I was charged with a DUI in February, and as someone living in the U.S. on a visa, I was extremely…read morestressed and uncertain about my future. After searching online, I came across Mr. Thomas Fleming, and from our very first conversation, I knew I was in good hands. His professionalism, calm demeanor, and clear communication immediately put me at ease. Mr. Thomas took the time to explain every part of the process, making sure I understood my rights and what to expect. He encouraged me to trust his guidance and reassured me throughout one of the most difficult times in my life. What stood out most was his compassion -- he even worked with me on a manageable payment plan. By the time my court date arrived, I had completed everything he recommended. Thanks to his experience, strong reputation, and excellent relationships within the court system, he achieved an incredible outcome -- a Helmandollar plea, which is one of the best possible results in a DUI case. This is a court verdict of not guilty of the DUI charges, with a court order that the DMV also find me not guilty of the DUI and not suspend my license! Mr. Thomas not only helped me legally but also helped me mentally and spiritually to deal with this stress. I even invited him to my wedding -- that's how much he meant to me through this difficult time. Mr. Thomas is the best lawyer I've ever met, and I'll recommend him to anyone that will listen.

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!

After finding Sam well reviewed I submitted a consultation request, the turnaround time was quick…read moreand I soon heard from Sam. I really appreciated Sam's responsiveness and straightforward answers. Sam did not waste time on small talk, flattery, or fear baiting for hire, but rather the case at hand. Every step of the way Sam kept me informed, valued my thoughts, and answered all of my questions. Sam is very experienced and confident, this was evident in his presence in court and gave me peace of mind knowing I chose the best. I am very happy with the results of my case and would rehire Sam in an instant.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The attorneys at O'Connor, Runckel & O'Malley are amazing, knowledgeable, wise and offer…read moreoutstanding legal advice and representation. You cannot ask for better lawyers to represent and handle all the details of your case. I highly recommend this firm.

I had Tom O'Connor represent me. It was for a personal injury case. I was hit by a drunk driver,…read moreand the driver fled the scene. Tom was attentive to my case, and ensured I was provided all information necessary to move forward with action against the driver. Tom as well as his paralegal Jennifer, were quick to respond to all of my questions. The kindness of Tom and his team, don't go unnoticed. I recommend Tom and his team for any leal needs you may have. Having already been in a stressful environment from my injuries was already traumatic. Everyone at Tom's office was kind, and did everything possible to help with my case. Thank you to the entire team! -Aaron

This review is for Carin Johnson. She consulted on my case in early Feb. She had to go after…read moretalking for 50 min , and assured me she'd call me back later that week about follow up to my case. She never kept her word. After at least 2 voice messages & 2 emails over the next month , she didn't bother to respond. I later found out she had consulted with a family member of mine about same case, but didn't disclose it. She may not have known, but after I informed her, she still failed to respond. Most upsetting was her being judgmental and untruthful. I very much felt she was judging me as being not in a social class level she approved . She told me she doesn't drive to take cases in my county, yet she told my mom she'd take the case . Additionally, it's listed on her website that she takes cases in this county. She told my mom $350 hourly is her rate. She told me it's $500 hourly. The worst part, she presents as though she is empathetic and yet she showed me zero empathy when I was forthcoming with her about the desperate situation I'm in and my case.

I recently had an outstanding experience with Biana Leichnitz, an associate with this firm. I am an…read moreattorney, and have had the pleasure of working with Carin on various cases. Never did I think that I would become a litigant. But Bianca handled my case with a steady hand, a beautiful brief and I got time with a very important person in my life, when the odds were against us. I am so impressed with her responsiveness, her advice and care shown during this process. I cannot say enough great things about my work with this law firm.

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

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

The best it took his work very serious on the top of everything very smart, very intelligent and…read moreknow what he's doing

Anthony is professional and fantastic. He is upfront and helped my wife out more than I can have…read morehoped for. Put your trust in him.