I met Richard while he was working a case with the attorney I was working for at the time. So…read moreprofessional and a complete gentlemen. When people call me for a referral to a solid attorney in Modesto, Richard is always at the top of my list. If he doesn't handle your kind of case, he'll send you to someone who will. I love this man. Hard to find a stand-up attorney. Mr. Cardoza is that and more.

Even after relocating to Napa from the Central Valley, we still use Rick Cardozo for our legal…read moreneeds. He has always made me feel at ease, helped me understand legal jargon in terms I can understand, and really knows his stuff. With all of his years practicing, it is a good feeling to be with someone with an extensive law knowledge, ties to the community, and a solid reputation. He was able to help us after a car accident, assisted my parents with tenant issues they had, and even helped through the process of filing a restraining order. He has our business for life.

Mr. Gradford is a bulldog in the court room, excellent results in both my boyfriends criminal case…read moreand child custody case! I highly recommend this firm! His fees are lower than anyone around and he is honest and fair!

Mr. Stoner and staff have been a saving grace. They have walked me though some difficult issues…read morewith my divorce. Very professional and courteous.

I usually don't write reviews but I wish i would off read this before I hire this people.If you…read morewant to pay for every time the even look at your file this is the law firm for you. It felt the they were working for the opposing counsel. Read this and all other reviews this is not a good law firm. In this case you don't get what you pay for., they are expensive bit not good at all, all they want to do is settle never fight for you.

After 2 years of battling for a divorce, I finally agreed to a settlement based on erroneous…read moreinformation I received from my lawyer Tamie Cummins. I lost thousands due to her mistake. And there are no attorneys that will take malpractice suits against other attorneys. Attention to detail is lacking. I gave 2 stars because I think the divorce process in CA is broken--which isn't her fault.

I am writing to clarify the inaccuracies in Leslie Jensen's reply to my review. This was not…read morelimited scope representation, as she claims. In addition, no refund was ever issued at any point during or after her services. The information she provided during my case was incorrect, and her lack of punctuality and attention to detail had significant financial consequences for me. I believe it's important for others to know the facts so they can make an informed decision about hiring legal representation. I stand by my original review and encourage others to do thorough research before choosing an attorney.

This woman has the nastiest, rudest demeanor and attitude I have ever come across. As someone with…read moredisabilities, and a female, she is an embarrassment to women everywhere. She is a true KAREN and needs to do some permanent things to adjust that GOD-AWFUL personality. Cannot imagine going through legal matters with someone being so rude, condescending, and put your favorite curse word here. She is that bad. 5-10 minutes on the phone with her is all the consultation you need... she drives business away all on her own with her nastiness and "interpretation," of the law. Looks like most of her reviews are fake / she has friends write them (referring to google and good ones on yelp). Odious woman... Yelp doesn't lie. Run... don't walk away from this lady.

My parents set up a trust using Amy Jeffries from Gianelli Nelson. It went great. Amy was very…read morethorough and attentive. I was the executive of it so when my parents died I went back to her to have everything put in my name. Now I'm having her draw up my trust. Amy is so efficient and caring it made a bad situation better. I was overwhelmed and sad and Amy just made it easy. I cannot recommend her more. I would not go to anyone else ever!!!

Our family have been clients of the Gianelli Law Firm for over 20 years. We have been attentively…read morelistened to, counseled about our wishes for family legacy, and educated generously about making prudent choices. The attorney's insights were invaluable. We hope to add a third generation of clients to their roster with my dad's grandsons growing into adulthood. Get your trust done today, it will be worth the peace of mind you get in return. Monica Ojcius

I'm an attorney in the area, and I used to practice bankruptcy law. I'm phasing out of bankruptcy…read moreto focus on my Probates and Trusts practice, and I refer most people to Mr. Haddix, especially if they have a complex creditor issue. He is extremely knowledgeable in the field.

I am more than happy, Brian helped me a lot I couldn't be happier, I would recommend him to everyoneread more

Sonya is awesome! Fair and thorough. Highly recommended for her integrity and skills.read more

Do not recommend. Didn't do anything other than paperwork. Which was more her aide than her…read more Didn't seek what i told her to seek. After retainer was exhausted, she billed almost 1k for unauthorized work after she said she doesnt do work outside her retainer. And adds interest of amount I never approved. Typical lawyer. Also, told me to shut up during a conference, who TF works for who? Avoid.

I was having problems with the contractor I hired for a house remodel when I decided to look for a…read more lawyer for advice. I found Attorney William ( Bill ) Mussman on Yelp and I am very thankful for all his help. I called his office, and left my number , he called me back the same day and gave me an appointment for the following day. I had a total of 2 telephone appointments with him to discuss my situation , he reviewed my documents, sent me detailed emails and gave me advice on how to make a demand letter . All of these happened in only 1 week, and best of all, it's FREE ! Atty. Mussman earned my respect ! He is extremely professional and very knowledgeable. He is the type of lawyer you would trust to represent you. I highly recommend him. Thank you very much Atty Mussman!!!

Bill and team were incredible! I usually do not write Yelp reviews however Bill made a typically…read morehorrible process go as smooth as possible. He truly cared about my situation, explained every in an easy to understand manner and basically took the ball and ran with it. Far less work required on my end and got the exact result I was looking for! I highly recommend Bill to anyone seeking a great attorney!

Outdated and Underwhelming - Not Suited for Serious Planning…read more If you are accustomed to the speed, precision, and forward-thinking expertise required for complex financial planning in places like the Bay Area, do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. This attorney's practice feels like a legal time warp, and frankly, I was shocked by the lack of professionalism and modern competence. The entire process was painfully slow. Responses to simple emails took days, and his advice on handling modern assets--like founder stock, complex LLC structures, or even just high-value digital assets--was bafflingly vague and seemed rooted in probate law from 2000. We are in 2025, sir. It's clear this firm operates in a bubble where a simple will and trust for a single-family home is considered "complex." They simply do not possess the necessary sophistication or urgency to deal with the high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional financial realities that professionals in San Francisco or Silicon Valley face. His boilerplate documents and hesitant manner would be laughed out of a downtown SF office. Bottom line: What might pass for acceptable, relaxed-pace counsel in Modesto is a non-starter for anyone requiring true, detail-oriented estate strategy. This attorney would not survive a week in a competitive market. Save your money and the headache; find counsel that understands modern wealth, not just small-town bureaucracy.

I hired Broderick- Villa to write a response to a Motion to vacate and a friend of mine could have…read moredrafted a more professional response. There is also the problem that I requested several phone calls and Broderick-Villa refused to speak with me. He only had a phone call with me AFTER I fired him. He also only improved his communication via email and one "phone call" that wasn't really a phone call AFTER I fired him. Communication was terrible. Once he has your money do not expect your emails to be answered in a reasonable amount of time. If you have a hearing on October 5 you will be offered a phone call at the end of October. The opposition he prepared is not responsive to the issues raised in the Defendant's Motion to Vacate. Due to his lack of responsiveness and the fact that the opposition did not come anywhere close to addressing, much less adequately addressing, the Defendant's arguments especially pertaining to service of process and his alleged lack of knowledge of the underlying complaint, I was forced to Fire Broderick-Villa who then chose to bill me in a scam until the court filed the paperwork. I chose to retain another attorney to represent me who could handle the issue and understood the scope of the issue- SERVICE. Because the opposition drafted did not even address the issues raised in the motion to vacate, I had to hire and pay another law to draft an opposition that is responsive and addresses the defendant's arguments. I requested a full refund which he refused to give. I now have to go to court to get it back and he is going to have to report it to his malpractice insurance, raising his rates. He could have been reasonable and resolved this but took no accountability of his opposition did not come anywhere close to addressing, much less adequately addressing, the Defendant's arguments. DO NOT HIRE THIS LAWYER! YOU WILL REGRET IT.