Tom Hutchinson is a wonderful family law attorney at Norman Dowler. I first met Mr. Hutchinson…read morewhen I was a new mother nineteen years ago in need of representation during a custody battle. He clearly held the respect of the judges and readily outshined the other attorney in the case with his steady professionalism and competence. Moreover, he always treated me with dignity, kindness and patience. I appreciated him so much then and still do now. He is a very important part of my life story. Thank you!

I have a passion for law and spent a lot of hours inside of a court house during my internships…read morewith the PD's office. Although being in the situation where you are the one who needs the lawyer can be quite different. I worked with Tom Hutchinson (along with his associates) and they were fantastic. They helped with every question I had, were always there to assist with any inquires I had, and were there to walk me through all the steps of my legal proceeding. Tom was extremely articulate and knew exactly what he was talking about. He made you pull the emotions out of the situations and focus on the facts. This was an excellent office and staff to work with. I strongly recommend them.

Cristian Arrieta assisted a mutual client with a complex probate matter that involved not just…read moremultiple beneficiaries, but also multiple properties in Ventura County. Cristian made himself available to answer questions and provided updates so that all parties were informed throughout the process. Cristian and his team are well-versed in dealing with estate planning and probate matters. Cristian treated my client with respect, and professionalism. When families are dealing with the death of a loved one and the distribution of assets, often tensions can run high. Even in these situations, Cristian always remains calm and collected. Give Cristian and his team a call if you need an estate planning attorney and probate expert.

My experience with Cristian Arrieta was very disappointing. He did not clearly explain or advise…read moreme, and I believe I was overbilled . When I asked to meet in person to review billing issues, he declined. I was billed for communications with opposing counsel but was not included in or informed about emails or negotiations,; and agreements were made without my knowledge. I believe my interests were not adequately protected, unnecessary fees were allowed, and I was asked to sign a document waiving final accounting without reviewing all receipts. I ultimately terminated his services. If you choose this firm, document all calls, insist on being included in correspondence, and do not sign anything without full explanation.

The McNamara Law Firm is a great firm for estate planning. Jane did a wonderful job setting up a…read morefamily trust and a special needs trust. Estate planning can seem like a big task. They break it down into bite size pieces that are easy to understand.

McNamara Law Firm is THE top of the line firm for trusts, estate planning and Elder Care. I was in…read morea fix after my mom passed and her usual law firm had no interest in helping me navigate the convoluted world of family trusts. Jane's firm swept in and took care of everything. Not only does Jane make it easy to understand, her Paralegal Miriam is the hands on "fixer." Between the two of them they were an exemplary team. They were so good when my wife and I needed to set up our own living trust, we went straight to them, and they once again proved they were the platinum standard. Yet their rates are competitive. I could not recommend a law firm more.

I contacted this firm on 8-25-25 to draft my will & spoke to Mr. Seff. He made an appointment for…read morea consultation on 8-29-25 at 1:00 pm. Since I didn't hear from him, I phoned him the day before to verify the appointment. Good thing I did, because he said he was not interested. A phone call would have been the decent thing to do. Apparently, Mr. Seff has no respect for his clients' time. As others have experienced - unprofessional. Keep that in mind if you're considering his firm.

I contacted Sonja Panajotovic to help me do my trust. Sonja is wonderful. She is smart, offers good…read moresuggestions and makes a grim task gentle. Sonja is a real pleasure to work with. I now have peace of mind knowing that my trust, will, power of attorney and advanced directive are properly done and in order. I highly recommend Sonja.

Rebecca Goldfarb created an estate plan for my wife and me. Her guidance was extremely helpful. We…read morenever would have considered everything we eventually covered. The cost was very reasonable. A few years ago Dinh Luu helped me administer an estate. Her advice was invaluable, the cost was very reasonable. What sets Goldfarb and Luu apart is how warmly they treat clients. They are both lovely, kind and thoughtful. Everyone we've met in their office is also wonderful. It's like getting legal services from long lost family members who happen to be lawyers.

G&L recently assisted my family & I in getting a Family Trust Deed & Healthcare Directive. The…read morestaff at G&L were very nice & patient in explaining things to my parents who speak & understand very little English. Trust Deeds can become stressful but G&L made the process smooth. Everything was done with a combination of zoom meetings, emails and in-person meetings. The whole process took less than a month. This is the 2nd time we do business with G&L as they also assisted my wife & I in adding my wife to our house deed. I highly recommend this firm if you are looking for people that care, responsive, knowledgeable & most importantly reasonably priced in this current economic environment. Thank you G&L! We appreciate you very much!

Looking for someone that really looks for your best interest? This is the right place! I am…read moreextremely happy with this law firm. It's amazing how we can feel the connection with someone you never met before that really wants to help focusing on your family best interest, and this was the impression I received from this law firm. I will definitely recommend them! Thank you, thank you very much for advising and helping through difficult times.

How unfortunate for me I did listen to Penner's counsel and I signed a stipulation which became an…read morecourt order. I learned it is illegal to negotiate a stipulation without the client taking part. After Penner I was unrepresented a few months before I had a new attorney. Penner's stipulation moved non trust assets into the trust which gave a bias trustee power over them. Because both parties and judge signed the stipulation it became set in stone - could not be modified. The one year statute of limitations on malpractice protects bad attorneys. A WARNING to others DO NOT SIGN anything your attorney asks you to sign - especially if they press you, scare you or hurry you. You have a lot of time to have one or two attorneys read it - there is no rush. So the lesson is to hire a second attorney to watch the first attorney to make sure they don't sabotage your case.

I have been a client of this firm for the past year. Their knowledge is vast and extensive. I truly…read moreappreciate and respect their professionalism. I highly recommend them. Dr. Arman Ghods D.C, C.M.E

I met with Attorney Patrick regarding my mom's Medicare and Medicaid situation, and I can't say…read moreenough good things about the experience. My mom is very ill, so any interruption or loss of health benefits has truly life-and-death consequences. I came in already navigating an incredibly difficult situation, with a lot of questions and a lot of anxiety. Patrick was compassionate, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. He took the time to explain the inner workings of Medicaid in a way that actually made sense, and he offered proactive advice that helped us think ahead rather than just react. I never felt rushed, and it was clear he genuinely cared about helping us do what was best for my mom. I walked out with peace of mind and a much clearer understanding of how I can support her during this time. Compassion, empathy, and real expertise were all present, which meant more than I can put into words. In the middle of such a hard chapter, it was truly meaningful to cross paths with an exceptional human.

Marty and Caryn made the estate planning process so much easier than I expected. They explained…read moreeverything clearly, answered all my questions (I had a lot of them) with patience, and guided me through each step with confidence. Their professionalism and attention to detail gave me complete peace of mind, while their friendly and welcoming style made the experience feel personal and supportive. I truly felt like a priority every time I reached out. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy and knowledgeable estate planner.

Martin Yarnell was absolutely excellent to work with. My circumstances had many challenges, and Mr…read more Yarnell and his team gently and firmly guided me through some difficult areas of the process. Their patience and understanding with me and my situation was very deeply appreciated. If I ever need their services again again, I would not hesitate to call on them.

we met w Andrew, esq., thru zoom. He that's very helpful in laying out some strategies as well as…read morepossibilities for us to navigate both an APS report and hospice care and obtaining a higher level of care while maintaiNing his dignity. Since then my father has been hospitalized and admitted so I am at a new crossroad. I will not hesitation contact Elder Llaw again for advice! Thank you

Called and left a message with the intake team requesting for help for my elderly mother and got a…read moreresponse later that same day. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

Kathy is extremely helpful and knowledge. She explained…read moreeverything and answered all the questions we had. The consultation was done and we set up about her day for the rest of the paper work. Highly recommend her.

This firm is so discombobulated. No support staff to answer phone, Have sent Kathy multiple emails…read moreand no response. Very unprofessional! Were eager to take my money to change a title for property, but never submitted the paperwork to city and have gone radio silent. You had already sent to deed to me, I signed it and overnight mailed to you in May, before your husband reportedly got sick. The email address is starlive44@icloud.com. You never submitted the deed to the city.