I've had the pleasure of working with Denise Reposo, paralegal in Martinez, and Gina, her…read moreassistant, for the past two years, and I truly can't say enough good things about them. From day one, they've treated me like family--always kind, supportive, and welcoming. Denise is funny, straight to the point, and most importantly, honest. She doesn't sugarcoat anything; she tells you how it is and goes above and beyond to help. Gina is just as wonderful--professional, caring, and always there when you need her. Their dedication and compassion make a stressful process so much easier. I know many lawyers who recommend Denise, and after my experience, I completely understand why. Highly recommend them both

I wish I had read all the one star reviews before I opted to trust on a whim…read more Everything these 1 Star review state are 100% true. I have never felt so belittled, not heard, not understood and completely frustrated as I was today. I walked out because if I wanted to feel worse with No clear answers, I would have stayed in that marriage, that I am trying to divorce. Some of these reviews go back 13 YEARS and yet I was still treated with condescending, hurtful comments and no clear answers on anything, only thing that was clear was her defending herself when it wasn't needed or asked for or necessary. SMH... Next time make sure you hang up a phone before you call someone stupid... I have it on my VM and it's you and your voice. Period. Unbelievable.... I went here for "Help" period. I got no answers and was meet with hostile nonsense. So unfortunate

I work for a large Title/Esrow company and always recommend SDL to people who want to add/subtract…read morea person from a deed, change something on title, need a document executed, notarized and recorded which is not an active escrow.

Terrible service, dishonest, never use these people for anything. NEVER…read more Doesn't show up when promised, is untruthful.

Tracey was an absolute lifesaver during one of the hardest times in my life. Divorce is never easy,…read morebut she made the process much more manageable. From day one she set realistic expectations and gave honest, thoughtful advice. Tracey was incredibly responsive and always took the time to explain what was happening and outline clear options to keep things moving forward. For both custody and property issues, she took a level-headed, fair approach that always put the kids first. Her calm, practical style made a huge difference during a really stressful time. If you're looking for a divorce attorney who's smart, caring, and keeps things on track, I highly recommend Tracey Wapnick.

I worked with Tracey through a complex divorce that lasted more than two years. She is incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and patient, and she took the time to explain legal terms and processes clearly so I always understood what was happening. Rather than dictating decisions, she brought me along in the process and made sure I felt informed and involved. Tracey never sugarcoated issues -- she stayed grounded, realistic, and strategic, always advocating for my best interests. Even through psychological evaluations, failed mediations, and difficult negotiations, she remained consistent and kept me focused. In the end, she secured the best possible settlement for me. I highly recommend Tracey to anyone looking for a skilled, steady, and dedicated advocate.

Marcel and team did a great job for us, familiar with the process and easy to work with. Got it…read moredone right, on the first try.

This service providers states they have/are mediators yet they pursue conversations with clients to…read moredispute instead of working with families in a positive fashion. Kinda like gossiping and it creates fear in the elderly so they will pay more out of pocket for their paperwork. This company has the worst president as staff. The quality of produced documents usually have errors, poor print quality.

I highly recommend. Kathleen Caswell. She recently represented me in a legal matter and was very…read moreprofessional and knowledgeable throughout the process. Kathleen worked quickly and she was exceptionally responsive, which provided a great deal of peace of mind. Her extensive experience and familiarity with the local courts and judges were evident. I would recommend Kathleen to anyone needing skilled legal advocacy.

I spoke with Kathleen this morning, and was in a real pickle at the time of our conversation. She…read morewas so very helpful and so kind while talking me through the problem. I would definitely go back to her for assistance in the future And I am so very grateful for her help today.

Doug was a client of mine when he started this business years ago. I recommend him to my sister for…read moreher divorce. They supposedly served her Papers to her soon to be ex-husband. But did not provide any proof of served papers. Now they are not answering their phones and seem to be closed. She needs to get this taken care of asap!

Thank you for a smooth transaction... Mr Lamar is amazing . Smooth…read moredivorce..................................

Now I know first-hand why Joe, Robert, Jenn & team are widely recognized and respected across our…read moreCounty. They are true experts that intend to bring your case to completion. Robert Sehn led my divorce case. He is tremendously knowledgable, and throughout the case, was highly regarded by the judge and opposing counsel. Robert's initiative and attention to detail is stellar. During our settlement conference, Robert began crafting the the agreement memorandum in real-time after moving through a complex set of variables. This firm is the very best--they will get your case to the finish-line, as they did mine.

I'd highly recommend avoiding this firm. Please read below and anything I said below can be…read moreverified or is a statement of opinion. Joe Wolch and Kate Mignani my message for you, don't ever forget how a 30 year old respondent with no law experience and a $20 a month ChatGPT subscription outsmarted and beat your entire firm in court. Law School 101: It's not what you know, what you feel or think, it's what you can prove in court Joe. (I did also have an attorney but most of my preparation was done with AI). Big thanks to Joe Wolch and Kathryn Mignani for representing my ex in both our divorce and a restraining order case. In my opinion, it lacked evidentiary support and may have been tactically motivated, as I've come to learn is not uncommon in Family Law cases for leverage in negotiating. For a marriage that lasted just six months with roughly around $5,000 in total community property, no kids, no houses, they still managed to rack up over $57,220 in legal fees on her side. This review is legitimate and follows Yelps TOS as it deals with my experience with them being the OC in this case. Their client (my ex) was ultimately found not credible and impeached multiple times in court, leading Honorable Judge Wendy Coates to dismiss the TRO completely. And at the end of the divorce case, she had to write me a equalizing check for property division.... Kathryn Mignani specifically was the attorney that questioned me when I was on the stand testifying. During my testimony, I observed Kate Mignani struggling with basic questioning and often stuttering over her words, and seemingly not able to respond with how I was answering the questioning. From my perspective, she seemed unprepared to challenge testimony that I had carefully and anticipated for months. I studied for hours on how to properly answer these questions and Mignani didn't grasp I was able to circumvent what she was wanting me to say. In my opinion, this demonstrated a lack of competence in trial advocacy. My attorney and I were expecting at least a little more in-depth questioning but got nothing of substance. I have no formal legal training, so I actually used AI and large language models to simulate potential cross-examination questions from Wolch, Mignani, and their paralegal (I believe her name is Kate Gums). I fed the system our prior correspondences and noted their behavioral patterns in how they reacted to documents my attorney, Aaron, and I would submit. This helped me prepare extensively for what I anticipated would be a much more thorough line of questioning. The AI was actually more in-depth and subjectively speaking, harder to answer than Mignani herself. In my personal opinion, it was fairly obvious from the start that this wasn't truly a domestic violence case, but rather an attempt to manage my ex's public image. Now I don't know whether or not Wolch's team advised my ex this claim had no foundation, but one can only hope they did. Looking back, I'm surprised Wolch's firm chose to proceed. But seeing the attorney's fees disclosure each party exchanged, showing around $57,220 plus several days of trial that hadn't been billed yet, it now puts the situation into a clearer perspective. I left the courtroom genuinely surprised that someone this terrible in trial advocacy could be in active legal practice. Joe Wolch, who I assume owns the firm and I'd assume is responsible for approving this case and continuing it to depths of ridiculousness, continued to pursue the matter despite the absence of any credible evidence indicating wrongdoing on my part. This resulted in an unwarranted challenge and attempt to ruin my reputation and professional standing. I understand not every attorney shines in litigation, but in my perspective, this felt more like someone winging it than advocating effectively. Kate Mignani was absolutely terrible at questioning me up on the stand and I'd highly advise contacting me if you want to see the transcripts of how awful she was during the trial. If anyone is interested in reviewing the partially redacted public transcript or the case itself, feel free to reach out, everything was said on the record and is available for verification. Thank you again, Joe and Kate, for representing my ex throughout both our brief marriage and a lengthy restraining order dispute. Despite a marriage that lasted just over six months with limited community property and no children, legal fees on her side exceeded $57,220. In my opinion, the TRO lacked evidentiary support and appeared strategically motivated. Ultimately, Honorable Judge Wendy Coates dismissed the restraining order after finding my ex's testimony not credible and specifically noting that certain claims were impeached by video and witness evidence. It turns out the court sided with actual evidence over uncorroborated allegations. I never had any doubt I'd win.

I can't recommend Michelle Woodruff enough. From the very beginning, she was professional,…read moreprepared, and straightforward. She took the time to truly understand my situation, explained the process clearly, and set realistic expectations -- which I appreciated. Michelle advocated firmly while remaining calm and respectful in court, and her attention to detail made a real difference in my case. Thanks to her work, a fair and balanced custody arrangement was restored, which means everything to me as a father. If you're looking for an attorney who is knowledgeable, honest, and genuinely cares about doing things the right way, Michelle Woodruff is someone you want in your corner.

I unfortunately found myself needing to leave a very toxic and unhealthy marriage that was…read moreaffecting me and my children. I had previously hired an attorney who absolutely failed me in every way possible. I felt defeated and at my lowest in this whole process. Thankfully, I was able to get in touch with Michelle. Michelle was an absolute BLESSING in my case. She was up front and honest about my case. She also explained things to me when I needed to understand something. She is professional in her work and has the years of experience to handle cases. I truly felt like she was in my corner and she batted for me in court when I needed someone the most. If you find yourself wondering if hiring an attorney is worth it, ask yourself what your peace and health are worth. In my case, Michelle brought me justice and I walked away winning my case. I can never repay the peace she brought me and my children to live the life we deserve to have. I would absolutely recommend Michelle.