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.

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.

Recommended to me by another attorney that I use…read more Did great work for me. Tremendous, defending me against a nasty litigious ex. I am confident she would be equally good for a plaintiff. I think she was very fair to me on fees, as expensive as my whole 3 year nightmare was.

Suzanne is such a good attorney. I retained her many years ago (she did a great job then) and when…read moreI contacted her about some new issues she picked up right where we left off. She is very honest, helpful and very easy to work with.

Based on good internet reviews, I wanted to hire Samin to help me with my divorce, but she wasn't…read moretaking new clients. So I worked with her colleague, Elizabeth. Elizabeth provided great service and information in a timely, professional manner. At some point, she announced she was leaving the practice, for reasons I don't know. So I was transferred to Samin. Samin and I met over zoom a few times. She was friendly, informative and helpful. Then we decided that mediation wasn't working and I needed to take my husband to divorce trial. So I hired her to represent me instead of on a consultation basis. That's when things started going wrong. Over the next few months, it became harder to get in touch with her. Email responses would take 3-4 business days. Her paralegal was helping me put together forms to file (FL-150) but edits back and forth would take days to come back for my review, wheras I made sure I always returned my part within 1 business day to them. It took 2 1/2 months for her firm to complete the form and file it!!! All the while I was losing out on having the form filed for the purpose of retro spousal support. More than once when they returned the forms for my review there were errors, some glaring, which required more time on my part, more emails back and forth and -yup- more time billed to me. So one day I called the office to express my anger and frustration at the process and asked for a call back so we could talk live instead of email. I never got a call back!! Four business days later I got a stern email. Never was there an explanation or apology for why I couldn't get them to speed up or attend to my case. At one point, Samin told me it was my fault for changing my mind (for 24 hours) and telling her that I thought I might try mediation again instead of court, but then told her never mind and to proceed. Divorce is messy-it is normal to have doubts and 2nd thoughts. Instead of telling me that it's MY fault that the process is taking so long, maybe guide me through the pros and cons of each option and have a little sympathy. Plus, that mixed message only accounted for 2 business days. Not the 2 1/2 months that it took to get that form finished. After feeling ignored, underserved, overwhelmed and uncared for, I finally pulled the trigger and let Samin go. I hired Honorable Legal Services-DeAnn Salcido, who has been phenomenal. Attentive at every step, incredibly informative, educational. She gives me notes, articles with highlights an annotations for me to read. She explains my options clearly. She responds in 1-2 days every time. We've done multiple zoom calls. And her office has a marvelous online system that organizes my files, forms, correspondence and upcoming dates in a way that is clear to both of us. AND she costs LESS than Samin! If I had had DeAnn from the start instead of Elizabeth and Samin, this process would have gone a LOT smoother and faster.

I would highly recommend this law firm . Samin and all that worked on my case was professional, and…read morecompassionate in every step of the way. They kept me informed throughout the whole process, and answered all my questions and worked hard to protect my interests. I am grateful for all the support I received from the entire team. Looking for knowledgeable attorney, this is the one for you

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

We are grateful to Carla Keehn, who generously gave my family a very informative consultation. She…read morealso took the time to provide us with referrals for other attorneys with the specific specialties we needed. Happy to recommend her.

Attorney Keehn was court appointed to my friend's very prolonged Conservatorship case for her…read morespecial needs child. Attorney Keehn was incredibly understanding and compassionate always. She was very knowledgeable and made you feel comfortable. She devoted over 2 years and fought hard for her nonverbal client. She was able to communicate with her via writing, her AAC device and short sentences before each hearing. With all her hard work and dedication she got Justice for her client. A great Victory for them!! She did a great job! Ms Keehn comes highly recommended

I can't say enough good things about Annette Hall Neville and her legal team. She was a tremendous…read moresource of guidance and strength through a very difficult legal process and custody battle. Annette was always informative and took the time to educate me about every step of the process so I could truly understand what was happening in an often confusing and invalidating legal system. I honestly can't imagine having navigated everything I went through without her support. She's knowledgeable, compassionate, and incredibly dedicated to her clients. The fact that she has offices in both Los Angeles and San Diego was also a huge benefit for me since I live between counties. I highly, highly recommend her and her team to anyone who needs a strong, supportive attorney who truly cares.

I want to thank you again for your support through my divorce journey. Not only did you do an…read moreoutstanding job on the legal and financial side, you showed up in a way that was emotionally and psychologically supportive for me in one of the most challenging and strange times in my life. I'll never forget that.

Working with Lass Law was one of the best decisions I made during what could have been an…read moreincredibly stressful time. From the very first consultation, the entire team was professional, compassionate, and genuinely invested in my well-being and outcome. A special shoutout to Brooke, their Director of Operations and Certified Divorce Coach, who is absolutely exceptional. She kept everything running smoothly, was always warm and responsive, and made me feel welcome and cared for every step of the way. It's clear she takes real pride in making sure clients have the best possible experience. Mekyla, Sarah, and Beth each brought their own expertise and care to the process, and it showed at every turn. They took the time to truly understand my situation and explained every step in plain language. I never felt confused or left in the dark. They were thorough, communicative, and always kept my long-term goals at the forefront. What truly sets Lass Law apart is that even Amy, as the owner and lead attorney, was personally involved and always there when it mattered most. It says a lot about the culture she has built that she remains so hands-on and accessible to her clients, rather than simply delegating everything to her team. The combination of legal expertise, warmth, and dedication across the entire team made all the difference. I walked away feeling heard, supported, and exceptionally well-represented. I would highly recommend Lass Law to anyone navigating family law matters. From Brooke keeping everything on track to Mekyla, Sarah, Beth, and Amy leading with skill and compassion, this is a team that truly cares.

We decided not to work with her. She seemed effective at making her points, but we didn't recognize…read moreher listening skills. Her staff had warned us about her "style".