Counselor Goodman shepherded me through the process of successfully petitioning for the sealing of…read morean arrest record. She did so with the utmost professionalism, and her and her staff (esp. Natalia) proved communicative and patient throughout. Highly recommend without reservation.

A deeply compassionate and caring criminal defense attorney who truly listens and communicates with…read moreclarity and empathy, ensuring the client feels heard, informed, and supported throughout the entire process. In the courtroom, Jacqueline Goodman is confident, articulate, and relentless in their pursuit of truth and justice--providing not just strong legal representation, but genuine peace of mind during some of life's most difficult moments. Offers incredible value--not just in results, but in the time, attention, and care given every step of the way.

I would like to sincerely thank Jennifer for her dedication, professionalism, and support in…read morehelping us resolve our case. For nine years, my family and I endured harassment from our neighbor. After carefully searching for an attorney, we were fortunate to find Jennifer, who was willing to take our case. From the beginning, she took the time to understand the details, carefully reviewed the evidence, and worked diligently to find solutions and guide us through the legal process. After approximately four months, the judge granted a five-year restraining order. This outcome has brought our family a tremendous sense of relief. We finally feel safe again and can begin living our normal lives without the constant fear and stress we experienced for so long. Jennifer, thank you again for your hard work, patience, and commitment to our case. We truly appreciate everything you have done for our family. If you are looking for an attorney, I highly recommend contacting Jennifer. She is professional, dedicated, and genuinely cares about her clients. A++++++++++ Highly recommended!

I see that she responds to reviews within 30 min. I wish she was that responsive to her clients…read more ------------------------ I wish I could give negative stars. My experience was so disappointing that I genuinely hope this was an isolated situation and not how she treats all of her clients. In March 2025, I was helping a family member find a DUI attorney. I met with two lawyers and chose her because our initial consultation went extremely well. She was friendly, affordable, and very confident that she could get the hit and run charge dismissed. During that meeting, I explained that I would be helping manage the case and relaying information to my family member. She asked him directly if he consented to that arrangement and he said yes. For the first few weeks, communication was decent. This was my first experience dealing with a DUI case, so I had a lot of questions. As time went on, responses became slower and slower, sometimes taking several days or even a week. One interaction that really stood out was when I asked how my family member could obtain a temporary license. Instead of answering the question, she responded with, "I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic." I was genuinely asking for guidance and found the response unnecessarily rude and dismissive. After that, she informed me that she would only communicate directly with my family member going forward. While I respected that decision, it felt odd considering we had already discussed my involvement during the initial consultation and received my family member's consent. Over the following months, my family member repeatedly told me that he was having difficulty getting responses from her regarding the status of his case. Then, approximately nine months later, he told me that she had been completely unresponsive for about six weeks. He needed information about getting his license reinstated and didn't know what paperwork was required or what steps he needed to take. Since we couldn't get a response, I started researching the case myself. I looked up the case information on the court's website and was shocked to discover that there was an active warrant associated with the case. I called the court to confirm, and they told me the warrant was related to a missing Statement of Assets form. Unfortunately, our calls and messages continued to go unanswered. Out of desperation, I sent an inquiry through Yelp posing as a potential new client. Amazingly, I received a response within ten minutes. I scheduled a consultation and then explained who I was and that she was already representing my family member. She was understandably upset that I had contacted her that way, but I explained that we had exhausted every other method of communication. During that conversation, she stated that the case was already completed. I was confused because there was still an active warrant showing on the court record. Only after that conversation did she contact my family member and send him the required form. What surprised me even more was that my family member ultimately had to go to court himself to submit the paperwork, even though that's the lawyer's job. Had I not taken the initiative to investigate the case on my own, my family member could have continued driving without knowing there was an active warrant associated with his case. If you're considering hiring this attorney, I would strongly encourage you to do your research and make sure you're comfortable with the level of communication you can expect. My experience left me feeling frustrated, disappointed, and concerned about how the case was handled.

Attorney Katie met with my son the morning of his court hearing. She was able to get my child out…read moreof juvenile hall and back home. She's a total professional top of her game. If you need a good juvenile lawyer, look no further! She was highly recommended by 2 other notable lawyers. She is responsive and knowledgeable. I trust her with my kid so can you.

I highly recommend Katie Walsh for your Child who is…read moreTrustworthy,Confident,knowledgeable,and Honest.Thank you Katie for presenting our son and helped us to reach the best outcome!you will always have a special place in our Hearts!!! Parent of Juvenile.

Literally the best attorney ever. Second review because she deserves it. Are there awards for…read moreattorneys - how can I nominate her? Barbara will know your case inside and out, and she will do her job. Sadly, many attorneys do not. Feel free to reach out to me for details - I wish I found her ten years ago. If you need an amazing attorney, HIRE HER! You will not find better.

After getting a same day response from Barbara, we set up a call the same day. Immediately, she…read moreassessed the possibilities of my situation and quickly analyzed info she was able to obtain while on the phone. She answered my questions with the competence and confidence of a very experienced attorney who knows well the ins and outs of Family Law. I was very impressed with how much she covered in such a short amount of time. Highly recommend her if you need expert guidance in Family Law.

Avoid this attorney at all costs. She is incompetent, dishonest, and has no regard for her clients…read more She took my business partner's money, made empty promises, and then vanished for three weeks due to her own personal issues, leaving the entire family in a state of panic and stress. She failed to file essential court documents, jeopardizing everything. We will be reporting her to the California State Bar to initiate disbarment proceedings and will actively spread the word about her fraudulent behavior. Protect yourself--do not hire this attorney.

I was referred to Linda K Frieder through a work benefit, it allowed for a consultation and I was…read moreable to consult with Linda on a very difficult lease/roommate situation. Before speaking with Linda, I felt hopeless as every person I spoke to (even in the legal profession) repeated that there was nothing to be done. Not only did Linda pull from a very recent client experience she imparted knowledge that ultimately gave me the direction and hope I needed to proceed. Linda's advice has been invaluable.

Caryn sounds very direct and knowledgeable without being overbearing. I called her for a…read moreconsultation for a potential "situation" I may be confronted with. She shared with me her thoughts and considering it was a fee free interaction - it was not a hurried, up in a blur conversation compared to the other fee-free consultations I had with others. It was very insightful. I hope that the potential situation will not escalate, but if it does, I will be able to be more confident with Ms Nguyen on my side. Fellow yelpers - thank you for your comments. These directed me to Caryn!

Caryn is an incredibly helpful, intelligent, and sage advisor. I went to her to make a family trust…read moreseveral years ago, and each time I visit her, she gives me the wisest advice without ever seeming pushy. I particularly appreciate her philosophy when it comes to drafting wills and trusts; she writes documents that are reader- and layperson-friendly because she wants to make sure anyone, not just lawyers, can read one of her wills and understand it. She explains your options and the laws governing your options thoroughly while helping you think through your possibilities. She also gives the reasoning behind various options. Her clarity and ability to connect and decipher what I most needed continue to impress me. Plus ~ her fees were really reasonable!

Sabrina is an excellent lawyer, both caring & sharp. I had a complicated expungement case; chose…read moreher after interviewing several lawyers. Her legal expertise & dedication spoke for itself at the hearing which resulted in an expungement. She is an elite in her class & knows her stuff!

Mrs. Darwish made navigating the judicial system a very simple process. I had to transfer my case…read morefrom Californian to Utah which can be very complicated and frustarating, especially when your dealing with the courts and the DMV. She handled my case fast and efficiently with the utmost professionalism. The only regret I have is not contacting her sooner. Many thanks to you Mrs. Darwish

One thing I wanted to add but couldn't because of the character limit for my first review…read more.. This is not me trying to diss Google reviews or act like Yelp is perfect. Yelp has its own issues too. But in my experience -- especially with law firms, mechanic shops, rental-related services, healthcare specialties, and other service-based businesses -- Google reviews can be very misleading. Some businesses have nearly perfect Google ratings, but when you look closer, some of the reviews feel like bots, fake reviews, or paid reviews. Then you check Yelp and the picture looks completely different. For example, I came across a law firm with nearly perfect Google reviews, but on Yelp, that same firm averaged around 3 stars. Other locations for the same firm were closer to 1-2 stars, with detailed complaints that sounded much more like real customer experiences. Another tip for fellow Yelpers searching for lawyers: if a law firm has no negative reviews anywhere -- not on Google, Yelp, Avvo, Facebook, or any other platform -- that's a red flag to me. You really think they met every client's expectations? Every single time? Yo..let's not be naive lol. That doesn't mean every negative review is fair, and it doesn't mean every positive review is fake. But I've learned to actually study the content of both. What are people complaining about? What are they praising? Would those issues matter to you? And honestly, this applies to a lot of services -- not just law firms.but mechanics, doctors, therapists, contractors... oh yes, contractors are a big one. I'll have to write a whole separate review for the contractors I've used while remodeling and flipping houses. Different day. So no, I don't blindly trust Google reviews. I'm not saying Yelp is perfect, but Yelp gave me a better sense of the full picture. I hope this helps a mom, a dad, or a family, because some of these services and reviews we rely on are not as simple as finding who has the best tacos.

To respond back to this attorney. I hired this attorney for trial representation and at the very…read morelast minute at the courthouse she refused to go into the courtroom and pressured me to settle without any prior discussion. I want to make it clear that she did not give me the option to either settle or litigate. She simply said that "if we go in there we will lose." She also stated that flight tickets are $40, which was false and completely far off the actual price of tickets to fly to Texas from California and vice versa. She claimed that she was giving me something better than what the judge was giving me without any evidence. She also stated that Judges cannot interfere with a parent relocating out of state, which was also a lie as they can, if the relocation blocks the child from being able to see the other parent. I even informed her that when the opposing counsel told the judge she wants to relocate, the judge looked at her in disbelief like "what are we doing?" This comment went over her head. She ultimately robbed me of my right to trial by pursuing and pressuring something that was against my wishes. I confronted her about it and she said it was my inability to understand while it was actually her inability to litigate. If she could not litigate my case, she should've declined to take it altogether rather than taking my money and doing something that was against my wishes. All she did was mediate both parties even though she was not hired to be a mediator. This goes against her own fiduciary duty to the client, who was myself at the time. It appeared that she became lazy and felt uncomfortable litigating and going against my opponent in court. She should not be taking contested cases. To sum it up, based on my experience, she will take your money but not actually put effort into litigating your case in front of the judge.