Unfortunately, my opinion of this law firm has changed, and I can no longer recommend their…read moreservices. Michaela and her team were attentive and proactive at the beginning of my case, but after I paid the second retainer, I noticed a clear decline in communication and effort. Michaela frequently solicits business from vulnerable women in a social media group that I am in, and I regret that I fell victim to this practice. Over time, it became evident that my case was being neglected, which ultimately led me to hire a new attorney to correct and complete the work that should have been handled by her team. After receiving my second retainer, they provided little to no attention to my case, were delayed in filing key paperwork, and my new lawyer even noted concern, stating she could see why I chose to terminate Michaela's services. Despite their lack of follow-through, the firm only refunded about 10% of my payment.

Nobody ever wants to find themselves looking for a family law attorney. However, if you're in the…read moreposition where you need one, I could not recommend Michaela enough. This woman knows the law forwards and backwards. Michaela could name case laws off the top of her head. She could name family law codes on the spot without hesitation. She would do this actively, in court, and off the cuff. The confidence and powerful presence she had was palpable. She knew EVERYONE down to the bailiffs. I was in awe every single time we left the courthouse. I was fortunate enough to have Michaela help me navigate through one of the darkest seasons of my life. She was determined to keep myself and my children safe. That was her top priority. She refused to let me accept flimsy offers which would not protect my children and me long term. Michaela doesn't only think about what's best now, she thinks about the best course of action to maintain continuity 10 years from now. Michaela ensures, as best as humanly possible, I will not need to be a repeat client. Simply speaking, to Michaela, that means she did her job properly and up to her own ridiculously high standards. She would not waver until she secured a stable future for us. You won't find that kind of integrity in most law offices. She is extremely direct, and she will be the first to admit her delivery can be intense. But you have to remember, with 36 years experience under her belt, she's a no nonsense, cut to the chase, and not entertaining what she knows is futile just for billable hours, type-of-attorney. In the end, I won HUGE on EVERY issue brought before the court. Michaela kept my expectations grounded. She under promised and then immediately proceeded to over deliver. The court order was beyond my wildest dreams and far surpasses what is the "norm" for SD County. This was after it being my ex whom filed first, which can often give the petitioner (my ex) an edge. Michaela said, "hold my legal pad" and came in like a wrecking ball. Over the 18 months we were in court, my ex was also ordered to pay about 95% of my attorneys fees. She is the ambassador of FAFO. Michaela dog walked my ex's attorney (from a well known firm) so bad that he ended up hiring a new firm towards the end. Once the new firm was involved, Michaela was able to mediate a very favorable settlement for me. I truly hope you never need Michaela. But if you do, she should be the only person you consider. She will always put you and your children's safety first above everything. That kind of peace is priceless, especially when she gets your ex to fund it.

I can't recommend her enough. This was a high-conflict case that took a very long time to resolve,…read moreand she stayed steady, focused, and fully committed the entire way through. After a long journey, we were finally able to reach a resolution--and I truly credit her for that. She is a fierce advocate who genuinely fights for her clients. What stood out most is how much time she takes to understand the full picture--not just bits and pieces--so she can represent you the right way. She's extremely knowledgeable in the law and knows exactly how to argue her position with confidence and precision. If you want someone sharp, dedicated, and truly in your corner, she's the one you want on your side. Wouldn't be surprised if she ends up on the bench as a family court judge.

Vicki represented me in a divorce from an abusive husband, I couldn't have done it without her…read more She has incredible attorney skills I only wanted my half and she got that for me. Above all was her caring support that helped me every step of the way. She is an amazing professional with a heart of gold.

My case was a move away motion to my home country in Europe with my daughter. The moment I met…read moreFlor, I knew I would be in excellent hands. Flor dealt with my case with the utmost professionalism and dedication. She listened with so much care and consideration, attentive to details, she was always very responsive and extremely communicative to all my questions and concerns. Flor legally advised and wisely guided me every single step of the way. She worked days, weeks and months tirelessly from filing the motion to move, to FCS mediation, to evidentiary hearings and compiling discovery documentation to the final trial and judgement hearings. It was a painful, lengthy 6-month process that I couldn't have been able to get through if it was not for Flor's determination and perseverance and tactful insights throughout the entire process. Flor always set clear expectations and worked diligently to ensure everything went as smoothly as possible. On a personal level, I am eternally grateful and so thankful to Flor for everything she has done for my daughter, my family, for having faith in the better good. Thank you Flor de Maria, you are a blessing to us.

I am pleased to say Flor has completely restored our faith in an attorney that has her clients best…read moreinterest at heart. She not only listens but hears you. She is professional understanding trustworthy compassionate and thorough. Thank you could never say enough for what she's done for our family. We plan to only reach out to her when we need legal counsel in the future. She is very affordable and fair with her services.

I hired Erica Bloom to represent me in a custody matter, and unfortunately my experience was…read moreextremely disappointing. While some of the written paperwork she prepared was acceptable, I did not feel effectively represented in the courtroom. During hearings, there were multiple times when the judge asked questions and she redirected them to me rather than advocating or responding on my behalf. As a client who hired legal representation, I expected my attorney to speak and advocate for my position in court. Communication throughout the case was also frustrating. There were several instances where my emails went unanswered, leaving me unsure about strategy and next steps in my case. At the same time, I was billed for nearly every email or minor interaction, which made communication feel both difficult and expensive. This case involved custody and one of the most stressful periods of my life, as I was fighting for my children and their well-being. During such a critical and emotional time, I expected my attorney to take the matter seriously and provide strong guidance and advocacy. Unfortunately, I often felt that the seriousness of the situation was not reflected in the level of representation I received. Considering the cost of representation--approximately $400 per hour and around $20,000 in total fees--I expected a significantly higher level of advocacy and professionalism. During the last court hearing, she did not appear in person, despite my clear preference to attend a custody hearing in person rather than online. This added to my overall concern about the level of representation and commitment to my case. Overall, I did not feel that the level of representation matched the cost of the services. Legal representation is supposed to provide guidance, advocacy, and support during stressful situations, and unfortunately that was not my experience here. I ultimately felt that I was advocating for myself more than my attorney was advocating for me. For anyone seeking legal representation in a custody case, I would strongly encourage taking the time to find an attorney who is highly communicative, proactive, and fully prepared to advocate on your behalf in court. Based on my experience, I would not recommend her services.

I normally don't write Yelp reviews, but after reading Karen B.'s review of Erica Bloom, I felt…read morecompelled to share my perspective. I am actually the ex-husband Karen referred to in her review, and I want to set the record straight. I hired Erica to represent me in a very difficult family matter, and she did an outstanding job. In fact, thanks to her skill and dedication, we won the case outright. Erica guided me through a complex and emotional process, explained everything clearly, and was a powerful advocate on my behalf. I noticed that Karen's review included a lot of legal jargon -- that is likely because she is an attorney herself. However, from my personal experience, Erica is the professional you want by your side if you are facing a challenging divorce or custody dispute. She is compassionate, thorough, and fights hard for her clients. I highly recommend Erica to anyone who needs an attorney who will protect their rights and help them navigate a difficult situation.

I found Monica on yelp so it is only fitting I give my review on here as well. She is the best…read moredecision to go with! Monica is worth E.V.E.R.Y. penny! She suggests ways to be cost effective as well. She is always in contact. She listens to your opinions and definitely asks for your needs/suggestions. She asks questions and she gathers the facts and truths and of course that overcomes the lies from the other party's side. She has her ducks in a row and definitely ready at court. You would want Monica on your team.

I hope she does for agreement divorce case. She does only prenups. However, she advised me all what…read moreI needed, she even responded on weekend. I like her so much. She is a professional but also she has a good heart. Thx for your time.

BE VERY CAREFUL HERE, she took my money and wont complete my paperwork! Shes a fraud ! She has no…read morelicense to conduct business, shes not a legal assistant or certified document server! She nothing more than a fraud , Now committing fraud and threatening me ! I hired her because i was scared, vulnerable, in need of help all she did was help herself to my money and never actually help in three different jobs i hired her for! now i gotta hire a real professional!! Have someone actually submit my legal documents then now sue her for the thousands she stole from me , this just happed from February Til End of July 2025! - Call me for any assistance i can help for free with AI more than she can !!!!!!' Download Chat GPT free version better than her

Being generous with 3 stars... But everyone has a bad day so it's that and not a 1. The work was…read moreok, it was small addon for my divorce filing, so it's not like it was rocket science but I didn't have time for it so here we are. The real prob was the attitude, you'd think people would be nice to those handing them cash, but not with Genie (my personal nickname for her cuz she makes your zen and happiness disappear in a flash). I know I wasn't dropping mad hundos here, but I still prefer not be treated dismissively and like I'm an annoyance, not a customer spending my hard earned money (I'm the Chief Inspiration Officer at a fortune 500 company). Best of luck

I can't thank Nicole enough at. She took on my case when I was stressed and unsure what to do, and…read moreshe delivered outstanding results. Thanks to her expertise and hard work, my case was completely dismissed. I was dealing with a lawsuit and had no ideas what to do and was facing sanctions. I was complety lost and thought i was going to loose but Nicole came in last minute and was able to get this case dropped and dismissed. SHE IS AWESOME. I highly recommend her. She was also very flexible with payments which helped out alot. Thank You so much Nicole!

I cannot say enough good things about the paralegal services I received. From start to finish,…read moreeverything was handled with professionalism, efficiency, and genuine care. Communication was clear and timely, and every question I had was answered in a way that made the legal process feel far less overwhelming. The attention to detail and organization truly stood out. Deadlines were met, paperwork was prepared accurately, and I always felt informed about what was happening next. It gave me peace of mind knowing my case was in capable hands. If you're looking for reliable, knowledgeable, and compassionate paralegal support, I highly recommend their services. Absolutely worth it.

Andrew and his team were fair, kind, and knowledgeable. I felt they worked to make this as smooth…read moreas possible and I'm very happy with the results. I spoke with 6 other lawyers before choosing Andrew. I felt that others wanted to push a more divisive course. Andrew was compassionate and recommended the smoothest and lowest cost way through. We reached an agreement and settled with the other party that was fully in my favor. Thank you for having my back.

stay away from mr cord hes a dr jeckel hide kinda of guy went in for mediation refused…read moreto respond went kinda crazy in second meeting no need for profanity