You can't get a better lawyer than Roy Doppelt. In our free consult, he tried to give me as much…read moreinformation as possible so I could make decisions about my case and genuinely wanted to help, not rope me into legal fees. I opted to have him represent me, and that was my best decision in my entire divorce. Every step of the way, Roy was extremely responsive, thorough, clear, and always worked to achieve my legal goals. He would tell me when fighting an issue was not cost effective vs what was worth fighting for. He is not one of those lawyers who tries to make the situation more adversarial in order to make more money. He genuinely did right by me and always delivered the best service for the lowest possible fees. And, he managed to reach a settlement without going to court, which I didn't think was possible. I'm very impressed by him and I can't recommend Roy enough.

Being afraid to call you lawyer to get an update on your case because of fear of the cost is not…read morethe way to go through a divorce. That's the situation I am in. 2 years into the divorce and close to 40k spent, I should be in a better spot. I am still not divorced. Divorce is an emotional situation and stressful on its own without dealing with a lawyer. If i had to do it again I would avoid this place. It feels like a divorce factory with a cable company approach to billing.

My life is better because of Andy Botros. When I first met Andy my wife had left me and decided to…read morehire a pit bull lawyer and go to war. Her attorney was award winningly good at throwing slander and attacking without mercy. It is sad enough when a long term marriage ends (ours was 13 years), but it is devastating when your ex-partner decides to try to destroy you. I had a choice between two lawyers: one wanted to pit bull up and bare his fangs and jump in the fray and fight nasty and viciously like my ex and her attorney were; the other was Andy. He sat me down and laid out how we would engage them by using the LAW in our favor and how he knew we had a great chance if we didn't sink to their level. Part of me wanted to fight back and try to hurt her as much as she was trying to hurt me, but the good part of me was drawn to Andy and I chose him. My case was a long and complicated one with child custody and attempted International Move Away by the other side as well as intricate financial issues. This case has taken over 3 years. For three years I've marched into court and sat down and endured the other side saying horrible and outlandish things about me. For three years Andy was there to keep me calm and remind me that we were doing things the right way; we were sticking to the LAW. During the trial for the International Move Away request Andy told me the exact legal case we were going to hang our hat on. He made me read it (a 100 plus page California Supreme Court Ruling) so that I would understand what was going on. It was a four day trial that took up almost a half year. When opposing counsel started presenting their closing arguments, after less than a minute the Judge stopped them and told them "All you need to explain to me is why case X does not apply in this case." Of course they were unable to do so. BECAUSE OF ANDY - BECAUSE OF HIS DEEP KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAW - MY CHILD IS STILL IN THIS COUNTRY AND IN MY LIFE! Throughout the process Andy has been there for me (even when I just needed to vent my frustrations) and listened to me. There were a few times when I did not follow his advice. Those didn't work out so well for me. Every time I have followed his advice things worked out excellently. Andy has set me straight like a stern father - putting me (properly) in my place - he has listened to me like the most patient and caring friend, he has advised me well, and through it all ANDY HAS FOUGHT FOR ME WITH THE DIGNITY AND INTEGRITY OF A TOP TEIR ADVOCATE! If you are going through a divorce, I feel your pain. If you want to get through the process with the BEST RESULTS represented by a man who believes in the law and cares for his clients as if they were family then ANDY BOTROS is your man.

MATTHEW BLADO Matt…read morecost me over $300,000 because he failed to send in a $25 filing fee for a real estate transaction. He also waited for two weeks after he received the necessary information before filing with the court. In addition he charged me $1500 for a procedure which took him .9 hour (LESS than one hour) to complete the charge should have been less than $225. After I paid the $1500 he sent an email asked for $500 more. Matt has a reputation for putting things off. He lied to me for 6 years and never told me that he failed to send in the $25 filing fee until I submitted a complaint with the California State Board. The amount I have lost is now more than $600,000. Matthew is incompetent and rude.

Shorb and Connor were recommended to me by a friend while I was in a painful and difficult divorce…read morethat had been going on for two years with another law firm. Mr. Shorb had an immediate plan of what needed to be done after our initial meeting and he implemented it right away; Motions, subpoenas, communication with the opposing counsel all happened at lightning speed. The attorneys in this firm work together on your case; one in the office and one in court -- it was all done with such precision, professionalism and excellent communication --I was updated often as things moved along. Divorces are painful and overwhelming. Andrew and Kristin made it much less stressful for me and I felt really safe with them advocating on my behalf. All issues, including the fight over support (which I NEVER thought we would be able to settle outside of a trial) were wrapped up and agreed to within a month of retaining this firm. If you want ethical, professional attorneys on your side that win with their knowledge and sophistication rather than those other attorneys that are aggressive with "tricks up their sleeve" you will not go wrong with Shorb and Conner. They quickly settled my nightmare of a divorce and were so kind to me. I highly recommend them... I am actually going to miss them.

Kristin Connor represented my husband's interests to such an extent that years later I am still…read morescrewed out of having a real divorce. I don't get to leave my husband. I have been rendered financially incapable of moving out - and then there's my future security that doesn't exist thanks to Shorb & Connor. They must have forgotten that I was the client.

A Year and half ago I walked in to this office and met Attorney Andy Botros. The office practices…read moreexclusively in the area of family law and I needed someone that can present me I had the most difficult case I was asking to move back with my son to my home town in Israel. Andy focus and practice in a large cases which involved in international family law matters, including move away proceedings and abduction cases. Attorney Andy is a brilliant with lots of years of experience handling family law matters and is board certified as a specialist in family law. He is an aggressive, compassionate advocate for his clients with the specialized legal experienced required to favorably resolve your international family law matter. I highly recommend Andy. thanks to Andy we won and we moved back to Israel , I got my life back and so happy that i did the best decision ever by choosing Andy Botros.

I hired Matt Blado to represent me in a Gilmore election (a case that allows an ex spouse to…read morecollect their share of the pension should the other party refuse to retire). He frequently didn't respond to me during the process. Before our court hearing I reached out multiple times trying to make sure he was ready with the expert witness he had me hire and pay for. Our very first court appearance he had to postpone because he failed to serve my ex! Then there was another hearing that was asked for another exemption. Zero response until a week before the hearing. I get a frantic call from Matt encouraging me to settle for less than half of what I would get in court! I refused. He gave me some story as to why it was in my best interest to take the 50%. Then he came back and said my ex was refusing that amount and it would be less than 30% of what I was entitled to, however his firm would make up the difference. HUGE RED FLAG and alarm bells went off! I work for a professional services company and we do NOT pay our clients. Then the next email I get is from an associate at his firm sending me a response filing by my ex's attorney. It detailed out Matt's failure to respond to settlement negotiations, and failing to file MY witness list (so I have NO expert) in trial. The court filing was clear this guy had not done a thing to help my case and it was all detailed out for the judge. I cried! I had waited over a year with his delays and extensions he requested on my case and now I have no chance of winning and zero faith in his ability to represent me. I took his offer as long as he put in writing to pay me the money to bring me to 50%. He said he would write off the attorney costs (well I certainly expected that since he screwed up the whole thing!) and he said he cut me a check within X number of days. Well that came and went. No money. Then he sends me a release he wants me to sign that says I won't discuss his screw ups! Absolutely NOT! He cost me money and he let my ex get away with even more BS. That was an insult on top of the injury he caused me. I filed a complaint with the state bar and I hired an attorney to represent me against Matt. I didn't quite get the amount I would have from my ex, but I still get to warn other people to run. This guy misses every deadline and can't even serve notice to the opposing counsel! Do yourself a favor and don't hire Matt Blado.

Steven Fritsch is a snake in the family court system. As minor's counsel, he did nothing to protect…read moremy kids and actively shut down their voices. In my experience, he twisted facts, played games, and aligned himself with the worst players in the family court network. His Billy is also questionable. In court, he looked sloppy, acted distracted, and came completely unprepared. He does not present well in the courtroom. He is not an advocate for children -- he's part of the problem. The best thing that happened in my case was when the judge removed him. If you care about your kids, keep him as far away from your case as possible. He is a fraud and a thief that uses the legal system to prey on suffering families. - especially vulnerable children. He should be disbarred. Fritsch is a con artist and will lie to your face until he has taken every penny he can shamelessly.

Mr. Fritsch helped me navigate the hardest time of my life, dealing with temporary restraining…read moreorders, judgements and ultimately the decision around custody for our child. He also put my child first and what was in the best interest of the child. Without the help from Steven, I would NOT have the relationship with my son I have today! If you are looking for a divorce attorney that actually cares, goes above and beyond and puts the child first then you are in great hands! Even the office staff went out of there way to answer my questions and make a challenging time less difficult!

I went from full custody from birth to 2014 to supervised visitations and then slowly only got my…read moregirls 2 times a month for the last 2 years. I'm a wonderful mother who needed help with alcohol abuse, admitted it and received treatment and went above what was required of me in court to prove my sobriety. My ex abused this power and was road blocking my relationship and communication with my girls. He had full legal and physical custody. I've had attorneys in the past that did the bare minimum but didn't give this case the voice it needed. I reluctantly hired John with the hopes that someone would listen and be the voice for the girls and myself and my other 2 daughters who lived with me full time. I knew because I had a substance abuse problem in the past that regardless of what I showed as evidence ; I wouldn't get the girls back. I was prepared for that IF AND ONLY IF I showed all my evidence and then that was decided what was in the best interest of the girls. I had over 6 years worth of evidence that overwhelmed me to even look at. It's painful to read and relive the abuse and craziness of the past. John took this case knowing that my request might be a long shot but believed in me. Agreed to make it a priority. Today, after 8 long hours- I won. I was reassured throughout the day every time john asked the questions of my ex and witnesses. He asked exactly the questions that needed to have answers. He left no stone unturned. I wasn't looking to keep my kids from their father-I fully agree that both parents need to co parent. However, it didn't matter if i was a perfect mother- my ex did not want me to have any custody. He wanted me to have 8 hours a week supervised. This was a typical what not to do custody dispute; words being thrown back and forth, accusations against me, lies and manipulation. Don't get me wrong- in your case you have to do the work. I had to make sure I met the deadlines asked of me, hand over everything I possibly could to help my case. I had to make sure that this 6 year nightmare some how made sense to an attorney. My fear was that he would take my money, do the bare minimum and call it a day. However- John was honest, hard working and made my case heard. He spoke for my children who didn't have a voice. Today was the best day. Not only did we go back to 50/50, I also was awarded the capability to have final say in legal disputes when it comes to the girls health and well being. This is unheard of in many cases. I am speechless as to what happened today. I know it was the right judgement, my friends and family know it's the right judgement. John was honest yet firm. He literally covered everything in a timely manner. In writing a review, these words don't give justice to what I have experienced in a mere 2 months. His assistant, Danielle, was amazing with handling my overabhndance of emails. It is my pleasure to be able to write a review for this attorney. I believe he saw my hard work that I've done to get back on track, realized I shouldn't be punished as a parent, did the right thing. He was professional yet approachable. He definitely is someone that I would rate a 10/10. If you have any doubts about where to put your trust and obviously hard earned money- I give you my word; this is your guy. I have felt beaten for so long by this case and to feel justice done is invigorating. It's something I had faith in but didn't know if it was possible. Today- I get to tuck in all four of my girls and know I kept my promise as a mother to always have their back, never give up and fight for what you know to be the right thing. It's priceless when I get to show them that people fall but what determines their outcome is how they get back up. So- thank you to Griffith, Young and Lass from the bottom of my heart. I've been in tears all day because I feel free of this burden. I honestly feel you were placed in my path for a reason. Without reservation I would recommend this law firm to handle your case.

I cannot say enough good things about John Griffiths and this law firm. Besides being extremely…read moreknowledgeable they are very kind people to work with , which in my opinion is something you can't get enough of when you're going through a divorce. I interviewed several attorneys before deciding to use GYL. No one even came close to their level of professionalism and commitment . I felt as though my case was being confidently "held" by this team.

During the most difficult ordeal of my life, Mark Nelson was not just an outstanding attorney but a…read moreguiding light in efficiently and effectively navigating to the desired outcome. Mark breaks the stereotype of the "typical attorney" as he showed kindness and empathy while negotiating a win/win outcome with the opposing attorney (whom I cannot same the same for). If you are looking for an attorney with a heart that is also an expert in the law, call Mark Nelson.

In February 2025, my experience with Mark A. Nelson of Law Office of Mark A. Nelson was horrible,…read moreincluding 1) He did not care about the outcome of the legal case, but instead only cared about his compensation, 2) He did not communicate with me during the legal case, 3) He did not perform any legal services for the legal case, 4) He was removed as attorney, with cause, for the legal case because he did not perform the legal services he was paid in advance to perform, and 5) He did not provide a refund for the legal services he failed to perform but was compensated in advance to perform. I filed an attorney misconduct complaint against Mark A. Nelson of Law Office of Mark A. Nelson. Mark A. Nelson of Law Office of Mark A. Nelson is a liability and has caused me damage. Avoid Mark A. Nelson and Law Office of Mark A. Nelson.

I'm incredibly proud of what we have built at Thompson & Belnap…read more From the beginning, our goal has been to create a law firm where people receive not only excellent legal representation, but also genuine care, honesty, and personal attention during some of the most important and difficult moments of their lives. What makes me most proud of Thompson & Belnap is our team. We have an exceptional group of attorneys and staff who truly care about the people we represent. We work hard, communicate with our clients, and aren't afraid to take on difficult or complicated cases. Whether we are helping build a family through adoption, guiding someone through a challenging family law matter, or any civil litigation matter, we understand how much is at stake for the people who trust us. After years of practicing law, I still consider it a privilege when someone chooses our firm to represent them. We have had the opportunity to help thousands of families, and many of our clients come to us through referrals from former clients, attorneys, agencies, and other professionals. That trust means more to me than any award or recognition ever could. I'm extremely proud to be an owner of Thompson & Belnap, proud of the people I get to work alongside, and grateful for every client who has trusted our firm with their family and their future. -- Peter W. Thompson Founding Partner, Thompson & Belnap

Going through a family law case can be extremely stressful, and I can genuinely say that choosing…read moreThompson and Belnap was one of the best decisions I could have made. From the beginning, I've never felt like I was just another case or another client. My attorney has been communicative, honest, and willing to take the time to listen to my concerns, answer my questions, and explain things when I didn't understand them. Most importantly, I've always felt like they genuinely care about me, my case, and what I'm fighting for. There's a big difference between simply hiring an attorney and actually feeling like you have someone in your corner fighting alongside you, and that's exactly how this firm has made me feel. They've worked with me, supported me through some very stressful moments, and made me feel like my case truly matters to them. When you're dealing with something involving your family and your child, that means more than I can put into words. I'm extremely grateful for everything they've done for me and would absolutely recommend Thompson and Belnap to anyone looking for a firm that will listen, communicate, and genuinely fight for their clients.