Sam's office was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. His assistant, Betsie, was kind,…read moreprofessional, and reassuring from our very first phone call, which gave me confidence that I was in good hands with Sam. Sam was efficient, thorough, and attentive throughout the entire process. He made me feel that my best interests were always his priority, and he took the time to ensure everything was handled carefully and correctly. The process was streamlined through email, while the office remained highly responsive to phone calls and text messages whenever I had questions. I truly appreciated the professionalism, communication, and personal attention I received. I highly recommend Sam and his team!

Sam is literally a life saver. I can't recommend him enough. Going through a divorce and custody…read morecase was the most stressful experiences of my life, and he guided me thorugh it far better than I ever could have hoped. He is incredibly responsive and consistently thoughtful in explaining my options and what to expect at each step. I never felt rushed or just like another case; he took the time to really listen and understand what mattered most to me and my family. Beyond being a skilled attorney, he was genuinely kind and compassionate, which made a huge difference in an emotional time and was always available when I needed clarity or reassurance. Most importantly he is completely trustworthy, I never doubted he was acting in my family's best interest & his advice let to better outcomes that I ever thought possible. Sam is one of those rare people who embodies everything you want in an expert and confidant. There simply is no one better.

Paula is the Lawyer you need and want. She reviews everything and documents prior cases, summarize…read morein a clear precise manner. I needed her help regards to my divorce .You will find ourself poring out your soul, and I am not one to let on about my private life. I make my mistakes but prefer to learn from it and move on. She never rushes, keeps you informed and updated. She works long hours and I can attest to that by the emails that she wrote and sent in the early morning hours. She has a very calm way about her that will calm you down. If you need help, at least see her and find out for yourself. I would have given her 10 stars if I could. Valerie S.

If you are looking for an honest, caring, understanding family law attorney, who is also…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable, and willing to go to bat for you, look no further than Paula Robinson. Paula has worked with me through my divorce (amicable) and custody (not so amicable). Throughout the entire process Paula acted as not only good legal council, but as a support for me. She made sure I understood the legal process, recommended top notch professionals for me to const with, and most importantly, Paula told it to me straight. Sometimes the truth is hard to hear but she never shied away from being true, real, and honest. I don't know if I would have made it out of the challenging process (at least it was challenging in my case) with my sanity without Paula. She is a tremendous resource and I can not recommend her services, and her, more.

Oh my God finally an attorney with a brain. Expensive yes but worth it. Why are divorces so…read moreexpensive? Because they are worth it that's why. After two amazingly crappy attorneys (not just my opinion there are other reviews to attest to this), Geoffrey got it done. Took a while because my idiot ex-husband Julian kept dragging it out, but the case was resolved to my advantage. It did not help that the other two incompetent attorneys who didn't last very long on my case did not work out. Sometimes you just have to find the right fit. not sure how the first two attorneys Jennifer and Keith stay in business. Ms. rude and mr. stupid. So thanks Geoffrey, for saving the day.

From the owner: Our office prides itself on client satisfaction and local representation. I have been practicing…read morein Monterey County, San Benito County and Santa Cruz County since 1990. We have Spanish speaking staff as well. Our practice areas include all types of family law cases, domestic violence cases, as well as a wide variety of personal injury and wrongful death cases to assist people in our local community. We look forward to helping you with your legal matter.

I started working with Barbara over 13 years ago when seeking a divorce. Over those 13 years,…read morethere were numerous times I would have to re-hire her for support and court appearances. I cannot say enough about her as a person and her skills. I always admired how she represents herself in the court room as well as her representation of my case in our numerous court appearances. You will not regret hiring Barbara!!

We were so very pleased to have Barbra representing us in a recent court case. It was a very…read moredifficult situation, and she handled it with the upmost professionalism. She is able to present a strong case while keeping a calm and knowledgeable demeanor. We just cannot say enough praises to express how happy we were with her services.

We are having some issues with our apartment. I had called 3 other attorneys today…read more Mike answered the phone and gave me a 30 minutes consultation for free. I was able to ask questions and explore my issues with him. Thank you!!

Forget the stereo typical all lawyers are lying scum bags…read more Mike actually is honest . I've been using him for eight years and this is after nearly forty years of business . I've had lots of lawyers ,some good some bad. I can say this if Mike accepts you and you do what he asks , he knows he can and will win . He won't take you just to get some money . He is driven to win period .

Tessa helped me tremendously through the darkest time of my life. My ex kept my children from me…read morefor two months and I had no avenue or knowledge of the system and what I needed to file to regain my children. My ex and I were separated at the time but not on paper, so going to the police did nothing for me. Even as the mother of my children, law enforcement told me their hands were tied without any legal documents. He had my children in another County away from our home and I feared that would complicate things. Since Tessa is a divorcee herself, she is highly relatable and eased me into the process with real life accounts and uplifting me during this tough time. She is realistic and supportive, she walked me through the processes and had pre-meetings with me for court dates anytime I requested it. She made getting my children back a priority. We did encounter some hurdles with the local police in the city my kids were being held but Tessa kept pushing forward with different options and avenues for me. I was able to get my children back right around Mothers day and it felt like a miracle! After the custody was all sorted out, she helped me get my divorce finaled...which is a long drawn out process, regardless of which lawyer you choose. Tessa and her staff were available to support me in anyway I needed, even from afar. I am based in Monterey County but I never once felt like they weren't providing me with excellent service and support. I highly recommend Tessa if you are looking for a supportive lawyer who will fight for you even when you feel like giving up. Divorce is not easy but there is light at the end of the tunnel and Tessa can help you navigate through the tough court system.

I was excited about Tessa's boss energy, and having a local fierce female attorney…read more Unfortunately it wasnt a good experience. They failed to handle my documents properly so the thing I paid them thousands to prepare wasn't even considered by the court. They were hard to get ahold of in general, and the preparation of said document was done with very little communication with me. It was sent to me to sign without any input or review at the VERY last minute and my request for edits was met with curt dismissal. Very disappointed.

Update: I am a…read morereturning customer/client, and Lisa has been super helpful. She is super nice, and her prices are reasonable. Trust me, call Lisa and trust the process! I will always support her business!

Location: Family Paralegal Services Date: April 13, 2026…read moreService: Probate Court Last year around the fall I started this journey to file paperwork for my child that was becoming of age and I require this paperwork to continue taking care of them. I went online I did research reviews and searched for services within my local area. I truly appreciate paralegal staff Lisa and the team and communicating with the clients the same day which rarely happens. Lisa went over with me at the appointment everything step by step made everything clear and precise I understood what I had to do if a documents had to be submitted by the doctor by myself it's a lot to process mentally and physically. Overall it's done Court is completed paperwork is completed overall I had a outstanding customer service experience at family paralegal services. I highly recommend you check them out when the time is needed.

I've gone through several attorneys for one issue. All of which were entirely after easy money…read moreprior to Carolyn Harris. I am very impressed with Ms. Harris representation. Confident with an extensive knowledge of family law and doesn't play favorites. If you're looking for legal representation for family law matters and have landed on Carolyn B. Harris page, look no more, you're in good hands.

To start, I have generally had an awful time with divorce lawyers. Carolyn was my fourth hire…read more Never once did I find a lawyer that had the bedside manner, the legal smarts, the organization (including regular billing cycles and consistent/timely communication), the will to fight for you and have your back -- basic things that one wants/needs in a lawyer and Carolyn was no exception. Why lawyers think it is okay to ignore clients and let calls and emails go unanswered just floors me. When I brought up the issue, Carolyn said that my mistake was in not copying Melissa, her assistant. But the issue still persisted even when I copied her. Surprisingly, what Carolyn confessed was that she wants to work with clients where the children will feel the direct impact of her service in a positive way. She wants to be in the courtroom. This is admirable, but everything else, (and most of family law is the infuriating back and forth negotiating and mind numbing calculation and modifications) she puts off as a low priority. When I asked her to explain legal terms to me, either she did not want to or she did not know how to. She made me feel like I was stupid and stubborn and foolish for not taking her advice. She did not refute false information that my ex submitted in legal documents. She overcharged me. Had I not kept meticulous records of my calls and emails with her, I would have missed her overcharging me by $8000. Bananas! Ultimately, she did not have my back. Does Carolyn know the law and understand the family court and differing styles of the judges? I guess so. But that's it. She is cold. She is impatient. She may lack feeling at this stage of her career. I truly regret hiring her.

I can be more happier with MR YARDLEY my most sincere thanks…read morefor the most professional representation. you have stuck by me through the years in dealing with this very stressful case. i admire your composure, work ethic and most all excellent representation. thank you

I only spoke to Mr. Yardley on the phone and he was really a smart and terrifically nice person. I…read morepotentially could have been in some trouble (nobody hurt; not a DUI or any such thing), and worriedly, I phoned him. He asked relevant questions, gave me his take on things, made suggestions, was generous with his time, and all this on the phone: no charge. How refreshing to meet somebody in this day and age with integrity and generosity. Should I ever find myself in a bind (I hope not!!), I would not hesitate to see Mr. Yardley. I highly recommend him.