I worked with Jeanne over the past several months as she mediated my divorce…read more Divorce is intimidating, overwhelming, and emotionally heavy--especially when you have a child together. I was fortunate in two ways: first, my ex and I both wanted to settle as peacefully as possible; and second, I had the opportunity to work with Jeanne, who made the process smoother than I could have hoped. Jeanne is warm, personable, and compassionate. She handled everything in a timely, detailed, and thorough manner, which made a very difficult situation much easier. I highly recommend her as a mediator! :)

Great lawyer, detail driven, very reasonable rates. She handled my legal separation in a…read moreprofessional matter. Negotiated diligently with the opposing side and kept professional composure despite my irrational attitudes at times.

I am so thankful to Ann for all of her amazing advice. She took the time to listen and offer…read moreadvice, when I didn't know where to turn. Her opinions and advice were clear and to the point and left no room for error. She was very honest and realistic with me about what the next best step would be for my divorce. With her help, I was able to finalize my divorce and get what my kids and I needed most, peace of mind! Thank you so much again, Ann. I am forever grateful!!

She was concise and when she realized I didn't have my ability to take notes she cut the session…read moreshort & rescheduled. She was considerate enough not to have me waste my $ and rely on the info from memory.

Mr. Francis is an honest attorney with a lot of integrity…read more He will work hard for your case. I have used him for child custody and support matters on more than one occasion. Both times were long cases with multiple hearings. He is experienced and has been working in the same area of law enough to know the judges, counselors and other professionals in the area. This will help you since he may know how they will decide. He truly wants to help. He is not in it for the money. He does not have a huge office staff with a lot of overhead. He doesn't take on a huge caseload to generate more revenue. He keeps it simple so that he can focus on your case and be an effective attorney for you. He has always been very responsive when I needed him. In my experience, he can read through lies and extract the truth. This will work well if your ex is dishonest or not forthcoming. He aggressively strives for truth. He doesn't put up with BS and can quickly cut through it. He also has been doing this for a long time so don't call him for free legal advice. Instead, check out his website. It has a lot of really useful info that helped me a lot prior to actually calling him. Probably one of the best websites out there for family law. https://www.wallacefrancis.com/ Many attorneys prolong the case or tell you what you want to hear so that they can keep fighting and keep billing you. This is not the case with Mr. Francis. If you are lucky enough to get him as your attorney, you will not regret it.

Wallace helped me remove hostile tenants. Knowing that Wallace had my back during the eviction…read moreprocess gave me peace of mind and the leverage I needed to end things without further escalation. I appreciate his calm demeanor and professionalism during what was a very stressful and high anxiety situation for me. Thank you!

I found Robert and his team through Yelp and I can not recommend them enough. At first I was under…read morethe impression that my ex was amiable to an uncontested divorce. As the paperwork came through, Robert assured us that everything was going as planned and these things take time. This is of course due to the court's waiting periods to file paperwork. Robert turned in all paperwork and informed us when things were being done and showing us the process is moving along. Unfortunately a failure on my ex's part to understand this led to her to become more hostile towards Robert and his team. Robert was in his rights to cancel our mediation agreement. However, he stuck it out and we were able to finish the divorce. Robert always responded to communications within 24 hours but usually same day via phone or email and was even able to assist in the negotiation of the divorce settlement so both parties were able to walk away content (given the circumstances). Again, there may be one particular yelp review that is quite hostile towards Robert and his team. In any divorce there will always be emotions involved and sometimes the mediator, who takes no sides, can become the target. 99% of the reviews for the Go Divorce Clinic are overwhelming positive. Trust those people as I trusted Robert and his team.

Worst decision I've made in a lifetime. They tell you all the things that they can do for you. With…read morea little innuendo that they can't give legal advice, but then they do well Robert does anyways. And then, when the paper comes out, you find out you're screwed. Lots of money for poor service. Robert prefers to call, used and put things in writing. He's very coercive I'm 61. I should've known when he said he was the brother-in-law of my husbands. Good work friend that we should've steered clear. But he guaranteed me that there would be no conflict of interest. All the paperwork has been favor towards my husband things that we did not even agree on. Robert put in there because his comment was always well. What about Bill? What about Bill. When we had things situated. And then the Cuadro that he's supposedly a specialist on , I got screwed big time I got screwed big time and now there's nothing I can do. He told us to put the pension in he didn't give us any more information about it but he said he had to be in pay status before he could do a QDRO, which I found out after the fact that's not true he's just really screwed us over bad. I'm sure if you don't have any questions. Because these guys their legal advice that they do indeed give you is not based on the law. But they try to assure you they can do everything. I'm 61. I'm now gonna be screwed for life because I chose Robert Revel with Go Divorce Clinic . BIG BIG MISTAKE

Very wonder people , very happy with our lawyer Christine , she worked very hard for us and was…read morevery patient to, we had so many questions, she answered all of them with great knowledge, I highly recommend wine country family law , we are grateful for it all , there located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma

$380 for a 45 min consultation is step 1 y'all so a hard pass…read more Not spending $400 to find out if I want to hire YOU to represent me.

John is amazing, going through a custody battle I was very nervous, worried and scarred. From the…read moremoment I met with him for a free consultation I felt at ease. Of course I hired him. He listened to every concern I had, was always a phone call away and when it came time for court it was easy and smooth sailing. I highly recommend John. April his paralegal is amazzinggg.. whenever I would call with concerns she would listen and give me advice. I'm forever grateful for you both

One star (too bad there aren't negative stars lol!). I deeply regret hiring this attorney…read more I retained him for an extremely high-stakes domestic violence and child-custody matter, where the consequences could not have been more serious. I expected an attorney who would be prepared, assertive, and able to challenge material misrepresentations made by the opposing party. That was not my experience at the hearing. Not even close, it was pathetic. I watched significant factual issues and misrepresentations go inadequately challenged while the case moved toward an outcome with devastating consequences for me and my children. I had to email real-time corrections to them based on evidence already provided, but Counsel did not even look at the factual corrections as cited in my initial documentation until after the hearing, despite the fact that I called their office to flag it. I understand that no attorney can guarantee a particular result, and I am not criticizing him simply because I lost. My criticism is about the quality of representation I felt I received when it mattered most. I did not feel that the evidence, inconsistencies, or inaccuracies central to my case were presented and challenged with anything close to the force, clarity, or preparation that the circumstances demanded. I honestly could have represented myself better... This was the type of hearing where an attorney needed to know the record cold, react quickly when facts were misstated, protect the client's position, and make sure the judge had an accurate picture before making life-altering custody decisions. I left the hearing feeling profoundly underrepresented. I hired counsel precisely because I knew the stakes were too high to navigate alone. Instead, I walked away wishing I had chosen different representation from the beginning. I terminated the attorney-client relationship immediately after the hearing. If you are a white male, definitely hire him. If not, do NOT! Anyone considering this attorney for a contested DVRO or custody matter should ask very detailed questions about how they prepare for evidentiary hearings (they do not lol), how aggressively they address inaccurate testimony, how they plan to present conflicting evidence, and exactly what advocacy you can expect in the courtroom. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend him.

James has done a lot of work for me from helping write my new Trust, Durable Power of Attorney, and…read moreWill. He also got all the paperwork done with changing the Title on my house in spite of some problems that came up do to my past mistakes. James is an excellent communicator, and has a great understanding of complex issues that shows up in the work he does. He's patient, efficient and very reasonable! A very nice guy who is a perfectionist!

Great communication! Always got back to me quickly and were so awesome…read more I highly recommend James and Dina.

I was referred to Laura and thank goodness I was. The very first time I met with her we…read moreaccomplished more in 1 hour than I had in months with another attorney. Laura is extremely knowledgeable about family law and knows how to get things done in the courts. She multi tasks, she works fast and she doesn't waste time. She keeps things moving so you will get results. Her billing is extremely fair, especially compared to other attorneys I've dealt with. Laura is professional, funny, easy to talk to, honest and so nice. Now my narcissistic rageaholic ex husband wouldn't agree with all that; he actually said he was scared of her! PERFECT. Some words of advice... listen to Laura when she tells you the best way to work with her. Like not calling or emailing all the time to ask questions; make a list and call once. When she asks you for something, get it to her right away. If you haven't heard from her it's bcuz nothing has happened, the courts can be slow. Help yourself (and your bank account) and work WITH Laura as much as you can to get your case resolved, you will learn a lot and you will be glad you did. Legal issues can be scary and daunting and I hope I never have to deal with the courts again. But if I do, I know that with Laura on my side any issue will be resolved as quickly and favorably as is legally possible. In my honest opinion Laura is truly the best!

Unfortunately my experience was disappointing. Laura Dunst did not approve a filing that was time…read moresensitive, citing an office emergency, and my case was transferred to associate attorney Destinee Tartuffe. Destinee was unprepared for our meeting and had not reviewed the paperwork submitted three weeks earlier. She had promised to draft a letter that needed to be sent to the opposing party, but again the draft that was not very well written was sent three weeks later. When I called-to summarize provided feedback, she became dismissive berated me and was extremely unprofessional, stating that she was very busy and she preferred I did not tell her why I had called her. She appeared inexperienced, lacked confidence, and struggled with understanding CORE business and property issues, including goodwill valuation. I ultimately terminated my services with this firm, I figured if one call from a client left her FLUSTERED and defensive, I could not trust her to handle my case which is complex or face an experienced opposing counsel in court.

One of the best decisions I've ever made in my life was my decision to retain Carla Boyd Terre's…read moreservices. That decision was made somewhat easier by the first attorney that I hired to represent me in my child custody case, whom was so well respected that she was named to the Sonoma County Superior Court bench in 2010. When I asked her whom I should trust with my case in her stead she replied: "If you want a list of names of competent attorneys I can give you one, but if you want the very best, save yourself the time and call Carla Boyd Terre." She was spot on. Carla was magnificent. She made the daunting mid-case transition easy, comfortable, and seamless. She did her homework on my case, which was complex and clearly going to be a long and contentious struggle. She was so thoughtful, understanding, and conscious of all of the minor details of my son's circumstances that there were times that I marveled that she had other clients to whom I'm sure she was giving just as much of her focus and dedication. She really made me and my wife feel like we were her only clients even though her calendar was absolutely full! I honestly don't know how she managed. Her counsel was always insightful. She was not afraid to give sobering analysis of our prospects, regardless of whether or not we were pleased to hear it. She prepared us for every scenario, in court and out, and she herself was always impeccably prepared. She was extraordinarily mindful of the chargeable time she spent on our case and did everything she could to minimize our expenses, always sympathetic and understanding of the fact that I am not a man of means. And when the time came for her to dig in and fight, when negotiation had failed and there was no other option, she was tough and dogged, single minded in her dedication to achieving the just and desired outcome. It's easy to be happy with an attorney when you get what you want out of the process, so one might read this review and think to themselves that my impression of Carla is overwhelmingly influenced by the outcome of my case. That perspective is valid but understand this: it took 6 years for our case to come to its conclusion. There were plenty of devastating defeats and unexpected twists on the road to our ultimate destination. That is the nature of the beast. The gears of justice can turn slowly even when the just outcome seems like it should be so obvious - maybe that is especially the case for fathers. But Carla was always there, always a voice of calm and experience, always a voice of reason and of hope, always an advocate for my son, and always an absolute godsend for me through the most difficult and heartbreaking period of my life. Meeting Carla was a life changer for me, and a life saver for my son. Carla Boyd Terre is the very best that Sonoma County has to offer. In the words of my former attorney: if you want the best, save yourself the trouble and call Carla!

Carla and here staff are highly knowledgeable and are results driven. She is an accomplished…read moreprofessional in her field and I have felt very confident in her abilities and concern in my situation. I would totally recommend her!

My husband and I selected Melinda's business because she is very clear about her priority to ensure…read morethat the divorce process is focused on what really matters, which in our case is our children.

Melinda is committed to negotiating a sustainable and fair solution for both of us. A great…read moreresource if you're trying to move on, and want a guide to help navigate the process smoothly