I was arrested for a felony hit and run, which injured a pedestrian. The prosecutor demanded from…read morea court that I serve months in jail. I am a nurse and I thought that would be the end of my life and my career. It was the darkest time in my life that I lost trust in the system and humans. During this time, I found and retained attorney Thomas Fleming. He assured me everything would be ok. Throughout the legal process, Thomas guided me every step, recommending a number of activities that are good for my case, and also helped me grow as a person. Thomas then used these activities and my growth in court as one of many reasons why the court should give me a second chance despite any mistakes I may have made. Thomas then asked the judge to divert and dismiss my case. The prosecutor strongly objected to this. But, amazingly, the judge believed and agreed with Thomas, and granted his request to divert and dismiss my case. Amazing but true, the court dismissed my case at his request! Thomas then filed a motion to seal any record of my arrest, the court granted as well! Thomas has a lot of faith. I found him to be a smart, trustworthy, honest, professional, compassionate and genuinely cared for me as a person. He got to know me and my family as well. He always wanted the best for me, it showed in the result. God bless Thomas!

I recently got charged with a DUI and AI told me that Thomas was the best DUI attorney in the Bay…read moreArea. This turned out to not only be accurate but one of the best decisions I could have made. I have a prior felony DUI w/injury, when I stupidly caught this one I knew this would be a felony dui and thought my life was over and I would be in jail, away from my wife and daughters. Through the Grace of God and Thomas's experience that is not happening Although I blew a .146 and have a prior felony DUI, the DUI was reduced to only a wet reckless and I only have 2 days of community service. Everything will be expunged from my record in one year! Thomas responded immediately when I first reached out and stayed calm and patient with me while I could barely even speak without crying my eyes out. He gives clear instructions on exactly what you need to do and exactly what he is going to be doing. I can not stress this enough, it's not just about you following his instructions to get out of trouble it's about following instructions to change the course of your life. I truly believe that this experience in my life happened for a reason and that Thomas was put in my path on purpose. I now have a relationship with God and have had repeated blessings come my way and I just can't be more thankful . On top of working a legit miracle on my behalf Thomas also offered his services until my post conviction hearing is completed even though his contractual obligations are fulfilled! For anybody with doubt, uncertainty, or in a position like I was in, Thomas is your guy! Do the work and really mean it and let him take care of the rest ! "Have Faith, Not Fear" is what he told me on that first phone call and it was hard to do at first but I figured it out eventually what that actually means, and you can too! Thomas truly works miracles and transforms peoples lives!

With 2 dui's literally back to back. My fiance was in a situation. I already know.... how can you…read moreget two back to back. Oooh and did I forget to mention he had one from like 7 years ago that we thought was a dry and reckless but turned out to be a wet and reckless. We had no other choice but to deal with it. I advised my fiance he would need to hire an attorney. He automatically wanted to go with the attorney with the most reviews. But I advised him he should be cautious. I called the attorney he wanted to go with and didn't get a good feeling. I called 2 other law firms and again didnt get a good feeling. I finally called Christopher and felt confident so we setup a meeting and my feeling of confidence increased. He didn't make any promises of what the outcome would be but he did leave us feeling like we made a great choice. He kept us informed and anytime we had any questions I contacted him and he got back to me quickly. I always texted him and called when needed. I know attorneys are busy in and out of court and in meetings so I didn't want to take up his time from working on cases. Christopher advised my fiance to get on the scram cam as a pre plea. This would help him in court if need be. We got the run around from the scram place. They said he needed to be sentenced first. So I contacted Christopher and he gave me a womens name. I called the scram place back and got ahold of the women Christoper referred us to. She handled everything. He always kept us informed if he was running late due to being in another court room. He negotiated and did everything he could and got my fiance the best outcome. He was facing jail time due to his prior. He was able to get one case down to a wet and wreckless, 5 days community service with half time and the other case 10 days community service, with 3 months dui class. Regular court fees. All in all I'm 100% positive we got the best outcome. He knows his stuff and will fight to get the best outcome. He will go over the D.A to speak to the supervising D.A if need be. If you are looking for an attorney who can get you the best outcome Christoper is the best. Hopefully we never need his services again. But it's good to know we know someone we trust. He is worth more than what we paid for. So call him today and thank me later

I reached out to Christopher Varnell when I needed help and he really came through. He personally…read morereturned my call right away and was professional throughout the whole process. He was very responsive (texting me back almost always instantly). To find a good lawyer who replies in a timely manner is hard enough, but to find one who TEXTS you back for every question? AMAZING! I was nervous about the process and pretty in the dark before reaching out to Christopher but he was more than willing to answer questions and walk me through everything step by step. He didn't make any guarantees on outcome, but was very knowledgeable and I left his office confident. Also smiling in the end with the outcome. He is very direct and to the point, so if you're looking for a lawyer with just buzzwords, fluff, and all-talk, he's not your guy. He's very familiar with Contra Costa Country courts and has good connections which is always a plus! If I run into anything again or I have friends who need representation , I will definitely recommend Christopher Varnell.

Sam is an outstanding professional. From our very first phone conversation, he demonstrated…read moreexceptional insight and a deep understanding of the matter at hand. Every interaction -- whether by email, text, or phone call -- reflected his professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine dedication. He is highly knowledgeable, strategic, and thoughtful in his approach. What truly sets him apart is his ability to think creatively and provide practical, out-of-the-box solutions while remaining thorough and detail-oriented throughout the process. Working with Sam gave me confidence and peace of mind. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a smart, responsive, and trustworthy attorney.

Mr. Geller was very professional, trustworthy, responsive and relieved the fear and stress of my…read morecase. I felt like he took time for me and communicated honestly and with experience. My case was resolved quickly with a much better outcome thanks to Mr. Geller. I would recommend him highly for the services he offers.

I highly recommend her if you need a criminal defense attorney!…read more She is very thorough and a true advocate. One of my family members were in need and I'm glad I found her on Yelp. After reading other reviews I'm glad I made the right choice. She worked with him and was able to get the outcome he desired. He was able to avoid jail time by accepting another outcome that sufficed the courts. Hopefully I won't need to use her services again, but if so I would 100% call her again. If you need a criminal defense attorney, call her!

Lack of communication, I would have preferred to be in the loop more than I was. Did not reach an…read moreend result in expected time.

What initially caught my attention about Derek is that he sounded like a genuine person both in his…read morevideo and over the phone. He was the type of person you could trust. My first informal consultation over the phone with him made me want to meet him in person because he wasn't the type who appeared extremely aggressive, but instead, realistic. He won't make promises that seem over-the-top. He is the type that states facts, tells you the honest truth, and communicates openly and calmly with you. He is patient, kind, and also has a great sense of humor. After searching around, I decided to pick him as my attorney and I am so glad that I did. He helped me tremendously with my case by getting some charges taken off, and also bringing down the severity of my case. I feel so lucky to have landed on his page while I was googling for help. I HIGHLY recommend Derek. He is professional and will help you every step of the way!

PHENOMENAL!!!! I got myself involved in a very difficult…read moresituation. It was a very serious situation and was facing serious charges. Derek assisted me in sorting everything out during one of the most difficult times in my life. I have never met an attorney like Derek that not only handled everything with extreme care but also treated me as a good friend, not judging me for what had occurred. If you meet with him, you will understand why I did not hesitate to retain his services.

The best lawyer ever. He was able to help on a very…read morecomplicated and difficult case. He got me with zero points on record, he is really impressive. I myself did not believe it is possible. Thank you for guiding me through the process and helping me. Price was completely fair and the value I received was much more than I paid. Thank you David, was pleasure doing business with you!!

David was a great help. He's skilled at his craft amd knows how to handle your situationread more

If you're looking for integrity, professionalism, honesty, and expertise Michael Cardoza is your…read moreman. I hired him for a family member. Michael and his entire office are amazing. Despite his many years of practice, and accolades he is down to earth, patient and explains things in the simplest ways. He is a top trial lawyer, highly respected by judges and colleagues, which is evident when he walks into the court room and takes command. He helped us through the most difficult time in our lives with compassion, diligence and a calm demeaner. Michael got us the best scenario we could have hoped for in court. I highly recommend the Cardoza Law Office.

Outstanding Legal Representation - Highly Recommend!…read more I cannot say enough good things about Michael Cardoza and The Cardoza Law Corporation. From the very beginning of my personal injury case, it was clear that I was in the hands of a knowledgeable, experienced, and highly skilled legal team. Mr. Cardoza and his staff were not only professional and responsive, but also truly compassionate and dedicated throughout the entire process. Their expertise in personal injury law, combined with a strategic and determined approach, led to a successful outcome in my case--and I always felt informed and supported every step of the way. They went above and beyond to advocate for my rights, and their diligence and hard work made all the difference. I'm incredibly grateful for the peace of mind they've helped me achieve, and I wholeheartedly recommend The Cardoza Law Corporation to anyone in need of expert legal representation. Thank you again to Mr. Cardoza and staff. You've earned my deepest gratitude and highest recommendation. David L. Horn

My family was dragged into a misdemeanor case that stretched on for 5 years. After cycling through…read moremultiple attorneys with no resolution, finding Jyoti was a true blessing. Within months, she got the case dismissed in the interest of justice. She is an excellent attorney -- strategic, compassionate, and consistently responsive.

I requested Jiyoti for a legal matter and her services were expedient and straightforward. Thank…read moreyou. If there's any future legal matters I will request her services and I recommend her.

I contacted Mr. McKenna for legal advice for an extremely stressful family situation. He and his…read morestaff were so kind, professional and reassuring. His advice, which came all within the same day, helped so much to diffuse the situation. While I hope to never need his advice or services again, if a legal matter arose that required hiring counsel, he would be my first call. Both he and his secretary went above and beyond for me, and I cannot say enough good things about them both.

I found myself in need of an attorney and was fortunate to have come across Thomas McKenna…read more He was very attentive to my needs and his knowledge of the law made me feel at ease and very comfortable, he really cares about his clients. Thomas accomplished results that I did not think were even possible for my case. I was very please and satisfied with the final results and I would highly recommend Thomas McKenna

So where do I begin... This accident by far was the hardest thing I've ever gone through in my…read morelife. But Mike Herman made this process as easy as possible. He stood up for me and took care of business. Then he went the distance to get the case finished all the way to the end. Special thanks to Sharde and anyone else involved in handling this to the finish line for me. If you have been injured give Mike a call. They will ensure you get the best treating doctors and help you need start to finish. Words cannot express enough how greatful I am to the Herman Firm and all the doctors that put me back together. Mike has followed the process all the way to the finish line.

Michael and his team, were fantastic throughout the whole process. They kept me up-to-date weekly…read more They really got to know me as a person, which I think is important when you have someone fighting for you. I told him my target number I was looking for, and they totally delivered what I asked for. Everyone in that office is very kind, professional, like family. Well done everybody you made me a very happy client. On a scale of 1 to 5 stars I gave you 10 .