Carrie Helwick represented my ex-wife, while I represented myself. Carrie milked my ex-wife for…read more$25,000 and still lost all the motions. 1. She sent me Child Support Calculations which had 10+ errors. I am self-represented, but still corrected those errors and sent them back. 2. She sent me threatening emails threatening that I cannot serve Discovery (when I had asked for 1 month of Bank Statement of an active account), but she sent me Discovery for 11+ years worth of bank/investment statements and only gave me 30 days. Her email was that she will file for sanctions if I ask for 1 more piece of discovery while she could harass me for discovery. 3. She sent me threatening emails asking me to take on the burden for her client's options. I had to educate her on the law of the fiduciary duty. 4. My ex told her very clearly that she doesn't want to file DV cases, but Carrie continued to work on that. Ultimately she lost in the court because of all of those were false accusations. I have the emails to back up all of the above claims. I am happy to share them with anyone who questions this review. How is it possible that an attorney loses to a self-represented opponent and still charges $25,000 to her client? Carrie is an unethical lawyer, who will fleece you for your money by making up accusations

Brandon, Taylor, and all the team are pretty much a Godsend. I had a very contentious divorce…read morecontending with false allegations. Brandon helped right away with sound advice, and responded with evidence and logic. It was a hard battle but ended up getting my daughter 50/50 as the judge sided with our case. Brandon is very logic, personal, and has his clients best interest in mind. As with most contentious divorces, it can get expensive, but it was worth it to have my daughter back. They helped save my relationship with my daughter, and am forever grateful. Highly recommend!

Sam represented me in a serious case in 2013 I was a juvenile at the time and he did his job. He…read morewas always involved and informative throughout the whole process. The justice system is very complex but Sam was able to take care of it all A to Z . I highly recommend him for your defense lawyer. Thank you Sam.

I hired Mr. Polverino to defend me in criminal court in 2022-2024. Mr. Sam Polverino is among the…read moreworst criminal lawyers I have ever encountered. Prior to receiving your money, Mr. Polverino speaks in a professional manner. When he gets your pay, he will ignore you. As a lawyer, Mr. Sam Polverino lacks a strong work ethic. His time is not invested in the case. He lacks experience and is careless. Worst of all, he disregarded his clients while taking their money. When I required Mr. Polverino's help, he was unavailable. I called, texted, and emailed a lot, but I was largely ignored. I wanted to beg for help, but they turned me away. His secretary, Debra, was almost the same. Mr. Sam Polverino is not someone I would suggest to others. Avoid this law firm at all cost.

Slow and slow slow Don't recommend this office…read more When you call to speak to the lawyer, they do not let you they ask you why you're calling and that you have to make an appointment. You have to keep calling to find out what's going out with your case no one calls you or updates you. When you asked to be called back, they don't call you. very unhappy with the service.

Just simply the best! Cares about people, works tirelessly. The pandemic made things a lot…read moredifferent but he pushed thru for me.

We were referred to Rob by Joel Bonjour regarding a life threatening accident…read more Rob did an amazing work & got us best possible results. We appreciate your help and will continue to support by sending referrals.

Ram Fletcher represented me in a personal injury case. He was empathetic, communicative and honest…read more His office staff was helpful and attentive. He and his team helped me through a very difficult time. I always felt Ram had my best interests in mind when he presented opportunities and challenges during the case.

I was referred to Travis and his team by a coworker after previously working with another attorney…read morewhere things just didn't feel right. From the moment I contacted the office, Olga, the administrative assistant, was so welcoming and kind over the phone that it immediately put me at ease. Divorce is hard enough as it is, and it's incredibly important to feel protected during the process. Travis and his team did exactly that--and more. Their expertise and over 30 years of experience truly made a difference, and I honestly wish I had found them from the very beginning. As a client, it's also important to be realistic about the law and stay organized, which I made sure to do by keeping my "ducks in a row" and being completely honest throughout the process. After everything I had been through, my nervous system had been in survival mode, but working with Travis, Joann, and Jackie helped me feel protected and supported every step of the way. They are truly a great team. They were easy to talk to, listened to all of my concerns, and advocated for me when it mattered most. Whenever I felt worried, they helped calm my fears and guided me through the process with care and professionalism. I will always be grateful for Travis and the entire team's hard work. Thank you for helping me get my baby back. Trust their process--they communicate well and do an outstanding job protecting their clients. I highly recommend them.

I feel deeply wronged by the actions taken by the lawyer in my case. Their decisions not only…read moreaffected me but also had a significant negative impact on my children. Being subjected to unnecessary alcohol testing and attending meetings when I do not have an issue with alcohol was not only unjust but also hurtful. This prolonged the case unnecessarily and caused emotional distress to my kids, affecting them psychologically. I believe these actions were a disservice to the well-being of my family. Travis, the impact you had on my children should be a crime not only should you have turned this case around in a week, you should've helped out innocent little children against their abusive father. I told you the first day I was in your office that he was abusive and you did nothing but make them wait to see their mom. It took six weeks and one day to see my children being that I was a stay at home mom with them being abused by their dad. You should either be in jail or pay back everyone who you have brought enormous amount of pain to their lives.

Richard is a great guy and his staff were super nice and helpful. Richard himself was very down to…read moreearth. The lawyer equivalent of bedside manner? He has that. I'd highly recommend him to anyone. Dealing with a lawyer can be very stressful and he definitely took that out of the equation. Five stars for sure.

Sarah Castillo did an outstanding job…read more As Office Manager - Intake Specialist Sarah cannot be beat. She was fast, thorough, and patient. She organized my information and got replies to me over a holiday week. Alexander Law Group did not take my case, but even then Sarah went out of her way to help me, a non-client, to my next step. She was professional *and* gets lots of "good karma" points also.

Not Guilty. Faith in God and confidence in our son's attorney, Cameron Bowman, emboldened me to…read morewrite those words on the beach during a break in our son's trial. Two days later they were the words read by the foreperson when the jury delivered its verdict. They were the two words that ended our 3-year nightmare. From the moment that Cameron Bowman chose to represent our son, he fought each and every method of injustice that would have caged our son for an unfathomable term of 85 years to life. Mr. Bowman countered every legal blow while guiding us through a nearly unbearable process. He listens intently while strategically processing information. He has a legally brilliant and gifted mind. I am not alone in this assessment. Mr. Bowman is a masterful trial attorney. Those present during the trial watched with reverence. He's a showman, in command of the jury which he flawlessly captivated. It's clear that using the law to uphold justice is his passion, which explains how he can be so compassionate and yet fight so fearlessly. He's unabashedly confident without an ounce of arrogance. Simply put, Cameron Bowman is in command. He's both friend and fixer. He was able to uncover the truth, and engage in a revolutionary act of presenting it so forcefully that every wrong was made right. We hired the most respected expert. Gave him the facts. Trusted him. Our son is a disabled military veteran. Trust does not come easily for him, but Mr. Bowman made the connection and they were able to fully engage in the case together. The criminal justice system is too flawed for anyone who is justice-involved to gamble with his/her freedom. Mr. Bowman is a freedom fighter. Having such an exceptional attorney was our antidote against risks and regrets. Cameron Bowman with the support of his partners, Patrick Valencia, Riccardo Ippolito, office manager Anniesa Jimenez, and the entire outstanding VIB Law team saved our son's life. Justice, it's what Cameron Bowman delivered. Our family is forever grateful! One of many life changing things that I have learned from this experience is that it is okay to be sad, but you don't have to suffer. Hope is not good enough. You too can take action to end your despair, give Mr. Bowman a call, then watch him work!

Update July 7, 2026 at 7:42 am: Mental health diversion was actually available June 2018. I…read morecouldn't care less for their "empathy." Empathy changes nothing. Update June 25, 2026 at 11:33 am: It has been alleged that mental health diversion was not an available option at the time of my plea. I entered my plea in September 2018 and was sentenced January 2019. Mental health diversion was signed into law in July 2018. Here is my source: https://capcentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Judge-Couzens-Mental-Health-Diversion-MAY-2024.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com Make no mistake about it: Patrick Valencia deserves to be disbarred. He would be performing a kindness for the local community by retiring. I retained Patrick Valencia in April 2018 to represent me in a criminal case. I had been accused of a crime by someone who raped me. I let Patrick Valencia know there was a strong mental health component to my case. I was unaware at the time that Santa Clara County had a mental health court, so when he claimed the best outcome was for me to plead to a felony, being inexperienced with the system I believed him and served three years' probation. The felony plea contributed in large part to my expulsion from University. Years later I was arrested for the same conduct concerning the same rapist and this time was represented by the Public Defender's Office at no charge to me. I received a much better outcome without having to spend $7500 on a retainer. I was granted mental health diversion and my charge was dismissed. I complained to the State Bar and Patrick Valencia, even after being notified I am aware of his misconduct, refuses to so much extend the courtesy of a refund even though he did NOTHING for me besides ruining my life. Not to mention, from serving three years' probation and being expelled from University I suffered massive financial losses. Thankfully a new law was passed, vacatur, where survivors of sexual violence can petition to have their rap sheet erased. But even so, nothing will repair the lost time and opportunities I suffered because of this shameful, incompetent rape apologist. Did I mention he screamed at me outside of the courtroom asking if I was a nasty woman? That's how he treats his clients. Steer clear from this firm. I notice I am not the only former client he has mistreated. I encourage all of this scoundrel's victims to report him to the State Bar.

Asked for a quote on license plate look up for small claims and they wanted to charge me 400+. I…read moredeclined service and they proceeded to gaslight me on why they never do small claims because I told them what I'm willing to spend. Being financially responsible and gathering bids is more in tuned to how I proceed with business. Please don't gaslight people because they give you their budget , I'm not going to spend 400+ to look up a license plate when others are charging 100-150. Terrible bed side manner.

Atlas has saved me several times with their amazing and fast service. Frank Estrella really knows…read morehis business and he makes me look great with my clients!