I can't say enough good things about Eliza Ghanooni. Going through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is one of…read morethe most stressful experiences a person can face, and Eliza made every step of it manageable. From our very first conversation, she took the time to explain the process clearly -- in plain language, not legal jargon -- so I always knew exactly where I stood and what to expect next. She was incredibly responsive throughout, returning calls and messages promptly and making me feel like a priority, not just a case number. Most importantly, her patience and genuine care never wavered, even when I had questions or needed things explained more than once. Thanks to her guidance, my discharge was granted, and I can finally move forward with a clean slate. If you're navigating bankruptcy and need someone who combines real expertise with true compassion, look no further. Eliza is the real deal.

Eliza was very helpful in helping resolve our business matter beyond our expectations. She…read moreaddressed any issues that arose and ensured our case was handled professionally. Definitely would recommend.

Dealing with debt can be extremely stressful and scary. Michael and his team made going through a…read moredifficult time so much better. Michael came up with thoughtful, innovative ideas to handle my situation and helped me out immeasurably. His experience and relationships working on 4000 debt cases showed. He came up with an affordable, tailored strategy that helped me out of a very tough spot. Most of all, Michael cares about his clients and it shows. I cannot recommend Michael and the Financial Counseling Center strongly enough. Highest recommendation. Good people you can trust.

Feeling financially stuck? Overwhelmed with credit card debt? High interest rate loans…read moresuffocating any progress? Insomnia? 6 months ago I was staying up all night worried about my family's financial future. I felt like I was going to have a heart attack or stroke from the stress. So, how did we get to this point? Business was affected by Covid. My wife was laid off so our income was slashed in half. Started racking up credit card debt. Paying the minimum. Then, there was the financial burden of taking care of elderly parents. I tried debt consolidation but it would take multiple years to pay down the overwhelming mountain of debt compounding like a pounding headache of misery. I felt trapped in a circle of debt, barely getting by month to month with cost of living going up. Then I met with Michael to pick his brain and discuss my options. Our best strategy was to file for chapter 7 bankruptcy. To get a fresh start. This was the best choice for us. Highly recommend talking to Michael and Tamara to just review your options. Worst case at least you will have some clarity of what solutions are out there. Michael held our hands and walked us through everything. Tamara does most of the heavy lifting. She is amazing. Much respect to Tamara's patience and diligence. She told us exactly what was necessary to file so the process was easy and smooth. I spent many hours to get all my docs in order per her request. So, dont be lazy and get your stuff in order. John is the confident lawyer. Straight shooter. Decades of experience with the trustees. Highly recommend a lawyer to file instead of trying to do it yourself. 4 months later. Discharged over $200K of debt. Now I can sleep at night like a baby. Thank you so much to FCC. I feel like I got a second chance. God bless America for having a system that allows qualified debtors to get a "fresh start". Much gratitude.

They are the best of the best!!! They are knowledgeable…read moregreat customer service and they go above and beyond. Sandra helped me increase my credit score almost 200pts!!!!! Thank you to this team!!! Highly recommend

Great service, handling all items that they said they would. Will use again in the future if we…read moreneed it!

I am so grateful I was referred to Sanaz Bereliani. This review is a year overdue because I was in…read morethe Eaton Fire...but I gotta make the time to give thanks before the year is up!!! From the start, Sanaz assessed my situation and addressed my concerns. Once she determined my case could stand on solid ground, she gave me clear directives on what to do and what not to do. I followed these and I felt empowered. Next, I went to work with Chris Ugarteche to prepare my paperwork. I initially filled some of the paperwork out incorrectly and Chris immediately caught this and gave me guidance. Chris has incredible patience, communication, and he knows his stuff inside out. He saw me through this novel experience with empathy. When I appeared before the judge via Zoom, I was at peace knowing that all the i's were dotted and all the t's were crossed. My case was resolved seamlessly. I only wish I had done it sooner. Sanaz's practice is busy. There were some days where I craved an update so I proactively emailed. Sanaz and Chris always responded to me quickly. I could not ask for more. Thank you Sanaz and Chris for the meaningful and life-changing work you so expertly do!

First of all I found Sanaz Law Firm on line and picked up the phone and end up talking to Chris. I…read moreinstantly knew I made a right decision. From there on I was communicating with Sanaz thru him. I have to say Chris held my hand all the way thru this process. I am deeply grateful for finding such a compassionate human been. I wasn't in good place but they made me believe that I will make it thru this. Thank you Chris and Sanaz for pushing me through!!! I highly recommend Sanaz Bereliani Low Firm because working with them was pleasant and they deliver every time!!!

Solid company. Straightforward, responsive, and organized. They helped clean up issues and put a…read moreplan in place to get my credit where it should be.

Very happy and I didn't think the company will get my score up this high. From 529 to 801. Took 4…read moremonths but that was unreal. The debts he did for me were pretty big and I didn't even ask them to do it. Great credit repair company will recommend for sure I think they are honest and a fair price.

He took the $15000 from someone I know and disappeared! She tried to call and went to his business…read moreon Wilshire but could not find him!

this company are the worst company . they steel your money and doesn't work for you . after 6 years…read morestill didn't settle my Cradit card and they charged me $14k . when I call to follow up , they hang up or they say we call you back. after 5 years called and asked me more money when I asked why they said if don't pay more , we don't settle your card . Naeini is the owner of company and never can find him and never show up to talk to him . All steeler people get together to get money from you without any service. Don't waste any time and any money to this company . Their rate is under zero.

When I was referred to Erik for assistance with my credit status, I was a bit uncomfortable,…read morebecause I had been scammed in a prior real estate deal. Today, I'm glad that I trusted him and trusted the process. His help clearing my credit was executed well, within reasonable time limit, and is worth much more to me than just the purchasing power achieved. An added bonus...I didn't get scammed! ERIK DELIVERED! 1. Great credit 2. Peace of mind 3. I didn't get scammed!!! If you need help, be confident that Erik will do right by you.

This company did nothing and responded by violating my CCPA rights and tried to intimidate me by…read moreputting my name on here in an effort to make me remove the honest review. This business owner is the abusive one and demanded payment for services that were not completed sufficiently. He did absolutely no work then demanded final payment after a large deposit. This company is a scam, do not waste your money or do business with people who violate privacy laws.

They are very friendly, and I had a great experience with them. My credit was very bad with many…read morelate payments, but they helped fix everything at a very reasonable price. Mr. Hatami is a very kind and helpful person and is always there when you need him.

I did have a consultation with your office, which is exactly why I posted this review. The reason I…read moredid not move forward as a client was because, after doing extensive independent research afterward, I realized that some important information and long-term consequences were either not fully explained or minimized during the consultation. I spent a significant amount of time researching the strategies that were discussed with me, and I discovered that some of the recommended actions could have seriously harmed my credit profile and even negatively affected my business in the long run. Certain risks and long-term reporting consequences were not clearly disclosed during our conversation, and I only learned about them later through outside research. After the consultation, I also received repeated follow-up calls encouraging me to sign up for services. However, my concern was never about pressure alone -- it was that I did not feel I was given complete and transparent information upfront in order to make a fully informed financial decision. This review reflects my personal experience and why I ultimately decided not to proceed with your services. I believe consumers should carefully research all available options and fully understand the long-term impact before enrolling in any credit-related program.

Mina in the Santa Monica office was very knowledgeable, patient, and kind in guiding me on the tax…read moreimplications for setting up my new business. I appreciate the fact that she was also able to provide guidance on tax matters for both California and Arizona, where my target customers are operating. I would highly recommend her service to small business owners like myself.

I just had a truly flawless experience using Madison Tax for resolution of a number of taxes and…read moretax issues I'd ignored since covid. The speed and clarity of their communications with me, along with the speed of their work was a happy discovery for me. My team -- Mina & Lula -- also were able to work with and around my small knowledge of all things TAX. Will I be using them for 2024 taxes? ABSOLUTELY!

It was too good to be true. I paid for this service to fill out the I form every year for my…read moreloans. They promised I would have either low or no loan payments for 10 years. Unfortunately, that was not the case the never refilled out nor reached out or answered my phone calls regarding the loan. Therefore, the loan consolidation called told me many of those companies scam for money help out once and never seen again. It was a tough lesson to learn but please do not pay for this service. You can fill out the forms yourself for free and if you go to the site from your loans they will walk you through it. Studebt was a poor solution and unfortunately takes advantage of those in tight money situations

INITIAL CONTACT I hadn't heard of this company until 1 hour…read moreago, when I received an automated message informing me of an opportunity to lower my loan payments in line with new legislation. I pressed "1" to speak with a customer service rep, and after being screened with a few basic questions by a "Rochelle" (am I current student, disabled, veteran, public service, amount of debt), I was forwarded to Katie B, a councilor at StuDebt. DUBIOUS CONTEXT My first question to her was to ask what organization she was with--because at this point I had no context to who had called me. That was when she explained she was with StuDebt, then proceeded to ask a few questions to help me determine what level of aid I might receive (I agreed to move forward to see what this was about). RED FLAG The red flag raised for me when in the course of verifying my account, she asked for my Social Security number. I asked her why this was necessary, as the SS# isn't something I'd ever give out over the phone--much less in a situation where I wasn't 100% sure of who I was speaking with. Though her explanation was reasonable and makes sense (using it to distinguish between people with the same name and birth date), at this point I wasn't comfortable providing it or any further info without doing my own research online. I asked for contact information and provided an email. DOING OWN RESEARCH Then I turned to Google to find out what this company was about, leading me to both these Yelp reviews as well as to this article written by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) about being aware that certain "student loan debt relief companies may cost you thousands of dollars and drive you further into debt" (http://www.consumerfinance.gov/blog/consumer-advisory-student-loan-debt-relief-companies-may-cost-you-thousands-of-dollars-and-drive-you-further-into-debt/). My takeaway from the reviews and CFPB article is to educate myself on what options I have available for student debt relief before turning to any third parties, helpful though they may be. RESULT I have no problem with the representatives calling me -- they're just doing their jobs -- but I figured I should write a review so others with student debt can do due diligence before committing any further time or money. Any time you're making decisions around your debts, finances or future, it's definitely worth taking some time to learn for yourself.