I was arrested for a felony hit and run, which injured a pedestrian. The prosecutor demanded from…read morea court that I serve months in jail. I am a nurse and I thought that would be the end of my life and my career. It was the darkest time in my life that I lost trust in the system and humans. During this time, I found and retained attorney Thomas Fleming. He assured me everything would be ok. Throughout the legal process, Thomas guided me every step, recommending a number of activities that are good for my case, and also helped me grow as a person. Thomas then used these activities and my growth in court as one of many reasons why the court should give me a second chance despite any mistakes I may have made. Thomas then asked the judge to divert and dismiss my case. The prosecutor strongly objected to this. But, amazingly, the judge believed and agreed with Thomas, and granted his request to divert and dismiss my case. Amazing but true, the court dismissed my case at his request! Thomas then filed a motion to seal any record of my arrest, the court granted as well! Thomas has a lot of faith. I found him to be a smart, trustworthy, honest, professional, compassionate and genuinely cared for me as a person. He got to know me and my family as well. He always wanted the best for me, it showed in the result. God bless Thomas!

I recently got charged with a DUI and my research told me that Thomas was the best DUI attorney in…read morethe Bay Area. This turned out to not only be accurate but one of the best decisions I could have made. I have a prior felony DUI w/injury, when I stupidly caught this one I knew this would be a felony dui and thought my life was over and I would be in jail, away from my wife and daughters. Through the Grace of God and Thomas's experience that is not happening Although I blew a .146 and have a prior felony DUI, the DUI was reduced to only a wet reckless and I only have 2 days of community service. Everything will be expunged from my record in one year! Thomas responded immediately when I first reached out and stayed calm and patient with me while I could barely even speak without crying my eyes out. He gives clear instructions on exactly what you need to do and exactly what he is going to be doing. I can not stress this enough, it's not just about you following his instructions to get out of trouble it's about following instructions to change the course of your life. I truly believe that this experience in my life happened for a reason and that Thomas was put in my path on purpose. I now have a relationship with God and have had repeated blessings come my way and I just can't be more thankful . On top of working a legit miracle on my behalf Thomas also offered his services until my post conviction hearing is completed even though his contractual obligations are fulfilled! For anybody with doubt, uncertainty, or in a position like I was in, Thomas is your guy! Do the work and really mean it and let him take care of the rest ! "Have Faith, Not Fear" is what he told me on that first phone call and it was hard to do at first but I figured it out eventually what that actually means, and you can too! Thomas truly works miracles and transforms peoples lives!

What initially caught my attention about Derek is that he sounded like a genuine person both in his…read morevideo and over the phone. He was the type of person you could trust. My first informal consultation over the phone with him made me want to meet him in person because he wasn't the type who appeared extremely aggressive, but instead, realistic. He won't make promises that seem over-the-top. He is the type that states facts, tells you the honest truth, and communicates openly and calmly with you. He is patient, kind, and also has a great sense of humor. After searching around, I decided to pick him as my attorney and I am so glad that I did. He helped me tremendously with my case by getting some charges taken off, and also bringing down the severity of my case. I feel so lucky to have landed on his page while I was googling for help. I HIGHLY recommend Derek. He is professional and will help you every step of the way!

PHENOMENAL!!!! I got myself involved in a very difficult…read moresituation. It was a very serious situation and was facing serious charges. Derek assisted me in sorting everything out during one of the most difficult times in my life. I have never met an attorney like Derek that not only handled everything with extreme care but also treated me as a good friend, not judging me for what had occurred. If you meet with him, you will understand why I did not hesitate to retain his services.

I've consutled Pocklington law several times over the years on various issues as well as referred a…read morefew friends and family members. My experience has always been receipt of a thoroughly evaluated response to my legal issue. Those who I have referred have echoed the same and many hired them.

Mr. Pocklington did an initial consult . I paid for his time, and I sent him a detailed list of…read morefollow-up questions. He told me he needed a formal agreement before proceeding, and I told him to go ahead and send it. He said he would send agreement after he returned fom vacation . I waited 3 weeks (after he returned from vacation).with no response. I followed up, and only then was I told that he was too busy to take my case. If he knew he didn't have the capacity, I wish he would have told me that from the start rather than letting this drag on. It's cost me time I didn't need to lose.

With 2 dui's literally back to back. My fiance was in a situation. I already know.... how can you…read moreget two back to back. Oooh and did I forget to mention he had one from like 7 years ago that we thought was a dry and reckless but turned out to be a wet and reckless. We had no other choice but to deal with it. I advised my fiance he would need to hire an attorney. He automatically wanted to go with the attorney with the most reviews. But I advised him he should be cautious. I called the attorney he wanted to go with and didn't get a good feeling. I called 2 other law firms and again didnt get a good feeling. I finally called Christopher and felt confident so we setup a meeting and my feeling of confidence increased. He didn't make any promises of what the outcome would be but he did leave us feeling like we made a great choice. He kept us informed and anytime we had any questions I contacted him and he got back to me quickly. I always texted him and called when needed. I know attorneys are busy in and out of court and in meetings so I didn't want to take up his time from working on cases. Christopher advised my fiance to get on the scram cam as a pre plea. This would help him in court if need be. We got the run around from the scram place. They said he needed to be sentenced first. So I contacted Christopher and he gave me a womens name. I called the scram place back and got ahold of the women Christoper referred us to. She handled everything. He always kept us informed if he was running late due to being in another court room. He negotiated and did everything he could and got my fiance the best outcome. He was facing jail time due to his prior. He was able to get one case down to a wet and wreckless, 5 days community service with half time and the other case 10 days community service, with 3 months dui class. Regular court fees. All in all I'm 100% positive we got the best outcome. He knows his stuff and will fight to get the best outcome. He will go over the D.A to speak to the supervising D.A if need be. If you are looking for an attorney who can get you the best outcome Christoper is the best. Hopefully we never need his services again. But it's good to know we know someone we trust. He is worth more than what we paid for. So call him today and thank me later

I reached out to Christopher Varnell when I needed help and he really came through. He personally…read morereturned my call right away and was professional throughout the whole process. He was very responsive (texting me back almost always instantly). To find a good lawyer who replies in a timely manner is hard enough, but to find one who TEXTS you back for every question? AMAZING! I was nervous about the process and pretty in the dark before reaching out to Christopher but he was more than willing to answer questions and walk me through everything step by step. He didn't make any guarantees on outcome, but was very knowledgeable and I left his office confident. Also smiling in the end with the outcome. He is very direct and to the point, so if you're looking for a lawyer with just buzzwords, fluff, and all-talk, he's not your guy. He's very familiar with Contra Costa Country courts and has good connections which is always a plus! If I run into anything again or I have friends who need representation , I will definitely recommend Christopher Varnell.

Highly recommended! Justin represented me for a move away…read moreorder, which is known to be of the most difficult in family law and I can't begin to explain how pleased I am with his services. Before Justin I had retained a different attorney. After that disaster I then interviewed many more attorneys; so I would say I have a pretty good idea of who is out there. Unlike many of the other attorneys I dealt with who were rude, entitled and too confident, I felt Justin took me and my case seriously. I didn't feel like he just trying to make money; he took his time and listened to me and what I was needing from him. He explained how his services worked; the cost of his services, what it included and if he needed something from me, he would get in touch with me (basically don't call, email or show up if you don't want to be charged). I appreciated that. His confidence and professional work ethic made me feel secure in my difficult case. He did all the leg work and I just had to show up to my trial. Justin was calm, respectful and to the point during trial. As the issue of relocating with my child and moving her away from her father was a sensitive subject, we weren't sure how the trail would end, but Justin won my case. Justin provided excellent service and I can offer only the highest recommendation for him and his office.

I have been receiving legal counsel from Mr. Justin Tabayoyon and his team for the past year and a…read morehalf. I'm a upstanding and proud father of my young son. At the time that I found Justin I was in the middle of dealing with a very, very messy divorce, custody battle with my sons mother. Justin has stood by my side through it all and the best possible scenario came out of this terrible situation by means of Justin's guidance and counsel. My only regret is that I did not find him earlier in my divorce. I wasted my time with money hungry, incompetent lawyers. What I look for in a layer: 1- Experience and knowledge. Justin and his team prove to be extremely knowledgeable in all areas of my situation. He easily forecasted what ultimately ended up happening with my case, and was able to point out and focus on the relevant issues at hand. The best way that I could put it is that every time I got off the phone with him or read one of his emails I felt a ton of bricks come off of my shoulders. 2- Availability and punctuality (returning phone calls/emails etc.) Justin is very punctual with physical court appearances or otherwise. He always responded to my emails and phone messages almost immediately. During the most crucial part of my case Justin would call on weekends or evenings, whenever it made sense to make it happen. I knew that I wasn't but I felt like his only client. 3- Cost (hourly and retainer fee) Although I would sell the shirt off my back to protect my sons best interest, money is always an issue especially for people like me who do not earn/have a lot. Justin's hourly rate and retainer fee is MUCH more reasonable than anything I could find. Justin has proved to be very responsible with his time and my retainer fee. He quickly finds what is relevant and focuses on that. 4- Demeanor (ability to clearly communicate information, appearance,) Justin and his team projects a clear, professional, and calm persona that is very reassuring in hectic times. He is the same in court or dealing with my ex wife. Cool, calm, collected and always looking sharp. Bottom line: I got my custody schedule that I proposed and all of the stipulations that I wanted, and probably most importantly Justin somehow was able to guide us in the direction to mend a coparenting relationship between my ex-wife and I for the ultimate benefit of my son. There is no other legal team that I would trust more then The Tabayoyon law firm with something so important to me as my sons best interest. In the unfortunate case that I would need a lawyer in the future Justin's number is on speed dial in my phone. I highly recommend him.

Jesse Garcia and his entire office did an amazing job for me in my federal case. I was set up by an…read moreold friend in a meth deal and Jesse was able to show everyone how it all went down. The judge got it even as the us attorney in the court was making excuses. It took 3 years of fighting but Jesse never quit. He delivered what he promised Thank you Jesse

My family and I will be forever grateful to Jesse Garcia for his genius expertise and…read morerepresentation. My brother is now a free man and all of his legal issues have simply been resolved, but most importantly, completely erased from his record! I can't imagine finding a better lawyer than Jesse! The guy is just brilliant!

Aaron cares about his clients, will go above and beyond, and communicate fully with you every step…read moreof the way!

If I could give negative stars I would. Know that this comes from a professional licensed person…read moreand these are just the facts. DO NOT CALL BEN KEIZER. This completely unprofessional dude came highly recommended from an attorney I was already working with. So I felt comfortable calling them. As a licensed professional, this hearing and criminal charge was a big deal and could have had huge impacts on my life and career. I spoke to him on a Monday or a Tuesday and I had a hearing scheduled for the following Monday. He wanted the entire fee upfront. I simply didn't have all of it. I told him I could give him a substantial down payment and could pay him the entire fee within a couple weeks. He explained how he had such respect for my profession as he had worked in my field in the past. He assured me he was with me and was going to help me. He told me he would call my by the end of the week with a payment arrangement he would accept. So I relaxed. I didn't call anyone else. By Friday I hadn't heard from him. I was very anxious but I just trusted he would keep his word. After all, he was a recommendation from another attorney with whom I liked and had experience with. On Saturday, I tried to call his office because I had received no communication from his office whatsoever. No calls. No emails. Nothing. So I was able to find another attorney on a weekend who took my case and she was amazing. This guy began calling me Monday morning at the same time the hearing was taking place. He did not do what he said. He lied to me. He ignored my situation. His communication is so unprofessional that it is non-existent. If you value yourself, your case, your money, your time, and your respect, run as fast as you can away from this law firm!!

I understand you cannot have representation on small claims and am looking for counsel . I looked…read moreon yelp for small claims attorney and this guy popped up with a customer review about how he handled a small claims case in an excellent fashion! However this guy is a complete a**hole. He recommended that I should never pay for a small claims attorney and then followed up with request for 500$ consultation. Don't waste your time. He answered my call during a medical procedure

Jesse is a straightforward no nonsense person. He was very matter of fact about how to handle my…read moresituation and offered guidance and suggestions that helped me decide how to move forward. Its evident that he cares about helping people and doing the best job he can. I am grateful for his service and recommend him enthusiastically.