I filled out their form for a tax audit situation. Chris called me and left me a VM, text, and an…read moreemail for a follow-up. I called him back and he was so sweet, kind, and a great listener. He really gave sound advice and was upfront about the costs to work with them. My audit was too small to justify the cost, BUT I would've paid for their services if my audit was in the tens and thousands. I really appreciate you, Chris. You really helped us out today and took the stress away by giving me the steps - which were way easier than I thought. Thanks for making it simple to understand.

We met with Andrea Cisneros Valdez, who is knowledgeable, resourceful and meticulous. She gave us…read moresolid advice about all of our international tax questions. She explained complicated matters in a simple way, making the legal knowledge accessible to us.

I met Ashley Teague a few years ago while looking for an estate planning attorney. Of the…read moreattorneys we contacted she was most responsive and friendly. We had a lot of questions and it took us a while to make our final plans but she was very helpful, patient and informative along the way. Over the years I've had to ask Ashley questions and she's been able to assist me with other legal matters. In my current profession, I work with lawyers on a regular basis and Ashley is one of my favorite. She is very detail oriented and easy to work with. I would recommend Teague Law to any friends that have estate planning needs.

I have worked with Ashley many times. She is a very knowledgeable and thorough as a estate planning…read moreor probate attorney. She is quick to respond to clients, and always has a great attitude. Customer Service is her main focus. Always giving her clients amazing service. I highly recommend her.

My wife and I worked with Brianna for trust planning as we purchased a new home. She was excellent…read more Her level of communication was the best, and she walked us through the process. She was very accommodating and also kept us on track as we navigated everything we were working on! She worked quickly and got everything taken care of.

Amazing attorney has helped me and several of my colleagues with our Trust documents. I highly…read morerecommend her. I don't recommend any other attorney when it comes to all things related to Trust . She's very personable and professional.

The team at Lancier is top notch. This is my second time setting up a living trust so I have the…read moreprevious experience to compare with confidence. Very friendly, thorough, progressional, and caring. My wife and I feel relieved to know our assets are protected correctly.

I wanted to discuss a unique situation as my estate includes out of state real estate and sought…read moreadvise on how to best be protected from expensive and nightmarish probate costs and delays and the tax advantages of having a living trust. After speaking with an estate planning attorney at the firm, I was left very impressed by the depth of knowledge, patience and commitment to understanding the unique issues presented. They took the time to throroughly explain and answer my myriad of questions. I also liked that their only focus is estate planning and so I'd recommend to anyone to consider for their estate planning needs.

Working with Hoffman & Forde -- specifically Mike Dicks -- was one of the most frustrating…read moreprofessional experiences I've ever had. My sister and I hired the firm to represent us in a construction defect case involving our home. At first, our case was assigned to a junior attorney. When that attorney left the firm, Mike Dicks took over. From that point on, the entire process became far more stressful and chaotic than it needed to be. Instead of feeling like our attorney was advocating for us, it constantly felt like we were being pressured, dismissed, or talked down to. Any time we asked questions or pushed back on changes, we were treated as if we were the problem. One of the most maddening patterns was being told that parts of the settlement agreement were "final." We were repeatedly told we could not make further changes. Then the defense would make additional changes anyway, and suddenly those changes were allowed. When we asked questions about those changes, we were told we were jeopardizing the deal. This happened over and over again and created constant confusion about what was actually finalized and what wasn't. Another major issue was the lack of attention to detail. We provided extensive documentation of the problems with our house, including photos and written descriptions. Despite that, several critical issues were not properly addressed in the settlement scope. My sister repeatedly had to review and redline documents herself just to correct errors or omissions that should have been caught by our attorney. A perfect example involves two large floor-to-ceiling windows. Multiple experts who walked through the house suspected those windows were leaking, but we did not yet have clear documentation of water intrusion. Then, right around the time we were being pushed to sign earlier versions of the settlement agreement, a storm came through. During that storm my sister was able to record water visibly running down the inside of one of the windows. Despite that evidence, those windows were still not included in the final settlement scope, even though they were clearly part of the water intrusion issues affecting the property. The office also seemed extremely disorganized. We were asked multiple times for documents we had already provided. Outdated versions of the settlement agreement were circulated and referred to as the final version. At times it genuinely felt like no one was carefully reviewing the documents being sent to us. We were also repeatedly told the defendants were essentially insolvent and that we needed to accept the settlement because there was no money to pursue. When we asked how that determination had been made, the only documentation referenced was a financial disclosure sheet completed by the defendant himself listing limited assets. We were never informed if the actual business's financial records had been reviewed. Throughout all of this, the firm's partner, Daniel Forde, was copied on many of the communications but never stepped in to address the obvious problems. To be clear, the construction work that is now being completed at the property has addressed many of the defects. In fact, the damage turned out to be so extensive that the contractors ultimately ended up doing far more work than what was originally contemplated in the settlement. But that outcome came despite the legal representation, not because of it. What should have been professional legal guidance instead turned into months of unnecessary stress, confusion, and frustration. Far too often it felt like we were the ones doing the detailed review work while also paying legal fees. If you are considering hiring Hoffman & Forde, I strongly recommend asking very direct questions about who will actually handle your case and how closely documents will be reviewed before anything is finalized. Our experience with Mike Dicks was chaotic, exhausting, and deeply disappointing.

We hired Hoffman & Forde to represent us in a construction defect case involving our home…read more Initially, we were assigned a junior attorney. After that attorney left the firm, the senior attorney on the case, Mike Dicks, took over. From that point forward, the experience deteriorated significantly. My sister and I genuinely dreaded seeing Mike's name appear in our inbox. Interactions with him were consistently stressful, confusing, and unproductive. Instead of feeling like our attorney was advocating for us, we often felt pressured, dismissed, or talked down to. One of the biggest problems was communication and consistency. Mike frequently declared things "final" instead of asking for our input. Later, the defense would make additional changes and those changes would suddenly be allowed. When we asked questions or pushed back, we were told we were jeopardizing the deal or creating problems. This happened repeatedly and made an already stressful legal process even more frustrating. Another major issue was the lack of attention to detail and organization. Despite providing extensive documentation and photos of the defects in our home, several important items were not properly addressed in the settlement scope. We repeatedly had to review and redline documents ourselves to correct errors or omissions that should have been caught by our attorney. At one point, outdated versions of the settlement agreement kept being circulated and referred to as the final version. Despite raising concerns, the version that ultimately ended up executed still reflected earlier drafts that had known issues. In addition, two large floor-to-ceiling windows that we had documented leaking with video evidence were not included in the settlement scope. Repairing those windows could cost tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket, despite being verbally agreed upon during mediation. Another troubling issue involved the claim that the defendants were essentially insolvent. When we asked how that conclusion was reached, we were told that the defense provided a financial disclosure sheet completed by the defendant himself listing a house owned by his wife. Despite the defendant owning a construction business, our attorneys did not obtain the financial records or tax returns of the business owned by the defendant. That left us with serious questions about how the insolvency conclusion was reached. The office also appeared extremely disorganized. We were asked multiple times for documents we had already provided, including basic tax information, and there were frequent email exchanges correcting mistakes or clarifying issues that should have been handled internally. What made the experience especially concerning was that the firm's partner, Daniel Forde, was copied on many of these communications but never stepped in to address the issues. To be clear, the construction work that is now being completed at our house has ultimately addressed many of the defects. In fact, because the damage to the house turned out to be more extensive than anticipated, the defendants ended up doing significantly more work than what was originally contemplated in the settlement. That is one of the few silver linings in an otherwise extremely frustrating process. However, the legal representation itself was disappointing. We expected an attorney who would carefully review documents, communicate clearly, and advocate for our interests. Instead, we often felt like we were the ones doing the detailed review work ourselves while also paying for legal services. If you are considering hiring Hoffman & Forde, I would strongly encourage you to ask detailed questions about who will actually handle your case and how closely documents and settlement terms will be reviewed before anything is finalized. Our experience with Mike Dicks was disorganized, stressful, and far below the level of professionalism we expected when hiring legal counsel.

Do you have a narcissist husband or ex? If so, this is your attorney! My ex used the court system…read moreto over litigate to financially harm me and break me down. Ms Perez dealt with him along with his narc attorney with class and facts. She is completely focused on keeping finances low while attacking the opposing counsel with facts. She has high integrity and respect for my growing issues in court. I would highly recommend Ms Perez if you have a high conflict case and are struggling with finances. I am so proud that she is representing me!!

Attorney Perez and Paralegal Heather is the epitome of quality, professionalism and diligence…read more I am so pleased that I was able to find Attorney Perez, not only was she punctual, but there was never a point in time where I had to wonder what was going on with my case or what was the best option to go forward with. She is super affordable for the level of services that she gives which exceeds excellence. She allowed a space for me to ask any questions that I had no matter how small or large they may have been, I am completely thankful to have her on my team and working on my case. If I know anyone who has a need for the type of legal services that she provides, I will definitely be recommending her hands-down. Her office is in San Diego, but she handled my case here in Riverside and did not miss a beat on anything. I am confident that no matter where you are in southern California this attorney can meet and exceeded your needs. You are in great hands with Attorney Perez, and rest, assured if she says that she will do something her and her Paralegal Heather will deliver !

My family used Conscious Legal to set up a trust and will. Their process was extremely…read morecomprehensive and family centered. Not only were all our questions answered, the step by step process they have created really makes things user friendly. No one ever wants to talk about what happens if the worst happens, and Alana and Liz made it so comfortable. I highly recommend their services.

I was looking for an experienced estate planning attorney who was able to throughly explain all of…read morethe many options to me about how to plan for my future, and that of my clients. Alanna is not only through, but thoughtful and approaches with a holistic explanation and all of the options to fully plan for the future. I recommend her highly!

One could not ask for an attorney more knowledgeable and pleasant to work with than Anne Rudolph…read more joni S

Anne Rudolph represented me and a family member on a matter and she was amazing. She offered…read moregenuine and exceptional advice and was very realistic when answering all our questions. She was professional and kind and she informed of us of any communication with the other party and laid out our choices in a realistic fashion and did not offer "pie in the sky" possibilities. We were very impressed with her knowledge of case law and what we could expect at each step. We would recommend her without hesitation.