When I reached out to Norah, I was facing an urgent and high-stakes custody hearing. She stepped in…read morelate in the day, quickly understood the complexity of the situation, and immediately got to work. Despite the time pressure, she provided me with a clear, strategic courtroom script that helped me stay focused and preserve critical issues on the record. As someone who has been navigating this process pro se, going up against an extremely litigious opposing party and what feels like a very father-leaning courtroom dynamic, Norah has been the edge I needed. She is sharp, strategic, and deeply knowledgeable -- but what sets her apart is that she combines that precision with empathy. She doesn't minimize your situation or default to "well, this is what you signed up for." She meets the facts head-on and builds a plan. Norah is astute, composed, and tactically thoughtful. She understands both the legal framework and the human dynamics of family court. If you need someone who can move quickly, think clearly under pressure, and equip you with strategy rather than platitudes, she is that lawyer.

I cannot recommend DIY Family Law highly enough. I was treated with compassion, respect, and…read moreunderstanding during one of the most difficult times in my life. They took the time to explain every step of the legal process, answered all of my questions, and always made me feel heard and supported. Their professionalism, knowledge, and dedication gave me confidence throughout my case. They fought for my best interests while ensuring I felt safe and informed every step of the way. Thanks to their hard work and commitment, I was able to move forward with peace of mind. If you are looking for a family law attorney who is compassionate, responsive, and truly cares about their clients, I wholeheartedly recommend them. I am incredibly grateful for their guidance and support.

Marcel and team did a great job for us, familiar with the process and easy to work with. Got it…read moredone right, on the first try.

This service providers states they have/are mediators yet they pursue conversations with clients to…read moredispute instead of working with families in a positive fashion. Kinda like gossiping and it creates fear in the elderly so they will pay more out of pocket for their paperwork. This company has the worst president as staff. The quality of produced documents usually have errors, poor print quality.

Michelle has guided me through an extremely complex custody case and made progress at every step…read more She has an amazing memory, recalling details from months earlier and using them when they mattered most. She's also excellent on the spot, quick to adapt and make strong decisions in court. She is the most empathetic lawyer I've ever met - and is so safe to reveal anything to. Another outstanding trait is her integrity -- when she had a medical procedure, she made sure my child was protected by referring me to the best lawyer to stand in for her. Michelle is both ethical and effective, and she turned my case around 100%.

I worked with Paul Thorndal and wholeheartedly recommend him…read more I received surprise contact from my ex and was overwhelmed with how to handle our assets. Paul was understanding, calm, and kind and gave me such confidence that we could figure out a solution. We were able to resolve matters quickly and my stress melted away knowing I had someone great on my side.

Sharon is an smart, reliable, kind person and excellent lawyer. I highly recommend her, if you're…read moresearching for an excellent attorney you want Sharon. She's honest, level headed and will go to bat for you as well as offer wise counsel. Thank you Sharon.

I've unfortunately needed Sharon's services again. Another 5 star rating. Thank you, Sharon…read more You're appreciated.

Absolutely amazing. I had stan who is sadly no longer there but this firmed helped me out so much…read moreduring the worst period of my life. It's expensive but worth every penny. I'm in the coast guard and I would recommend to any one of my fellow coasties.

I thought very hard about writing this review, but I do feel other people ought to be warned. I am…read morea trans woman, and I wanted to hire a lawyer to do my name / gender change forms. I googled and found that Levine Family Law advertises this service. They charged, as I recollect, $3500. The forms went in fine, but then I waited for months for the court order to be entered. At first they said six weeks, but the timeline kept slipping. I started having calls with Levine asking what was happening--they said the SF court was backed up and that it would take time. But it became clear that they did not have a direct line to the courthouse and had a very difficult time getting hold of human beings over there: they were essentially blind. I asked for a call with my lawyer, Stan, but was informed he had left the practice (nobody had told me). I had a call with the office manager Katie, and she basically told me I'd just have to wait. It was very nice and all, but she said I just needed to wait. I live about 20 min drive from the courthouse, so after that call I got so frustrated I got in my car, and I went to the courthouse. There was no line at the records office. They pulled my application, and the clerk said he'd put it on the top of the stack on Monday. By Tuesday, my name/change order was granted, and I had my certified copies. What makes me angry is that I was repeatedly told that the courthouse was busy and, essentially, incompetent, but actually every interaction I've had with them, whether for this or for other records requests, has been prompt and efficient. There is almost never a line; they are very helpful in answering questions. It has become clear to me that Levine Family Law merely scapegoats the courthouse, and that the true issue is their inability to get anyone there on the phone. In the USA, we don't hire lawyers merely to fill out forms--we hire them to shepherd us through the legal process. Levine family law certainly would never be as cavalier about the fate of a child custody or divorce decree--it is only their trans clients that they leave to fend for themselves, twisting in the wind for months. It is unconscionable to charge people $3500 and then be unwilling to take twenty minutes to, say, show up at the courthouse and make sure the decree actually gets entered. If you're not willing to do what it takes to get the decree granted, please don't offer it as a service. As it is, I have no doubt that if I'd filled out the forms myself and gone to the courthouse on my own, I'd have gotten everything done much quicker and more cheaply. I want to reiterate that the forms they filed were apparently fine, but they had absolutely no orientation to actually following up with the court. No doubt they will respond to say that they did their job when they filed the forms. But I was advised by Stan specifically that he was going to be in my corner, following up on these forms. When a firm charges for this service, they are charging for peace of mind--the idea that they will handle everything. If all you want is someone to file forms, maybe this law office is fine, but if you want someone who will make sure the decree actually gets granted, you shouldn't go with them.

I reached out to Alex for prenuptial support and while I am not complete with the process, Alex was…read moresuper quick with responding and answered all my questions. I really appreciate his kindness as this is all new to me. I will be reaching out again once things are more finalized on my end. Great value and great service!

Helped me out with estate planning, walked me through the ins and outs of wills & probate to make…read moreinformed decisions about how best to set things up. Great advice, prompt answers to questions. Will absolutely be reaching out again.

Larry helped my former husband and me gracefully navigate our divorce without the antagonism (and…read moreexpense!) of litigation. If you think his rates are "too expensive" do the math for what litigation will cost when two lawyers are involved ($$$$) who label your spouse as the enemy and wage a war against them. (At the cost of mental health and well-being. Both yours and theirs and that of your children.) If you seek peace and grace and ultimately a friendly relationship with your former spouse, then please consider Larry. My ex and I are co-parents and friends. Our work with Larry, though not easy, has equipped us with the ability to work through stuff that comes up without blowing up our connection, and keeping the best interests of the kids in the forefront. Highly recommend!

Larry really knows how to approach the delicate conversations around mediating a separation. Do to…read moreour limited financial complications I initially questioned what service I was paying for, but once I saw how effectively he was at facilitating a conversation between me and my ex, I realized the value of his service. Larry really know the business of mediation and also has the legal background to advise what would be the outcome if the issue at had was with a judge to decide.