When my husband was arrested and detained, our family was terrified. I felt scared, overwhelmed,…read moreand completely lost. In desperation, I sent a text message to Kia Law Firm, hoping someone could help. To my surprise, Kia personally responded within an hour. From that very first conversation, he gave me something I desperately needed: peace of mind. He listened without judgment, answered my questions, and reassured me that there was a path forward. His knowledge of the Riverside court system and confidence in navigating it immediately put us at ease. Throughout the entire process, Kia and his team were professional, responsive, and genuinely compassionate. We never felt like just another case. Every call was returned, every question was answered, and every step was explained. During one of the darkest times in our lives, Kia stood by our family and guided us through it. Without sharing the details of our case, Kia was able to have a felony charge reduced to a misdemeanor. The relief and gratitude we felt that day is something I will never forget. What makes Kia different is not just his legal expertise, but the way he truly cares about the people he represents. He fought for my husband as if the outcome genuinely mattered to him, and because of that, our family was given a second chance. Thank you, Kia, and thank you to your entire team. We will never forget what you did for our family. Your guidance, persistence, and expertise helped preserve our future, and for that we will be forever grateful. I recommend Kia without hesitation to anyone facing a difficult situation. When our family needed someone the most, he was there, and we will always be thankful for the impact he had on our lives.

Kia is an amazing attorney. He helped me Drop my felony charge with ease . He is very…read morecommunicative and made me feel confident through the whole process. My only regret in not hiring him sooner!

It's nice to get exactly what you pay for. It's amazing to get so much more, in value, in service,…read morein time, in understanding. I'm going to try to keep this as short as possible, but yes, Bryan and especially Dustin, made this very chaotic and emotional roller coaster of an experience for me personally, feel very almost seamless, effortless and calm. I feel like I received peace of mind, all of my time back, as they took care of basically every physical and legal obligation possible. The value received was definitely exponentially greater than what I was charged for. And not at any point did I feel like I was not absolutely being fought for, and given the best chance with them for the best outcome under the circumstances. Even after the conclusion, they are still helping me with the post processes. They actually care and I could not be more appreciative for Dustin especially and Bryan. Thank you guys so much honestly, you guys are absolutely amazing what you do and just very good human beings. Thank you again. Sincerely, Brent

Facing a DUI charge was terrifying, but hiring Mr. Kazarian was the best decision I made. He and…read morehis team took the weight off my shoulders, explained my options clearly without any confusing legal jargon, and resolved my case smoothly. I felt supported and confident the entire way through.

Save yourself some heartache, anxiety, and time--call Scott & have him represent you…read more Extremely, grateful to have found Scott. I would recommend him to anyone I know. I did A LOT of research and consultations when looking for a lawyer to help me with my case. I knew instantly after talking to Scott, that he was the one I wanted to represent me. What made my decision to go with Scott, is that you can tell that he's honest & concise. He did not give me any empty promises & prepared me for what my best/worst outcome could look like. It was clear from the start that he truly understood my values to have the best outcome while also being mindful of protecting my family and avoiding unnecessary pain or conflict. Seriously, thank heaven/god/universe, that I made the right choice in having Scott as my lawyer! I got the best outcome because of him. He handled my case with professionalism and integrity. Throughout the process, he was consistently responsive and informative--something I didn't realized how much I needed until I experienced it. He was extremely patient with me, always taking the time to answer my many questions, even when they were repeated. Thank you, thank you Scott!!

I can't say enough good things about Scott. From day one, he was straight with me, explained…read moreeverything clearly, and never made me feel like just another case number. What really stood out was how much he genuinely seemed to care. When you're dealing with legal trouble, you feel pretty alone, but Scott made me feel like everything would be okay. If you're in trouble and need someone who's not just good at their job but will actually have your back, Scott's your guy.

Thank you for representing me Mr Kroger You handled my case with skill and professionalism and the…read moreoutcome speaks for itself. You kept me informed throughout the process I would without a doubt recommend mr Kroger and staff

I had a great experience working with Mr. Kroger and his staff. From the beginning, they were…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable, and attentive with my case. I felt like my case was being taken seriously and that I had someone in my corner who genuinely cared about helping me. Im very grateful for his guidance and would recommend Mr Kroger to anyone!

Bobby and his team are just amazing, they are nothing short from just efficient. They have saved me…read morefrom a burden and got my 422 Criminal threats case completely dismissed and I know he is god sent. Thank you Bobby for dedicating your life to what you do!

I had a terrible experience with My Rights Law Group. The attorney treated me with hostility just…read morebecause I politely pointed out a simple mistake in his first email. After that, he acted like he wanted to make my situation harder instead of helping me. He misled me about Discovery, telling me it would take weeks or a month. Later I learned that Discovery is not released at all when a case does not go to trial. He knew this from the beginning but still gave me misleading explanations. He also refused to give me signed documents I needed. I had to go to the courthouse myself and wait two to three hours for him to show up because he would not sign anything. The worst part was that he accessed a completely separate second case of mine without my permission and without any reason. I never told him about that case and never authorized him to look at it. This made me feel unsafe and violated. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this law firm.

I cannot say enough good things about Matt Wallin. Finding someone experienced in this specific…read morearea of law was not easy, but I'm so grateful we did. He represented both me and my child during a very stressful expulsion process and handled everything with the perfect balance of professionalism and compassion. From the very beginning, Mr. Wallin was understanding, supportive, and accommodating to our needs. He took the time to really listen, explain every step of the process, and made sure we always felt heard and prepared. His personable approach made a very intimidating situation so much more manageable, and I truly felt he cared about my child's future. Most importantly, thanks to his guidance and advocacy, my child was able to stay in school. If you ever find yourself in need of representation in this area, I highly recommend Matt Wallin. He is not only skilled and knowledgeable but also genuinely kind, which makes all the difference.

I had a wonderful experience working with Wallin & Klarich. These gentleman are class acts,…read moreextremely knowledgeable and fantastic communicators. Very blessed to be working with them.

I want to sincerely thank Mr. Gutierrez for all the help, information, and guidance he provided me…read more He was the fifth lawyer I contacted, and by far, he was the most helpful. From the beginning, he was straightforward and honest with me about what he could do and what my options were. I truly felt heard and understood when I explained my side of the story. He took the time to listen and gave me valuable guidance on what I could do on my end moving forward. Thank you again, Mr. Gutierrez, for your dedication, honesty, and willingness to help. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into helping me understand my situation. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for someone who is honest, knowledgeable, and genuinely willing to help.

pleasure working with him! he is well knowledged about the law and he speaks Spanish! it is so nice…read morehaving someone I can communicate in Spanish! 100% would recommend for your criminal case

We spoke with the attorney and he gave us valuable advice on how to proceed with our son case…read more. and he said that the public defender where doing The best possible thing with limited time. And was by far honest and worth every dollar If you decide to hire him and his staff His staff was very knowledgeable and we were very impressed.

Unfortunately, this one-star review is based primarily on the poor telephone consultation…read moreexperience we had with Linda, an intake specialist for the Law Offices of Kirk Tarman, on Monday, September 14, 2026. We contacted the office regarding a legal matter and were relaying information that had previously been provided to us by Kirk Tarman. We were simply trying to obtain further clarification and better understand some of the information we had received. During the conversation, however, Linda seemed to quickly lose patience with our questions. Her tone abruptly shifted, and she ultimately informed us that the office would not be taking our case. To be very clear, the rejection of our case is NOT the issue here. A law firm has every right to determine which cases it chooses to accept, and we completely respect that decision. Our disappointment stems from Linda's hostile demeanor and the way she handled the conversation leading up to that decision. When someone contacts a law office regarding a potentially stressful legal situation, professionalism, patience, and respectful communication matter. Intake staff often represent a prospective client's first impression of a firm, and unfortunately, this interaction reflected very poorly on the Law Offices of Kirk Tarman! In retrospect, we're actually thankful this interaction occurred before we invested additional time and money into retaining the firm's services. If asking reasonable questions during the initial stages could result in such an abrupt change in tone and demeanor, it left us concerned about how future questions or case-related inquiries might have been handled had we become clients. No client should feel as though they need to walk on eggshells when communicating with the people handling an important legal matter!! Based on our experience, I would strongly encourage prospective clients to pay close attention to how they are treated during the initial intake process or avoid Linda at all costs! While we respect the firm's decision not to accept the case, respectful and professional communication costs nothing -- even when the answer is ultimately "no." Unfortunately, Linda's aggressive handling of our conversation left such a poor impression that we ultimately felt relieved that we discovered this communication issue before investing our time, money, and trust into retaining the firm.

I can't say enough good things about attorney Geller. He has helped me through a really difficult…read moreand stressful situation, and thanks to his excellent representation and his strategic approach, we prevailed! He went above and beyond for me, taking extra steps even after the hearing that he didn't have to do! That kind of dedication is rare and I feel very very fortunate! I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney who genuinely cares about their clients!

We absolutely love this firm. I am the parent of a victim of a very seriously violent crime. It is…read moreimpossible to find a firm in LA county who will work with victims. We were so lucky to have found them. I had a consult with Michael which led us to the amazing Jennifer Kim. Jennifer has worked so incredibly hard for both my child and I. I could not have survived this without her. Being the parent of a violent crime victim and being further victimized by the LA.DA office is a fate that i do not wish upon anyone. Jennifer made this process so much easier and we were able to get the justice and peace that we needed to go on with our lives and heal. I plan to keep this firm on retainer should my child need advice or any other form of advocacy in the future. Jennifer is so compassionate, kind and fair. We consider her like family now and will be forever grateful to her.

Our family went through an unimaginable nightmare that I wouldn't wish on anyone. My sister's…read moreex-boyfriend came home one night drunk and violently attacked her and our entire family. He was arrested, but days later he posted bail and was set free. We believed we had an airtight case: over 20 photos showing the injuries, a video of him admitting guilt, and statements from the children confirming the abuse. We thought the truth would prevail without the need for an attorney. We were wrong. Just three days before our family court hearing, he maliciously filed a false CPS report claiming my sister abused the children. CPS showed up without a professional sign language interpreter, despite my sister's deafness, and I had to step in to interpret. The children clearly told CPS they felt unsafe with their father and confirmed the abuse. Even though CPS wrote this in their report, in court his attorney twisted the facts, claimed I manipulated the conversation, and had the report thrown out on a technicality. Within five minutes, the judge shockingly awarded full custody to the abuser, who still had pending felony charges. In the following weeks, CPS reopened the case and we watched helplessly as the children were interrogated under their father's influence. It was the most unjust and painful experience of our lives. That's when we hired Christopher Hernandez in Riverside, thinking legal representation would save us. Unfortunately, Christopher failed us at every turn. We paid nearly $15,000 for constant frustration. He rarely answered calls, forcing me to call multiple times a day just to get any response. He juggled too many cases at once and admitted to it. Worst of all, when it came to court, he repeatedly forgot the facts of our case--facts I had thoroughly gone over with him many times. Every time we appeared before a judge, the opposing attorney ran circles around him, leaving us devastated and without real representation. It was clear he never truly cared about our family or the outcome. In what felt like our final attempt to save the children, we contacted the office at Laurel Buchanan. From the moment we spoke, Laurel's intelligence, professionalism, and genuine care were evident. She listened carefully as I explained the entire case and, within minutes, repeated back every critical detail with precision. Unlike the first attorney, she immediately identified where the court and CPS had failed and laid out a real legal strategy. Laurel showed us laws and protocols the previous attorney never even mentioned. She made it clear we had a legal path to reverse this injustice. Laurel and Wendy fought for us like no one else. Her knowledge of family law was unmatched, and she approached the case with both sharp legal skill and sincere compassion. She battled a dishonest opposing attorney and a flawed system with tireless dedication. Thanks to her and Wendy, we won. The custody order was reversed, and the children were returned to my sister. It was such an emotional victory that my sister cried--and Laurel, who had poured her heart into our case, shed tears with us. Laurel Buchanan didn't treat us like just another file; she treated us like family and fought for us as if it were her own loved ones in danger. She changed our lives. I would recommend her to absolutely anyone who needs an advocate against a broken system or a manipulative opposing party. She is brilliant, fierce, and compassionate--the very definition of what an attorney should be. Thank you Laurel, here I am a year later writing this review and I am still left for words for everything you did for us. When we thought it was almost over for us, you came to save and change our life's forever. We are forever thankful with you and Wendy, and the team. Thank you.

We were referred to Laurel for a consultation and her advice really helped us make a difficult…read moredecision. Her legal aid who answered the phone was precise and we felt he understood the basics of our situation before sending the call to Mrs. Buchanan. We were desperate and angry not knowing what to do, but with her reasoning and rationale, we left the call with a better understanding of our case. If we need a lawyer for family law, we absolutely wouldn't think twice and we'd hire her. Ty!