This service providers states they have/are mediators yet they pursue conversations with clients to…read moredispute instead of working with families in a positive fashion. Kinda like gossiping and it creates fear in the elderly so they will pay more out of pocket for their paperwork. This company has the worst president as staff. The quality of produced documents usually have errors, poor print quality.

Marcel and team did a great job for us, familiar with the process and easy to work with. Got it…read moredone right, on the first try.

David handled my divorce, which was a difficult and complicated one initiated by my ex-wife and…read morecomplicated by home ownership claims by my parents. He agreed to handle my case when a number of other attorneys wouldn't help me because my assets were tied up by my wife's initial filing. His expertise and integrity guided me through the process in a way that enabled me to protect my assets while preventing my ex from making legal mistakes that would have harmed us both. He defended my interests vigorously while also trying to salvage the relationship with my parents and my ex. I am truly grateful for the help and guidance he provided during a very dark and confusing time and admire the way he was able to put my interests first while also considering the relationships involved. His fees were more than reasonable and he always made it a point not to do more than necessary to keep my bills lows. His integrity is beyond question and his experience extensive. I couldn't have chosen a better advocate and cannot recommend him enough.

I was looking up David's address when I saw a couple of his reviews and realized I had never…read morewritten one for him. I have to correct this oversight by telling my story. Over 15 years ago my wife filed for divorce and locked up all my finances. I called almost every divorce attorney in Marin, all of whom required large retainers before they would talk to me. In desperation, I asked for recommendations and was referred to David. He found my case interesting and decided to take it on and we were able to work out the finances. His first move was to free up my bank account and allow me to breathe. We then went on to stabilize my living situation and to negotiate with my soon-to-be-ex and her attorney. The divorce took a while but throughout the process, David helped me to keep a level head, focus on the best solution and get through the painful process. He was firm but fair to my ex, extremely protective of my interests and more concerned about his billing to me than I was. I will be forever grateful for his help and support and consider myself very lucky to have found him. He is certainly one of the best divorce attorneys you will talk with and has an excellent reputation with his colleagues and the courts. I consider him a friend and an ongoing resource and call him sometimes just to catch up. I highly recommend David for his professionalism, his character and his integrity.

David Sutton is a wonderful mediator. He's fair, knowledgeable and kind. David creatively came up…read morewith a solution to help us resolve our complicated matter. I highly recommend David to anyone looking for an excellent mediator.

We had an initial consultation with David over Zoom when we were looking for legal help for a…read moreprenuptial agreement. The Zoom call was a pretty bad experience. The sound quality was awful. But we were mostly shocked by the estimated cost. Our case is really simple. Neither of us has been married before or has kids. We just wanted our prenup to keep our properties separate and to waive spousal support. David's estimate of the total cost was 10.000$. That is insane! I had read that prenups can be expensive, but this went beyond any estimate I'd seen before. His hourly rate is also pretty high. It's $680/h whereas another attorney I spoke to only asked $400/h. Furthermore, he didn't even tell us to get a second lawyer. We heard later from other attorneys that a prenup must always be drawn up with independent legal counsel for each side. David didn't mention that. I would hope the 10000$ included the whole process and that we wouldn't need another lawyer on top of that!

I heartily recommend Apicella Law & Mediation. Mike went above and beyond on my behalf. His…read moreability to explain the law and sift through adversarial issues resulted in a mutually acceptable settlement agreement.

Im forever grateful to Michael for the calming, kind, thoughtful and professional manner with…read morewhich he approached and resolved our mediation process. From the outset he made things that seemed so daunting and overwhelming feel doable and digestible. His organization, prompt and thorough communication and ability to hone in on on the real essence of an issue gave us tremendous confidence and calm through what could've been a hugely stressful experience. I can't recommend Michael and his practice highly enough.

I have had the opportunity to hire many attorneys over the years, so I feel I have the ability to…read moremake educated comparisons. Marie is a cut above so very many of them! I chose her because she treated me, and my situation, with kindness, and was solution-oriented. She was adept at navigating the process of negotiation and mediation in a contentious family law matter, with the hopes that we would not have to go to court. When that didn't succeed (through no fault of hers!) she was just as skilled in the courtroom. She was the perfect balance of tiger when needed, and decent human being always. Having had some attorneys who have been less than responsive to me, in times of need, Marie is particularly a cut above the rest in this regard, as well! She was incredibly responsive, and would carve time out of off-hours, when needed, for emergency situations - or would let me know if she wasn't going to be available for some reason of another. I never felt left hanging with her, and I can't say the same for all the attorneys I've ever dealt with. She is honest (she would always tell me what the situation was, and what her advice was, even when she was pretty sure I might not like it), gives knowledgeable and good advice, but is also willing to listen and strategize and work with new ideas, if they make sense. She is a GREAT person to have on your team. She knows the law, she knows the courts, and she knows enough of the players to have a sense of how things might go down. And, she cares deeply about her clients, and their families. I wholeheartedly recommend Marie for any of her specialties - you won't be sorry.

Called for services and this attorney does not represent in Alameda County... terrible, she came…read morehighly recommended.

Jasmine is straight forward, no BS, responsive and cost effective. Very happy with the work she did…read morefor me. Will continue using her.

I can't recommend jasmine enough, I went through hell with my ex wife, she tried every trick in the…read morebook to try take my children away. I did a lot of research and carefully picked out who I thought was going to get me what I needed and wanted. Jasmine was a sure thing as soon as I talked to her. I had joint custody within 4 Months, now 2 years later, myself, my kids and even my ex wife are happy Thank you so much Jasmine, from the bottom of my heart!

I strongly caution anyone considering hiring Sharon Mah as a family law attorney. Based on my…read morepersonal and professional experience, I found her conduct to be unethical and harmful. She has demonstrated a pattern of misrepresentation and manipulative behavior that, in my opinion, was not only professionally inappropriate but careless, at best, and in reality, intentionally damaging. There have been multiple critical reviews of her practice, some of which appear to have been removed -- raising concerns about the integrity of the feedback available here. In my view, Ms. Mah does not prioritize the best interests of families or children involved in legal matters, and her actions may pose serious risks to their well-being. She continues forward, seeking clients that can pay her bloated fees, leaving extraordinary damage in the wake of her actions. While Ms. Mah may justify bad behavior and conduct as simply her job, it absolutely is not. Rather than drawing within the lines and advancing justice for her clients and her client's families with integrity, her apparent disregard for others endangers the long term well-being of her clients. If you're seeking a divorce attorney who is ethical, law-abiding, and capable of protecting your family's health and safety, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere. There are many excellent lawyers who adhere to professional standards and will serve your legal needs with integrity. If you seek legal counsel to serve as your weapon to damage others without discretion, I recommend rethinking your goals and reconsidering who you hire as an attorney. If you interview any lawyer who does not counsel you against abusive or illegal conduct, or refuses to exchange your money for her willing role to abuse others on your behalf, then keep looking. You and your children do have the possibility to preserve precious, fragile health and happiness. Short term thinking and acting on wounded emotions can inadvertently lead you to hire an attorney skilled at selling you on unnecessary aggression or your legal rights as permission for her to run up high legal bills for you through bad conduct leading to foreseeable counter-actions that then require responses, and so on, leading to completely unnecessary expense and damage to you.

Sharon is efficient and effective and she believes in her client. I'm so grateful for her…read morecompetence and steely focus.

I retained Brent's law firm for a difficult and emotionally stressful family law matter, and I am…read moreextremely grateful that I did. My attorney, Shelby, was exceptional. She combined excellent legal judgment and professionalism with patience, steadiness, and genuine compassion. Throughout a complicated and highly stressful process, she helped me understand what was legally important, kept me focused when emotions could easily have taken over, and made me feel that I had a strong and thoughtful advocate beside me. What impressed me most was that Shelby never treated me as simply another case. She understood that family law involves real people going through some of the most difficult periods of their lives. She was reassuring when I needed reassurance, candid when I needed legal guidance, and consistently professional and well prepared. The firm's fees represent a significant financial commitment, but I am deeply appreciative of Shelby and the firm and would recommend them to anyone seeking highly competent and compassionate family law representation.

Thank you for responding. I understand that legal services are billed for work performed and that…read moredivorce cases can become expensive. My concern is not simply that I was charged legal fees. My concern is that after paying nearly $22,000, I did not feel the progress, communication, or results I received were reasonable for the amount I spent. I reviewed my bills and continued making payments because I trusted that my case was moving forward. However, I repeatedly felt pressured to provide additional funds and was concerned that representation could stop if I could not continue making payments. Ultimately, I ended up handling much of my case myself and was able to reach a resolution without continuing to spend thousands more in attorney fees. That is why I shared my review. It reflects my personal experience, and I believe potential clients should understand how quickly legal fees can accumulate and ask detailed questions about expected costs before hiring the firm.

I was frustrated with going through the DIY divorce process when I figured I'd call an attorney for…read more"advice". As soon I explained my situation with Michael B. He gave me reassurance to how to handle the process as EASY as possible. He pointed to me to the correct forms I needed to complete and gave me advice that saved me a lot of time! If your looking for a caring, resourceful divorce attorney who knows his stuff and can make the process painless. This is the Guy. Thanks again Michael

It's been a year since I last reviewed Michael Samuals law office. Since then he has continued to…read morebe a huge help in navigating the divorce and custody process, as well as, ensuing issues with child support and other post divorce head-scratching difficulties...that seem to be caused by a court system that lacks transparency and follow-through, unless you keep pushing back! I would highly recommend a mediated process and Mr. Samuals' expertise in this area. But if you have to go to court, Mr. Samuels knows the system with a depth of knowledge that is reassuring!