I have known Armine for several years, and, as a colleague, I wholeheartedly recommend her for your divorce mediation. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable, but she also brings creativity and caring to the mediation process. She has a wonderful blend of professionalism while also being gentle and fair. read more

Armine was unbelievably helpful in my amicable divorce. She went above and beyond to offer sympathy, and advice, even if I thought I knew better she would kindly correct me. I would recommend her 10/10 times. read more

I have worked with Armine and Barbara for more than 20 years. I found their family law expertise provides clients with the right mix of legal advice, financial knowledge, and courtroom prodacols, required so that their clients can choose the legal process that is right for them -- whether it is litigation, mediation, or collaborative family law. Armine and Barbara guide clients move through their divorce process that helps them achieve a realistic and dignified conclusion. Steve G. read more

Ms. Hammers was a nightmare. When my then-husband (abusive in every way) pulled every dirty trick in the book and lied, she did not even try to protect me. When I told her I had letters that would prove he lied, she said "I did not hear what you just told me," and ended the phone call. Horrible representation which scarred me on top of my ex's lies and hiding of assets. read more

I give Hammers and Baltazar my highest recommendation. Both Barbara and Armine are excellent at what they do and easy to work with. They each have different strengths and together make a very solid team. I also greatly appreciate that both bring sanity and perspective to what can easily become an overly emotional and crazy-making life event. I am very grateful to have had Barbara and Armine successfully guide me through a complex, fraught, and daunting process. read more

The whole office was very professional and considerate . Armine was always attentive and dealt with a difficult and emotional matter with calmnessand confidence Her expertise is obvious but the care and concern she has took her advice to a much higher level. There were no cookie cutter solutions. Each problem was solved with the resolution that I felt was tailored to me. I have no hesitation in recommending her services. read more

Armine Baltazar was great at handling my case and made things smooth and easy for a challenging divorce. The firm was always Available to me for questions and support through the entire process. Even after I was able to get follow up advisement. read more

How lucky am I to have Armine Baltazar and Barbara Hammers work on my case... wow.! I was faced with a very difficult divorce and custody case. I became a national voice for misconduct in family law. I myself became connected to thousands of other victims and some survivors. My case was one of the worst, so I was able to help/ warn/ comfort many others. I met with politicians, a few Governors, many good attorneys fighting for change... I became friends with Civil Rights Attorneys... one of the most famous, Shawn McMillian... the Superhero for parents and children...and during my thousands of days of reading cases and laws, (that's right, thousands of days), I came across a Published case in the California court of appeals. It was the case of Kristina and Jack Adams. If you haven't read it, read it... Barbara Hammers went in, and made case law, based on the misconduct of a Mr. Jimenez. A "court custody expert," who biased information to take away custody from a good father. The suppression of exculpatory evidence, intent to smear a good father's name, retaliation.... it was all in there. Barbara didn't have solid case law to cite. She had a good heart, knowledge of the law, high ethics, and determination to untangle injustice. She accomplished just that, and presented what Judges would be able to refer to, and stop future problems. I reached out to Barbara for my own case. She was in holiday, but took the time to listen, and despite her heavy case load, her partner Armine worked tirelessly for weeks, sifting through thousands of pieces of proof, to determine what was the most concerning. After months of work, a few hundred pages was produced. I finally had a shield. Many attorneys have not fought against or confronted this misconduct of "experts." Proving it will cost you a good sum, but what amount won't you pay to keep your children and have the truth be told? Barbara is a passionate fighter and Armine is a brilliant mind, exceptional story teller, and feels like a caring sister. Barbara feels like a big protective family member that allows you to know what it feels like to be believed and DEFENDED. Most people going through family court are shocked and surprised when a liar ex deepens the abuse and uses the Courts to destroy lives. I remember the day I took my flag down from my house. I stopped believing in "liberty and justice for all." Barbara and Armine will restore your belief that you must defend the truth and be willing to confront the most dishonest of people. The entire office is great, and if you have a twilight zone type of divorce, where opposing counsel only tells lies....Barbara is your "Hammer" to smash that nonsense. Love, love, love these women. read more

This has been the worst experience of my life do not use this law firm!!! Overpriced incompetent and un caring. All that matters is billing you for everything under the sun. I have spent $30k and still have not gone to trial and legal motions that could have been beneficial for me were tabled in an effort to take the easy way out. For every court ordered mediation or RFO Hammers was unprepared calling me hours before requesting information and even sending me to the wrong location. They do the bare minimum filing court docs and somehow their fees are astronomical. Opposition counsel has been eating my lunch and there is no end in sight. Stay away from this money pit and do not believe anything good that is said about this firm. read more

As a practicing tax attorney, I have been referring family law clients to Ms. Baltazar for the past fifteen years. Each time I get a call back from the referred clients thanking me for referring them to such a diligent, professional and caring attorney. I have the utmost respect for the firm and especially Ms. Baltazar, she has been wonderful and extremely professional in all my dealings with her firm. read more

This would be a difficult time for anyone but it helps to have someone so knowledgeable on your side. They are very methodical and organized which goes a long way with me. I would have been taken advantage of had it not been for this very professional team. read more

I wrote a similar review for one of the attorneys at this firm but I wanted to point out that all of the attorney and the staff at this law firm are incredible. I am using them for a family law matter and I couldn't be happier with their performance and professionalism. Thank you very much for all you have do e for my family. read more

This lawyer had a big office and a few associate lawyers when she began the case. She also made bold predictions and assured me that their offices only work hard favoring settlement and reconciliation for the interest of the child. As I worked with this office, the associates began disappearing and finding work at other locations citing career decisions. Offices were shuttered and moved and a smaller office was rented. Billing became a top priority and the office assistants appeared to not understand decorum associated with contacting clients in phone or email. My lawyer took over the case on her own and began to aggressively pursue interests in my behalf to severe property ties instead of the previously said object for the best interest of my son. I also learned suddenly that billing and paying on time became an extreme priority. She let me know her husband was a pharmacist too. Since I had been there and done that I knew Thierry family income and what I was paying her definitely supplemented her budget to live a lifestyle she had dreamed of and imagined. She threatened me saying I would need to file a substitution of lawyer twice... After having been on the case for more than 4 years and feeling the case wasn't moving forward quick enough. I was going through the first and second schooling years for my child and the child address being moved over 60 miles in SoCal while I worked in northern cal and desperately made my visitation for the 7 year in a row. The relationship that I had formed over the years with this lawyer left me disappointed as far as anyone could be concerned. English is a second language as they spoke heavily with an amenian accent. They also had different norms for communication and forwardness. I believe in her culture with holding information is common. And not accepting fault or any humility at all. This lawyer in my humble opinion does not have your best interest in mind and uses the complexity of the legal system to send you on wild goose chases with full knowledge of what she is doing in order to keep a billing extensively running. She accepts no blame or culpability and offers no plan of action and blames email and text as a very difficult means to communicate and will lambast me during my difficult time... I am not sure if she experienced her own difficulties during this time and could not act in a professional manner or descalate misunderstandings made by her own miscommunication. Baltazar is not the lawyer for you. That is my best advice from personal experience. My child is 8 today and we began this epic when he was 8 months old. Respectfully. To all consumers. read more

Hammers & Baltazar has represent me since 2008 and they will continue to represent me into the future, even after my divorce was finalized. The attorneys and staff at the firm have been nothing but the best during a highly contentious proceeding, so much so that I've referred several friends to the firm and they've hired Hammers and Baltazar to represent them. Their billings are easy to read and whenever a question arises, the answers are immediately given, its never been an issue. I could not be happier with the lawyers and staff at the firm, their guidance and support during a very difficult time has been nothing but professional and their performance in court and in the office preparing for court proceedings has been nothing but top notch. I will continue to use Hammer and Baltazar and I'll continue referring the firm to others who may need family law representation. read more