I had the worst accident happen to me. On October 26th, 2022.. A horrible. freak incident occurred…read morewhere I was forced to push off an intimate partner/attacker, and she fell back and cracked her head on the corner of the wall, WTF!?!? ....FROM THAT MOMENT ON..I was facing major prison time with my priors, and it was a shock to the system because I was doing so good in life.. and nothing like this was expected!! I contacted William Makler, and after everything was said and done and the work was put in by him and his awesome team .... I had the most incredible thing happen to me..... I didn't go to mfkn PRISON.!!It's a mfn miracle! Listen, THIS WAS MY 4th FELONY CONVICTION FOR DV & I AVOIDED PRISON BECAUSE OF HIM.... PERIOD END OF STORY. THE WHOLE SITUATION WELL .. I MEAN, IT'S EPIC!! IT'S MFN EPIC. AND THE $PRICE FOR MY FREEDOM WAS SURPRISINGLY AFFORDABLE! . ...so for him to be able to do that, and talk to the DA and work it out where I 5 time felon, 4 time ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASS PARTICIPANT, I was really able to avoid prison.. and just had to wear an Ankle Monitor for two months.. thats it plus probation,, sht, I would have to say he's the most amazing lawyer that's ever walked this EARTH, I don't mean to lay it on thick, but I would be BACK in prison right now watching a fking 15 inch TV on a fucking metal bunk with some dirtbag- Jcat farting on me if it wasn't for William Makler! God bless his heart! Don't fear.. put your faith in him. God bless him.

Mr. Makler helped me with a traffic related issue. He was available for a consultation when I…read moreplaced the initial call. I appreciated being able to speak to him directly and discuss the issue. He went over how he could represent me and I appreciated how direct yet empathetic he was with how the situation transpired. During the long process, I was able to reach out to Mr. Makler and his staff when I had questions and they always got back to me in a timely matter. I would recommend Mr. Makler to others who need representation in traffic related stops with law enforcement. My case was dismissed and I appreciate all the work that was done. I thought his rates were reasonable and the case management system they use made it easy to keep track of everything. Thank you!

This review is long overdue. I had gotten a new car in LA and was driving it to SF and wasn't used…read moreto how quiet the engine was. I had no idea I was going way over 80mph on 101 and got a dang speeding ticket. There was no way in hell I was going to waste my time doin online traffic school. I sought out Ken's services and was pleasantly surprised by the favorable outcome and had the ticket dismissed. This guy is amazing! Thanks, Ken!!!

Beyond stoked. Recently got informed of a dismissal on my speeding ticket. I've sought out Ken's…read moreservices twice now for two speeding tickets, one very serious and the other not so nice and both received the best possible outcome. Ken has been consistent in the quality of service that he provides. He is not only extremely knowledgeable but also personable and witty. Every interaction I have had over the phone, texts and emails has been superb and phenomenal. I have full confidence and faith in this man and his practice. Seriously, whenever someone brings up their traffic law violation, friend or stranger, I recommend Ken. Again thank you for what you do and serving the community! Will be back if something comes up!

I recently hired John Carlson to handle a speeding ticket, and I couldn't be happier with the…read moreexperience (well I guess if the ticket was dismissed I would be a littler happier but that's not his fault). I originally retained another attorney, but they went silent and never confirmed they had resolved my ticket, leaving me in a panic to find someone last minute. Just one day before my traffic violation was due, I reached out to John, and he returned my call within minutes. From the start, John was proactive and professional. He immediately requested a new court date and later pushed out the court date a couple of times (the ticket was issued in April, and the final court date was in December). Although the ticket wasn't dismissed (I was speeding, and the officer appeared in court), John handled everything for me and made the process very easy. His fee was reasonable and saved me the stress of driving over three hours to court and trying to fight the ticket myself. I highly recommend John Carlson for any traffic-related legal issues and would definitely use him again if I get another speeding ticket.

no follow-up no communication…read more at the 1 st phone call let the client know ! this was a referral from a reputable chiropractor who was referenced snd still went un noticed

Absolute garbage lawyer, didn't listen to anything I said, didn't put forward any motions I…read moreprepared him, dismissive and seemed to be more concerned about his wife divorcing him than my case. Always self-loathing and trying to make me feel sorry his wife left him.... pathetic individual and wouldn't hire him or recommend him to anyone I know as a defense lawyer...

I requested legal service from Sanford Horowitz but all I got was lip service. He talks a big game…read moreand dresses like he knows what he's doing but I have personally seen him operate in a courtroom and he is intimidated and seems lost. Maybe he would be better as a bailiff because he never does any paperwork and all he does in a courtroom is stand (or sit) around and take orders from the judge. You would be better off representing yourself trust it.

Highly suggest this group! I had a lot of trouble with a case involving a DUI. Nima really took…read morecare of me and made me feel so at ease with everything that got thrown my way. The team he works with also made sure to keep me updated so I did not have to worry about what was going on. I had forgotten about my court date and was in another state traveling for work. I did not have my documentation ready that the court needed. Nima showed up on my behalf and worked to make sure I had the documents I needed to be ok with the courts. They truly do care about you and making sure they make the best of your situation. I can't even count how many times I thanked them for saving me. Use this group and you will be in good hands!

i was walking around IV with marijuana and an open bottle of vodka and a cop pulled up on me and…read morecharged me with possession and walking with an open container. I hired the h law group to get this dismissed for me because I was freaking out. They did successfully get it dropped and they really saved me because i am aiming to go to law school and having this on my record could jeopardize that. The attorney that represented me was very nice and he understood where I was coming from and did an outstanding job with everything.

There's not enough words to explain how good and amazing Tracey is…read more. Strategically speaking I never seen anyone do better. Her efficiency, professionalism , superb skills can only make any other lawyers think twice what to do or say when Tracey gets to work. I only seen it in "movies" the things she can do inside of a court house, specially proving to a Judge her ampleness knowledge of the law! I wish I never have to use another lawyer but if I do Tracey Rangel Cruz is the woman for the job any day all day.

I was going through a terrible situation. I couldn't speak for myself in court as my feelings and…read moreemotions got the best of me. So I called Tracy and I can't be more grateful! She was amazing!!! She helped me so much! My truly grateful I made that call. I got exactly what I needed. She put me at ease and helped me every step of the way! I was left speechless. I can't thank her enough for all her work! And can't recommend her enough to anyone going thru any family case.

I have used Appel and Morse for a variety of matters over the years including business, Canadian…read moreimmigration and DMV issues. Both Molly Appel and Ian Morse are incredibly professional, honest and empathetic. There's no fancy office or roster of assistants. You will generally be dealing directly with one of the principals (and I like that). They'll be straight with you (they can't perform miracles) and their fee structure is very fair.

It was the single worse telephone conversation that I have had in my life when seeking information,…read moreand I am 66 yo, and have been a lot of places and interfaced with a lot of different systems. In my history I worked in the field of Long Term Care Ombudsmanship, I was a trained mediator through Kenneth Cloke, I was an internationally recognized Ombuds Scholar mentored by Stanley V. Anderson and was a published author and conference presenter. My last paper was accepted into the Harvard Law Negotiation Journal (I was shifting careers, and moved on). I am neurodivergent on a "gifted" spectrum, and what I experienced, for me personally, I experienced as assaultive I had a stress reaction and my body went into shock, and it began to shake... etc. He asked inappropriately who my attorney had been, after I was destabilized. He used a process of not answering the two questions I was attempting to ask directly, and went back and forth, and told me I was all over the place, which, in abuse terminology is called DARVO. It was a projection of his behavior. For anyone who is a survivor of domestic violence, I would suggest, steer clear. My first goal was simple, advisement on whether or not moving forward with a DOJ administrative hearing would be beneficial or not. He expressed clearly he isn't interested in this type of case. I said, well, maybe I'll just have to do it myself, hung up, and sent a note to my treating doctor about the experience who is helping me as I process leaving 33 years of Domestic Violence and Coercive Control. Additionally, I worked in a receptionist capacity for 14 years with a firm that specialized in Litigation, Real Estate Formation, Estate Planning, and Corporate Formation. NEVER EVER EVER was a client treated in this fashion. NEVER! I was responsible for juggling calls, did some transcription work, client relations going in and out of the office, many things, and NEVER in a thousand years would those 8 attorneys and of counsel attorneys act in such an assaultive way to a prospective client. I was working multiple vocations, and this was juggling my community service to the local arts community, national, and international arts community. I volunteered my work to the foundation I created and was of service to my own work, and to artists from Israel, Turkey, Austria, Slovenia, other countries producing festivals on the West Coast, the East Coast, in Europe. My first art award was as a student, I was a soloist in a dance film, that won a CINE Golden Eagle Award, associated with the likes of Spielberg and Oprah. My first professional review working for a professional local dance company coined my work, "astonishingly gifted". Publication in Conflict Management Higher Education Report: https://www.creducation.net/resources/cmher_vol_4_1_kelly.pdf United States Ombudsman Association: Listed as Creator of Stanley V. Anderson Library Collection: https://www.usombudsman.org/ombudsman-library/stanley-v-anderson-collection/ Publications about the Creative Work (which paired with the law firm receptionist work) https://stanceondance.com/tag/misa-kelly/ One of 10 "Kliping" from a 7 year process with artists working in different countries/cities with national and international news including National Slovenian Television. https://www.mladina.si/167298/plesno-gledaliski-projekt-o-almi-karlin/ Article Written by Former Speech Writer For Harry Truman Commending Spearheading founding a foundation (I had support from local WEV and one good friend to help) https://www.newspapers.com/article/santa-barbara-news-press-santa-barbara-n/184394257/ This individual made it seem like my ideas were flighty and idealistic, and that other clients were happy with the outcome, charges dismissed, and that I should just accept that there is not turning back time, when actually there is, called equitable tolling I believe for the one possible path. He did nothave the intellectual capacity to grasp the situation effectively in a short period of time. He did not have the capacity to hear and understand that I wanted to focus on one thing, an administrative hearing, assessing if it was worth it go. It was not what I was expecting, I had used my "giftedness" to create a possible possible paths forward for my primary goal. I had simply wanted to make an appointment to come in and show the two legal briefs I had prepared based on my own research. It was the same research modality that led to an invitation from Stanford University to apply for a phd track in economics, the same modality for the Ombuds research, etc., etc, It seemed like some weird showmanship with him saying he'd tried a case this way and that way, which wasn't what I was looking for. He digressed, and I was so off guard by the approach, I was not able to bring him back what my primary goal was. I am tracking how long it took my nervous system to become regulated. We spoke at 10:30 am and it is now 4:37 and slowly, things are settling.

Christine represented me during one of the lowest points of my life. I was scared, overwhelmed, and…read moretrying to understand a system that felt crushing and impersonal. From the beginning, she brought clarity, steadiness, and respect into a situation where those things were hard to find. She didn't talk down to me. She didn't rush me. She treated me like a human being when that mattered most. Years later, I can honestly say the way she handled my case had a lasting impact on how I saw myself and my future. She is the kind of attorney who changes lives, not just outcomes. I would recommend her without hesitation.

HORRIBLE LAWYER!! He will take your money and not do shit to help your case. He lead me and my…read morefamily to think that my husbands case was easy but he never completed any of the filings he promised. His communication was horrible and he always had an excuse of why he couldn't speak to us. Hewould refer us to his assistance and when you call them, they would ask you to wait for Addison to return from wherever he was at. My husband should have been home by now, but instead I'm out thousands of dollars and my husband is still incarcerated.

Joshua has made a wonderful lawyer and was able to address problems in my case quickly with amazing…read moreresults. His work has done wonders for my cases and has saved me a lot of money and time in the prosses

I called him and he returned my call right away scheduled a meeting and he was on my daughters case…read moreright away. She went to court and was released from jail that same day! He worked with us and would totally recommend him.

I highly recommend Davega, Fisher, Mechtenberg LLP. My case involved workplace harassment, and from…read morethe very beginning I felt supported, respected, and taken seriously. Matthew Da Vega was my lawyer, and he is a true fighter. He does not take anything from anyone, not even from people at the top of major corporate companies. He is fiery, direct, and incredibly strategic. When it comes to contacting and negotiating with corporate attorneys, he is sharp, confident, and unwavering in his approach. He ultimately settled my case, and I am deeply grateful for his advocacy and determination. If you are looking for an attorney who will stand up for you and refuse to be intimidated, I absolutely recommend this firm.

I have consulted with Matthew with regard to an employee issue, who was very helpful provided me…read morewith very good information. Finally, I decided not to proceed with legal actions against my employer, due to personal reasons. But, if I ever wanted to take any action, I would definitely work with Matthew in that matter. He is very knowledgable and confident. I totally recommend him for those who are in need of a an expert attorney.