This review is long overdue. I hired Garwood Reeves for a family court custody trial, and I cannot…read moresay enough about how exceptional Lia Lorrick is. She stepped in on short notice and understood my case in a way that three prior attorneys from other firms could not. Lia is professional, extremely thorough, and highly strategic. She went head-to-head with a very experienced opposing attorney and executed with confidence and precision. Years later, I would still return to Lia for any legal matter without hesitation. Thank you as well to Mindy, Rebecca, and Casey for always taking my calls and offering support during an incredibly stressful time. I highly recommend the Garwood Reeves team.

I initially spoke with Emma (who was great during call). I asked to contact me once the retainer…read morewas exhausted since I am a single mom and not sure if I would have money to continue being represented. She agreed and said, they would contact me and would add a note on the file. That was the only reason why I went with the firm. I felt there was a mutual understanding so i decided to hire Garwood Reeves to represent me. When the retainer was exhausted, no one contacted me, they just sent a bill saying I owed them $$ XX since the retainer was exhausted. Invoices included inaccuracies. - they billed me for "calls" that did not occur. I keep screenshots of all of the calls to record the date and time. - 3 minute calls turned into .5 or more of billable work - 5 minute calls turned into 1 hour billable work. and that rate is at least $450 per hour After months of not talking, they sent me 2 additional invoices for services which I was not aware they were performing. I explained we hadn't talked for months and they had told me months ago we were done. And to top it off, a year later, I self-represented. They got wind I re-opened the case. they sent me a bill for over $2,000 for services I never approved. I was not even aware they were providing services for me. They never called me to discuss the matter. I am baffled. Luckily, I had an email from one year ago asking them to stop billing me (after the 2 invoice) and stop providing services. I am hoping they remove the bill from 2025 because I had specifically stated to stop providing services in 2024. This feels unethical. In hindsight, I feel misled by Emma Slattery so that I can be represented by Garwood. I feel taken advantage of. Also by looking at the several reviews, I am starting to see a pattern i believe that this is typical practice to rack up the billing. Either she is doing this because she's gaining commissions or she is practicing based on the company leadership. But regardless, it is not good. Several phone conversations that I had with her are null and void. She does not recall that I verbally told her several times to stop providing services in 2024. And then in 2025 I told her at least two times that I was self representing. Never did she mention that her company was working on my case . To it resulting in me getting invoiced for over $2000 for services that I was never aware of. My understanding is that we were done with them representing me in 2024.

I found Monica on yelp so it is only fitting I give my review on here as well. She is the best…read moredecision to go with! Monica is worth E.V.E.R.Y. penny! She suggests ways to be cost effective as well. She is always in contact. She listens to your opinions and definitely asks for your needs/suggestions. She asks questions and she gathers the facts and truths and of course that overcomes the lies from the other party's side. She has her ducks in a row and definitely ready at court. You would want Monica on your team.

I hope she does for agreement divorce case. She does only prenups. However, she advised me all what…read moreI needed, she even responded on weekend. I like her so much. She is a professional but also she has a good heart. Thx for your time.

If you are looking for a family law attorney, look no further than Lesa Christenson and the team at…read moreABC Family Law. I worked with her for about a year and a half in a very contentious custody battle. She is not only compassionate and deeply invested, but she also has the experience and sharp legal mind to get you good results. I would be happy to have her in my corner against any San Diego attorney in trial. She is well spoken, knowledgeable and a force to be reckoned with in court. I found her at all times to put the needs of my child, and myself above her own interests - she tried to save me money wherever possible, and delegated lighter tasks to her associates to keep the fees lower. She does not blow smoke - she is a realist and will tell you her honest assessment- good, bad or ugly. I always felt well informed of my options and in control of the process. I quickly found out that there are a couple different ways that attorneys operate in family law. Some use "shady" tricks or try to skirt the law. This is not the way Lesa and her team operate. You can be assured that they will represent you with integrity and do things the right way. I do believe that the sharp difference in approach by my attorney and that of opposing counsel was a helpful factor throughout the proceedings. It's so hard to really know what you are getting with an attorney before you are really in the thick of it, so I am so grateful to have been referred to Lesa. Multiple times during the process other third parties involved in the court system went out of their way to let me know that I had excellent representation when I told them who my lawyer was. It seems as though they have deservedly developed quite a strong reputation. Hiring a family law attorney is a massive investment - in the future of your family, and in many cases, financially as well. You owe it to yourself and your family to hire the best, and I believe that when it comes to family law in the San Diego area, there is none better than Lesa Christenson and ABC Family Law.

Every saturday morning they have someone trim their grass and it's extremely loud. No one needs…read morethat at 7 am on a saturday. And it is most certainly not needed every Saturday. For those of us that work late hours, it is torture. Have not been able to sleep in on a saturday since I moved here.

I have had the absolute best experience with attorney Iris C Gomez! She is kind, warm, welcoming…read moreand incredibly knowledgeable! she truly cares about her clients! She made me feel completely at ease in the midst of a very difficult divorce. Her work is incredibly thorough and precise! I highly recommend attorney Iris C Gomez!!! Thank you for everything!!!!

I worked with Joseph and had a fantastic experience. He was professional, astute, willing to go…read moreabove and beyond and had impeccable communication with me throughout the entire process. He's also genuinely compassionate. HIGHLY recommend working with him and Butler Law.

horrible. horrible. horrible. These women do not care about…read moreyou as another Woman. Working with this law team was equally as bad as dealing with my Ex. they take your money, Elyse will never speak up or talk back to your emails. My family spent over $30,000 in three months, and I got nowhere. The only advancement I had with the judge was once I fired Butler law and went in on my own. I feel Robbed by this "business". Think, "scummy, crime, steal your money lawyers" This is Them! I unfortunately found them. The documents and emails from Sara Doroaorth could have easily been quick written by Chat GPTin seconds, which were substituted for simple call-backs, just to charge more and more money. Fine....if you're winning. But I got my ass handed to me over and over in court with a "lawyer helping women" PUH-lease. My experience was anything but that in the end. The quality was just bad from this law firm. Absolutely no wins in seemingly an easy case, and lost custody of my daughter for 2 years after spending thousands of dollars to have them help me. Judge Leah Hausch did not like this law team, it was obvious. This law firm will hurt you more, in a sensitive situation, and they won't respond. And their responses and "defense" are just Bad. Judge clearly hated them, and gave my lawyer really no time at all. This is one of those instances where if I could give a Zero or negative stars, I would. And to be honest, the person that really upset me the most is Elise Butler, because when I reached out to her about my case, and my lawyer, as the owner of the law firm, I never got a response from her. I honestly don't even know if she exists. She never spoke back, never wrote me back. I think they were embarrassed by how bad they got their ass handed to them in court with my case, that should've been so easy.

I truly don't even know where to begin when it comes to expressing how grateful I am for everyone…read moreat SC Family Law. Sydney has represented me through an extremely complex and high-conflict case, and I genuinely feel like I owe her my life. She has helped me through one of the most difficult and important times of my life, and because of her dedication, knowledge, and advocacy, my daughter is happy, safe, and thriving. She genuinely cares about her clients as people, and you never feel like you are just another case or another name on her desk. She has supported me, guided me, and fought for what mattered most when I needed someone in my corner. Sydney knows the law inside and out, but more importantly, she knows how to use it. She is incredibly sharp and quick on her feet in the courtroom. She listens, thinks fast, knows how to respond in the moment, and advocates with confidence and purpose. She is incredibly intelligent, highly educated, extremely well respected, and exceptionally good at what she does. Her knowledge, professionalism, and ability to navigate even the most difficult situations have given me a sense of security during times when I felt completely overwhelmed. I will never be able to fully express how grateful I am for everything Sydney has done for my daughter and me. Having someone with her knowledge, strength, and genuine compassion beside me through the most difficult years of my life has meant more than I can put into words. She has made an incredible impact on our lives, and choosing Sydney to represent me is one of the best decisions I could have made. I truly could not have asked for a better attorney or a better person to have by my side through it all.

Sydney has represented our family in a very demanding family law case for several years. She is…read moreextremely knowledgeable and has a strong understanding of family law. I've been impressed with how well she understands all the details of the case and how prepared she is, especially in court. She is professional, hard-working, and very personable. Most importantly, you can genuinely tell she cares about her clients and the work she does. Our family is very thankful for everything she has done, and I would highly recommend her.

I recently retained The Law Offices of Tess Reutzel to represent me in very contentious family law…read moresituation. At first, I was a little apprehensive about retaining an attorney during COVID-19 since everything is handled virtually and certified family law specialists are expensive. After speaking with Tess about my case, I was confident that she had the ability to help me navigate my contentious legal situation... even during COVID-19. Tess is an expert communicator via phone and video teleconference and has proven to be a highly-skilled lawyer... in-person and virtually! Tess has a very pleasant personality and helped make a very unpleasant family law situation far more palatable. Her staff, Esmerelda and Michelle, are also very skilled, nice and helpful! If you need an expert family law attorney... I recommend the Law Offices of Tess Reutzel! Thanks for all your help! Gary

Save yourself and go with someone else. I hired Tess Reutzel for my divorce and $10000 later and I…read morehave never even spoken to her or gotten an email reponse. My Ex tried to scare me with some crazy lawsuit and when she realized I wasn't going to fold she came to her senses and we settled. Literally zero Lawyer work, it happened between the two of us. Well when the team at the law firm realized we had just come to an agreement I was hit with an immediate $5000 invoice. I thought "what do you mean? I am sure there is stuff to file but it's done". It was a $7500 retainer followed by discovery i.e. her paralegal calling me threatening me with "you know Mr. Carroll if we don't do all of this she could go for more" - to another invoice for txt and emails - to them basically extorting me for $5000 to finish the case. I did it myself and they still have the nerve to keep sending the invoice.........Did I mention that I spent $10000 and was never given an ounce of legal advice and I never even spoke to the lawyer?? So I am sure if your one of the real deep pocket people you can talk to her but not us regular folk.

This firm gave me my life back. I am eternally grateful that I found this firm. The minute I met…read moreTim Miranda I knew I wanted him fighting for me in court. He knows the law like no other. His game plan and stratagies are genius. Amanda Khiterman did amazing putting my declarations and exhibits together. Very organized, knowledgeable and focused. I recieved emails and phone calls on holidays and late at night. They work around the clock for you. When my stress was high, they were strong and ready to fight for me. They not only fought for me, they got my freedom back! Forever Thankful

I have been in and out of court for several years over child custody/ visitation issues, and I have…read morenever met an attorney who was more dedicated and professional as Tim Miranda and his staff. I really liked how blunt and honest Tim was. He did not tell me what I wanted to hear, but strategically planned our arguments. The best part about it was he never over-exaggerated or glamorized my arguments. He argued off the truth and the facts, and we won! That really met alot to me. Sara Yunus was one of his associates that attended the court hearing, and she did a phenomenal job. Court always makes me very nervous, and she kept it real and made me feel comfortable. I felt like I was in court with a friend, not an attorney. Tim and his staff really care and put effort into their cases, and truly care about their clients. There were many times when Tim would email me on weekends and evenings because he was working on my case. Last but not least, Tim and his staff are worth every penny. I have had an attorney in the past, and I have also represented myself, and neither had gotten me anywhere. You really get what you pay for, and having my child is priceless. Tim is very intelligent; a true combination of street/ book smarts. Family law can be very emotional, and he really keeps his clients grounded. I would recommend him and his staff to anyone! Not only will he win your case, but most importantly, he will keep you stress-free!