I was involved in a CFS case and went through several attorneys before finding the right fit…read more Unfortunately, my earlier experiences left me dissatisfied with the level of communication and overall effort. That changed when I found the Haynes Law Firm. Crista and her team were consistently professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. Communication was excellent they always took the time to answer my questions and and kept me informed every step of the way. This was a long and challenging experience for me, but Crista, and especially her assistant Sandi, made a significant difference. They kept me focused, reassured, and motivated to see the case through to the end. Thanks to their dedication and guidance, I was able to successfully close out my case. I truly appreciate their hard work and would highly recommend Crista and her team to anyone in need of reliable and committed legal representation.

Beginning my review, I wish I had taken the time to research who Ms. Crista Haynes is as an…read moreattorney by reading her views which among them are many dissatisfied clients. If you value the dollar, Do Not hire this attorney. I seldom write reviews, but I feel it's my moral duty to inform others before they experience the same Debacle. I'm also writing this review under the protection of my First Amendment rights, "Freedom of Speech". I've read other reviews for other attorneys who have gone to the extreme of taking legal action against their clients for thier yelp reviews. We came to her for a DVRO that had been filed with no actual proof to enforce it. During our initial consultation I should have recognized the "Red Flags", as she was very clear to let us know that she was in charge! Her first time in court was remote and asked for a continuance, even after we were informed by her office that she was driving and unable to text but that she would be here. She stated that the petitioner had the "Burden of Proof" and that we didn't need to send her any proof we had on our part. The next hearing we were notified late afternoon the day before court that she was sending an "appearance attorney", and expecting us to know what this meant. This other attorney doesn't even work for her law firm. She's an independant attorney currently unemployed. She came to court with just her cell phone. She was not prepared. When the judge asked the petitioner if she had received evidence from the respondent's attorney she said No. If the appearance attorney was prepared she would have told the judge that the petitioner did receieve our declaration and the reason we know this is because the assistant to Crista Haynes told me the petitioner called their office asking for a continuance. When writing to Crista Haynes, upset that she wasn't there to represent us, she had the nerve to tell me she had to pay for this attorney out of her pocket and that we were lucky she didn't charge us. Because she wasn't well prepared, because there was a conflict of personalities, because she didn't want to hear the truth, that she pushed our case to the back burner, she went into court and did not defend our case. She was very unprofessional. She should have told us up front that we should probably retain an attorney that's going to defend us. As soon as Trial ended and the Judge found for the Plaintiff, she goes back to her office and sends us a SOA "Substitution of Attorney" and they have sent us 3 attempts to get us to sign this document so they can close out our case. Instead of signing this document, I sent an email stating how unhappy we were over her unprofessionalism and her lack of effort to win the case. In her mind, it's the respondent's fault. Evidence provided by the petitioner was from June 2023 and prior to a Restraining order! We're in court in August 2025 and no evidence after June 2023 to support the plaintiff's claim. Way to go Crista. I hope my review has done it's job by causing you haste in your decision making process when hiring an attorney. All of these 5 star posts are a little suspect to me of their validity. Read the negative posts and that's closer to reality. They can't all be exaggerating, can they?

Interested in herself Money hungry and does nothing for you, they didn't even know my child's name…read moreand said she cared, what a joke, if you want to throw away your money this is the place

They helped get through a difficult divorce. They made the steps seem accessible and everything was…read moreeasy to understand. They are wonderful communicators and their online system made it easy. Very transparent and straight to the point. Would highly recommend them to anyone in San Bernardino area!!

I hate that I have to give 1 star to be honest. I hired…read morethis attorney for a family law case and had a DVRO trial (which has now already happened). I expected professionalism, clear communication, and actual preparation. That's not what I experienced. During the consultation, Lauren was extremely convincing. She said all the right things and made me feel confident hiring her. Looking back, my experience did not match what was presented to me at all. After I paid the retainer, I was billed an additional $12,150 just 2.5 weeks later. Then, only 2 hours after sending that bill, I received a substitution of attorney request. The timing felt abrupt and honestly concerning. From there, communication quickly broke down. She ultimately moved to withdraw close to trial, leaving me in a stressful position trying to figure things out while my case was still active. Another major issue- she rarely appears at hearings herself. Instead, her associate, Aniko, is sent in her place. This was not something that Lauren does not clearly explain during the consultation process! The communication overall was incredibly poor. On the morning of an ex parte hearing, I received a text from Lauren saying, "Court is looking for you. Are you on your way?".. despite never being clearly told the hearing date or time. When I asked where that information had been provided, I was directed back to the filing itself, which did not list a hearing date. At that point, there was still no meaningful trial preparation or evidence package completed for my case. This entire experience felt disorganized, poorly communicated, and unnecessarily stressful during an already difficult time. I would strongly caution anyone considering hiring this attorney.

I agree with the resent and other negative reviews. This lady is money hungry and doesn't care…read moreabout her clients. She took thousands from me. She charges way more than what her services should be. Mind you, this was just for child custody and didn't do anything with my divorce. She has no empathy whatsoever! She told me to not jump off a bridge after telling her how I felt about my case and requests from the other party. Thank God I found a new attorney. Stay away from this lady.

Service was good and very reasonably priced. Scheduling in home visit was easy. I would recommend…read morethem . Service on my living trust was very good.

Felt ghosted. I may have missed a return call, but after multiple attempts to reconnect I couldn't…read morereach them to kick off the process, and the email provided didn't seem to work when I followed up. Very strange experience.

I recently worked with Serina on my divorce, and I couldn't be more grateful for the support she…read moreprovided. She did an amazing job from start to finish. She was patient, knowledgeable, and always there to walk me through each step of the process so I never felt lost or overwhelmed. On top of that, her pricing was very fair -- she was affordable and never overcharged for every little thing like many others do. If you're looking for someone trustworthy, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping you, I highly recommend Serina.

Serina Lopez is an exceptional paralegal. She is organized, knowledgeable, and consistently goes…read moreabove and beyond to ensure every detail is handled correctly. Her communication is clear and timely, and she made the entire legal process far less stressful. I truly appreciate her professionalism and dedication. Highly recommended. can't say enough good things about Serina. I'm very grateful for all her help.

I had some matters having to do with real estate and a family trust that I put off handling for…read morequite a few years. It was really complicated and I couldn't begin to sort it all out. I know the thought of retaining an attorney seems expensive and scary. It is hard to make the decision to get expert help (unless it is an emergency). It's much easier to put it off and hope things will work themselves out and you won't have to spend the money. This is what I did.....and it only made things worse. Luckily, I asked around and was referred to Jennifer Daniel. I can't say enough good things about the ENTIRE process. At our first appointment, I felt at ease and confident she was going to be able to resolve the issues. Professional and very smart but still friendly, caring and human is the best way I can describe Jennifer. It only took two meetings (initial consult and one with my mother) to get everything taken care of. I always got a quick reply to my questions via email or phone. My mother felt so comfortable that she decided to have a will drawn up. This was my first experience with an attorney and I was pleasantly surprised. I am happy to have found someone I trust for future issues that may arise.

Very professional and efficient. Jennifer Daniels is the consummate perfectionist who gives…read moreattorneys a good name. Highly recommended

I'm a single mom and I went through a really ugly divorce, I first hired a bad lawyer who I spent…read moreover $30k on. I wanted a second opinion so I had Amy take a look at my case and right away she decided to take over and help me. Divorce is such a difficult thing to go through and I can honestly say my life changed for the better once I hired Amy. Communication was amazing, always available through email or phone calls. My ex tried taking everything from me and was almost successful until Amy put a stop to it and helped me keep my assets and my sanity. She actually fought for me and gave me confidence when dealing with anything in my divorce because I knew I had the best lawyer. I can't recommend her enough, she is life changing and if you're going through a difficult time, you want the best representing you.

Amy and her team were excellent, representing our family law case before the San Bernardino court…read more Her years of experience and impeccable ethics and integrity resulted us in a fair judgement. Both Amy and Christiana guided us through the difficult process, and ensured we maintained the focus on our child. They both argued and defended our case with truth and integrity. Their fees were fair, their communication was excellent, and their kindness and support were above and beyond what is expected from attorneys. I highly recommend Amy, Christiana, and their team for family law cases in San Bernardino county.

I cannot recommend Leslie enough. I have been blessed to be guided under her mentorship in my own…read morejourney. Her care and diligence with clients is professional, kind and direct. She is very easy to approach with concerns and goes above and beyond to provide resources for her clients and community. You truly cannot go wrong. If you want professional and reliable please consider a consultation with her! You will not be disappointed!

Please people, do not do business with Trinity Legal services, and Leslie Tovar, she will steal…read moreyour money. I am disabled, and in a fixed income, I was taken advantage of, my paperwork was filled out incorrectly, to the point that she lied and said that I receive medical, when I do not, just so that I can get a fee waiver...How shady is that? I cannot afford to pay $200 for a service that I never received. Stop taking advantage of people, especially the disabled. I am trying to get my money back, but she refuses. This is criminal. Shame on Trinity Legal and Leslie Tovar. P.S I do not know why she keeps calling me Joshua?! I am a woman, my name is Chris, this goes to show, that Leslie does not pay attention. Please stop referring to me as someone named Joshua.