I had a great experience with KJT Law Group. Brought forth some grievances to their office in June…read more2025, and they were quick to establish faith in the case. Since they primarily work on contingency basis, I felt like my time being spent with them was worth it, as it was clearly worth it to them to be working the case without me initially having to pay a lot of lawyer's fees. Specifically, I worked with Levon as my primary attorney, and my conversations and experiences with him were extremely professional, succinct and informational. I felt respected during the entire process, which is very valuable to me, and every time I brought a concern, viewpoint or question to his attention, he made sure to answer it the best he could, within specific guidelines. Additionally, he always made sure to clue me in to when the situation needed touches of realism. I was straightforward and thorough in the evidence I brought to him, and received a higher level of service back. Very pleased with the experience, and would be happy to recommend Levon in the future.

I found this firm through their Facebook ads and decided to reach out. David responded but quickly…read moretold me that because California is an at-will employment state, their firm couldn't assist me -- essentially saying employers can act however they want. I understand the limitations of at-will employment, but the response felt dismissive and didn't take the time to consider any specific details of my situation. It left me genuinely confused about the role of an employment law firm in California if this is the default stance. I was hoping for at least some guidance or insight, not a one-line shutdown.

Good evening. in times of trouble and agonizing grief over…read morean ugly separation and resulting divorce, one looks to God, immediate family, and friends for comfort and advice. However, when things get lopsided and the opposition has unlimited funds to fight you (right or wrong), i resorted to Google for legal help. Being a minister, among other professions, I believe that I am a pretty good judge of character, so when I came across Schweitzer Law Partners and called for an appointment, I felt good about Don Schweitzer. He genuinely was interested in my case, but warned me from the start that it was going to be a process and he promised to advise me about California Family Law and how the law could affect my case. He said he would guide me for my best interest whether I liked what he was saying or not. He originally introduced me to his partner Casey Marticorena who helped me with the first separation phase of my case. She was great, thank you Casey. Then Don and Stephanie Trabanino became my confidants and guiding force for over three more years while the opposition tried to out-lawyer and bury me with legal trickery. Don, Stephanie, and Paralegal Marlene Guzman were so helpful and didn't waste a minute of time while helping to protect me legally, and were very supportive of me emotionally. After five plus agonizing years the entire Schweitzer Law Partner's team was involved. After several Depositions, meetings in the "War Room", and mounds of discovery, with hours of phone calls we developed a plan to prove my case. Receptionist Faby Guzman was kind, always recognized my voice, and made sure I kept my appointments, and received my correspondence. Loxi Wyndle kept me on track with my Trust Account, and was so helpful and worked so hard to keep me on track without a hassle Don and Stephanie's legal advice was "right on". Unfortunately, California Family Law is not very sympathetic towards infidelity or emotional marital issues, even with children. All I wanted was to protect my 3 sons from the grief, and we did. In the end, I was satisfied with the outcome, and we proved my case to be a win emotionally and financially within the California Law. My case was settled out of court. But, I'll be back for help if needed. Otherwise, God will pass judgement when the day comes. Thank you and may God Bless Don, Stephanie, Casey, Marlene, Faby, Loxi, and the entire Schweitzer Law Partner family. Finally, GO DODGERS!

I would not recommend this law firm. I met Donald one time and never saw him again. He assigned my…read morecase to a lower level attorney and never checked on it. They dragged on a very simple divorce and it cost me thousands of dollars for nickel and dime things. They also increased rates in the middle of my case that I did not agree to. Jessica Feng was horrible and made several mistakes and charged me for her and her assistant to redo them. She also charged ME for 'double checking' items that she had assigned to her assistant... I would look elsewhere for a good attorney.

Do not hire. He totally screwed my case up. Happy to explain the details if anyone wants so you can…read moreavoid the same incompetence. I complained to the bar and he took diversion to keep the allegations off his public record. Dirt bag.

I am so fortunate to have Mr. Ted Khalaf as my lawyer for the past twenty years! He specializes in…read moreFamily Law, and over the years, I have needed some legal help, and every time I use him and his team, I have been pleased with their outstanding services. Mr. Khalaf's office is professional and courteous. They take the time to understand everything about my case, and it shows in the courtroom by how prepared they are and extremely effective. I have referred several family and friends to his law group, and I have received positive feedback, and several have also referred friends and family. I highly recommend Mr. Khalaf, and I will continue to refer people to him!

Five Stars Doesn't Do Lagerlof Justice! Lagerlof Exceeded My Expectations!…read more Finding the right probate attorney can feel impossible, especially when you are already navigating one of the hardest times of your life after losing a loved one. After my first experience with a probate firm--where I was wildly overcharged, left with unfiled paperwork, missed court dates, and stranded in a two-year financial mess--I was terrified and skeptical to hire anyone else. Then I found Zach Tripodes, and everything changed. From the moment he stepped in, Zach handled my case with absolute ease, professionalism, and grace. He immediately took charge, cleaned up the major mess left by my previous attorney, and filed the critical paperwork that had been ignored for years. His communication was stellar; he kept me informed, stayed on top of every deadline, and made me feel genuinely supported throughout the entire process. What took the previous firm over two years to mishandle, Zach wrapped up cleanly in just 6 months. Zach is honest, exceptionally skilled, timely, and reliable. My only regret is that I didn't hire him from day one. If you need a probate attorney who truly understands the law and cares about getting the job done right, save yourself the stress and call Zach Tripodes. I couldn't have asked for a better attorney!

After my mother passed away, we contacted Lagerlof, the firm that originally created her living…read moretrust. We followed up by email for three weeks with no response. When we finally called to ask if this was normal, we were met with an unexpectedly dismissive and unprofessional attitude from Victoria Mawhinney, assistant to managing partner Josh Driskell. When I mentioned that even a simple message of condolence and acknowledgment would have been appreciated, she actually scoffed. Her tone was cold and completely lacking in empathy--something you'd expect to be fundamental for a firm handling sensitive estate matters. She also told us that we were "not current clients" because we hadn't contracted additional work, even though our call was specifically to discuss future business. When we asked to speak to her superior, we were told that speaking with the managing partner would require a $250 consultation fee, meaning there was essentially no recourse for the way we were treated other than posting this review. Overall, our experience left us shocked, disappointed, and dismayed at the lack of care and professionalism. I'm sharing this so others can make informed decisions when choosing a firm for estate planning or trust matters.

David, Came in a time of need my mother had become ill and…read morehe helped move things along quickly with the living trust . We weren't very familiar with the procedures and what benefited us as a family. Do not hesitate to call and move forward .

My wife and I had Attorney David Calkins update our living trust, as it had not been updated in…read moreabout fifteen years. He was professional, answered all our questions, and wrote a detailed living trust for us that accurately reflected the distribution of our assets to our loved ones, especially our two children. We were impressed that he came to our home to review, sign, and notarize the living trust. I highly recommend him without reservation and have referred him to my family and friends. He is your go-to person for living trusts and related matters. Thank you! Tom & Lisa

Cara Boroda is an absolute powerhouse of an attorney. She was organized, efficient, kind, and…read moreincredibly professional throughout my nearly four‑year divorce process. She never missed a beat...always a few steps ahead and her depth of knowledge and expertise continually impressed me. Cara guided me through an overwhelming process with clarity and steadiness, making everything feel far more manageable than it truly was. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who needs a strong, capable advocate in their corner. I hope to never go through a divorce again, but if I ever needed representation, Cara is absolutely my girl.

In my opinion this is not the firm to hire for sensitive family law matters. They engage in block…read morebilling and operate as a mill

I can't recommend Stephen Cawelti enough. Not only are Stephen and his team excellent, thorough…read morelegal professionals, but they're also incredibly respectful, receptive, and compassionate human beings. Divorce and family law matters are inherently stressful and emotional. Stephen cuts through the chaos, however, by listening and presenting a clear, strategic path forward. He and his team provide calm during the storm. From our first meeting and across my whole legal journey, the SLC team made me feel like I mattered. I never felt as though my case was just "another one" in their books. Among the many reasons I would highly recommend the SLC team to anyone in need of a family law attorney: 1.) Stephen is very knowledgeable, and he's a straight shooter. His honesty saved me time, money, and a lot of unnecessary heartache. 2.) Stephen remains composed under pressure. In the courtroom and during mediation, Stephen is the calmest person in the room. He is professional and prepared, carrying a level of authority that gives you instant peace of mind. 3.) The SLC team is highly responsive. Unlike lawyers who may disappear for weeks, Stephen and his team were always communicative, keeping me updated and patiently answering my questions. 4.) Beyond his legal expertise, Stephen is a genuine person. He and his team handled the sensitive details of my family life with the utmost empathy and respect. I always felt supported by them. Going through a divorce is painful, but having Stephen Cawelti in my corner made the legal process as smooth as possible. I'm thankful to Stephen and his team for helping me reclaim my life.

I'm very grateful for Stephen's guidance in consulting on my case. He consistently provided…read moremeasured, thorough advice and gently helped me look at the situation from different angles, which made a real difference in how I thought through my options. I always felt comfortable asking questions and never felt rushed or dismissed--he created space for everything to be talked through carefully. His input was thoughtful, balanced, and insightful throughout the process, and I truly appreciated his professionalism, patience, and the care he took to ensure I felt clear and supported.

I seriously don't know where I'd be without these two. They saved me and my son's life. They bought…read moreus more time, more memories and fought to give me the chance to be the father I now am. At a time when it seemed like my coparent had all the power and will to remove my child from my life, they stepped up and gave me everything I'm thankful for now. Do not hesitate in contacting them if you want your chance at having your little family even when the odds are completely against you. They are true heroes.

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME. This firm is greedy and predatory…read more LAUREN BOCIAGA is the lawyer I worked with. Last year, I called the firm hoping to find a lawyer who would have my best interest at heart. The firm had quite a few good reviews online so I gave their firm a chance. During the consultation, she assured me she would be able to help me and guide me throughout the process. I paid $4,000 for the retainer and in just ONE MONTH Lauren had used up the entire retainer. Naturally, the firm required that I pay another $4,000 during the second month of my divorce process. Being that this is my first and hopefully my only divorce, I was not completely knowledgeable on how everything worked which is why I was hoping Lauren would be able to communicate things clearly with me and update me about the process. Little did I know every single simple text containing a question or two from me or a quick email, I was being charged for which is what was actually using up the money I deposited along with her arguing back and forth with the other party's lawyer. I have been completely vulnerable and honest about my situation to Lauren and yet I felt completely taken advantage of because instead of handling my divorce considering my budget and situation she completely disregarded my goals, instead kept utilizing her time charging me for things that did not accomplish any progress in the divorce. She kept going back and forth with the other party's lawyer when I have clearly explained I know they were doing that on purpose to waste my money and she still did not stop. I was obviously still being charged every time she would argue with my ex's lawyer. I have been frustrated with her service since I have had to ask her several times if there were other options to handle this divorce in a way that would be the most cost effective but aggressive. She then explained that it is impossible to have a divorce be cost effective and aggressive at the same time since the latter requires more money. I had to consult other lawyers while she was still my lawyer to truly find out if there was absolutely no other option for me. When I finally spoke to her about other options I've heard, that was the only time she actually agreed there were other options available. Unfortunately I had to cut ties because their service was becoming too expensive requiring the retainer fee of $4000 every month. I had to practically beg the finance department/person to work with my budget before they even considered allowing me to pay monthly instead of one lump sum payment. Months later when I was able to finally recover financially and hire a lawyer. My lawyer informed me that Lauren, failed to file one of the most important documents (FL-141) in the beginning of my divorce. After everything I was charged it was extremely difficult for me to fathom how that document did not get filed when I was charged for everything else so truly if anyone thinks about it what the hell was she even doing that whole time? When I tried to get a hold of her to find out why she would neglect filing a simple but important document she was extremely difficult to communicate with because after a couple of texts, she ignored my messages. She insisted (in an email later on that the office was closed from September 1-4) but I contacted her the Thursday BEFORE THEIR OFFICE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND during business hours too. I even waited until Tuesday (the day after Labor Day) to contact her again being that their office was already open but STILL NO RESPONSE FROM HER when I'm sure at this point she's already seen my messages. She did not even acknowledge receipt of my messages with a simple message informing me she will respond when she can. COMPLETELY UNPROFESSIONAL It wasn't until I called her several times that she finally had the decency to respond but not without letting me know I was bothering her because she was in a meeting. In an email she later sent to me she basically blamed me for the reason why she did not file the document because I apparently did not complete it yet she never mentioned that or even reminded me that I had to complete the document in order to move forward with the divorce. WHAT KIND OF PROFESSIONAL TRULY BLAMES THE CLIENT WHO HAS NO KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE ON THE MATTER ABOUT FAILING TO COMPLETE A DOCUMENT WHEN IT SHOULD BE THE LAWYER'S JOB TO INFORM THE CLIENT? To my knowledge I have already completely filled out the documents and even submitted all my statements how was I supposed to know there was something else I needed to fill out when I was not informed? But of course I should have known I was not going to get a genuine answer from a predatory lawyer who is only after the money.