Although I should have consulted a lawyer at least a hundred times in my life, I finally sought legal advice just last year. Like Diane A. said in her review, this woman is a toxic, loud, foul mouthed liar who should be disbarred. I'm going to add bully to her list of character traits, because in essence, I paid her $250 for legal advice and instead she bullied and harassed me. Further, she is grossly negligent because she failed to give accurate legal advice, which I've since retained. She said the courts would view me as "a money grubbing whore" and I would be "wasting the court's time." My former real estate agent who sold my investment property referred me to Bray. I fully intend on letting my former agent know that I asked for her advice, because I trusted her integrity. However, Geri Bray has no integrity and if she has any decency at all she will never refer this rogue bully to anyone else again. Bray added insult to injury to which I plan on seeking restitution for. Bray told me she owned thirty rental properties and asked, "What have you done with your life?" She went on to tell me that what happened to me was my own fault, because I was doing property management for someone I used to date, and I was a loser who got what she deserved. Additionally, she threatened to report me for terrorism, when I mentioned the woman in Juarez Mexico who is being hunted for killing a couple bus drivers, but they never once took the time to investigate the deaths of thousands of women. At this point she cut me off screaming threats and insults. I was making an analogy, using this example to illustrate the lack of value for all women, because this is precisely how I was treated by some of the misogynist fools at the Auburn Police Department when my civil rights were violently violated. I did not agree with vigilante Diane's conduct. I was pointing out the fact that it only took one death for the police to investigate her, yet thousands of women were raped and killed in Jaurez Mexico, and this continues to this day, and nothing is done. Bray is completely out of line, and now the State Bar is aware of her conduct. On top of everything else I'd recently endured at this time last year, her conduct was not only inappropriate, but downright vile. She screamed at the top of her lungs, called me names, and followed me out of her office, motioning like she was stabbing me, screaming violently "I know you just feel like stabbing him right!" No I did not and would not and her conduct was unprofessional, illegal, and despicable. This woman is a bully straight out of a horror movie, and as a few others have said, she should be disbarred. Clearly, she judges people rather than providing them with legal advice, and she's selective on who she chooses to fight for. Bray made comments to imply that she believed I was some sort of princess who never experienced hardship or violence, which couldn't be further from the truth. Bray point blank said that if I wanted to know what it's like to experience domestic violence, then I should go work at Stand up Placer. Incidentally, I was harassed by the advocate from Stand up Placer, who also came to the same judgment, and believed I wasn't violated. She fully protected my wealthy ex, who had violated and harassed me relentlessly. The advocate from Stand up Placer was aggressive and she refused to let me prepare for my trial by harassing me. She said I couldn't use evidence such as a police report showing a history of domestic violence for the man who kicked the door down and nearly smashed my face. I'm currently working on an editorial--Stand up Placer forced me to stand down, so I'm speaking up. If they don't print it in the Journal, I'm sure another more reputable paper will be willing to share this message. I believe the rogue lawyer and uninformed/biased advocate from Stand up Placer are friends, and that both these women find comfort in victim blaming and drama. The research I've since come across on legal issues and domestic violence confirms that wealthy men are often protected, and the women they violate often endure degradation from the courts, lawyers and advocates who are supposed to represent them. Geri R. Bray is one of the most toxic and cruel women I've encountered, and she added insult to injury when I'd already had enough to last ten lifetimes. I'm following through on holding both the rogue lawyer Bray, and the bully advocate who harassed me accountable. I've been learning everything I can about the legal process, and I'm going to make sure Bray pays me the $250 she charged me to harass, bully and intimidate me. People make revealing comments, and she says I'm a money grubbing whore. Who bragged about having 30 rental properties? I read a review from one of her tenants, who referred to Bray as a slumlord, which coincides with her despicable conduct. I'm going to make sure Bray gets the attention she has earned. read more

An update to my experience with Geri Bray, Family Court Attorney. Recently I received a threatening letter from Ms. Bray regarding my yelp review of her. So in effort to be more factual and not seem slanderous, I have reoutlined the list of wrongs she has committed and the reasons I believe she should be disbarred for her outrageous behavior, more importantly though that NO ONE ELSE BE HARMED BY HER! I also am guessing this is why the other negative reviews are not here anymore. One was posted that sounded similar to mine 2 days before my first court appearance. 1. She never filed anything with the courts regarding my emergency support order, so when my ex husband stopped paying support, I was unable to pursue it in court because there was no proof he ever had to pay support. I couldn't pay my rent or support my kids and I was evicted from my rental and my kids went to live with their father. 2. I asked repeatedly to be briefed on what to expect in court and told her and her staff I was terrified. The only response I received was "Divorce sucks, sorry". So imagine my confusion when Ms. Bray chastised me and writes in her letter how bad I am for bringing people to court, when she never discussed the court rules or proceedings inspite of numerous requests in writing. The least I should've got was a phone call from her the night before to go over things. 3. Geri Bray referred to me as dysfunctional more than by my name. Acted almost proud of her habitual use of the word "F...k" and other curse words. 4. Geri Bray's office emailed me at 4pm, the day before court, to go get the defense councils responses to the divorce at Staples where it was being copied, told me to read it all, take notes and have Geri prepared for court the next day. (this was enough paperwork to fill a legal box 15" in height. I was up till 3am trying to read through everything. Geri Bray NEVER read the opposing councils responses until the morning of court at which she arrived 40 minutes late. 5. Ms. Bray showed up 40 minutes after court had begun, barged into court, disrupted everyone and looked extremely unprofessional. She excused me from court by motioning for me to come outside, pulled me into a private room, outside the court doors and acted enraged, screaming at me, "did you give your son marijuana?" and " you didn't read the right papers, you were supposed to read the f ing other papers"! "I spoke to the opposing council, I like him, he's good, we're going to try to keep you two dysfunctional people out of jail" "shut up and stop crying, if you don't suck it up, i'm leaving". No exaggerating here. She was so loud my mother, opposing council and my ex could hear her yelling and felt sorry for me. 6. I could go on and on, but I'm limited to 5000 words so I must conclude here. I will not pull my review down for fear of litigation because I don't want anyone else hurt by this woman. I also have stacks of email correspondence and witnesses to backup my claims of utter malpractice by lawyer as well as abuse by such. Please feel free to contact me with questions. read more

This women is a lunatic. She claims she is a lawyer but really a slumlord. I would seriously beware. Do not rent from her, she will do whatever it takes to not give you your rental rights and turn things on you if you take her to small claims. She has a posse that stands up for here and gets in your face.. physically. She has a foul mouth and uses intimidation to get what she wants. She uses a variety of names as she has to... once she tarnishes one she uses another form... Geri Bray, Geri R Bray, Geri R Baker, Geri B Baker, Geri R Gray, Geri Rene Bray. just be ware...just check out her reviews over the years... Words like : "money hungry" " toxic" " harassment" " hate" I can honestly tell you it is best to be in no business with her at all... no rental or client- take no chance to be involved. Once something switches in her head that medication can not control she will go after you and I mean vindictively! Every move she makes is calculated..she is honestly scary. read more

Although it seems like she fights for her clients, she is nothing but a bully to all parties and never knows when to stop speaking. She became so ridiculously embarrassing in court with my daughter, that the judge asked her to sit down or get out. Watching her argue is like watching Donald Trump in a political debate - rude to all parties and speaks nonsense. It's very uncomfortable and awkward that you have the urge to just get up and leave. I couldn't agree more with the others when they say she is just.. toxic. read more

Geri Bray is without a doubt the best attorney in Placer county! She will always fight for her clients with the passion of someone who genially cares for them and their future. She is also the straightest shooter you will ever meet. Geri helped me personally 5 years ago with my divorce and has continued to be a resource and friend in the time since. She helped me gain 50% custody of my daughter who is my life and I will always be in debt to her for that! Trust me you want her on your side! read more

I believe that Bray is a money hungry, soulless woman who only wants you to HATE your ex so she can get more and more and more of your money. Get a mediator, not an agitator, read more