I take it back! They totally let me down. They didn't keep in touch as the clock was running out…read more They depended on a lot of my own footwork. They complained that my case was too hard. Then a month in the other partner got on the phone to assure me they had my back & were going through with my suit, wasting another month. Meanwhile no one found my $900 scooter so when I finally tracked it down it had been thrown away. They did nothing to find my witnesses. Frankly, the way they left me underserved was as traumatizing as getting hit by the bus. I think I've found the better replacement, but if not, I'll keep looking. This position they left me in is totally unacceptable!

I was in a bad motorcycle accident and contacted The Law Collective after finding them through…read moretheir great Yelp reviews. Elliot took my call and has taken excellent care of me from that moment on. He was patient, responsive, and truly made me feel supported during a really difficult time. I trust these guys and highly recommend them to anyone who needs real help when it matters most.

Sackett and Associates were very thorough in keeping me informed about my case, and very pleasant…read morestaff that helped me understand the legal situations I didn't have the knowledge to know better. The entire process was lengthy but I'm completely satisfied with the results of my case. Mr Sackett and staff are the best!!!

I am very pleased with the professionalism and ease that this firms staff and Mr. Sackett made…read morewhile filing for state disability for me. Any time I had a question or concern they immediately helped me either by telephone or email. Thanks to this great caring firm my benefits were awarded and I recently received my 1st monthly benefit. If you are looking for a disability attorney Mr. Sackett and his team got you.

Professional and Knowledgeable…read more I have been a healthcare professional for over 25years and over 2 years ago and I was in the circumstances that I needed to apply for SSDI. My claim was denied and I was seeking professional consultation when I found La Porte Law Firm. Mr. La Porte was very understanding of my situation and advised me how to proceed without offering his services. I followed his free advice and it took the government a while but I got the positive results I needed. Thank you very much Mr. LaPorte.

Kevin LaPorte is hands down the top SSDI attorney in the Bay Area. I highly recommend his…read moreservices. He's knowledgeable. Not only about the law, but the psychology and logistics of it all. He's thorough. The measure of a good attorney is how well they handle the details. He's on the ball with the minutia. He's straightforward. He'll give you an honest assessment of your case and the potential pitfalls. There really is no sales pitch. If you have a more complicated or marginal disability case, you would be crazy not to have a consultation with him. He doesn't take every case, but he'll give you some straight-up feedback on the potential of your case for success.

Social Security Administration San Fransisco California off of Valencia street. I had normally…read morechecked in to this SSA location just as self only using my own personal transporation to get to and from areas of San Jose while traveling. Updating social security administration office information since there had been severe communication errors of my surrounding areas. On site security guard post had been very respectful caring and attentive to procedure of serving. Staff of customer service associates at desk had been well spoken as I had communicated in using primary language of English. Regardless of location where you would submit your information it will still get routed to the SSA office closest to your home residential office. I have not made any recommendations of this SSA office. But, I love this SSA office location. Nearby amenities and eateries in area of a walkable distance. I Christina have not been part take of the hiring sourcing of the on site security guards companies listed as (RPA, First Shield, Gensis, PAL American) of The Woods Appartment San Jose,CA of being on any type of contract, payroll, work schedule, prior or current work assignments of these listed security companies. As while being listed as residence or while being on site for any reasoning that any type of security services would be directly requested for communities asked for directly only. As those whom had been able to have accessible entry of location of private residence space in between June 2023-June 2025 that I have not had any type of activity participation of, and do not authorized of any type of services displayed of location as this had not been services per my home residence space directly requested of myself. -Christina (Updated on 6/3/2025)

I was surprised to see the other reviews because I experienced great and fast service here. I came…read morein person with my documents for a name change appointment and was done in under 10 minutes. I filled out the application online and was able to make an appointment at this location the same week. Upon arrival, I checked in using the link they emailed and got screened by a security guard who let me inside. I was immediately called up to a window and the process was quick and easy. Everyone was nice. If you aren't able to make an appointment, I read that they are busiest in the beginning of the month and earlier in the morning. I arrived around opening time on a Friday near the end of the month and there were around 10 people in the waiting room who I assume didn't have appointments. The biggest challenge here was finding parking. I was able to find a spot in the surrounding residential neighborhood but it took time to search.

Richard was very accomodating in talking to us about our son's case. He advised us that we were…read moreat a stage where it did not make sense to retain legal counsel (having just filed our appeal on our own.) So, we did not engage Richard's services this time around, but if our appeal hits a snag, we would definitely do so. He was super helpful.

Richard A. Gutstadt did an excellent job handling my Social Security Disability case. After two…read moreprior denials, he successfully got my claim approved. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and professional throughout the process. I strongly recommend him to anyone needing disability representation.

I chose not to leave a bad review after our interaction. The response time was impressive, and the…read more15% attorneys' fees were competitive compared to others in the field who charge up to 40%. Ben Haney, the representative, was very pleasant to deal with. His voice tone was always polite, and he welcomed potential clients in a professional manner. He demonstrated pride in his work and provided comprehensive answers. Although the case handler turned down my case immediately, I recognize that good conduct can make a difference. My husband's case was accepted by another firm. Overall, my experience was satisfactory, with Ben being the highlight. Ben, your service was excellent. Thank you.

My friend recommended Almani after having her workers comp finished after a year. I just got the…read morenumber from her and started the process myself. After she said about the firm has been true. I recommend.

Pamela Vincent is a great, trustworthy and kind attorney! She fights for her clients. She is…read moreintelligent and compassionate. Pamela helped a family member of mine many years ago (early 2000's). I had a chance to meet her in person back then too. I have never forgotten Pamela Vincent's hard work and compassion (even though I've not had contact with her all these years) and to this day I still make referrals.

I called Pamela to explain my situation and discuss my options and she was very pleasant to talk to…read moreon the phone and seemed knowledgeable. However, there was a shift in conversation once I mentioned the amount of funds I was to be awarded if I were to win the case...suddenly the conversation was curt and she felt an urgency to have me sign paperwork that would automatic award her 25% if I win. I don't know if she became busy or what and in her defense, if I don't win, she doesn't receive anything either, but I digress. As the conversation went on, it didn't feel sincere (you know that gut feeling?), which made me feel unsettled about working with her and looked elsewhere. I get that it's a business and she has to make money like everyone else, but we're talking about my future income here. I don't think she's a bad attorney, she just wasn't the one for me. Ultimately, like anything in life, you'll have to get a feel for situations and encounters to determine that for yourself. Basically what I'm saying is to talk to her before making a decision.

!!!STOP!!! If you are searching for a lawyer for your DUI, Rebecca is your lawyer, a client with a…read morepior she was able to get my new DUI DISSMISSED! So stop searching and stressing, listen to her advice and she will truly will make your problem solved and stress taken away. One other thing, she's truly responsive when needing to reach her, I cannot imagine a time when I messaged her regarding questions for my case where I was received a call back for text within minutes. Thank you Rebecca for my case and once again go with her!!!

Rebecca is amazing, very thorough, very responsive and very attentive. She was able to take a…read morescary situation in which I did nothing wrong and was treated unfairly into a very minor punishment via diversion. She almost got it completely dismissed. She was able to make me feel more comfortable and researched the details and used the information to make a great argument. I am grateful.

Professional, responsive, helpful and is very knowledgeable on each case. We were in a sticky…read moresituation but Scarlett guided my husband from the beginning to the end. We are so happy to have gone with Leiva Law Firm and have referred multiple people to Scarlett. Thank you once again!

I paid $300 for a consultation with Ms. Leiva after providing extensive, carefully organized…read morematerials concerning an I-751 waiver case.Before I paid for the consultation, Ms. Leiva specifically identified several issues in my materials that she said warranted closer evaluation, including my husband's anger outbursts, immigration-related threats, my lack of access to household financial information, and financial/account-related conduct I discovered after separation. She also stated that a paid consultation would allow her additional time to address my specific questions regarding waiver strategy, evidence, and presentation.Unfortunately, the initial written assessment I received after the paid consultation was very general and vague, and did not clearly answer any of the four specific questions I had submitted in advance. I had to send a follow-up asking for direct answers and recommendations. To her credit, Ms. Leiva then provided a substantially more specific response. However, I was particularly disappointed by the treatment of the evidence. Considerable attention was given to explaining that my husband's unrelated prior criminal history did not itself establish battery or extreme cruelty -- something I had never suggested. Meanwhile, significant facts that Ms. Leiva herself had identified before the consultation as warranting closer evaluation, including the anger outbursts and post-separation financial/account-related conduct, were not addressed in her final assessment.This was especially concerning to me because the post-separation conduct included identity theft that resulted in debt being created in my name. Whether Ms. Leiva ultimately considered that evidence legally significant or insignificant, I expected it to be analyzed given the stated scope of the consultation and the fact that she had specifically identified this category of conduct beforehand.Ms. Leiva ultimately recommended the good-faith marriage/divorce waiver rather than proceeding now under battery/extreme cruelty, and her follow-up did provide some useful information regarding filing while a divorce is pending. However, overall I did not feel that the consultation reflected a sufficiently careful analysis of the materials I had provided. Based on my experience, I would not retain or recommend this attorney for an I-751 case.

I first called Adam Gurley after being served with divorce papers on Valentine's Day, which I can…read moreonly assume was my ex's idea of a parting gift. From that first conversation, Adam was steady, sharp, and reassuring, and he has been ever since. If you're looking for a family law attorney in San Francisco, he's the call to make. What stands out most is his integrity. Adam tells you the truth and gives you advice you can actually trust. He leaves you feeling looked after rather than worked over. He also knows this world cold. He's seasoned and genuinely fluent in the local courts, the process, and the people in it, and it shows. Even when the other side gets aggressive, Adam stays calm and clear-eyed, translating all the legalese into plain, practical guidance you can act on. He's responsive, reachable, and steady exactly when you need someone steady, which, in a divorce, is roughly always. Just as important, he's consistent. His guidance never wavered, and he followed through, start to finish. He treats clients like people, not case numbers, or billable hours, and he clearly cares about how things turn out. I always trusted that his advice was in my genuine interest. I can't recommend Adam highly enough. If you want someone exceptionally competent, ethical, reasonable, and genuinely on your side, call him. Preferably or hopefully not on Valentine's Day.

The dude started my divorce thirteen years ago, then he handed off to some lady who wasn't an…read moreattorney for very long. Time went by and my divorce never got finalized, my ex husband is scamming me, using my soc sec number. I call Adam and all the dude lawyer did was insult me, telling me, (oh it's only a few thousand let it go) when all i really needed was help with the rest of my divorce. Im sorry but this dude is an @$$hole and then he tells me, oh it's going to be difficult to get a divorce now. Mind you im just a woman (human being) try ing to get help for myself to divorce my husband and all this jerk did was insult me and say bye. What kind of person acts like that? He couldn't even remember me. I dont care how many people think he's so great, as far as im concerned he in asshole in my eyes. And I dont care if he like my saying so or not. Screw him, never will I ever recommend this man for anything. He's a prick lawyer who thinks his $#!t doesnt stink. Pompous creep