I cannot fully put into words what it was like to experience the physical and emotional devastation of a life-changing accident. In an instant, everything shifted. I was left not only trying to heal from serious injuries, but also facing a legal system I knew absolutely nothing about. The uncertainty was overwhelming. I feared I wouldn't be treated fairly or receive what I was entitled to as a victim simply because I didn't understand the process. Finding Azadeh Malek Ahmadi changed everything for me. From our very first interactions, she became the steady, trustworthy presence I desperately needed. She took the time to walk me through what to expect, explained each step clearly, and made sure I was prepared without ever making me feel uninformed or vulnerable. At no point did I feel taken advantage of or exposed because of what I didn't know. Instead, I felt confident and reassured that my best interests were being protected. After an accident that altered my life in a matter of seconds, I had very little emotional bandwidth left. Knowing she was handling the legal complexities with skill and integrity allowed me to focus on healing. She advocated for me in a way that was thoughtful, strategic, and aligned with my specific needs and goals. Now that I'm on the other side of the process, I can say without hesitation that I had representation I trusted completely--and still do. Given all the ways this could have gone, I am incredibly grateful that I was guided through it with care and strength, achieving the best outcome possible under my circumstances. read more

I reached out to Robert Cheasty a few months ago regarding a claim that I was seeking to file on behalf of my father. I had just about forgotten that I had even contacted him, when he reached out to me and left a voicemail. I can honestly say that Robert Cheasty has singlehandedly been the most helpful person that I have spoken to in the past few months, and believe me when I say I have reached out to countless attorneys. Not only did Robert Cheasty stay on the phone with me for over half an hour, he was willing to give me advice despite not being able to take my case. Robert referred several others who might have been able to help with my case, and was later available for some more questions that I had. Robert Cheasty has shown more compassion and understanding than many others in his field, especially since he did not simply 'blow me off' because he could not take my claim, like many others have. Much gratitude. read more

I referred a personal injury auto accident case with very serious injuries to Robert Cheasty because I knew he would leave no stone unturned in maximizing the value of the case. I know a lot of lawyers who practice in this area but I knew the clients would be best served with Robert given his outstanding track record and decades of experience. He fought the insurance company tooth and nail and after hotly contested litigation he prevailed and recovered in the high six figures. A truly an incredible result for such deserving clientele. Robert is hands down the most brilliant, ethical, and savvy attorney I know. His work is superb and he gets his clients amazing results. In addition to the above example, I have seen him take a case that other lawyers turned down and turned it into hundreds of thousands of dollars. I would trust Robert with any legal situation. He is a straight shooter and many lawyers and judges respect him in the community. read more

I can say with utmost confidence that Robert Cheasty and Azadeh Malek have both been extremely helpful, professional, and patient at every step of the way for my case. I have recommended their services to numerous friends and colleagues and will not hesitate to send someone their way for legal services. Despite being a student, I was treated like any other client; Robert promptly answered any questions I had about the case and its process and periodically checked-in to see how I was doing, which I greatly appreciated. I forgot to mention, all of my cases with CCM have yielded positive outcomes! read more

We reached out to Robert Cheasty to get some advice related to a car accident. He was busy and we left a message for him. Within 5 mins, he called us back, gave advice and very patiently explained everything. He is very easy to talk you and we felt very comfortable after talking to him read more

I am a chiropractor in Berkeley. One of my favorite attorney's offices to work with is Cheasty and Cheasty. Robert Cheasty is a lawyer that really understands motor vehicle accident injuries. Over the many years he has practiced law, he has educated himself about concussion, whiplash injuries, brain trauma, and more. He believes in the doctors he works with and is as supportive of them as he is of his clients. He is kind to everyone, patient, extremely respectful, and ethical. He has always stayed in communication with me throughout the treatment cycle of my injured patients. He is intelligent and an excellent attorney. My patients have always been happy with their cases, from start to settlement. read more

A very dishonest lawyer. From my personal experience Mr. Cheasty is on the same side as profit instead of you. If you are pushing for better outcome, he will ask for more money. Make sure to specify the desired outcome in your contract or he will do a lackluster job and then try to ask for more money. read more

Great honest person, goes out of his way to help people while he gives a great experience. Been the greatest lawyers around ! He's very compassionate and helpful read more

Five years ago, I was injured in a car-pedestrian accident as a 29-year-old postdoc at UC Berkeley. I was walking across the street in my residential neighborhood near campus, and one of the motorists at an all-way stop did not see me in the crosswalk. When the car turned into me, the front bumper made direct contact with my knee and threw me onto the road. I was shocked, confused, and in a lot of pain. Because I had never been in an accident and had no idea what to do, I limped away from the scene rather than going to a hospital or calling the police. Within hours, I was getting calls from the motorist's insurance company, and soon enough they were offering me money to resolve the situation. At that time I didn't know the full extent of my injuries, and felt that I needed legal representation. I had zero experience with finding or hiring lawyers, and frankly, the whole process (not to mention the potential expenses) was terrifying to me. I put it off as long as possible, until the point where I leaving Berkeley for new job and nearing the end of the statute of limitations to take legal action. I'm providing these details to convey how utterly unprepared I was for a lawsuit when I called Cheasty, Cheasty & Malek. I spoke to Azadeh Malek on the phone, explained my situation, and a few days later I met Azadeh and Robert Cheasty at their office in Berkeley. I was very reassured by their professionalism, approachability, and confidence, and I left Berkeley with complete trust in my lawyers to get justice for me. Giving my trust to Cheasty, Cheasty, and Malek was the best thing I could have done. Mine was certainly not a quick case, nor could I have been their biggest one - my injuries did not require hospitalization or surgical treatment, and thus were relatively minor in the world of personal injury law. Yet, for three years, they stayed with me, supported me, and kept me updated and involved whenever possible. They found me an orthopedic surgeon in San Francisco, whose assessment of my injuries were crucial expert testimony, and in the months leading up to the trial date, they worked around the clock on my case. When the settlement conferences began, in the weeks before trial date, Robert was wonderfully communicative and accessible by telephone, text, and email. My lawyers knew what I deserved, and I knew that I should let them do their jobs. One week before the trial, Robert showed exactly how good he is: the opposing counsel offered a settlement amount about 60 times the offer that I had when I came to Cheasty, Cheasty, and Malek three years earlier. Furthermore, Robert and Azadeh did everything to get the money to me as soon as possible- within a month, Robert wired my portion of the settlement into my bank account. Now, for the first time in my life, I have the luxury of paying off my student loans, buying a home, and not worrying about money. Although I still have pain and very real concerns about my knee in the future, I could not have received a more satisfying outcome to the case, and I don't think any other law firm could have done better. I cannot recommend Cheasty, Cheasty, and Malek more highly and sincerely...they truly changed my life. read more

I've known of Robert Cheasty's wise counsel for many years and so I knew instantly who to turn to when my husband and I were selling our 12-year-old business to an engineering firm. Robert Cheasty listened carefully to our situation, read the draft contract from the buyer's attorney, and gave thoughtful and insightful advice. He's really excellent at seeing the big picture, and then describing a great vision for success to his clients. Robert Cheasty provides top notch service. We were extremely pleased with the outcome. read more

Atty. Robert Cheasty recently successfully handled a very complex personal injury case for a family member. He handled the case with brilliance and compassion, providing much needed solace during a very difficult time. I am so appreciative of his legal counsel and expertise. He and his team were thorough, hard-working, attentive, and responsive during each phase of the case, which was resolved successfully. He made a difficult situation so much more bearable. Robert has a brilliant legal mind and a strong sense of justice and ethics. I am grateful to have found an attorney with these qualities.This is truly an exceptional law office and Robert is truly an exceptional attorney. I can't thank him and his staff enough. read more

In a professional capacity I find Robert Cheasty to be lacking. I have watched my friend's multiple calls go unreturned for weeks now. Robert finally made an appointment with my friend. I went along. Robert was not in the office at the appointed time. The receptionist kindly offered to call Robert's cell phone and did so. After leaving a message the two receptionists spent at least 10 minutes talking about cell phones, car phones and traffic. I do not know if it was for our benefit to give Robert an excuse or simply from uncomfortable embarrassment. When Robert did call into the office my friend spoke to him over the phone and I am of the opinion he never planned to be there. Whether that is true or not, it has definitely become clear that instead of being honest with my friend weeks ago, Robert has strung it out and did not even have the professionalism to appear for an appointment. He is a calm, well spoken person but he has shown that if a lawsuit is not going to be easy, that not only will he not take it on but he will act as though he will and waste your time. When you need a lawyer, you need your lawyer to be available. read more