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DO NOT RECOMMEND -- STAY AWAY…read more We had an extremely disappointing experience with this attorney, and based on our experience, we do not recommend him at all. I would strongly encourage anyone considering hiring him to look elsewhere. Once my husband signed the retainer, communication became extremely difficult. Before signing, we were given the impression that his case would receive the attention and dedication it needed. Unfortunately, after becoming a client, it felt like communication and follow-through were no longer a priority. My husband repeatedly tried to contact him, but getting a response was very difficult, despite Michael having multiple phone numbers. When my husband was finally able to speak with him, he often felt that he was being given the runaround rather than receiving clear answers or meaningful updates about his case. We were also extremely frustrated by the lack of progress. It became so difficult to get basic information that my husband ultimately had to schedule his own medical appointments and communicate directly with doctors himself just to get answers regarding his medical care. After waiting over a year with little to no progress, we ultimately made the decision to terminate our relationship with this attorney and look for someone who would actually prioritize our case, communicate with us, and fight for the medical care my husband needed. In our experience, it felt as though financial interests were prioritized over the needs of the client. We regret hiring this attorney and wish we had chosen someone else from the beginning. We absolutely do not recommend this attorney. Save yourself the stress, frustration, and wasted time. Please look elsewhere and find an attorney who will actually communicate with you, advocate for you, and make your case a priority.

Dear Tony Luzuriaga, Empire Family, Christopher R. Abernathy Law Office, and Mirian G. Bernal,…read more I am writing regarding my case, FAMSB2200174, in which you represented me. As you know, I signed and paid for you to file a response while working on my case. Recently, I was served with a default judgment entered against me. After reviewing all emails and billing records, I clearly see that I signed a response and was billed and paid for this exact service. I need to understand why this response was not filed despite my payment. This failure constitutes a breach of your professional duties under the California Rules of Professional Conduct. Specifically, I believe you violated Rule 1.1 (Competence), Rule 1.3 (Diligence), and Rule 1.4 (Communication). I filed a motion to set aside the default and attended the hearing on June 30, 2026. Per the judge's request, I now need a declaration stating there was an error by you or your office in failing to file the response. I expect a prompt written response acknowledging this error and explaining why the filing was missed. I have also considered reporting this conduct to the State Bar, and I hope for a swift resolution. Sincerely, Benny Perez (951) 901-9562

I was looking for guidance on divorce paperwork that got sent back to me--Tony was super helpful…read moreand kind over the phone and gave me advice and guidance on next steps. I truly appreciate his time and support during such a difficult process. I'd recommend anyone to work with The Law Offices of Tony Luzuriaga.

I was successfully represented by my Attorney John R. Setlich, a very professional and diligent…read moreattorney that has a vast knowledge on how to handle various cases. He's many years of lawyer experience shows in his representation. That translates to positive result. John, if you get to read this, I personally want to thank you for successfully representing my case. I highly recommend the Law Offices of John R. Setlich & associates. Daniel A. Corona, CA.

I hired him last minute in a guardianship battle /trial. I was really nervous because hiring anyone…read moreat the last minute isn't always smart . he filed an ex parte so he'd have time to prepare and when trial time came he had all the documents in on time and he did the best he could w what he could given he got the case so late . our last trial date was today and the written arguments were turned in on time and he did a great job w the written Closing argument. No matter what the outcome ends up being I feel like he gave it his all. During trial he was always willing to text and communicate given I was a worry wort and always had questions . He never ignored me which made things easier to ease my brain that never stops . Thank you John and your team for taking my case seriously . ! Now just The waiting game for judges decision

Laurel was an incredible help to my sister when we ran into passport issues while out of the…read morecountry. We reached out to her by email and she responded to us expeditiously with a lot of great information we were able to work with right away. After hearing about our situation, she provided us sensible counsel with regards to our legal options and the family law procedures we should take. Laurel is very honest, trust-worthy, empathetic and knowledgeable in her field. We were extremely lucky to have found her and grateful that she represented us. Two days after we retained Laurel and her law office, we were able to get the proper, signed consent forms from the dissenting party. And, this allowed us to get the emergency passports for the children and fly back to the US. Thank you to Laurel and her team for being there for us during a most difficult time.

Our family went through an unimaginable nightmare that I wouldn't wish on anyone. My sister's…read moreex-boyfriend came home one night drunk and violently attacked her and our entire family. He was arrested, but days later he posted bail and was set free. We believed we had an airtight case: over 20 photos showing the injuries, a video of him admitting guilt, and statements from the children confirming the abuse. We thought the truth would prevail without the need for an attorney. We were wrong. Just three days before our family court hearing, he maliciously filed a false CPS report claiming my sister abused the children. CPS showed up without a professional sign language interpreter, despite my sister's deafness, and I had to step in to interpret. The children clearly told CPS they felt unsafe with their father and confirmed the abuse. Even though CPS wrote this in their report, in court his attorney twisted the facts, claimed I manipulated the conversation, and had the report thrown out on a technicality. Within five minutes, the judge shockingly awarded full custody to the abuser, who still had pending felony charges. In the following weeks, CPS reopened the case and we watched helplessly as the children were interrogated under their father's influence. It was the most unjust and painful experience of our lives. That's when we hired Christopher Hernandez in Riverside, thinking legal representation would save us. Unfortunately, Christopher failed us at every turn. We paid nearly $15,000 for constant frustration. He rarely answered calls, forcing me to call multiple times a day just to get any response. He juggled too many cases at once and admitted to it. Worst of all, when it came to court, he repeatedly forgot the facts of our case--facts I had thoroughly gone over with him many times. Every time we appeared before a judge, the opposing attorney ran circles around him, leaving us devastated and without real representation. It was clear he never truly cared about our family or the outcome. In what felt like our final attempt to save the children, we contacted the office at Laurel Buchanan. From the moment we spoke, Laurel's intelligence, professionalism, and genuine care were evident. She listened carefully as I explained the entire case and, within minutes, repeated back every critical detail with precision. Unlike the first attorney, she immediately identified where the court and CPS had failed and laid out a real legal strategy. Laurel showed us laws and protocols the previous attorney never even mentioned. She made it clear we had a legal path to reverse this injustice. Laurel and Wendy fought for us like no one else. Her knowledge of family law was unmatched, and she approached the case with both sharp legal skill and sincere compassion. She battled a dishonest opposing attorney and a flawed system with tireless dedication. Thanks to her and Wendy, we won. The custody order was reversed, and the children were returned to my sister. It was such an emotional victory that my sister cried--and Laurel, who had poured her heart into our case, shed tears with us. Laurel Buchanan didn't treat us like just another file; she treated us like family and fought for us as if it were her own loved ones in danger. She changed our lives. I would recommend her to absolutely anyone who needs an advocate against a broken system or a manipulative opposing party. She is brilliant, fierce, and compassionate--the very definition of what an attorney should be. Thank you Laurel, here I am a year later writing this review and I am still left for words for everything you did for us. When we thought it was almost over for us, you came to save and change our life's forever. We are forever thankful with you and Wendy, and the team. Thank you.

I highly recommend Newman & Allen. They made the entire process much easier and less stressful than…read moreI expected for my husband case. From the beginning, their team was extremely helpful, responsive, and easy to work with. They explained everything clearly, kept him updated, and handled his case quickly and professionally. I'm very grateful for how smoothly everything went and for the outcome of his case. It was a huge relief having a team that knew exactly what they were doing and made me and my family feel confident throughout the process. Thank you to everyone at Newman & Allen for your hard work and help. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing an attorney.

What a waste of my money. JC did a terrible job representing me in a child custody case. She…read morearrived to court late, was unprepared and even lied to my face about a vital piece of the case. She did not represent my interests and instead acted like a mediator, which is not why their office was hired. JC could not even convey to the court which days each party was to have my daughter. She gave inaccurate information which would have reduced my custodial time with my daughter. My mom had to shout NO from the back of the court room and the judge had to stop the proceedings so that JC could get it right. The judge she was visibly frustrated I would not recommend JC, save your money or go elsewhere.

I sat here for an hour reading all of these positive reviews about all of these different…read moreexperiences these people have had with workers compensation attorney's in Riverside which was hard for me to grasp and understand because from my experience workers comp was hell for me and I never received the proper outcome after having been represented by attorney's in Riverside county and outside of Riverside county. I always got the run around from insurance adjusters while my treating doctors requests and demands go unanswered. I've injured myself quite a few times my 55 years on earth and I never was able to fully recover from most injuries sustained on the job. It always came down to doctors words against your words, the injured. And often times in this business, doctors play God. Like they know it all. And that goes for the insurance adjusters and attorney's as well! Nobody listens to the injured anymore as if our complaints doesn't matter. It's a numbers game. The more money they save, the better off they'd be and the injured always get the short end of the stick because when you consider what they are offering it almost never is worth accent because in the long run your injury may not be completely and fully healed! Why? Because your attorney's didnt push for proper care in doctors and or they didn't appeal the adjusters ruling. And at the end of the day they dont care about the injured they care about saving a buck. And as for attorney's, they play games too. Off your history, your background, your character, can be used against you. We're you dont get 100% attorney representation because of bias feelings towards supposed accusations pinned on your last name where they do just enough to assist with your claim but not fully. And ethnicity plays a part in this too because things dont always work out favorable for people of color believe it or not. So, workers compensation is a complete mess. All my life I've been in the same job, same position. For 30 years. It's what i enjoy. But management and supervisors have numbers to meet. Every day. And in order for numbers to be met we have to work extra hard to meet production standards. So that means heavy lifting and long hours. Mandatory overtime to top it off! So, accidents are prone to happening especially when you hit my age. But more important than that are the few hard workers. I call us, the john Henry's of workers that out hustle everybody that dont hustle which are prone to injuries so, how do we win? As a hard working employee such as myself. If we slack off we get fired. If we dont meet our numbers, we get fired. So we are forced to make a lovong through slave labor. And in slave labor you get accidents and injuries. Simple. So why do employers refuse proper treatment i should say and why do they often make choices that doesn't benefit the hard worker i just dont get it. Now here i am seven months after the fact that i injured myself on the job and i had received some treatment but other treatment i was neither approved or denied. I hired an attorney to fix things. My claim got denied while he represented me. The attorney disrespected me over the phone which resulted in his termination and i end up hiring a new attorney after i spent almost an hour on the phone explaining to him my situation he assured me that they will fight for me which they've done. They appealed some rulings that the previous attorney failed to to. And now im making progress. Mind you, i exhausted all of my edd sdi savings because insurance denied my claim​ they back retro pay me one month and continued bi weekly payments provided the doctor keeps me out of work. I'm still injured. Going steady with norcos about to get evicted after exhausting all of my benefits for the 3rd time and relationship ruined because of it all and about to walk away from my spouse. That's my life I live after I injured myself naturally and doctors not making proper requests to get the proper treatment and adjusters not approving things and attorneys not working on behalf of you for whatever reason. So my advice to all hard workers is, dont work hard. That way you dont put 30 years of wear and tare on your body because eventually something is bound to happen when you put your best foot forward and listen to all of these bosses barking orders that you need to meet daily. Or else get fired. So this is a real life ordeal that has happened to me that I presently live so I can't give it nothing but one star because the system wasn't designed to help the injured. It was designed to save a buck. And if you so happen to get a good attorney that understands the magnitude of the situation and your injury that knows how the system works that took an oath to protect injured workers that genuinely want to help you wholeheartedly without being bias in any way be thankful because from my experience their are few that operate in such a manner.

This is the best law office to go to if you're ever injured on the job. I was really nervous about…read moremy workers comp case but they were so helpful and understanding, it made me feel so much better. They answered all of my questions and gave me their honest opinion without sugarcoating anything. The office is very professional yet welcoming everyone who works there offers a smile! And their legal fees are pretty reasonable too, which is important when you're not working because of your injury!

I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional service provided by Cornell Hatcher in my…read morefamily law case. From the outset, Mr. Hatcher demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to my case, ensuring that every email and phone call was returned promptly. His dedication was evident as he answered my calls even after hours during emergencies, providing me with the reassurance and guidance I needed during a very stressful time. Mr. Hatcher's promptness and precision in handling emergent situations were remarkable. He was always on top of things, ensuring that no detail was overlooked. His staff was equally impressive, displaying a high level of knowledge and professionalism, and always making sure my questions were answered thoroughly. Before the Hatcher Law Firm took over my case, I was on the brink of losing custody of my daughter. However, with his expertise and unwavering dedication, he completely turned the situation around. Not only did I retain custody of my daughter, but Mr. Hatcher also ensured that the opposing party had no chance of succeeding. His strategic approach and deep understanding of family law were instrumental in securing the most favorable outcomes for my family.

Chris Gardner was an extraordinary source of support for our family during one of the most…read morestressful experiences we have ever faced. From the beginning, he treated us with compassion, patience, and respect. He took the time to explain the process, answer our many questions, counsel us carefully, and contact the District Attorney's office on our behalf. Although the matter was resolved before Chris ever needed to represent us in court, his guidance was immeasurably valuable. Knowing that we had someone so knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in our family gave us tremendous peace of mind. Chris's integrity, kindness, and willingness to stand beside our family during such a difficult time are things we will never forget. We could not recommend Chris Gardner more highly. He is an exceptional attorney and an even better human being.

Going through a DUI case with aggravating factors was one of the hardest experiences of my life,…read moreand I honestly didn't know how I'd get through it. Anthony stepped in not just as legal counsel, but as a steady source of reassurance and guidance. They took the time to explain every step, answered every question, and never made me feel like just another case. Thanks to him & his teams determination and skill, my charge was reduced to a wet reckless -- a result that lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. I'll always remember how they fought for me and treated me with genuine care.