Andrew and his team were fair, kind, and knowledgeable. I felt they worked to make this as smooth…read moreas possible and I'm very happy with the results. I spoke with 6 other lawyers before choosing Andrew. I felt that others wanted to push a more divisive course. Andrew was compassionate and recommended the smoothest and lowest cost way through. We reached an agreement and settled with the other party that was fully in my favor. Thank you for having my back.

I retained Mr. Johnson on what should have been a very easy divorce, uncontested divorce, with no…read moredisputes over income or assets. He told me it should run me between $5000 and $10,000 Maximum. After a few months, his paralegal told me I needed to hire another attorney to draw up the DRO for the division of my brokerage account, pension, etc. I had to spend another $3600 to retain an attorney who "wrote the book on DRO's." Had I known Mr. Johnson or his staff weren't capable of drafting a simple DRO, I might not have retained him. The attorney he referred me to would seldom return my phone calls or phone calls to Mr. Johnson's office. Her incompetence cost me another few thousand dollars in attorney fees and drew out a simple divorce to lasting over a year and a half. My total legal fees between Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Elizabeth Van Clief amounted to over $17,000 and months of delays and frustrations. One thing I will sat us Mr. Johnson's office staff and paralegals were outstanding.

I highly recommend this family law firm! Everyone I spoke with was professional, knowledgeable,…read morecompassionate, and incredibly helpful. They took the time to answer my questions, explain things clearly, and made a stressful situation feel much more manageable. It's clear they genuinely care about helping people. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy family law firm.

Going through a custody case is one of the most stressful things a parent can experience, and I'm…read moreso thankful I have Grant on my side. From day one, he was calm, professional, and genuinely focused on what was right for our family. He's extremely knowledgeable and clearly understands how the family court system works. What I appreciated most was how well he explained everything--he took the time to walk me through the process, set realistic expectations, and answer every question I had. He's also very thorough and well-researched, which gave me a lot of confidence. He and his team truly go the extra mile. They were always responsive, helpful, and supportive, and I never felt like I was just another case. His calm approach helped de-escalate situations and made a really difficult process much more manageable. If you're looking for a family law attorney who is skilled, compassionate, and truly cares about children and families, I highly recommend him.

I would highly recommend this law firm . Samin and all that worked on my case was professional, and…read morecompassionate in every step of the way. They kept me informed throughout the whole process, and answered all my questions and worked hard to protect my interests. I am grateful for all the support I received from the entire team. Looking for knowledgeable attorney, this is the one for you

Based on good internet reviews, I wanted to hire Samin to help me with my divorce, but she wasn't…read moretaking new clients. So I worked with her colleague, Elizabeth. Elizabeth provided great service and information in a timely, professional manner. At some point, she announced she was leaving the practice, for reasons I don't know. So I was transferred to Samin. Samin and I met over zoom a few times. She was friendly, informative and helpful. Then we decided that mediation wasn't working and I needed to take my husband to divorce trial. So I hired her to represent me instead of on a consultation basis. That's when things started going wrong. Over the next few months, it became harder to get in touch with her. Email responses would take 3-4 business days. Her paralegal was helping me put together forms to file (FL-150) but edits back and forth would take days to come back for my review, wheras I made sure I always returned my part within 1 business day to them. It took 2 1/2 months for her firm to complete the form and file it!!! All the while I was losing out on having the form filed for the purpose of retro spousal support. More than once when they returned the forms for my review there were errors, some glaring, which required more time on my part, more emails back and forth and -yup- more time billed to me. So one day I called the office to express my anger and frustration at the process and asked for a call back so we could talk live instead of email. I never got a call back!! Four business days later I got a stern email. Never was there an explanation or apology for why I couldn't get them to speed up or attend to my case. At one point, Samin told me it was my fault for changing my mind (for 24 hours) and telling her that I thought I might try mediation again instead of court, but then told her never mind and to proceed. Divorce is messy-it is normal to have doubts and 2nd thoughts. Instead of telling me that it's MY fault that the process is taking so long, maybe guide me through the pros and cons of each option and have a little sympathy. Plus, that mixed message only accounted for 2 business days. Not the 2 1/2 months that it took to get that form finished. After feeling ignored, underserved, overwhelmed and uncared for, I finally pulled the trigger and let Samin go. I hired Honorable Legal Services-DeAnn Salcido, who has been phenomenal. Attentive at every step, incredibly informative, educational. She gives me notes, articles with highlights an annotations for me to read. She explains my options clearly. She responds in 1-2 days every time. We've done multiple zoom calls. And her office has a marvelous online system that organizes my files, forms, correspondence and upcoming dates in a way that is clear to both of us. AND she costs LESS than Samin! If I had had DeAnn from the start instead of Elizabeth and Samin, this process would have gone a LOT smoother and faster.

I needed to have a prenup done, which seemed like a daunting task. The law makes both parties get…read moretheir own independent attorney in order for the Prenup not to get thrown out. To make matters more complicated, I was bringing my fiancé here from Latin America so the prenup had to be translated into Spanish to make it valid. My past run in with many attorneys had left a bad taste in my mouth since I had never found one that wasn't just interested in lining their pockets at the expense of the client. I also have to admit I'm a bit of a perfectionist, so I spent a lot of time calling most of the family law attorneys in the Cbad and Oside areas, and sat down with five of them. I finally settled on the Carnohans. I am extremely happy with the results. Without going into long details, I would like to fully endorse the Carnohans for a job well done. Some of their good qualities are: 1. They always answer the phone/email and respond quickly 2. Joe is fluent in Spanish 3. If you're an experienced person like me who wants things done a certain way, they can advise you and work with you. On the other hand, if you have little experience with legal stuff, they can hold your hand as well. 4. Joe has a reputation of being straight up, reasonable and honest, so that other legal professionals will act professional with him. Remember, even if you win, most of your money will be eaten up if your attorney has to battle hard or worse yet, collaborates with the other side to shake you down for loose change. Best to get an attorney that is honest and works for YOUR best interest. 5. The Carnohans make the complicated simple... whereas most attorneys seem to take something simple and blow it up into something complicated. 6. Most importantly... Joe and Michele are human. They care. Having been married forever with like 5 children, they answer to a higher value system than money, and it shows. They're good down-to-earth people. 7. Joe surfs quite a bit. Ask him about the waves ;) If you are looking for the best family law or estate planning attorney... I've already put a ton of time into doing the research for you. Here's the DL. Go with the Carnohans. They'll treat you right. Just sayin... I'm amazed!

Joseph and his team helped myself and my ex husband thought a divorce that while not complicated -…read morewas emotionally charged. Their team was patient, respectful, and beyond helpful. They treated us with respect, they were timely, and helped us transition. I am very thankful they were recommended by a friend. - Forever Grateful.

Matthew did a great job for me after I'd been working with a really not great attorney. I felt like…read moreI was in good hands and could finally relax. Plus, I never felt like I should be happy to just do ok, as I had with the first lawyer. Originally, I was just going to have Matthew look over my case, but even though I'd paid a flat fee for my divorce to be finished by the other attorney, I decided finally to transfer the entire case to him. I'm very happy I did! Matthew showed me that not collecting alimony was worth a lot more than I thought. I ended with a very nice settlement, as I believe I deserved.

Absolutely five stars for Matthew Palmer and his team! From the very first consultation, he was…read morekind, professional, and truly listened to my concerns. He made an incredibly stressful and emotional situation feel manageable and gave me real confidence throughout the entire process. His expertise and dedication were clear every step of the way, and thanks to his hard work, my move-away request was granted. I couldn't have asked for better representation. If you're looking for a lawyer who genuinely cares and delivers results, Matthew Palmer is the one you want in your corner. A big thank you to Autumn, his paralegal. She was a huge support through this whole process as well and answered every question along the way.

Vanessa was able to step in quickly and assertively when my ex tried to suddenly move my 2 kids out…read moreof state without my consent. Even though we had little time to act, she came to our rescue and was able to not only keep my kids here, but increase my parental time with them. She even got me consideration for extra expenses I had blindly been paying thru the years. Truth be told, I had gotten into the habit of just caving in to whatever my ex wanted, but Vanessa helped me see that my approach was not only bad for me, it was bad for my kids. This is the 1st time since my divorce I feel like I have an true ally and a fair custody arrangement. My kids and I can't thank her enough.

My experience with Vanessa was excellent. She is professional, efficient, and very personable…read more Without her help I know that I would not have had the successful outcomes that I had with my case both in and out of court. I highly recommend McKinnon Law Firm and I'm so grateful. Paul

If you need a lawyer who truly has your back, David Pflaum is the one. From the very first phone…read morecall, he was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my situation. He explained everything clearly and guided me on how to achieve the best possible outcome. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, I felt confident and supported throughout the entire process. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

David is the best lawyer out there!!! My family has been knowing him for so many years, he has…read morehelped my dad in the past. And he's just awesome, very helpful keeps it super professional! Gives you great advice, walks you through every step of the process which is very helpful! If you're looking for a criminal justice attorney he's your man! Super grateful for him with everything he has done!

I normally don't write Yelp reviews, but after reading Karen B.'s review of Erica Bloom, I felt…read morecompelled to share my perspective. I am actually the ex-husband Karen referred to in her review, and I want to set the record straight. I hired Erica to represent me in a very difficult family matter, and she did an outstanding job. In fact, thanks to her skill and dedication, we won the case outright. Erica guided me through a complex and emotional process, explained everything clearly, and was a powerful advocate on my behalf. I noticed that Karen's review included a lot of legal jargon -- that is likely because she is an attorney herself. However, from my personal experience, Erica is the professional you want by your side if you are facing a challenging divorce or custody dispute. She is compassionate, thorough, and fights hard for her clients. I highly recommend Erica to anyone who needs an attorney who will protect their rights and help them navigate a difficult situation.

I hired Erica Bloom to represent me in a custody matter, and unfortunately my experience was…read moreextremely disappointing. While some of the written paperwork she prepared was acceptable, I did not feel effectively represented in the courtroom. During hearings, there were multiple times when the judge asked questions and she redirected them to me rather than advocating or responding on my behalf. As a client who hired legal representation, I expected my attorney to speak and advocate for my position in court. Communication throughout the case was also frustrating. There were several instances where my emails went unanswered, leaving me unsure about strategy and next steps in my case. At the same time, I was billed for nearly every email or minor interaction, which made communication feel both difficult and expensive. This case involved custody and one of the most stressful periods of my life, as I was fighting for my children and their well-being. During such a critical and emotional time, I expected my attorney to take the matter seriously and provide strong guidance and advocacy. Unfortunately, I often felt that the seriousness of the situation was not reflected in the level of representation I received. Considering the cost of representation--approximately $400 per hour and around $20,000 in total fees--I expected a significantly higher level of advocacy and professionalism. During the last court hearing, she did not appear in person, despite my clear preference to attend a custody hearing in person rather than online. This added to my overall concern about the level of representation and commitment to my case. Overall, I did not feel that the level of representation matched the cost of the services. Legal representation is supposed to provide guidance, advocacy, and support during stressful situations, and unfortunately that was not my experience here. I ultimately felt that I was advocating for myself more than my attorney was advocating for me. For anyone seeking legal representation in a custody case, I would strongly encourage taking the time to find an attorney who is highly communicative, proactive, and fully prepared to advocate on your behalf in court. Based on my experience, I would not recommend her services.