This review is long overdue, but I cannot recommend George Gigarjian and his services enough. I had…read morenever faced criminal charges before and was very nervous about seeking out a lawyer. However, from my very first meeting with George I felt at ease as I could tell that not only would he fight for me, but that he had the skill to do so successfully and I was right. George is extremely thorough, knowledgeable and prepared, and his awareness of a newly passed local law helped tremendously in my defense. My charges have been resolved and if it were not for George's proficiency in law and steadfastness in advocating for me I am not sure that would be the case. I was impressed to find an attorney who was not only tenacious in his approach to law but also easygoing, compassionate and reassuring. I was a wreck during my case but George's warm demeanor always made me feel at ease and able to voice my questions and concerns to him free of judgment. He is an excellent and reliable communicator, was straightforward about all the possible outcomes of my case, and always responded promptly whenever I needed to reach him. If you need a diligent and adept criminal defense lawyer in the Santa Cruz area who truly cares about making sure you receive a favorable outcome in your case and will do whatever it takes to make sure of that, look no further than George Gigarjian. I cannot thank him enough for all that he did for me.

Really rude over the phone call, not much help at all besides telling me what google AI told meread more

"I don't even know where to begin expressing my gratitude for Brette Evans and Kelly. From my very…read morefirst conversation with Brette, before I was even able to hire her, she treated me with compassion, patience, and dignity, at a time when I was struggling financially and emotionally. That empathy never faded. Throughout my case, Brette and Kelly have been honest, reliable, and deeply dedicated, but what touches me most is how human they are. They've consistently gone above and beyond and made me feel supported when I really needed it. My case is still ongoing, but I already feel grateful enough to write this. Brette is not only an excellent attorney, she is an exceptional human being, and Kelly has been wonderful as well. I wholeheartedly recommend them and wish their practice continued growth and success."

My dad was in a situation and needed to talk to someone about divorce. Based on reviews he chose to…read morecall Evan's Law. They offered a free consultation which was great! She called and spoke to my dad for about 45 minutes. She was very knowledgeable and helpful! Answered any questions that we had, I was understanding of his situation. My dad ended up not needing an attorney but if he did he would choose to go with Evan's law offices.

Brad and Tyson represented my son who was in a Motocycle accident on Thanksgiving Day 2024. Car…read morepulled out in front of him, crossing over 2 lanes causing him to smash into to their car sending him flying from his bike causing severe injury. Tyson and Brad worked hard on his case for over 10 months and were able to get the full asking settlement! Brad, Tyson and their Paralegal, Ally communicated effectively and efficiently throughout the whole process. I highly recommend Wiles and Wiles for any auto injury!!!

I was the pedestrian in a pickup truck vs. ped encounter. Thankfully, I, who knew nothing about…read moreaccidents and legal procedures was referred to Brad and Tyson Wiles. Their empathy, compassion and patience with explaining every step along the way was a relief. The Wiles and Wiles practice was very communicative in all aspects. I was comfortable asking questions, and would return to this practice should the need ever arise again. And, the settlement was more than initially expected.

The willingness this man has to go the extra mile for his clients, is honestly honorable. I was in…read morea tough spot and actually really nervous, before anything was paid. He checked on the case; and actually did work I didn't even know he could. Excellent service! Couldn't be more grateful for his time!

I reached out to Zach via a referral and I cannot recommend him enough. He was responsive from the…read moreget go and helped me through a really hard time. Highly recommend working with him

We worked with Jill in a very difficult divorce case and she was great! She worked very hard to…read moremaintain a professional relationship with both of us and I know that it wasn't always easy. As far as the documentation and process of having everything done in a timely manner, she was extremely efficient and clear about everything that we needed to do. I would definitely recommend her to anyone else who would be going through this process.

there are no words how wonderful Jill was. I am blown away how fast easy and efficient this divorce…read morewas and it had a lot to do with her and her knowledge and professionalism. I'm so grateful thank you so much Jill and you are a five star recommendation

Ms Bodmer is personable, efficient, organized, and patient with our many questions. Scotts Valley…read morelocation is easy to find and park.

Highly recommend! I was able to schedule a quick introduction zoom appointment and then I had a…read moresurvey to fill out with all of my information. Kathleen responds within 48 hours or less and I was able to get painlessly get all of my affairs in order for when the big show happens. Kathleen does a great job of translating legal jargon and explaining everything in plain language. I appreciated the fact she is available both in Scotts Valley and over the hill so I was able to meet in person to sign the documents without having to take time off work. She is available also via FaceTime or Zoom.

Outstanding attorney. Not only did he help me when my case was first tried, but the issue came up…read moreagain years later and he continued to assist. Highly recommend.

Long time using Yelp but first time posting. John was too awesome and I couldn't hold back ones the…read morekeys started flying. Wow, where do I begin! Outstanding experience working with Mr. Thornton from the very first complementary consultation regarding a very sensitive and potentially life altering Felony Strike Case, to consistent empathetic communication, expertise and extensive experience working Criminal/DUI defense in Santa Cruz County. Not only does he have an immense professional network of working relationships with the various local District Attorneys, Judges and Probation Department, John puts his clients best interest first at all costs. He isn't going to recommend any course of action that would not serve the utmost success of his diverse clientele. Even if it only comes down to coaching you on how to apply to see if you qualify for Public Defender representation, Mr. Thornton goes out of his way to ensure to the best of his abilities [and we're talking well over 30+ years of experience working exclusively in the Santa Cruz County Superior Court system] that his clients come out on top. If you or a loved one need representation from one of the most skilled Attorney's in 831, look no further, because with Mr. Thornton you are in the best of hands. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, John, can't say it enough!!!

Dina is a caring, compassionate, and skilled attorney. I highly recommend her. She helped us with…read morealigning trusts with a marital settlement agreement.

Excellent, affordable, and friendly estate planning in downtown Santa Cruz. Dina came highly…read morerecommended, so I made an appointment, still expecting that she would be swamped with clients. But she took her time and engaged with me a personal level. Explained things very well to me and my family members.

First time I saw him thru Lawyer referral services. Very attentive and knowledgable, and kind. Kind…read moregoes a long way with me. But a lawyer needs to know also what they are doing. Was the head of the local Bar association, so that is a plus. Helped me with a grave case during the pandemic; I was unable to dump some lunatic tenants. You are a lunatic if the rent is low with a good maintained home, and you allow your five dogs to crap up the whole territory for five months at a time and expect and imagine other tenants want to step and smell the stench. Lunacy. As she was going nutty on me, her spit got on my face which then was the opportunity to kick her out on her butt. Sheriff want to fly up my mountain to cite her. I did not want that on her record. Now I have a more grave issue with a section 8 man on SSI and who bangs on the shared wall terrifying single mother and youth, and shouting outside like another lunatic I have to deal with. Attacked me verbally for enforcing pulling weeds as mentioned in lease. If he hears tiny dogs bark for even a few minutes, he is out in the garden bellowing. He came from a monastery and thinks ordinary family noise are intolerable and wants total silence. But the funnest part is this tenant insists on paying cash in a mail box down the road where it gets stolen ALL THE TIME, and I never use, and somehow wants me to go up and down the road on rent day until he is in the mood to deliver the rent. Go pray elsewhere and stop terrorizing women and children. But apparently you can only use the lawyer referral system only once. I usually can terminate on my own unless the person has violent and aggression issues, then I do need a lawyer. I will serve and see how he responds without a lawyer as I cannot afford one. I have stalled since May, but now that he has involved pounding on a wall where youth live, my foot will be arriving at his bottom soon so the kids can calm down and live in a safe home and I can work on my land to make it firewise, without the threat of this man exploding on me. I hide now in my home, and it angers me as I am also semi bed ridden for 30 years, a adult orphan, as we are called, for this tenant to refuse to go, when he is causing chaos as he prays to his god. But if I did have money; this lawyer would be my choice.

I hired James Eschen of Santa Cruz, CA to author some legal real estate related documents. This…read morelawyer is extremely knowledgable. He knew the answers to my questions before I even asked. Very experienced. He drafted my documents at a very reasonable price, and he did not even charge for the extra time he spent on my questions. He is a really honest, knowedgable, and experienced real estate lawyer.

Jenn did a fantastic job consulting with me on my divorce!…read more She helped validate what I wanted to do was fair and permanently legally binding, gave me the ammo to directly negotiate with my spouse (I did not want either attorney to do direct negotiations - my ex and I knew the parameters that needed to be negotiated and it took quite awhile - but we finally worked it out together). Jenn collaborated with me in a way that I wanted - and gave good advice every step of the process. She was extremely responsive and also very fair with her fees. Finally, she worked with me on a straightforward MSA that my ex and I used to document the agreed upon details to the court. I found Jen through a referral from my tax accountant. But anyone reading this review should know that Jenn is the real deal and will help you with your divorce in a straightforward, honorable, fair way! And now, happily as of last month - it is all over and approved by the court. I Highly Highly recommend Jenn!!

I had a very unpleasant experience working with Jennifer. she is definitely a "take your money and…read morerun" kind of attorney. I paid her $15,000-$20,000 to just... disappear. She did not advocate for me at all in court. She straight up left in the middle of my hearing because "She had another case." And never told me that she would have to leave, beforehand. If you are looking for a lawyer in the Santa Cruz area, I strongly urge you to choose someone else. And if you do go with Jenn, be aware that she either likes you as a client or doesn't. And when she doesn't, she will take your money and run. I have heard that she has done this to multiple other people, as well.