I worked with Szeto-Wong Law for my religious and disability discrimination employment case. When I…read morewas initially searching for a lawyer, Szeto-Wong Law was one of the fastest offices to respond to my inquiry. They were very thorough in examining my case and quick to follow up. I knew this team would be the right one for me. I predominantly worked with Dean, who is very calm and communicative. Dean was always transparent about where we were in the process and what to expect next. Both Dean and Gina were very understanding and supportive during this stressful time. They were happy to jump on a call if I had any questions or concerns. Anytime I emailed the team, I would always get a prompt response within normal business hours. Dean and Gina are very knowledgeable about employment law, which gave me peace of mind. They helped explain the more complicated parts of the litigation in layman's terms, which allowed me to make the best decisions for myself. Dean and Gina always advocated for the best case outcome for me. I highly recommend Szeto-Wong Law for anyone looking for litigation support!

I am truly blown away by Attorney Gina Szeto-Wong's professionalism, dedication, and passion. From…read morethe very beginning, she has gone above and beyond in handling my case. She took the time to thoroughly explain the possible outcomes, walked me through each step, and offered thoughtful, strategic advice on what would be in my best interest. After speaking with more than ten different law firms, Gina stood out--not only for her legal expertise but also for her genuine care. This is the only firm where I truly felt that the client's well-being came first. Gina made me feel heard, respected, and supported every step of the way. I wholeheartedly recommend Gina to anyone in need of legal representation. I trust her professionalism, knowledge, and sincere commitment to her clients.

Leanne, and her team helped me finalize my divorce. They were very responsive, courteous and…read moreprofessional. I trusted them fully to fill in the documents, and file on behalf of us. The whole procedure was easy, and much more affordable than hiring a lawyer, which we had to do in the beginning. I cannot thank her enough for saving us with time and money. I also reached her later afterwards for advice regarding property division. She helped me even though our earlier business finalized. I recommend her team strongly.

Don't do it. They talk all sweet and say the right things then demand payment up front for a…read morereason. All they literally do is send you blank forms you can get online with your name filled in . It was a waste of 2k for me I'll never see again. Go to self help, they'll help you for free, thats my advice.

One of my friend recommended John Conway as she personally had his service and spoke very highly…read moreabout him and I couldn't say any different about him. My ex husband had a very difficult attorney in the sense that she was dragging my divorce along with my ex-husband but John was very good at trying to stop what she was doing and he always got something for me when they were trying to cheat all the time. John know exactly if the case will be a success or will be a waste of time. I had never had to be after him to tell him what to go for, he got it all for me as I was married 14 years and he got my share financially and custody with my kids. He always came with question to me if it was ok to proceed in certain way and I always agreed with him. He is a kind of person that can make you feel secure in court and not intimidated by anyone. He is very kind, honest, stern, professional and will not tell what you like to hear.He care very much about children and he made sure my kids had their share too. Overall, John is the best and I highly recommended to be anyone attorney. Jodi his paralegal is awesome too!

John is amazing. He is supportive, stern, and honest. He is so well respected in the legal…read morecommunity and that makes a huge difference in the courtroom. He takes a difficult environment and guides everyone to a reasonable solution. No one "wins" in court and John always has a vested interest in healthy outcomes for any child. He is one of the few remaining lawyers that listens, and cares, and resolves.

Horrible. Took $400 for a 30 minute consultation that literally consisted of nothing of value…read more Never followed up. Can't help but feel that they took my consultation money, gave me nothing of value, and thats it.

One of the worst lawyers in town Betty Mac especially was a new mother, was in her night gown…read moreappearing for court for my DVRO case. Without care for the sensitivity for my case and she treated me with complete disrespect. If you want your case to be sidelined and railroaded towards a disaster please choose this lawyer. I would caution anyone trying to higher this firm for work for divorce or child custody. Absolute horror story. I wish i could get a negative review for Betty Mac's service.

Attorney Evelyn and her team are wonderful. I always felt highly supported and well advocated for…read morewith Attorney Evelyn and her team. She always remained transparent about the difficult divorce process, detailed what options I had, and always maintained professionalism. I worked with them in 2019-2020 during my initial filing and required their support again this past year for follow-up issues. I cannot fully express how grateful I am to have had their support during those most trying times, but thank you.

Let's go over what Mrs. Pascoe claimed for my case: 1) 500…read moreusd for Court filing fee 2) 500 for meeting 1 3) 500 for meeting 2 TOTAL: 1,500 Answer: 1) In California, when you hire a lawyer to represent you in a divorce case (or any family law proceeding), the process to inform the court of their representation is typically handled by filing a Substitution of Attorney form (Judicial Council Form MC-050). This form notifies the court that your new attorney is now representing you, often replacing self-representation (in pro per) or a prior attorney. There is no court filing fee required for submitting the Substitution of Attorney form. This is a standard statewide rule for superior courts handling family law matters like divorce. https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/substitution-attorney 2) We met for 5m just to sign 1 paper that he is now representing me. 500 usd for 5 min. 3) Next time we met was only to hand him a check and let him know that he is no longer needed. Handling of check was charged another 500 usd as considered as a meeting with the client (obviously). While he may partially technically be right in terms of meetings only, think again if you like to have this kind of ethics follow you during your case and weather something like this should cost 1,500 USD.

I had a great experience with the Next Legal team putting together a prenuptial agreement. I was…read morechoosing between them and two other firms local to the South Bay Area and they showed up with warmth, a clear start to finish plan, and very reasonable pricing. Once the agreement was drafted, there was a California specific addendum needed on the documents for us to get them notarized. The team quickly added it and corrected the document within the hour. I was able to get a comprehensive prenuptial agreement not only drafted and reviewed, but finalized and notarized within a reasonable amount of time. The attorneys, law clerks, and administrative managers were so kind every step of the way. Thank you all!

I'm not sure how they are getting 5 star ratings, but it definitely fooled me when I hired them…read moreback in May of last year. Let me be clear, the negative reviews seem much more realistic as I experienced identical stuff with them. Long story short, they did nothing for me after I took them as representation and made payment. When I mean nothing, I mean literally anything outside of filing normal paperwork, they simply didn't do. Want a suggestion? Get ready to pay them thousands for a quick meeting. Writing an email to them? Better hope they don't need to go to the bathroom in between because you will pay for that time. Another reviewer states it perfectly : "there team was working on my case, which means everyone needed to be aware of the status, and I was paying each of them". This times a million is so accurate!! Every month I would get a new bill with charges I couldn't make sense of, and half of those charges were one team member discussing with another about my case... like seriously?? In the end, I think I payed close to $15k for the 8 months I had them!! 15k!! And mind you, we never went to court or anything. It was literally just email replies and filing paperwork. I told them from the beginning I was trying to be conservative with funds and wanted to end this asap, and they asked for a $4k retainer acting like that would be all I need. They weren't upfront about future costs or options I could make. How in world did I have to replenish another $11k in addition is beyond me. Straight up scammed by thieves. **edit : one thing I wanted to clarify, their rates look somewhat reasonable, well at least for Palo Alto region standards.. hence why I was suckered. But it's not the rate that's the issue per se, rather, it's how they charge you each month based off these rates (see above note on how they charge discussions between team members). My previous lawyer (worst move ever leaving them for this one) charged me 1/4th of what they did, and we actually went to court. This firm will make you suffer with endless costs and charge you thousands each month when there is NO movement in your case.

I'm deeply grateful to have worked with Mr. Pisano to dissolve my marriage. After vetting several…read morefamily law attorneys in NJ and CA, his calm, steady, and grounded presence immediately set him apart. When I was ready to move forward six months later, he picked things up seamlessly and efficiently. Within a short time, everything was filed and in motion. Throughout what was an incredibly emotional process, he showed remarkable patience, respect, and understanding. What I appreciated most was the directness of our working relationship. I always communicated with him personally, which built a strong sense of trust and consistency. Even in a complex situation with my co-parent, he navigated everything with professionalism and integrity, maintaining clear boundaries while keeping communication respectful and effective. He handled every detail in a way that minimized stress, including helping me avoid court altogether. His approach was thoughtful, precise, and deeply considerate from beginning to end. If you're looking for someone steady, compassionate, and truly client-centered, you are in the best possible hands with Mr. Pisano.

I can't thank you enough for your hard work and dedication in getting the job done. I will…read moredefinitely reach out to you in the future and highly recommend your services. Thank you for helping me win this case, it will provide me and my family peace of mind but also the finances we needed.

Our experience with Mari started out great, but then communication became more and more sparse. We…read morewere SO close to completing paperwork when she simply stopped returning our messages. The last step was for her to send in the completed papers and that was 5 months ago. Very disappointed.

Update: I received…read moreMarizen's private message and her request to edit or remove my review--this request was notably left off her public comment as noted in the screenshot attached. Since the 2 stars (which equates to the "[service] could've been better") were due to the unprofessionalism and inattentiveness shown (not due to her being an LDA), I have no reason to change my rating or delete my review. TL;DR: Marizen is NOT a lawyer. She is a Legal Document Assistant that cannot provide you with legal advice. She is a significantly affordable option for a Living Trust but she is unprofessional and has poor attention to detail-- key characteristics that are paramount to detailing an important document. Details: I left a Living Trust inquiry via her site and Marizen emailed me back within 1 day to "text" her back for a scheduled over-the-phone consult. Upon speaking with Marizen it was clear she did not take the time to review the few questions I had sent her in my initial inquiry as she was confused as to what the consult would primarily be regarding. Her rates were significantly less than what other competing services were offering which raised an orange flag for me. Upon further research, I realized Marizen was NOT a lawyer, but rather a "Legal Document Assistant (LDA)." According to the CA Attorney General, LDAs cannot give legal advice. This was my first encounter with an LDA, which allowed me the opportunity to do the necessary research to make a more educated investment. Had Marizen gotten back to me with the necessary next steps and questionnaire as she had promised (it's been over 1.5 weeks), I may have considered her as a possible option to complete my Living Trust needs. But if you are looking for a more affordable option, perhaps Marizen is a good fit for you.

Best lawyer ever in helping me with my divorce case. Very responsive and professional. Highly…read morerecommend Mr. Capitina for any family related legal issues!

Michael Capitina is a very knowledgeable and responsive attorney. He, with the help of Allison,…read moreworked efficiently on my divorce to get me some quick and excellent results. I was kept updated throughout, and Michael and Allison were always a phone call or email away. Michael is a superb advocate on your behalf and he knows the law and therefor asks the questions to help build your case. The office is so comfortable, friendly, and conveniently located. I cannot recommend Michael Capitina any more - he will not let you down.

Matt Rudy and his team were super helpful with my prenup review. My now husband's side was okay,…read morebut Matt Rudy really helped fine tune the prenup. And hearing him nerd out about case law was fun and it really showed how passionate he is about the work. Would definitely go back if I need his services again (hopefully I won't need to, of course). I think the prenup was relatively straightforward, it ended up costing just under $3,000, which is pretty affordable compared to a few other attorneys in the area.

I had the worst experience with this guy he was so arrogant, cocky and rude. I wasted my money…read moreobtaining Matt Rudy. His communication is terrible. After spending $5k he appeared in court twice and said all of 30 words combined. I represented myself with him at my side. Again he said all of 30 words in two court appearances. After the second court date I knew he was no good and terminated him. Here we are 3 weeks later I'm still waiting for a print out of where my money went and if there's any left. I sent him emails asking for the remaining funds with no answer. I spent more money paying on his traveling than anything . I was charged for every minute spent on the phone with him. He never called me or explained how he was going to go about fighting my case. His communication was horrible. I had called him over and over trying to give him information so that he could build a case and he acted like it was all irrelevant. I asked Mr Rudy to ask the judge for certain things like a tier to mediation, which he told me was too late to ask for so I asked the judge myself and it was granted. I had to ask the judge myself to pull police reports, school records and other things that Mr Rudy would not ask for. Again I represented myself basically with him sitting at my side doing absolutely nothing. He didn't take my case seriously at all. Good luck if you obtain the lawyer. I love my child and took this very serious and he didn't. We love our kids that's why we are willing to pay high dollar to fight the good fight.