I can't say enough good things about Annette Hall Neville and her legal team. She was a tremendous…read moresource of guidance and strength through a very difficult legal process and custody battle. Annette was always informative and took the time to educate me about every step of the process so I could truly understand what was happening in an often confusing and invalidating legal system. I honestly can't imagine having navigated everything I went through without her support. She's knowledgeable, compassionate, and incredibly dedicated to her clients. The fact that she has offices in both Los Angeles and San Diego was also a huge benefit for me since I live between counties. I highly, highly recommend her and her team to anyone who needs a strong, supportive attorney who truly cares.

I want to thank you again for your support through my divorce journey. Not only did you do an…read moreoutstanding job on the legal and financial side, you showed up in a way that was emotionally and psychologically supportive for me in one of the most challenging and strange times in my life. I'll never forget that.

Based on good internet reviews, I wanted to hire Samin to help me with my divorce, but she wasn't…read moretaking new clients. So I worked with her colleague, Elizabeth. Elizabeth provided great service and information in a timely, professional manner. At some point, she announced she was leaving the practice, for reasons I don't know. So I was transferred to Samin. Samin and I met over zoom a few times. She was friendly, informative and helpful. Then we decided that mediation wasn't working and I needed to take my husband to divorce trial. So I hired her to represent me instead of on a consultation basis. That's when things started going wrong. Over the next few months, it became harder to get in touch with her. Email responses would take 3-4 business days. Her paralegal was helping me put together forms to file (FL-150) but edits back and forth would take days to come back for my review, wheras I made sure I always returned my part within 1 business day to them. It took 2 1/2 months for her firm to complete the form and file it!!! All the while I was losing out on having the form filed for the purpose of retro spousal support. More than once when they returned the forms for my review there were errors, some glaring, which required more time on my part, more emails back and forth and -yup- more time billed to me. So one day I called the office to express my anger and frustration at the process and asked for a call back so we could talk live instead of email. I never got a call back!! Four business days later I got a stern email. Never was there an explanation or apology for why I couldn't get them to speed up or attend to my case. At one point, Samin told me it was my fault for changing my mind (for 24 hours) and telling her that I thought I might try mediation again instead of court, but then told her never mind and to proceed. Divorce is messy-it is normal to have doubts and 2nd thoughts. Instead of telling me that it's MY fault that the process is taking so long, maybe guide me through the pros and cons of each option and have a little sympathy. Plus, that mixed message only accounted for 2 business days. Not the 2 1/2 months that it took to get that form finished. After feeling ignored, underserved, overwhelmed and uncared for, I finally pulled the trigger and let Samin go. I hired Honorable Legal Services-DeAnn Salcido, who has been phenomenal. Attentive at every step, incredibly informative, educational. She gives me notes, articles with highlights an annotations for me to read. She explains my options clearly. She responds in 1-2 days every time. We've done multiple zoom calls. And her office has a marvelous online system that organizes my files, forms, correspondence and upcoming dates in a way that is clear to both of us. AND she costs LESS than Samin! If I had had DeAnn from the start instead of Elizabeth and Samin, this process would have gone a LOT smoother and faster.

Going through a divorce is one of the most painful and overwhelming experiences a person can face,…read moreand mine was especially high-conflict. I honestly don't know how I would have gotten through it without Samin Beringer by my side. From the very beginning, Samin made me feel heard, supported, and protected. Her communication was clear and compassionate, and her professionalism gave me a sense of stability when everything else felt uncertain. She told me the truth, even when it was hard to hear, and helped me face each step with realistic expectations. I always knew she was fighting for me and that meant everything. Samin didn't just represent me, she stood with me. I will forever be grateful for her strength, wisdom, and unwavering support. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone going through a divorce. She made one of the hardest chapters of my life a little easier to bear.

It was my lucky day when I found Stipp Law Firm to represent my 93 year old Mother's injury/neglect…read morecase. Jacob Stipp and the whole firm are outstanding in their follow-through skills, extremely detail-oriented, very experienced in elder abuse law procedures, and genuinely compassionate in their approach, which is a rarity in a law firm. Jake handled the opposing counsel and the insurance companies with confidence and intelligence, and he made the whole process easy for me to understand, as did his staff. He never left me hanging and updated me regularly with the case progress. I HIGHLY recommend this law firm. They make you feel very important and genuinely want the best for their clients. My family and I are the, rilled with our settlement outcome! You will never regret letting Stipp Law Firm handle your case. We are very grateful for them. Thank you Jake! "

Jacob Stipp is a rare type of attorney. The first two things I noticed about him were that he's…read moreextremely compassionate and genuine. There was never a moment where it felt like he was advocating for himself more than us. Every conversation was 100% no bs honesty; always with a plan ahead; and most importantly, timely! And even though the nature of his job required him to view our suffering through monetary lenses, there was no doubt in my mind that Jacob actually cared about us as people first. He cared about our recovery. I would recommend him (and I have) 10/10 times.

Cathy Hersh is a highly intelligent, caring, compassionate and knowledgeable attorney and person…read more I have used her services in the past with a BK and a Civil case and am completely satisfied with her work and reasonable fees. She was always available to answer my calls and easy to communicate with.

Trust, Experience, and Know How. If you are going through a…read moredivorce, Look no further. I have been working in LAW (unrelated field from divorce) and had to go through my own divorce. I thought I could handle this but not a chance. The California divorce court system is a peculiar and unbelievably frustrating system. On top of that I was up against a very dishonest and brutally dirty lawyer. I hired one of the top firms in San Diego and lost thousands and thousands of dollars. And got nothing out of it. Then moved on to a few mid level lawyers who drained me of even more money. Again not a single bit of success. 3 years later!!!! (YES- they will drag you down for years of stress and financial ruin) Then by a miracle I met Cathy- right from the start she quickly got up to speed and devised a plan of action. She filed paperwork, and got me divorced in a matter of months.. The other side wanted my blood. Cathy gave them an olive branch. I cannot stress enough- All the other Lawyers wanted my money for nothing. Cathy delivered results!!!! She also will keep you informed and comfortable throughout the entire process. Even though nobody wins in a divorce, You cannot lose with Cathy!!!!

Emily is an asset to all mothers. She was such a great support system and knew exactly what she was…read moredoing when going before our Family Court judge. I always felt heard and understood the pros and cons of our agreed-upon decisions. Ultimately, my ex and I worked out a great compromise. She is worth every penny.

Emily not only meets the highest standards of being an EXCELLENT lawyer, she surpasses them!…read more She has INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, UNDERSTANDING and represents me with the highest degree of PROFESSIONALISM. I greatly value her. I have the highest RESPECT, CONFIDENCE, and TRUST in Emily, and her expertise. Navigating through the legal process is highly stressful and overwhelming. Her PREPAREDNESS along with her COMPETENCE and PRACTICAL APPROACH, provides a sense of security and peace of mind throughout its entirety. Having Emily by my side, supporting and guiding me through all of this, leaves me with PEACE. So far, ALL has resulted in our favor for justice. I have done all under Emily's wise guidance. We have been a solid team working together harmoniously. I could not have been more blessed to have her represent me through and for our daughter. I am forever thankful and grateful! She has my HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION and is THE BEST! "Well done, good and faithful" lawyer Emily!

I cannot recommend Josh and his team highly enough…read more In 2022, I was searching for a divorce attorney and consulted with several attorneys before I was referred to Josh. During our very first conversation, he asked me a question that no one else had asked: "Did something happen?" That simple question changed the course of my life. At the time, I was trying to figure out how to safely leave my marriage and protect my children. While other attorneys focused primarily on the divorce itself, Josh immediately recognized that my safety and my children's safety needed to be addressed first. He was the one who suggested pursuing a restraining order and explained my options. Looking back, that conversation completely changed the direction of my case. Unfortunately, I could not afford to hire him right away and ended up hiring two less expensive attorneys. There were also periods where I found myself trying to navigate the legal system on my own. Throughout that time, Josh continued to show genuine concern for my case. More than once, he told me he wished he had my case because he believed he could help. About a year later, I was finally able to hire Josh right before my restraining order trial. Because he had already been following my case, he stepped in fully prepared and immediately took a tremendous amount of stress off my shoulders. Josh and his team handled the legal paperwork, court filings, and procedural requirements that had previously felt overwhelming, allowing me to focus on my children and my case. Josh successfully helped me obtain a three-year restraining order, permanent full custody of my children, supervised visitation orders, restoration of my maiden name, settlement agreements, and assistance with spousal support matters. He consistently worked to move my case forward despite delays and lack of cooperation from my ex-husband. I also appreciated the support of the entire firm. During one hearing, Josh brought a colleague who took the time to explain what was happening and help calm my nerves. Every interaction I have had with his staff has been positive. They are always kind, responsive, professional, and genuinely caring. What impressed me most was not only Josh's legal skill but his compassion. As a single mother facing financial hardship, he significantly reduced what I owed and allowed me to make affordable monthly payments. He has always treated me with patience, respect, and understanding. Josh didn't just handle my legal case--he helped restore stability during one of the most difficult periods of my life. I am incredibly grateful for everything he and his team have done for my family, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a skilled attorney who genuinely cares about his clients.

I hired Griffith & Young to represent me against my ex-wife's accusations of domestic violence that…read moreshe had made in pursuit of a restraining order. I have been divorced from her for 7 years and have only had contact with her through email. The core of her accusation of harassment and mental abuse was one email response to her that was very crude and insulting from over a year ago. I spoke with several attorneys, and they were all confident it was a weak case to get a permanent restraining order. I am sure that as inquiries come into G&Y, they are reviewed based on possible revenue and complexity. Since my case was most likely viewed as not driving many billable hours, it was assigned to what I surmise was the least experienced attorney in the office. Lea Trojanowski handled my case, and while she expressed confidence that it was a weak case, she showed up at the hearing and presented no defense to the accusations. She explained that the "burden" was on my ex-wife, so we ended up going to multiple hearings to listen to my ex-wife, unrepresented, drone on in front of the judge. When it came our turn, pretty much nothing. This drug out over several months, and ultimately, I was presented with a permanent restraining order. I would have fared the same if not better if I had proceeded to represent myself. It was glaringly obvious that while she had spent time working in the SD Court offices (Domestic Violence, Family Law Facilitators), she had no real experience representing a client in front of a judge. When I provided her feedback on the experience, she blamed me and essentially changed her story, saying that the case was not a good one, and I gave her nothing to work with (I had provided a significant amount of information that could have been used to refute my ex-wife's claims). If she is the one that Griffith & Young provide you, I would pass and go another direction.

Honest and reasonable, those are two words you usually don't hear in conjunction with an attorney!…read moreThey do however, describe this gentleman. He helped out my mother who was being dragged through probate, and saved her. He also did her Trust, afterwards. Other people who saw it said it was the cleanest estate they had ever heard of. I highly recommend you to this lawyer.

Best family law firm in San Diego. I highly recommend Debra and her associate Vanessa to anyone…read moreneeding a family law attorney. Very professional and knowledgable law firm!!!

Terrible service. She was our divorce mediator. Didn't promptly return phone calls and emails, and…read moreemployed a terrible paralegal that became known at Vista Court House as the most unknowledgeable they have ever seen, in the profession. The paralegal was so terrible, that the personnel at my ex's employer refused to talk with her anymore. Thus, stalling progress in our case. In fact, it turns out, our divorce became final, but it was not until 4 months after, that we were finally notified. Go elsewhere.