I'm very happy and grateful for this lawyer Mark J, Hi is a very good person and professional, he help me adopt my child and everything went very fast. read more

I used Mark because I had been at 2 other adoption ceremonies with friends and he was super engaged, taking photos for the families and all smiles throughout their experience. So I hired him. At my adoption, however, Mark was very cold and uninterested. It was so obvious that the Judge had to tell him to get up and take pictures for us. He got the legal paperwork done within a reasonable amount of time but it was the clear difference in treatment that I'll always remember. I'll use another attorney for my next adoption. read more

Very professional office from the secretary to Mark himself. He made several calls to me personally to explain the process, what to expect at the hearing and after. He was very thorough. His staff is very sweet and very helpful. They were able to get our adoption date changed to one we preferred more with no problem. I cannot thank him enough for his help and his assistant Amber. Both are top notch. If you want a swift, easy, no drama adoption, Mark Hirabayashi is the guy to see. If we ever find ourselves in need of an adoption attorney, we will use Mark again for sure. Thanks Mark and Amber for all your help. read more

Great attorney! A great help with our adoption process very through, answers all your questions, we got slowed up on one the adoptions but that was because of COVID, still answers our questions today & our adoption was a few years ago highly recommend Mark & his staff, read more

We hired Mark for our adoption and couldn't have been more happy. He made everything easy and smooth. He also explained everything in detail so we could understand all the legal jargon. All the forms were filled out correctly and he was there on adoption day to explain what would happen in court. His staff is also very helpful with any questions we have. read more

We hired Hirabayashi from a referral list given to us by DCFS. We had 3 adoptions that needed to be processed sooner than later so we opted to pay rather than wait for the "free one". We sent off a check 2/17/23 and it was cashed 2 weeks later. He asked us for dates of availability for the next few months just in case so that he can schedule an adoption date but that it shouldn't take too long. It was almost 3 months later that his office submitted the first form. We were told they were waiting on DCFS. Long story short, another few weeks go by and we found out they made an error on paperwork and they were resubmitting it. After that it we had to push to get an adoption date sooner than later. Paid the attorney in early February and adoption finalized last day of July due to errors on lawyers end. They first told us that they submitted the forms then they said they were going to submit the forms next week. Never got a straight answer from his secretary Nancy. Just a bunch of runaround. That's when anyone answered the phone or even replied to an email. After all said and done we look for a receipt or invoice stating what was paid and for what because my employer pays for all legal fees specific to adoption and we find that the "Adoption Expenses" form submitted to the court shows we haven't paid yet which was filed nearly 3 months after we paid him. We ask for a receipt 3 times, 2 emails and one phone call, and on the third we get a copy of the original bill that says what we owe. Then Hirabayashi states, "Isn't that the same thing?" Back and forth about him basically refusing to acknowledge he knows what I'm asking for. A simple receipt or invoice showing paid or better yet, be professional and supply an itemized invoice maybe. Horrible experience from beginning to end. Wood not recommend. I truly believe he takes advantage of the fact that he's on a list distributed by DCFS and he'll get calls no matter what. read more

I hired Mr. Hirabashi for an adoption. He explained everything down to a T. He Completed and explained every form that I would be signing along the way. The day of adoption he was there at my side and explained everything the judge asked of me. Thank you for making this progress as easy as it was. read more

Mark is the ONLY choice for adoption. He responds quickly to emails, answers all questions, explains the steps and process and works in a very timely manner... even during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is down to earth, kind, personable and so unbelievably knowledgeable. Highly recommended. read more

Mark was AMAZING!!! We tried for months on end to get our adoption finalized but never heard not once from our state appointed attorney. We waited 4 months to hear from our attorney until someone told us about Mark, we decided to switch and try him. With the whole Covid situation it slowed everything down to a screeching halt. Thankfully as soon as we switched to Mark he knew how to navigate the system to get our adoption finalized. He was super communicative and we always knew where things stood. After waiting for 2 1/2 years and people telling us it would be another 1-1.5 yrs due to Covid, it took us a few months with Mark and everything got finalized. We couldn't thank him enough!! He has made our family finally feel settled and whole. Thank you Mark for all of your efforts we will never forget you read more

We hired Mark to help us finalize the adoption of our two daughters. They had been in our care, through the foster care system, for 3.5 years. Unfortunately, we chose to go with a pro-bono attorney last year when it was time to finalize. The process was taking forever, there was not much communication from them, and we just wanted it over and done with so we could close this chapter. That's where Mark comes in. When we got the call that our case would not be finalized on Adoption Day(it had been a few months by then already), my husband and I decided to get a private attorney to handle everything. The adoption worker gave me a list of attorneys that she had worked with before and I called every single name on that list. Out of everyone I spoke to, only Mark's receptionist was able to answer my "what-if" questions. She wasn't trying to convince me to chose them, she genuinely just wanted to make sure all my questions were answered. The process after that went so smoothly! We hired Mark in October and finalized our adoption in January. He explained everything that was needed from us, what we needed to sign, when to sign it, etc. What I really appreciate, is that we got a letter from him in the mail congratulating us on the adoption. In that letter he explained everything that we should expect now that its done with- something that DCFS DOES NOT do. He told us what to expect when it comes to the birth certificates, passports, social security numbers, etc. Thank you so much Mark! If you're looking for an attorney to handle and adoption, he's your guy! read more

I first learned of Mark from a co-worker who had adopted a child (she was very satisfied with him. She highly recommended him). We had two children we were adopting through DCFS Foster/Adoption program. When the adoption coordinator gave us a list of attorneys I mention Mark Hirabayashi and she immediately said Mark was the top guy regarding adoptions. Well let me tell you she wasn't kidding. Our case was filed in court on June 14th, 2021. Mark personally called me to let me know it was filed. The case was finalized by the county clerk's office on July 9th, 2021. That was less than a month. If the world was run with the same efficiency as Mark's firm we would be a better planet. Our case was held up in the courts for over five years. Marks office was a very bright light for the long dark tunnel called the system. Do yourself a favor and choose Mark J. Hirabayashi and your world will be brighter. Thank You Mark and Company!! read more

Mark is an excellent adoption lawyer. Not only did he do a an exemplary job with our adoption a couple years ago but just helped me solve a major 911 issue in getting necessary paperwork together for a SS situation that I've been trying to solve after many hours and phone calls to various agencies. One phone to Mark and he was able to answer all my questions thoughtfully and diligently helped me obtain the documents I so desperately been searching for. I wish i would have asked for his sooner! Thank you Mark. Highly recommend his services! read more

I had a very good experience working with Mark on our adoption case. Mark took the time to fully understand the details of our adoption and was able to provide invaluable advice on how to best proceed. I highly recommend Mark to any family who is looking to adopt, and they want expert legal advice. read more

Mark was our adoption lawyer. He had so much knowledge and was very responsive. He processed the paperwork as quickly and precisely as possible. He was also pleasant throughout the process. He is simply the best. Two big thumbs up! read more