Eric is very nice to advice with my issue, and is honest and kind, really appreciate his helpful…read moreadvice. Thank you Eric

If you are in need of a divorce attorney, stop looking through reviews and call Eric D. Mackey! He…read morejust finalized my case and I cannot say enough good things about him. From the start, he truly made me feel like he was really on my side and supporting me. (I interviewed several other lawyers too). He is very professional and has a good relationship with judges, other attorneys, etc. He is very caring but is a shark when he needs to be a shark. He got my case settled with everything I requested. And as an added bonus, he is very honest! Whereas most attorneys blow through your retainer and fees in days or weeks, he kept careful and very fair accounting of everything and I even got a refund check at the end of his services. 1000% recommended!!!!

I am a father who was falsely accused of a serious felony, jailed, and then had the charges…read morerejected by the DA only for the same allegations to be carried into family court that very day. I was isolated from my child's school, medical records, and even asked to notify a foreign embassy. I lived under extreme isolation, my time stolen, forced into 11 months of supervised visits just 6 hours a week under a TRO. Through all of this, I fought for my child and was left alone by everyone except Simon and Merve. They stood by me when nobody else did. Thank you, Simon. Thank you, Merve. You are the best. I worked with Simon during a very difficult and complex family law case. I have seen many attorneys during my journey and with respect to freedom of speech, I can honestly call most of them clowns. Simon is the only real trial attorney i have seen in my experience. My former attorney was lazy, incompetent, manipulative, and refused to file my counterclaim in a DV hearing. He charged me $35k while gaslighting me, putting fear in me, and ignoring my evidence even though I was the victim and had serious criminal court level evidences in my favor. I told him my child was in danger, but he did not care at all. After I fired him, he even sent my personal notes to opposing counsel. He nearly allowed my child to be kidnapped during trial if I had accepted his manipulation. Simon and Merve were completely different. They saw reality, experienced about how the system works, and fought for me and my child. From the beginning I told them I didn't care about myself everything was about protecting my child. Simon and Merve listened, shared my concerns, and kept me informed every step of the way. He has a heart, and even though the legal system often runs on cold templates, he has lived through enough to show real empathy while still being sharp, strategic, and aggressive when needed. Merve is the sweetest person, and as a parent herself, she gave me emotional support during the most difficult time of my life . or 11 months, I was limited to supervised visits -- just 6 hours a week. It was hell. They helped me endure that period and ultimately secured my freedom and my child's safety. They cleared my name, secured the protection my child and I deserve, and moved the case forward even though the opposing side constantly delayed, lied, and tried to abuse the process. Simon is extremely detailed, naturally strategic, and puts in real effort for his clients. Do not expect him to be cheap, but he is worth it if your life and your children's safety are on the line. Merve Degirmencioglu was also deeply involved. I admire her intelligence, her strategic thinking, and her genuine care for children above all. Together, they are an excellent team. I cannot say enough how much I appreciate Simon and Merve. They gave me back my voice, my dignity, and most importantly, my child's safety.

dont use firm, they will took your money and run, messed up my case, find someone who really care.read more

5 stars!!! I found myself in a terrible legal situation I never thought I would be in and needed a…read moregreat attorney. Steven delivered 100%. So grateful and I highly recommend him. Hire him if you need any legal representation. -Amir

I found Steven through Yelp after speaking with several DUI attorneys, and the reviews here were…read moreone of the main reasons I decided to contact him. After my first conversation with him, I felt confident that I had made the right choice. This was my first DUI and my first serious experience dealing with the legal system in the U.S. As an immigrant, I was especially anxious about the situation and had a lot of questions. From the beginning, Steven was patient, straightforward, and very clear in explaining my case, what I should realistically expect, and each step of the process. He never made unrealistic promises, but he also helped me understand that my situation was manageable and that we had a clear path forward. Throughout the case, whenever I needed clarification, Steven took the time to answer my questions and explain what was happening. In the end, he was able to negotiate a very favorable resolution with the District Attorney, with what I understand to be essentially the minimum penalties applicable to my situation. I was extremely happy with the outcome. I also appreciated that his fee was fair compared with the other attorneys I contacted, and he was understanding about my financial situation and worked with me on a payment arrangement that I could manage. Steven is professional, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely easy to communicate with. Going through a DUI case is stressful, especially when you are unfamiliar with the American legal system, and having an attorney I trusted made a huge difference. I would absolutely recommend Steven K. Bloom to anyone looking for a DUI attorney. Thank you, Steven, for your work and for helping me through a very difficult situation.

At first, I was hesitant to hire Jos, especially after spending $15,000 on a previous attorney who…read moreaccomplished nothing and left us frustrated and discouraged. I had also come across a concerning Yelp review, which made me even more cautious. However, after meeting Jos in person, I immediately knew he was the aggressive and dedicated advocate we needed for my fiancé's difficult custody battle. Within days of retaining him, Jos achieved what we had assumed our former attorney had already done--but hadn't. He was efficient, results-driven, and willing to collaborate with us to help reduce costs, even allowing me to assist with tasks I was capable of handling. Jos is extremely knowledgeable in family law. While he has an accent, he communicates clearly and ensures his points are firmly and effectively made. At every court hearing, my fiancé has been awarded increased custody time with his children--progress we credit to Jos's strategic approach and persistence. Unfortunately, the process has taken longer than expected due to the mother's instability and lack of regard for the children's best interests. Thankfully, the minors' counsel appears to align with Jos's perspective, which has further supported our case. We highly recommend Jos to anyone navigating a high-conflict custody situation. He is exactly the kind of strong, informed, and committed attorney we needed from the start. I only wish we had found him sooner--we might have been done with this case by now.

1 Star -- Serious Concerns About Ethics, Communication, and Transparency…read more This was one of the most concerning professional experiences I've ever had. I retained this firm during a highly sensitive divorce and domestic violence matter. Like many clients in this position, I was relying on them for guidance, protection, and advocacy during a very difficult time. During the intake process, they were extremely confident--stating they regularly handle cases like mine and assuring me they could help. Based on those representations, I paid a retainer of over $4,000. What followed raised serious red flags. I was never provided a meaningful face-to-face meeting despite multiple requests. Communication was limited, and there was little to no substantive legal work performed on my case. After taking my retainer and reviewing my situation, I was abruptly told they could not assist me and they withdrew representation. Even more concerning, I was billed beyond the retainer. The most alarming issue, however, was learning that there were discussions involving my ex-wife during the time I was their client--without my knowledge or clear explanation of what was discussed. As a client, not knowing the nature of those communications raised serious concerns for me regarding confidentiality, transparency, and whose interests were actually being represented. At a minimum, I expected: * Clear communication * Transparency in all interactions related to my case * Alignment and advocacy on my behalf Unfortunately, that was not my experience. The intake process was polished and convincing, but the follow-through did not reflect the level of professionalism or client care that was initially presented. If you are considering legal representation for a serious and personal matter, I would strongly encourage you to ask detailed questions upfront and carefully evaluate whether this firm is the right fit. I wish I had done that, this was the worst law firm I've ever had the misfortune of dealing with.

I was unexpectedly served with an ex parte Domestic Violence Restraining Order and a dissolution of…read moremarriage filing. I strongly denied the allegations of domestic violence, and at the time my spouse was requesting 100% custody of our two children with no visitation for me. It was one of the most difficult and stressful periods of my life. Navid Moshtael helped guide me through the entire process. My spouse was extremely difficult throughout the case, which made an already complicated situation even more challenging. Despite that, Navid was able to navigate the conflict, stay focused on the bigger picture, and continue moving the case toward the outcome we had discussed from the beginning. Navid was very clear about his strategy, what he believed was realistic, and how he planned to approach both the court proceedings and negotiations. When it mattered most, he took control in the courtroom. He was confident, prepared, direct, and strategic. Ultimately, the DV restraining order was dropped, I obtained joint custody, and most importantly, I was able to see my children again. Despite all of the obstacles and difficult negotiations along the way, we ended up exactly where Navid had planned for us to end up. My advice to anyone working with Navid is to trust the process and stick with him through the end. There may be moments when things feel uncertain, especially in a highly contentious case, but Navid had a plan and executed it. He delivered the result he told me he was working toward. I am extremely grateful for what he did for me and my family and would highly recommend him to anyone dealing with a difficult family law or custody matter.

I've been working specifically with Reza Bayat and his team, and my experience so far has been…read moreexcellent. Family law is difficult, emotional, and expensive, and this firm is certainly not inexpensive. But good legal representation is important, and I've found Reza's team to be responsive, organized, and genuinely supportive during some very challenging situations with my ex. When something difficult happens, the team responds quickly. Reza personally calls to make sure I have clear direction on how to proceed, but he also takes the time to make sure I'm doing well. What I especially appreciate about him is his demeanor. He remains calm and factual and has never given me a "pep talk" or tried to sell me unrealistic expectations. He gives me straightforward guidance while still showing genuine warmth and care. I also appreciate the accuracy and transparency of the billing. The team documents the time worked carefully, which is particularly important when legal fees are significant. I have not yet had the opportunity to see this team represent me during a court hearing, so I can't fairly review that aspect of their work yet. My five stars are based on my experience with them so far: their responsiveness, guidance, professionalism, communication, and the support they have provided when circumstances became especially challenging. Reza and his team have made me feel supported not only as a client, but as a single mom navigating some pretty darn "fun" times... the Six Flags roller-coaster kind of fun. So far, I truly couldn't have asked for a better team.

Our firm retained Mike Fell as our victim's advocate in a felony court case…read more We could not have made a better decision! He protected us from undue record demands, false allegations and privacy concerns. Strategies commonly used by the defense to lessen their client's guilt. Thankfully, with Mike's guidance, we achieved a criminal felony conviction and restitution. Mr. Michael Fell gets our strongest recommendation and respect.

I can't say enough good things about attorney Geller. He has helped me through a really difficult…read moreand stressful situation, and thanks to his excellent representation and his strategic approach, we prevailed! He went above and beyond for me, taking extra steps even after the hearing that he didn't have to do! That kind of dedication is rare and I feel very very fortunate! I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney who genuinely cares about their clients!

We retained Wail Sarieh to help us out with what had been a contentious, incredibly confusing, and…read moreemotionally draining two-year long divorce process for my elderly father. Our situation was unique in that our father and his wife both suffered from dementia and were not active participants in the process. We had been working with another attorney for almost two years but there had not been any movement in our father's case for a long period of time. Negotiations had stalled because there was a lack of communication from the other side, and both sides were struggling to divide properties and assets accumulated during and before their marriage. We needed to find an attorney that could pick up the pieces and get the ball moving in this divorce case so our father could enjoy his remaining years. We found that and more in Wail and his staff. Wail was invaluable in helping us get to a very fair settlement in very little time. Wail is incredibly intelligent, professional, driven, and tough when the situation calls for it. He is well-versed in the law and familiar with the judges, attorneys, and courts in the Southern CA area. You cannot help but think you are in good hands with Wail as he exudes confidence, and this allowed us to relax a little for the first time in months. During our first meeting with Wail, he was able to tell us things about our case and showed us invaluable documents that our other attorney had not presented in the two previous years. I wish we would have started working with Wail from day one as we would have saved a lot of time, money, and frustration. Also, I do not think you could find a better advocate for your cause then Wail. He is truly that good. I cannot recommend Wail Sarieh and his staff enough.

I went to go speak with Sarieh about a year ago about getting a divorce and the interaction with…read morehim still bothers me to this day just came off super egotistical and rude implied that he was out of my budget without knowing my financial situation clearly looking to over charge wrong presentation to himself and his firm but hey thanks you did me a favor by showing your true colors right away I'll give you that and also your not out of my price bracket Not recommended go find a honest firm

I hired Andre Ausseresses' law office about a year and a half ago. I had him on retainer for quite…read moresome time for a case where my son was taken from me after me and my ex broke up. My son who is very bonded with me. He's very confident and represents aggressively in the court room. I had to end my retainer with him only because money got very tight. But he seems to take his job as an attorney seriously, unlike some attorneys out there that are simply going through the motions and are not as passionate in court. He has an intellectual and confident personality when he's live in court which I like about him. One thing that I will always be grateful for is that he was able to fight for me in court on one of the hearings and thanks to him and his pleading to the judge, I was granted Presumed Father status for my son who is not biologically mine. Which was a HUGE stepping stone in this custody battle.

Very bad attorney. Milked me for 20k didn't do anything for my case would not recommend. Stay awayread more