I retained Biddle Law for a complex estate litigation matter. Thanks to Alex Biddle's outstanding…read morelegal work, we fully prevailed. If you have a probate litigation or estate matter, or need a will crafted or trust created, you simply can't do better than Biddle Law. They are engaged, attentive, and friendly. Most importantly - they know the law!

If I could give Alex a zillion, a billion, a trillion stars I would…read more Trusts and will are never easy or pleasant but Alex was so knowledgeable and cool that it made the experience stress free and painless. Before I went to Alex I must have considered and consulted 5 other lawyers who gave me the run around or wouldn't fight for our trust since it was a revision. Alex took the time and effort to answer my questions and meet with me time and again to get it done perfectly. He can be reached in person or via email and is just 100% legitimate and awesome. I can't thank him enough for all his help in helping us with the trust and will we had to amend. Muchas gracias!! Merci beaucoup!! I can't say it in enough languages. Thanks Alex!

We just finished setting up our Trust. I can honestly say I…read morewas not disappointed in the slightest. Living far from his office, we were initially concerned about distance, but it never became an inconvenience. Every step of our trust setup was handled smoothly and efficiently through virtual meetings and clear communication. What truly impressed us was that when we emailed, the attorney himself--not a paralegal or assistant--responded promptly and thoughtfully. Thanks to his flat-fee, full-service approach and exceptional responsiveness, we were able to establish our trust with complete confidence and peace of mind. No matter where you live in California, the quality of service you receive from this attorney will be outstanding. I give my highest recommendation.

I'm so happy that I got a recommendation for Matthew's services…read more He's fantastic to work with. I'd procrastinated forever establishing a trust/will. Just the thought of doing this is very overwhelming. Matthew made the process very stress free. He breaks the process down and carefully explains everything along the way. Today, I visited his office for a signing appointment and I now have a trust!! What a great feeling. I regret that I didn't take any photos of his office space. It's beautiful. As soon as you step inside you forget that you're in an industrial area. I highly recommend!

Marisa and her team provide a great customer experience. They were very communicative,…read moreknowledgeable, prompt and we were able to complete everything in just a few weeks. Marisa really took time to listen to what was important to me, asked questions and walked through all documents to make sure I understood them. I would highly recommend Marisa and her team for anyone needing a comprehensive estate planning solution.

Marisa is an amazing estate attorney. I first used her services to review my mother's estate plan…read morethat another attorney did in 2003. She found a critical error with regards to how her property was put in Trust with the county and provided the service to correct that error. Then I hired her to do our estate plan from scratch in a rush timeline. Not only did she complete the estate plan in our timeline, we found her highly professional, very diplomatic when discussing sensitive topics, responsive, and thorough. I would highly recommend her services as she made the process easy and quick.

After 2 bad experiences with 2 other Trust Lawyers, I knew that this was meant to be. I was so…read morepleased meeting Lauren. She was very personable and her professionalism shown with her willingness to help. She was punctual, and had papers done when she said she would. No excuses. She was available whenever I had a question, she was thorough and answered my questions, sometimes without even hearing the question! I liked that she was very organized and informative and no question was too small or unimportant. She made me feel very comfortable explaining legal terms, if I didn't understand something. I would highly recommend Lauren Rios !!

Update: I have received a very courteous call from Lauren Rios after posting my review; she…read moreexplained their intake process and I suggested it would have been nice to hear something along the lines of "if your case can wait till the month of _________, we'd be happy to consider it at the time." Bumping my review by one star. After reading glorious reviews, Lauren Rios was my number one choice and the first attorney I contacted. The receptionist took down my personal details only to inform me right away that they are not accepting new clients at this time. I wasn't asked for any details of my situation to determine whether the firm has the expertise or the bandwidth to take on my case, now or in the future. This left me wondering whether my Jewish-sounding last name made them turn me away without any further consideration. After all, it would be enough to ask for a first name only in order to carry on a conversation.

Our experience with Mari started out great, but then communication became more and more sparse. We…read morewere SO close to completing paperwork when she simply stopped returning our messages. The last step was for her to send in the completed papers and that was 5 months ago. Very disappointed.

Update: I received…read moreMarizen's private message and her request to edit or remove my review--this request was notably left off her public comment as noted in the screenshot attached. Since the 2 stars (which equates to the "[service] could've been better") were due to the unprofessionalism and inattentiveness shown (not due to her being an LDA), I have no reason to change my rating or delete my review. TL;DR: Marizen is NOT a lawyer. She is a Legal Document Assistant that cannot provide you with legal advice. She is a significantly affordable option for a Living Trust but she is unprofessional and has poor attention to detail-- key characteristics that are paramount to detailing an important document. Details: I left a Living Trust inquiry via her site and Marizen emailed me back within 1 day to "text" her back for a scheduled over-the-phone consult. Upon speaking with Marizen it was clear she did not take the time to review the few questions I had sent her in my initial inquiry as she was confused as to what the consult would primarily be regarding. Her rates were significantly less than what other competing services were offering which raised an orange flag for me. Upon further research, I realized Marizen was NOT a lawyer, but rather a "Legal Document Assistant (LDA)." According to the CA Attorney General, LDAs cannot give legal advice. This was my first encounter with an LDA, which allowed me the opportunity to do the necessary research to make a more educated investment. Had Marizen gotten back to me with the necessary next steps and questionnaire as she had promised (it's been over 1.5 weeks), I may have considered her as a possible option to complete my Living Trust needs. But if you are looking for a more affordable option, perhaps Marizen is a good fit for you.

I worked with Atty Wiggs and Atty Nadya. Atty Nadya was so helpful and reassuring. She always…read morechecked up and answered all of my questions. Atty Nadya always went above and beyond with the whole process. I would highly recommend this law office! Thank you both for all of your help!

Nadya has been extremely helpful with everything I needed help with. I first contacted Geoff. Geoff…read moreand Nadya work together. They have everything automated for you to fill out and set up for whatever services you need. Well worth the price! I would absolutely recommend using them. Thank you guys for your help! They treat you nicely and not like you are just a paycheck they have the human side touch that you look for when you want an attorney/Lawyer.

We went to Falk & Barrot for our estate planning. Kim and her team were extremely helpful. Some of…read morethese planning matters can get complicated and involve uncomfortable topics, but they were very professional, detailed, thorough, and experienced, which made the process smooth and easy to understand. I highly recommend them if you are planning your living trust or have any questions. I wasn't familiar with any of the terms or processes, but Kim was very patient and took the time to explain everything clearly. Overall, we felt supported and well taken care of from start to finish, and we're very grateful for their guidance throughout the entire process.

Very helpful in preparing my mother's trust documents. Assisted her in making good decisions by…read moreproviding full information.

My go to lawyer!…read more There's probably a million other things l'd rather do, really...literally...anything. Nothing says next tier adulting like finding a lawyer, hiring one that you trust to shepard you through the nitty gritty, and tidying up looe ends. Do it already. Highly recommend for anyone looking to turn "I should probably do this someday" into "I'm so glad I did."

I can not express enough thanks to these lovely, organized, smart group of ladies in this office…read more Always on time and organized in their work & promises, Winnie took care of my parents with great care and trust. 10 stars.

This is a long overdue review. If you have a tricky real state situation, I would strongly suggest…read moreTed Hanning. He was able to solve our situation within a day, which another lawyer said cannot be resolved. Most importantly he gave me advice on what to do based his view on what is important in life, as oppose to ask me to decide. I would not worry about the cost.

They did a consultation which was very helpful and followed up with me later. I ended up using…read moremediation, but I would go back to them if I needed a lawyer in the future. They are honest.

Mary was helpful and eager to work with our family initially - but after the initial trust…read morediscussion she became unresponsive. When we were able to contact her, she seemed not to be familiar with any of the issues that we had discussed with her. Eventually, we found out that we were considered to be "too small" for her to focus on and that other wealthier clients were taking up her time. We then received a disengagement letter shortly after.

Generally the first visit with a professional is to assess personal chemistry and evaluate…read morecompetency to deal with your particular issue, be it legal or medical or accounting or tutoring. There is no work product expected, just discussion and conversation, with perhaps some advice as to next steps, sometimes with that professional, often another. As a patient-centric physician, that has been my posture on a first meeting. I spend perhaps an hour or so at the end of the work day and generally do not bill the patient for what is in essence a "get to know you" social call. This has been my general experience in the past. Occasionally the advice as to next steps does not comport with my own understanding, and I look elsewhere for corroboration one way or the other. In the case of tax questions, it is to an accountant. In the case of proposed surgery, it is another physician. Occasionally it is personal research with other experts. For an important life decision (creating an estate plan is in this category, or a critical medical procedure), there has to be concurrence. This did not occur when I checked out counterintuitive suggestions given by Mary Lin that had adverse tax consequences. I have since considered other options and other attorneys with broader experience to deal with an unusual situation. My experience interviewing these attorneys aligns with the above, an hour to assess chemistry and competency. This time (perhaps reflecting our mutual maturity) has been given gratis, much as my time spent with meeting older patients for the first time. Thus I was a bit surprised to receive an invoice (albeit with a 20% discount) for my "getting acquainted" discussion with Mary that left me with uncertainties later verified. I will pay her bill but am unlikely to proceed further. I had positive expectations from early background checking, a slightly negative opinion when there was a disconnect with advice from other professionals, that is now exacerbated by "paying for bad advice". Perhaps it is a generational difference (I am twice Mary's age), or a cultural difference, or simply a professional difference between practicing medicine and practicing law. But I do feel that full trust and reliance is necessary as one executes end-of-life decisions, be they legal or medical. This review is provided not as a criticism but as a commentary on choosing help with estate planning. One has to get it right. Without doubt.