I had a direct experience with Crystal Center's work product, and it raised serious concerns…read more Her initial cease and desist letter was built on incorrect assumptions about the underlying facts of the dispute. Basic, readily available records--central to the issue--were either not reviewed or not properly understood. Any competent attorney should verify the factual foundation before making legal claims. Instead, the letter relied heavily on generic, copy-pasted case law that did not meaningfully apply. There was little effort to connect the legal authority to the actual facts. It read more like a template than a thoughtful legal analysis. The overall impression was rushed, careless, and lacking diligence. Making strong legal assertions without doing the underlying work exposes clients to unnecessary risk and undermines credibility. If you are looking for careful, detail-oriented representation, this was not my experience. I would recommend finding someone who takes the time to understand the facts before sending out legal threats.

Update,, Laura was very upset with my review. However she did refund my 500.$ she wanted me to take…read moremy review down, but when I received the text from her telling me it could be very detrimental for my case moving forward, I took that as a threat. Now I could be wrong, however the list of attorneys she recommended for me to seek out would never answer my calls nor return my calls.I tried several others in the El Dorado area with no success. Like I said, I could be mistaken but was I ? I don't know ‍.

Aaron is awesome and great customer service!…read more Highly recommend when you need things done!

Where do I even begin…read more... If your Ex hired a lawyer in El Dorado county with a name that rhythms with "Smessa Layer" DO NOT HIRED THEM. I honestly think they work together going back and forth just to rake up their clients bills. Not to mention, if they go to court for you, they charge each client for the court hearing an hourly fee only to give you 10 min of their time. I hired Luke to finish up my divorce once my ex's lawyer decided to ask for my retirement information. At this point, I was 85% done with my divorce. I had filed papers on my own, requested a settlement date, applied for spousal support, etc (payed all of that out of pocket). I had even come to an agreement with my ex. Things had transpired between us and the agreement was no longer a 'go' so I called Luke with the expectations of his solely getting me a divorce, I.e, write up an agreement stating that my ex keeps his things and I keep mine (which would have worked for both parties). Originally I was quoted $7500 as a retained and was told verbatim by Luke "we usually do $10000 for a retainer, but since you are almost done, $7500 should be more than enough". Halfway through I had to pay $3500 more and they ended up charging me close to $1000 over that on my final bill. For a simple settle agreement that I was forced to go to court for. I set them up with one need- a settlement agreement and it took months and thousands of dollars to get it.

Kelly represented me in a guardianship case. She did amazing and was so knowledgeable about the…read moreprocess that even the judge looked to her for her expertise. I'm very thankful I had her in my corner.

What more can I say about the law office of Kelly S Bentley?…read moreI found Kelly and her wonderful staff in El Dorado County, while going through a very stressful divorce, she fought for me and made me feel like I wasn't alone in this hurtful and emotional time in my life. She made me feel empowered by the way she treated my divorce. If you are looking for a compassionate, skilled, no bullshit lawyer, who fights for her clients , look no further, Kelly S Bentley is the one for you.

I've used their services twice and both times and got EXCELLENT service and treatment and both…read moretimes my cases settled for more than expected. What I especially liked about they way they operate is that they're available. You have a question they take time to talk to you, in person or over the phone usually immediately. There is NO better!

From the owner: Legal Areas Of Practice: General personal injury…read more Wrongful death Catastrophic personal injury Motor vehicle accidents Bicycle accidents Pedestrian accidents Trucking accidents Boating accidents Slip and falls Dog bites Damaged trees Defective products Insurance bad faith Medical malpractice Other Legal Areas Practiced: Family Law Criminal Law

I reached out to Laura for help in transferring a forestry property to my father's trust that was…read more20+ years overdue after not just one, but two deaths in the family. From the first call, she set us at ease with clear and concise explanations of the potential probate paths that we might have to go down. As she got further into the matter, she was able to communicate with both the county and the forestry service to accept a simpler transfer process which saved us both time and money. After far too many years of stressing, Laura was able to get the matter resolved in a matter of several months. I wish we had called her sooner!

I called Laura when I needed help transferring title from my deceased sister's land to my nephew…read more There was no will. I do not live in the area and took a chance. She was amazing. Kind, thorough, professional and handled the task quickly. Could not be more satisfied.

Ms. Yang was so kind and very knowledgeable. Her expertise in helping us prepare legal documents…read morefor my elderly father-in-law provided our family with much-needed peace of mind. We would highly recommend Ms. Yang!

I am very pleased with my recent experience at the law office of Clara Yang. She horoughly covered…read moreall the services I needed to change my estate planning. Very pleasant office and support staff.

Professional to a Sharp T and a very honest individual. In probably the worst experience of my life…read morehe kept things grounded and forward. Literally saved my kids lives.

Adam is the most honest and dedicated attorney I have had on my family law case. He holds true to…read morehis morals and he's not scared to call bull shit. He gives it to you straight and he takes his time to make sure that requests are filed and done in the timely and appropriate manner that a judge will accept. He'll recommend that you start partaking in classes and or therapy before a judge orders them and ensures that it will only help the case and show proactiveness. He really is an attorney that will fight for you. He leads with a good heart.

Bill was a pleasure to work with, especially given the circumstances created by a drawn out divorce…read moreprocess. Unfortunately, this was a much longer process than it needed to be, but Bill took it all in stride. His knowledge of the law and the procedural aspects of practice in El Dorado County was unmatched in my experience, and his rates reflect the broad depth of knowledge and experience he brings to the table. Bill was patient and professional, and I am incredibly grateful he was on my side throughout this process. I could not recommend him more highly.

Bill is very calm in the storm, intimidating in the battle, and comforting when needed. He is…read moreextremely knowledgeable about family law and the players within El Dorado County. I called another attorney to get a second opinion about my case and they straight up told me that Bill is the most knowledgeable about case law in this area, and has been for a long time, and that I was in good hands. Bill has been honest about everything from the beginning, has true integrity both with me and with the court, and is genuinely a good man. If you're looking for a shady attorney who fights dirty, let me know and I'll give you recommendations. But if you're on the other side of that shady attorney who is fighting dirty, Bill will help you find peace and strength while he deals with the chaos.

I have had to use Dale's services on a few different matters. And there is definitely a reason that…read moreI have and will continue to use his services. While I would have preferred to have not needed his service, I am sure glad I did! Not only did he work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome on each matter, but he was communicative throughout the whole process. I am forever grateful for his diligence and hard work while representing me. Also, his staff working with him is super helpful and are definitely no exception to the the service his office provides. Thank you Dale!

I highly recommend Dale Gomes! He is an amazing defense attorney! The best in California in my…read moreopinion!! I hired Dale Gomes to help defend me against 3 bogus/frivolous lawsuits a few different people filed against me around the same time. All 3 cases were riddled with lies and absolutely no truth! Within just a few hearings Dale shut down every single false accusation. He was so articulate, organized, and detail oriented..He truly made the entire process easy and stress free for me. If it weren't for Dale's professionalism, years of experience, and hard work, I really don't think any of the judges would've ever seen the truth. These lawsuits were very complex, but Dale laid out all the facts in each case effortlessly. At the end of the day it only took 3 hearings for Dale to get all 3 of these bogus cases dismissed for good!!!! I put all my trust into Dale Gomes and I'm so glad I did! No attorney will fight for you like he will- I can promise you that! He's a bulldog in the court room! No matter how small your case may be, he will fight fearlessly for you! Thank you Dale for all your hard work.. I sincerely appreciate you bringing the truth to light and getting these frivolous lawsuits dropped!!!

Do your research on this guy. He is way over rated by yelp and if you look up his reviews by…read morelawyers ( just google it) you'll see he ranks very low. I hired him without doing deep research and I paid for it. This was a simple straight forward case and he was able to blow it big time. If he has to use " boxing" references , run away. I.e " Its like a boxing match, you have to see where he is going and counter this". I can not stress enough to do your research!!!! degrees and where they come from mean something. If they can only boast on what their last job was, selling houses for 20 years, or where they are from, " been apart of the area all my life" without saying where they got their degree from its a flag. You want someone who can fight and out smart the other guy...this isn't him

Brad is a really decent person and trustworthy attorney. I have appreciated his help and legal…read moreguidance.