Separation and divorce can be a grief-stricken experience, and navigating the legalese around it…read morewas the last thing I wanted to deal with. My ex and I decided to end our marriage cordially, amicably and with respect. We had a shared goal of preserving our finances for the family's future and keep the legal expenses to an absolute minimum. Sheila is very knowledgeable and accomplished at her craft. She understood our situation and expectations right off the bat. In our very first meeting, she assured us that the process can be as simple, humane and financially efficient as we want it to be, and the truth couldn't be any further. She was very calm and empathetic throughout our engagement. She was prompt, responsive, reasonable and always gave us the space to make decisions. I highly recommend Sheila to anyone that's committed to making their separation peaceful and respectful.

I found Sheila as my prenup lawyer through a friend's recommendation, and I enjoyed my experience…read morewith Sheila just as much as my friend did. She's very professional, providing me all the critical information and knowledge to make the right decision. She's also extremely kind and really cares about her clients. The negotiation process with partner can be really tough. Sheila was always there to support me emotionally, as well as keep me level headed to stay wise and strong throughout the entire process.

I engaged the assistance of Laura Mazza in 2024 when I was terminated by my former employer and…read moreoffered a one sided severance agreement. I was concerned about finding an attorney online but could not have been more impressed and completely satisfied with her guidance and depth of knowledge. Laura Mazza guided me through the process which led to an extremely good agreement Fast forward, two years when I started to receive medical bills from 2024 which should have been paid. I posed a question to Laura Mazza about the agreement. Her response was quick and very helpful. I highly recommend Laura Mazza and this firm. I continue to be impressed.

Katie was responsive and answered all my questions in evaluating a new employee agreement. She…read morecalled out transparently what is out of her scope. Fees were communicated upfront which was helpful when compared other businesses. I recommend this firm.

Lauren was very thorough, knowledgeable, a great communicator with attention to detail. Very…read morepleased to work with her. Highly recommended.

Update: I have received a very courteous call from Lauren Rios after posting my review; she…read moreexplained their intake process and I suggested it would have been nice to hear something along the lines of "if your case can wait till the month of _________, we'd be happy to consider it at the time." Bumping my review by one star. After reading glorious reviews, Lauren Rios was my number one choice and the first attorney I contacted. The receptionist took down my personal details only to inform me right away that they are not accepting new clients at this time. I wasn't asked for any details of my situation to determine whether the firm has the expertise or the bandwidth to take on my case, now or in the future. This left me wondering whether my Jewish-sounding last name made them turn me away without any further consideration. After all, it would be enough to ask for a first name only in order to carry on a conversation.

If you decide to get a pre-nup or post-nup, you ABSOLUTELY cannot do any better than Nanette…read moreStringer for your legal counsel. I can't recommend her highly enough! Nanette met with me and provided excellent counsel, was completely patient and kind and came extremely highly recommended from another pair of family law attorneys. What is so great is that she specializes in pre and post nuptial agreements, which is very rare not only in California but the Bay Area. Unless Elle's experience, I found Nanette polite, kind and very caring in person, on the phone and via email. She was extremely responsive, on the ball and prompt with every meeting and everything I could have needed. Not to say we "wiped the floor" with the other attorneys (ha ha...) but holy cow, I could NOT have done any better than choosing Nanette for my representation. She is passionate about what she does, as knowledgeable about the particular subject matter as anyone could ever get, and literally a field expert in this exact corner of the law. Her office is also in a convenient location on the Bay Area Peninsula with easy parking and easy to find. If you are late or early you can walk right over to the shops on San Carlos Ave and grab a coffee or sweets from Suzie Cakes. Getting a pre/postnup can be stressful and emotional (I think one meeting I was crying!) but Nanette is a champ and honestly having her on my side made the entire experience run swimmingly. I guess if I ever end up getting divorced and or remarried I'd hire her again and again, with pleasure! In the meantime, I recommend her to all Yelpers and happily send her any referrals from my friends. Cheers, and thank you again to Nanette- she is so awesome!!

My wife and I had a great experience consulting with Nanette about our retirement planning. She was…read morepleasant, asked the right questions and was very professional. We highly recommend.

A true professional. Not only was she able to help with my case, but walk me through the necessary…read moresteps needed. She stayed after hours just to answer my questions, showed true dedication. Thank you so much!

Diane is a great family law attorney. Her many years of experience, her knowledge of the courts in…read morethe area, and her energy make a big difference. Diane is also very supportive and understanding, which helps a lot in these difficult situations.

Very good lawyer and is extremely Knowledgeable and…read moreprofessional. She is kind and considerate to a person's needs through these hard and difficult times.

This industry is full of the worse service-providers you can imagine. Crooks, people with agendas,…read morelazy people, and stupid people. Watch the movie Divorce Corp. Valerie is smart, honest, and doesn't churn fees. For best results, work with her on every detail and try to understand both the law and how things really work in the system. Act like her legal assistant. To get out fast is to win. And one last thing: Don't be stupid. Take off your rose-tinted glasses and realize that the system is broken, unfair, and costly to be involved with. Do not allow the ending of a romantic relationship to be adjudicated by these people again. In other words: Don't get married again.

Honest, hard working and knowledgeable. I've used him on 2 separate occasions and highly recommend…read morehim.

If a divorce can ever be a dream, Robert Menache is as close as it ever comes. Yes, a very good…read moredream! Robert Menache is impressively professional, experienced, intelligent, knowledgeable, high integrity, calm, and meticulous. Happily, Robert is gracious and kind too. You might think that you're better off with a mean, aggressive lawyer to represent you. Or a glitzy uptown law firm. Not so. The best, very smart, professional, experienced, focused lawyer gets the best results. And costs way less too. Mr. Menache is indeed the very best. He does what is exactly necessary to get the best fair result, without wasteful drama or grand-standing. He came through for me. Wonderfully! And it was a long hard case. I wouldn't want to go through another divorce. But if I did, I would definitely want Robert Menache to represent me. No question about it! I'd give Mr. Menache 6 stars if I could! Robert Menache actually *is* a dream lawyer. Big appreciations to this top professional.

I recently attended Arda Ozdemir's Emotional Mastery workshop and found it to be a very powerful…read moreexperience. Arda offers a clear and grounded approach to noticing our triggers, understanding our emotional patterns, and releasing unprocessed fears that create drama in our lives. What I appreciated most was how practical and honest the work is -- it invites real awareness and responsibility for our inner state. I left with a deeper understanding of my emotions and tools that I can apply in everyday life. Highly recommend Rise2Realize method for happy life

Arda is my definition of good people. I recommend him based on his personality first over his years…read moreof experience. He's really trying to help people. That's something that's hard to find in this industry. I trust him. DC

Responsive, professional and helpful all the way! Property…read moresituations can be tricky - we've all rented and think we know the ropes. But there are regs and processes that I did not know. Also, deadlines; don't want it to drag on. Kelly and team were on it from the day I called. Explaining and walking me through. Legal representation is expensive to be sure: but such a relief to have authority when you need it. I learned a lot, and process wrapped up without drama.

Hiring Ashlee Gonzales was one of the best decisions we've made as landlords. We were dealing with…read morea stressful situation involving a rental property near the beach, and a tenant who was making aggressive demands and threatening legal action. We felt overwhelmed and unsure how to respond, until we met Ashlee. She was patient, reassuring, and incredibly knowledgeable. Ashlee listened closely, asked thoughtful questions, and then laid out a clear plan that protected us and kept the situation from escalating. She has a rare ability to combine legal expertise with practical common sense, and she guided us through every step with confidence and care. Her communication was excellent, her strategy was smart, and she consistently looked out for our best interests. Having her in our corner made all the difference. We also want to acknowledge Kelly Moir, who stepped in seamlessly whenever Ashlee was in court or unavailable. It was genuinely comforting to know that we had a second attorney fully up to speed and ready to jump in without missing a beat. That kind of redundancy, like getting two attorneys for the price of one, gave us peace of mind during a very tense time. Kelly was professional, responsive, and clearly part of a well‑coordinated team. Most importantly, Ashlee (and Kelly) made us feel protected. Instead of feeling bullied by someone who didn't understand the law and was trying to squeeze us for more than was reasonable, we felt supported by people who absolutely knew what they were doing. The final outcome was fair, reasonable, and far better than what we feared at the beginning. We couldn't be more grateful to Ashlee, Kelly, and the entire team at Brewer Offord & Pedersen.

It was truly a pleasure working with Off the Record Meditation Services LLC. Dorit was patient,…read moreknowledgable, and understanding from start to finish. She really worked hard to make sure we both left mediation feeling heard and valued. She really help put things into perspective that worked for each of us, and proactively work towards leading us to solutions that were not only fair but healthy and sustainable. I am truly grateful for her time, expertise, and genuine spirit. I would recommend her to anyone who is seeking trustworthy guidance and support, and a strong action plan to follow. She is great at what she does!

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