My landlord began buyout negotiations with my roommate and I. Prior to this, I had little to no…read moreknowledge of the buyout process, tenant rights, and how to navigate all of the above. I found Andrew by way of Google and left a brief voicemail explaining my circumstances. Andrew responded, and we set up a time to talk through my options. In that call, he was incredibly knowledgeable about the buyout process, what to expect, how to think through my options, how he would represent us, and was responsive to my questions. Ultimately, the entire buyout process consisted of just 2-3 phone calls and back-and-forth emails with Andrew over the course of a few weeks. Once we decided to move forward with Andrew representing us, he took over the communications with our landlord. All that was needed from my roommate and I were decisions around how to respond to our landlord's offers, which made the process much less stressful. In the end, we did not reach an agreement with our landlord, which was our ideal outcome given the offers we were getting. This also means that all of Andrew's time spent advising us was complimentary, and never at any point did I feel Andrew was pushing us to agree to anything, so I am writing this review with the hope that it serves at least some sort of return. That all said, this is a long way of saying thank you. Andrew was a rockstar and I hope my (and many others') reviews are a testament to his value. Appreciate it!

Andrew is extremely knowledgeable (in fact wrote the book on) California Tenancy Law. He spoke to…read moreme for over an hour on two occasions to evaluate our complex matter involving substandard conditions, landlord harassment, unlawful eviction. He did not charge a penny and although we did not end up requiring his services, are grateful for the straightforward and helpful guidance that he provided. He is clearly not only a successful and experienced attorney, but also an advocate in every sense for tenant rights. I wouldn't hesitate to engage him in the future and highly recommend anyone needing help with their tenancy matters to consider his services.

Cary is an exceptional lawyer. I am so grateful to have found him during an incredibly challenging…read moreand confusing time in family court. He did an excellent job of providing all of the information and guidance I needed to make the right choices in my case. I was genuinely amazed by his work ethic and commitment to my case. During the past few years of being repeatedly forced back into court, I have had the chance to observe other lawyers in family court and seen a wide range of competence and skill level and can confidently say that his level of knowledge, professionalism, and ethics are uncommon. I would highly recommend him to anyone without hesitation.

I made an inquiry through their online form on Friday, 5/16/2025 and never received a follow up to…read moremy inquiry. I am not sure who in his office reviews those online inquiries but this review is based solely on their lack of a response. If they could not help, then they should have emailed me back to let me know instead of not responding. I left all my contact information on that form as well.

I contacted Melissa and received an appointment for the next day. Melissa answered all of my…read morequestions and i felt assured everything was handled. She was very professional and I feel very content with my situation after speaking with Melissa and I highly recommend her service.

This review is long overdue!…read more After working with an attorney that would not help with my high conflict custody case, I found Melissa back in 2020 and after a brief exchange and hearing her input I hired her immediately. Her and her team did an amazing job on keeping me updated throughout the process. High Conflict custody cases are very difficult to deal with as is, with Melissa's guidance throughout the past 4 years has helped with the transition. The process was long due to the other party making it difficult to get shared custody. I trusted the steps needed and in the long run I was able to achieve what was in the best interest for my children. Her and her office responded in a timely manner and answered all of my question. Custody cases are difficult as it, I thank Melissa and her office for making my experience a positive one that in the long run benefitted my children. I would highly recommend them to friends and family!

I'm genuinely grateful for Lisa's support throughout my divorce. From day one, she made me feel…read morelike a teammate, not just a client. She was transparent, responsive, and always had my back. We were able to settle everything well before the six-month mark, and I never felt alone in the process. I highly recommend her if you want both professionalism and compassion. Thank you, Lisa and Van Voorhis & Sosna team.

Van Voorhis & Sosna is a great firm! They take great care of their clients and provide top notch…read morelegal advice. Whenever there is a case that our firm is unable to take on, they are one of the first firms we think of because we trust they will work with those clients to achieve their desired outcomes and provide the necessary support as they are going through a very challenging process.

Traci and her team are amazing. She is a fierce advocate for the under dog, as she has faced her…read moreown experiences than have motivated her to help others. There is no one else I would trust more than Traci and her team. Her firm truly cares about your wellbeing and success, not just the dollar signs. I am highly impressed with not only Traci's education, experience, and professionalism, but the extra time and care she puts into each case.

I can't thank Traci Hinden enough for everything she did for me. After my injury, I truly felt like…read moremy life was over. I was overwhelmed, in pain, and unsure of what the future would hold. But from the moment I met her, she gave me hope. Her dedication, compassion, and professionalism were evident every step of the way. She took the time to explain the entire legal process in a way I could understand and was always available to answer my questions and concerns. She fought hard for me, never gave up, and in the end, helped me win my case. Because of her hard work, I feel like I've been given a second chance at life. I'll always be grateful for her support and strength during one of the darkest times in my life. If you're looking for a lawyer who truly cares and will fight for you, look no further.

Miranda Legal Services is the best person and place to get help with my legal paperwork, contracts…read moreand research. Kriss is like Erin Brockovich. If you don't know who that is, watch the movie Erin Brockovich (2000) starring Julia Roberts. If money wasn't an option, I'd still hire Kriss FIRST before I would an attorney, or at least ask her for a referral first if I needed to work with a good one - just my opinion. I'm sure she has a good team and only works with the best. Personally though, I think she would be a great attorney, if she was one. I've hired a lot of Attorneys and although she is NOT a Lawyer, Kriss Miranda is the best paralegal and is better than a lot of attorneys I've hired in the past for these reasons: 1) She gets a lot more done and quickly. She communicates well. She does detailed, quality work. 2) Kriss always responds quickly. I've had so many attorneys that don't even have time for me or are too busy and they don't email you or call you back, etc. I've had some attorneys to where I had to chase them down just to get status of my case, or a simple update. I'm sure Kriss gets busy, but at least she is really great at returning inquiries, and gives the time to listen to me and issues I may have, even late after business hours and weekends too, just to get the job I need done! 3) Kriss pays attention to the details. To get the level of attention to detail Kriss does naturally, you usually have to hire an entire law firm, or at least multiple attorneys / lawyers. I know this from experience. Again - to get an idea - watch the movie Erin Brockovich. 4) Kriss is really good at research and asking the right questions, she is personable and can trust her by my side and can point me in the right direction. What I mean is that having Kriss is like having a sister in your corner. It's not that she'll lose control or will throw chairs in the courtroom - what I mean is that she'll be passionate and emotionally invested to see you get the best possible outcome. 5) Kriss is honest. Although she can't give you legal advice, she'll make sure the papers get done correctly, and tell you straight up / flat out what the range of possibilities could be if rules aren't followed correctly. Read the other 5 star reviews. There was one recent review I don't agree with (hopefully it gets removed) - because the yelper wasn't even her client. Yelp is for clients and actual customers, not for people who are sore just because they lost and she won against them. But I guess it goes to show she was successful in winning that situation. It literally took me days of calling nonstop to find a good lawyer - and somehow found Kriss instead, I'm so glad I did. If you want someone super smart and passionate like Erin Brockovich - and you want them to care about you like family - you'll get Kriss Miranda in your corner.

Kriss Miranda is detail oriented, and has compassion for seniors…read more She is quite busy, and has completed proof of service for us. We appreciate her help.

"The Mission of Community Boards is to empower the communities and individuals of San Francisco…read morewith the strength, skills and resources needed to express and resolve conflict appropriately for their culture and environment." They are awesome! A panel of at least 3 trained volunteer mediators help you resolve conflict. They helped my co-worker and I. We are now good friends to this day. Thanks Community Boards! I wish I were more like them. They have helped me in so many ways I can't even begin to explain. Plus, I have to get back to work.

This non-profit helps people to resolve conflicts -- it's volunteer-based and it's free. In…read moreaddition, it trains volunteers in conflict resolution techniques. The idea is that once you can see things from each other's points of view and start to unobjectify each other, it becomes easier (less agitated) to talk about the problem and to figure out a mutually beneficial solution in a collaborative way. Simple concept, but like many things, harder to realize. After observing the conflict resolution techniques in action a few times, it seems more doable each time as I understand the process better. I learned a lot from CB about conflict resolution techniques. Also how to be a better listener. Very useful as conflicts are part of life and handling them well can build relationships. CB also provides training to schools, and to people interested in learning mediation. More information about this on CB's web site. Low-cost mediation by professionals is also available.

David and Ian are absolutely wonderful! Very timely and courteous and willing to accommodate me and…read moremy partner on a mutual divorce. I was made to feel that even if I was in a contentious and borderline ugly divorce (which most end up being sadly) that the services I would receive from David would be helpful, direct, and honest. And he has a great sense of humor (which I believe NO ONE is supposed to have as a characterization of a divorce attorney) which I mean to say helped everything be less daunting, scary or time consuming and created a general ease for my partner and myself. Any time I had any questions of any sort I was greeted with a quick response. So - if you need a responsible, courteous and knowledgeable divorce attorney, look no further than Liaise Divorce Solutions!

I had the privilege of working with David Stein in my divorce and I was very satisfied. Divorce is…read morenever fun, obviously, but David really went out of his way to make it easy and simple. My divorce was as painless as it could get, ie, we got together for three meetings and everything could be done electronically. David was kind, patient, even at times that was quite trying. Thank you, David, for making a difficult experience as easy as you've done.

Katharina Dress is a very experienced facilitator , and helped me and my two grown children address…read moredifficult decisions about my own aging. She is a fair, impartial listener, and very tuned into areas of conflict, which she was able to address in an empathic way. My children are getting along better as a result of her interventions, and my relationship with them has also improved. It was definitely a positive experience, and one that I think many aging adults with children would benefit from. I highly recommend her!

I have learned from Katharina in her classes and worked with her as a colleague. She is an…read moreexceptional mediator and communicator. Her works has improved many lives and healed many families. I personally got to witness her coach help the relationship between an elder and his caregiver, and it was transformative.

Divorce is awful, emotions overtake logic, a feeling of loss and what to do next to get through the…read moreprocess ahead. A good neutral, experienced referee is a better overall solution than two lawyers in a cat fight. Paula knows the norms, the laws and how to work through to a solution that both parties feel is just. Not easy. The costs will vary based on how well you can communicate and negotiate with you ex outside of the sessions, that is your responsibility. A stubborn ex will cost you more obviously as the hours rack up. But even so a better cost-effective solution than battling lawyers and a court appearance. I'd recommend Paula to anyone who is going through this, it's hard enough and full of confusing expectations in the beginning. You need a good guide...and a referee at times.

In one morning meeting with Paula (both sides and their representatives) she was able to work…read morethrough all of the issues that needed to be solved and hammered out a draft stipulation. It was very impressive work by Paula and she broke through the juggernaut and got all parties on track and moving forward. It was a watershed day in the process. I will always be grateful to Paula and her team for getting everything back on track and moving forward.