Barry represented me in a custody case for my unborn daughter. My ex-fiance and his very aggressive…read moreattorney made egregious declarations about me and demands of how I would parent my daughter after her birth. Barry is not only a highly skilled and experienced family attorney, but he approaches his clients and cases as a human - meaning he is all about what is good and right in the end. In my case, it was about my daughter's well-being. Barry helped me navigate the law in a way that positioned me to win overwhelmingly in court while taking the high road and maintaining my dignity. At points where my emotions tempted me to respond to the opposing side in a nasty manner, he reminded me of the big picture. Because of my overwhelmingly favorable ruling, we settled out of court in order to set the foundation for a positive relationship with my ex in the future. Our settlement was beyond fair and very generous to me in both custody and support. My daughter is now 4.5. I have remarried and have another child. My ex and I have a genuine friendship based on mutual respect. Barry helped me navigate what can be a very difficult, nasty process in a way that positioned me for an optimal outcome in the long run. My daughter has two sets of loving parents who work together to provide her with the best life possible. I don't know if this would have been the case without Barry. I will always be grateful.

I have known Barry Schneider for over twenty years. During that time I have sought his advice on…read moreseveral family law issues. I have found his counsel to be impeccable. He has a clarity around complex issues that is sadly lacking in many attorneys. And his ability to explain issues in simple English is a true gift. Certainly for him but more importantly for his clients who are often seeking his help when they themselves are in a most vulnerable state. These qualities make him one of the top in his field. And rightfully so.

Divorce sucks. Joe makes it suck less…read more I went to Joe with a really messy situation, dealing with substance abuse, physical abuse and two minor kids in the middle. While my ex's lawyer focused on bankrupting me, Joe kept a eye on keeping my financially solvent and helping me negotiate this process with the resources I had. While it took us over a year, he helped me get full custody of my kids and to extract myself and them from a really bad situation. While things aren't over yet, I do see a light at the end of the tunnel for me and my kids. And this is thanks to Joe and his empathetic approach to things. He really wants to help both sides and for the best outcome for all involved. He's not combative and even took several calls with my ex to explain things to her, even though he was my lawyer. Hopefully this is my first, and last divorce, but if you're a Dad stuck in a bad situation and need some help, Joe is who you need to talk to.

Joe Keiser helped me through one of the hardest periods of my life after my husband of 45 years…read moreleft me, and although the process was terribly stressful for me, Joe's calm competence and willingness to negotiate sensibly made for the best possible outcome. He carefully walked me through every step, explained things carefully, and dealt with tough issues calmly. He was reassuring and kind throughout. It took a year and a half to get to a solution, but that is apparently normal, and Joe was always very careful to make sure he was keeping costs down as much as he could. I was so lucky to find him right here in Alameda, and I highly recommend him as a strong, knowledgeable and supportive advocate for anyone going through this traumatic situation.

Shane Nielson was the volunteer attorney assigned to my family law settlement conference. Despite…read morehis "many years of experience," he showed up unprepared, misrepresented the rules governing confidentiality, and repeatedly talked over me, a self-represented party attempting to participate in good faith. He refused to review my confidential settlement letter in direct violation of Alameda County Local Rule 5.45(b)(15), which states that written settlement offers may be submitted in confidence to the court. This rule exists to protect parties from coercion and encourage honest negotiations, yet he insisted the offer had to be shared with the opposing party first, which is simply false. Despite claiming he had reviewed "many hours" of case materials, it was clear he had only skimmed my filings. He misunderstood core terms of my proposal and appeared more interested in pushing for a quick resolution than in engaging with the legal and factual complexities of the case. His conduct was not neutral, nor professional, and his repeated attempts to steer me toward additional financial concessions felt dismissive and biased. I expected a neutral facilitator. Instead, I got someone who ignored the rules, undermined the process, and disrespected my role and voice as a participant. I've submitted a complaint to the court to formally document this experience and strongly advise against working with Shane Nielson in any legal context involving settlement or dispute resolution

I am not one to write poor reviews, to me it is a waste of time and I rely on others to relay…read morecritical information. However, I want others to carefully research who they are going to invest their money and time on. My wife and I were clueless and in a rush, and because of this we had such a traumatizing experience due to the negligence and lack of measures Mr. Nielson failed to take. I have been waiting 8 months to write this. Let me explain. My wife was looking to relocate out of CA with her 4yo son due to the increasing costs of living as I am sure you are all aware of. My wife has sole legal and physical custody, and the dad has a criminal background and does not support financially. She and I had significantly better opportunities for work in Las Vegas, and overall could provide a more comfortable and stable life for her son. We brought up our situation with Mr. Nielson in January/February of 2023, around the time of her lease renewal. He explained to us that my wife has every right (the presumptive right) to relocate with her son to NV, and gave her the green light. We packed her things, she quit her job, and we simply moved everything to my home in Las Vegas. He warned us of other party filing a motion and the unlikelihood of it getting approved. Few weeks later, it was approved. Police were calling my wife because the other party was attempting to call an Amber Alert, though she has full custody. Prior to this we got a brief email from Mr. Nielson stating she needed to move back, not a call, no reassurance or explanation of the current situation. Her son had to move back to CA with her sister, my wife kept her new job here in Vegas because we assumed that the move needed a formal court hearing prior to being granted. The hearing was 6 weeks away, the longest 6 weeks for my wife having to be away from her son. The court date arrives. Mr. Nielson assures us that he will have us three (her son, her, and i) on our flight back home to Vegas on that day. After the hearing the other party ends up with more rights (from supervised to unsupervised visitations) and we are left with another court date 2 months out and loads of uncertainty. We immediately felt like we lost, including Mr. Nielson. He had poor rapport with this judge (which I learned is significantly important). We were left devastated, and all he could say was "There is nothing we can do. The judge is not following the law". My wife had to quit her new job and move back to CA with her sister. Almost 2 months total of lost income because proper steps were not taken. And approximately 2 months of me paying for Nielson's services totaling up to approximately $7000-$8000. Here is where we eventually terminated our services with Mr. Nielson. Now I am no attorney, but after months of research on move-away cases I had to do on my own I did learn these things. For move-away cases there are many things to consider and steps to take. To start you have Lamusga Factors, but MOST IMPORTANTLY you have to file a move-away order. This is the crucial and most detrimental step Mr. Nielson failed to address. No matter the situation, if the other party is in prison for example, a Move-Away Order must always be filed prior to relocating. Mr. Nielson failed to mention this in the beginning, failed to file one, and again failed to mention it after our first court hearing. "There is nothing we can do, she is not following the law." Again I am no legal expert, however this is why I and a lot of you will come to a professional. After terminating our services, we ultimately won the case (9/27/23) with another attorney and were able to relocate. It did not have to go this way had he initially taken the proper steps, had he not given the other party (without a lawyer) the legal advantage. Our new attorney essentially had to clean up after Nielson which took approx 5 months and more legal expenses. My wife did not have to move prematurely and be in/out of work for 2 months. I'm sorry to write this, but my wife suffered far too much financially and emotionally due to his negligence and $7000-$8000 for 2-3 months of services was far from what I expected.

Mr Whiting ( RIP) was the integrity of this law firm. Sadly the other partners don't have the same…read morereputation. Hopefully his name in the company name can be a reminder that integrity and respect toward clients as Mr. Whiting was committed to be a reminder to the other partner's agenda. Thank you Mr. Whiting for caring.

How can a large, legal firm, that has been in business for years, have so few reviews? Not one of…read morethe reviews seems to be newer than 2016. Perhaps reputation remediation, and cleaning of poorer ratings from the internet, helps white-wash away less than favorable ratings. WFR&A's strong suit seems to be their aggressive skills in billing. Allowing more junior lawyer's to handle cases beyond their experience level may be a winning business model, controlling their own costs while exacting more revenue with less qualified staff. Losing lawyers can make a great deal of revenue for their firm just by fighting and accumulating billable hours. You'll pay the bill, and might not get as much as an apology in return. If you like a good fight, don't mind losing, and paying greatly for the pleasure, hire this firm. If not, take note there are many ethical legal firms that honor their clients best interests. I would recommend choosing a firm with your best interests in mind, ahead of its own...

I met with Mr. Rose to discuss a personal legal matter and immediately felt like I was in good…read morehands. He took the time to listen, understand the situation, and talk everything through with me without making me feel rushed. It was clear that he genuinely cared and would fight for his clients when it mattered. I'm very grateful I found him and truly appreciated the compassion he showed me.

Mr Rose is an exceptionally easy lawyer to work with and he makes every interaction feel safe and…read morecomfortable. He is a great straightforward advocate for his clients. We have dear family friends who used his services to guide the mom through an extremely acrimonious divorce process. The spouse was not only a bully but also abusive. Mr Rose carefully guided our friend through this painful journey in just 4 months after she had spent almost 2-3 years trying to get her divorce. Mr Rose is also one of the few experienced attorneys in Contra Costa County who is bilingual. I highly recommend his services.

Helped me with my cases and won them all. Very helpful and informative staff kept me appraised of…read morewhat was going on and worked with me to protect my rights. I fully intend to use them again!

I called for a consultation to start civil harassment restraining order process with my situation…read more They guy is lost and confused about legal law matters and would tell me something is a family law matter of which it isn't. He would tell me one thing and the tell me another thing that I'm curious when has this guy tried an actual case? It's must have been a while. ESP for a consultation, which is very poor and lacked the knowledge between family law and civil law. Funny thing is when I called back he answered because he knows this and is ripping customers off. Maybe it's time to retire after 40 hrs of law. Do not ask for consult from this guy, you are wasting your time and money. He's seems to like creating problems that are unnecessary and probably unnecessary illegal billing on customers too? He also does not not listen the customer either. Some lawyers will do this as a tactic to create customers for business which is against their own ethical laws and sworn oaths they make when they become a lawyer.

I needed help to have my alimony terminated or reduced due to layoff from a long-time career. My…read moreoriginal divorce attorney who isn't practicing now referred me to David Korsunsky. I was out of the country at the time and was able to work with David remotely. David was very professional, explained the process to me. He listened to me explain my issues and made me feel to confident in our ability to succeed. David's fees are reasonable and he was cost-conscious throughout the process. We met for the first time at the courthouse and his professionalism and integrity made me feel like I chose the right attorney. I was right. The outcome was positive. I left with a load off my shoulders that day. I will recommend David to anyone who needs help with a Family Law case.

David Korsunsky is an outstanding family law attorney. His expertise, strategic thinking and…read morecompassion kindness have guided me through extremes. He is incredibly smart, fast, always prepared, updated, and truly cares about his clients. David listened, understood situations and consistently protected best children's well being. I am deeply grateful for everything he has done. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a strong, kind, and skilled very positive attorney.

I feel bad that I have to say I am having one of the worst experience a person could ever have…read morewith a attorney or any courtroom experience. This attorney could care less about any harm caused by him or my previous divorce attorney and the wrath of those two attorneys continue to destroy me, my reputation and anything that comes up with my name attached to it, by having all my assets thrown into a probate pool, daily. I'm super saddened to find out that this attorney, my biological family, and others sit around flipping that pen to help people that really aren't involved with anything legal I have going on and are funding their quest to over throw me and the local government through my hardwork, insurance money, fraud, and other real unauthorized transactions, while leaving me, my parents, and my 2 children homeless, and taking the blame for all the donation fraud and abu se and coming up empty handed on everything. Whatever game of backward day between the attorneys and the police, has left us out of control of our lifestyle, however, we've been assured that the homeless person who is taking control of our finances is still not authorized, but there better than Leslie Snabb. In time I hope Sgt. Black can realize that I do exist as a person and stop selling me, my identifying documents and competing with someone half his age, just as I would have hoped Ms Hoffman, and Mrs Stanley would stop competing with me too. This is a modern day Cindrella Story that I have been dealing with sense I was ten years old, when my grandmother had passed away. I am sorry you all are having issues that are hard for you to look at, at this time, but I dont think destroying me any further will bring you a positive balanced life, and end mine, like you all have recently prayed for,however I hope you can find it within yourself to stop using me my funds, or treating me like Im deceased. I also haven't signed anything at any police department giving up any monetary gain, gifts, rewards, or donations and I haven't added any type of legal representative other than the Attorney Carlos Carbajal Esq., recently... Thank You... Leslie S

Hired him 9/01/2017 got no updates, no court hearings, no settlement conference as promised as of…read more02/20/2019. Will not be able to continue paying for legal services rendered.