I worked with Arlene a few years ago when my custody case first began. At the beginning, I felt…read morevery confident hiring her. I believed there was significant evidence supporting my position, and based on our initial conversations, I expected aggressive and effective representation. Unfortunately, my experience was very different. I drained my savings and accumulated credit card debt paying legal fees, but I was extremely disappointed with the representation I received. I understand now, after years of dealing with custody court, that obtaining anything other than 50/50 custody can be extremely difficult. My issue is not simply that I didn't receive the outcome I wanted. My issue is that the representation I experienced did not match the expectations I felt had been set when I hired her. I was particularly disappointed by her professionalism and preparation during the Zoom court appearance I attended with her. After spending a significant amount of money, I was ultimately told that I should essentially accept the 50/50 arrangement. I ended the attorney-client relationship after only one court date, having accumulated debt that took me years to recover from. That experience made me extremely hesitant to hire another family-law attorney. I eventually did so for a more recent custody matter, and the difference has been night and day. My current attorney is equally, if not more, expensive, but I feel informed, represented, and that meaningful work is being done on my case. That comparison is ultimately what prompted me to come back and write this review. Family-law cases are already emotionally and financially exhausting. Based solely on my own experience, I would not hire Arlene again. What was most upsetting was that I believed I understood the strategy and what she intended to fight for when I retained her. It was only after our court appearance went badly that her position seemed to completely change, and I was suddenly being told I should simply accept 50/50. Had that been the advice and expectation communicated to me from the beginning, I would not have spent the amount of money I did pursuing the case with her.

For the past 15 years, I have relied on Arlene Kock for exceptional guidance in marriage and family…read morelaw matters, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Her advice is consistently clear, strategic, and easy to understand, and her billing is always fair and transparent. The teamwork within her office is truly impressive -- organized, responsive, and professional at every level -- which makes even high-conflict and complex cases feel steady and well handled. I have confidently referred people to Arlene over the years because I know they will receive thoughtful counsel, strong advocacy, and real experience behind every decision. With more than 40 years in the field, her depth of knowledge is extraordinary, and her hourly rate represents tremendous value for the level of expertise she delivers. If you want seasoned, steady, and highly skilled representation, Arlene Kock is outstanding. Simply the best!

No ethics, willing to run up endless hours and bills over any issue, bad judgment. They ran up…read morealmost the entire best case settlement amount in legal bills, lied in legal documents, and did not accept countless offers that would have been much better than the embarrassingly pathetic settlement they got. They also significantly increase conflict between their clients and their clients partners to the point that no future relationship is possible. If you want to overpay and lose, choose Winter & Ross.

Coming across Mindy was a life-altering event; she resolved the longest, ugliest, most wasteful,…read moreridiculous family law fiasco in San Mateo County history . . . . . in exactly ONE DAY as mediator. She cut through all the bullshit and lunatic posturing from the other side (it had gone on for 16 YEARS) and got everything settled with an enforceable MOU. It has been nearly four years since we asked her to mediate and I promise, I'd be dead from stress if not for MIndy's work. Warning: She is a tough cookie and takes no bullshit, so be prepared to get the blunt truth with zero sugar coating. The reason I write this is a close friend just emerged from a similar lunatic situation and - aside from sending flowers - never got a chance to thank her for saving my life and family from financial and emotional collapse. Mindy is in a class by herself. Not cheap, but there is no padding and churning the file, just straight to the objective . . . . . it is astonishing how good it feels when the bleeding suddenly stops.

Do NOT hire this attorney unless you want to get screwed over. Her work is subpar, she is…read moreunresponsive if if suits her, and she will STEAL your money. I hired her as my divorce attorney and she was supposed to complete the QDRO. More than one year later she still did not get it set up and I finally took over and finally got it done. I asked for my retainer back over a year ago and she strategically avoids answering any of my emails. Her mailing addresses listed online on her website are no longer valid (certified letters I sent to her were returned as undeliverable). As of today I am still waiting for my $4K retainer back. I am tired of waiting and will contact the bar tomorrow as well as the BBB.

Normally don't leave reviews, but I had to for this one. Everyone knows that divorce isn't easy and…read morethere isn't much information out there in terms of guiding you. Started with watching Cristins videos on YouTube, then once I watched them gave her office a call. Spoke to Josh on the phone who was wonderful enough to give me more information on a complete different route than the videos, that would save me time and money. Just want to say they were amazing, both Cristin and Josh with the information given to me. When going through these things all you want is a little help and guidance and let me tell you, they did just that!!!!

Renee Ross is smart and experienced! It's always a pleasure to talk with her and I value her…read moreopinions.

My experience with Ross Family Law could not have been more different than the experience outlined…read moreby the reviewer below. From day one, until the conclusion of my multi-year divorce process, I found Renee Ross (and Darien Meyer) to be top-notch legal professionals. Smart. Ethical. Hardworking. Detail oriented. My divorce was complicated. We were deconstructing a life with young children, a family home and co-owned businesses. The process was made even more complex by the incompetence of my ex-spouse's attorney and his general unavailability. Our divorce process had stalled (for years). To move us forward, I needed an intelligent attorney who was dedicated, organized and brilliant in the courtroom (when/if needed). Going to court is expensive. And, while Renee truly is a dynamo in the courtroom, she also encouraged us to participate in mediation and helped us to avoid the expense of court when possible. My experience in working with Renee's staff was also excellent. I communicated regularly with her Paralegal and her Legal Assistants who handled the mounds of paperwork and forms that were required as part of my divorce. I was glad that Renee had such a competent staff to handle these components of the process so that she could focus her legal acumen on strategically resolving challenging issues and negotiating on my behalf. While my sincere hope for my friends and family is that they never need services of a family lawyer... Should they ever need a referral, I will highly recommend the services of Renee Ross and her associates.

Absolutely amazing. I had stan who is sadly no longer there but this firmed helped me out so much…read moreduring the worst period of my life. It's expensive but worth every penny. I'm in the coast guard and I would recommend to any one of my fellow coasties.

I thought very hard about writing this review, but I do feel other people ought to be warned. I am…read morea trans woman, and I wanted to hire a lawyer to do my name / gender change forms. I googled and found that Levine Family Law advertises this service. They charged, as I recollect, $3500. The forms went in fine, but then I waited for months for the court order to be entered. At first they said six weeks, but the timeline kept slipping. I started having calls with Levine asking what was happening--they said the SF court was backed up and that it would take time. But it became clear that they did not have a direct line to the courthouse and had a very difficult time getting hold of human beings over there: they were essentially blind. I asked for a call with my lawyer, Stan, but was informed he had left the practice (nobody had told me). I had a call with the office manager Katie, and she basically told me I'd just have to wait. It was very nice and all, but she said I just needed to wait. I live about 20 min drive from the courthouse, so after that call I got so frustrated I got in my car, and I went to the courthouse. There was no line at the records office. They pulled my application, and the clerk said he'd put it on the top of the stack on Monday. By Tuesday, my name/change order was granted, and I had my certified copies. What makes me angry is that I was repeatedly told that the courthouse was busy and, essentially, incompetent, but actually every interaction I've had with them, whether for this or for other records requests, has been prompt and efficient. There is almost never a line; they are very helpful in answering questions. It has become clear to me that Levine Family Law merely scapegoats the courthouse, and that the true issue is their inability to get anyone there on the phone. In the USA, we don't hire lawyers merely to fill out forms--we hire them to shepherd us through the legal process. Levine family law certainly would never be as cavalier about the fate of a child custody or divorce decree--it is only their trans clients that they leave to fend for themselves, twisting in the wind for months. It is unconscionable to charge people $3500 and then be unwilling to take twenty minutes to, say, show up at the courthouse and make sure the decree actually gets entered. If you're not willing to do what it takes to get the decree granted, please don't offer it as a service. As it is, I have no doubt that if I'd filled out the forms myself and gone to the courthouse on my own, I'd have gotten everything done much quicker and more cheaply. I want to reiterate that the forms they filed were apparently fine, but they had absolutely no orientation to actually following up with the court. No doubt they will respond to say that they did their job when they filed the forms. But I was advised by Stan specifically that he was going to be in my corner, following up on these forms. When a firm charges for this service, they are charging for peace of mind--the idea that they will handle everything. If all you want is someone to file forms, maybe this law office is fine, but if you want someone who will make sure the decree actually gets granted, you shouldn't go with them.

I had cherie Davis representing me in my divorce and child custody and mediation. Cherie was…read morewonderful. She took care of every aspect and I was granted primary custody of my daughter. She also resolved all aspects of my divorce too. I was quite happy with her and she's a wonderful attorney! I want to thank her as it was years ago and my daughter is grown and great. It all worked out and even my ex I has no problems with because I still allowed him to be w his daughter as he is her father thru 2 years of age til 18 when she became a adult. It was a scary time for me as I was young but having cherie on my side w my daughter being my main thing over anything! Cherie provided me w honesty integrity and a sense of YOUR NOT ALONE. Thank you Kimberly De Lima. P.S. SHE WAS NOT EXPENSIVE I WAS STRUGGLING BUT SHE MADE IT AFFORDABLE! GOD BLESS HER!

I hired Cherie T Davis I had her for 5 months $$$55.000 later I had nothing to show for... a lot…read moreof letters back and forth nonsense she took a lot of Vacations we would go to ZOOM COURT and nothing was ever done I think we went 3 times pushed out 2 mo or more each time then she would tell me everytime she didn't want to piss off the JUDGE....I really regret hiring her I was very frustrated with her....I then got a Fabulous Attorney that did more for me in a month then Cherie did in 5 mo look around.....If you want horrible stick with herBIG BIG BIG RIP OFF

We have been calling multiple firms all day, trying to find the right type of Lawyer that we needed…read morefor a case. I spoke to Chris and he was super helpful - he helped walk me through the State Bar of California website and help me find the right type of layer for our case. Thank you Chris! The professionalism and friendliness speaks volume about this firm.

super professional service - extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with for all things relating…read moreto family law - highly recommend Ferreyra Law Group!

I am writing to formally express my dissatisfaction with the legal services provided by this firm…read moreregarding my divorce case. This is a difficult process, and unfortunately, the lack of professional handling of my matter has made the situation significantly more challenging. I feel that my case has been managed in an unprofessional and disorganized manner. Despite having paid for your services, I believe the firm has failed to meet its obligations and has not provided the level of representation I expected. Key aspects of my case have been neglected, and I felt that the firm has effectively dropped the ball on several critical requirements. Now I am in a deeper predicament than when I first started... Please save yourself and do not think of even hiring this firm. Sincerely, AMA

I was taken care of very well with this firm. Very dedicated and intelligent team. Yvonne is a…read morecaring and seasoned attorney who looks out for the best interest of her client.