Spencer Chase is a scammer. I wish I had read the recent reviews before paying him…read more I hired Spencer for assistance for a Chinese Visa application. Similar to other reviewers here, he initially seemed very responsive and knowledgeable, but then the delays and excuses started. Since he has had legitimate experience in this field, his excuses seemed reasonable, so I gave him the benefit of the doubt. In the end, they were all lies. Here is an incomplete list of the excuses he used: "Waiting for the pickup notification" "Should be today or tomorrow" "It will definitely be next week" "They are a little backlogged at the Consulate" "Should be any day" "Will contact you soon, at the consulate now" "Should be getting the pickup ticket tomorrow" "They are prioritizing business first, ticket applicants second, and non-ticket applicants like yours third" "This delay is not typical" "Your application was batched with a tourism order last week" "I've been using all methods to try to get this done as soon as possible and it will be completed this week" "I got the pick up date and it's for next Thursday" "I just received one for another case that was submitted shortly before yours so it looks like we're almost there" All of these excuses sounded believable and made the process sound like it was always tantalizingly close to completion, but every one of these updates was a lie. Every. Single. One. I was a fool to have believed him. I hired Spencer in July when he promised it would be done in 2-3 weeks. I had to threaten him with legal action in order to recover my passport in November (4 months later, still with no visa in hand). After getting my passport back, I went to the consulate myself. The whole process took just 40 minutes (mostly waiting in line). It makes my blood boil just thinking about how Spencer strung me along for 4 agonizing months because he couldn't have bothered to go to the consulate for a mere 40 minutes. He exploited my inexperience and took advantage of my patience. My advice for anyone applying for a Chinese visa: do it yourself. The consulate updated their online application process in October 2025 so it's much smoother. If there is anything missing in your application, they'll tell you online exactly what you need. When it's time to submit your passport to the consulate in person, you just need to drop off the passport. The processing is super fast now because they've already reviewed everything online. And you don't have to pay a penny until your actually pick up your passport with the visa. Even worse than wasting your money and time, Spencer will ruin your travel plans and your mental health. He never planned on completing the work. Please don't make the same mistake I did.

I paid for preparing documents and my citizenship application, Spencer collected money from me…read moremultiple times for same work, and promised to refund the excess amount or I can use it as credits if I need further services. However, with no work completed and no updates, Spencer ghosted me when I called, multiple times. Eventually, I submitted the application by myself in April 2024 and asked for the refund. Spencer agreed to the full amount of $5,025 in May 2024, and promised to pay me gradually, but I have only received 1 payment, in amount of $200 on 5/28/2024. Until today, Bow Joy Services still owes me $4,825. I filed complaint via BBB, the complaint was closed with no answer from the business. I am bringing Bow Joy Services to SF Small Claims Court, but the Sheriff's office couldn't serve the defendant. What kind of person ignores Sheriff's notices or a court order?? Feel free to check for court documents on SF Small Claims Case Calendar: https://webapps.sftc.org/cc/CaseCalendar.dll?=&SessionID=D5E2D70387A13C09417EA608B4977BC76FC4B29C Date: 10/28/2024 1:30 PM Case Number: CSM-24-868867 I have suffered enough with this business, I hope there will be no more victims like me.

This is such a great organization that has done so much for the Asian community --they have…read morelitigated landmark cases such as Korematsu v. United States (challenging the Japanese internment camps). They provide many services to the community in SF including drop in immigration clinics (1st & 3rd Thurs) and employment clinics (2nd & 4th Wed). They also have volunteer opportunities for folks that are looking for ways to help out the community. Check them out: www.asianlawcaucus.org.

I am absolutely grateful for the work that the ALC attorneys Allison Pennington and Anoop Prasad,…read moreas well as the law student assistant at the time, Saira Hussain have done for our Asian & Pacific Islander community in the San Francisco Bay Area. I also cannot forget Attorney and ALC Executive Director of Christopher Punongbayan for his help in introducing me to the ALC organization. There are many more staff and volunteers that work for this organization, but these 3 in particular were very knowledgeable and extremely helpful in our case. They are prompt in responding to questions and concerns with both phone and email correspondences. The staff know their legal material so well that Allison caught a discrepancy immediately from the documentation we provided with our case. Heck, I've observed them advocating for so many causes that affect the Asian and Pacific Islander population here in the SF Bay Area. I don't know how else to thank this organization. I wish I had the means to donate to their cause, but THANK YOU ASIAN LAW CAUCUS!! Y'all are the best!!

I'm sure you see reviews like this all the time, but I'm going to tell you about a very special…read morehuman being: Christina. I had this review saved in my drafts for the longest time, not because of hesitation, but because of how chaotic and dreadful my situation was behind the scenes. I had gone through 2 years of absolute hell with my case, and was in a position where I had to find a new attorney after being scammed by another and being backed into a corner by the slimiest greaseball of an opposing counsel. I was so sure the outlook was as bleak as it could get. Finding Christina was actual kismet. She saw me as more than just a paycheck, and gently made sure I kept my head on. She actually took the time, heard me, and did everything she could to pull me out of what was looking to be a permanent residency in a mental and emotional prison of my ex's making. Soon, my son will be coming here for his first visit, and it's the first time I've felt like there was hope for the future in god knows how long. You can't put a price on that. She said she wasn't a miracle worker, but I'll tell you right now that she's the closest you'll get to one. I look forward to working with her again in the future, and if you know what's good for you, you will too. I can't thank you enough, Christina.

Absolutely fantastic service. I had a free consultation and could not be happier. Amrit is…read moreincredibly knowledgeable and gives concrete answers and advice. Highly recommended. They know their stuff better than other attorneys I talked to.

BEWARE: Potential querents for this attorney and his services. Make sure you ask for the agreement…read moreahead of time before making any payment if you choose to retain him. He will ask you for payment before sending anything in writing. Also ensure the initial consult is free otherwise they will add it to the so called "flat-fee fee" as time spent on providing services to you as it clearly states on their website it's free.

I must say Paul is the best lawyer I could ever call. Of course it would be better if legal…read moreservices are not called but when someone you work with is not being nice to you. Unfortunately with wrongful termination you got no choice but to seek potential legal action. This doesn't matter if you are opting to be a customer or not. Although I am neurodivergent and have a communication disorder, Paul was very patient with me and was very accepting of my concerns. He also gave me some good suggestions on what to do when an employer is giving me a hard time. Did a very good job in understanding my concerns. It was also good to know that my phone call is not going to some operator but directly to him. This day and age legal phone calls usually go to someone else but not Paul.

**Updated: 5 stars (Revised on May 13, 2025)**…read more The firm reached out to me and acknowledged they hadn't properly disclosed this would be a billable event. The charge has since been voided, so I've decided to give them another chance and have updated my rating to 4/5 stars.

We were referred by a family member who was also seeking immigration assistance. Don was very…read moreprofessional and was always available to answer any and all questions. He helped us prepare for our meetings with USCIS and also fill out forms that had been filled out incorrectly. I would highly recommend them for any and all immigration needs. Everyone in the office was always very transparent about everything including pricing and availability. They were able to keep my card on file for payments and made sure to send itemized invoices for everything. Even when billing errors occurred they were quick to correct them and ensure a timely receipt. We can't thank Don and his staff enough.

Great work! I had a timely matter that needed attending to and they delivered. Thank you, Kraig,…read morefor all your help.

They were able to deliver my court-order service quickly to the defendant. Also, Kraig has got…read moreyears of experience on this job.

I had a fantastic experience working with Bend Law Group on my LLC compliance. Their team was…read moreincredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and made what can feel like a complicated process simple and stress-free. They truly took this off my shoulders and gave me peace of mind knowing everything was handled correctly. They took the time to explain everything clearly and ensured my business was fully compliant and set up the right way. I also added their annual package so I don't have to worry about any of this again, which was absolutely worth it. Professional, efficient, and genuinely helpful from start to finish. I highly recommend Bend Law Group to any business owner who wants to feel supported and confident that their legal and compliance needs are in great hands.

Doug Bend and his associates are prompt, helpful, and patient. Highly recommend for help with…read morefiling requirements for S Corp, LLC, and other small businesses!

Terry Szucsko came out swinging from the get-go. He is quite aggressive, especially when it serves…read morehis own interests. The arrangement that produces the highest amount in billings is the one that he prefers. What happens to the parties is of no consequence to him. My overall experience with him was horrible. He was always aggressive and demeaning. Terry once got in my face and called me a "little shit" during a meeting ordered by the judge. He completely terrified my friend who came to offer support. I would highly recommend this firm if you have a lot of money to burn and want things to drag out.

I had a pleasure to work with both Terry and Andrea on my divorce case which started last year, and…read morethey finished it with a triumph this year. They both are an amazing attorneys and working with them made my life so much easier. My case wasn't easy and simple. My ex was an awful person and his attorney Was not any better. But both Terry and Andrea being as professional as they always are! At the same time very caring, always there for you to guide you and make sure that you get what is in your best interest. They really know how to protect their clients in the most strongest possible way. I really enjoyed working with them and it will be my greatest pleasure to recommend only to have these guys if you ever need them to represent your case!! Thank you both so much for everything you have done for me and my children!! Irina

Bedrock, Leila specifically, has been an incredible resource for my startup ventures. We've had a…read morevery enjoyable and productive work relationship over the past two years and I look forward to many years to come. Better yet, I feel I have truly gained a business partner and friend; one who is truly concerned with my well being and success. Not only do they have a great knowledge of intellectual property and business/corporate law, but a great understanding of business and entrepreneurship in general. As an entrepreneur, I can't tell you how refreshing it is to have someone on your side that keeps the big picture in mind while being able to speak knowledgeably about other aspects of business, such as branding and SEO. I can't say enough good things about Leila and Bedrock. I highly recommend them to help you go anywhere from idea to launch and beyond.

I've worked with Leila at Bedrock for over three years now, and she's hands down the BEST lawyer I…read morehave ever worked with. Instead of feeling like I'm dealing with an expensive consultant on a need-by-need basis, she's more like a team member and a friend that I could trust and share my non-legal ideas and thoughts with (and without being billed for being a friend...something that most other lawyers fail at). She's a delight to hang out with socially but professional and efficient when she needs to be. Being a TEDx and SXSW speaker, I have a fairly strong reputation in the industry, and I cannot give a higher recommendation to Leila and BedRock. Work with them. You can't go wrong.