If you are in need of a divorce attorney, stop looking through reviews and call Eric D. Mackey! He…read morejust finalized my case and I cannot say enough good things about him. From the start, he truly made me feel like he was really on my side and supporting me. (I interviewed several other lawyers too). He is very professional and has a good relationship with judges, other attorneys, etc. He is very caring but is a shark when he needs to be a shark. He got my case settled with everything I requested. And as an added bonus, he is very honest! Whereas most attorneys blow through your retainer and fees in days or weeks, he kept careful and very fair accounting of everything and I even got a refund check at the end of his services. 1000% recommended!!!!

Eric was amazing! He took the time to listen to my boyfriends concerns and was very patient and…read morekind. He gave him a referral to someone that he felt could help him more. Thank you Eric for you help.

I found Jos Family Law when I was desperate and had a short time window to find representation. Mr…read more Jos provided me with a complimentary consultation that was very comprehensive and informative in nature. I immediately decided that I wanted to proceed with them because I felt taken care of. The attorney Cathy who took on my case was very knowledgeable. Her paralegal Wendy was very responsive and detail oriented. Thanks to their diligence, I was able to get a strong outcome and mitigate the downsides of my unfortunate situation.

1 Star -- Serious Concerns About Ethics, Communication, and Transparency…read more This was one of the most concerning professional experiences I've ever had. I retained this firm during a highly sensitive divorce and domestic violence matter. Like many clients in this position, I was relying on them for guidance, protection, and advocacy during a very difficult time. During the intake process, they were extremely confident--stating they regularly handle cases like mine and assuring me they could help. Based on those representations, I paid a retainer of over $4,000. What followed raised serious red flags. I was never provided a meaningful face-to-face meeting despite multiple requests. Communication was limited, and there was little to no substantive legal work performed on my case. After taking my retainer and reviewing my situation, I was abruptly told they could not assist me and they withdrew representation. Even more concerning, I was billed beyond the retainer. The most alarming issue, however, was learning that there were discussions involving my ex-wife during the time I was their client--without my knowledge or clear explanation of what was discussed. As a client, not knowing the nature of those communications raised serious concerns for me regarding confidentiality, transparency, and whose interests were actually being represented. At a minimum, I expected: * Clear communication * Transparency in all interactions related to my case * Alignment and advocacy on my behalf Unfortunately, that was not my experience. The intake process was polished and convincing, but the follow-through did not reflect the level of professionalism or client care that was initially presented. If you are considering legal representation for a serious and personal matter, I would strongly encourage you to ask detailed questions upfront and carefully evaluate whether this firm is the right fit. I wish I had done that, this was the worst law firm I've ever had the misfortune of dealing with.

I cannot thank attorney John J. Brunelli enough for the incredible representation and support…read morethroughout my very complex case, which involved custody and child support issues. I retained Mr. Brunelli almost 10 years ago when my children were very young. It has been years of ongoing tense and stressful issues that were resolved patiently and professionally. From the very beginning, he listened carefully, explained every step of the process, and always made sure I felt heard and understood. Mr. Brunelli was not only professional and knowledgeable but also compassionate and genuinely committed to helping me do what was best for my children. In court, he was confident, well-prepared, and persuasive--I truly felt like I had the strongest possible advocate by my side. Thanks to his hard work and dedication, I was able to achieve an overall positive outcome in every difficult situation. I highly recommend attorney John J. Brunelli to anyone going through a family law matter. You will be in excellent hands.

John and his team did an amazing job. I was facing a uphill battle with child custody and John…read morewalked me through the whole process. Absolutely would recommend

Their family law attorneys create an absolute seamless experience. They aided greatly with my case…read moreand walked me through the full process with grace. Great communication, and overall an amazing team.

I'm still working through the financial side of my case and figuring out the best way to move…read moreforward, but I recently spoke with Doug Pinkham about my ongoing family law matter. My case has been going on since 2023, so there was a lot of history and a lot of details to go over. Doug was very generous with his time, especially at the end of the day, and took the time to really listen and understand the situation. He also did a great job of managing the limited time we had, keeping the conversation focused on the key facts and making sure the time was used as effectively as possible. He was very open and honest about how he viewed the case, what he thought might happen, the reality of the situation I'm in, and what it may take to finally get the case finished. What I appreciated most was that he did not just give me opinions without explaining them. He gave clear reasons for what he was saying based on his decades of experience, his knowledge of family law, and his familiarity with the other attorney and the judge involved in my case. The conversation was extremely helpful and confirmed several concerns I already had, while also helping me feel more confident about some of the strategies and approaches I had been considering. Every case is different, and every person has different needs when choosing an attorney, but I would definitely recommend reaching out to Pinkham & Associates and speaking with Doug to see if he is the right fit. He came across as experienced, thoughtful, direct, realistic, and very effective with his time, which are all qualities you would want in an attorney representing you.

Matt is very good. He help me solve my problem. He uses his knowledge to solve my case. He save me…read moreavoid fight down on the ground by other side. I am very appreciate him and his term. If I have problem need lawyer help first I will look for Matt do it. Best wishes.

I was referred to Matt by a friend that used him and I couldn't be happier with the results. As…read morewith any attorney he needed a retainer fee and when that was sent he got with me right away to discuss my case and how we were going to go about defending me. His staff kept me up to date on things and were constantly in touch. I also knew that if I didn't hear back immediately from him, that his staff would let me know what's going on as I am not his only client. I've seen some of the 1 star reviews and just don't get it, Matt is up front and knows what he's doing and will remind you of that if you start to let your emotions get involved like I did. He's been doing this for 26 or so years and knows how to get the job done. Matt actually saved me money by getting the other side to agree to terms that would be acceptable to both parties. He reiterated that he wanted to save me money instead of making this a long drawn out court battle. In closing, ignore the one star reviews and if you want an attorney that gets the job done and will fight to save you money, hire Matt and his staff. I would definitely use him again but hopefully I won't have to.

Presence. Persistence. Professionalism…read more When I found myself in the throes of a wicked divorce, I felt helpless and had no idea what to do. I was up against an unreasonable opponent who had no problem stooping to low levels, backed by an army of cheerleaders and sycophants. With what felt like impending insurmountable defeat, I started shopping around for help. In comes Pouya. Presence: Should you find yourself in the courtroom, this is the guy you want next to you on the bench. He spares the theatrics and comes prepared with facts and case studies. Rather than reduce his talent to mud slinging and soap opera drama, Pouya stands tall with confidence in the arguments prepared. The language he uses is accurate and concise, spoken with the authority of an attorney who is knowledgeable. Pouya dresses well and makes sure that his materials are organized. The man oozes confidence and is a courtroom force for sure! Persistence: Nothing can sway Pouya. Knowing what the marching orders were, he did not back down to other bullies - in or out of the courtroom. Pouya stays on top of deadlines, follows up with opposing counsel, and sees the case from a logical perspective. Using a simple combo of logic and calmness, responses to opposing counsel were always sound and airtight. There was never an instance I thought we would falter. Professionalism: At the end of the day, it takes more than being a bulldog with a loud bark to succeed and this is where Pouya shines. From inception of the case to its completion, I nearly forgot that I wasn't Pouya's only client, he was that attentive. As an inexperienced client, of course I'd have a litany of questions and concerns. It was no challenge for Pouya to put them all to rest, even the seemingly stupid questions. Although the lawyer-client boundary was clear and professional, Pouya still made sure to call me out on my own bs and advise when I may or may not have an unreasonable expectation. This kind of attention kept us on track to a very successful outcome. His response times are very quick, his knowledge in his craft is very far reaching, and he carries himself as any self-respecting lawyer should. Sure, I had a lot of honesty and integrity to help my case. I kept great records and had mountains of evidence at the ready. One thing I've learned from this process is that NONE OF THAT MATTERS without the right representation. There is no doubt in my mind that the successful (and favorable!) closure of my divorce was a direct result of Pouya's intervention. With the greatest respect, I would hope to never need him again. But if the need arises, Nowzaree Law is my first pick, without hesitation. Shout out to his phenomenal staff as well. You're not just getting one lawyer, you're getting a well experienced team. Francine and Jill have been an absolute delight to work with throughout the process.

Had an consultation with Attorney Nowzaree but could not hire him because of a conflict of…read moreinterest. Attorney Nowzaree is a knows his craft. He is a professional and most importantly would work with you in good faith. After my introductory conversation with attorney, I would highly recommend him.

I went to go speak with Sarieh about a year ago about getting a divorce and the interaction with…read morehim still bothers me to this day just came off super egotistical and rude implied that he was out of my budget without knowing my financial situation clearly looking to over charge wrong presentation to himself and his firm but hey thanks you did me a favor by showing your true colors right away I'll give you that and also your not out of my price bracket Not recommended go find a honest firm

The best decision I made for my family was hiring Wail. I had the pleasure of working with Wail and…read morehis team for several months. Throughout our time together, I found Wail to be very knowledgeable in family law with excellent strategy and attention to detail. I cannot thank Wail and his team enough. I would not hesitate to hire him again if I needed his services in the future.

I was referred to DeWitt Family Law from a Private Investigator who was a friend of mine. My…read moredivorce has been very difficult and I had been through 3 other family law attorneys before. Steve DeWitt and his entire staff, have been the most helpful in my case. They understood the difficulty of my situation and fought diligently and without intimidation, to help settle the issues in my case. I cannot tell you how much this meant to me. I felt that my previous attorneys did not truly fight for me or seemed ill equipped to handle my particular case. I am forever grateful to Steve, Katrina, Jeanine, Iris and the entire staff, for their compassion and hard work in my difficult and tedious case. I would definitely recommend!

Dewitt Family Law gets an F. I had a lawyer before hiring Mr. Dewitt. Dewitt came as a…read morerecommendation from my mother and sister as he represented my sister in her child support case. He sounded good over the phone and during the initial visit. Since that time I honestly believe that he represented the interests of my ex more than mine. I was in a huge battle for more time with my children yet my ex saw dollar signs by cutting my time with them by 75%. Never argued for me. Then came community property. Again the wife seeing dollar signs wanted half of my car, she had a car that was in her dads name that she bought during our divorce, I couldn't pay her off out of pocket which would cause me to sell my car and left without transportation to see my kids as well as get around town because she also wanted half the motorcycle I had. I gladly made the offer to give her the motorcycle and I keep my car. The ex didn't agree and Mr. Dewitt simply says, "She's entitled to half." No negotiation whatsoever. Other community property came down to the list we agreed on, even though, I told him that certain things got lined out that were agreed on already. Mr. Dewitts answer was that was the list that was going to be used. Spousal support Mr. Dewitt never tried to negotiate in my best interest and boiled it down to that we were in a long term marriage and I would have to pay for the rest of my life or until my ex was remarried or passed away. Yet other men I speak to in the same situations were able to negotiate the time there spousal support would come to end. I am not defaming or slandering the man. Perhaps he is a great person but I would never retain or recommend him to anyone I know. Yes it has been 5 years since my divorce and old wounds from it keep coming to bite me in the rear. I simply had to tell him that I no longer needed his services as they were not beneficial to me. I simply had to represent myself instead of pay his outrageous hourly rate along with being charged for every bit of correspondence in my case. I am not bitter as I have remarried and was able to build after being left with nothing. All Thanks be to God. Mr. Dewitt just to keep this review valid I had to respond. You most certainly did represent me. The year was 2012 or 2013. Case #RID1201901. Riverside Family Law court. I also appreciate the offer but as I have mentioned, no need to open old wounds. Just wanted to give those an honest review of my experience as I was asked by my colleagues going through the same situation. Thank t Update: Came across this again because I now have to look for another lawyer and looking at some reviews. But I noticed Mr. Dewitts comment. I mistyped the case number in my review. The correct number was #RID1201912. Sucks that I am still having to go to court for this same case 6 years later!