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    Wonderful attorney who did not hesitate to assist a family experiencing an urgent situation.

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    Darren Kessler is a Black Lives Matter attorney, go to him; generous, sincere and the best !!!

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    Morris Law- A Criminal Defense Firm - Seth Morris walking into court with a client who had all of his charges dismissed

    Morris Law- A Criminal Defense Firm

    (32 reviews)

    North Berkeley

    First, thank you, thank you, thank you, Erica, Fatima, Emily, and the rest of the team. I can never…read moresay thank you enough. I had five DUIs, facing a felony, with 16+ months in jail, plus all the other penalties. I was scared, but the team kept my hopes up. They were always truthful and kept me informed at each step. They were always kind and respectful. That's important to me. All this going on while my husband was deadly ill. So I'll add compassion to that. The team worked their magic. I was sentenced with a misdemeanor and given five months home detention plus other penalties. I'm still shaking. With joy. What a great team. I don't think many others would have had the outcome we had. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Erica, Fatima, Emily, and the rest of the team. I can never say thank you enough. Ramona A

    I never thought I'd be in a situation with the law that would require the assistance of an attorney…read morebut it happened. Thankfully a personal friend of the family referred me to Seth. I could not be more grateful for this referral. There is nothing worse than the feeling of uncertainty when dealing with unfamiliar situations. After speaking with Seth and his team I immediately felt at ease. They were very knowledgeable about my situation and they helped me through every step with weekly updates of my current status. Anytime I had a question they were always available. They are easy to contact and always returned my calls right away. For me this team has gone above and beyond in helping me with my case. I highly recommend their services! Thank you again Seth and team!

    Beckman, Feller & Chang, PC

    Beckman, Feller & Chang, PC

    (9 reviews)

    David Blair is a highly professional, responsive, ethical, and extremely knowledgeable attorney. I…read morewould highly recommend him to anyone in the community, family, or friends without hesitation. He represented me on a case where my previous attorney left me high and dry right before my hearing, and treated me in a manner that was unbecoming. David literally saved my life. He reviewed my case and requested records immediately. I hold a state board license, and he took the extra time to investigate how the accusation would impact my status and provided recommendations within his scope. Most of all he treated me respectfully, listened carefully, and was extremely detail oriented in critically analyzing all aspects of my case. He persistently held numerous conversations with several District Attorneys assigned to my case, and stayed with me for almost 4 years until my case was dismissed. He never lost hope and continued fighting for me. I hold the utmost respect for him and his ethics, compassion, and diligence as a professional and as a human being. My case was dismissed, and my state license unaffected. I have a baby on the way, and due to this amazing outcome I am able to keep my job, house, and benefits! Thank you so much.

    Attorney David A. Blair always responds on a timely manner. He is down to earth and genuinely…read morecares for his clients. He is very accommodating, dependable and trustworthy. Atty. Blair was able to help secure a favorable deal for my son because he is a self-assured lawyer with expertise on criminal defense. We are very glad to have retained his services.

    Law Offices of Gregory J Thoming

    Law Offices of Gregory J Thoming

    (12 reviews)

    West Berkeley

    Mr. Thoming came highly recommended to me. He did a great job on my case and I saw him put in lot…read moremore effort than I see other lawyers put in. My case was very high blood alcohol and involved an accident. I was charged with DUI with high blood alcohol. Mr. Thoming got me a great result of a wet reckless. Mr. Thoming told me what I needed to do right away. By the time I went to court, I had attended many AA meetings and completed many hours of community service. Mr. Thoming was very professional in court and I saw the Judge and DA have a lot of respect for him.

    I was pulled over about a year ago and was facing a DUI conviction. This was supposed to be my 2nd…read moreDUI since I had a prior DUI about 8 years ago. I hired an attorney who did absolutely nothing but was leaning toward me pleading guilty and face the consequences of receiving a 2nd DUI, pay heavy fines, traffic school and of course have your license suspended. I was fortunate enough to get introduced to Gregory Thoming. Greg was a true professional and got to work immediately. He put together a great strategic plan and fought for me all the way and we had what was supposed to be my 2nd DUI conviction reduced to a wet reckless. That is remarkable. I don't know how he managed to pull that but he did it. I am very glad to have come across him as am very happy with the results and his professionalism. Anyone needing a true professional that will fight for you contact Gregory J Thoming. G.O.

    Social Justice Collaborative

    Social Justice Collaborative

    (9 reviews)

    West Berkeley

    I felt as if SSJE tricked me. In the beginning they made it sound like I was lucky to have them,…read morethat everyone was trying to hire them. I was told Gautam Jagannath (the founder) would be representing me, he was who I met with when I first went there, it sounded like a good situation. Until the carpet got pulled from under me: I ended up being set up with a lady working remotely from out of state, who was supposed to then attempt to help me, with extremely limited experience, who had never represented another client with the same kind of case... I ended up dropping them because of this, even after paying them in full in the beginning. I made an attempt to get reimbursement, or even a partial reimbursement, with no response from SSJE. I suggest if you sign a contract with them, you make it extremely clear on what services you will get from them, AND WHO WILL REPRESENT YOU. Don't trust the "...or any other SSJE representative" line, because you may end up screwed like I did. They told me they needed payment in full before accepting me as a client because some people "ended up not paying them" - I wouldn't be surprised if some of those people not paying, experienced something similar to what I experienced. Spend a little more, get someone else who doesn't give you the runaround.

    The Lawyers at SJC are really nice, they are very prompt at getting back to you, they are very…read morehonest, which is really hard to find nowadays. Their prices are WAY below market and they have lots of experience. Thanks for helping me and if I need help again I will call you guys. Thanks.

    Cheasty Cheasty & Malek - Robert Cheasty, with fellow delegates Dr. Frang Chung  & Maxine Yee, visiting hospitals in China  during Medical Tour, 2009

    Cheasty Cheasty & Malek

    (13 reviews)

    Berkeley Hills

    I cannot fully put into words what it was like to experience the physical and emotional devastation…read moreof a life-changing accident. In an instant, everything shifted. I was left not only trying to heal from serious injuries, but also facing a legal system I knew absolutely nothing about. The uncertainty was overwhelming. I feared I wouldn't be treated fairly or receive what I was entitled to as a victim simply because I didn't understand the process. Finding Azadeh Malek Ahmadi changed everything for me. From our very first interactions, she became the steady, trustworthy presence I desperately needed. She took the time to walk me through what to expect, explained each step clearly, and made sure I was prepared without ever making me feel uninformed or vulnerable. At no point did I feel taken advantage of or exposed because of what I didn't know. Instead, I felt confident and reassured that my best interests were being protected. After an accident that altered my life in a matter of seconds, I had very little emotional bandwidth left. Knowing she was handling the legal complexities with skill and integrity allowed me to focus on healing. She advocated for me in a way that was thoughtful, strategic, and aligned with my specific needs and goals. Now that I'm on the other side of the process, I can say without hesitation that I had representation I trusted completely--and still do. Given all the ways this could have gone, I am incredibly grateful that I was guided through it with care and strength, achieving the best outcome possible under my circumstances.

    I reached out to Robert Cheasty a few months ago regarding a claim that I was seeking to file on…read morebehalf of my father. I had just about forgotten that I had even contacted him, when he reached out to me and left a voicemail. I can honestly say that Robert Cheasty has singlehandedly been the most helpful person that I have spoken to in the past few months, and believe me when I say I have reached out to countless attorneys. Not only did Robert Cheasty stay on the phone with me for over half an hour, he was willing to give me advice despite not being able to take my case. Robert referred several others who might have been able to help with my case, and was later available for some more questions that I had. Robert Cheasty has shown more compassion and understanding than many others in his field, especially since he did not simply 'blow me off' because he could not take my claim, like many others have. Much gratitude.

    Darren J Kessler - criminaldefense - Updated May 2026

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