I had a great experience working with John Sylvester at Cage & Miles on my appeal. His expertise, attention to detail, and thoroughness gave me a lot of confidence throughout what could otherwise have been a very stressful process. His presence in court was equally impressive. He was extremely prepared, polished, and professional. Beyond his legal expertise, John was genuinely kind, responsive, patient, and a pleasure to work with. I am extremely grateful for his guidance and representation and would highly recommend him. read more

I was disappointed with my experience with this firm's intake process. I was originally scheduled to consult with one of their attorneys and later asked whether another attorney at the firm was available. I specifically made it clear that if my requested attorney was unavailable, I was still interested in proceeding with the attorney I had originally been scheduled with. Instead, I was subsequently informed that the firm would not be moving forward with a consultation at all. I don't know why. I have a regular divorce case, nothing too crazy. read more

Amazing service! John always responded quickly and answered any questions I had and reassured me when in doubt. Very professional I got the the result I wanted and could not have asked for a better result. read more

Basma Arcamone is number one. She is the only person you need by your side during a difficult time. I had been through 3 very popular and prominent family law lawyers in town, and it was only when I found Cage and Miles that my case actually moved forward and the resolution was in my favor! Basma is a legal genius and more importantly, is aggressive and won't allow opposing counsel to bully her. She handled a very nasty opposing counsel who had no respect for any of my prior attorneys. It was only Basma Arcamone that got him to finally stop the harassment and end the needless, costly litigation. I was shocked to see him finally bend! Thank you so much for standing by me through my most difficult times. I am forever grateful. Thank you to Basma and James for your hard work and commitment to what is just and right in a very twisted society. read more

I consulted with Jaime Cage to better understand the benefits of drafting a prenuptial agreement prior to getting married in San Diego last September. She was super patient with me, helped me understand family law and which family law attorney was the best fit for me in their San Diego location, and really helped me get oriented around how to move forward -- it was a super uncomfortable situation, and one that really doesn't align with traditional expectations in a marriage, but she helped me navigate it in a way that made sense for both parties, was fair, and pragmatic. I felt hear and understood. It felt like what I got from the one hour session was a great value compared to other family law attorneys in San Diego. I hope it will never be necessary but it's always good to be prepared. read more

I worked with Traci Hoppes for a complex divorce case, and she provided valuable guidance. She was always supportive, provided options for me to consider, was always open to listen to my needs and ideas, and helped me to secure a fair settlement and avoid going to court. read more

I only worked with John Sylvester briefly because he got my case dismissed because of a procedural issue and refunded almost all of the retainer. Not everyone would be so efficient. I don't take it for granted. read more

I hired Cage and Miles and they assigned my case to John Sylvester who charged $9,159 for his incompetent work. His extremely high hourly rate is not reflected in his skill level. In court, he does not have a strong presence as he lacks quick rebuttals and strong arguments. Not only did he not make any progress on my case, he actually delayed it and set it back. There was a lot of cleanup I had to do. Since he ran through my retainer so quickly with his over-priced and inefficient use of time, I requested that he just represent me on a limited scope. He agreed, but then later reneged without any reasoning. We had an attorney fees request pending and he refused to supply a Cueva Declaration which would have only taken him about 20 minutes to write. I offered to pay him, but he still refused after a month of ignoring my urgent request. John will just run through your retainer with long-winded phone calls where he unnecessarily repeats himself and then, when it comes to court appearances, he looks like a weakling stumbling for words. read more

Exceptional Legal Team for a Complex Divorce - 5 Stars I retained Traci Hoppes for a complex and emotionally difficult divorce. From the start, she demonstrated an exceptional command of California Family Law. She is calm, composed, and non-inflammatory--an essential quality when navigating contentious issues or appearing in court. Traci listens carefully, takes her clients' concerns seriously, and presents clear, well- reasoned options as the case evolves. Her priority is resolution, not endless litigation--and that saved me from a drawn-out legal battle. My case involved a high-conflict opposing party and, eventually, her newly minted attorney relative. Traci's associate, Jennifer Zachry, showed tremendous poise and professionalism in managing this situation. She is an excellent communicator, always well-prepared, and has the patience of a saint. Jennifer was instrumental in reaching a fair settlement when the other side seemed more interested in creating chaos. Tracey Reynolds, their Litigation Paralegal, deserves special recognition. She stayed on top of a mountain of paperwork, coordinated deadlines, and kept me informed every step of the way. Her attention to detail and responsiveness were invaluable throughout the process. This is a five-star legal team. If you're facing a complex or high-asset divorce, I highly recommend Traci Hoppes CLS-F Attorney, Jennifer Zachry CLS-F Attorney, and Tracey Reynolds LLP. Their integrity, expertise, and dedication to their clients truly distinguish them. read more

The absolute WORST law firm full of lazy, knowledge-less 'attorneys'. I stood by my boyfriend's side during the end of his extremely messy toxic divorce, from one of the most manipulative, self-centered woman I have ever had the displeasure of meeting. This all women group of 'attorneys' spent the better part of a year (10 months) sending me COUNTLESS daily emails requesting the same information they had already obtained time and time again. Rounding the year mark, they had accomplished nothing for him - never requested any money or back pay she owed him for their shared rental properties, never requested increase of custody despite him moving 20 minutes away from the children. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!!!! I am simply writing this review to warn anyone considering hiring these people, they are truly the most unprofessional lawyers I have EVER met. Personally, I wouldn't accept free law services from them. Despicable. read more

If you're considering Cage & Miles and have the opportunity to work with John Sylvester, proceed with Confidence! John is a fantastic lawyer. I recently had an issue that required 4 lawyers across 2 states and John was by far the best of all of them. Not only is his knowledge of the law and the court's procedural processes unparalleled but his level of detail, "bedside manner," and investment of time to make sure you're prepared and updated make him a delight to work with. I cannot recommend John and the Cage & Miles team highly enough to do him/them justice for the experience and effort they'll bring to your case. My recommendation: proceed with confidence! read more

The worst and most costly mistake I've ever made was marrying ex husband, the second worst was hiring Shannon Miles to represent me. I regretfully engaged Shannon Miles for legal representation, and my experience was nothing short of a nightmare; I have paid over $100,000 to Shannon (and the horrible forensic accountants she insisted I used) only for my divorce to be dragged out and nothing accomplished. From the onset, Shannon displayed a shocking level of rudeness, demonstrating a lack of professionalism and basic courtesy. My case was egregiously prolonged, with a simple mediation meeting taking an astonishing 10 months to arrange. This delay was compounded by Shannon's insistence on involving a forensic accounting firm, which not only incurred exorbitant fees over $45,000 but also provided subpar service (I later found out they have a one-star Yelp rating!). During the mediation, I felt utterly bulldozed, and encouraged into accepting a settlement that would leave me financially devastated and with zero dollars to my name. Throughout this ordeal, Shannon repeatedly downplayed the urgency of addressing my ex-husband's access to my bank accounts, assuring me that resolution would come during mediation. However, I now find myself financially drained and without recourse to reclaim the substantial sums siphoned by my ex-spouse. I implore anyone seeking legal representation to steer clear of Cage and Miles Law Firm, lest they endure the same harrowing ordeal that has left me emotionally and financially shattered. read more

During my time with cage and miles I felt comforted in what life through my way. I felt that I picked a firm that cared about the stresses life can present. From the moment I called to the very end. I was in the loop with what was happening, what was going to happen and was kept assured I was getting the best representation! Cage and Miles intake department and lawyers are professionals and know the law best. If you want a firm to truly take care of you. I recommend cage and miles! read more

Deanne Arthur is like a quiet tiger in the storm--calm, strategic, and relentless. She was my second attorney in a complex case involving international law, and she cut through the noise, closed loopholes I hadn't even considered, and kept the court focused on facts and not family law politics. If you need a lawyer who stays steady under pressure and fights smart, she's the one. read more

I am extremely upset that I still haven't received my refund retainer check. It is all because I posted a negative review on Google and Yelp. This a legal firm that is retaliatory. I made a HUGE mistake by choosing to pay for an opinion. It's taking this firm 8 weeks to send my refund based on a service that was solely on a opinion. No other service was rendered or parties affiliated. Not only did they charge me additional charges after they found out I posted a negative review but I called today and the receptionist mentioned that the check was issued yesterday. To my understanding their billing ends at the end of the month. Why did it take 2 additional weeks to issue my check from the end of December? John Sylvester could've given me a honest opinion on a complimentary consultation. Secondly, Robert Russell (not sure who he is in the firm), he does not have a title on his email signature but he decided to add additional charges after John's paralegal mentioned my total refund. Refused to have me pick up my check in person at the office. My check has not arrived. read more

VANESSA and TANIA are awesome. First time being in a custody battle and they were able to answer all my questions and give me a piece of mind. When my court day came VANESSA was able to get me exactly what she had said she could get me when it came to custody. She went into that court room and argued my case with confidence. I walked out on my very first court day with my case resolved and exactly with the outcome I wanted. She's awesome and will definitely refer her. Her and Tania work wonderful together and are very easy to get a hold of and respond quickly. read more

During my divorce process my attorney Steven Brumer divulged client attorney information to my ex husband's attorney without my knowledge. My ex husband told me what was passed to him thru his attorney. When I confronted him he denied it (of course). Wasn't sure what recourse. read more

I cannot express my gratitude and immense satisfaction choosing Cage & Miles, my attorney was Mehry Mohseni. I work often with attorneys, both private and in the public sector. It is my opinion that Ms. Mohseni JD is possibly one of the great legal minds of our time. I had a rather difficult case that other attorneys seemed intimated by. But my Counsel Mohseni was tenacious, fought for what was RIGHT for my family, and always showed up with a smile and calm demeanor. Many times, I, myself, became frustrated and hopeless with family court. I could always count on a call or text from Ms Mohseni, explaining protocol or talking me off a cliff. Bright, knowledgeable and never backing down, she's a real Bulldog when you need one. Family court is never fun, but when you have the support of Cage & Miles, know you have the very very best! read more

I cannot say enough great things about Cage and Miles. I've worked with Jaime and her team for over 2 years now for my divorce modifications. They have come through every single time when I needed them. Jaime and her team are not the type of lawyers that takes your money and do minimal work. They go far and beyond for anything even if the issues are small. They caught things that I did not even notice. Jaime especially takes her time listening to me and giving me the most honest opinion. Initially, I was dealing with my ex-husband by myself to save money, but it became very stressful. I decided to hire an attorney and turned to a professional that can take that stress away. I interviewed a few lawyers in my area, but no one compared to Jaime and her team. I highly recommend everyone to use Cage and Miles. read more

I consulted with Mehry Mohseni regarding a difficult situation that my elderly father is involved in. She took the time to read the details of the situation, listened to my questions and provided a great deal of helpful information. I found her to be very knowledgeable, and we will definitely be choosing her to represent my dad should he decide to move forward. The first attorney I consulted with didn't even take the time to read my summary of the situation, and gave me misinformation! I am very grateful to Mehry for helping us figure out how to proceed. read more

I was involved in a highly complex and exhaustive family law case over the last couple years. Jillian Dugan-Herd was my 2nd attorney and thanks to her it's finally over! She is honest, fair, intelligent, professional, kind, unbelievably fierce and highly respected not only by the judge but also her colleagues (I saw that 1st hand). She's quite simply a bad-ass. Other attorneys were coming out of the attorney room telling me how hard she was fighting for me. I was humbled by and grateful for her intense dedication to my case and her incredible ability to argue on my behalf. She never gave up! I was wholly represented and no words will ever fully express my gratitude! My case was not an easy one and the results she got me were fair but also life changing. I know I would not have gotten the results I got with any other attorney. Listen to her, she will not steer you in the wrong direction. She has your & your children's best interest at heart. read more

Divorce is not always a smooth process and can be challenging and emotional. Two days before I was to appear in court for my divorce, I found myself too emotional and needing someone who had the knowledge and understood family law as well as my situation. I met with attorney Jillian-Duggen Herd And immediately felt the weight of the world lifted off my shoulders. I was able to focus on being a mom, providing for me and my children and adjusting to this new life as I knew it. Overtime my circumstances took several turns, from domestic violence, restraining order, supervised visitation and trying to determine what exactly was in the best interest of our three children. Jillian's knowledge, honesty, professionalism, focus and pure understanding has been a security for me through these tough times. Jillian is fierce, trustworthy, direct, very well spoken, And most importantly she knows the law! Jillian along with her team at Cage and miles have been nothing shy of exceptional. I would not hesitate to recommend Jillian. I am extremely grateful for Jillian's attention, detail, prompt communication and availability she has shown me during a time in my life when I needed someone to help me battle for what was right for my children and I. Thank you Jillian and Thank you to the amazing team at Cage and Miles. read more