When searching for an attorney to help my nephew get his record cleared after spending nearly a…read moreyear incarcerated and over 10 years as a registered felon, we used the AVVO website and Google to find attorneys with the highest ratings. We spent about a month searching and interviewing candidate attorneys, and in the end Mr. Coniglio came out at the top for my newphew's particular scenario. We just received the news that the motions that Mr. Coniglio and his team presented to the court were granted. He was extremely professional, efficient and cost effective and he operates with the utmost integrity. Additionally, as a retired software exec who has led numerous tech companies, I am very particular when it comes to detailed / technical writing, and I knew we were in good hands when I didn't have even a single edit suggestion for the motions that Mr. Coniglio and team drafted (a rarity for me). I highly recommend John Coniglio and his team.

John Coniglio and his team are the best! Great customer service and always on top of it. Always…read morekeep you updated with your case and they have your back! They know what they are doing and will get the job done and dismiss the case! Easy to work with!

Sam is literally a life saver. I can't recommend him enough. Going through a divorce and custody…read morecase was the most stressful experiences of my life, and he guided me thorugh it far better than I ever could have hoped. He is incredibly responsive and consistently thoughtful in explaining my options and what to expect at each step. I never felt rushed or just like another case; he took the time to really listen and understand what mattered most to me and my family. Beyond being a skilled attorney, he was genuinely kind and compassionate, which made a huge difference in an emotional time and was always available when I needed clarity or reassurance. Most importantly he is completely trustworthy, I never doubted he was acting in my family's best interest & his advice let to better outcomes that I ever thought possible. Sam is one of those rare people who embodies everything you want in an expert and confidant. There simply is no one better.

Sam was a highly effective lawyer for us. He helped create exactly the outcome we needed, without…read moreneeding to go to court. Amazing bedside manner, always calm, friendly, sympathetic, and with some humor here and there to lighten the mood. For context, our case involved consumer law and digital property, a dispute with a provider of cloud file storage that had deleted our account without sufficient notice. We contacted many lawyers for help and it seems unthinkable in 2026 but so many of them said they just had no idea about digital property. Or the ones who did have expertise were only interested in defending a big company not helping the little guy. Not only did Sam confidently take on our case but he had excellent advice about open source software that would help us be more self-reliant in the future so we're not as exposed to the whims of cloud providers.

Excellent Service. Ryan Murphy has certainly earned his 5 star reviews. He made the entire process…read morevery simple and entirely hands off. He got my case diverted/dismissed while patiently answering all of my questions (often more than once) to give me that warm and fuzzy feeling. As he'll tell you himself, he likes to win, but he also cares about his clients and their well-being. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

Ryan Murphy helped me get through a difficult time and was an effective advocate for my case…read more Highly recommend.

Daniel was really helpful and responded in a timely manner. Thanks again for your assistance.read more

Great Estate Planning Support!!!…read more I moved from out of state and had to have all of my estate planning documents updated per California law. Daniel Hollingsworth came highly recommended from friends, and I was able to quickly pass him my expired estate/trust documents to 1) make them CA-compliant and 2) also insert my own needed updates to reflect my current estate situation. After he had a chance to review my expired estate plan, I met with Daniel; he explained the differences between my previous state's laws and CA law, the changes he recommended and the rationale for each change. I found his opinions to be very insightful and appreciated the examples and scenarios he gave me to consider for each change. Daniel really put me at choice--and I felt I really understood my choices. I appreciated his explanations and the professionalism he exhibited in dealing with some touchy/feely family considerations too. Daniel and his staff quickly turned around my estate plan, and then he met with me and my young adult daughter so that I could sign off the final documents. He made the sign off quick for me, and yet very understandable for my daughter, who is one of my trustees. He also offered to do the same walk-through of documents for my adult son (also a trustee, but unavailable that day)--and it was so helpful to have everyone feel competent and confident in executing the estate plan together. I recommend Daniel for anyone who needs an estate plan/trust.  It was a night/day difference between his support and my previous experience out-of-state--and motivated me to write this recommendation. In fact, I'm referring my brother to him, as he is in the same process and I know Daniel is someone he can trust and depend on. Laura -- Pacific Grove

We are having some issues with our apartment. I had called 3 other attorneys today…read more Mike answered the phone and gave me a 30 minutes consultation for free. I was able to ask questions and explore my issues with him. Thank you!!

Forget the stereo typical all lawyers are lying scum bags…read more Mike actually is honest . I've been using him for eight years and this is after nearly forty years of business . I've had lots of lawyers ,some good some bad. I can say this if Mike accepts you and you do what he asks , he knows he can and will win . He won't take you just to get some money . He is driven to win period .

Eviction is a specialty. Knowledgeable, responsive, timely help without attitude. Fees are within…read morereason.

I had interviewed at least a handful of lawyers by the time I came across Steven Andre. He was one…read moreof only two lawyers who actually displayed genuine empathy for my situation, and was the only one that didn't leave me feeling further victimized upon hearing price quotes. While I didn't realize this at the time, turns out I was actually well equipped with the tools to fight this case on my own- I just needed a little coaching in regards to the legal system and as cheesy as it sounds, simply needed to hear that someone believed me. My story was one that I am sure countless women can relate to- I was facing an opponent whom had been emotionally/ mentally abusive to the point where I was suffering from rather severe PTSD, which strongly impacted my ability to accurately explain the nightmare I was dealing with. On top of this, I felt pretty powerless and completely failed by a system that I always had been told would protect me. One of the worst things I had faced during my ordeal was being written off as the stereotypical 'hysterical or crazy woman' upon attempting to relay my almost unbelievable experience (which quite honestly I expect to see made into a Dateline NBC episode or a Netflix movie one day.) The second worst thing I faced was accepting the hard truth: laws are like cobwebs, which may catch small flies, but let wasps and hornets break through. Now I realize lawyers have to make a living, and it is their job to sell me their services. However, I am in customer service/ sales myself, and I have have always made it a point to engage in personal work ethic stressing the importance of balance between making a living and giving back to the community. And because I provide clients with genuinely honest advice, this sometimes means they don't enlist my services on that day in particular. But what I have found, is that taking this moral and ethical high road is how one earns clients for life. So...onto my point- Mr. Steven Andre is the kind of moral and ethical person that earns clients for life and you can trust he puts his clients' best interests first. Thank you again Steven, I truly appreciate you and hope you realize what a difference you made in my life

Recently contacted Mr. Newhouse for advice on something that had been troubling me. He was able to…read moreanswer my questions in a knowledgeable, prompt, and respectful manner. I felt comfortable sharing my story with him and would definitely pursue his services if I were to find myself in a tight spot in the future. Thank you sir!

If you find yourself involved in a legal spot and need to retain counsel for representation of your…read morecase, you absolutely must call Mr. James Newhouse to handle your case. He is all business, extremely trustworthy, and efficient. His prices are very reasonable, and my case was dismissed in two minutes. I live in Southern Florida, and I came across Mr. Newhouse while conducting a Google search for Monterey County criminal defense attorneys. Mr. Newhouse is one of the most talented and professional attorneys I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. My case was resolved expeditiously, and without court costs. Cannot recommend enough, if I could give him 100 stars, I would. Stay out of trouble, but if trouble finds its way to you, retain James Newhouse. You'll be grateful you did!!

A couple of years ago, several members of my family were facing extraordinarily serious…read moreindictments. The police and DA, with their lack of cultural competency, completely misunderstood the indecent they encountered and over-filed charges that could have imprisoned innocent people for life. Due to the grave implications of this case, my family sought the counsel of one of Monterey County's most esteemed criminal defense attorneys. However, since the case involved multiple defendants, he could not represent all parties involved and recommended that we added Jevin Hernandez to the defense team. Sincerely, this was one of the best decisions we made during the difficult and anxiety ridden process. Jevin and the team at the Hernandez law firm brought not only their professionalism and legal expertise to the case but, they also showed genuine care for the defendants and our family. Jevin made multiple visits to my uncle while he was incarcerated, and worked diligently to understand not just the facts of the case, but also the circumstances which informed the defendants' actions. Cultural understanding was a key part of the case and Jevin was committed to studying and researching our social and historical context. During the first several days of my uncle's incarceration, he was not receiving the medication for his heart condition, as needed, and had to be transported to the infirmary. As soon as Jevin joined the case and learned of the situation, he was outraged and made it a priority to ensure my uncle was appropriately cared for while he was in custody. Jevin and his team was deeply compassionate was always accessible. He consistently kept the family informed of all of counsels' discussions and decisions. In my conversations with him, which were almost daily, he showed great empathy and was very personable. He was beyond approachable and definitely helped create a sense of ease during an intensely uneasy time. He worked very well alongside our other counsels and ultimately, he was able to help my family members avoid additional jail time. The case was resolved with my family members only receiving probation. Considering where we started, this was a major win. In my understanding, after a case's conclusion, your relationship with the defense attorney ends. Once the money runs out and the case is over, defendants are on their own to navigate probation. This was not the situation with Jevin. He continued to remain in touch with the family, checking in on everyone's well-being and assisted with whatever issues we had. To this very day, Jevin still reaches out and stays in touch with us. My family and I are extremely grateful for all that Jevin has done for us, and for the extent of care in which he conducts his practice. Lastly, I understand that mounting a legal defense is extremely costly. This is what makes our justice system so unjust. Those with means can afford high power attorneys, while those without often end up in jail. This inequality and injustice is not lost on Jevin and his team. He understands that the poor and unprivileged are disproportionally criminalized. With that understanding, Jevin and the firm are very fair and will help you mount an expert defense while working with your means. I cannot thank him enough and I highly recommend him.

I don't have enough words to express my gratitude to Mr Jevin Hernandez. He truly went above and…read morebeyond with my son's case. My son and I had so many questions and uncertainty of what the outcome was going to be but Mr Hernandez and staff made us feel at ease throughout the entire process. He gave us an explanation to all our questions, he was always very thorough and his expertise gave us the ability to understand better and navigate through this difficult process with hope. His father Miguel also accompanied us to a couple hearings and it was beautiful to see the respect everyone in the courthouse has for him. They are such a wonderful team! I will always, ALWAYS, recommend Mr Hernandez to anyone that may need an attorney. Again, Thank you Mr Hernandez