Based on a friend's recommendation, I called on Doug Rappaport and Michelle Thomson to handle my…read morecase. What luck! They are EXCELLENT! Both Doug and Michelle worked on my case, as a team; Michelle is the one who went to court with me and handled my case. I have only great things to say about her. Michelle is exactly what you would want when you look for a legal advisor. She is very very knowledgeable of the law, smart, skillful and capable. Michelle is excellent in court, and quick on her feet. As we worked on my case, she was very clear with me on my options and the implications of choices I made. She is very collaborative, offered excellent guidance, and is a pleasure to work with. Next time I need a lawyer, Michelle will be the first call I make.

I truly appreciate all of Michelle's hard work. She was relentless in the pursuit for a good…read moreoutcome and I will forever be great-full to her. I came into the process completely terrified as most people do and she helped ease my nerves with her in depth knowledge of the legal system. She pulled out all the stops. Michelle far exceeded my expectations with her knowledge and dedication. She was able to get my case dismissed, money very well spent. I couldn't have selected a better attorney to handle my case. This was by far the best referral I have ever received. Highly recommend Michelle.

Attorney Naomi Chung is a phenomenal, best lawyer. She saved my life when no one else could, and…read morefor that I am forever grateful to her. I met Attorney Chung back in 2020, when she was appointed by the Federal Judge who appointed her to represent me. Before Attorney Chung, I went through 3 lawyers-could not continue to work with this lawyer because I felt that they did not understand my situation. I needed a lawyer that also understand healthcare, Attorney Chung got all what I needed. Attorney Chung is extremely intelligent, and knowledgeable. She has a lot of compassion and empathy. She made me feel, and optimistic especially those really scary times during the case. Attorney Chung is above and beyond her profession, she puts her heart on everything she does, I have seen and felt it when she was working on my case, she always listen to what I had to say. She reminded me of Nurses/Doctors that saves lives, She as a lawyer saves lives too, just like mine-SHE SAVED ME! i supposed to go to prison for 5 to 10 years , and because of her I am free. I will always love Attorney Chung, and will always pray the best for her because not only she is a very good person with the biggest heart, also because the World needs her. She also always put a smile on her face when things are really rough, that means" She got You"!

Reposting this because it didn't seem to take... Too much technology for me I guess…read more So, I had a Title IX issue that I had to deal with. Facts of the case aside, I had a lot of personal issues and work to deal with, and I decided to hire Ms. Chung to represent me She was professional to a T, responsive, and appropriately inquisitive enough to ask questions as appropriate. She answers questions immediately, and if she doesn't think an e-mail answer your question well enough, she takes the initiative to schedule a phone call. She also has a good sense of humor so talking to her is easy. All in all, she dealt with the opposing party and/or their representative (I didn't ask her for details) so I didn't have to take time off from sorting out my own life. At the end of the day, I had a signed mutual no-contact order in hand and can move on with my life. I highly recommend her and her team.

I had a friend who was looking for a lawyer and Sarah Potter was recommended to me by someone who I…read moreknew. About an hour, Sarah reached out to me via e-mail and was quick to respond and was easy to communicate with. When we found a time to meet, we went up to her office to discuss the situation that happened. Sarah greeted us with a friendly smile and started discussing our options. She was ready to answer any of our questions and seemed very knowledgeable in her field of law. If you're looking for a criminal defense lawyer, I recommend giving her a call!

In 2013 I lost my daughter. My husband and I fell to pieces. We got into an argument and the police…read morewere involved. They brought some hefty and erroneous charges against me. I was devastated. On top of losing my daughter just months prior I was looking at jail time and a criminal record, of which wasn't justified and I was scared. I called a childhood family friend of mine who is a prominent lawyer in San Francisco. He was working on a homicide case at the time and wasn't taking on new clients, however he met with me, and reviewed my case. His colleague, Sarah Potter, attended the meeting. I brought a picture of my daughter...I was in shock to say the least. Sarah was professional and made me feel at ease. I felt she was present, intelligent and truly cared about my predicament. She was positive and knowledgeable. Just meeting with her gave me hope. I hired Sarah. She offered both a flat fee, and an hourly rate. I chose the flat fee. I was looking at 6 charges, some of which were felony charges. Criminal charges that were astronomically overly exaggerated. I was in a non-violent verbal argument with my husband and the police department made it look as if I was a hardened criminal and danger to society. Moving forward, my husband, Mom, and Sarah became my team to support me in the ways that they could best. On the day of my arraignment I was terrified. The days leading to the arraignment I called and text Sarah any detail or fear that came to my mind. She was ALWAYS available (promptly calling me back when she couldn't answer) and patient. The morning of the arraignment she showed up early and discussed all of the information she gathered. When I saw her walking into the court room hall she was impeccably dressed and confident. She had good news; my case was moved from felony court to misdemeanor! still I was looking at 6 charges. They opened the doors of the court room where I was facing the DA and the judge. This part impressed me and my family, and was the moment I had no doubt that we were in good hands: As soon as they opened the doors Sarah walked straight to the DA and discussed my case. She was confident but not arrogant. my case was called up immediately. I was also dressed impeccably (I suggest always doing this when in a court room). Sarah pointed out the obvious; I was a good citizen, my husband was present and absolutely behind me and the circumstances were tragic. She pointed out that my Husband and I are grieving and attending therapy for our grief. We were learning how to cope in the wake of the most life shattering experience that anybody could ever go through. Some of the charges were reduced, a restraining order wasn't pursued...to be honest the DA tried to argue something and just seemed caught off guard and defeated because Sarah was assertive, precise and carried herself with the upmost class. She knows what she is doing and she knows she knows. That goes a long way when the DA is overwhelmed with too many cases that are represented by unprofessional lawyers, public attorneys or non-represented, and often, repeat offenders. Most DA's would be a bit hesitant (and even somewhat intimidated in my case) by a top-notch lawyer like Sarah Potter. Again, I want to emphasize that I was also professional in demeanor and appearance and brought with me key people that were also prepared to back me in every way the could. I had a team, and thank god we had Sarah leading us. The next court date was even more successful. Sarah had contacted the head DA of domestic crimes in my county. She had a phone conversation with him. She explained my situation and how this was just a big mess and that nobody wants to see a grieving mom suffering more. I am no criminal and sometimes when one is arrested, unfortunately, the police department brings charges that are so far-fetched and unfair against you just hoping something will stick. The system is a mess but Sarah was organized direct and efficient. By the second court date EVERY charge was dropped. She showed up and once again walked straight up to the DA, my case was called up first, and she told them how my case was going to be completely resolved. We were in and out in 30 minutes and I was a free agent. Everybody in the court room looked at us like they wished they were in my shoes and hired Sarah Potter. Since then I have stayed in contact with Sarah. I have gone to her when I had minor issues or documents that needed to be reviewed. I just love the heck out of her! I always keep Sarah in my corner. She is an asset and she is only going to get better as she grows in her profession. I recently sent her an email about paying off my balance, and I thanked her from the bottom of my heart. She responded, "I am glad I was able to make a difference for you. That is why I do the work that I do." I know first hand that her words are genuine. This is an attorney that you could have through life.

I hired Stuart years ago to defend my ex husband, and to this day I have conflict with my ex over…read morethe utter lies that he told him. Completely unprofessional. Total nightmare of an attorney. I would not recommend him or this firm to anyone.

Sara Rief is amazing. Sara handled every aspect of my case with the highest level of skill and…read morededication. I can not thank Hanlon and Rief enough. They treated me with respect during one of the most difficult times of my life. If you are considering working with this law firm I can only tell you that based on my experience it is the right choice to make. Thank you Sara!

I got a speeding ticket 50 in 35 . I payed him back in 2020, i got another ticket this 2022 and…read morewhen i called the courthouse they told me that the 2020 ticket the guy didn't show up twice and the case still running, i didn't receive anything from the court or from this scammer. His 2 phone number are not in use, email too. Stay away from those guys, i lost my money paying him and i need to pay extra for the ticket.

che hashim helped me out when i was harassed at work and wrongfully fired. prior to being…read morerecommended to mr. hashim i had sought out atleast 3 attorneys that turned me away fast. not interested at all. when i called che, i gave him a brief description of my case and he jumped on the band wagon. he wasted no time, he never hesitated to answer my calls and the outcome was fast and i was more than satisfied. i have referred cases to him and they also were very pleased with his professionalism and the outcome.

Chris is an extremely hard-working, conscientious attorney who really goes to bat for his clients…read more I have known and worked with Chris for a number of years and I know that he is a tireless advocate for his clients' rights. Chris takes the time to provide thorough initial consultations for prospective clients at no cost. He has excellent relationships with his clients. He is definitely not one of those lawyers who never answers his clients' phone calls or doesn't call clients back. Chris is very knowledgeable in the law and takes care to conduct legal research and investigation in order to thoroughly prepare his clients' cases. He is an attorney who fights for his clients to get the best outcome possible. Whether a client is facing a traffic infraction, driving under the influence misdemeanor charge, or serious felony case, Chris works equally hard for each and every one of his clients.

Disappointing. I left a message with his office on Wednesday morning to have Chris call me back…read moreconcerning a SF moving violation ticket. He called me back in the afternoon but I was driving and couldn't answer my cell. No message was left, so I thought he would call back. When I didn't hear back from him, I called his office back the next day and left another message. To this day, no call back. I ended up calling another lawyer for help. Yelpers, there are plenty of lawyers in SF.

I previously had false allegations against me from my soon to be ex-wife, we were in Family Court…read moreand she was making up stories that I was breaking court orders, and manipulating the sheriffs to believe her. I have had a handful of lawyers since Family Court started, Maria was my criminal lawyer, she sincerely cared about my situation and put her heart into it, she was always available whenever I needed to talk to her about the case or I was against the unknown and stressed. She got the charges dismissed, my experience with Maria is that she is A sincere lawyer with integrity. I believe that is rare in her field. She is one of a kind. If you happen to read this Maria, thank you again, you are the best!

So... this is different than a review of soup dumplings. This is serious life stuff and luckily…read moreit's not every day that you can say "this person helped keep ___ out of jail"... Without saying too much, I would like to express my gratitude to Maria for helping get through a very hard time. She is responsible, resourceful and not just knowledgeable in criminal law, but is able to communicate in both a professional manner to the authorities and to people like me, whose knowledge of "lawyer stuff" is mostly from snippets of The Good Wife. Also, she gets it, things are confusing, scary and happening really fast. She is human, and she will be honest and thorough. If you are in need, Maria is your person, I don't know how to thank her enough.

My dear friend, Jeff Adachi, San Francisco's elected Public Defender, passed away this weekend. He…read morewas 59 old. Jeff was a true champion of those who could not afford legal counsel and to those the judicial system forgot to uphold their legal rights. I just saw Jeff and his lovely wife a few months ago. He was so proud his daughter was starting Brown University. May you Rest In Peace, Jeff. https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Jeff-Adachi-s-biggest-fights-An-innocent-man-13639823.php

the public defender office are inept beginIng attorneys who do not care about the outcome of their…read morecase. some times there is a connection with the d.a.s office. in my case i gave them exculpatory pictures of the scene which they conveniently lost further they allowed the prosecutor is intentionally misrepresent the evidence to the jury in her case and closing and did not even object. i think he was intentionally trying to lose the case. did not even ask the expert whore who is an independent contractor with the d.as office how much money she made testifying. sad saps.