We met with Keith for some estate planning a few months ago and was very happy with the services he…read moreprovided. Keith met with us via Zoom and explained the process. We gathered all our paperwork and submitted it to him. Keith was very timely with his reply and getting our paperwork completed. Once the paperwork was completed, we met Keith in his office to sign all the documents. It was a seamless process and we couldn't have been happier. He provide all our estate paperwork to us in a well thought out binder that made the organization of the estate very easy for the family. I have since referred a friend to Keith and would not hesitate to use his services again!

I needed to update my trust and a neighbor suggested Keith. I was so glad he did. I'm somewhat new…read moreto Santa Cruz county and wanted an attorney nearby. Keith was soooo patient with me as I worked through my questions, scenarios and he gave me helpful guidance on choices I was thinking of and then put together a complete binder and gave me a memory stick of everything, as well. I would highly recommend Keith!

I have worked with Emily Buchbinder twice. First was to draft a Trust for my sister. This was…read morecomplicated because my sister had neglected much of her financial concerns for some time. Emily assembled the material she needed, met with us regularly and completed the work expeditiously. When I needed to return for updates, she was immediate in her responses and helped me clarify the best approach to the problems involved. Then, more recently, my wife and I revised our trusts, wills, and other legal documents. Again, Emily clarified issues we hadn't considered, led us through the complications, revised the trusts frequently as we made more firm decisions about our wishes--all with a smile and encouragement. We have worked with two other law firms in this area and Emily is by far the best attorney we have consulted about trusts and wills.

Great job by the team on both probate and trust administration. I wanted to wait and see what my…read morereassessment from the assessors office was before reviewing. They nailed it and got my Prop 19 Exclusion saving me a lot of taxes in the property transfer. It was worth the fees to have it done right.

I retained Holder Law in July 2026 for an urgent conservatorship and trust matter involving my…read moreelderly father, who has dementia and is in need of professional care. Unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing. I paid a $3,500 retainer and provided extensive medical, financial, trust, and conservatorship documentation. Despite the urgency of the situation, progress was very slow and communication was poor. I only spoke directly with Mr. Holder during the initial consultation and again when I decided to terminate his services, despite several requests for updates. After approximately two months, I received a working draft of the petition that I felt did not adequately reflect the information and documentation I had provided. At that point, I had lost confidence in the representation and terminated the firm. I requested an invoice and refund. The final invoice used the entire $3,500 retainer, including $870 for two hours spent drafting the petition, and I received no refund. I understand attorneys charge for their time, but based on the communication, progress, and work product I received, I do not believe my father's $3,500 was money well spent. At the initial consultation, my recollection is that Mr. Holder told me the petition could be completed in approximately seven hours. After two months, the draft I received was still far from complete. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this attorney.

I went to Holder Law for the emotionally unpleasant task of preparing for my own mortality through…read morean estate plan. Attorney Holder and his secretary turned an unpleasant endeavor into a satisfying experience. Both were extremely friendly and exceptionally helpful, no matter how ignorant my questions seemed. Attorney Holder was very thorough in his work, which now allows me to be absolutely confident that the handling of my assets after I pass will conform to my wishes.

We worked with Michael to complete our trust and will. He was very thorough, offered suggestions…read moreand options for how to structure it based on our personal requests. And when we needed to complete it by a deadline he made sure it was done. We will continue to work with Michael.

Michael is a great attorney in my opinion. He helped me threw a very complicated family Trust issue…read morethat I was having trouble with. I eventually got the outcome I was looking for before court proceedings were even necessary. Professional, reliable, and he's always looking out for the client.

We needed to update our living trust and Kathleen provided excellent legal advise and prompt…read moreservice. We highly recommend Kathleen Bodmer.

Ms Bodmer is personable, efficient, organized, and patient with our many questions. Scotts Valley…read morelocation is easy to find and park.

Ms. Malkin ran up very, very large fees of what is described as acceptable billing (because it is…read moredocumented) but I never received a single bill showing minutes and hours. In addition to legal hours, she charged the estate for unapproved expenses. If you go with Ms. Malkin, do your best to be sure you do not authorize her to charge any time or court fees without approval, though it's unlikely she will comply with your requests. In addition to financial lack of accountability, she seems to have difficulty sticking to a simple list of what has to be completed to close probate. 5 years in and probate is not closed. I would recommend finding another lawyer.

Debbie Malkin is the best. I've known her as a fellow adoptive mom for years. She's super smart,…read morehardworking, and has a big heart. It's a pleasure to work with her.

I'm not a big review writer, but I just finished my divorce and really wanted to thank her for her…read morehelp on it. Darlene is very calm and cool, easy to talk to and caring. She kept in touch pretty much 24/7 as needed, very different then attorneys I've used in the past. After the first 5 mins of meeting with her, and a few questions, she said the house was mine, as well as my whole business-I couldn't believe it. After it was said and done, I did get to keep the house and business, as promised. Divorce really is a long and terrible process to go through, but Darlene really made it a little easier. If I repeat my cycle, I'll be back... Thanks Darlene!

Amazing attorney who cares about her clients. We were truely…read moreblessed to have her on our side through some difficult times. She explained everything, walked us through every part of the process and eased our anxiety. I would definitely recommend her services to anyone who is need of legal assistance.

I called Levini Law to retain their services and get some advice on some of the terms of my…read morecommercial lease exit. My property management company has not been easy to deal with for the last eight years and I wanted to make sure that what they were telling me was fair and accurate. After consulting with Levini Law about the lease terms, they gave me good advice within the free 15 min consultation they offered. Getting free advice within a 15 min period, from a law firm, is rare in my experience and it show's me that they are honest and willing to help clients, even if the bill is low. For this reason, they will be the first call I make when I need a Real Estate lawyer, without a doubt. Thank you for your help, it means a lot to this small business owner :)

We wondered if giving regular passage permission across our property to a neighbor's 8-year-old…read moredaughter visiting her close friend would put us at risk for someone else claiming an easement. Ms. Levini answered my questions in the free consultation, which should make life better for all concerned. I'm paying that gift forward with this review. Work with a good person and knowledgeable professional.

I needed Yair for some independent certificate of reviews. He did an excellent job. I would highly…read morerecommend him.

As a couple planning our estate for the first time, we were grateful for Yair's thoughtful…read moreguidance. He was a very attentive listener, and not only answered all of our questions but also asked us questions and posed possibilities that invited us to take further consideration of certain things. He walked us through every step and detail with clarity and care. The entire process felt smooth, thorough, and genuinely personal. Yair's professionalism and kindness made a big difference; we're so glad our neighbor recommended him!

Lisa is a knowledgeable, friendly and trustworthy attorney. I am very lucky to find her to do my…read moreliving trust which provides great protection to my family. Her price is very reasonable for the excellent service she provided. I highly recommend Lisa if you like to provide legal protection to you family. Susan D

As a Registered Nurse, I understand how important it is to have an Advanced Healthcare Directive…read moreprepared in advance by an attorney. I conducted research online to determine who I should go to and who was the best fit for me. Happily, I found attorney Lisa Chan. She went above and beyond my expectations. From my first phone call to meeting her and completing the Advanced Healthcare Directive, my entire experience with her was wonderfully positive. Her rate is very reasonable in the Bay Area. She was very patient in listening to and answering all of my concerns and questions​ and offered professional guidance on areas I was unfamiliar with. It is evident that she is very knowledgeable about her practice. I can feel that she truly cares about her clients and treats them with respect and dignity. I will definitely be returning to Lisa for future services and highly recommend her.