I was going through a divorce using a different attorney. After a little more than a year, with…read morenext to nothing done, I found the Harris Law Office who is a family operated firm. My case was messy due to previous incompetent attorney and the Harris's decide to take my case. Laurel and Cindy Harris are mother and daughter. They are a dynamic duo! Tough as nails and extremely competent. Laurel was able to clean up the mess from my former attorney and move things along. She is a strong litigator and will fight like hell. She is very detail-oriented, strategic and a fighter (I can't stress this enough!!) and we prevailed! If I could give 10 stars, I would!

I can't say enough wonderful things about Laurel Harris. She is above and beyond exceptional. She…read moreoffered counsel consultation regarding a sensitive and stressful matter--and was generous with her time. She is an attorney who will go above and beyond for you. Her obvious commitment is to the well being of those she represents. I will gladly refer to her often to colleagues and friends.

Vanessa was able to step in quickly and assertively when my ex tried to suddenly move my 2 kids out…read moreof state without my consent. Even though we had little time to act, she came to our rescue and was able to not only keep my kids here, but increase my parental time with them. She even got me consideration for extra expenses I had blindly been paying thru the years. Truth be told, I had gotten into the habit of just caving in to whatever my ex wanted, but Vanessa helped me see that my approach was not only bad for me, it was bad for my kids. This is the 1st time since my divorce I feel like I have an true ally and a fair custody arrangement. My kids and I can't thank her enough.

My experience with Vanessa was excellent. She is professional, efficient, and very personable…read more Without her help I know that I would not have had the successful outcomes that I had with my case both in and out of court. I highly recommend McKinnon Law Firm and I'm so grateful. Paul

Unfortunately, my opinion of this law firm has changed, and I can no longer recommend their…read moreservices. Michaela and her team were attentive and proactive at the beginning of my case, but after I paid the second retainer, I noticed a clear decline in communication and effort. Michaela frequently solicits business from vulnerable women in a social media group that I am in, and I regret that I fell victim to this practice. Over time, it became evident that my case was being neglected, which ultimately led me to hire a new attorney to correct and complete the work that should have been handled by her team. After receiving my second retainer, they provided little to no attention to my case, were delayed in filing key paperwork, and my new lawyer even noted concern, stating she could see why I chose to terminate Michaela's services. Despite their lack of follow-through, the firm only refunded about 10% of my payment.

Nobody ever wants to find themselves looking for a family law attorney. However, if you're in the…read moreposition where you need one, I could not recommend Michaela enough. This woman knows the law forwards and backwards. Michaela could name case laws off the top of her head. She could name family law codes on the spot without hesitation. She would do this actively, in court, and off the cuff. The confidence and powerful presence she had was palpable. She knew EVERYONE down to the bailiffs. I was in awe every single time we left the courthouse. I was fortunate enough to have Michaela help me navigate through one of the darkest seasons of my life. She was determined to keep myself and my children safe. That was her top priority. She refused to let me accept flimsy offers which would not protect my children and me long term. Michaela doesn't only think about what's best now, she thinks about the best course of action to maintain continuity 10 years from now. Michaela ensures, as best as humanly possible, I will not need to be a repeat client. Simply speaking, to Michaela, that means she did her job properly and up to her own ridiculously high standards. She would not waver until she secured a stable future for us. You won't find that kind of integrity in most law offices. She is extremely direct, and she will be the first to admit her delivery can be intense. But you have to remember, with 36 years experience under her belt, she's a no nonsense, cut to the chase, and not entertaining what she knows is futile just for billable hours, type-of-attorney. In the end, I won HUGE on EVERY issue brought before the court. Michaela kept my expectations grounded. She under promised and then immediately proceeded to over deliver. The court order was beyond my wildest dreams and far surpasses what is the "norm" for SD County. This was after it being my ex whom filed first, which can often give the petitioner (my ex) an edge. Michaela said, "hold my legal pad" and came in like a wrecking ball. Over the 18 months we were in court, my ex was also ordered to pay about 95% of my attorneys fees. She is the ambassador of FAFO. Michaela dog walked my ex's attorney (from a well known firm) so bad that he ended up hiring a new firm towards the end. Once the new firm was involved, Michaela was able to mediate a very favorable settlement for me. I truly hope you never need Michaela. But if you do, she should be the only person you consider. She will always put you and your children's safety first above everything. That kind of peace is priceless, especially when she gets your ex to fund it.

I hired Erica Bloom to represent me in a custody matter, and unfortunately my experience was…read moreextremely disappointing. While some of the written paperwork she prepared was acceptable, I did not feel effectively represented in the courtroom. During hearings, there were multiple times when the judge asked questions and she redirected them to me rather than advocating or responding on my behalf. As a client who hired legal representation, I expected my attorney to speak and advocate for my position in court. Communication throughout the case was also frustrating. There were several instances where my emails went unanswered, leaving me unsure about strategy and next steps in my case. At the same time, I was billed for nearly every email or minor interaction, which made communication feel both difficult and expensive. This case involved custody and one of the most stressful periods of my life, as I was fighting for my children and their well-being. During such a critical and emotional time, I expected my attorney to take the matter seriously and provide strong guidance and advocacy. Unfortunately, I often felt that the seriousness of the situation was not reflected in the level of representation I received. Considering the cost of representation--approximately $400 per hour and around $20,000 in total fees--I expected a significantly higher level of advocacy and professionalism. During the last court hearing, she did not appear in person, despite my clear preference to attend a custody hearing in person rather than online. This added to my overall concern about the level of representation and commitment to my case. Overall, I did not feel that the level of representation matched the cost of the services. Legal representation is supposed to provide guidance, advocacy, and support during stressful situations, and unfortunately that was not my experience here. I ultimately felt that I was advocating for myself more than my attorney was advocating for me. For anyone seeking legal representation in a custody case, I would strongly encourage taking the time to find an attorney who is highly communicative, proactive, and fully prepared to advocate on your behalf in court. Based on my experience, I would not recommend her services.

I normally don't write Yelp reviews, but after reading Karen B.'s review of Erica Bloom, I felt…read morecompelled to share my perspective. I am actually the ex-husband Karen referred to in her review, and I want to set the record straight. I hired Erica to represent me in a very difficult family matter, and she did an outstanding job. In fact, thanks to her skill and dedication, we won the case outright. Erica guided me through a complex and emotional process, explained everything clearly, and was a powerful advocate on my behalf. I noticed that Karen's review included a lot of legal jargon -- that is likely because she is an attorney herself. However, from my personal experience, Erica is the professional you want by your side if you are facing a challenging divorce or custody dispute. She is compassionate, thorough, and fights hard for her clients. I highly recommend Erica to anyone who needs an attorney who will protect their rights and help them navigate a difficult situation.

My case was a move away motion to my home country in Europe with my daughter. The moment I met…read moreFlor, I knew I would be in excellent hands. Flor dealt with my case with the utmost professionalism and dedication. She listened with so much care and consideration, attentive to details, she was always very responsive and extremely communicative to all my questions and concerns. Flor legally advised and wisely guided me every single step of the way. She worked days, weeks and months tirelessly from filing the motion to move, to FCS mediation, to evidentiary hearings and compiling discovery documentation to the final trial and judgement hearings. It was a painful, lengthy 6-month process that I couldn't have been able to get through if it was not for Flor's determination and perseverance and tactful insights throughout the entire process. Flor always set clear expectations and worked diligently to ensure everything went as smoothly as possible. On a personal level, I am eternally grateful and so thankful to Flor for everything she has done for my daughter, my family, for having faith in the better good. Thank you Flor de Maria, you are a blessing to us.

I am pleased to say Flor has completely restored our faith in an attorney that has her clients best…read moreinterest at heart. She not only listens but hears you. She is professional understanding trustworthy compassionate and thorough. Thank you could never say enough for what she's done for our family. We plan to only reach out to her when we need legal counsel in the future. She is very affordable and fair with her services.

I found Monica on yelp so it is only fitting I give my review on here as well. She is the best…read moredecision to go with! Monica is worth E.V.E.R.Y. penny! She suggests ways to be cost effective as well. She is always in contact. She listens to your opinions and definitely asks for your needs/suggestions. She asks questions and she gathers the facts and truths and of course that overcomes the lies from the other party's side. She has her ducks in a row and definitely ready at court. You would want Monica on your team.

I hope she does for agreement divorce case. She does only prenups. However, she advised me all what…read moreI needed, she even responded on weekend. I like her so much. She is a professional but also she has a good heart. Thx for your time.

Laura was incredibly helpful as we parted ways out of court. She helped us create an MSA (marriage…read moresettlement agreement) that we still use to go back to what we legally agreed on. The great thing is that you get a legally binding document that covers most things you might fight about in the future. 2 years later we have still managed to stay out of court and Laura's advice and non-partisan space she held for us were critical in helping to dissolve the marriage. Highly recommend this service for anyone who doesn't want to bankrupt themselves in court. To add on to this, it still took a year for the California courts to legally end the marriage. Had nothing to with this business but it surprised me, even though Laura did say it could take a while.

Laura was very helpful and was able to answer all of my questions about my upcoming divorce and…read morechild custody. She definitely made me feel more relieved!

I DO NOT recommend BLSAPC (Beatrice and Snyder). They ripped me off. I paid them a retainer, and…read moreafter receiving only 2 emails, I realized they were no good, and asked to severe the retainer, expecting to receive a refund. It was only then that they told me that they not only spent through the whole retainer, they actually had another bill for several more thousand dollars. They refused to tell me how they spend more than 8h of billable time. When I asked them to reconsider their bill, they refused. i needed a layer to protect me from this firm. DO NOT use this firm. You will regret it!!

Just wanted to say thanks to Robert Garland and Gina Amparan. Only at the beginning of my divorce,…read moreso far I am really happy with my A TEAM!!! Gina always keeps me in the loop with everything that Robert is doing, just feel really confident with my team. Thank you again