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23 Sep, 2024 by Cassia perea
I was recommended to Ron Laba by family after we were involved in a car accident while I was picking up my daughter after school. It was my first and hopefully last time I have to go through this episode in my life. I had so many questions, concerns in regards to my family Medical care bills expenses. Ron is very knowledgeable all my questions were answered, he was always available to talk to. If you need a lawyer who you can trust exceptional work ethic and satisfactory settlements, and will fight for you give him a call you won’t regret it.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Sandra villasenor
Ron Laba and his team are amazing! I loved the service and how much Mr. Laba explained everything to me. He's so knowledgable and made this whole experience so much easier. I highly recommend his services. Thank you so much Mr. Laba for all the guidance and for going the extra mile for us.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Sallie taylor
We have been at Doug’s side since the time of the accident that destroyed his truck and left him with injuries that limited his daily activities.
Throughout this ordeal, Mr. Laba has advised Doug and supported him as the insurance company slowly came to the conclusion to act responsibly. Mr. Laba guided the research, but more importantly, was always on Doug’s side with advice and encouragement.
We are grateful that Doug wisely chose an attorney who worked so hard on his behalf. We would recommend Mr. Laba to anyone facing a similar challenge.
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor
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21 Dec, 2024 by Maria nava
21 Dec, 2024 by Laura orozco
He tenido muy buena experiencia con ellos, Dayana siempre es muy atenta a mis preguntas durante este proceso. Siempre está lista para ayudar y es muy paciente conmigo cuando les llamo.
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16 Dec, 2024 by Kimberly baldwin
07 Nov, 2024 by Katerin hernandez
Excelente servicio, se los recomiendo muchisimo, todo fue muy rapido el tramite se pudo realizar en cuestion de una semana, me siento muy contenta de haberlos contactado.
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12 Oct, 2024 by Lawdefensoras firm
Gabriel is hands down a professional and knowledgeable individual. He helps with custody cases and treats all his clients either dignity and respect. Our firm has referred several people to him to help them with their family law cases when they cannot afford to hire an attorney or where it’s a “simple” divorce.
We highly recommend Gabriel and his team!
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12 Oct, 2024 by Maribel hernandez
Gabriel at My Legal Assistant is truly dedicated to helping his clients find the best solutions for their legal needs. I learned that you are not always required to go to court and spend thousands of dollars in legal fees, mediation can be a great alternative. His dedication, extensive knowledge, and personalized approach ensure that every case is handled with care from start to finish, whether in English or Spanish. If you’re looking for a professional who can guide you through a more affordable and stress-free legal process, I highly recommend reaching out to Gabriel!
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19 Aug, 2019 by Christina
Linda cares for her client and is involved in your case completely. Both are qualities you won't find in the majority of attorneys. She is experienced and uses her knowledge to look at the case from various aspects; rather than collecting a retainer and carelessly shuffling your case thru the system. We recommend using her as your family law attorney. She helped us with a very stressful spousal support termination case and she was a blessing for our family.
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08 Feb, 2019 by Amber
Linda has helped me with my case for many years. Every time she gives me the confidence that I need and the knowledge that I lack to understand what the next steps in the process will be. She always makes time for clients including me and really cares about the well being of her clients and the children involved. It is a safe feeling knowing that Linda has so many years of experience in north county and has good relationships with her fellow lawyers. I would highly recommend her. I am grateful that she is not only my lawyer but also my friend.
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18 Oct, 2017 by Aubrey
Linda is nothing short of amazing!! I had a move away case that I was very worried about, especially after finishing my divorce with an attorney that did nothing to help me. After finding Linda on yelp, I decided to give her a call and after meeting her I knew I wanted her help! She was knowledgeable, hardworking, and kind! I knew she believed in me, and my case. She made one of the most stressful times in my life so much easier and much less nerve wracking. She went above and beyond for my case. I would highly recommend Linda!
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16 Apr, 2019 by Anonymous
Kim is fantastic. She really listened to my concerns, but is direct and honest. Divorce is a difficult process and Kim helped me every step of the way! I’d definitely recommend her.
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18 Mar, 2019 by Anonymous
Kim was extremely helpful during my case. She was aggressive when needed, but also helped me understand the law and make the decisions to move case along quickly.
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13 Nov, 2018 by Irina
Mr. Kondo was provided by the court for our divorce settlement conference. I was self-represented as I didn't have money to pay to a lawyer. Because of Mr. Kondo, I have gotten the outcomes that I would never have by myself. He is a very caring person and really cares about finding out the truth and justice. I would definitely recommend him as a lawyer because it is so hard to find one who is not only after money.
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23 Sep, 2011 by Doug
I needed a lawyer for a legal document very last minute and Wayne Dersch was able to provide for me exactly what I wanted even with all of my 11th hour changes and re-writes (since I change my mind often). Wayne gave me the document in a very short turn-around and I was able to provide to my clients a "Consent & Release" form that was easy to read and understand, I will definately use Wayne again in the future!
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31 Oct, 2024 by Jalen wilson
They were prompt, communicative, and dedicated to helping me recover from my bad day. Their team was highly knowledgeable and compassionate throughout the entire process.
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29 Oct, 2024 by Andrew rathgeber
24 Oct, 2024 by Mike riley
Brothers in Law Office handled my father’s wrongful death case with compassion and care. They went above and beyond, checking in on me and sending thoughtful gestures. They were a true support system during such a difficult time. These attorneys truly care! Thank you for everything.
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25 Jan, 2024 by Dimitri
Highly recommend Mr. Lopez if you need help with immigration issue. I married my wife in Mexico and had issues with paperwork for over a year. The issues were due incompetence of a different attorney I had previously. Mr. Lopez fixed it in 3 weeks!!! My Wife is now here in the US with a green card. Very happy I hired Mr. Lopez. He charges for initial consultation but do yourself a favor pay it and meet with him!! Service is Great and fees are reasonable 👍 Thank you very much 🙂
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18 Jan, 2024 by Yadira ruiz
Paisanos les recomiendo a este abogado de inmigración por que es muy honesto y te dedica tiempo para indagar sobre tu necesidad. Te aconseja y escucha tus congojas. En mi familia tuvimos una emergencia y contratamos a un abogado para una visa humanitaria y sólo nos cobró mil dólares y no hizo nada! Fuimos a otros y igual cobran asta por cada palabra que dices! Este abogado me lo recomendó una amistad de la iglesia y fui solo por eso! Que bueno que fui por que si nos informó y nos hizo el trabajo que ocupamos!
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11 Dec, 2023 by Irma cano
Very professional and friendly.
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21 Dec, 2024 by Maria nava
21 Dec, 2024 by Laura orozco
He tenido muy buena experiencia con ellos, Dayana siempre es muy atenta a mis preguntas durante este proceso. Siempre está lista para ayudar y es muy paciente conmigo cuando les llamo.
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16 Dec, 2024 by Kimberly baldwin
24 Dec, 2024 by Taylor marshall
I can't thank Peter enough for his professionalism, expertise, and dedication throughout the legal process. Peter Liss is incredibly knowledgeable, kept me well-informed at every step, and worked tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for my case. Thanks to his hard work, what initially seemed like an overwhelming and hopeless situation was resolved with a completely better outcome than I expected.
If you're looking for someone who truly cares about their clients and will fight for you, I highly recommend Peter! His guidance and support made all the difference.
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21 Dec, 2024 by Maria nava
21 Dec, 2024 by Laura orozco
He tenido muy buena experiencia con ellos, Dayana siempre es muy atenta a mis preguntas durante este proceso. Siempre está lista para ayudar y es muy paciente conmigo cuando les llamo.
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21 Dec, 2024 by Maria nava
21 Dec, 2024 by Laura orozco
He tenido muy buena experiencia con ellos, Dayana siempre es muy atenta a mis preguntas durante este proceso. Siempre está lista para ayudar y es muy paciente conmigo cuando les llamo.
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16 Dec, 2024 by Kimberly baldwin
21 Dec, 2024 by Maria nava
21 Dec, 2024 by Laura orozco
He tenido muy buena experiencia con ellos, Dayana siempre es muy atenta a mis preguntas durante este proceso. Siempre está lista para ayudar y es muy paciente conmigo cuando les llamo.
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16 Dec, 2024 by Kimberly baldwin
01 Jan, 2021 by Stefani
I hired attorney Medaris in my child custody case after reading his reviews & speaking to him on the phone during his free consultation. The man was rude, embarwssned me in front of the judge, wasn’t prepared on my case to go before the judge, which was embarrassing, and you have to pay him a substantial amount of money (cash same day) for literally saying 3 words, that were not helpful and quite frankly embarrassing. When asked questions about what this document meant or what did the judge just order? He rudely would make it well known he didn’t want to be there. Maybe he is burned out and looking forward to retiring.
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31 Jul, 2017 by Christine
Attorney Medearis was very knowledgeable and informed me of my rights and discussed the best strategy. His paralegal held my hand, guided me, comforted me and dealt with my ex when he called their office. Attorney Medearis chose the Mediator known for getting results. What I wanted most was freedom and a chance to live the rest of my life in peace. Thanks to Attorney Medearis I have that chance. He also recognized the financial hardship and allowed me to set up a payment plan I could afford.
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29 Jun, 2017 by Christy
I contacted Attorney Steven Medearis’ office from a referral from a family member. I want to thank and
recommend Mr. Medearis for guiding me through a very trying time in my life. Mr. Medearis and his
staff really know what they are doing and made this process effortless. I initially thought my divorce
could be handled amicably, yet financial support issues quickly arose with my uncooperative ex.
Mr. Medearis sincerely had mine and my children’s best interest in mind. He explained everything
clearly and with precision of what to expect in the process. Mr. Medearis impressed upon me that while
no one wants divorce to happen to them because this process can be extremely trying, he would be
there to support me through this stressful time.
Throughout the process, Mr. Medearis and his office staff were so amazing. They made the process
seem easy and communicated every step of the tiring process. The office gave me information and
confidence in the process. I cannot express my gratitude enough and would recommend him to anyone.
Having someone who is your advocate during this difficult chapter in your life will alleviate so much
stress and is really worth it.
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22 Nov, 2021 by Peter
Paula Kleinman has aided and guided me through various family law issues, filing new motions, and advocating in court on my behalf. She has been attentive to my questions, prompt to response and accessible via phone, text and email. Extremely knowledgeable and organized. Her staff are a pleasure to interact with. I recommend giving Paula Kleinman the opportunity to look over your case and trust she will represent you to the best of her abilities as she has demonstrated first hand in my case.
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05 Oct, 2021 by Keith
Everything was at stake when I called Paula Kleinman. At first I tried to defend myself. It seemed to me like an open and shut case. The opposing party admitted in court to having no evidence other than their testimony. Unfortunately under our legal system their testimony was enough for the judge to drag the case out in multiple hearings over four months! I felt extremely frustrated, resentful, anxious and like I had absolutely no voice in the process that was consuming my life. At my wits end, I picked up the telephone and contacted Paula. When she began representing me she was at a disadvantage because I had already tried to represent myself (rather poorly) over multiple hearings. But she grasped the details quickly. She represented me at the final hearing and won the case without me saying a word. During the hearing the judge actually stated to me that I had "an excellent attorney". It was at that moment I began to feel confident for the first time in months. We won the case that day. This experience taught me a valuable lesson. I learned that, when it comes to legal matters, it's not enough to have the truth on your side. Unless you are an expert in the law, the truth may never even be heard in court because judges are unpredictable and witnesses can be vengeful, untruthful or even suffering from mental health issues which are not considered by the court. Without Paula I believe there would have been a terrible miscarriage of justice.
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23 Oct, 2018 by Destiny
Paula helped me get all the right documents I needed to get a divorce and get full custody of my child. She appeared at court and handled the situation very well and was prepared and organized. If I didn't understand something she would step by step explain it to me. Paula kept me informed so I never had to worry. At the end of it all I got my divorce and I got full custody of my child.
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27 Dec, 2022 by Pablo
Trusted her and sent her, her affordable retainer
And she missed my court date, her extract words were she forgot, after seeing if she can try not too forget about me. Again she forgot about me and let me down, withheld some of retainer and will not return it.
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18 Aug, 2021 by Alice
Paula was referred to me by a very close friend who work for a lawyer. She recommended Paula bec. She is their go to person for advise and she finds her knowledgeable, reliable, and with good heart. Considering i worked with her for months without ever meeting her in person, I felt that everything my friend said was true. Paula is honest, detailed, and very easy to work with, and made my divorce go smoothly with her expertise…
Thank you Paula.
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16 Dec, 2020 by Estela de orduna
Paula is a great lawyer. It was a pleasure getting to know her. Paula is sincere and honest and very professional. I was opposing counsel in two occasions against Paula and while she was a strong advocate she was also courteous and easy to work with. I highly recommend her
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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.
