I can't thank Roy Ho enough for the outstanding job he did on my ICBC case. He was professional,…read moreknowledgeable, and genuinely invested in getting me the best possible outcome. He took the time to clearly explain every step of the process, answered all my questions with patience and clarity and gave me confidence throughout a situation that could have otherwise been very overwhelming. His expertise and experience in dealing with ICBC was evident from the start. He built a strong case, handled all the negotiations, and in the end, helped me get the best possible outcome. I truly felt that I had someone in my corner who cared about my well being and fought for my rights. Thank you Roy and everyone at Acumen Law!

This review is long overdue. Jodie Hartman has been my representation for a few cases in the past…read morenumber of years. Not only does she take the time to understand her clients needs, but she also takes the time to get to know her clients on a personal level. I feel like Jodie has become part of the family with her care and compassion for her clients that she provides legal counsel for. Thank you Jodie for always going above and beyond for me in the past number of cases you have represented me on.

Total waste of money to fight an IRP with this firm. Save…read moreyour money for the fines. It is basically a do it yourself system that they have in place. You do all the work and hope for the best.

I have had the worst experience in my life with all the lawyers I've dealt with dealing with this…read morefirm, I got the sense that the judge was mostly irritated with the lawyer, arguing points that made no sense, according to the judge, and they left out important facts from my story. Looking back I should never of hired this firm and definitely never will again.

I will never ever deal with them again, we agreed on a price for them to fight my case and then…read moretowards the end they asked for another $7.5000 on top of the $10.000 I paid because they did more work than they anticipate, please stay away from them

I was involved in a criminal case and was there asking for help. Filkow was my first lawyer to meet…read morewith. I was charged 560 dollars for 20 minutes consultation. Recently, Filkow filed a complaint to Yelp "Jullianne says she spent 20 minutes and was charged. This is false. She spent close to 90 minutes in our office. She says the first consultation is free. That is false as well." Here is what happened. When I arrived, I waited for 20 mins. After I came in, I talked about my situation in 5 mins and there was 2 lawyers, 1 female & 1 male giving my advice. The advice was not to be charged in the first place and they will help me with it. Do you think this type of communication takes 90 mins that long? You must be kidding me! Not to mention that the lawyers became impatient after we started talking in 10 mins. Thats why I leave so fast. After I came to other 5 criminal lawyers, they charged me nothing for the first consultation and their rate was 3000 dollars lower than Filkow gave me. So terrible!! Not recommended. Please note if my comment was removed. I will be posting my commment again and again. So do not even think about it. BTW, look at your all 1-star reviews. If I am the one lying, do all of the other reviews lie as well?

Well I would like to say that I am a client of this law firm, and as a result I am free and have…read morebeen given the opportunity to recover and better my life. Directly bettering the life of my family an friends. Zac Myers is passionate and well danm good! He understands with empathy and conviction where a majority of criminals come from and will end up with out some help. And he is there to help. The whole firm is!! Wouldn't want to switch if u paid me!! Great job!!!!

From the owner: Criminal Law in all levels of court. The firm comprised of 10 lawyers has experience in all levels…read moreof court from provincial court, BC Supreme Court, the BC Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. We also practice family law and have practitioners that deal with civil forfeiture, administrative driving prohibitions, and Issues with ICBC Suspensions.

I knew I hired the wrong lawyer when Sacha Roudette made several spelling mistakes on the statement…read moreshe wanted me to have notarized. Very poor communication as I was only able to get a hold of her once a week. Her assistant, Natalie, is also very unprofessional and extremely impatient on the phone. She put very little time into my case and as a result, Sacha lost a fairly easy case with strong evidence. Do not waste your money on Sacha Roudette or the entire acumen law corporation. Also check: https://www.lawyerratingz.com/m/ShowRatings.jsp?tid=1641372

From the main contact, Natalie, to my lawyer, Stephanie, the group from Acumen, Victoria, were…read moreamazing. Stephanie really understands the game and does the very best to get your situation fixed. All contact was quick and professional. The whole process was completed with great outcome in a 1/3 of the time expected. Thank you!

This was the worst experience I've ever had with a lawyer. I hired Mark Kaiman, and he took a lot…read moreof money from me and barely did anything to help my case. He didn't fight for me, didn't keep me updated, and left me feeling abandoned. I feel like I wasted both my time and my money. Please don't make the same mistake I did--find a lawyer who actually cares about their clients.

Being new to the area I was caught off guard in a speed trap in the area. Its been years since I…read morereceived a ticket. I was pleasantly surprised when I got the call that my ticket was resolved and tossed out. Thank you very much. Lance

I had such a wonderful experience with all the staff. Sarah Hall was my lawyer and she was…read moreabsolutely amazing. She is upfront, honest, realistic and still manages to pull off being caring and kind and sweet at the same time. She made me feel like she was fighting for me the whole time which made me feel relieved and so much less stressed. She did an amazing job and was able to get my case settled and then STILL continued to fight for me with insurance companies so that I could have a larger part of my settlement. I didn't even know that was possible but Sarah Hall is committed to her clients and just absolutely fantastic. How often do you get excited when your lawyer calls?!? Usually not very, but with her I never had to worry!

Lee Grochmal is an outstanding attorney. I regularly see her obtaining excellent results in court…read morefor her clients. She is approachable, respected by colleagues and generally a very nice person to be around. I fully endorse her abilities and skills. She is one of the better criminal defense attorneys in Whatcom County.

Jonathan J. Israels operates at a level of criminal defense where influence is absolute yet…read moreinvisible, felt long before it is seen. The notice of his involvement alone reshapes a case - strategies shift, risks are reconsidered, and overconfidence quietly dissipates. He does not rely on spectacle or volume; his authority is deliberate, structural, and undeniable. With a disciplined, surgical intellect, he identifies the single pivot upon which an entire prosecution turns - and applies pressure with unerring precision. Those across the aisle understand that every assumption will be tested, every overreach neutralized, and every vulnerability preserved for decisive effect. Courtroom confrontation is rarely necessary; matters resolve under the weight of his preparation and foresight. He does not argue for advantage - he removes alternatives. When liberty, reputation, and future are on the line, Jonathan J. Israels does not confront the storm - he determines its course. I was facing very serious circumstances. Jonathan and his team approached my case with relentless focus and exacting precision, anticipating every possibility and leaving nothing to chance. His strategy was so decisive that the prosecution had no viable path forward - the matter concluded completely, leaving no weakness or opportunity for the prosecution to exploit.

Unfortunately I found myself in need of a criminal defence lawyer in relation to a scuffle I had…read morewith another patron at a local restaurant. Fortunately, I retained Jonathan J. Israels to defend me. Mr. Israels contacted me promptly to review my situation. He listened attentively and asked the appropriate questions. He provided me with just the right amount of understanding and encouragement without giving me any false hopes. I followed his advice to the letter and the charge against me was dropped prior to a court appearance. I highly recommend Mr. Israels if you find yourself in need of expertise in this field. Do exactly what he says and your outcome will be the most favourable it can be given your circumstances.