I contacted June to see what my mother in laws option was to remove a name from the deed of her…read morehouse. She was the only person to call me back and give me all the information she had. She was very quick to respond to emails as well. She never asked for money for her advice and she even recommended a few other lawyers to help me out. Luckily, we did not need her expertise because things resolved themselves. I would definitely recommend June. She was great. Victoria

Easy to work with, fast service. I was updating my revocable trust and the update was completed in…read morea timely manner

I cannot say enough about my experience with Mr. Chan! I needed an attorney locally in San Joaquin…read moreCo. as I am out of area. He was very responsive. I left a message and was responded to in a matter of minutes. He then took my call just a bit later (office staff was pleasant to work with as well) and was fully prepared to talk specifics. Other attorneys that I had spoken to previously could be bothered to look at the specifics. Mr. Chan looked at the details, listened, made calls on our behalf. He then called us back and took the time to explain the process for the county, status, next steps, etc. He was patient and compassionate to the situation. I had a clear understanding of everything and felt very calm. Mr. Chan was very professional, honest, and most of all, he was kind.

Mr. Chan is an extremely patient and thorough lawyer. He helped us with our slip and fall…read moresettlement and took time to explain any questions we had. It was like talking to a friend who cares about you, wants to ensure you understand any paperwork or agreements (in simple layman terms), your options and also obtaining the best settlement possible. If you are Cantonese speaking, Mr. Chan is also fluent which made it much easier for members of my family to communicate. You can tell he has worked with a lot of Asian families of different generations and knows how to relate and make sure that everyone is heard. We appreciated his professionalism, kindness and honesty. 100% would recommend him to anyone who is looking for an injury lawyer to represent them.

David is the best attorney I have hired. I needed his services for 2 different traffic citations in…read more2 different counties. San Joaquin and Sacramento. When I first contacted David it was on a Saturday and that awesome that he answered on Saturday. We talked on the phone and discussed both cases and he explained in detail what my options was available to me and explained the best route. Everything was done via phone and email. I didn't have to appear for either of the cases saving me my vacation time and not having to take time off from either of my jobs. On my first case he got the fine reduced and no points which was awesome saving my insurance rates from going up. When he went to court I felt I like I was right there as he texted exactly what was going on. On my second case in Sacramento county he got the case dismissed as a proof of correction reducing the fine from $412.00 to $25.00 and no points on my driving record. David has a great reputation as a traffic attorney and if he can't help you he will refer you to someone that will. If you have the Hyatt legal plan from your work he's in the network and is highly recommended. Thank you again David for the excellent service and great advice. If I get any tickets in the future I will be using him again. He is also doing my living trust. Always returned my calls no matter what time or what was going on plus I didn't have to appear once at any court appearance to resolve either of these.

If you're looking for someone who truly has your back, David is your guy!!! I wasn't even his…read moreclient, but he still took the time to talk me off the ledge and give me some incredible advice during a really rough time. He was super attentive, genuinely cared, and didn't hesitate to help--even though he had nothing to gain from it. I already have an attorney but really wanted a second opinion, but honestly, I wish I had started with David from the beginning. He's smart, down-to-earth, and just a really good human. If you want someone in your corner who actually gives a damn, David's the one.

I recently worked with Shari Allen-Garibaldi to update my will, trust, durable power of attorney,…read moreand advance health care directive. These are important documents and decisions, and I truly appreciated the time and care Shari and her staff took to guide me through the process. Shari is extremely knowledgeable in estate planning, probate, and estate administration, but just as importantly, she has a wonderful ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear and understandable way. She patiently answered my questions, explained the changes I was making, and made sure I felt comfortable and confident with my updated estate plan. The entire experience was professional, personal, and reassuring. I felt that Shari and her team genuinely cared about getting everything right and making the process as straightforward as possible. I highly recommend Shari and the law firm of Allen-Garibaldi & Chong to anyone looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, and caring attorney to assist with estate planning.

I met with Ms. Garibaldi and she was helpful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her.read more

This law firm is quite good at first I was hesitant but honestly their service is excellent they…read moregot us in right away. They are very explicit and concise with their service pertaining the kind of help we need. They are friendly very attentive, comfortable to talk with. Well for my husband and I, if all the qualities, their values and feeling assured then it's worth a visit. So if needing some help regarding Will & Trust it's worth the call ask questions first about their service and make an appointment..

My family and I had an experience with this law firm during the administration of my aunt's…read moreCalifornia probate estate. The estate contained limited assets. According to probate filings, the executor received nearly $75,000 in compensation and reimbursements, and the attorneys received more than $16,000 in legal fees. Based on our understanding of the will, several beneficiaries did not receive property or distributions that they believed were contemplated, and no one received any amount as much as the executor for assets less than $325,000, some assets were never addressed at all ii the final accounting, where the family had to purchase the last legal filings themselves. One concern relates to notice and transparency during the administration of the estate. Following service of the Inventory and Appraisal in April 2025, additional filings were made with the court through November 2025. It is our understanding that only one beneficiary signed a Waiver of Notice of Proposed Action in April 2023, while other beneficiaries did not waive notice. Subsequent filings after April 2025, including the final accounting and distribution documents, were not served on all beneficiaries, including matters involving compensation. If accurate, this raises questions about whether all interested parties were provided notice and an opportunity to participate in the probate process. Another concern involves accounting and financial disclosure. A family member requested a complete accounting of the estate's assets, expenses, and distributions on multiple occasions, including through formal service upon the law office. According to our records, a full accounting was not provided in response to those requests. There were also concerns regarding communication. As the probate progressed, communication became more limited. Requests for information and clarification were not consistently addressed, and responses were not always provided in a timely manner. In one instance, a named heir who asked questions was informed by Terry Loa that she was not a party to the case. When Rebecca Sem was contacted directly, a similar response was received. Concerns were also raised regarding the handling of vulnerable individuals. Family members informed both the executor and the attorneys that the decedent's son had lifelong cognitive impairments and later experienced a stroke affecting his decision-making capacity. Based on our observations, no formal evaluation or action addressing these concerns was evident during the administration of the estate. Privacy issues were another area of concern. Despite notification that a granddaughter had a no-contact order involving her father, probate documents continued to include her address in filings and correspondence. Questions also arose regarding the distribution of estate property. The distribution of certain items, including antiques, jewelry, and a vehicle, differed from what some family members understood to be the intended allocations under the will. Those distributions did not align with the decedent's intent based on available information. When Atty Sems was asked directly what had happened to a great-great grandmother's rocker and other assets, the response was that the son was given the option and any remaining items were disposed of. Overall, based on our review of the probate record and our experience, there were concerns regarding communication, notice, accounting, and the administration of the estate. Probate attorneys and executors have responsibilities that include providing notice, maintaining transparency, and administering the estate in accordance with applicable law and the decedent's wishes. This review reflects my family's experience and our understanding of the probate record. Individuals considering this firm for estate administration may wish to review court filings, inquire about attorney fees and executor compensation, and seek clarification regarding notice requirements and accounting procedures. This law office failed in our opinion to follow legalities and allowed an exector, the law firm and her spouse (who had no family relations) to profit from a families traumatic event.

Great experience. Stress free. Pam was a great assett and very responsive. Doug did an outstanding…read morejob representing my interest.

I needed someone to help with a partnership sale. Was handled by the older Mr. Rishwain. Later…read morefound out it wasn't done correctly. He then referred me to his son. He was absolutely no help at all. Tried for 2 months to contact him only to be told by him it wasn't a high priority him and was busy with more important issues. At no time was I anything but respectful and was not treated the same. Very rude and unprofessional. Just threw $1,500.00 away Now to find another lawyer to clean up their mess. Would in no way recommend this firm

I was compelled to write this review to give this man KUDOS for the awesome work he does . I do…read morehave a very complicated divorce now in its 5 the year . Mr Medina and his staff have been involved in my case from the get go . They are nothing but the most knowledgable and professional people I have known . Frank handles every case personally as if it were someone from his family . He truly will go above and beyond to help with the case from the beginning to the end . They are on top of things / prompt and answer each question as they come along . I was referred to him by a friend . I live in Antioch and hesitated at first due to the distance . I'm glad that I took the decision to hire him 5 years ago . I don't regret that decision for a bit and HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM TO ALL MY FRIENDS A huge shout out to Mr Medina and Lucia for the awesome work you do and help people in the most miserable times of their lives

HIRES BEWARE!!! Highly unrecommended, uses intimidation and lies to make you think he knows what…read morehe's doing when he really doesn't. Left me holding the bag in my own case. Left it unresolved and me out of over 5 grand and left to pick up the pieces of my own case. After it was all said and done he even had his office contact me to ask for my current address, which he had an address to send my court paperwork to me already on file. When he should have sent over my court paperwork over a year ago. Just to serve me papers to get off my case which he left unresolved. PLEASE DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY.

Randy is very knowledge , he helped me to understand Medicare planning for my parents. He's an…read moreexpert. He recently assisted me with my trust. He is kind and understanding. You won't be sorry for using his services. Thank you Randy for being you!

I met with Mr. Rosa regarding concerns about estate planning for our mom. The infomation he…read moreprovided alleviated our worries. He was kind, extemely knowledgeable and made the information easy to understand. Even though we currently would not be long term clients, his gracious demeanor showed how much he cared about the service he provides. Thank you.

Great honest guy fast service. This is your guy for a notary. Got job done asap. Good price.read more

Call this gentleman please. He is Kind, Patient, Courteous…read moreand Professional. Arrived on time, even though we were the ones not quite ready. Appreciate You for waiting for us and taking the appointment on such short notice!

I was referred to Denise Pereira by a close friend who had just worked with her over a simple case…read morethat she had handled very professionally and well. This is why when I had an issue I directly reached out to Denise to help me resolve a misunderstanding between my girlfriend. This misunderstanding could've damaged my record for the rest of life and also my career. Denise was not only my first choice but the BEST choice I could've possibly made. The moment I was bailed out, I gave Denise a call and explained to her what had gone on. She also agreed that she didn't believe I was to be at fault and that she was able to help. Regardless of her being eight hours away north, she still put my case, upfront and forefront in order to help me to the best of her ability. To my surprise/disbelief, Denise had already made a call the district attorney in the morning before the sun even came up. Before I was even able to give her all of my information, she had told me that she explained what happened and to the D.A. Also that I had no priors and this was a misunderstanding That same morning I had all charges dropped by that morning, before 8am. If you're looking for a confident, well-versed, professional, a very personal and upstanding lawyer for any circumstance reach out to Denise! She's the best lawyer I've ever worked with and the only lawyer I will use for the rest of my life!!!

I called for a consultation and Denise picked up while she was heading into the court room. She…read morelistened to what I had to say and even though my case was not what she handles she was able to give me a few pointers and provided a referral. I would call her again in the future. Great customer service!