it was not my idea to hire East Bay and Daniel as my former wife did this on her own and i was not…read moresure was needed. I'm now very happy she did this as we had some things we needed articulated in paperwork and were able to communicate easily through him despite me being a little irritable initially. Everything was done correctly as we both wanted and divorce finalized without incident by court. Thanks Daniel.

How do I write a significant review that comes through to you all when you are in your time of…read moreneed? A truly dark time that revisits when you've gone through a horrible divorce and it continues as times as your children get older? Last night, I that dark time return in a Notice of Hearing filing which was received down to the wire from the court date. The filing looked "wrong" yet you must respond for court as they don't accept excuses. In the dark night, I email out to Daniel what to do?!!! First thing in the early morning, what do I see?!! An email response from Daniel. And in his normal, calm manner he tells me what I can do - step-by-step. I can do this now because Daniel is there for me and with me. Divorce is hard enough as it is but I've been on this road for a way long time due to kids being involved. When it's a bad divorce, it carries through because you share kids. You need an attorney in family law who is calm and stable enough to guide you when the darkness hits. I am so blessed Daniel is there for me. I can do this because he's there to guide me.

I would go elsewhere…read more Go to a mediator with assistance from a lawyer to get the same result for a fraction of the cost, or go to a lawyer that can help get you more than the standard. Pros: - 30K for 1 year, 9 months is on the cheaper end for divorce costs. This is for minimal back and forth, agreed upon most everything. - Filed initial petition for divorce within a week. - Divorce finalized relatively quickly (7 months). It just took longer due to 401k asset division which can only be done once divorce is finalized. - Didn't try to waste money or time on things they didn't think I could get anyway. Con: - Uploaded so many financial documents just to use the calculator at the end. - Made a mistake for using bonus table - 20K income discrepancy in favor of my ex. - 401K lawyer they referred me to made a 30K mistake - forgot to remove my balance from prior to marriage, in favor of my ex. - Didn't really fight on my behalf. Ex: When I wanted to use the car purchase price as it was bought just a few months prior for asset division - response was - we can't really do that. - Didn't really give any good options / solutions on things that mattered. Ex: More time with kid - response is standard is 2-2-3. I actually ended up coming up with a schedule that gave me more time while still legally meeting 50/50 standard. Decide your priorities, and if your ex is more or less willing to work with you - go mediation + lawyer route. Or go for a lawyer who has experience getting more than the standard, and ask for examples. Tricky part is making sure they're not just dragging out the legal process to get more $$.

They were supposed to help me defend against a restraining order for kicking the door of my family…read morehome with my flip flops on. My ex used to throw things at me and call me cunt and cocksucker. He lied about me abusing him to court and this firm didn't do their job of getting a restraining order against my ex. This firm did not address the police report showing I had not harmed my ex. The judge ruled against me based on my ex just saying I hit him in the face and police came but the report says no such thing happened. I spent 60k or more asking this firm for help. I ended up with a restraining order and lost my kids. This firm told me they could handle my divorce otherwise and the attorney who was handling it ignored my requests repeatedly and dismissed my concerns and did not explain or discuss a plan for how to get thru the case. I fired them because I was going broke. I would avoid asking for help here. One paralegal also spoke in the most condescending way to me. This law firm also would go along with what my ex's lawyer wanted and sometimes not even tell me they were doing that. It was really disturbing. I'm a woman and brown and have less money than my millionaire ex. I don't feel this firm had any goal to help me get any rights in divorce. Any rights I asked for help with regarding protection from my abusive ex were minimized by court hearings and I regret asking for attorneys to help.

Henry helped me after my divorce when my ex sued for additional support. He was more than helpful…read more He takes time to talk through the issues and gives excellent advice. His billing is more than fair. Highly recommended.

I highly recommend McDeavitt Law. Mr. Mcdeavitt and Kelly are professional, work with integrity and…read morewere always available when I needed advice and guidance in a legal separation case. They were patient through the process, gave me sound advice and guidance, allowed and encouraged me to proceed at my own pace which made the settlement process easier and more amicable for both parties. Their charges for their service were reasonable and appropriate. Thank You Juergen R.

I attempted to use this office to mediate a divorce. Nice people but Mr. McDeavitt set financial…read moreexpectations in my now ex-wife's mind that were unrealistic. As a result, I had to hire an attorney and go to court in attempt to land a fair outcome. This office extended the process and ultimately cost me a lot of money. Avoid!

James is the best!! He comes from the planet of Honest!…read more James is very well versed in the goings on and dynamics of many legal needs. He's got the pulse of what's happening, which makes him an outstanding attorney. He's always keeping monetary costs as low as possible. He's down-to-earth, super responsive and an upright individual. I went to USC Law then education. I have never used an attorney and have done all my own legal work. I knew I had a matter beyond me, and called James. Beyond a great mitigated outcome for us, it feels so good knowing we are supporting a wonderful family man and community member. He's a pillar of our Pleasanton Community.

I started going through a divorce Summer of 2015 and contacted James P. White. My work place was…read morevery close to his office and that was the reason I approached him. It was plain luck to find an attorney with so much integrity, eager to resolve issues, common sense, and knowledge of the law. My case was a Move Away trial. This is a very significant problem as the outcome would affect the lives of my children and many people around them. James advised me that it will be a long process, which it was. He carefully evaluated my citation and told me that we have a chance but there are many unknowns that could affect the court decision. The opposing council was the exact opposite of James. She wanted to fight about everything and seemed to have no intentions on resolving any issues. The trial ended up being five half day court sessions long. James kept me sane and always gave me an intelligent and logical advice. He told me what we could do and what the possible outcomes would be. Dealing with none sense is very difficult and frustrating. Going to court with the opposing counsel was a nerve-racking experience. We never knew what kind of dirt she would through at us. James had to often respond to her allegations on the fly and I was amazed by his thought process and calm and clear responses. For trial, he was very well prepared and his organizational skills are excellent. I am glad it is over and the outcome was in my favor. In summary James is an outstanding attorney and if you ever have to go through a such difficult process, he will have your best interests by heart. Thank you, James!

I highly recommend to not hire Ms Joe Garvin who is dishonest and overcharged for my case but did…read morehelp nothing. She is a scammer. Everytime she represented at the court for my case which took 30 minutes, sometimes an hour but she charged me 4 hours, and I asked her to gave me invoices of the history bills so that I would give to the judge but she didn't do entirely history bills , just did apart because she over charged me and the amount of money was double to compare with my history bills. When she was at the court, the judge asked her some questions, she couldn't answer and didn't remember that was so bad. This lady didn't care your case, just care your money. Finally, Ms Joe Garvin charged my case $40.000 plus but did not help anything waste of my money. Please stay away from this laywer who is evil, just wants money, no experiences and overcharged way too much money. I wish I give 0 star.

First off let me say that I've been in and out of family court for the past 2 years. I felt as…read morethough I was fighting a losing battle until I found Zoe in January of this year 2023. All hail the family court law gods I have found my saving grace. Zoe is bad ass, I only wish I had found her sooner. She's the person you want and NEED on your side. She's representing me in family court and child support. I finally feel at ease and my voice and concerns are being heard. Zoe, listens and then goes on the attack. She's aggressive, professional, and knows her shit. She's worth every penny you invest. I'm an over thinker so I'm always either texting, emailing and she's right there responding in no time putting my worries at ease. Her and her staff have taken care of everything I've needed going into court from filing to putting together my depositions. I would recommend her to anyone who needs help navigating their way through the court system. I thought at one point I could do it alone having been going through it for a while. That wasn't the case I was lacking the knowledge of the system. Zoe still is representing me a whole 8 months later and there's finally light at the end of the tunnel, thanks to her and her staff. Im very blessed and grateful all that you have done for me and my children.

Do Not do your Trust legal advice this Dan. He is Rude!!! Not helpful!!! toxic !! And very…read moredisrespectful. I worked with him over 9 yrs ago on a trust. Called for advice and help. He was so Rude to me I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Do your research on who you are dealing with he's is just the WORST unfortunately I have to give him 1 star for my review he deserves 0

I was referred to Dan Quane by a friend who, like me, appreciates quality of work, efficiency, and…read moreprofessionalism. Both Dan and Darcy met all of my expectations with their organized approach and attention to detail! I worked with Dan to update my trust, will, power of attorney and health directive. I had a general outline in mind which, through great listening skills, he turned into legal documents that will stand the test of time. I had also pondered tax implications surrounding my decisions, and to my pleasant surprise, Dan was also versed in this (a masters in Taxation). He is a wealth of information and this process was seamless and not as costly as I'd anticipated (less than my original trust created 25 years ago--and Dan re-wrote everything from scratch not just updated what I already had). I would highly recommend Dan Quane for your trust needs.

Chris walked me through my divorce and is probably the most professional person I've ever dealt…read morewith. My ex and the court took forever but he didn't miss a thing. Patients of a saint. Knows the law and the courts, gave me clear options and recommendations in layman's terms.

Chris is a great resource with family law and I would highly recommend him for divorce and custody…read morematters. He is always looking out for his client's needs and is very professional and easy to work with.