Dave Crow is the "real deal"His goal is to help tenants advocate for their rights.He has an excellent grasp of the law especially tenant landlord law.He has the upmost integrity and doesn't hesitate in telling you the truth upfront. read more

I could not recommend Dave more. He helped me negotiate a buyout agreement far larger than I ever could have imagined after I learned that my landlord was moving into my unit. I could tell from just my first two conversations with him, before I was even a client of his, that he truly cares about tenants. He also charges a fraction of the cost of a typical lawyer. I am so appreciative! read more

Dave was able to answer a number of questions I had concerning harassment by my landlord. He gave me valuable advice about what I could do in my situation. Highly recommended! read more

Highly recommend Crow & Rose. Unlike other firms where you only speak with an intake specialist, Dave Crow personally called me and gave me a detailed consultation--completely free. He was kind, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to, explaining my possible legal paths forward clearly and honestly. I never felt rushed or pressured, and I genuinely appreciated his time and expertise. read more

Called and had a quick consultation regarding my issue. Dave was super friendly and gave solid feedback. I will definitely hire him in the future for further work down the line. read more

After talking with a couple of attorneys who wanted a lot of money for a brief consultation of my case, this company was a valuable source of advise and information in helping me understand my rights in CA as a tenant. The company refused to take money for consultation and briefing, yet provided all the legal references I could quote to mitigate my losses from renting with an unprofessional rental company. read more

An absolute pleasure and relief to work with Dave on a complicated tenant scenario we have found ourselves in. His candor, down to earth sensibility, knowledge and dedication was so refreshing and helpful. Cant recommend him higher. read more

Thank you Dave Crowe! In this crazy world we are living in where landlords / property managers are trying to keep as much of a tenant's security deposit as possible, Dave will give you the straight answers you need -- for a free initial consult. I felt so much more comfortable and confident after speaking with him. He is up to date on issues, and is really easy to talk to. Highly recommend! read more

Dave is an amazing attorney to work with. Not only does he know the complex issues involved with tenancy inside and out, but he is very well respected across the rental community. He also sits as a tenant representative on the SF Rent Board, so you know he is up to date on all the issues. I had Dave help me review a settlement agreement to vacate my apartment. His services were very reasonable, very prompt, and most of all, protected me against the inherent risk involved in the process. The entire process was a success and Dave helped me every step of the way. Long story short, Dave is a stand up guy and a great model for attorneys far and wide! read more

Just had a quick consult with Dave Crow via telephone. If you're having tenant issues in SF, they're the only ones to call. Previously, I'd spoken with other tenant lawyers who didn't seem to care about my situation: one in particular stood out. This other lawyer set up an appointment, then was an hour late. He didn't listen to my questions, got me confused with another client, and was out and out rude. Emails were sent with one sentence replies. But we're not talking about the other guy. We're talking about Dave Crow. Dave is a top notch, all around good guy. He listens, provides clear answers, is upfront about his pricing. I want a lawyer who is easy to work with, who will represent me as a person of worth, not another number. Dave Crow is that guy. Check out their website - they've got a treasure trove of resources for you to read that are informative and entertaining. Seriously: they're the one you want to represent you. read more

Crow and Rose was recommended to us by another attorney well-versed in Ellis evictions (see my Alamo Square review - http://www.yelp.com/biz/alamo-square-san-francisco#hrid:2R145x1-8c79XnC2Rewscg). Though we ultimately did not engage David Crow and his office, he gave us very staid and sober advice (in essence, he was being a good lawyer) about our predicament. Basically - unless you're elderly or disabled under Ellis, and the landlord that's evicting you and following Ellis to the letter of the law in your eviction, you pretty much should start looking for another place to live. The first consultation call -- at least for us -- was free. And he came highly recommended by another attorney whom we respected greatly. *And* his firm focuses on tenants exclusively -- unlike other firms which may represent both landlords and tenants... read more

I engaged Dave Crow recently to help me respond to an Owner Move In eviction notice. Dave was very responsive and reasonable (in his advice and his billing) and realistic. He was referred to me by a friend with very high standards (who had a very different landlord-tenant situation that Dave helped him with). He knows how the Rent Board works and he knows about many of the landlord attorneys in SF; this sort of knowledge can be very valuable in negotiations. Just as important, I felt good hiring Dave Crow because I felt he was sincere and honorable (and many attorneys are not) and because he provides a valuable community service for which he doesn't charge: his blog (http://crowandrose.com/tenants-rights-blog-evict-this/). I would definitely recommend Dave Crow to a friend. read more

Dave Crowe is an incredibly knowledgeable Tennant's attorney who does a great job of empowering his clients. I contacted him as outside council regarding some shady things a master tenant had done. Facts of law were communicated and every scenario was discussed. He gave me confidence heading into a tough situation and it payed off tremendously. I highly recommend! read more

Dave is truly passionate about helping tenants fighting for their rights! I gave Dave's firm a call and he returned my call within minutes. I was seeking legal advice about disputes with my landlord and he was glad to help provide answers and guidance for me, even though it was such a small case for him to take on and recommended me to save my money. I could tell he genuinely does his job to help people out. I would highly recommend reaching out to Dave for anyone seeking a tenant attorney. read more

Dave is professional, responsive and genuinely interested in making sure you keep a roof over your head. Definitely recommend him, but I hope a situation doesn't arise that you need him. read more

I can't thank Crow and Rose enough!!! Their guidance was nothing short of helpful and to make the long story short, it's OVER!!! I would have been SO extremely lost without their help and patience!!! So again, THANK YOU so much!!!!!!!!! read more

Dave called me today after I had contacted his office about a problem I was having. I received a very fast response. He was very very helpful and gave me a lot of useful information that help me out with no charge. He seemed to genuinely care about my situation and he took the time to answer all my questions and made sure I understood my rights. If my landlord keeps giving me a hard time I will definitely be contacting Dave again and use his service to help me with my situation. And if anyone else that I know asks for recommenations I would definitely point them in this direction, to Dave! read more

Posted on behalf of Larry Brown, who has been a client of Dave Crow: I first met Dave Crow at the San Francisco Tenants Union in the Mission District in 2007. He was working as a pro bono counselor for the Union. Dave was also a lawyer in the city specializing in helping renters with all kinds of problems with landlords. Dave and I became friends because he was honest, truthful, and very professional. Later when I needed legal advice after the death of my landlord of thirty years Dave Crow was the logical choice. It was always comforting to know a trustworthy professional that knew the landlord/tenant legal and illegal issues. Dave always evaluated both sides of the arguments and always let me decide what to do and how to respond civilly. Dave was always prompt in responding to questions and inquires about possible outcomes. I recommended Dave to a friend who had similar landlord/tenant problems and will continue to do so. I would recommend Dave Crow as excellent in his field and extremely reassuring in his professional approach. Larry E. Brown West Sacramento, CA Jan 2014 read more

Dave called me for a quick consult about a landlord issue that I inquired about an hour earlier. He was helpful, professional and empathetic in his answers. I will be calling him for any follow up help that I need. read more

Dave Crow was effective in winning my settle AND efficient with the billing-time where he charged me as little as possible. I truly believe his generosity and commitment to his clients are as large as he is in height and as booming as his voice. It is apparent that he is dedicated to social justice and values the ethical rights of Tenant Law. The moment I called him, he was focused on my case as if he had no other clients or family - however - he reached my settlement over the weekend while he was on vacation with his loved ones. This is who you want on your side. Most importantly, he evoked authority and a no non-sense grip over the Plaintiff's attorney. To this day, when a landlord attempts to maliciously scam me out of money or my lease, they immediately stop when their lawyer hears his name. I will continue to hire Crow and Rose, and, I highly recommend their team. read more

Dave Crow was referred by another San Francisco tenant attorney. We were dealing with an owner move in eviction, the owner was originally relatively easy to work with, so we thought we could manage any negotiations on our own. But after they hired a difficult attorney (don't get me started on how unprofessional and rude the landlord's attorney was) we needed help fast. Dave was responsive and helped us come to a reasonable resolution quickly. Losing your home is frustrating, but having someone like Dave Crow on your side makes it one step easier. If you are dealing with a potential owner move in (OMI) eviction in San Francisco, call him ASAP, we would have saved ourselves a lot of frustration if we called for his help earlier. read more

I have a very complicated and unusual situation with my landlord. Dave helped me sort it out and achieve the result I wanted. He knows SF landlord/tenant law very well (I believe he is on the Rent Board himself) and has tons of real-world experience to bring to your situation. He gave me key information that was essential to my own situation, that I had no idea existed. Dave responds quickly, and does not tack on extra hours as some lawyers do. He is sympathetic but realistic, and collaborates well. I believe he is honest and ethical - certainly his rates are relatively very reasonable. I have had to work with various lawyers (maybe 6 or 8) in my life, and Dave is in the top rank in my experience. Oh, I forgot to mention - a few years ago I had engaged another lawyer regarding the same matter (and at the same hourly rate as Dave) and it turned out that he gave me all kinds of bad advice! He was a nice guy (who I had known socially) but he didn't know a fraction of what Dave knows about this area of law. I wish I had engaged Dave Crow then - but I'm lucky I had him now! read more

Dave is an upstanding and quality attorney. Cannot say enough good things about the guy. I originally found him via his blog posts regarding tenant rights. Over the past year he gave me tons of free legal advice regarding our rental house, which was originally going to be sold, but 6 months later we were served with an OMI Owner's Move In Eviction. Dave was so generous with his time and advice over a 6 month period, that I had to convince him to let me hire him. He said I could probably get through it on my own as it was not too complicated, but I really wanted to officially hire him to compensate him for all is past advice and services. I HIGHLY recommend Dave. He was great to work with and makes attorneys look saintly. His fees are ridiculously fair and you will serve yourself well to work with him. He just makes a tough situation so much more palatable, easy and smooth. read more

As many sadly know, dealing with housing issues in SF can be incredibly frustrating and difficult. Finding legal help these days can be just as much of a nightmare. Lawyers aren't taking new cases and don't have the time to help; they have plenty of business. That sad, Solvejg Rose took the time to give me great advice about my potential case and even did a little research to double check the situation....even though I hadn't even hired the team yet. I really hope that I don't have to go to the housing board to deal with this issue, but if I do I will absolutely call on them for help. In a sea of frustration, I am so grateful for some humanity. read more

Super helpful - had a consultation call about a case that ended up not being within Dave's jurisdiction, but nevertheless he talked me through it, was kind and funny, and gave me great advice. Thanks a bunch! read more

I was referred to David Crow as one of the best tenant representatives in the City, which is going through an upheaval in housing. David Crow was one of the most direct, responsive, honest, and tenant thoughtful attorneys out there. He spoke to me in a direct way, laid out the options, and gave advice on how to protect myself and family. I have asked him to represent me in the negotiations and drafting of our agreement. I also appreciated that Mr. Crow understood the personal injury portion of the case was outside his area of expertise and for the referral to PI experts. read more

Truly professional. I highly recommend utilizing their knowledge if you ever find yourself in a tenants rights situation. They care about people. You can feel secure that you received the best legal representation if you choose Crow & Rose. read more

I was dealing with a disastrous situation with a co-tenant and got some amazing advice over the phone, two phone calls. Very polite and thoughtful, I also highly recommend their blog online for tips and resources on common problems for renters. read more

Superb! Gave the best of advice and himself asked me to not to spend money on him as the case was straight forward in my favor! Amazing

I called over the weekend having landlord issues. He gave me a free consultation and explain my situation....What a great guy, he definitely does his job and he's a great man. He said "there's a lot of bad landlord out there." He is such a good person and I really do believe he's better than that 1 review. read more

I had a relatively simple case I needed consulting for. Mr. Crow was absolutely professional, empathetic, and most of all, informative. While my case didn't need representation, Mr.Crow went out of his way to give me advice that ultimately changed the outcome. Best of all, I was not charged for his advice. I am a truly appreciative client. Highly recommended. read more

Dave Crow is a true crusader in tenants rights. Even though my case was too small for him to take on, he offered some clarity and guidance on my case- for free! He's aggressive, we'll read, fair, and passionate about landlord/tenant issues, security deposits, and evictions. He is going to fight for your rights! read more

I would suggest Dave Crow to anyone needing serious landlord help. Dave helped me with a buy out process and he was there every step of the way. He listened to me patiently, answered questions and concerns, and I know he got me much more money than I could have gotten on my own. The landlords are only out for their own best interest so you should do the same. MOST IMPORTANTLY, I trust Dave Crow. You get what you pay for and Dave Crow is worth every penny. The landlords did what they had to do and I did what I had to do with the help and guidance of Dave Crow. I feel very fortunate to have been able to work through the buy out process with such a noble person. read more

Dave is great! I gave him a call and in 10 minutes he gave me more help than a month worth of Googling. Super friendly and of course with a deep knowledge in the field of San Francisco tenant law. read more

Dave Crow has helped me and several of my friends with owner move in evictions. He is sharp, grounded, and caring. I highly recommend him! I work in a different type of law and I am also a healer so I can read people. He has a very high level of integiety. A great soul. read more

Dave Crow called me back based on a web inquiry I submitted on their site. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. Even though he said I don't have much legal recourse (i.e. he wasn't going to make money off me), he spent quite a while on the phone explaining other options. read more

Crow knows what he is talking about. Really helpful tenant attorney. He spent time on the phone discussing options available, and directed me to the Tenant's Union get comparative information, which was super helpful. Check out and sign up for his blog: Evict this! I know I'll need a tenant's attorney soon with the duplicity of my landlord. I'll be hiring Crow. read more

Just got off the phone with Dave Crow who kindly provided me with a quick phone consultation. As I'm located in Oakland he gave me some referrals since he thought I would be better served by an attorney more familiar with the laws here. He also spent a good chunk of time just speaking with me about my issue and offering his take on it. What a decent human being! If you live in SF and are looking for a tenants rights attorney, I urge you to call him. read more

Dave was very helpful in my case against my landlord. He considered my financial situation when deciding what he would charge me. His first consultation over the phone was free. He guided me sensibly through the process of working with my landlord. First, he tried to mediate the problems the landlord and I were having by approaching the situation with a very conciliatory tone. However, the landlord, by nature of her nasty personality, was still having none of it, so he became more aggressive as time progressed. He was able to set up a situation and a trail of paperwork showing that we really had gone to every length to make compromises. His letters to the landlord and her indignant lawyer-husband were concise, direct, and fair. Also, Dave let me express my full frustrations about the situation whenever I needed to, and he was able to extrapolate the critical information from what I said. He guided me through to the point where he wrote a demand letter for my security deposit, and then he gave me great advice for making simple, easy, and inexpensive preparations for small claims court (A lawyer isn't allowed in small claims court so he wouldn't have been able to go with me). I highly recommend Dave Crow. He is very solution-oriented and practical. Definitely use him if you want to solve the problem and not continuously inflame it, like my landlord's husband did. read more

Dave is the best. He knows the law so well and gave me great advice and resources for my small claims case. He really cares. Definitely recommend him. read more