Matthew Ritchie was easy to work with. He was very knowledgeable and diligent. He responded in a timely matter.

Exceptional Family Law Attorney - Honest, Skilled, and Truly Supportive I've worked with Matthew Ritchie multiple times on child custody matters over the years, and I can confidently say he is one of the most trustworthy and effective attorneys out there. Family law can be emotionally and financially draining. Still, Matthew consistently provided clear, honest guidance without ever pushing unnecessary legal actions just to inflate a bill - a rare quality in this field. His integrity and deep knowledge of the law were evident in every interaction. He was always responsive when I had questions, and I never felt left in the dark about my case. Matthew took the time to explain my options thoroughly and helped me make informed legal decisions that truly prioritized my child's well-being. If you're looking for a family law attorney who genuinely CARES, communicates clearly, and delivers results without games or gimmicks, I highly recommend Matthew Ritchie. He's the kind of professional you want in your corner when it matters most! read more

They took 6 days to call me back. They want $200.00 dollars for a consultation. Another lawyer did it for free and informed me I had no recourse. This law firm will take your money even though they can't help you. Scam adjacent and predatory. Find an attorney who will have the decency to see if he can help you before he takes your hard earned money. read more

My legal insurance company referred me to Alex Collins for an uncontested divorce matter. I called and left him a message and sent two emails -- one to the firm and one to Collins directly. Collins never returned any of my messages. The only reason I am giving them two stars instead of one is because Collins's partner, Matthew Ritchie, promptly called and offered to represent me. Ritchie was pleasant, professional, and informative. Unfortunately, I was not able to engage him because my insurance will only cover work performed by Collins. Ignoring new clients is poor customer service. If an attorney cannot take on new clients for whatever reason, they should say that and not leave the potential client hanging. read more

Most honest , professional and reliable attorneys . Especially Attorney Collins. I admire his way of treating clients with integrity and respect. I will definitely recommend this firm to anyone that needs high standards of service. read more

Shawn at CRELLP was so helpful, and I did not even retain the firm for any services! It was great to get a response when my case was not worth enough to cover costs of the services, it really shows that they care about their clients. I will definitely keep them in my contacts should I ever need representation in the future. Jonathan read more

I have worked with Shawn Ervin for many years. He is an honest and trustworthy person. He gives attention to detail and the concerns of his customers. I highly recommend Shawn to anyone who needs an estate plan Attorney. read more

Contacted this firm as they are a member of Arag. Supposedly they are one of the network attorneys for custody proceedings. Made contact via email and was told my case could be accepted for $6500 retainer. I inquired about the hours I am covered by Arag to be told that it doesn't cover trial. I reached out to Arag (next day) to confirm and was informed my covered hours for all custody issues. I reached back out to the firm (that same day) and they informed me my case couldn't be accepted. In other words, the firm does not stand true to the value of Arag. Makea you wonder if they are in the business to actually help people or just about taking your money read more

I was named as the executor of my mom's will when she passed away and needed some quick advice. When I called I was able to speak directly to a lawyer who was able to confirm that I did not have to file for probate. He also gave me some good advice to help me through this process. I would recommend them and will use them myself if needed in the future. read more

In specific, Matt Ritchie handled a family law situation for me. Perfect service, exactly what I needed, no surprises.

I had a 20 min conversation with this law office free of charge to discuss my father's passing and the need for probate. They were very informative and I didn't feel like I was being pressured into getting something I didn't need to pay for. Turns out I don't need to go into probate! read more

I Had a couple of questions about a couple of different situations, I left a message and it was quickly returned. I was connected with Shawn Ervin Who is very helpful in guiding me through my questions and letting me know what options were available to me. I could not ask for more upon initial call. read more

Sent an inquiry regarding a debt collection case. Even though these guys weren't able to help me since it wouldn't have been economically feasible for them, Shawn provided me with great legal advice and actions that I was able to take. This was so much more helpful than the lack of help I've received through the Sacramento small claims court, whom I actually handled the case through. I had to leave the Sacramento court a voicemail and they said they would get back to me within 2 business days, which they still haven't. Send these guys an inquiry and you wont be wasting your time, regardless if you end up working with them or not! read more

I just wanted to let whomever is running this yelp know that after speaking with one of your namesake Lawyers, I felt like I wasn't worth his time or energy. He was coming off a bit cold. I was looking to hire an attorney within the day and unfortunately I'm left to look elsewhere. read more

Thank you CR&E , Shawn was extremely helpful and informative! Highly recommended! I will definitely utilize there services if need be in the future! read more

I submitted a request for a consultation through Yelp, and within 10 minutes I received an email from Shawn Ervin. I gave him a call and he talked me through my complicated problem with no issues. He was able to answer all of my questions over the phone and put my mind at ease about a conservatorship and trust hearing I just received notification about. I ended up not needing to hire an attorney for my case, but I appreciated the consultation and advice and wouldn't hesitate reaching out again and hiring Shawn if I needed help again. read more

The EAP through my work included a legal benefit, with which I got a referral for services from Shawn at a discounted rate. I was thrilled with the service I received. I left Shawn a voicemail the night before, and he got back to me by 8:30 the next morning. Shawn was professional, thorough, and understanding. He gave me great advice so that I was able to stay self-represented (in theory) as I couldn't afford for him to represent me in court. Thanks to the advice from Shawn, I was able to successfully win my case and know that I can contact him if I have any problems down the road, and that I'll continue to get the same level of support that I have before. read more

Mr. Ervin provided me with clear solid advice how to proceed regarding a family trust dispute over beneficiaries, including missing trust documents. I am extremely grateful to him for extending sound legal options to help in resolving these issues. read more

Refuse to handle simple case one court hearing on looking for big cases big money Message me: Jerry, I just spoke to one of our family law attorneys. Unfortuantely, we will not be able to represnt you. You may want to reach out to a few other law firms. read more

I needed legal advice and was pleasantly surprised at how fast Shawn Ervin called me back to discuss my matter. He gave me free advice over the phone, answered all of my questions and did not rush me. Even though I ended up not needing his services, his guidance and advice were much appreciated. I would definitely hire him if needed in the future. read more

I hired Matthew Ritchie to assist me in a legal matter. He was responsive, professional, efficient, and always willing and available to answer my questions. I would definitely hire him again should the need arise. If you are looking for an attorney and don't know where to begin, give this firm a call. read more

I reached out to Shawn Ervin to get some advice on a bad situation I'm having with a tenant leasing my rental home. He responded to my email within a few minutes and provided his office number for me to call. He thoroughly answered all of my questions and gave me some honest advice about finding the ideal kind of representation for my particular case while maintaining that he could represent me if I still wanted. Shawn was incredibly sincere and I will definitely keep his contact information on hand in case I ever require his services in the future. read more

Replies right away. I contacted the office through Yelp and Shawn Ervin called me and gave me some great advice.

I messaged in regards to a custody case and received a response almost immediately then a follow up phone call shortly after with Shawn. I didn't know where to begin with my case and needed to talk to a professional to see what my options were. Shawn answered all my questions and offered incredibly useful advice to me. When I asked about pricing his rate seemed very reasonable. His customer service and response time were so great that if I do end up needing legal help I will definitely be calling Shawn! read more

I called twice and sent two e-mails and received no response or call back

WOW!!! I just got off the phone with Shawn Ervin and what a gem. He was so forthcoming with advice and I was just calling for some information on possibly booking a consult. He advised me on what steps I should take before seeking legal representation. Thank you so much Mr. Ervin. I will definitely be seeking your counsel if the need does arise. read more

Shawn Ervin represented us and helped with an eviction this year. He is knowledgable, easy to work with, and was incredibly helpful in dealing with our difficult situation. He was always available to us, answered emails and calls promptly, and took time to explain things whenever I needed it. I would highly recommend him as an attorney. read more

This is a great business, Matthew handled my case and he was awesome. He was easy for me to reach and on the rare occasion I wasn't able to reach him, he returned my calls and emails right away. He was great at explaining my situation and options to me in a way that I could understand. Would recommend to anyone in search of their services. read more

Shawn was very responsive, professional and understanding. He took the time to answer questions, give good advice and said to call back if I had anymore questions. read more

I contacted Collins, Ritchie & Ervin, LLP regarding the sale of my grandfathers house. He contacted me within 30 mins and answered all of my questions in a concise and friendly manner. I will forever be grateful. Thank you so much. read more

I used CR&E for a bankruptcy case. I could have not been more pleased with my unfortunate situation. All my appointments were kept and the confusing paperwork and principles were made easy to understand. I recommend them for any of your future cases. Fast forward 4 years. I just called Shawn Ervin for documents needed by my home mortgage underwriter. He had them to me right away. Simply the Best. read more

I requested a consultation and received a phone call within minutes. Shawn Ervin was able to answer all of my questions over the phone and offer advice on how to proceed. He was friendly and quick to respond. If I need legal help in the future I'll definitely be calling him back! read more

I am currently dealing with a problem tenant and I was lucky enough to reach out to Shawn Ervin for a consultation. He was very knowledgeable about landlord-tenant law and provided me with crucial information on how to go about resolving my issue which ended up not needing a lawyer. Wow, a law office that is honest and actually does not try to gouge its clients for services that can be done by the client itself. I will definitely be using Shawn next time I need to evict a tenant or need a lawyer to intervene with a tenant issue. read more

they took the time to talk with me and help consult me about legal options . thank you!

The interesting thing about modern life and the Internet, is that Shawn Ervin and I might never meet. However, Shawn and his staff handled a Probate issue for our family efficiently and with integrity. It was very effective doing business with his firm. JW read more

I emailed Ervin over the weekend and he told me to call him, which I did on Monday. His assistant (or whomever) told me he was out to lunch and kicked me over to his VM when I tried to leave a message with this person. I also followed up with an email, to which Ervin promptly replied he was too busy to talk with me. Very frustrating, but I'm glad to have found out before giving him any money. read more

I spoke with Shawn Ervin over the phone about a legal matter that I was going through. He answered all my questions and said he would do additional research and email me what he found. Within an hour of our phone conversation he emailed me more information about the topic and a step by step procedure on what forms I need to file with the court and sheriff. read more

I have known Shawn for many years and I'm constantly impressed by how he uses his broad range of knowledge and experience to great effect in his practice of law. He has helped make complicated legal procedures understandable and untangled complications that have popup up along the way. He is an amazing resource and a solid attorney to have on your side. read more

Matthew Ritchie was very supportive and helpful during my divorce. He is very knowledgeable and easy to work with and I absolutely recommend him. I have since referred others to him and they have had similar experiences. That was definitely money well spent! read more

I was in a situation where I needed to file for custody for my son and I didn't want to go in that situation on my own. I went through my process and came in contact with Mr. Ritchie, he responded to my inquiry very quickly. I explained the situation, both current and prior events and he said he could help me out. Mr. Ritchie made the process simple and easy. Mr. Ritchie always responded in a timely manner to my calls or emails and let me know what was next the entire time. Mr. Ritchie made me feel confident in a system that can be ugly. He help me determine my approach and delivery on how I went about specific situations in my case. Mr. Ritchie was very quick on the paperwork and help my process get completed quickly. Although I hope I never have to go through him again, I would 100% recommend Matthew Ritchie to anyone going through any kind of child custody/support situations. Thanks again Matt!! read more