Melissa & her team were consummate professionals. I had a labor law issue. Was laid off after 20 years with minimal notice. Even her consultation answered countless questions & provided essential guidance. I'd freely and eagerly recommend her. When you've been maltreated by a place you've invested your heart in, the feelings are poignant & difficult. Having an expert to cut through to understand your rights is vital. Melissa would be terrific to ensure you're treated fairly & legally. read more

I reached out to this company because I'm looking for services due to an employment issue. I spent over an hour detailing my issues during my intake interview and was told I would be contacted shortly. After more than 2 weeks, I called to follow up and was told they were just waiting for the second attorney to make her notes and I would be contacted shortly. After more than a week passed, I followed up with a second phone call only to be told the same thing. I let the person know how time sensitive the situation is and she seems to understand and promised I would be contacted shortly. It's been over a month since my initial interview and NOTHING. It's very unprofessional. I let them know I DO NOT want their services. It's just common courtesy to keep the person up to date with what's going on and maintain open communication. This was a TERRIBLE experience and I would NEVER recommend this company to anyone. read more

I just barely read this reply in my Yelp inbox. I thought this law office would help me with a federal discrimination lawsuit. Instead I was given the runaround and ignored. I even had the money, in cash, to pay for legal fees since my partner passed. I thought, I'm a disabled veteran, I'm gay, my partner just passed away, I have proof of discrimination at work, this law firm is definitely going to help me. They seem like good people that would actually help. I was wrong. Over the past year I've been involved with the EEO and my case is moving at a snails pace. I hate to be doing this work alone, but I've been through tougher things. The response by them claims that I have the wrong law firm. That is completely false. This is the right law firm that I contacted. I contacted them twice. I did indeed speak to one of the lawyers over the phone. I also did indeed receive two "sorry we can't help you" type letters. I may not know the legal terminology or know how to write as eloquently as a lawyer does... but I'm definitely not stupid. I know what I experienced from you and it was insincere and dismissive. The fact that you're basically calling me a liar in your response only further solidifies my low rating for you. I've even passed by your office twice in person. The escrow company I was dealing with when buying my place is in your building. read more

I would highly recommend this law firm. Melissa Johnson is a highly educated attorney and comes with a great set of ideas and experiences. She spends time with her clients, giving them great counsel, and is very trustworthy! She is reasonable, answers all of your questions, and does so in a timely fashion. Highly recommend, 5 stars, all around!! read more

No call back and based on the "under construction" website, I wouldnt be reaching out for Melissa or her group anytime soon.

Incredibly disappointed. I left a message with Melissa regarding legal representation over a month ago. I didn't receive a callback or even have a receptionist follow up with me. It's unfortunate since, at the time, I was under a great deal of stress at my job and would've appreciated any guidance they could've offered. read more

Ms. Johnson went above and beyond her professional expertise when she offered me advice on a legal matter. She is an excellent attorney and person. She is a great listener and advocated strongly for my situation. I would highly recommend Ms. Johnson for any labor related issue. read more

Ms. Spencer handled my disability discrimination and failure to accommodate case from 2006 through settlement in 2011. My case was a difficult and complex situation within a California Community College. The CCC system used a team of lawyers and a "stall to death" tactic designed to bleed my resources dry, cost me my job, my health benefits and discredit my professional reputation. Atty Mika Spencer stuck by me for five plus years and a lot of complex problems. She saw my case through to an excellent resolution, was professional and kept me from losing hope and everything I had worked so hard to accomplish in my career. She represented me from her office in San Diego while my case was located in Fremont, California with expert co-counsel from the offices of Pamella Pitt, in San Francisco (see her Yelp review). Mika worked hard for me and my small case. She interacted effectively with the employer's HR people, opposing counsel, my medical doctors and other professionals involved. Mika is a very sensitive professional and a friend who I know fights hard for what she believes is just and fair for people that experience the pain and despair of discrimination and unfair treatment in the workplace. I highly recommend Mika Marilyn Spencer to anyone, with or without a disability, who needs a highly competent labor attorney. She understands what you are going through and can help you get past some really tough situations like your best friend. read more

Mika Spencer is currently helping Ian Rey, who was fired from Spouts Point Loma in May 2013. She stepped in to help the Rey family deal with the healthy food store. From what I am hearing from the family, she is doing a terrific job. It takes a special kind of compassionate attorney to delicately handle discrimination cases. According to the law firms website, The Spencer Law group practices exclusively in the fields of labor law, employment law, and employee benefits, including ERISA, and represents workers, unions, and selected employers in the public and private sectors. Ms. Spencer's practice focuses on representing people with disabilities, federal sector employees, and labor organizations." Ms. Spencer is also an author and has contributed to a chapter on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for the National Lawyers Guild publication Employee and Union Member Guide to Labor Law. Her articles have appeared in a number of periodicals and journals, including Medical Trial Technique Quarterly. Attorney Spencer is a graduate of UCLA Law School. If you are in need of a qualified lawyer with a specialty in discrimination, Ms. Spencer seems like a good choice. read more

Mrs. Mika & Partner, Thank You! For such a large firm, we received very personal care. We will always recommend you highly! Top to bottom, everyone was great. Even talking with her partners, took my call and was very humble. Thank you for Mika Spencer. You have helped put our lives back together. Thank you so much for your guidance and support during this legal process. Professional, honest and hard working. My community and I are lucky to have met you. What a great job. Thank you again.Thank You Said Abiyow CEO read more

Seems like I'm not the only one who had issues scheduling a screening. Very disappointed in their response, all lies. I live in San Diego and did not have any kids back in 2013. read more

I consulted with Attorney Melissa Johnson about a legal issue and would give her more than 5 stars if I could. She quickly honed in on the crux of the situation by efficiently asking key questions and patiently listening to answers. Her sense of caring and appropriately timed humor throughout the process were greatly appreciated. She also provided me ample opportunity to ask questions of her and gave thorough responses, ensuring my understanding. Attorney Johnson ultimately advised a clear path forward which brought great peace of mind. I would definitely consult with her again without hesitation should the need arise. In addition, the assistant (also named Melissa) who did the intake was wonderful -- thorough, compassionate, and focused. Huge thanks for a very positive experience! read more

Melissa was amazing! She helped me with a legal matter and helped me understand everything well. She explained everything in detail and answered all my questions fully. I got great results and I am happy I came to her and got her help. I highly recommend her. Thank you! read more

I want to just say a small story of what has happened three years ago when I was coming out of my last employment. I called the offices of Spencer Johnson McCammon and left a message for Mrs. Marilynn Mika Spencer. After several days she got back to me and spoke to me for free for about one hour giving me advise. This is rare these days since I had talked to another lawyer and he charged me half hour of work telling me that I did not have a case any ways. At that time I was in a bad situation and was enduring abuse at work place. She gave me confidence and ways to get up on my feet. I have not had the opportunity to thank her but want to say that she has a vast experience and is a very good lawyer. She truly cares about workers and people and will fight for them. G0d bless her, I recommend her all the way. read more

Melissa Johnson helped me with an important legal matter. She is tough and sticks to the facts. I was really impressed with her ability to see through all of the racket and get the job done. I'm really lucky I had been referred to her by another top attorney. He respected her and said she was one of the best and he was right. read more

Attorney Spencer is Smart, articulate, and very easy to talk to. I Came here for a consult, was given valuable guidance, and walked away feeling heard and valued. This firm knows what they are doing!!! read more

I recommend Marilynn Spencer. I used Marilynn more than 3 years ago. Marilynn handled my Employment / Labor matter, I have previously worked with 2 lawyers. Typically my contact with Spencer was under intense crisis. I had worked with another office and had run aground. Ms. Spencer, though very busy with matters larger than my individual case immediately did a case triage with me. She brought my matter back into focus and took my case from a wreck to a satisfactory settlement. I highly recommend this office and Mika Spencer. Her expertise and years of experience made a decisive difference. read more

I had a pleasure to consult with Marilyn Spender about my situation regarding employment. Ms. Spencer's staff took a very thorough intake my case. Ms. Spencer explained to me about my case in details and gave me lots of very professional advices and presented me with many options that would benefit me and work to my advantage. The entire process not only is very professional and to the point, but also make me feel very comfortable and clearly understand the legal aspect of situation. I will strongly recommend Ms. Spencer to anyone who have an employment related legal problem. read more

Melissa Johnson is a an excellent attorney and person. She actively listened to the details of my situation, communicated clearly and strategically with me, worked hard to advocate for me, and quite honestly fought for me. She honored everything she promised and over delivered in every way. I have and will continue to recommend her and this firm to anyone in need. read more

Attorney Melissa Johnson knows her stuff. I called for a consult and before hanging up, had all the info I needed to move forward. She was patient, knowledgeable, and very personable. I give 6 stars read more

If there was an option for 0 stars I would've selected that. My experience with this law firm was horrible and extremely unprofessional on their end. They don't seem to care about people. I contacted them and was scheduled a day next week to call back and give my side of the case. After I called in and spoke with the representative on the phone, I called back a few days later to express that this was a very time sensitive matter which they took no action on. I was told to call about 7 days later to finally speak with the lawyer and was told the call needed to be rescheduled, and the representative said she would call me back within a few mins to tell me when that would be. After no call back for an hour I call back and she said I was rescheduled to speak with the lawyer later that afternoon. Lone behold when I call at the specified time the assistant tells me again that the lawyer isn't available and to reschedule. We rescheduled for the following Monday which I was sick and forgot to call. The lawyer nor assistance didn't even reach out to me for missing the call since. Extremely unprofessional, horrible service to those that are already in distress. I would strongly recommend to save your time and NOT use this firm. (This looks extremely familiar to a review left 4 years ago so this seems to be a trending issue here) read more

I was hesitant to hire an attorney, given that it seemed like a financial stretch at the time. However, I soon learned that hiring Mrs. Spencer and her firm was the right call. What I believe made the difference was the presence of all the important factors that maximized chances of success for my case (presentation, knowledge, expertise, proven track record, and probably a few other things I'm not even aware of). Needless to say, I highly recommend her! read more

Mika Spencer probably saved my job last summer. She got my employer to back down when it looked like I was going to get terminated because of a physical disability. As a result, I am still on the job I have had for 12 years. Another lawyer had advised me "go ahead and let them fire you, and I'll represent you after you are fired." That didn't sound like a good idea to me! Glad I kept looking and found Spencer instead. Had to pay Spencer by the hour and it cost several thousand dollars, but this was well worth the cost. She understood that the most important thing was to keep my job. The other lawyer I talked to seemed to think it was no big deal to get fired if it made the case better. I haven't had any major problems with my employer after that, but if I do, I will definitely go back to Spencer for round 2! read more

Great attorney! I had a problem with my employer related to my disability, and it looked like I might lose my job. Two other lawyers I talked to told me to wait until I got fired. They didn't want to take my case because they said I didn't have any damages yet. Luckily, Mika picked up my case and steered the whole situation down the road of "reasonable accommodation" under the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act. It worked out great. I kept my job and the employer agreed to accommodations for my disability. My work situation has improved a lot. I'm grateful that Mika understood that I wasn't interested in getting a lot of money - the important thing to me was being able to keep my job. Lots of other lawyers aren't interested in that! read more