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    One of the best days ever!
    Brianne S.

    Randy was amazing. I reached out to him to lwgally adopt my adult step-daughter after we lost her father. By all intents and purposes, she has always been very much mine; but having lost the legal nature of our connection when we lost my Husband made this an urgency it never had before (we always wanted to legally be a family, but when she was a minor it was a super expensive and complex process). I found Randy via a google search and am so thankful I did. He made the process understandable, giving us step by step instructions... and it didn't cost me a kidney (in other words a small fortune). I would highly recommend Randy to anyone looking to go through the adoption process. Thank you so much Randy! We appreciate you.

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    5 months ago

    Randy made the adoption process easy, he is whom you want when needing an adoption, my family highly recommends him!

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    Randall H.

    Thanks, David! It was my pleasure!

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    11 months ago

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    Randall H.

    Very kind of you, Katy. Big thanks!

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    7 months ago

    Randy was very quick and thorough with the whole process!! Communication was top tier!

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    Randall H.

    Thanks so much, Omar! Appreciated and thank you.

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    11 months ago

    We really appreciate Randy and his expertise to help us complete a very joyful adult adoption.

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    Thanks so much, Doug. Best wishes!

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    I really appreciate it, Tom! Thanks so much.

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    Randy was excellent at every step of the process. I would highly recommend him. No hidden fees and he kept it very simple for us.

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    I had a great experience with Mr. HICKS. He is very responsive and professional. I highly recommend him.

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    Even with COVID happening and some court delays, he was on top of it and made sure everything was set for our big day.

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    Ghazi Law Group, APLC

    (40 reviews)

    Sherman Oaks

    I've never gone through a divorce before but I do know that if I ever do again, I won't think twice…read moreabout who I will hire to represent me through this very difficult time. My divorce took 3 years to complete and Naz and her team were amazing the entire way through. Naz is the opposite of what the reputation of divorce lawyers have. She's extremely caring, warm, personal and friendly. She's not looking to drain anyone of their money and does everything she can to avoid very costly outcomes and expensive actions. She's extremely knowledgable, trustworthy, knows the ins and outs and everything in between. Her and her team are professional to the highest degree, thorough in their work, easy to work with and most of all, care about their clients - which removes the feeling of getting taken for a ride. I am extremely grateful to have had her on my side and recommend her to any and all who need help getting through their divorce. Don't think twice!

    Ghazi Law Group handled my case with extreme unprofessionalism. They charged my credit card…read moremultiple times without my consent, ignored key details, and pressured me to sign documents that did not match the facts of my case. Their negligence and mishandling directly contributed to severe consequences for me, including losing my housing. After taking my money, they abruptly dropped my case at a critical moment, leaving me without representation. This was one of the most damaging legal experiences I've ever had. I do not recommend this law firm.

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    Los Angeles Responsible Pit Bull Owners

    (24 reviews)

    Sherman Oaks

    I have been eyeing the LARPBO classes for a while now for my dog and only recently just signed up…read morefor my first pack walk with the group at Lake Balboa. Everyone was very welcoming and I really love that they have rules about how to interact with each other (for example staying a certain amount of feet from each other during the walk, etc). The pace of the walk is a gentle stride and there are multiple rest stops and opportunities to give your dog water. The next time I was free I signed up for the LARPBO pack walk in Sherman Oaks and that one was just as great going through a park that had distractions and through a busy neighborhood! I really love that almost everyone is knowledgeable and mindful of each other and keeping the dogs from getting too close to each other during the walks. The leaders of the pack walk are always keeping an eye on everyone and checking in to make sure everything is going smoothly and sometimes they also have us practice a few basic commands for warm ups. I really appreciate these walking opportunities because it's good exposure for my dog to get used to being around other dogs but ignoring them and focusing on me. From perusing their website, they have multiple classes including Beginner and intermediate training classes, as well as an agility class! The prices show as only $20 - $25 per class which is really a great deal! I look forward to doing more with my dog and LARPBO!

    I couldn't recommend LARPBO enough! For classes at $20 a pop, you can't beat it. The staff is so…read moresupportive, friendly and always go the extra mile to make sure you and your dog are taken care of. I really appreciate how they never hesitate to stay back with you after class and answer any questions. I appreciate that there is no nose to nose contact so that my dog is able to focus on the training while still being exposed to other dogs. If you are looking for a puppy playdate, this is not the place for you. Larpbo takes your dog to school! I took my pandemic pup here for the intro class and he has majorly improved even just over three sessions! The humans need the training too! I definitely plan on coming back for the rest of the courses. Larpbo has done such a great job of creating a community and giving you the support you need no matter what issue you may be having with your dog. The best part is there is no judgment passed on any of the dogs or humans and all levels are welcome!

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    Vanderpump Dogs

    (242 reviews)

    Beverly Grove

    We've been taking our pup to vanderpump dogs for the vanderpuff haircut for years. Our pup is a…read morerescue and isn't always great with strangers but we always trust the staff at vanderpump and they do an amazing job Prices are pretty similar to other groomers but the profits go to help the rescue doggies in need which makes it even better

    I appreciate when celebrities use their status to advocate for a worthy cause. Case in point: Lisa…read moreVanderpump established The Vanderpump Dog Foundation to rescue dogs in China from the Yulin Dog Meat Festival. The foundation also encourages more humane treatment for dogs worldwide and also assists dogs domestically. As part of this initiative, she opened the Vanderpump Dog Rescue & Retail center in Los Angeles. 100% of proceeds from sales & adoptions go to the foundation. They also offer grooming services. A few years ago, a friend of mine adopted a dog from here - a beautiful tripod chihuahua mix. She was happy with the adoption process and loves her little princess. I was having dinner next door and stopped in to check the store out. As expected, the place is meticulously perfect and the décor is bougie with lots of cute plush dog toys & merch. Off to the side is a section where the fur babies that are up for adoption reside in posh play pens with white picket fences. There is also a nice area on the rooftop where potential adopters can spend quality time with their future fur baby. The staff here are very friendly, and I got to meet one of the pups named Meatball as he was on his way out for a walk. Thank you LVP for your dedication to helping our furry friends. *Metered street parking

    Kidsave

    Kidsave

    (9 reviews)

    Kidsave has been awful to us and has been a complete nightmare. Since my husband made the decision…read moreto leave the program in June and left a negative review retelling our terrible experience, Kidsave has not stopped harassing us. The director of Kidsave, Lauren Reicher-Gordon, posed as a county social worker to us on multiple occasions and was constantly rude to us. Every time we talked to her, she would talk over us or put us down and we put up with it because we thought that she was a county worker and that we'd be in trouble with the county if we stood up for ourselves. While misrepresenting herself as a county worker, Lauren gave us wrong information, threatened us with 'severe consequences' if we attended county Resource Family (foster/adopt) training and told my husband and I that we were "stealing someone else's spot" in training, as if we didn't have a right to be there. As she was telling us all this, I put the phone on speaker and allowed multiple witnesses (clients of ours) to overhear the entire conversation, so she couldn't deny it later. She then passively tried to extort money from us by claiming that we purchased $500 gala tickets (and I kept the emails 'thanking' us for our 'purchase', in case proof is needed). My husband (who is African American) and I attended two events with Kidsave, after which Lauren Reicher-Gordon made a note to rudely and repeatedly put down my husband's appearance (he was wearing gray jeans, casual button down blue shirt and a casual sport coat), telling him that he should wear a t-shirt and jeans instead. It was so disrespectful that we were floored. Funny how I (Caucasian) was dressed nicely, but she had nothing to say about MY clothing. My husband looked great and we can wear whatever the hell we want, thank you very much. Since my husband left his review, they've repeatedly harassed us via email until we blocked their email domain. Then they sent physical letters to our home threatening us and even had their lawyers threaten us with a lawsuit if he didn't take his review down. Since that time, they've had their own employees leave Kidsave fake positive reviews for months and repeatedly attack my husband's character in these reviews. At the same time, our business began receiving fake negative reviews, all from the same person, over that same span of time. My husband is one of the hardest working people I've ever known. When he's not working, all he does is help people. He coaches people with anxiety and depression online, he volunteers to mentor and teach kids and he's always there when people need him. He's never asked for praise or even thanks (in contrast to the weird praise that they give Lauren in the fake Kidsave reviews - jeez, narcissist much?) and he would be an amazing father. Things were quiet for a while until my husband and I put through an inquiry to adopt two children. Suddenly, one of Kidsave's volunteer employees, Christopher Means, leaves a fake positive review for Kidsave and starts badmouthing my husband in the first sentence. In fact, he put down my husband's clothes again! Why is Kidsave obsessed with my husband's clothes? Should I be jealous? Contain yourselves, people....Another volunteer named Destiny also left a review that was nearly identical to Christopher's, but without badmouthing my husband. At the same time, an employee of DCFS who works in the adoptions division then left Kidsave a five-star review at the same time. Completely unethical and a conflict of interest, but we are genuinely concerned that they may be attempting to disrupt placement of any kids in our home out of vengeance towards us. If the director decides that she likes you, you may have a great experience with Kidsave. Heck, don't take our word for it, read one of the glowing fake reviews written by their own employees. But ask yourself what kind of human being pretends to be a county social worker in order to feel important, blatantly condescends and discriminates against one of the nicest people on Earth and then spends months harassing that person to remove their review? Oh yeah, it's called a 'narcissist'. If you love Kidsave, great. If you want to worship the director and feed her narcissism, WE DON'T CARE. LEAVE OUR NAMES OUT OF YOUR CORNY SOUNDING REVIEWS and let us get on with our lives, you obsessive weirdos.

    A truly wonderful organization that is actively trying to place foster kids with host or adopted…read moreparents. They took a very difficult situation and came up with a smart solution - enable foster kids that are looking for temporary or permanent placement to get to know parents looking to adopt and let them hangout together at fun events such as hiking / trivia / bowling etc. The kids get to decide if they want to learn more about the adults which empowers these kids that often feel like they lack control in their lives. The founders of the program have been doing it for 20 years (maybe longer?) and they have a 40% success rate getting kids into homes which from what I understand is 10X higher than traditional models.

    Stepparent Adoption Center - adoptionservices - Updated May 2026

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