.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for reviews on websites like Avvo, Google, or Martindale-Hubbell. Previous clients can give you insight into the lawyer’s professionalism and success in family law cases.
- Request references: Ask the lawyer for references from past clients who can speak to their experience with the lawyer.
- Review their website or professional profile: Look at the lawyer’s background, case history, and areas of focus to ensure they have substantial experience in family law.
- Look for professional memberships: Membership in reputable organizations, such as the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), can indicate a lawyer's expertise and dedication to family law.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To get the most out of your first consultation with a family law lawyer, it’s important to come prepared. Here’s what you should bring:
- Relevant documents: Bring any documents related to your case, such as marriage certificates, prenuptial agreements, financial records, custody agreements, or court orders.
- List of assets and debts: For divorce cases, prepare a detailed list of all assets (e.g., homes, bank accounts, retirement funds) and debts (e.g., mortgages, loans, credit card balances).
- Details of the family issue: Provide a written summary of the situation, including key dates and facts related to your divorce, custody dispute, or support issue.
- Questions for the lawyer: Write down any questions you have about the legal process, costs, and potential outcomes.
- Your goals: Be prepared to discuss your objectives, such as custody arrangements, property division, or spousal support, so the lawyer understands your priorities.
Being organized and clear about your situation will help the lawyer evaluate your case more effectively and offer the best advice for moving forward.
