This service providers states they have/are mediators yet they pursue conversations with clients to…read moredispute instead of working with families in a positive fashion. Kinda like gossiping and it creates fear in the elderly so they will pay more out of pocket for their paperwork. This company has the worst president as staff. The quality of produced documents usually have errors, poor print quality.

Marcel and team did a great job for us, familiar with the process and easy to work with. Got it…read moredone right, on the first try.

Divorce sucks. Joe makes it suck less…read more I went to Joe with a really messy situation, dealing with substance abuse, physical abuse and two minor kids in the middle. While my ex's lawyer focused on bankrupting me, Joe kept a eye on keeping my financially solvent and helping me negotiate this process with the resources I had. While it took us over a year, he helped me get full custody of my kids and to extract myself and them from a really bad situation. While things aren't over yet, I do see a light at the end of the tunnel for me and my kids. And this is thanks to Joe and his empathetic approach to things. He really wants to help both sides and for the best outcome for all involved. He's not combative and even took several calls with my ex to explain things to her, even though he was my lawyer. Hopefully this is my first, and last divorce, but if you're a Dad stuck in a bad situation and need some help, Joe is who you need to talk to.

Joe Keiser helped me through one of the hardest periods of my life after my husband of 45 years…read moreleft me, and although the process was terribly stressful for me, Joe's calm competence and willingness to negotiate sensibly made for the best possible outcome. He carefully walked me through every step, explained things carefully, and dealt with tough issues calmly. He was reassuring and kind throughout. It took a year and a half to get to a solution, but that is apparently normal, and Joe was always very careful to make sure he was keeping costs down as much as he could. I was so lucky to find him right here in Alameda, and I highly recommend him as a strong, knowledgeable and supportive advocate for anyone going through this traumatic situation.

Absolutely amazing. I had stan who is sadly no longer there but this firmed helped me out so much…read moreduring the worst period of my life. It's expensive but worth every penny. I'm in the coast guard and I would recommend to any one of my fellow coasties.

I thought very hard about writing this review, but I do feel other people ought to be warned. I am…read morea trans woman, and I wanted to hire a lawyer to do my name / gender change forms. I googled and found that Levine Family Law advertises this service. They charged, as I recollect, $3500. The forms went in fine, but then I waited for months for the court order to be entered. At first they said six weeks, but the timeline kept slipping. I started having calls with Levine asking what was happening--they said the SF court was backed up and that it would take time. But it became clear that they did not have a direct line to the courthouse and had a very difficult time getting hold of human beings over there: they were essentially blind. I asked for a call with my lawyer, Stan, but was informed he had left the practice (nobody had told me). I had a call with the office manager Katie, and she basically told me I'd just have to wait. It was very nice and all, but she said I just needed to wait. I live about 20 min drive from the courthouse, so after that call I got so frustrated I got in my car, and I went to the courthouse. There was no line at the records office. They pulled my application, and the clerk said he'd put it on the top of the stack on Monday. By Tuesday, my name/change order was granted, and I had my certified copies. What makes me angry is that I was repeatedly told that the courthouse was busy and, essentially, incompetent, but actually every interaction I've had with them, whether for this or for other records requests, has been prompt and efficient. There is almost never a line; they are very helpful in answering questions. It has become clear to me that Levine Family Law merely scapegoats the courthouse, and that the true issue is their inability to get anyone there on the phone. In the USA, we don't hire lawyers merely to fill out forms--we hire them to shepherd us through the legal process. Levine family law certainly would never be as cavalier about the fate of a child custody or divorce decree--it is only their trans clients that they leave to fend for themselves, twisting in the wind for months. It is unconscionable to charge people $3500 and then be unwilling to take twenty minutes to, say, show up at the courthouse and make sure the decree actually gets entered. If you're not willing to do what it takes to get the decree granted, please don't offer it as a service. As it is, I have no doubt that if I'd filled out the forms myself and gone to the courthouse on my own, I'd have gotten everything done much quicker and more cheaply. I want to reiterate that the forms they filed were apparently fine, but they had absolutely no orientation to actually following up with the court. No doubt they will respond to say that they did their job when they filed the forms. But I was advised by Stan specifically that he was going to be in my corner, following up on these forms. When a firm charges for this service, they are charging for peace of mind--the idea that they will handle everything. If all you want is someone to file forms, maybe this law office is fine, but if you want someone who will make sure the decree actually gets granted, you shouldn't go with them.

Chris is a very professional tax advisor. This is my first year work with Flex Tax and Chris…read moreprovided a professional, informative service. I will definiately work with them next year.

Will at Flex Tax has been my advisor for 2024 y tax return and ongoing bookkeeping this year, and I…read morecouldn't be happier with the results. From the very first consultation, they were professional, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. They took the time to understand my specific situation. He answered all of my questions clearly, whether communication was on the phone or through email. My return was filed accurately and on time. I definitely will be returning for future tax returns!

Working with Ingrid was a dream experience! My family and I live in a 100 yr old home in Oakland…read morethat had a bathroom that desperately needed upgrading. Ingrid has an artistic eye that clicked perfectly with our design wishes. She listened to our ideas and compiled 3D drawings to help us visualise what our bathroom would look like. Once we decided on a few key features and a design template, our project design came together very quickly. We chose tiles, a custom built vanity and marble top, flooring and bathroom hardware with Ingrid's input over a few weeks and then building work started with a general contractor, Adam Arrington Construction, suggested by Ingrid. We had Ingrid as an invaluable link whilst the works were carried out. All in all, the project was thorough and executed with great skill and a keen eye for detail. Our new bathroom has all of the hallmarks of what can be built by skilled craftspeople when great design is guiding a project. We are so grateful to have found Ingrid and to have her and Adam's expert work adorn our home.

Ingrid and Emilie were a delight to work with. Highly highly recommend their work and level of…read moreservice, care and style. We needed to overhaul or family room and had no idea where to start or how to tackle some oddities in our old home. Ingrid provided ideas and expertise on both he decor but also some structural needs like removing an old window seat, and making sure all the door casings and trim matched and fit faithfully in our Victorian. She did an amazing job of marrying my style with my husband's and created a gorgeous room for us. We took a few calculated risks on paint colors and furniture we wouldn't have ordinarily chosen, and they turned out fabulous. Exactly why we chose a designer!

I worked with Michael a few times, once when I was renting out a property, then later selling that…read moreproperty and purchasing another. He was very personable, down to earth, practical and honest. He did an excellent job of clarifying issues that I had questions about, reviewing legal documents, and providing options so that I could make the best decision. He is great to work with and I would highly recommend him! His prices are fair and he is a great resource.

I hired Michael Notaro last November for an eviction case in Oakland. He was effective and helped…read moreus successfully regain possession of the property. Throughout the entire process, Michael communicated clearly, kept us updated, and explained our options. He also went above and beyond by offering practical advice and recommendations to help prevent similar issues with future tenants. I truly appreciated his professionalism and guidance. I would work with Michael again if I needed legal representation as a landlord.

Contacted SpeedPro to print and install window graphics of our company logo. Very fast turnaround…read moreon response and pricing, which was extremely reasonable. Installer was prompt and polite and carefully adhered to COVID-19 guidelines for safety and distancing. Completed the job very quickly and professionally. The decals look amazing with zero bubbling or tears. SpeedPro will always be our first call for similar needs in the future.

If you need it done fast and correctly, and get regular updates about when your order is ready,…read morethis is your place. Our contractor ordered a notice printout from another company who never emailed us until a day AFTER it was due, so we contacted SpeedPro via email late evening. The owner got back to me before 7 am the next day, and between her and her employee whom I talked to when I called the business everything worked out perfectly. The only tiny thing that I could do without was a little bit of attitude when I got mixed up and sent the incorrect attachment first, and then followed up almost immediately with the right one. They acted a bit frustrated/annoyed by that, but things happen and I corrected myself right away and checked with them to make sure they were printing the right version. All in all, very good experience. The City of Oakland was satisfied with their work and so were we.

Great cleaning by employees of Super clean 360, as usual. Sara and Carmen did a fantastic job!…read moreGrout in my shower, looks great, cabinet doors and other doors baseboards etc are clean plus routine vacuuming and mopping and furniture polishing make everything glow! Fabulous!

I reached out to this company through Yelp for a project quote and specifically explained that I…read morehave fragrance sensitivities and needed to confirm accommodations before booking. Initially, communication was responsive. I was told what services were included and that the day I wanted was completely open. However, when I mentioned I needed to call back before confirming, I was suddenly told availability might not remain open, which felt somewhat high pressured. When I called back, I was informed I needed to sign a waiver related to my sensitivities. I completed the waiver promptly, but I never received clear follow-up confirmation to finalize the booking. I followed up later that same day and again over the next two days by phone, but received no response or update. I completely understand if a company decides they can't accommodate a request, but losing communication with a potential customer after having them complete paperwork felt unprofessional. A simple "we're unable to move forward" would have been appreciated. Their pricing was also on the higher end compared to other companies I contacted. I ultimately hired another cleaner who had excellent communication, respected my fragrance sensitivities, and did impeccable work. Sharing this so others, especially people with fragrance sensitivities or accommodation needs, know that communication may be inconsistent.

I used BAITS for German to English certified translation of a medical document for USCIS. I've been…read moreimpressed with speed, quality, and level of responsiveness. Martin is on top of everything! I heavily rely on business reviews when choosing my providers, and I am happy to post this review to support Bay Area International Translation Team.

I had a financial document to be translated and certified. The whole process took 2 hours from the…read moremoment I said " Hello, I have to request the service". I had experience with other agency 2 years ago with similar services. It was taking about 2 days for the similar documents, and a lot of unnecessary "back and forths" to get the result. I am impressed by the speed and accuracy. Highly recommend this agency.

I only wish there were more than 4 stars!! Cleaning Nation does an amazing job!! I had gotten a…read more'deep cleaning' as a birthday gift from my son. They did a superior job covering all the tasks I had requested and did a whole lot more, even things like cleaning my electric toothbrush and taking care of my refrigerator. They also sent my son pictures of the work done for his approval. I can not say enough about Cleaning Nation, only that I have found my long-term cleaner!!

Worst cleaning experience. I expected the cleaners to already know what was to be cleaned as part…read moreof a deep clean in detail. When they "finished" none of the cabinet surfaces were cleaned, there were still cobwebs, the sink was still grimy, the windowsills were not even cleaned, and the backlash of the kitchen was still dirty. I had to babysit the cleaners to make sure they actually cleaned! And they kept talking back to me and saying this can't be cleaned more when I could clean it. And one of the cleaners spilled all over the back of an artwork. What a headache!