Peter, I owe you an apology. My review should of been written MANY months ago. I got caught up in…read morethe exhilaration of my BF's case being dropped, the pandemic and just life itself. Peter Depew is THE BEST ATTORNEY in SLO and Universal. I say this from the bottom of my heart. His retainer was 1/10th less, was one 0 less than the cost of what 3 other attorneys required. Peter was patient and listened to what I felt was the route we should pursue for his legal defense. Other attorneys and even my BF didn't think this was possible, the one charged, did not believe that he would be granted a suppression hearing, nevertheless win the suppression hearing. I DID, PETER DID When this "situation" occurred, which was that a hotel employee called the police on me (female) for trying to check in at the hotel with an expired drivers license during the pandemic. We were driving up and down the coast for my birthday, from Southern California. My birthday is August 8th and we went to check into this particular hotel August 14th. Now mind you, we have a runny stayed in several hotels since my drivers license technically expired but because of the pandemic all expiration dates on expired drivers licenses were extended until December 31, 2021. The front desk person said, and a very silly town, that he can check me in because my drivers license was expired and long story short I thought he was joking and I was very tired and I said come on please check me in and he said if I don't leave he'll call the police. So I said OK call the police, I figured they would help me out. I figured the policeman will ask the clerk what's wrong and the police officer within tell the clerk OK all drivers licenses are extended through the end of the year on her drivers license and it's OK to check her in it's considered valid. The officer that came into the lobby approached me very aggressively, asking me, you have a fake ID? My reply to him was, fake ID? I have no idea what you're talking about. So I gave him my drivers license he runs it he sees that everything's OK with my drivers license and he just says let's see what's going on outside with your boyfriend. I'm thinking why is anyone outside with my boyfriend, he's just sitting in the car waiting for my stubborn ass to come outside. The police decided that they had probable cause to have him step outside of his car and search his car. I forgot what the exact charges were, all I can tell you is they weren't good. Besides me being shocked that searched his car, while I stood there dummified, I was doubly shocked with what they charged him with. He's back on track now, thank g_d, all good. Back to how amazingly, awesome Peter Depew is. So like the other three attorneys that I emailed, Peter called us, we explained the situation, I presented the facts that I felt established that my BF was illegally searched. I asked Peter if he would file for the evidence to be suppressed. Unlike the other attorneys, who were the seasoned attorneys, who thought I was NUTS, Peter said, "Helene, If everything you're telling me is accurate and truthful then he has a good case and yes I will file for a suppression hearing. The other attorneys basically said, listen what are you telling us doesn't make any sense and you probably don't have all the information. Even if what you're saying is true, the likelihood of being granted the evidence hearing is not likely and even if he is granted evidence hearing, the request to suppress evidence to be granted is so slim ......... the retainer is $$$$$$$$$ add a 0 to what Peter's retainer fee. Besides Peter being an EXCELLENT attorney, he thinks outside of the box, he is open minded, he is kind, he is willing to work with you AND he LOVES HIS MOM A LOT!!!!! Peter's love and respect for his mom surpass' the excellence of his stellar work. THANK YOU PETER. THANK YOU PETER'S MOM FOR RAISING SUCH A WONDERFUL MAN AND ATTORNEY.

One of the very best Attorneys in San Luis Obispo. Top notch and knows his craft. Helped my…read moredaughter Terri with her multiple cases.

Our family has been with Cameron Fernandez' law firm for four years, and I wouldn't even consider…read moreusing another firm in the area for family law. I would feel very comfortable recommending them to anyone. They are extremely knowledgeable and take so much of the pressure out of dealing with legal issues. You can truly trust the process when you put your legal matters in their hands.

I hired Fernandez and Fernandez for my nieces custody case and Greyson came through! We won our…read morecase and I would highly recommend this firm. They are very expensive ( we kept being billed after we were told that are retainer and then additional fees were incurred that should take care of everything but still keep being billed even after the case. ) All in all if you can afford it; I would highly recommend as every penny was worth it.

Mr. Conaway took hours of his precious time to work and study my case. There is obviously nothing…read morethat is impossible for him. Even though my case was not his field, he took it under his wing, fought for me, and won! He is so professional, and he listened to every aspect and detail of it, when most attorneys just rush through and don't get in people's shoes. He is personal, he is not just any attorney. Thank you Mr. Conaway!

Earl Conway is an exceptional attorney in SLO county!!..Over the last 8 yrs he has been a…read moreconsistent & positive support, in helping me maneuver through some very difficult circumstances in my life, & b/c of his support in regards to the justice system, I have been able to get my life turned around for the better. He answers phone calls, he listens, & he's there to be of maximum service to his clients!!..He's Slo county's # 1 Choice for the Best attorney!!..Kimberly Logan

I'm so thankful for this law office. I needed to obtain emergency guardianship of 2 children. They…read morewere so accommodating and helped me get it so much faster than anticipated. They guided me through each step with clear communication and professionalism. They were well organized, responsive, and made a anxious time feel less stressful. I appreciate that they were so calm and understanding through my chaos. I went to them so confused on where to start. They made the process straightforward and manageable. I especially appreciated how efficiently they handled the paperwork and court requirements. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing reliable and effective legal assistance.

I received mostly unhelpful service from Mr Les Paredes and the Law Offices of Stephen D Hamilton…read morein my divorce and child custody case. My case was very complex. Your experience may vary. Attorney Les Paredes is a very nice guy and eloquent speaker. I think this law firm may be better at servicing simple, straightforward legal cases that require less attention to detail or effort in order to achieve justice. My children and I needed robust, focused legal service from an attorney who genuinely deeply cared about achieving justice for my children and myself. It was very clear Attorney Paredes decided I wasn't a priority for him, potentially because - "the System" - has loopholes and flaws that were unjustly utilized against my children and their needs by my ex-spouse in dishonest, dirty tactics from the start. I believe achieving justice for my children was more work than it would have been worth for this firm. So, it seemed that my children and I were deemed a waste of time and were neglected. Attorney Paredes went completely dark without a word or response for weeks at a time while my ex-spouse's attorney was asking him for responses or to provide paperwork that he had committed to deliver. The flaws in the paperwork were persistent, even redundant, and frankly at times outright shocking, if they were prepared by Mr Paredes and not by my ex-spouse's attorney. It was embarrassing how badly my ex-spouse's attorney was running circles around Mr Paredes, purely from a fiduciary responsibility and client service perspective. However, I continued to be invoiced monthly as if I were a priority. I don't blame Mr Paredes for systemic flaws in civil law. However, I think Mr Paredes and the staff at The Law Offices at Stephen D. Hamilton do not not put in fair effort for their clients, or at least not for those who are in a contentious divorce or child custody battle like mine. Mr Paredes shouldn't have taken a challenging case if he didn't have the determination to give it commensurate effort. I have extensive, copious notes detailing what I believe any neutral third-party would agree was an ongoing highly unprofessional legal service well below what one should expect to receive when hiring a state licensed family law attorney. There is a very persistent pattern of negligence in services rendered in my detailed notes of phone calls and other correspondence with this law firm while their client. Further, the monthly invoices are difficult to cross-reference with the services rendered. If you need a reliable effort from your attorney and your divorce or child custody battle are very important to you, you will likely be better served by another law firm.

Worst worst worst lawyers ever!! They got me to accept a temperary restraining order with zero…read moreproof of anything that was said. Yep you heard it ZERO physical or verbal altercation and she even told them she wouldnt go to trail and I was like finally this is over. And NOPE i was wrong. They literally didnt even think about fighing it. And when i said no way she has ZERO PROOF than Susan spoke up over Amy and said I need to calm down and take this offer so I could see my kids again. I wouldnt trust them to defend me agains a J walking ticket in a town with no cross walks as im for sure I would lose! They did have Jonathan that was the actual fight of them all and right before I was about to go to court I was told he was let go I believe while on maturity leave. Than her comes Amy to charge me to START ALL OVER LIKE DAY ONE! I actually had to send them a cheat sheet of all the questions and answers they asked me a dozen time while each time charging me. So if you want to lose a case and throw away your money you found the right attornies.

The Reputation Was His. Do Not Confuse the Brand With the Man Who Built It…read more Lustig Law has earned strong reviews over the years, and those reviews are well-deserved. But be aware the wins, the outcomes, the praise for the legal strategy; it all traces back to one source, even when his name is not the one mentioned. Jonathan Reynolds was the engine behind most, if not all, of the complex legal work that made this firm look exceptional. He built the arguments, navigated the hard negotiations, and handed others the tools to succeed. The firm was a team in name; in practice, it ran on him. I know this firsthand. Jonathan resolved a case that had dragged on for over seven years, within six months of hiring him, achieving every goal I had in a way that forecloses any future complications. He possesses an exceptional legal acumen paired with a genuine investment in his clients' lives that you almost never encounter in family practice. His departure is a loss for the firm that simply cannot be replicated or compensated for. My advice: find Jonathan Reynolds. Wherever he has landed, that is where the real legal talent went. Follow the attorney, not the letterhead.

The toughest part of finding a lawyer is connecting with someone who can provide you service for…read moreyour specific situation. John is great counsel. He's direct and honest - lets you know what the workflow looks like and what you can expect. Having that outline is important when making a decision. Everyone else I talked to was not as responsive or informative. Although I ended up not going with his service (I put myself in a lose:lose situation), he's first in my Roladex for future support. Thanks, John.

I work with thousands of attorneys, many every day in my career, and can tell you that John and his…read morestaff (especially Emily Norberg) are thorough, responsive, skilled, and attentive. It is rare that am able congratulate every member of a law firm on each of the aforementioned levels so enthusiastically. I highly recommend this firm as a completely professional business in every aspect I have seen.

I recently hired Chris and his firm to handle a straightforward legal matter for my wife and me. We…read morehad reached a full agreement on all terms and provided every detail needed, expecting his team to use a standard template and complete the filing promptly. Unfortunately, progress was extremely slow over several weeks despite my repeated follow ups. Just as we appeared to be at the finish line, Chris abruptly halted work after discovering an unrelated existing litigation. Without any supporting evidence or realistic timeline, he launched into an elaborate theory that I was attempting to fraudulently gift property to my wife to evade a massive lawsuit. This was despite my clear financial position as the owner of a $40 million contracting business with strong credit and substantial assets--far more than enough to cover the pending ambulance-chaser case, which is expected to settle for well under $50k. His firm then had the audacity to bill me for the time spent pursuing this baseless rabbit hole. Chris struck me as a classic old-school attorney: resistant to modern tools, slow to act, and prone to paranoid leaps about his own clients. The entire experience felt like dealing with someone operating in a fog of confusion and fear. It was deeply disappointing and unprofessional especially after he essentially accused me of fraud while continuing to invoice me. I sincerely hope Chris considers using AI tools like Claude or ChatGPT to help streamline his work, or simply takes on fewer clients so he can give them the focused attention they deserve. This was a once in lifetime experience I hope never to repeat.

One of the best lawyers I have ever worked with both professionally and personally. Ethical and…read morefair and will always tell you what's best for his client not what's best for his bottom line. I would recommend no one else in SLO County for family law issues.

My mother-in-law was admitted to the hospital for a back issue and suffered multiple fractures to…read moreher right femur while in the care of hospital nurses. It was reported by the staff that O'Neill had too many cases on his plate at the time and referred me to another attorney who he had "faith" would respond to her needs. No lawyer would deny a big-enough paycheck. The referred attorney didn't feel there would be sufficient damages to pursue the case. He brought up how O'Neill landed some very profitable cases and was able to pawn off legal advice to someone else if the profits weren't enticing. Best of luck to anyone seeking legal advice. I hope your case is more profitable than my mother-in-law's case appeared to be.

I want to take a moment to thank the entire staff at the law office for their 2+ year work handling…read moremy neck injury claim. When I was involved in what I thought was a typical rear end accident in 2019, I didn't realize my neck complaints would persist and worsen over time. It got to the point where conservative measures were not providing any relief but I had gotten to the point of just accepting that the pain I had was something I would need to get used to. After an initial consultation with his law office, Mr. O'Neill surprising offered to file a claim on my behalf. Not only did he offer to represent me, he also provided a different perspective regarding pain clinic procedures that were not previously considered. It wasn't all about money, there was a genuine concern for my health and recovery. After several unsuccessful procedures locally, he referred me to Dr. Jordon, a Pain Specialist in Santa Monica, that was able to identify the source of injury after specific diagnostic testing. It took approximately a year of procedures and tests, but eventually we were able to find some relief and resume a more normal lifestyle with the family. Throughout the whole process of collecting records, submitting forms and discovery, the entire office staff was patient, respectful and thorough. It was clear that the behind the scenes work of the case was extensive. Mr. O'Neill and the support staff spent countless hours with preparation for our deposition, the IME and progressive negotiations with the insurance provider. In the end, with much diligence and savvy negotiations, I received a settlement beyond any of my expectations. I understand the settlement will not cure my neck issue, but it does provide some peace of mind for covering future care and future needs of my family. With much gratitude, I want to send my kindest wishes to the legal team of Daniel J. O'Neill. Their efforts and results are extraordinary!