There's no way of making a divorce a pleasant experience - but Erin and her team did their best to…read morekeep things as straightforward as possible. They were approachable, easy to work with, and gave solid, easy to follow advice. I would say I'd use them again, but I hope I never have to experience another divorce... But I would certainly recommend them warmly. You'll be in good hands.

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.

Oh Denise, not frustrated with the process ... just frustrated with you . If we didn't start any…read more"process" as you claim then what were the invitation for mediation meetings that you claim you sent? You literally contradicted yourself one sentence after the statement. You must be mistaken because it was me that reached out several times to you asking to meet you to go over the process to understand things a little better but you declined every time, with the response of "we can meet when I serve you". Which would also imply a process right, Denise? My claims of gender bias are supported by you ignoring a male trying to solicit your business, while being overly responsive to the female party. That coupled with little to no men reviewing you whatsoever show me that you cater to women, which I understand because 70% of divorce filings are women, but you think a man would have a good review for you too... There is no confusion of grief for anger in this process, just you trying to gaslight everyone that leaves you a negative review into thinking there is. Communication and comprehension is not you or your Agnes's strengths. There is a reason why both me and my soon to be ex, despite not wanting to be married, agreed to walk away from you and go to your colleague across the bay. Because you're inefficient, biased, and slow. You also give legal advice when you shouldn't. I really was looking forward to telling you this all to your face had we met... but I guess yelp is the right place for it. If I can save one person from making the same mistake we did it it'll all be worth it Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year!

I will forever tell my friends or anyone who needs some one to be in your best interest Denise and…read moreAgnes's were very helpful in getting my divorce done. 3-23-2026. I can't thank them enough 36 years of wasted time.

Michelle has guided me through an extremely complex custody case and made progress at every step…read more She has an amazing memory, recalling details from months earlier and using them when they mattered most. She's also excellent on the spot, quick to adapt and make strong decisions in court. She is the most empathetic lawyer I've ever met - and is so safe to reveal anything to. Another outstanding trait is her integrity -- when she had a medical procedure, she made sure my child was protected by referring me to the best lawyer to stand in for her. Michelle is both ethical and effective, and she turned my case around 100%.

I worked with Paul Thorndal and wholeheartedly recommend him…read more I received surprise contact from my ex and was overwhelmed with how to handle our assets. Paul was understanding, calm, and kind and gave me such confidence that we could figure out a solution. We were able to resolve matters quickly and my stress melted away knowing I had someone great on my side.

Marcel and team did a great job for us, familiar with the process and easy to work with. Got it…read moredone right, on the first try.

This service providers states they have/are mediators yet they pursue conversations with clients to…read moredispute instead of working with families in a positive fashion. Kinda like gossiping and it creates fear in the elderly so they will pay more out of pocket for their paperwork. This company has the worst president as staff. The quality of produced documents usually have errors, poor print quality.

Norah was super helpful and very friendly. She was very thorough on giving me the information that…read moreI needed with my case and reassuring. I highly recommend her.

When I reached out to Norah, I was facing an urgent and high-stakes custody hearing. She stepped in…read morelate in the day, quickly understood the complexity of the situation, and immediately got to work. Despite the time pressure, she provided me with a clear, strategic courtroom script that helped me stay focused and preserve critical issues on the record. As someone who has been navigating this process pro se, going up against an extremely litigious opposing party and what feels like a very father-leaning courtroom dynamic, Norah has been the edge I needed. She is sharp, strategic, and deeply knowledgeable -- but what sets her apart is that she combines that precision with empathy. She doesn't minimize your situation or default to "well, this is what you signed up for." She meets the facts head-on and builds a plan. Norah is astute, composed, and tactically thoughtful. She understands both the legal framework and the human dynamics of family court. If you need someone who can move quickly, think clearly under pressure, and equip you with strategy rather than platitudes, she is that lawyer.

If you are a mother who is getting a divorce, do NOT hire this firm…read more After working with them for a year, they encouraged me to relinquish all child support and more. They did not advocate for me. They were very unresponsive to emails and failed to file or send paperwork on time. Unfortunately, my experience showed that these attorneys do not have one's children's best interest at heart. Read more

I feel so lucky that I found Deborah. Her reviews on Yelp inspired me to reach out. I am so glad I…read moredid! She helped me understand the process of divorce. She gave me an excellent recommendation for a mediator. I utilized Deborah for advice and to help me with paperwork during the mediation. My situation is a little bit tricky, but she helped me think it through. Thanks to her support, our process was fairly painless and we ended on good terms. Divorce is so overwhelming, Deborah helped me take it one step at a time. I am so grateful.

Joe Keiser helped me through one of the hardest periods of my life after my husband of 45 years…read moreleft me, and although the process was terribly stressful for me, Joe's calm competence and willingness to negotiate sensibly made for the best possible outcome. He carefully walked me through every step, explained things carefully, and dealt with tough issues calmly. He was reassuring and kind throughout. It took a year and a half to get to a solution, but that is apparently normal, and Joe was always very careful to make sure he was keeping costs down as much as he could. I was so lucky to find him right here in Alameda, and I highly recommend him as a strong, knowledgeable and supportive advocate for anyone going through this traumatic situation.

Divorce sucks. Joe makes it suck less…read more I went to Joe with a really messy situation, dealing with substance abuse, physical abuse and two minor kids in the middle. While my ex's lawyer focused on bankrupting me, Joe kept a eye on keeping my financially solvent and helping me negotiate this process with the resources I had. While it took us over a year, he helped me get full custody of my kids and to extract myself and them from a really bad situation. While things aren't over yet, I do see a light at the end of the tunnel for me and my kids. And this is thanks to Joe and his empathetic approach to things. He really wants to help both sides and for the best outcome for all involved. He's not combative and even took several calls with my ex to explain things to her, even though he was my lawyer. Hopefully this is my first, and last divorce, but if you're a Dad stuck in a bad situation and need some help, Joe is who you need to talk to.

As a professional with more than 35 years in senior living and aging services, I had the…read moreopportunity to work alongside Dr. Bob Doeer during a complex family situation involving eldercare decision-making in the East Bay area. I found him to be thoughtful, calm under pressure, and highly skilled at helping family members communicate productively during emotionally difficult circumstances. His mediation approach helped reduce conflict and move the family toward practical decisions that supported the older adult's wellbeing. I would confidently recommend his services to families navigating aging, caregiving, or high-stress family transitions.

I needed a mediator and found him. He is amazing. He met with me and the other party and after…read moreseveral meetings, all was complete. He made me feel safe in dealing with the other person, who I felt threatened by, created emotional and physical safety for me. Once referred to the attorney who prepared the documents and filed with the Courts.. the whole process took about 9 months. Medication began late September and I received a Court judgment mid May of the next year. My heart is at peace. My mind is clear and I need not look back... only to refer others to him! A kind and thoughtful and professional person.