My husband and I are so glad we set up our trust with Sara. She made the process very easy to…read moreunderstand and charged a fair price. We recommend her to anyone looking for estate planning services.

After reviewing several possible law firms, I contacted Sara to update my family trust. Sara was…read moreoutstanding, professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and her fees were very reasonable. Sara made the entire estate planning process very easy and painless, and she and her office staff were friendly and very easy to work with.

I can't say enough good things about Annette Hall Neville and her legal team. She was a tremendous…read moresource of guidance and strength through a very difficult legal process and custody battle. Annette was always informative and took the time to educate me about every step of the process so I could truly understand what was happening in an often confusing and invalidating legal system. I honestly can't imagine having navigated everything I went through without her support. She's knowledgeable, compassionate, and incredibly dedicated to her clients. The fact that she has offices in both Los Angeles and San Diego was also a huge benefit for me since I live between counties. I highly, highly recommend her and her team to anyone who needs a strong, supportive attorney who truly cares.

I want to thank you again for your support through my divorce journey. Not only did you do an…read moreoutstanding job on the legal and financial side, you showed up in a way that was emotionally and psychologically supportive for me in one of the most challenging and strange times in my life. I'll never forget that.

Based on good internet reviews, I wanted to hire Samin to help me with my divorce, but she wasn't…read moretaking new clients. So I worked with her colleague, Elizabeth. Elizabeth provided great service and information in a timely, professional manner. At some point, she announced she was leaving the practice, for reasons I don't know. So I was transferred to Samin. Samin and I met over zoom a few times. She was friendly, informative and helpful. Then we decided that mediation wasn't working and I needed to take my husband to divorce trial. So I hired her to represent me instead of on a consultation basis. That's when things started going wrong. Over the next few months, it became harder to get in touch with her. Email responses would take 3-4 business days. Her paralegal was helping me put together forms to file (FL-150) but edits back and forth would take days to come back for my review, wheras I made sure I always returned my part within 1 business day to them. It took 2 1/2 months for her firm to complete the form and file it!!! All the while I was losing out on having the form filed for the purpose of retro spousal support. More than once when they returned the forms for my review there were errors, some glaring, which required more time on my part, more emails back and forth and -yup- more time billed to me. So one day I called the office to express my anger and frustration at the process and asked for a call back so we could talk live instead of email. I never got a call back!! Four business days later I got a stern email. Never was there an explanation or apology for why I couldn't get them to speed up or attend to my case. At one point, Samin told me it was my fault for changing my mind (for 24 hours) and telling her that I thought I might try mediation again instead of court, but then told her never mind and to proceed. Divorce is messy-it is normal to have doubts and 2nd thoughts. Instead of telling me that it's MY fault that the process is taking so long, maybe guide me through the pros and cons of each option and have a little sympathy. Plus, that mixed message only accounted for 2 business days. Not the 2 1/2 months that it took to get that form finished. After feeling ignored, underserved, overwhelmed and uncared for, I finally pulled the trigger and let Samin go. I hired Honorable Legal Services-DeAnn Salcido, who has been phenomenal. Attentive at every step, incredibly informative, educational. She gives me notes, articles with highlights an annotations for me to read. She explains my options clearly. She responds in 1-2 days every time. We've done multiple zoom calls. And her office has a marvelous online system that organizes my files, forms, correspondence and upcoming dates in a way that is clear to both of us. AND she costs LESS than Samin! If I had had DeAnn from the start instead of Elizabeth and Samin, this process would have gone a LOT smoother and faster.

Going through a divorce is one of the most painful and overwhelming experiences a person can face,…read moreand mine was especially high-conflict. I honestly don't know how I would have gotten through it without Samin Beringer by my side. From the very beginning, Samin made me feel heard, supported, and protected. Her communication was clear and compassionate, and her professionalism gave me a sense of stability when everything else felt uncertain. She told me the truth, even when it was hard to hear, and helped me face each step with realistic expectations. I always knew she was fighting for me and that meant everything. Samin didn't just represent me, she stood with me. I will forever be grateful for her strength, wisdom, and unwavering support. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone going through a divorce. She made one of the hardest chapters of my life a little easier to bear.

I hired Erica Bloom to represent me in a custody matter, and unfortunately my experience was…read moreextremely disappointing. While some of the written paperwork she prepared was acceptable, I did not feel effectively represented in the courtroom. During hearings, there were multiple times when the judge asked questions and she redirected them to me rather than advocating or responding on my behalf. As a client who hired legal representation, I expected my attorney to speak and advocate for my position in court. Communication throughout the case was also frustrating. There were several instances where my emails went unanswered, leaving me unsure about strategy and next steps in my case. At the same time, I was billed for nearly every email or minor interaction, which made communication feel both difficult and expensive. This case involved custody and one of the most stressful periods of my life, as I was fighting for my children and their well-being. During such a critical and emotional time, I expected my attorney to take the matter seriously and provide strong guidance and advocacy. Unfortunately, I often felt that the seriousness of the situation was not reflected in the level of representation I received. Considering the cost of representation--approximately $400 per hour and around $20,000 in total fees--I expected a significantly higher level of advocacy and professionalism. During the last court hearing, she did not appear in person, despite my clear preference to attend a custody hearing in person rather than online. This added to my overall concern about the level of representation and commitment to my case. Overall, I did not feel that the level of representation matched the cost of the services. Legal representation is supposed to provide guidance, advocacy, and support during stressful situations, and unfortunately that was not my experience here. I ultimately felt that I was advocating for myself more than my attorney was advocating for me. For anyone seeking legal representation in a custody case, I would strongly encourage taking the time to find an attorney who is highly communicative, proactive, and fully prepared to advocate on your behalf in court. Based on my experience, I would not recommend her services.

I normally don't write Yelp reviews, but after reading Karen B.'s review of Erica Bloom, I felt…read morecompelled to share my perspective. I am actually the ex-husband Karen referred to in her review, and I want to set the record straight. I hired Erica to represent me in a very difficult family matter, and she did an outstanding job. In fact, thanks to her skill and dedication, we won the case outright. Erica guided me through a complex and emotional process, explained everything clearly, and was a powerful advocate on my behalf. I noticed that Karen's review included a lot of legal jargon -- that is likely because she is an attorney herself. However, from my personal experience, Erica is the professional you want by your side if you are facing a challenging divorce or custody dispute. She is compassionate, thorough, and fights hard for her clients. I highly recommend Erica to anyone who needs an attorney who will protect their rights and help them navigate a difficult situation.

Cathy Hersh is a highly intelligent, caring, compassionate and knowledgeable attorney and person…read more I have used her services in the past with a BK and a Civil case and am completely satisfied with her work and reasonable fees. She was always available to answer my calls and easy to communicate with.

Trust, Experience, and Know How. If you are going through a…read moredivorce, Look no further. I have been working in LAW (unrelated field from divorce) and had to go through my own divorce. I thought I could handle this but not a chance. The California divorce court system is a peculiar and unbelievably frustrating system. On top of that I was up against a very dishonest and brutally dirty lawyer. I hired one of the top firms in San Diego and lost thousands and thousands of dollars. And got nothing out of it. Then moved on to a few mid level lawyers who drained me of even more money. Again not a single bit of success. 3 years later!!!! (YES- they will drag you down for years of stress and financial ruin) Then by a miracle I met Cathy- right from the start she quickly got up to speed and devised a plan of action. She filed paperwork, and got me divorced in a matter of months.. The other side wanted my blood. Cathy gave them an olive branch. I cannot stress enough- All the other Lawyers wanted my money for nothing. Cathy delivered results!!!! She also will keep you informed and comfortable throughout the entire process. Even though nobody wins in a divorce, You cannot lose with Cathy!!!!

We had an amazing experience with Opelon putting together all our Trust documents. Owen took the…read moretime to listen to our needs and concerns, offered advice in many areas and was very professional, detailed oriented, guided us through our the entire process and was wonderful to work with. Satori his paralegal is a diamond, she was lightening fast in responding to any questions, changes and was super detailed oriented too. We would recommend Owen, Satori and the entire Opelon team for all estate and probate needs, and will definitely work with them again with no hesitation. Thank you Owen and Satori!

We recently completed our family's estate planning with Opelon LLP, and we couldn't have asked for…read morea better experience. From the first call, Satori (their office manager) made everything so smooth. Scheduling was easy, communication was fast and organized, and she walked us through what to expect so we never felt lost in the process. Our attorney, Owen, was absolutely fantastic. He took the time to really listen to our goals for our family, explained every option in clear language, and made sure we felt confident in each decision. Estate planning can feel intimidating, but Owen made it approachable, thoughtful, and stress free. We now have a plan that protects our children and gives us peace of mind and it's all thanks to this team. Highly recommend!

Vanessa was able to step in quickly and assertively when my ex tried to suddenly move my 2 kids out…read moreof state without my consent. Even though we had little time to act, she came to our rescue and was able to not only keep my kids here, but increase my parental time with them. She even got me consideration for extra expenses I had blindly been paying thru the years. Truth be told, I had gotten into the habit of just caving in to whatever my ex wanted, but Vanessa helped me see that my approach was not only bad for me, it was bad for my kids. This is the 1st time since my divorce I feel like I have an true ally and a fair custody arrangement. My kids and I can't thank her enough.

My experience with Vanessa was excellent. She is professional, efficient, and very personable…read more Without her help I know that I would not have had the successful outcomes that I had with my case both in and out of court. I highly recommend McKinnon Law Firm and I'm so grateful. Paul

We spoke with Jonathan Johnson at Gubler Winn, and I can't tell you how refreshing it was to work…read morewith someone as knowledgeable, genuine, and approachable as Jonathan. He provided invaluable guidance on trust administration, helping us navigate in-kind distributions to beneficiaries, and also assisted us in preparing our own estate planning documents, including our Advance Health Care Directive (AHCD), Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA), HIPAA Authorization, pour-over wills, and joint revocable living trust. The quality of guidance we received was exceptional. Jonathan took the time to answer every question thoroughly and made what could have been an overwhelming process straightforward and easy to understand. We highly recommend Jonathan @ Gubler Winn.

My wife and I had our family trust updated by Sarah in 2024. If you are looking for an excellent…read moreattorney to create a trust, or update an existing older trust, look no further than Sarah. She is exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, professional, responsive, and her rates are very fair. We are extremely happy with her services. You are getting what you pay for when investing in trust and estate services - don't skimp on something as important as this.