Outstanding Legal Representation - Highly Recommend!…read more I cannot say enough good things about Michael Cardoza and The Cardoza Law Corporation. From the very beginning of my personal injury case, it was clear that I was in the hands of a knowledgeable, experienced, and highly skilled legal team. Mr. Cardoza and his staff were not only professional and responsive, but also truly compassionate and dedicated throughout the entire process. Their expertise in personal injury law, combined with a strategic and determined approach, led to a successful outcome in my case--and I always felt informed and supported every step of the way. They went above and beyond to advocate for my rights, and their diligence and hard work made all the difference. I'm incredibly grateful for the peace of mind they've helped me achieve, and I wholeheartedly recommend The Cardoza Law Corporation to anyone in need of expert legal representation. Thank you again to Mr. Cardoza and staff. You've earned my deepest gratitude and highest recommendation. David L. Horn

I found The Cardoza Law Offices through a recommendation from a friends whose cousin is a lawyer in…read morethe Bay Area. I first met Jason, who handled my initial intake. Jason was exceptional in his communication skills throughout the long process of navigating a worrisome court case. He promptly returned any questions I had, whether by call or email, and he kept me updated on all developments in my case. His clear explanations helped me understand the legal aspects of my situation. The same thing can be said about Dani. Dani joined me in the courtroom on several occasions and exhibited professionalism in every interaction. Dani was always punctual for our meetings and court appearances, and always conducted herself with grace and confidence. Last but certainly not least, I had the pleasure of working with Michael. Seeing him work in the court room instilled me with confidence and a peace of mind, which are two of the most important things to posses when going through a stressful and anxiety ridden court case! I whole heartedly recommend the Cardoza Law Offices to anyone in need of a criminal defense lawyer, you will not regret this decision! Sincerely, Jon C.

I worked with Laura Alvarez for almost 3 years on a family court case and I highly recommend her…read morepartnership! She fought hard on my behalf and I am very satisfied with the outcome of my case.

I had a very positive experience working with this law firm. From the beginning, the entire team…read morewas attentive, professional, and extremely responsive. Communication was consistent and clear, and I never felt out of the loop at any point in the process. Lisa, in particular, stood out for her approach. She is thoughtful, direct, and genuinely cares about her clients. She took the time to explain options clearly, provided honest and realistic feedback, and helped develop strategies that felt well thought out and aligned with my goals. I appreciated that nothing was sugar-coated - the guidance was practical, grounded, and transparent. The office overall runs efficiently and with care. The team works seamlessly together and makes you feel supported throughout what can be a very stressful time. It's clear they prioritize their clients and take pride in their work. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone looking for a family law team that is professional, communicative, and truly invested in their clients outcomes.

HORRIBLE...STAY AWAY. Read Fiona's responses to bad reviews…read moreand notice that she always has "an excuse" and never truly takes responsibility. I hired Fiona because I needed to file for custody due to my Ex refusing to let me see our daughter. Fiona made poorly written declarations, filled incomplete and missing paperwork and apparently does not understand the law in which she practices. On our FIRST court date, Fiona showed up unprepared to court and got the Judge so upset that he walked off to his chambers. The Judge then handed me 23% custody and awarded Mother with primary custody of the child...DESPITE...Joint custody being the default for California. Fiona FAILED to argue the law as NO evidence was ever presented that shows me to have committed anything that would result in me having limited or reduced time with the child. Fiona FAILED to realize that there was NO FINDINGS OF FACTS that supported the Judges decision. Fiona also FAILED to argue Family Code 3170 (a) in that neither parties have attended mediation prior to this FIRST court date. Fiona Failed to properly prepare me for Mediation that followed our first Court date and the paper work that Fiona filed for my Divorce was incomplete so my divorce got stuck in limbo. Again..Fiona would only give me excuses and never took responsibility for her screwing up my case so badly. I ultimately fired Fiona and she was more than eggar to hand my case to someone else. I found out later that Fiona over charge me and I had to involve other agencies to get her to refund me what she over charged. Fiona screw up my entire case from the very beginning and causes irreparable damage to my daughter. Luckily, I found a NEW Lawyer who knew the law and could argue it. My daughter NOW lives with me because of a professional and not someone like Fiona, who in my opinion, is a horrible person that will only bleed you dry while giving you excuses.

Fiona is by far one of the most knowledgeable and passionate Family Law attorneys out there…read more She is generous, kind and understanding, and at the same time she knows where to focus her energy and attention to have a successful outcome. I consulted with her on many occasions and not only she gave me the best advice for myself and my children, but she also cared for me as a human being. I can't speak of her highly enough and hope she stays in practice for many more years to come. Thanks Fiona!

With 2 dui's literally back to back. My fiance was in a situation. I already know.... how can you…read moreget two back to back. Oooh and did I forget to mention he had one from like 7 years ago that we thought was a dry and reckless but turned out to be a wet and reckless. We had no other choice but to deal with it. I advised my fiance he would need to hire an attorney. He automatically wanted to go with the attorney with the most reviews. But I advised him he should be cautious. I called the attorney he wanted to go with and didn't get a good feeling. I called 2 other law firms and again didnt get a good feeling. I finally called Christopher and felt confident so we setup a meeting and my feeling of confidence increased. He didn't make any promises of what the outcome would be but he did leave us feeling like we made a great choice. He kept us informed and anytime we had any questions I contacted him and he got back to me quickly. I always texted him and called when needed. I know attorneys are busy in and out of court and in meetings so I didn't want to take up his time from working on cases. Christopher advised my fiance to get on the scram cam as a pre plea. This would help him in court if need be. We got the run around from the scram place. They said he needed to be sentenced first. So I contacted Christopher and he gave me a womens name. I called the scram place back and got ahold of the women Christoper referred us to. She handled everything. He always kept us informed if he was running late due to being in another court room. He negotiated and did everything he could and got my fiance the best outcome. He was facing jail time due to his prior. He was able to get one case down to a wet and wreckless, 5 days community service with half time and the other case 10 days community service, with 3 months dui class. Regular court fees. All in all I'm 100% positive we got the best outcome. He knows his stuff and will fight to get the best outcome. He will go over the D.A to speak to the supervising D.A if need be. If you are looking for an attorney who can get you the best outcome Christoper is the best. Hopefully we never need his services again. But it's good to know we know someone we trust. He is worth more than what we paid for. So call him today and thank me later

I reached out to Christopher Varnell when I needed help and he really came through. He personally…read morereturned my call right away and was professional throughout the whole process. He was very responsive (texting me back almost always instantly). To find a good lawyer who replies in a timely manner is hard enough, but to find one who TEXTS you back for every question? AMAZING! I was nervous about the process and pretty in the dark before reaching out to Christopher but he was more than willing to answer questions and walk me through everything step by step. He didn't make any guarantees on outcome, but was very knowledgeable and I left his office confident. Also smiling in the end with the outcome. He is very direct and to the point, so if you're looking for a lawyer with just buzzwords, fluff, and all-talk, he's not your guy. He's very familiar with Contra Costa Country courts and has good connections which is always a plus! If I run into anything again or I have friends who need representation , I will definitely recommend Christopher Varnell.

Aaron cares about his clients, will go above and beyond, and communicate fully with you every step…read moreof the way!

If I could give negative stars I would. Know that this comes from a professional licensed person…read moreand these are just the facts. DO NOT CALL BEN KEIZER. This completely unprofessional dude came highly recommended from an attorney I was already working with. So I felt comfortable calling them. As a licensed professional, this hearing and criminal charge was a big deal and could have had huge impacts on my life and career. I spoke to him on a Monday or a Tuesday and I had a hearing scheduled for the following Monday. He wanted the entire fee upfront. I simply didn't have all of it. I told him I could give him a substantial down payment and could pay him the entire fee within a couple weeks. He explained how he had such respect for my profession as he had worked in my field in the past. He assured me he was with me and was going to help me. He told me he would call my by the end of the week with a payment arrangement he would accept. So I relaxed. I didn't call anyone else. By Friday I hadn't heard from him. I was very anxious but I just trusted he would keep his word. After all, he was a recommendation from another attorney with whom I liked and had experience with. On Saturday, I tried to call his office because I had received no communication from his office whatsoever. No calls. No emails. Nothing. So I was able to find another attorney on a weekend who took my case and she was amazing. This guy began calling me Monday morning at the same time the hearing was taking place. He did not do what he said. He lied to me. He ignored my situation. His communication is so unprofessional that it is non-existent. If you value yourself, your case, your money, your time, and your respect, run as fast as you can away from this law firm!!

Paid over 25k for no traction within my case. I would not recommend this law firm…read more They charged me for picking up court documents when I paid for them and dropped them off to the office myself. The lawyer could barely remember my name half the time. The paralegal spelt my name wrong on documents submitted to court. I needed discovery to be done on the other party and this place didn't get it done. If I were you, I would look into other law firms.

Scammer. Does anything but what they are asked. Had dealings with the son. Tim Langley, he wrote…read morethe wrong findings after we went to court. The total opposite of what I agreed and asked for before the court sent the minutes over. Once the minutes were sent by the judge he than call the court reporter stating that she made a mistake instead of fixing his mistake. Did not do what was best for me and my daughter when I had all the evidence I needed. Stay away. Does not no law. He use the fact his father owns the law firm to get you in but all the while is just after money.

Very friendly and helpful. He was very honest and understanding. If in need of a lawyer definitely…read moreworth a call .

Really knowledgeable, kind, responsive. Great communicator and very fair objective advice. Above…read moreand beyond.

This review is way overdue. I had a very complicated divorce case 4 years ago. I knew very little…read moreabout family law in CA & consulted a few other lawyers that were awful (one even ghosted me). Simon Law was the last one I consulted, and Selam answered all my questions and gave me specific instructions to help settle my case. She also is very knowledgeable and empathetic. Long story short, she helped settle my case in a little less than a year and I literally cried tears of joy! The paralegal, Callista, was also super helpful and prompt with the electronic documents. I highly recommend Simon Law and Selam to assist you with your case. Could never thank you enough, Simon Law team!

David is top tier in his profession. After my first visit with David it was clear to me that he…read moreconducts buisness based on integrity and confidence.i highly recomend David before anyone else in the world. I dont have enough time or room to explain all tge good things he has done for my family but he went well over what is expected or agreed upon for no other reasons than being a good person and wanting to help. Its rare to find people nowadays you can trust in especially business wise so if you are reading this I wish you luck if you don't have simon law in your corner because you will need it