Our experience with Mari started out great, but then communication became more and more sparse. We…read morewere SO close to completing paperwork when she simply stopped returning our messages. The last step was for her to send in the completed papers and that was 5 months ago. Very disappointed.

Update: I received…read moreMarizen's private message and her request to edit or remove my review--this request was notably left off her public comment as noted in the screenshot attached. Since the 2 stars (which equates to the "[service] could've been better") were due to the unprofessionalism and inattentiveness shown (not due to her being an LDA), I have no reason to change my rating or delete my review. TL;DR: Marizen is NOT a lawyer. She is a Legal Document Assistant that cannot provide you with legal advice. She is a significantly affordable option for a Living Trust but she is unprofessional and has poor attention to detail-- key characteristics that are paramount to detailing an important document. Details: I left a Living Trust inquiry via her site and Marizen emailed me back within 1 day to "text" her back for a scheduled over-the-phone consult. Upon speaking with Marizen it was clear she did not take the time to review the few questions I had sent her in my initial inquiry as she was confused as to what the consult would primarily be regarding. Her rates were significantly less than what other competing services were offering which raised an orange flag for me. Upon further research, I realized Marizen was NOT a lawyer, but rather a "Legal Document Assistant (LDA)." According to the CA Attorney General, LDAs cannot give legal advice. This was my first encounter with an LDA, which allowed me the opportunity to do the necessary research to make a more educated investment. Had Marizen gotten back to me with the necessary next steps and questionnaire as she had promised (it's been over 1.5 weeks), I may have considered her as a possible option to complete my Living Trust needs. But if you are looking for a more affordable option, perhaps Marizen is a good fit for you.

Used them for estate planning and they were easy to work with, offered great rate, and Naomi was…read morewonderful! They explained everything and made the process super simple and understandable.

From intake to execution seamless (intake form, calendaring, follow up, follow through, edits,…read moreperspectives, scenarios). Sarah, Kate, Christian, Naomi, are all rockstars in their own right. Excellent experience with a legal plan, great outcomes, and on point value. Thank you for making the process seamless!

Erika completed my Living Trust after a thorough review of my special needs. My Trust was…read moreunusually complicated because I wanted to bequeath my estate to a large number of family and non family beneficiaries. Because I am visually impaired,, she needed to spend more time than usual carefully explaining the law and the process. I think what makes Erika effective is her attention to detail, responsiveness and personal engagement. She is a pleasure to work with.

My wife and I had met with Erica twice. She said it would be easy; but, received her addendum with…read moreerrors in September 2025. Multiple requests to meet with her to complete/correct addendum had failed. Sent her certified letter and no response. It's been 8 months. Need to file complaint against her with the Bar and Better Business Bureau.

As the year comes to a close you consider all the adulting tasks you need to take care of. Any…read morechanges throughout the year will mean updated legal documents. We scheduled an appointment - conveniently over video, to discuss our legal document needs. Tracy listened to our needs , gave us advice, and immediately got to work. She came to our home to present the documents, notarize signatures, and we were finished, easy peasy. Professional, knowledgeable, fast, and convenient. Yes, I absolutely recommend! Bookmark this one, you may need it someday.

The service Tracy provided is excellent. Working with her is extremely enjoyable and informative. I…read morehighly recommend her legal document assistant services

Rafa is professional and provides quick excellent service. I needed a few documents notarized for a…read morebackground check and he was able to squeeze me in on short notice. He treats you like family while getting the job done. I highly recommend him for all your legal needs.

From the owner: Experience is part of developing a successful law practice, and at Godoy Legal, people throughout…read morethe San Francisco Bay Area receive the skilled legal advice and personalized representation they deserve when they need an attorney. We focus our practice on Probate and Estate Planning, helping individuals and families protect their assets, plan for the future, and navigate the legal process with confidence and peace of mind. Whether you are creating a comprehensive estate plan, administering a loved one's estate, or seeking guidance through probate, we are committed to providing practical solutions tailored to your unique needs. We pride ourselves on delivering attentive, compassionate service while making complex legal matters easier to understand. We proudly serve both English- and Spanish-speaking clients and offer notary services for your convenience. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help you protect what matters most.

Elizabeth is a great attorney and an awesome legal resource. She helped me and my mom, who was…read moretrustee of my grandmother's trust with the trust's administration. She's super friendly and great with her clients. She also helped me and my partner with our estate plans! Super fast, excellent service!

Elizabeth is extremely helpful and kind. I messaged her through Yelp last year to ask some…read morequestions and she was very helpful. Unfortunately I wasn't able to work with her since I needed someone who spoke Chinese for my father. She is very quick at responding and will try her best to answer any questions. I will keep her in mind for future services if needed.

Dionne provides a much needed type of sex-positive, shame-free coaching which can go places where a…read morenormal therapist might feel uncomfortable or unprepared for. Her approach is intuitive, grounded, and gently guide the client towards his or her own inner truth. I really wish more coaches could get to Dionne's level of depth and perception--I give her my highest recommendation possible.

"It was very helpful. I haven't been able to talk through this with anyone. I come from a religious…read morebackground, so conversations like this are hard for me. I think the grounding techniques are great, and I will be using them asap. The red, yellow, and green light technique is also amazing. I think it'll help my boyfriend, too. It'll give us both language for how we're feeling, and what we want to do. I'm excited to share it with him. This session has helped so much, and I have used the information provided to help me better communicate with myself. I'm realizing I need to work on communicating with my partner. But that will take time and lots of practice grounding myself. But in the last week, I have been able to communicate my needs a bit more in comparison to before our session, and that little bit has gone a long way. :) I appreciate how we could talk about something very intimate without fear or judgment. You are very good at creating a warm and inviting space. Even through the phone your calming presence radiates. I can definitely move forward now with more confidence and less confusion on how to communicate my boundaries. Thank you for your time. I really appreciated the opportunity to speak with you today. This has been weighing on me for a long time. Thank you, again for your time! It's been immensely helpful."

I hired Paul Mori to represents me in my case; I thought he was a good lawyer... then, during the…read morecourse of my case. I had noticed that he was not a good one after all. Even in the hearing his statement was very weak and mostly was not irrelevant to the topic. Most of his charges had been spent on email, text messages, meetings, visiting court website to get the information regarding the case. Hiring this poor/lack of knowledge lawyer was a great mistake in my life. By the way his fee is almost the same as a high caliber lawyer. Prior to the conclusion of the case (which was not in favor of me) I had found out that Paul Mori was fired by one of my friends as her lawyer in the middle of her case. At the end huge amount of my hard earned money have been spent for nothing. So I would not recommend this lawyer.

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we worked with Albert from summerall to setup a trust when our child was born. he (and the entire…read moreteam we worked with) made the process so easy. I really appreciated the 'how to guide' they made for us so we understand how everything works. even after we were done working with them, they were very kind in answering follow up questions we had a year later. highly recommend these folks!

We used Summerall Law for establishing our initial family trust and estate, to ensure we had the…read morebasics in place as we became parents. Everyone at Summerall Law was great to work with, and walked us patiently though all the areas that normally trip people up, as well as areas more specific to us and our situation. We did all the convos and prep via video call (great to minimize commuting time), and they have multiple locations for signing the final copies in person. We haven't used them for more detailed or custom work but will happily do so when the time comes, and have friends who have used them for this and are very happy. If you're looking into will, trust, or estate needs, would definitely suggest checking out Summerall Law!

Going through this type of situation is not pleasant. I just…read morewant to thank Margaret for her time, her ear, and her conversation.

We just left Margaret's office and we like her no bullshit attitude. I like that she seems fair…read moreand have sense of morality. We cannot wait to start this journey with her by our side. It's the first time I've seen my fiancé feel confident and actually laugh at a lawyers office. He's been through two attorneys and both attorneys seemed to be interested in how much money they can come away with.