Atty has been nothing but attentive, informative, and kind. She helped me out with my situation and…read moreoffered to accept partial payment. I am nothing but grateful at the moment.

My first review was posted on July 5th. It was not positive but it was honest and it was my…read moreopinion. Mr. Underwood phoned me the following business day and he was quite unhappy. Full disclosure - I was not in the court room as I reside 1,800 miles from Bakersfield. But I personally selected Underwood Law as our representation based on a lengthy and very positive conversation I initially had with Mr. Underwood. Full details were disclosed and his response was extremely optimistic. We moved forward at the tune of $6,000. The optimism remained steadfast throughout all preparatory conversations with the paralegal making it known that she had never lost a case. On the day of our hearing Mr. Underwood suddenly stated to family that was in attendance that we could easily lose this case. We've no idea what caused this turnaround. Perhaps learning who the sitting judge was, perhaps having read the defendant's statement (we've yet to see this), we do not know. The case was lost in a matter of minutes. Back to Mr. Underwood's call regarding my review - we talked. He felt that I had been misinformed and he said he was going to put together a cover letter outlining the sequence of events, a copy of the petition that was filed on our behalf and finally a copy of the defendant's written response. He asked for a couple of days. In all fairness to Underwood Law, I removed my review pending his side of the story. Ten days later, having heard nothing, I inquired as to the disposition of said documentation. I was told that Ms. Medina was going to prepare the file and mail it out. That was 13 days ago and still crickets. It's a puzzling operation they run. Again - just my experience and my opinion. Dissatisfaction with the service of Underwood Law seems even more reasonable at this point.

Unprofessional, Unresponsive, and Unethical - Avoid at All Costs…read more​If you are looking for a law firm that prioritizes media appearances over client representation, look no further. My experience with this firm was nothing short of a disaster. ​The level of negligence regarding communication is staggering. I made multiple attempts to reach my legal team, only to be met with total silence or inexcusable delays. It is clear that their time is spent chasing "fame" through interviews regarding past high-profile losses rather than focusing on the active cases of the people currently paying their bills. ​Most alarmingly, this firm demonstrated a complete disregard for attorney-client ethics by entertaining deals with the judge and prosecution without consulting me first. A law firm that makes life-altering decisions behind a client's back is a firm that cannot be trusted. ​With 100% certainty, I would never hire this firm again. In my honest opinion, you would receive more competent, dedicated, and ethical representation from a public defender. Do not waste your money on this "worthless" practice; they are far more interested in their own PR and your money rather than your legal rights.

My grandsons mother retained Jessie Whitten to handle some issues for my grandson. Jesse was often…read morelate to court and not prepared. After several months we retained a different attorney to handle our grandson's case. Even though it cost more money it was well worth it, a different attorney was able to resolve the issues in a few weeks.

I cannot begin to express the gratitude for this man! My daughter got herself in a tough situation…read moreand where I assumed Middlebrook would obtain a lesser repercussion he went ahead and got the case dismissed! DISMISSED! Truly amazing work! He was able to get the case handled with little help from us and we had tremendous results! The man is a miracle worker! He's brilliant and friendly! I would recommend him and his firm to everyone! Hopefully you won't need his services, but should the situation arise; Middlebrook & Associates is the law firm you need!

Great experience. They took care of everything and kept me informed along the way second DUI was…read morean uphill battle but they came through with an acceptable deal.

I am incredibly grateful to Attorney Paul Harman. After the court found me "guilty" of a speeding…read moreticket, he got the charge completely dismissed, saving me the fine, points on my license, and an insurance hike. From our first consultation, he was professional, knowledgeable, and clear about his strategy. His expertise in traffic court gave me immediate confidence. His customer service is also excellent--transparent fees, a helpful staff, and he was always accessible. I cannot recommend Attorney Harman highly enough. For an expert in traffic law who fights diligently for the best outcome, he is the one to hire. My experience was flawless.

Found this place after someone I know got a ticket in the Los Banos area and so glad we went with…read morethem because it was such a stress-free process. It was the first time I helped out with hiring a traffic lawyer so I can't really comment on the pricing. But considering that the fine costs way more, I think their pricing is fair for peace of mind since a court appearance was required and we lived 200+ miles away. All communication was through email or phone and they provided lots of updates when they showed up to court. Though we didn't get the results we wanted, they still were able to give the best possible outcome without having anything show up on the record. That was the ultimate goal anyway. Only reason why we didn't give a 5 star was because we thought communication through email could be a little better. Every time we sent an email, we would get little to no response unless we called to follow up. Other than that, I still highly recommend them especially if you get a ticket in the Los Banos/Merced area!

I just want to say that mr Rice his team are amazing down to the point and really try their best…read moreto get in your shoes so they can plan the best way of helping you i highly recommend them just an amazing team

Unprofessional staff Poor quality service…read moreThousands of dollars spent for no good return. Brianna B's review using her previous experience wither first lawyer reads like my experience with Garret Rice Cut your losses and run from Divorce by Design.. RLM

I highly recommend Attorney Faulkner! I am very please with his work. I was facing a really tough…read morecriminal case and was feeling completely defeated. He was professional and worked hard to get me the best possible result. Thanks to him, I can put this behind me and move on with my life. If you need a great defense attorney, he's the one to call.

David is a great lawyer and a wonderful man! He always gets back to you right away, and he's always…read morepolite, professional, and reassuring, and honest. He's someone you can rely on! 100% recommended! And his staff is just as kind, courteous, and on the ball as he is!

Hands down a great attorney who specializes in criminal cases but has been helpful to me on other…read moretypes of cases. He is intelligent with a good sense of humor. He is a man of faith but does not push it on his clients or friends but is not above asking if you would like to pray before beginning a meeting. If not then he moves on. He is respected by colleagues and opposing attorneys alike. It is obvious that judges on the bench respect him as well which goes to prove that he is honest and has a high moral standard. He wins verdicts but also makes good deals for his clients when they do not want to go to trial. The deals he negotiates are fair and accurate for the filed charges. I think his greatest quality second only to his knowledge of the law down to minor details is that he is a humble man which seems to be a rarity among many who are in this profession.

Great people, Bill will stand by you when the going gets tough. I keep his number in my phone..lolread more

I'd like to extend a huge thank you to Kyle Humphrey at Humphrey & Thompson for assisting me with…read morean unexpected case. He was incredibly thorough and took the time to explain every step of the process, especially since this was my first and only experience with the legal system. I don't intend to find myself in any more trouble! I'm also grateful for his help in sealing the case, ensuring it stays off public record. Thanks again to you and your staff!

I was watching him in action and he was amazing! I am thankful he represented my friend. He was…read moreloyal and informative. Very professional and intelligent. He was funny too. Had great strategies and wording. We won our case!

PLEASE CONSIDER OTHER ATTORNEYS BEFORE HIRING. I hired…read moreattorney Robert Birchfield (AKA 'Bob' at The Ticket Warrior) in January to handle a citation, but I was extremely disappointed with the lack of professionalism and communication. I repeatedly asked for updates over several months with the understanding that my court date would be extended at the beginning of April. With zero updates received, I called the courthouse at 8:00 AM on the day of my deadline (today April 7th), only to find out that nothing had been filed on my behalf. I had to handle my own extension to avoid a failure to appear/warrant. Only after I contacted Bob this morning he attempted a last-minute email to the court at 8:31 AM. He claimed he had already made an arrangement, but when I called the court back, they confirmed he had just sent the email and it was still pending. This caused me unnecessary stress and forced me to do the work I specifically hired him for. While he did refund my money after I advised him of California Rule of Professional Conduct 1.4 (Duty to keep client informed), I would not recommend this firm if you are looking for peace of mind or proactive representation. Photos provided below.

I needed to really fight this ticket heading back home from Chico CA…read more MY ticket was for over 100 , I'm so glad I fought this and used Mr Joe as my attorney, all was dismissed and I could not be happier or luckier! You guys are absolutely incredible! Thank you so very much ! April/ 2023