Although my divorce was amicable, Gina made the the entire process smooth and bearable. Outside of…read moretwo virtual meetings, Gina handles all of the paper work so you can deal with your life. If I had any questions or concerns, Gina was always timely with her responses.

Gina demonstrated a high level of professionalism while handling my case, accurately addressing…read moreevery one of my concerns. At the same time, she showed great empathy and patience. Her communication skills are exceptional--she quickly understands both sides with ease. What touched me the most was that even long after the matter was resolved, she was still willing to help me when I reached out to her for related issues. She is truly a kind person, and I hope more people would get her help.

I first called Adam Gurley after being served with divorce papers on Valentine's Day, which I can…read moreonly assume was my ex's idea of a parting gift. From that first conversation, Adam was steady, sharp, and reassuring, and he has been ever since. If you're looking for a family law attorney in San Francisco, he's the call to make. What stands out most is his integrity. Adam tells you the truth and gives you advice you can actually trust. He leaves you feeling looked after rather than worked over. He also knows this world cold. He's seasoned and genuinely fluent in the local courts, the process, and the people in it, and it shows. Even when the other side gets aggressive, Adam stays calm and clear-eyed, translating all the legalese into plain, practical guidance you can act on. He's responsive, reachable, and steady exactly when you need someone steady, which, in a divorce, is roughly always. Just as important, he's consistent. His guidance never wavered, and he followed through, start to finish. He treats clients like people, not case numbers, or billable hours, and he clearly cares about how things turn out. I always trusted that his advice was in my genuine interest. I can't recommend Adam highly enough. If you want someone exceptionally competent, ethical, reasonable, and genuinely on your side, call him. Preferably or hopefully not on Valentine's Day.

The dude started my divorce thirteen years ago, then he handed off to some lady who wasn't an…read moreattorney for very long. Time went by and my divorce never got finalized, my ex husband is scamming me, using my soc sec number. I call Adam and all the dude lawyer did was insult me, telling me, (oh it's only a few thousand let it go) when all i really needed was help with the rest of my divorce. Im sorry but this dude is an @$$hole and then he tells me, oh it's going to be difficult to get a divorce now. Mind you im just a woman (human being) try ing to get help for myself to divorce my husband and all this jerk did was insult me and say bye. What kind of person acts like that? He couldn't even remember me. I dont care how many people think he's so great, as far as im concerned he in asshole in my eyes. And I dont care if he like my saying so or not. Screw him, never will I ever recommend this man for anything. He's a prick lawyer who thinks his $#!t doesnt stink. Pompous creep

I retained Diana's firm a year ago after watching dozens of her priceless YouTube videos on…read morenavigating the SF family law court system. Her firm is smart, mighty, and responsive. The team operates quickly, boldly, and in close coordination. I often hear them creatively problem solve our case issues on their walkie talkies during our calls, swapping legal codes, flagging new case law, and noting trends in Judges' recent rulings. The firm is not afraid of tricky cases. In our first ~6 months, they pulled off filing disclosures, responding to Discovery and two RFOs, appearing at an at issue status conference, filing for financial supports, and obtaining 10+ financial subpoenas going back ~10 years. Relatedly, although our case's complexity outpaced the affordability of continuing full scope representation, they've remained supportive. The firm's been gracious with transitioning to limited scope and consulting retainers. Billing is weekly, so there aren't month's end surprises. Diana, Javier, and Rachel's writing styles are professional, respectful, assertive, compelling, and legally grounded. Jessica's also been key administratively under tight timelines with lots of moving pieces. I've worked closest with Javier on custody issues, and I know he truly cares most about the best interests of our toddler. Javier has been a pillar of strength and hope in a legal system that plays out in unexpected ways. He's skilled in relationship building, structuring and focusing arguments, balancing many high needs cases while remaining responsive, and working collaboratively with clients. Javier makes difficult conversations easier, is persistent with attempts to build friendly bridges with opposing counsel, helps keep me on track with the overall case management deadlines, and pulls in team members when it helps. I also appreciate that the firm is tech forward in their processes and are early AI adopters. They've developed prompts and template libraries they've shared with me and leverage note taking and drafting tools to reduce billable hours. They too would rather bill for legal strategy then manually drafting 50 pages of tedious objections. They've also coached me how to save legal fees, for example teaching me about legal codes and procedures, encouraging me to craft my own first drafts, and sharing actionable Youtube Videos and content to empower clients like me to understand what's actually going on if you're interested in taking an active role in the process.

I'm really thankful for the support and guidance Diana Romanov provided at the very beginning of my…read morecase. This was my first professional experience working with an attorney, and only after being involved in these matters over the past few years did I truly realize how complex they can be and how much they require skilled legal guidance. From the start, Diana was clear, thoughtful, and made smart strategic decisions that helped put things on the right track. Her filing of joinders at the early stage was especially important and made a real difference moving forward. She combines strong strategy with professionalism and a practical understanding of how these cases actually work. I truly value the role she played at a critical moment and would recommend her to anyone looking for a capable and strategic attorney.

My Heart Felt Gratitude To Erin In The Hello Divorce Team…read more There are moments in life when the right person comes along precisely the time you need them most. For me, that person was Erin at Hello Divorce. When I first connected with Erin, I was emotionally and physically exhausted after nearly 2 years of navigating and incredibly difficult divorce and custody process. I reached a point where the constant stress, financial strain, in overwhelmingly nature of the legal system I left me feeling defeated, emotionally numb, and questioning my ability to move forward. I can only describe what I was experiencing as a form of learned helplessness. I have become so accustomed to setbacks and feeling powerless within a system that at times, seemed to have lost sight of the very families in children it was supposed to serve. Then I met Erin. What makes Erin extraordinary isn't simply her knowledge of family law or her professionalism, although both are exceptional. It is her genuine compassion, patience, integrity, and remarkable ability to restore confidence in someone who has nearly lost it. Erin listened. She took the time to understand my circumstances without judgment. She helped me organize my thoughts, recognize my options, and most importantly, rediscover my ability to advocate for myself. She never made me feel helpless or incapable. Quite the opposite. She empowered me. With her guidance and the support of Hello Divorce, I walked into a courtroom representing myself, prepared and confident and achieved an outcome that allowed me to continue building a meaningful relationship with my two young daughters. For father who had spent so long feeling marginalized and overwhelmed that meant more than words can adequately express. I'm also deeply appreciative of the practical and affordable approach Hello Divorce provides. Erin respected my time, my financial circumstances, and the demanding nature of my work schedule. She consistently demonstrated that meaningful legal guidance does not have to come at the expense of someone's financial well-being. Had I not connected with Erin and her team, I genuinely do not know where I would be today. But what I will remember most is not simply the outcome of my case. It is the dignity, confidence, and a sense of purpose Erin helped me reclaim along the way. There is a special place in the mysterious heavens above for people like Erin. Of that, I am certain. Erin, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thank you for believing in my ability to stand up for myself when I was struggling to believe in it. Thank you for your compassion, your integrity, and for reminding me that even during life's most difficult chapters, there are extraordinary people who generally care about making a difference. You made a difference in my life, and by extension, in the lives of my daughters. I cannot offer a higher recommendation for Erin and the Hello Divorce Team. Mark S.

Absolutely amazing. I had stan who is sadly no longer there but this firmed helped me out so much…read moreduring the worst period of my life. It's expensive but worth every penny. I'm in the coast guard and I would recommend to any one of my fellow coasties.

Bron helped so much making the process of divorce more approachable and took care of all the…read moretechnical aspects and paperwork so I felt confident that everything was filed correctly. She went above and beyond, and even would reach out after the proceedings completed to ensure I had all the paperwork I needed to feel confident it was finalized. She is professional, pragmatic, and easy to contact, and I would recommend her.

Bronwyn was nonpartisan and mediated a painful process with empathy and without judgment. I hope…read moreyou never need her services, but if you do, I recommend her.

Marcel and Mary ... super, super helpful. Made the process of starting the divorce process so much…read morebearable. Very, very happy to have found Matcel and Mary! Well worth to have them during these times!

This service providers states they have/are mediators yet they pursue conversations with clients to…read moredispute instead of working with families in a positive fashion. Kinda like gossiping and it creates fear in the elderly so they will pay more out of pocket for their paperwork. This company has the worst president as staff. The quality of produced documents usually have errors, poor print quality.

Norah was super helpful and very friendly. She was very thorough on giving me the information that…read moreI needed with my case and reassuring. I highly recommend her.

When I reached out to Norah, I was facing an urgent and high-stakes custody hearing. She stepped in…read morelate in the day, quickly understood the complexity of the situation, and immediately got to work. Despite the time pressure, she provided me with a clear, strategic courtroom script that helped me stay focused and preserve critical issues on the record. As someone who has been navigating this process pro se, going up against an extremely litigious opposing party and what feels like a very father-leaning courtroom dynamic, Norah has been the edge I needed. She is sharp, strategic, and deeply knowledgeable -- but what sets her apart is that she combines that precision with empathy. She doesn't minimize your situation or default to "well, this is what you signed up for." She meets the facts head-on and builds a plan. Norah is astute, composed, and tactically thoughtful. She understands both the legal framework and the human dynamics of family court. If you need someone who can move quickly, think clearly under pressure, and equip you with strategy rather than platitudes, she is that lawyer.

I prefer to call him Robert because I respect him so much even though he prefers to go by Bob. A…read moretrue Oracle, gentleman and human being, who will push aside his personal life to make sure your urgent family situation (missing children!) is addressed -- even on Christmas Day. My wife physically assaulted me while on a court-ordered a EPO and then abducted my children the week before Christmas for a month. Bob spent four hours during Christmas Day with me laying out everything I would need to know and he was later proved to be 100% accurate on every single word that came out of his mouth. Bob is truly a nice guy. I don't think he'll ever retire because he loves what he does and he provides such a strong value to the local families who urgently need his expertise navigating the challenging family court situation often for the first time. I tried to find an attorney several days before Christmas and the entire industry was out of service until the second week of January. I believe my wife took my children that week specifically to make it very challenging for me, but Bob stepped up and saved the day in a huge way. I could ramble on for hours about how Bob and Carolyn are consummate professionals, and how they changed my perspective on family lawyers. Bob and Carolyn secured 50% parental access for me within three weeks. The opposing firm told my wife to run away with our kids after removing them from the home and was using every tactic in the book, but Bob played hardball in the most professional way during the most important time in my entire life. He stepped up like an athlete during the Olympics and I forever will love Bob.

Bob Goodman and his associate Carolyn Pettifer worked hard to help secure my community property…read moreinterest in my ex-wife's pension. It took a while but thanks to Carolyn's persistence we were finally able to get the matter resolved. Without her efforts I would never have been joined to my ex-wife's pension because the divorce was 28 years ago and the original court's order was not carried out due to pre-digital record keeping snafus. I'm also very grateful to Bob for helping me navigate through a very challenging time in my marriage. He is extraordinarily responsive and knowledgeable and I recommend him and Carolyn to anyone contemplating a divorce or other family law matter.

David handled my divorce, which was a difficult and complicated one initiated by my ex-wife and…read morecomplicated by home ownership claims by my parents. He agreed to handle my case when a number of other attorneys wouldn't help me because my assets were tied up by my wife's initial filing. His expertise and integrity guided me through the process in a way that enabled me to protect my assets while preventing my ex from making legal mistakes that would have harmed us both. He defended my interests vigorously while also trying to salvage the relationship with my parents and my ex. I am truly grateful for the help and guidance he provided during a very dark and confusing time and admire the way he was able to put my interests first while also considering the relationships involved. His fees were more than reasonable and he always made it a point not to do more than necessary to keep my bills lows. His integrity is beyond question and his experience extensive. I couldn't have chosen a better advocate and cannot recommend him enough.

I was looking up David's address when I saw a couple of his reviews and realized I had never…read morewritten one for him. I have to correct this oversight by telling my story. Over 15 years ago my wife filed for divorce and locked up all my finances. I called almost every divorce attorney in Marin, all of whom required large retainers before they would talk to me. In desperation, I asked for recommendations and was referred to David. He found my case interesting and decided to take it on and we were able to work out the finances. His first move was to free up my bank account and allow me to breathe. We then went on to stabilize my living situation and to negotiate with my soon-to-be-ex and her attorney. The divorce took a while but throughout the process, David helped me to keep a level head, focus on the best solution and get through the painful process. He was firm but fair to my ex, extremely protective of my interests and more concerned about his billing to me than I was. I will be forever grateful for his help and support and consider myself very lucky to have found him. He is certainly one of the best divorce attorneys you will talk with and has an excellent reputation with his colleagues and the courts. I consider him a friend and an ongoing resource and call him sometimes just to catch up. I highly recommend David for his professionalism, his character and his integrity.

David Sutton is a wonderful mediator. He's fair, knowledgeable and kind. David creatively came up…read morewith a solution to help us resolve our complicated matter. I highly recommend David to anyone looking for an excellent mediator.

We had an initial consultation with David over Zoom when we were looking for legal help for a…read moreprenuptial agreement. The Zoom call was a pretty bad experience. The sound quality was awful. But we were mostly shocked by the estimated cost. Our case is really simple. Neither of us has been married before or has kids. We just wanted our prenup to keep our properties separate and to waive spousal support. David's estimate of the total cost was 10.000$. That is insane! I had read that prenups can be expensive, but this went beyond any estimate I'd seen before. His hourly rate is also pretty high. It's $680/h whereas another attorney I spoke to only asked $400/h. Furthermore, he didn't even tell us to get a second lawyer. We heard later from other attorneys that a prenup must always be drawn up with independent legal counsel for each side. David didn't mention that. I would hope the 10000$ included the whole process and that we wouldn't need another lawyer on top of that!