My brother has faced a few legal challenges over the years, and we've worked with several attorneys…read moreduring that time. Out of all of them, Tom Silis has been by far the best. Tom is thoughtful, highly involved, and kept us informed every step of the way. He consistently provided updates, explained the process clearly, and worked toward the best possible outcome. What impressed us most was that even after achieving a favorable result, he continued advocating for an even better one and he got it for us! We were incredibly fortunate to have Tom guiding us through the Virginia legal system. His knowledge, dedication, and genuine care made a difficult situation much easier to navigate. He is truly exceptional, and it was a true pleasure working with him. His sense of humor was an added bonus and helped ease the stress along the way. I highly recommend Tom Silis to anyone in need of legal representation. He goes above and beyond for his clients and is simply the very best.

Tom Silis has been my personal attorney going on 13+ years, from a young man to a business owner…read moreTom's always been able to help out, he's reliable, dedicated, knowledgeable, professional and works hard for his clients in and out of the court room! Tom and his team over the year's have helped several of my friends win their cases also, you won't find a better law firm than Silis & Associates! I personally recommend them to anyone in the area!

Dropped an email never heard from any one so cant write as how was my experience dealing with this…read morelaw firm. Today April 28 got a call from law office we spoke for 15 minutes about my petition and I felt very pressured to change the star rating to some thing else as she is used to of all five star rating. After our discussion, I felt that she was too expensive highest from all I spoke to for just filling two forms in CEAC and felt really ripped off. I requested her to send me data via email which she never did. I just got a email in the evening from her that she cannot process my petition. This law office was too expensive and just pressuring me to change the star rating. Well she can claim any amount she likes to charge but any one with some IQ will not retain her too expensive. I am glad I am not retaining her in any way.

It has been a great pleasure working with Julie Zhang, Rachel Wei and the team…read more As the first-time family-based green card applicants, we were nervous about what to do, particularly with the immigration polices uncertainties during the period of government administration changes. The kindness, encouragement, patience, and professional support offered by this team over the entire process has been invaluable for us. It is the team's detail-oriented approach, flawless document preparation, and timely hands-on help that enabled us to receive EAD, AP, and Green card approvals as expected, and the entire process to complete with less than four months. Before deciding to work with the Oliver-Zhang Law, we had contacted a few law firms, but not until after we were impressed by Rachel in a consultation could we believe that we found a representation that we can rely on. During the hour-long session, Rachel showed her deep knowledge in immigration law, addressed our questions/concerns in a simple and easy-to-understand way; the path forward was highlighted clearly and convincing. Over the course of preparation, the communication channel has been clear, and the team has always been ready to provide timely guidance and support; when we were frustrated by the challenges and delays in preparation of the required supporting documents, Rachel and Annjelika have been always available with encouragement and support. On all the major activities along the case process, guidance on what to do has always been clear, and advice on DOs and DON'Ts has been always provided in detail and timely manner. When receiving the USCIS interview notice we were kind of stressed, but the stress was soon relieved after the mock interview session, which was so well prepared, thorough, and informative. Again, we were deeply impressed by the professionalism of the lawyers who attended the training session, who provided so many valuable advice, and invaluable encouragement. Julie's presence during the USCIS Interview offering her timely support was certainly another credit to the reliable services of the law firm. Once again, we appreciate Rachel and Julie's experience and knowledge in immigration laws, and Annjelika's continuous support and always keeping things on track. We strongly recommend the immigration law representation by the law firm of Oliver-Zhang Law.

Chidinma Harley did an outstanding job guiding me through a very difficult divorce case. Her…read morepatience, perseverance, and experience led to a successful outcome. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and experienced attorney.

Attorney Chidinma Harley has been a life saver, I know for any future situation I would not…read morehesitate to use her again. She is very professional, reliable and relatable. My custody situation was not the usual because to the eye it is something that should be easily mediated but unfortunately it was not so it required court. She helped me through every thing and answered all of my questions and concerns. She always made sure I was prepared and explained anything I was weary about. I am so happy I found her and I'm glad I was able to have someone like her in my corner throughout this process.

Hiring Carmichael Ellis & Brock (Yancey Ellis) was one of the best decisions I've ever made for my…read morefamily's legal issue. He is by far the most passionate lawyer I've ever encountered -- zealous, aggressive when needed, and fully dedicated to giving us the strongest defense possible. From start to finish, it was clear that he cared deeply about his craft, his profession, and providing us with the absolute best representation. His representation remains one of the greatest investments and value received to this day! What stood out just as much was the respect he commanded in the courtroom. Even bail bondsmen and court clerks recognized him and noted how he consistently makes prosecutors work hard. That gave me incredible confidence in knowing we had the right person on our side. To this day, I remain blown away by his skill, humility, and thoughtfulness. I only hope he'll still be available if we ever need his services again -- though I wouldn't be surprised to see him rise to even higher levels in his career, which would be well deserved. I highly recommend Yancey Ellis without hesitation.

The best lawyers I have ever worked with! Hiring Jessica…read moreCarmichael was the best decision my family and I could ever make. My brother was accused and eventually charged with marriage fraud, a federal crime, and even though he was and is innocent, the prosecution was dead set on convicting him. When my brother was arrested Jessica was my first phone call and not only had she remembered my brother from a brief consult a year before, but was extremely empathetic to his situation and was ready to help right away. She brought her partner Yancey Ellis to the case and the two of them made a dream team. For the first time in months (and years) I felt I could take a breath and let them take over my fight for my brother. I've had several bad experiences with lawyers and letting go of the reigns and letting the two of them take control was a huge deal and a huge relief because they were kicking ass. Since day one of hiring Jessica and Yancey, they've given it their all and there wasn't a day, email or phone call that went unanswered. They both are very professional, prompt, knowledgeable and heavily involved in their cases. Not only did they give me peace of mind that my brother's life and future are in good hands but accomplished the ultimate results in a record time. With their amazing work they managed to get the case dismissed by prosecution and release my brother sparing him and our whole family humiliation of the trail. Myself, my brother and our whole family is eternally thankful to Jessica and Yancey!! They rock!

Kter Malkut is my pen name. My name is Rozain C. Chitty…read more Extremely dishonest law firm. I am a Maryland attorney who advised my nephew who had a dui issue in DC to hire scrofano law based on their reviews. I was also in contact with another attorney who said he would have to plead guilty and get on a program where he could have his record cleared. Her charge was $3500. Chris Muttimer from Scrofano law told my nephew that he would not have to plead guilty and that they could get a non-prosecution and wanted $5000. My nephew was keen to go that route. AFTER the payment of $5000 there was a guilty plea and they did exactly what the other attorney had promised to do. In addition it was extremely difficult to get them to finish the submission of the paperwork after the program was over, Mr Muttimer is no longer with the firm and I wrote to Mr. Scrofano explaining what happened and my concern because I advised my nephew to hire their firm. I asked him for a refund of $1500. He did not respond. I am hoping to file a complaint with the DC Bar regarding the unethical behavior on the part of the firm.

Absolutely one of the very best criminal law firms in DC that also charges very reasonable fees…read more While I hope not to need Joe's services in the future, if problems arise, he will be the attorney who I will call. Oh, I forgot to mention that some years back I also practiced law in both DC & MD, so this review is by someone who knows a REALLY GREAT LAWYER & LAW FIRM from years of experience.

She is an amazing attorney. The results of our recent engagement were better than I could've…read moreimagined.

I normally do not leave reviews, but my experience with this attorney was extremely disappointing…read moreand financially draining. I hired her in September before reporting to prison to pursue an ineffective assistance of counsel claim against my previous attorney. During our consultation, she strongly criticized my former attorney, told me he did a terrible job, and even stated that the judge in my case was racist and that she planned to request that the judge be recused. Based on those conversations, I trusted her and paid an initial $15,000 retainer. Unfortunately, months went by and nothing meaningful appeared to happen on my case. No filings were made, no clear strategy was communicated, and I was left constantly trying to get updates on next steps. Then, after about four months, when I started asking questions, I was told I needed to pay another $15,000, which I did because I believed my case was still being worked on and time was critical. Then, only about two months before my appeal opportunity expired, I received another request for an additional $30,000. At that point, I declined. Shortly afterward, she withdrew from my case entirely and left me without representation during a critical period. My advice to anyone considering hiring any attorney is to carefully read the retainer agreement line by line and make sure every promise, strategy, or expectation discussed during consultations is clearly written into the agreement before paying large retainers. In my experience, the retainer was broad and vague and did not clearly reflect many of the things discussed during our conversations. I also strongly encourage people to do extensive research, ask detailed questions about billing practices, timelines, deliverables, and communication expectations upfront before making a hiring decision. In my personal experience, a substantial amount of money was paid with little to no meaningful progress made on my case.

Robison Law Firm went above and beyond for me and my case…read more I originally started my case with another law firm out of McLean, VA, but ended up firing them due to neglect and their unwillingness to take the time to work with my disability. After that, I reached out to Robison Law Firm and spoke with Mr. Robison, who was patient, kind, and understanding from the very beginning. This firm made accommodations for my disability, took the time to answer all of my questions, and made sure I understood everything throughout the process. From my intake with Mr. Robison, to Mr. Griffen and Mr. Kolessides working on my case, and even Damon's help from the start, everyone treated me with respect and care. Mr. Kolessides came to Winchester, VA, for my court hearings and was absolutely incredible. He was caring, professional, and fought hard for me. He worked with the Commonwealth's Attorney and was able to get my charge reduced from a felony to a Class 1 misdemeanor. He never gave up, answered every question I had, and made sure I felt confident. At my first hearing, I accidentally went to the wrong courtroom, and Mr. Kolessides quickly helped me get to the right one. I felt embarrassed, but he made me laugh and reassured me that it happens all the time. Thanks to his hard work, my felony 5 charge was reduced to a Class 1 misdemeanor, with only 30 days that he was able to get approved for weekends. If you have a disability and need an attorney who will make accommodations, take extra time with you, and truly care about your case, Robison Law Firm is the firm to call. I would recommend them to anyone who has made a mistake in life and needs a strong, compassionate legal team. They went above and beyond for me, and I am beyond blessed with the outcome. Thank you to everyone at Robison Law Firm who worked on my case and supported me from start to finish.

There's no way B.G. can have all these great ratings without paying people to post it. Most, if not…read moreall, of his credentials are pay-for-play services like Avvo, and google reviews are well known for it. He handled my case. He treated me like a criminal already before even hearing the case, there was no witness list, no confiscated items list, nothing provided to me for review. No face to face meetings, not even once. Even on a judgement day, we set appointment for a face to face meeting but i had to call him at late night because i didnt hear anything from him, otherwise he would not have called. He only wanted me to take the plea deal and get it over with. He just wanted to "wing it". He is a plea deal lawyer, nothing more nothing less.

I paid for a consultation with Elira Law Firm regarding a family law matter, and the experience was…read morehighly unprofessional and concerning. During the Zoom consultation, multiple attorneys unexpectedly joined the call and appeared to be competing over the consultation fee. The attorney assigned to me concealed his face on camera and had an unprofessional background setup. No meaningful legal advice was provided. Instead, the discussion focused almost entirely on demanding a retainer without explaining strategy, scope, or next steps. At one point, another attorney joined the call and openly criticized the firm, stating they were "all over the place." I escalated my concerns to management and was told nothing could be done because the consultation had technically been "provided," despite no advice being given. I then paid an additional fee to speak with management, only to find that they also lacked familiarity with key family law issues and provided inaccurate information that I had to correct. I was quoted a higher retainer and told it would likely be consumed before even entering court. When I asked to speak with or interview the attorney who would handle my case before paying a retainer, I was told this was not allowed. I was informed I would have to pay first and only afterward determine whether the attorney was competent or a good fit. A broader concern is the firm's retainer structure. Clients are required to pay thousands upfront, only to see those funds quickly exhausted through billing before meaningful litigation occurs. Attorney turnover then leads to reassignment and additional charges for internal transitions that are not the client's responsibility. Trust and transparency are essential in family law matters. Based on my experience and similar feedback from other clients, I cannot recommend this firm.

I cannot say enough great things about Elira Law Firm. From start to finish, Mr. Elira, Diamonique,…read moreand Patricia were nothing short of exceptional. As a single mom of three, going through a divorce is emotionally overwhelming, and they truly understood my circumstances. They didn't treat me like just another case number .. they treated me like a human being and fought tooth and nail to make sure my children and I were heard. Because of their dedication and advocacy, my divorce case was settled in my favor, and for that I will always be grateful. What stood out most was their honesty and transparency throughout the entire process. Even coming in with paralegal certifications and initially thinking I could handle things on my own, I am SO glad I retained this firm. Mr. Elira went above and beyond, exceeding every expectation and advocating for me in ways I couldn't have done alone. Diamonique is truly the sweetest and anyone who has dealt with billing departments knows how rare that is. She was patient, kind, and always made me feel at ease. Patricia put in WORK .. she made sure I did not leave that divorce unheard or overlooked, and her attention to detail and persistence made a real difference in my outcome. If you're looking for a law firm that genuinely cares, fights for you, and treats you with dignity and respect, Elira Law Firm is it. I only wish I had found them sooner. Highly, highly recommend.