I'm updating my original 5-star review with another 5-star review. Leslie and Jimmy went above and…read morebeyond the call of duty when they took my divorce case last minute DURING THE HOLIDAYS at the end of 2018. They speedily (less than 7 days start to finish) ushered us through a complicated process and made it clear and as easy as things like this can be. My ex and I felt supported every step of the way. Recently, my ex died. I needed a copy of the divorce papers amid COVID-19 conditions and Leslie offered to take care of that for me only charging me the court cost. This act of kindness and goodwill shows that Amicable Divorce Services is truly a class act. FOR SOME REASON MY ORIGINAL REVIEW DOES NOT SHOW. HERE IT IS: What to do when tax laws change and you need to get paperwork in to the court ASAP and a series of miscommunications leaves you very few days to do that AND needing an entirely new team? Leslie and Jimmy and the rest of the team jumped in feet first ready, willing, and able to make it happen! True, we needed to do our part and get a large amount of paperwork done in a short amount of time...but Leslie and her team made everything incredibly organized and clear and were open and available for questions. They turned on a dime and were able to prioritize our case so that we were able to do years worth of work in just a few days. On top of all that, they made us feel good. We went in expecting just to do the bare minimum, but ended up lovingly and easily addressing every issue! With Leslie's guidance. we both felt great about the process and the end result.

BEWARE. The incompetency of Leslie and her team is truly mind-blowing. My ex and I hired Leslie to…read morehandle our mediation, and it is my belief that she personally worked to derail the case. She canceled our first mediation 5 minutes after it was set to start. She would continually send invoices at strange, seemingly calculated times. The mediation fell apart and my ex and I are STILL in litigation. Leslie is unprofessional and seemed to play both sides of the case, not work to resolve it "amicably". I wish I could give zero or negative stars. DO NOT work with this mediator; there are plenty out there who actually understand what is required to finalize a case.

From the very first consultation to the final resolution, working with Chiao&Wu was an absolute…read moregame-changer. Professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable, their team made a stressful situation so much more manageable. Ching Chiao, Esq. was everything you'd hope for in a lawyer--sharp, strategic, and genuinely invested in helping me navigate my case. They took the time to explain every detail, answered all my questions (even the ones I didn't know I had), and always made me feel like a priority. The level of care and attention I received was exceptional. I never felt like "just another client." Their communication was prompt, their strategy was smart, and the outcome was way better than I expected. Honest, effective, and downright impressive. I'm incredibly grateful I found them!

I initially had a positive impression of this firm. My consultation with Mr. Chiao went well. He…read moreclearly explained my legal options, came across as warm and earnest, and made me feel comfortable retaining the firm. Unfortunately, once my case began, serious organizational and communication issues emerged. Although the complaint itself was well written, it was filed with the wrong court and contained an incorrect address. I was never informed of this mistake and had to discover it on my own. Correcting the issue required a change of venue, which cost me significant time and money for an error that was not mine. Communication throughout the case was inconsistent. At times, staff were responsive and reassuring; at other times, follow-up emails went unanswered and seemed to fall through the cracks. When I informed the firm that the opposing party was making threatening communications, my concerns did not appear to be taken seriously. After deciding to retain new counsel, I was surprised by how aggressively this firm interacted with my new attorney during the transition. Even more concerning, when my case files were transferred, I was mistakenly sent documents belonging to a different client. This raised serious concerns about their internal controls and confidentiality practices. I was also charged approximately $600 for work the firm claimed had been completed but which was never included in the file transfer. When I requested a refund, I was told the work had been done and that I would need to absorb the cost, despite having to pay my new attorney to redo it. Overall, this firm's lack of organization and efficiency ended up costing me more time, money, and stress than necessary. Based on my experience, I would strongly recommend shopping around for other firms, even if they are located outside the Pasadena area.

Miss Patron is the best ! professional, as for the service ?…read more5 stars . She answered all my questions and provided guidance . She cannot by Law provide legal advice . But she knows her stuff! Five stars !

I had a very positive experience working with Moryah on my domestic partnership termination. She…read morewas professional, responsive, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. This was not an easy situation for me personally. Moryah made a stressful situation much easier to navigate. I especially appreciated her clear communication and timely updates from start to finish. Thank you again for your support and guidance.

I had a great experience with this Legal Documents office…read more (Living Trust ). Staff was very Professinal &knowedgeable.Very helpful throughout the entire proccess. They took the time to explain legal terms in plain english ,making everthing easy to undersatnd. Work was completed accurateley and in a timley manner.As somone in the medical field ,I was especially impressed with the Medical Advance Directive Document. Price fair & reasonable. Thank you Nancy & Secretarial staff.....

If you're trying to set up a trust with We the People in Pasadena, DON'T! Go to a different branch…read more My parents were assigned to Afaf. Due to unforseen circumstances she left. Therefore, my parents trust paperwork was transferred to Nancy, I believe. Upon that transfer of "hands" there were errors that I found in the trust. My parents had to go back many many many times to get the trust updated before it was finally finalized. I looked over the trust probably 4-5 times, and every time there were errors. If We the People, specifically in Pasadena, is getting paid for a service from customers, then the job should be done correctly and accurately the first time. I shouldn't have to catch inconsistencies when it's their job to do so. If it takes 5 revisions from me and I catch the same inconsistencies, then that's not an error on my part. It's an error on their part for lack of professionalism.

If you need help navigating a divorce or child custody matter, look no further than Ms. K…read more Schwenke, LDA, PC. 5 stars without hesitation! She was exceptional in reviving my case from 2022 and guiding it from start(Jul'26) to finish(Sep'26), all the way until the final judgment was executed. She is remarkably fast, highly proactive, and brings rigorous precision to every detail, all while maintaining a warm, supportive, and professional demeanor. During a complex and stressful situation, she brought the exact relief, clarity, and results I needed most. Outstanding work--she is a genuine gem in her field! - R. Sanchez

I highly recommend Kat! She was professional, patient, and efficient. She was able to get my case…read morestarted, deceleration completed, and filed all within just a few days. The prices were also affordable and honestly Kat was able to articulate my deceleration better than my opposing lawyer. The judge criticized opposing counsels deceleration while my deceleration was so well-written, the judge was essentially my lawyer; I didn't even have to speak. Thank you for your help and my daughter is now able to play her sports full-time!

Greg is an exceptionally gifted and compassionate professional who helped me navigate choppy waters…read morein the darkest period of my life. Not only was he patient, he treated me with dignity and never made me feel like I was alone in my fight. You need Greg on your side. He truly cares for his clients, and the results show. No overbilling here as he is conscious of circumstances. I can't imagine what life would be like if I didn't have Greg in my corner.

I have no choice but to leave this review, because I know for sure that theres no way that I'm…read moreGregs favorite client. Gregs level of patience is unmatched. I've been working with Greg for over a year and im sure there are times where he's thought about dropping me, but I'm extremely grateful to have met someone who refuses to give up on me. I haven't told greg this but on top of my current life challenges, i also struggle with an unhealthy level of anxiety in addition to some other cognitive challenges that i can do nothing about. I don't like to talk about them because it makes me feel weak so i just try to power through them. But I don't always do the best job of powering through them. I get stuck and have to dig my way out of these mental downward spirals and its hard. Because I can't help it, it's nice to work with someone who gives cares well beyond the money. Georges commitment is what's most important to me and i'm glad that i have someone who isn't treating me like im just another transaction.

I had an exceptional experience working with Stephen Chen on my judgment amendment case. His timely…read moreresponses, practical advice, and prompt actions were instrumental in successfully completing the amendment process. Throughout the case, he demonstrated a high level of professionalism, knowledge, and commitment. What impressed me most was his dedication and responsiveness. Having worked with many lawyers across different fields, I can confidently say that Stephen's level of client service and attention to detail is truly outstanding. He consistently kept me informed, addressed my concerns promptly, and took proactive steps to move the case forward. I highly value his expertise and would not hesitate to seek his assistance again in the future. In fact, he will be the first lawyer I think of whenever I have a legal matter within his area of practice. I am grateful for his support and excellent work, and I wish him continued success and all the best in his career.

Stephen Chen is an excellent lawyer. I agree with all the good things written about him in these…read morereviews. He's everything you'd want in a lawyer. I found him to be very knowledgeable, available, thorough, easy to talk with, and respectful. As for the people who left bad reviews because they didn't get a response from back from him when they inquired: I don't think that's very fair. They should have checked his website for important, current information on his availability first before judging him. When I first looked for lawyers on Yelp, I saw the good reviews on him, and I went to his website. I appreciated that at that time on his website it stated clearly that he was full with current cases, and not accepting new ones. This means he's busy because he is excellent, not that he's too snobby to take your case or looking to make as much money as he can. If I had just looked up his phone number texted/called him at that time, I might not have been called back either. Instead I checked back every few weeks until I saw that his availability was open (the "not accepting new clients" notice was gone) and I promptly contacted him and became a happy client. If you are on the fence, check his website and contact him to see if he is available: you won't regret it.

Kelly and her staff did a masterful job handling my divorce. I searched the internet for an…read moreattorney as soon as I was served the papers and decided on Kelly's group after viewing her webpage. It was very impressive and had a fair amount of useful information delivered with compassion and warmth. I felt that I would be taken care of and they proved me right. Everyone was prompt, attentive and professional. It was comforting to know that they were all looking out for my best interest and did they deliver! I am totally satisfied with how things turned out and I would highly recommend Kelly's services.

I interviewed a handful of lawyers before meeting Kelly. She was a godsend! Before I met her, I…read morevisited her website and was impressed by her expertise in her field and specific stance on the sanctity of family even in the sad reality of severe marriages. She provided valuable insight as a consulting lawyer in my legal separation that involved custody of my then 1 year old daughter. She valued my priorities & provided reasonable, well-informed advice. She was a sounding board throughout my meditation process, which gave me peace when I signed the final papers. A light of truth and hope in the dark world of divorce law.

This law firm is highly reliable and has extensive professional experience. The attorneys are…read moreefficient, detail-oriented, and committed to providing accurate, high-quality legal services. They genuinely care about protecting their clients' interests and work diligently to achieve the best possible outcome. I highly recommend this firm to anyone seeking knowledgeable, trustworthy, and results-driven legal representation.

I had an excellent experience with this law firm from start to finish. The team was professional,…read moreknowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my situation. They took the time to clearly explain every step of the process, answered all my questions, and made sure I felt confident moving forward.

I can't say enough good things about Rocky and his team. Rocky was very professional,…read morecompassionate, and incredibly supportive during a very stressful time. He made everything easy to understand and helped ease my anxiety throughout the divorce process. A special thanks to Kristina as well. She was always so kind and pleasant to speak with. That really made a difference. I'm very grateful for their help and would highly recommend them!

I hired Rocky to help me with my divorce and let me tell you it felt like I already knew him for a…read morelong time? Very patient, really listens and is very straight forward. If you are looking for an attorney he is the man! Thank you Rocky and your team for being on top of my case and responding to my questions on a timely manner.