Marie is relentless like a junkyard dog in pursuit of the best outcome for her clients. I was…read morefortunate to be referred to Marie by a good friend who had suffered a terrible auto accident some years before. Everything she told me about Marie was true, in spades. She runs at one speed, like someone with 10 cups of coffee no matter what time of day. And thorough? Are you kidding, she made both myself and all the medical institutions cough up every scrap of paper for the 2 1/2 years she represented me. I have dealt with too many attorneys in my business life and can say with certainty, I enjoyed every moment with her, watching her doing amazing work and all the time with a great attitude. If you have a personal injury case, there is no better attorney in Sonoma County..

Right from my initial phone conversation with the receptionist, I knew I had made a good choice by…read morecalling this law office . My concerns around my automobile accident were heard and I was treated with respect and compassion . Working with Marie was a great experience. She will not waste your time . She is honest and has a truckload of integrity. Very grateful to her and her staff for the help on my case.

John is an excellent attorney with over 30 years of experience, and he brings both heart and…read moredetermination to every case. When I felt hopeless during my case, he helped get me back on the right track by communicating clearly, directly, and to the point. He is honest about what he can and cannot do for a client, which I deeply respect. John is reasonably priced, highly reachable, and communicates far better than many attorneys today. I honestly wish he had become a judge, because he would bring true justice to the community. My life--and my family's life--is better because John Lemmon helped me navigate my case and secure the support I needed for successful recovery and reintegration into the community. All in all, he is a powerful presence in the courtroom and a respected figure in the community.

Guy is an absolute sleazeball. Despite not being a family law attorney, he represented my son's…read moremom on a few of our trips to court for custody. I represented myself one time and he volunteered to write up th summary order after. He proceeded to lie in it, writing in more in favor of his client than the judge had intended. He refused to admit it and I had to hire an attorney because he threatened to file contempt charges against me. My attorney got the order written properly after we went back to court and the judge clarified. There's also the case of his solicitation arrest, which is easy to find if you Google.

I was referred to the Law office of Elissa Urlik from another attorney to help with my high…read moreconflict and complicated Family Law case and I am very pleased with my results and highly recommend this law firm to anyone! The professionalism and understanding of the process with Sonoma County Superior Court is what sets her apart from other attorneys. Her assistant Heather is equally amazing in her ability to put your concerns and desires for your children in a language that is not only understandable to the courts but is in the best interest of any child(ren). Elissa and Heather are a dynamic team that will bring you and your child(ren) to the forefront of any courtroom and that's what it's all about.

Elissa and Heather have been exceptional! I have a very unique situation. They both have been…read morecompassionate, respectful, and extremely supportive towards me. They have gone above and beyond for me numerous times. I highly recommend them!!!

Shelley Ocaña was chosen to be the trustee for my daughter's inheritance. I did not have much…read moreinteraction with her. I was told the trust couldn't purchase the first few things I requested. She was always helpful and explained why. Recently my husband passed away. The day before he went our daughter's augmentative communication device stopped working. This meant that she would have no way to ask questions or grieve. I have been trying to get it replaced for approx six months. In CA it's a big deal. I called Shelley's office in tears. I was worried she couldn't do anything. I spoke with Jacquelynne, and she had a new device in our house before noon today. I cannot praise them high enough. Because we live an hour away from San Rosa I has been planning to change firms, but now, there is no way I am that stupid. Thank you to the Ocaña family.

Horrible experience with this firm. Terrible communication; it took almost 4 years for the…read morebeneficiaries to receive their final funds; they sent incorrect information to the IRS; didn't get the date of death appraisal until after the IRS error; didn't want to list the house right away because Jacquelynne and Shelley were going on vacation; did not allow the beneficiaries to go into the house for over 4 months only to find that they didn't have the bathroom where the deceased died cleaned, it looked like a crime scene. I could go on. Dealing with this firm was a nightmare and caused much stress.

Top notch law firm. Both Bridget and Miranda are excellent lawyers and very competent and…read moreprofessional. Miranda recently helped us prepare a family trust and we couldn't be happier with the service we received. The entire staff is kind, organized, skilled and professional. They are patient with questions and great at explanations even of complex matters. They also have experience with special needs trusts which wad important and useful for us. I highly recommend this law firm.

Bridgett was incredibly helpful and was able to guide me in the direction best for my situation. I…read morehighly recommend viewing their introductory video which I found full of valuable information.

I had a consultation back in February with Erica Copenhagen…read more She was very professional and informative. I was under the impression that there was no charge for the consultation. It wasn't until over two months later I was billed $566.67 for the consultation because I did not go with their firm. The only thing they made clear was that if I did not show up or cancel within a certain amount of time that they do charge. But they certainly did not make it clear that if you don't use the firm that they charge you for your consultation. To be clear, I would never agree to a consultation to pay $566.67 to a business that I did not know whether I would choose to do business with them or not. Erica returned my phone call today May 18, 2026. I explained the situation to her and through the course of our short conversation she consistently cut me off and talked over me. I had to ask her to please let me finish my sentence. At that point, I was informed that she was busy and had a client she had to get to but all the same she continued to over talk me on the matter. BE AWARE THEY CHARGE YOU FOR A CONSULTATION WHEN YOU DON'T USE THEIR FIRM!!!!!! And now I see backpedaling and miss information from Erica's response to me. You are not telling the truth. There's no way in hell you ever told me that there was a $566.67 charge three times. I would not have a greed to a consultation especially at that price. I don't know how many ways to phrase it to you, Erica, but it was not made clear to me that if I did not use your services, I would be charged. It's that simple. I don't expect people to work for free! By the same token, I just came in for a consultation to see if what you had to offer, was compatible to what I was looking for in a law firm.

RUN! I wish there was something lower than one star to give. I live on the East Coast, and in…read moreSeptember 2024 I needed an estate attorney to assist my Uncle in his creation (and not long after) the implementation of his Trust. Erika did not provide the necessary and proper guidance. This resulted in going through a lengthy court process which I was trying to avoid by hiring her. When I asked her specifically why I was not informed I needed to take a particular step, she said "I did inform you." Which is a blatant lie!!!! Had Erika informed me I would have taken that step - why wouldn't I? I did everything she asked. She said do this - and I did it. She said pay this - and I paid it. I was hanging onto every word, advice, and counsel - I would have jumped off a cliff had she asked me (facetiously of course). The point is - I trusted her. I was following every instruction. At the final signing I asked if there was anything left to do? She said "no." I have never been through a Trust process before and communicated my naivety numerous times. I relied on Erika's guidance but am woefully disappointed. I have never written an online negative critique before. However, I feel compelled to share my experience in hopes of keeping someone else from poor advice. My Uncle's estate was small and uncomplicated. This should never have happened. The sad truth is, had Erika just owned up to the mistake, while disappointed, I would have understood (mistakes happen), and I would have stayed with her. But to lie about it and put the blame on me is beyond wrong. Not the adult or professional thing to do. Word of advice - Erika Copenhaver presents well, however she's a wolf in sheep's clothing. She doesn't truly care as she espouses. RUN!

5.0 stars Posted by…read moreJordon May 20, 2018 A year back I was in need of legal defense and found Amy. She got me a great deal that worked out for my benefit. My case was not a big case but I felt Amy treated it with just as much care as she would a big case. I also feel her pricing is well worth her services. She went beyond my expectations and I felt I made the right choice working with her.

I appreciate Amy's honesty and integrity. Her assistant Priscilla is also very straight forward and…read moreresponds quickly.

Jenna Coffey was recommended by my sister's boss for a divorce. My sister who's dealing with a lot…read morecalled me to schedule a consultation with Jenna. I called and left a message with a secretary. Didn't hear back for a week. I called back spoke to the secretary who I explained to that I was calling on behalf of my sister and let her know English was my sister's second language so I would be assisting her if needed along the way but let her know my sister's English was just fine. She said she'd forward the message to Jenna. She called back less than 30 minutes later telling me Jenna wouldn't take my sister's case and that she should hire a Spanish speaking lawyer. I explained once again that my sister spoke and understood English just fine but the secretary said that she wouldn't take the case. I was appalled and sickened to my stomach. This lawyer has never spoken to my sister to make the determination that she would be better off hiring a Spanish speaking lawyer. They should disclose on their website that if English isn't your first language, regardless of how well you speak and understand it, they will deny you service. Discrimination at its finest.

Ok, so first of all, John Geary is a shark, in the best possible way. Another attorney gets the…read morenews they're up against Geary, & oh dear. So yes, he's 100% worth it. Secondly, I'm interviewing John Holdredge there for my real estate attorney needs (sibling suing to force a partition sale of the 2 homes our parents left us). He is so cool, so funny, knows his stuff, & will tell you what is up. No mincing words. But you know what? That saves you money, as there's no pussy footing around a topic, even something that is hard to hear. At the same time, he's so chill. He'll chill YOU out - that's how chill HE is! Will post more here later.