Joseph was very professional and his services were quite reasonable. He used his knowledge to help…read moreme get the results I was looking for. Paralegal Kathe was always available to assist and really prompt whenever I emailed her.

I met with Joe twice. First time was my consultation, and second time was to complete my petition…read more Joe and his staff made it an easy stress-free process. They were helpful, friendly and answered all my questions. He assured me the process would be done in just a few months and help put my nerves at ease. I would recommend Joe to anyone that requests a referral.

I want to give my utmost gratitude to Victor and especially Andy at Financial Relief Law Center for…read moresuch an incredible experience during what felt like one of the lowest points in my life. What seemed like the end for me turned into a fresh start because of their guidance and expertise. After speaking with several firms over the course of a couple of months, I was referred to Financial Relief Law Center due to the complexity of my case. From my very first conversation with Victor, I immediately knew I was in the right hands. He was professional, understanding, and--most importantly--never once made me feel judged. His reassurance alone gave me the confidence to move forward. Once I retained them, I began working closely with Andy, who guided me every step of the way. Prior to this, I had received misinformation from other attorneys, and that stress led me to make a decision on my own without first consulting him. Despite that, Andy's expertise and dedication were able to pull me out of what felt like an endless hole. Through numerous hearings, Andy fought for my rights and remained committed to my case. In the end, he proved victorious with the final ruling, and I couldn't be more grateful. If you're looking for a team that truly cares, knows what they're doing, and will stand by you through a difficult time, I highly recommend Financial Relief Law Center. Victor and Andy gave me not just legal support, but peace of mind and a second chance.

A Successful Outcome Doesn't Excuse a Poor Client Experience…read more My husband and I retained Financial Relief Law Center to help us through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy during one of the most difficult periods of our lives. While we ultimately received our discharge, the overall experience left us feeling frustrated, unheard, and unsupported. One of the biggest issues throughout our case was inconsistent communication. Over the course of many months, we received conflicting guidance regarding our eligibility for Chapter 7, particularly concerning whether my disability income needed to be included. Each time we believed we understood the next step, we were given different information, resulting in repeated delays while our financial situation continued to deteriorate. As our circumstances became more urgent, I reached out to our original attorney, Amanda, with a thoughtful email explaining our concerns. I wasn't angry or looking to place blame. I simply expressed that we felt like "just another file," explained that we had received inconsistent guidance, and asked for better communication and engagement with our case. I never received a response. Instead, our file was transferred to another attorney without any explanation or conversation. To me, that was one of the most disappointing moments of the entire experience. When a client takes the time to respectfully express concerns, I believe those concerns deserve acknowledgment. Even if there had been disagreement, a simple conversation would have demonstrated professionalism and respect. Instead, it felt as though our concerns were avoided rather than addressed. After the transfer, Rich became our attorney. Looking back, I recognize that he inherited a case that already had significant communication challenges. While I don't believe he was responsible for how the case began, the communication issues unfortunately continued. We often had to follow up for responses, and we frequently felt uncertain about the status of our case and the advice we were receiving. One issue that continues to stand out is that we were never given the opportunity to discuss whether delaying our bankruptcy filing until after completing our tax return was an available option. I'm not suggesting that delaying would necessarily have been the right decision, nor do I expect anyone to have predicted the amount of our eventual tax refund. Rather, I believe clients deserve to understand the available options, along with the risks and benefits of each, so they can make informed decisions. That conversation never happened, and it ultimately left us feeling that we had lost the opportunity to consider an approach that may have preserved a significant amount of money. To Rich's credit, after my bankruptcy was completed and despite no longer representing me, he took the time to answer several post-bankruptcy questions and acknowledged that communication during my case could have been better. I appreciated his willingness to respond and his professionalism in doing so. My purpose in writing this review isn't to question the firm's legal knowledge or the fact that we ultimately received a bankruptcy discharge. It is to share the client experience we had. Bankruptcy is an incredibly stressful process, and clients need more than legal documents filed correctly--they need timely communication, consistency, transparency, and the confidence that someone is truly listening when concerns are raised. Financial Relief Law Center has many positive reviews, which suggests that many clients have had good experiences. That's something to be proud of. At the same time, I believe the greatest opportunity for growth comes from listening to the clients whose experiences were less positive. Constructive criticism isn't meant to diminish the good work that's been done--it provides an opportunity to improve. I hope my experience, along with the experiences of others who have shared similar concerns, encourages the firm to place greater emphasis on communication, consistency, empathy, and accountability. Those changes would make an enormous difference for future clients navigating one of the most stressful times in their lives. If sharing my experience leads to even one future client feeling more heard, better informed, and better supported, then writing this review will have been worthwhile.

Gary is great. He…read morehandled my case very efficiently and with great care. He held my hand as needed and was always available. I cannot recommend him highly enough, and I could not have picked a better attorney.

This is a LONG overdue review but I have to give Gary his flowers. What a great defense attorney!…read moreHe represented me about 10 years ago on a very serious case and his work and outcome of my situation was nothing short of amazing. I heard through the grapevine that he's now a Judge! Well deserved and if you ever get the chance of having him represent you, don't even think about it. Just do it! Hope he and his partner are doing well. If you're reading this, thank you, Gary!

Sam was so pleasant to work with and did an amazing job saving us 50% on an old debt. Highly…read morerecommend.

Not going to lie, I was a bit frustrated and going through some personal stuff,but they handled my…read moreissue better than I originally thought. I do owe an apology for coming off a bit odd, but Sam has patience for my frustration, and was able to cut me sweat deal. Worth every dollar. Hopefully wont need them anymore, but if I do, we will be in touch

Victor was amazing, super patient and knowledgeable. Rich handled my situation quick and…read moreprofessionally. Over all great experience!

We hired Financial Relief Law Center to handle an old lien placed on our property by a dismissed…read morecreditor. The lien was not discovered until escrow on the property commenced. Not many firms handle this type of bankruptcy issue. Not only did they handle the issue, but they handled it under very short time constraints. The reason for the four stars is communication could have been better as to status, etc. but overall, we are very pleased with the outcome.

Special thank you goes out to Fitzgerald and Campbell for their professional and empathetic ways to…read moresettle a lawsuit. My case manager, Diana, who is the assistant to Mr Campbell, negotiated a settlement offer with the other parties canceled with the days of hire. Clearly communicate communicated all necessary steps to ensure that the settlement was reached and a payment plan arranged. Definitely gives me peace of mind going forward. Thank you once again so much. I sincerely appreciate it

I contacted this firm regarding a default judgment matter and was assigned to a case manager,…read moreStanley Gibson. The initial conversation was condescending. He walked us through the obvious steps of the process as if we were slow, without actually answering the questions we asked. He followed up with a brief email containing a quote and nothing else. I emailed him my questions on July 22 and got no response. When I called to follow up, he answered by asking if I was a different client, using that person's full first and last name, rather than asking who was calling. For a firm handling people's financial information, that's a problem. When I asked about my questions, he said he didn't care, that the lawyer would answer if he answered, and hung up on me. I reported this to the manager, Joshua Rubio, who was apologetic and asked me to send my questions so the attorney could respond. Instead of answers, I eventually got a forwarded email from a senior partner declining to take my business, saying the relationship had broken down. The only thing that had broken down was that I complained about how their case manager treated me. None of my actual questions were ever answered. The quote was reasonable, but I could not get basic information before paying.

HE WAS NICE & HELPFUL... AT FIRST. His office seemed willing to help, until my case got…read morecomplicated. I should have known when he didn't call me on our first appointment. Had to reschedule. Then they ask me to send them tons of paperwork (took me all weekend) and I got them to them very timely- the next business day. They asked me to also take the bankruptcy course online. Did it that same weekend. We were trying to file bankruptcy the next month. Then my husband asked me to move out & he said he wanted a divorce. I spoke to Anerio & said he would help me even if I moved out of OC & said to go ahead & stop paying my credit cards. Weeks he ghosted me & then finally via text, he said he won't help me & to go to someone closer to my new town! I have delinquent credit cards now & the person he recommended to go to doesn't even have email!!! I contact someone else, who won't take my case until after the divorce is final. Takes over 6 months to do that! By then, I will be facing lawsuits by the creditors thanks to his advice. Plus my online Bankruptcy course is void as well by then. Waste!!! If he just said point blank he was not going to help me, I would have taken another option. Instead, I'm in worse position than ever! Other lawyers think what he did was flakey & say he was wrong to do this to me. Do not trust anything verbal! He even thought if I went Chapter 13 it would be $200 to $300 a month. He was wrong. Its $500 to $650 a month. Huge difference! Oh well. I seriously wonder if this didn't happen, would he even filed the paperwork at this point? Good luck with him. Maybe your case is easier?

I hired Anerio Altman to handle my bankruptcy when I was in a serious car accident. At first he was…read moredoing good but lately he advised me to close my case but I was not impress with his advise there were other issues that must be taken care and resolve. Lately, the Bankruptcy trustee began contacting Anerio and nowhere to answer their request, after getting paid fully of Anerio's retainer.

My experience with Southern California Law Advocates was a relief. They helped guide me through my…read morebankruptcy. I was scared of losing my home and not being able to have next meal. Thank you for guiding and representing me going through bankruptcy and home foreclosure.

I will definitely recommend Southern California Law. When I emailed Attorney Norma she responded…read moreright away. I love that it's so convenient I was able to do everything on line. If I have any concern or questions Attorney Norma or Julie will get back to Me right away. I'm so thankful to Attorney Norma and Julie for helping me get through this difficult time . I will forever grateful for your help. Thank You Attorney and Julie. More power to your office.