Did not disclose to me, in email or phone, that she had met with my ex prior to what I thought was…read morethe first consultation. I found out upon arriving that it was actually our first mediation appointment. Based on that alone, her impartiality was already suspect. She is rude and extremely condescending , doesn't gather facts or information in any organized matter and won't let her clients speak nor get a word in edgewise. I decided not to continue with her after my first consult (but his second meeting with her).

I recently finalized my divorce and I can not speak more highly of Ms Sena…read more My ex-husband and I were originally going through mediation. When I decided to consult with an attorney, a friend's mother, about my rights my ex got freaked out and decided to hire a lawyer too. My friend's mother is getting ready to retire and was not interested in taking the matter to trail so declined getting any further involved. This was well into the involvement of the matter, so I was left scrambling for another lawyer to take the case. Luckily, another friend, recommended Cheryl Sena, who works in the same building as she and had heard good things about her. I went in to talk with her. She was succinct and to the point, but I liked how no nonsense she was. I had what I thought was a complicated case, but she picked up the ball and ran with it. I was not interested in "screwing over" my husband and told her that, but I still wanted to make sure I had the funds to cover my eventual needs. I can not speak more highly of the job that Ms Sena did for me. I was amazed at how quickly she was able to pick up where the other lawyer had left off and was able to neutralize the demands that my ex-husband's lawyer was proposing. I know that I would not have ended off half as well if I had not been referred to Ms Sena.

Superb customer service, my sister is using their services for her divorce and I went there for…read moresetting up a trust. Very friendly and compassionate.

No attorney is cheap but boy is Monica Levavi is worth every penny! She is empathetic, kind and has…read moreextensive knowledgeable in the law. Don't be fooled by her small stature. She is a force to be reckoned with. She is quick on her feet, eloquent with her words, and will not let the not let the other side walk all over you. Most importantly, she will fight for what you want and has your back 100%. Unfortunately she was not recommended to me sooner because of cost, but having gone through a few attorneys before Monica, having her from the start would saved me more money and also brought me closer to where I want to be in my case. Since having Monica as my attorney she has been steadily moving the case along in the right direction. Court cases take a long time, but with every hearing we are making progress. She even makes huge strides outside of courtroom by being able to negotiate with the other side. Monica is beyond amazing! She is so easy to talk to I sometimes forget she is my attorney. I couldn't be happier and am so grateful for all that Monica has done for me to this day. Oh and she writes great declarations too!

Great and professional work with clear communication and options …read more Quick turnaround and solid presentation at the family court house . Very grateful for their work and ethics.

I request a consultation with this business and the owner was very rude. They were out of the…read morecountry but still taking calls just to turn them down. No guidance provided or referrals and they just couldn't get off the consultation call soon enough. There was no sympathy and definitely didn't feel like they wanted to help whatsoever.

Michelene is absolutely brilliant and extremely high integrity…read more She is absolutely one of the most talented and insightful attorneys I have ever worked with and kept my interest in the forefront of every action she took.She is with add a doubt one of the top family law attorneys in the state if not the country so is difficult to get but she's the one you want on your side, no question about that. I will be forever grateful for her work on my divorce.

I wanted to post an update about the resolution of my case…read more My original appeal fell on deaf ears at the Court of Appeals. Did that dissuade Michelene? Not even close. She knew she was right and took our case and her BRILLIANT ARGUMENT to the Supreme Court and won a RESOUNDING 9-0 decision remanding my case back to the Court of Appeals where her argument was heard and decided upon. This time the Court of Appeals realized that she was SPOT ON and didn't remand the case back to the Superior Court, they ANNULLED the entire decision by the Superior Court.....talk about a SLAM DUNK!!!! I am eternally grateful to Michelene and her team. What a blessing you have been to me and my family!!

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.

I'm genuinely grateful for Lisa's support throughout my divorce. From day one, she made me feel…read morelike a teammate, not just a client. She was transparent, responsive, and always had my back. We were able to settle everything well before the six-month mark, and I never felt alone in the process. I highly recommend her if you want both professionalism and compassion. Thank you, Lisa and Van Voorhis & Sosna team.

Van Voorhis & Sosna is a great firm! They take great care of their clients and provide top notch…read morelegal advice. Whenever there is a case that our firm is unable to take on, they are one of the first firms we think of because we trust they will work with those clients to achieve their desired outcomes and provide the necessary support as they are going through a very challenging process.

If you are looking for top-tier representation in family law, look no further than Debra…read moreSchoenberg. We came to her when things were looking bad and our chances seemed slim. Indeed, we were facing incredibly tough odds, and honestly, things were looking really bad for us. Debra completely took control of the situation and fought hard for my family. We ended up with a great settlement that we didn't think was possible. Truly grateful for her help!"

After a terrible experience with a previous attorney, I was desperate to find someone who could…read morehelp fix the damage that had already been done in my custody case. I was on the verge of losing custody of my child due to several critical mistakes made by my first lawyer--missed deadlines, poorly prepared documents, and a total lack of strategy. That's when I found Debra Schoenberg, a family law attorney based in San Francisco, and I truly believe she saved my case. From the very first consultation, I could tell I was in good hands. Debra Schoenberg was calm, knowledgeable, and most importantly, honest about what needed to be done to reverse the course of the case. Unlike my previous attorney, Debra had a clear plan of action, explained every step thoroughly, and worked tirelessly to rebuild my position in court. What stood out most was her attention to detail and her ability to communicate not just with me, but with the court. She quickly identified where the previous lawyer had gone wrong and worked methodically to correct it. Within weeks, the tone of the case completely shifted. The judge's perception changed, and for the first time, I felt like someone was truly advocating for me and my child's best interests. Thanks to Debra Schoenberg, I was able to retain custody and reestablish stability in my child's life. I can't express enough how grateful I am. If you're dealing with a difficult family law situation--especially custody--do not waste time with someone inexperienced. Debra knows what she's doing, and she truly cares. Highly recommended for anyone in the San Francisco area looking for a family law attorney who will fight for you when it matters most.

I truly believe that Adam Neufer is one of the best divorce litigators out there. I became aware of…read morehim through a recommendation from a close friend and I wanted to share my perspective here so more people can find him in the future. First off, he is extremely intelligent and knows the law backwards and forwards. This was really important to me because I'm not a lawyer and don't have a background that would give me any help navigating a divorce or complex division of assets. Learning everything from scratch is a big lift, so I am glad that Adam is so patient. He takes the time to explain everything thoroughly and that helped make me feel comfortable. He doesn't stick to just generalities either and will dive deep into the unique aspects of the case. To me, this is something I think you just don't see enough from lawyers, but it's the whole reason I was able to understand the strategy that he proposed. From an emotional perspective, I feel that Adam has your back. He acknowledges what you are feeling and how hard it is to go through this process. I swear, I think California deliberately tries to make getting divorced as hard as possible, but Adam ensures that you know what you need to do to come through it in the right place. There are so many bad choices you can make, especially when you're in a tough, emotional place, but he helps avoid making choices that can be detrimental to the case. He also holds the opposing counsel accountable for the errors they make, which could mean the difference between an affordable spousal support payment or one where you go into debt. I feel like I am in a better place now because of Adam and I would absolutely recommend him to others going through a tough divorce.

Response to MORADI:…read more Having the property that was half of the settlement agreement soon being put up for foreclosure due to MORADI neglect at due diligence is certainly not a good settlement as claimed. MORADI increases their rate so frequent it's hard to keep track. I believe it was 3-5 times during the engagement since 2022, so whatever you agree on in terms of fees that will certainly increase. MORADI knew about my concern and inability to pay legal fees after mediation. The above mention rate increase shows a compete lack of sensitivity. After their negligence to discover liens on the property that was part of the settlement, I have payed +/- $10K out of my own pocket in addition to the 50K payed before mediation. Also the last email I got from them was that to solve the malpractice and lack of proper due diligence, they estimated that it would cost me 21K to resolve it. If I did not agree to these fees they regarded that I fired them, in essence they do not want me as a client. If you are not extremely wealthy, certainly engaging MORADI will not be a good choice and if you are extremely wealthy, I would still question if this is your best choice due to the inefficiency of this firm.