If after sending two letters, you have paid your lawyer $16,000, run. First, I had to meet with the senior lawyer, the junior lawyer, and the paralegal, all at the same time. I kept paying until I realized that I would be paying them a few times the $50,000 to be recovered. I just left and wasted precious time. I wish I had seen the reviews before hiring them. read more

Communication has been awful throughout this process. Calls and emails go unanswered, updates are rare, and when we do hear back, there's little urgency or accountability. Our entire experience was exhausting, stressful, and deeply frustrating. If you're considering Estavillo Law Group, save yourself the stress, time, and money. We put our trust and a significant amount of money into this firm and got very little progress and no accountability. They are disorganized, unresponsive, and seem more focused on billing than actually helping their clients. What should have been legal guidance during a difficult time turned into one of the most disappointing and costly experiences we've ever had. read more

Jason Estavillo needs to be disbarred. this is not a law firm, it is a "Scamming Operation" they took $10,000.00 retaining fee, and "Breach contract" didn't provide any legal service upon our 48 Pages of emails sent to Estavillo without any response at all. further, they committed theft, breach of fiduciary duty, and a violation of professional ethics freely took money from my personal bank account w/o my consent, knowledge. upon finally Jason agreed in writing to refund the $10,000.00 i never see the money upon emails from July-December, 2025. upon i terminated the agreement in 09/09/25, they started took money from personal account of $1850.00, $255.00 3 times and refused to refund upon emails, texts, phone calls. This Firm is A Criminal Organization. DOn't touch them you will get burned. read more

Jason is an outstanding real estate attorney. My case was very complicated, and he played a crucial role in working with my mortgage company and guiding me through the process. He genuinely cares about his clients and is a strong negotiator when dealing with banks and mortgage companies. I couldn't have asked for better representation and would highly recommend him. read more

They are criminal. They falsely bill for things they did not do. They have taken over a year for refund of my 10k and they make appts and cancel at last minute and now I am going to file with the bar association and arbitration for the refund and look what I found. I should of done this first read more

Estavillo Law Group - Real Estate Law Near Me - Oakland, California

I had a consultation with Jason and he was honest and forthcoming about my next steps. I wanted to retain his law firm and he let me know that I wasn't in a position where I had to retain them at that moment. He not only did he give me great advice but he also showed me that my situation was more important than his law firm getting an expensive retainer fee from me. Thanks Jason for putting my financial needs at the forefront of our business. MP read more

I'm hoping they don't try and keep our money that would be really unethical yet without any response or vague answers it looks like we might have been unfairly treated. We recently had a consultation with this firm to discuss legal representation. Our case has some non-standard needs, which we were very upfront about. We purposely had a 2nd call to confirm we communicated what we needed before we retained them. We agreed to pay $15,000 retainer in 2 payments. after being told they could handle our situation, with the understanding that they needed to review our existing documents first to confirm. We waited for feedback, but with a critical hearing approaching, we had to push for a follow-up meeting. In the meeting, it became clear that they were still on on boarding so as discussed need the staff to bring this matter to appropriate staff. They didn't respond after we were attament. We consulted with the attorneys and I was clear a review of our documents had been analyzed. It also became clear our concerns confirmed with a review of current circumstance were not a good fit for our specific needs. While this is understandable, the entire process felt like a waste of precious time. We promptly requested a refund of our remaining retainer balance of $7,500. Unfortunately, the firm has been incredibly slow to process this. Their team and attorney seem capable, but their focus on collecting money quickly stands in stark contrast to their sluggishness in returning it. When you're in a tough financial spot, waiting for a refund that you desperately need is an added burden. It feels like they're quick to take your money and slow to give it back. The lack of mutual respect is missing when you ask or require of someone yet are not willing to extend the same in return. It's a huge red flag and is a good indication on how they would handle the legal issues. I believe that the focus is driven on the needs of this law firm and not the needs of thier clients. I believe they no not care about being fair and for this reason after only a few hours of actual review of our case it is unacceptable to be waiting for the return of our money read more

The worst law firm ever. On a scale of 0 to 100. ZERO. Horrible. They are more about billing for incompetents'. They submitted my lawsuit which was not properly completed. The defense attorney tore there complaint up. The judge gave them a second attempt to revise and they submitted the same complaint just amended the wording. It was dismissed by the court. They never returned my trust fund deposit. For two years they ripped me off. Never use them. read more

Once again, i failed to look at the reviews before hiring someone. When they scheduled a time for the initial consultation, the time was for an hour earlier than they had on their schedule (we are in the same time zone). When they asked if the time would still work, I wish we took the sign and said NO. We met with Jason and a couple of others from his office and he said that our case would be something that he could win. We explained that we were on a budget and just wanted him to file the claim for us so that it had a law firm behind it. However, he went overboard and charged well over the amount I could have imagined. When I expressed that we were on a tight budget again and asked how much more it would be, we never received a response. We also never saw a credit for one of the staff to resend the letters that they did not attach the documents correctly. I asked several times. We sold our car to pay the retainer, we could not afford the vet bill when our elder dog needed emergency care and I was on unemployment after losing my job. They billed us half of my EDD income each week. I asked if we could finally go to the contingent model as he said we don't normally do it but we can win the case I know the CEO. And he said that he did not want to move to a contingent model until after the claim was addressed one way or another because if they awarded us the amount requested, it would make him a bad lawyer to take a third of the money as he had not done that much work yet. We felt that we were led on and would have never signed a contract with them if we knew they would go back on their word or charge so much read more

Dishonest law firm. Stay away. I used them for my case and they were totally unprofessional and incompetent.

I have been in the Real Estate Development business since 1975 and have got to know quite a few law firms and lawyers. Among those attorneys, I would have to say I find Jason Estavillo to be knowledgeable, creative, organized and honorable. He is at the top tier of other real estate attorneys I have encountered. This combination of attributes Jason has are hard to find in the legal profession and as such, I can freely recommend him and feel confident in his case management and representation. Ken P read more

Jason helped us with deciding if we should pursue litigation over undisclosed issues when purchasing our home. He was honest and straight-forward and even dissuaded us from using his services, saying the time, stress, and expected return likely would not be worth it for us. We appreciated the feedback and would talk with him again. Compared to other attorney's fees, his seemed reasonable and his staff communicated with us well. read more

My wife and I were extremely pleased to talk with Mr.Estavillo on the phone and get legal guidance , which helped immensely to resolve our dispute with contractor. His advise was very professional and constructive. Being armed with his advice we managed to convince our contractor to back down and reimburse us for expenses caused by his poor performance. Thank you Jason very much read more

Jason Estavillo is a humanitarian and a gift to his clients. He made a difference for me and my life. He saved my home and my life. He is the finest lawyer that I have ever encountered. Janeen Obis read more

My wife and I feel like we were grossly overcharged. We have made a complaint with the bar association and have requested fee arbitration.

Incredible service ,they always communicated each step of the way in our legal issue . Can't say enough about the amazing staff and attorneys . read more

I've can attest firsthand to this firm's commitment to delivering outstanding results for its clients. Besides being a fantastic lawyer, Mr. Estavillo is also an accomplished entrepreneur who continues to improve his firm and his clients' experience through the implementation of policies, systems, and procedures. And, on top of everything else, Mr. Estavillo is a person who acts with honesty, integrity, and decency. I highly recommend the Law Offices of Jason W. Estavillo, P.C. read more

The attorneys and staff at this firm are professional and intelligent. We continue to be impressed by the service Estavillo Law Firm offers its client. Especially those facing one of life's most challenging events, foreclosure and losing ones home. The attorneys are compassionate and graceful during these incredibly unfortunate times. read more

We have used Estavillo Law group for several matters in the past and have been very happy with the outcome. Jason runs a professional firm with a very friendly staff. It was comforting to have our cases handled from inception to completion with open communication & attention to detail. read more

A great Attorney whom gave adbice to me though I did not retain his firm. Very strong in understanding contractual language and has a unique ability to explain to clients. If I have an issue and need an attorney this is one guy I would certainly hire Beverley Baker- Harris read more

Estavillo Law group are the most professional, educated, hardworking, kind of people you want on your side you can trust. I had a difficult time trying to obtain my late fathers property and they did everything in their power to help me. Their honesty, time management skills and most importantly communication with me as their client really helped me understand my situation. A big Thank You to the team ; Mr. Estavillo, Allison, Yolanda, Don , Linda and everyone else who worked on my case and that put the hard work in. I highly recommend Estavillo Law Group!!!! Thank You! read more

I Engaged the law firm in 2021. Jason and his team are assisting me with a wrongful foreclosure notice filed by my lender. I have received support and assistance as requested. Jason & his team are very supportive of their clients and try to help their clients save their most precious asset their home as best as they can. read more

Do not waste a dime of your money with this poor excuse for an attorney. He talks a lot about how great he is and never delivers what he promises. Doesn't he realize he can't be great when 50% of his yelp reviews are one star ratings and it's the same consistent issues in all of his bad reviews. He's either lying or not too bright. He makes up stories why he never completes the case so he can continue to bill for more work. He has the women in the office make up stories for him as reasons why the case is never completed so bills continue to add up. Not very brave hiding behind the women in the office. He will listen in on client calls to staff without acknowledging that he is on the line. A very creepy and unethical practice. He needs to spend less time trying to cover his behind and more time doing actual work for the client. He is disrespectful if you can ever get him on the phone. He does not return calls or emails. He will wait until your case is at a critical point and then pressure you for more money. He preys on homeowners in distress. He is a real COWARD. Had to fire him as it was impossible to deal with this creep. He has zero integrity or ethics. You simply cannot trust this attorney. Whatever you do not want in an attorney this guy will be it and more. Gave him one star because that is the lowest possible rating. This attorney deserves 0 stars. He is an embarrassment and a joke. We have filed a formal complaint for dishonest business practices against this attorney with the California State Bar Association and have provided evidence to the California State Bar to take corrective action. Buyer be very aware!!!! read more

Please hire another lawyer. This lawyer will try to get all your money for nothing. He doesn't reply to emails, nor phone calls. Doesn't provide any update to your case or if it's still on statute of limitation. His secretary will apologize because he's suffering family matters. SMH! They charged $$$$ for 1 year old attorney. They claimed to be real estate law firm haaaa. read more

So far so good! I am placing my total confidence in the Law Offices of Jason W Estavillo. The process to save my home and hopefully receive an affordable mortgage for the life of my mortgage is my primary goal in retaining the services of the Law Offices of Jason W Estavillo. To date, my interaction with the staff has been very professional and efficient. They have been very responsive to my request and questions. The interaction that made me feel my individual case would be personalized and given the attention needed, was when I spoke personally to Attorney Estavillo and he told me, "when I am in your area, I want to setup a time to meet with you personally so you can put a face with the name." Upon hearing those words, I strongly believed I had made the right selection for a firm to represent the interest of my family against this battle of attrition I have fought against my servicer for years! I pray finally I will have a permanent, fair resolution and final outcome to my mortgage hardship situation. I will update this posting in 6 weeks. read more

I had a very unique situation. I'd be happy to explain it to someone if need be. I actually explained to Jason that I was trying to avoid litigation, but I was being bullied or extorted by a contractor and his attorney. Once the contractor's got wind of who was representing me they quickly changed their tune. Furthermore, he's extremely fair priced. read more

Hired these guys and spent a lot of money. After they told me they were most likely going to lose the lawsuit unless I paid a lot of cash to them up front, after already spending over $140,000. So I walked and went to look for other attorneys in the middle of the lawsuit. They had raised my hourly rates and billed for so much but not much was done. Once I took over my case, they stalled for 10 days, copying my files but converting all of the workable word files into frozen pdf images. I found out all of the sloppy work they did, and the errors even in the original complaint they never bothered to fix. Found out when they tried to consolidate my eviction and foreclosure cases, I lost because judge posted a tentative rulilng, and Jason didnt bother to even show up or contest it. Lost that part too. Then the errors in the first complaint, cut and paste kenneth J.'s litigation papers into my complaint, but didn't bother to change the name to me, and mentioning other foreclsoure defendant investors, who had nothing to do at all in my lawsuit. Numerous sanctions that I am sure I paid for, and the unprofessional , sad, unethical slackers. When I was all the sudden facing eviction again, I found out that these guys made several mistakes in the "answer" to the Unlawful detainer, and called and told them it was important they corrected their mistake because it was being used against me to justify the eviction, no returned page to him, no return voice mail, no return office message, just ignored me when I aksed him just to fix his own huge errors. Laugh, but the jokes on these guys. I will not be letting it slide and plan to file complaints with the bars, tell every lawyer I talk to not to refer them business, and will continue to spread the word as I consider filing a legal malpractice suit. Everythingto win was in trhe boxes they gave back to me, they just never bothered to look at what they received. Some of the worst and sloppiest legal work I have ever encountered. i wouldn't have them make up a simple power of attorney for me. If Caitlin is smart , she will get out of there and go to work for someone who is honest and cares about the victims they exploit instead of represent. Unbeliveablly poor representation. If your going to hire them, you would be better off packing before the sherrif comes to take your home. read more

Dishonest with unprofessional support staff! DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY AWAY!!! Jason presented self as an honest and efficient attorney when I contacted him regarding pending auction of my house. I explained that having my ex-fiancé quitclaim his rights was going to be our biggest challenge in getting a loan modification in my attempts to save my home. He asked me for $7000 retainer fee and $2000 monthly payment. Despite considering this expensive, I trusted him and retained him. He stated that he would do everything to keep me in my home. Close to $16,000 later, all he has accomplished is POSTPONE auctions. He shamelessly charges me to tell me what I already knew, " lender needs a quitclaim deed from your ex for you to apply for a loan mod " NO $#!". Then he tells "your ex won't sign". Again, "NO $#!" Then he has the nerve to remind me to make my monthly payment. He was simply dragging the case to charge me before reaching the max # of times you can postpone an auction. When I had questions, he used legal jargon and was sarcastic in response to my request for further clarification. His assistant was rude and never had answers to anything. EXPENSIVE, RUDE, DISHONEST, DIFFICULT TO GET A HOLD OF, A COMPLETE HUMILIATING NIGHTMARE! read more