I HAVE to mention, the two single star ratings for "lack of communication" is unwarranted and disrespectful to this firm ‼ Kelley James was able to provide peace of mind, encouragement, and relief while handling the MOST stressful situation of my life. Dealing with CPS is already difficult, but handling a CACI case proves this law office can handle any situation. I had no idea the severity of a CACI finding from CPS. These findings are extremely serious and can affect your life dramatically, yet not everyone fights the findings. After learning about the case and having to find representation for this issue is where I learned that these findings are detrimental to anyone dealing with CPS allegations in their life. James legal group specialty is: Estate Planning and Dependency Law. Given this was a complex case, the representation from James Legal Group, was astounding at accomplishing the task at hand with limited resources. A service that cannot be compared‼ read more

I've been putting off creating a trust for years for no good reason. Kelly made the entire process quick and painless. She explained everything clearly and broke it down in a way that was easy to understand. I highly recommend The James Legal Group -- they made something I'd been dreading surprisingly simple! read more

A friend recommended Kelley James to me to help my mom review her trust since my stepdad passed away. Kelley is easy to talk to, very friendly and didn't make me or my mom feel bad or dumb for asking a million questions. She is very knowledgeable and I highly recommend her to anyone needing a Living Trust and Will. Thank you Kelley for making this process easier during this difficult time for my mom! read more

We met Kelley in 2017 when she helped us with guardianship for our two boys who had entered our lives by foster care. Their biological mother had gained reunification with them, but over the course of a couple months, she was having us keep them for her. When it came time for the oldest to start kindergarten, my husband told her she needs to enroll him in school, and she told my husband to do it. At that point, he spoke with Kelley. Kelley is extremely professional and knowledgeable. She will cross every T and dot every i. We went to court and obtained temporary guardianship. Sometime later, Kelley helped us with permanent guardianship. Four years later I reached out to her because we were going through a divorce and I asked her if she would be my lawyer for the custody aspect of our divorce (since the boys were not biological to us, their custody didn't fall under our family court divorce). She informed me that she couldn't because she had represented both my husband and I previously, as a couple, and it would be a conflict of interest, but she was extremely helpful with resources for me, which I was so grateful for. Just last month, eight years after her originally helping us, I had to reach out to her again because our social worker said our county files were missing a document from a 2017 court hearing. I knew it would be a lot to expect that Kelley would be able to help in this situation, but I knew if nothing else, she would be resourceful for me and that would be a start. Low and behold, Kelley had the exact document (minutes from the 2017 hearing) that was required by the social worker. Eight years later! Amazing. To get to the point: no matter what you are considering Kelley for, go for it! She will not disappoint read more

Kelley was phenomenal. We came to her to finally get our living will and estate planning done, something we've delayed over and over. She was responsive, helpful, organized, and walked us through every piece of the process super clearly. We felt like we were asking stupid questions, but she was at patient and was never condescending. It was a pleasure working with her and we recommend her to everyone! read more

My wife and I just had Kelly James update our family trust. We found her on YELP and we were not disappointed. Kelly is efficient, reliable, and prompt. We would give her 10 stars if we could, and would highly recommend her legal services to anyone. read more

When my husband died of Covid this year we had been planning on putting our assets in a trust, but we hadn't gotten to it. I had probate to navigate, and I turned to Kelley James of Jame Legal Group. She helped me tremendously and got the house transferred from my husband to me without having to go through probate. It was a process, but she was there for me throughout. As soon as that was finished I followed through with the estate planning and trust and Kelley was once again there for me-asking really good questions and providing thoughtful insights. She is tremendously helpful and very friendly. I couldn't be happier with the way it came together, and I will turn to Kelley in the future if I need to update the estate plan or have any questions. read more

Kelley is a true professional who cares about and listens to her clients. A close friend recommended Kelley when I was served an unforeseen summons to appear in court - Kelley quickly jumped into action, took on my case, and represented me without hesitation. She listened to me, asked all the right questions in order to find a solution to the problem, and showed genuine concern. Kelley answered all of my questions, addressed all of my concerns, and was always easy to reach during business hours (although e-mail was the best form of communication due to my current work location). Kelley was always a pleasure to communicate with; she gave me as much information as possible and always kept in contact with me throughout the entire experience. (Her rates are reasonable for the great service she provides.) At the end of it all Kelley did such an outstanding job that I didn't even have to show up in court - the matter was settled in a way that favored me. If you are looking for a true legal professional to address your concerns then I highly recommend you seek out Kelley to represent or assist you with your legal matters. read more

I used Kelley James to set up the will + trust and AHCD for my father a few years ago, and she did such a wonderful job walking him (and me) through everything, that I used her again to set up my own recently. She's great at explaining everything, very thorough, answers all my random questions (even months after setting things up), and is someone I know I can trust wholeheartedly with these legal matters. I really appreciate her attention to detail and warmth. She's not what you would normally think of a lawyer (no stuffy suit, big crazy jargon, etc.). I would highly recommend Kelley for any and all family and estate legal matters! read more

Called Kelly James due to the promising reviews on Yelp, left her a voicemail a week ago and she never called me back. I also stopped by her office and someone told me she doesn't come into the office on Thursday. really?? She has no assistance to monitor her schedule or book her appointments. All of this is a red flag to me!! I have several Real Estates properties & LLC that could use some help. But I'm not about to wait, and nothing gets done. My time is precious too!!! read more

Kelley James wrote my trust. She was knowledgeable, prompt and pointed out possible pitfalls in what I wanted to do. I made my own decision but it was a more informed decision after her questions. I've been putting a trust and will off for years but because of circumstances, I had to get it done now. I approached my search cautiously and with a little dread. Would I find the right one? Would I find someone who wouldn't charge an arm and a leg? Would I find someone easy to work with? I thought it would be a long search. Turns out it took a morning. All online. I sent questions to several offices on yelp and while most were prompt, they were automated. Kelley's was prompt and personalized. The trust was done quickly. The price was fair. If I had questions, she got right back to me with answers. A good choice for anyone needing a trust or other family law services. I've already referred a friend who also needed a trust and she's also very satisfied. read more

I stumbled into this office looking for another attorney that had moved. I decided to talk to Kelley since she was an attorney as well. Even though the type of lawyer I needed wasn't her expertise, she was extremely friendly and helpful with the information I needed and had such great vibes. That alone tells me that she's passionate about what she does and is probably really good at it. I'd recommend her simply for this. read more

I used Kelley for my personal Will & Trust. I was referred to her from a friend. I was definitely steered in the right direction. I was kind of dreading the process. But Kelley made it very simple and fast! I only stopped at the office once to go over everything. Kelley was professional and knowledgeable. So glad she was able to help me out with this! I also went back a second time for some changes. I would recommend Kelley to all my friends. read more

I used Kelly for my personal family trust along with always referring her to my friends, family and clients looking to get one done. She has incredible personalized service and VERY good prices. read more

Attorney James is the best! I reached out to her for some complications I was having with finishing my trust. Her response time was fast, she explained to me in detail how to resolve the issue and answered every question I had. She's very friendly and professional. I wouldn't hesitate going to her in the future. Thank you again! read more

Kelley was a great help to us in our adoption process. She has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in that area and we wouldn't hesitant to reach out to her again in the future. read more

I located Kelley online to assist my mil with her estate plan. She did a fantastic job and even helped my mil down the road when she needed a change without charging her more. She is also amazing at communicating with my mil and didn't just ignore her, like others have. I highly recommend her. read more

Kelley James is one of the best dependency lawyers in San Diego. She is who you want representing you in the courtroom. She gives your case prompt, personal attention, and she's exceptionally knowledgeable. She's honest and ethical. I've been in the system for over 25 years. She got results for my family. Truly one of the best I've ever seen. read more

A friend recommended The James Legal Group so I followed their lead and after years of procrastination, the creation of my trust is finally complete. Kelley made it so easy because of her extensive knowledge and willingness to spend the time with me to answer all of my questions about estate planning. She laid out all of that legal jargon in laymen's terms so it was simple to understand. The process was so easy and the price very reasonable. read more

Kelley made my father a trust, she took me into account because I am disabled so she set it up so that we could use it but not have it all confiscated by the government. I only wish that she could do the same for my mom who lives in Georgia. I would recommend her, hands down. A very pleasant experience. read more

Unprofessional. I contacted this outfit a week ago through their website; I had questions about a living trust or will and requested to set up an appointment. I chose this firm because of the the stellar reviews on Yelp. The response I received by email was automated and stated they'd get back to me shortly. Haven't heard a thing.. I can't stand this type of laziness/lack of regard for potential clients. Probably an indicator of how this shifty business operates. I've since taken my business elsewhere. Monitor your website traffic/inquiries or don't offer this sort of contact as an option. read more

Kelley James is such an easy person to talk to! Some people may be nervous and tense when it comes to lawyers, but she made it an easy going process. Our family wanted her to represent us in the courtroom as foster parents, in hopes to adopt our 2 year old. She is VERY knowledgeable, detail oriented, very articulate and pleads a good case every time we had a court hearing! She is hands down the VERY BEST and we cannot think of anyone else who would have done a better job than she did! Kelley is such a great lawyer to have in your corner if you are ever in need of one! Kelley, we cannot thank you enough!!! Thank you for working with us and being so patient with all the 6874615684 questions we had. Our family recommends her 100,000,000%! read more

Kelley made the process very easy from start to finish. She was patient and answered every question I had. My husband was very skeptical and felt that a will and trust were unnecessary since we are young and in good health. At the signing, Kelley did a great job explaining each document and mixing in casual conversation. She really put my husband at ease and had him laughing by the end of the signing. I can't believe I put it off for so long. read more

Kelley represented my fiancé and I in a battle against the county for our two year old foster son. Kelley has a sharp legal mind and is a powerhouse in the courtroom. She fought tirelessly for us and we felt extremely comfortable and confident that we had her in our corner. She held our hands every step of the way and was very patient with my hundreds of emails with random questions during the process. She's also known to the San Diego legal community as everyone that we spoke to in San Diego either knew her or knew of her. I've never met a more thoughtful and honest professional and while I hope that we never need to use her services again, she'll be the first person we call for any legal matters. read more

We used James Legal Group for establishing our estate. Kelley James was helpful and informative and I'm glad we found her. She explained all aspects of the estate to us clearly and concisely (sometimes repeatedly) and made sure my husband and I were comfortable and confident with all of our legal documents. read more

Kelley has been great, she helped us through a difficult time with an elderly father and made sure this doesn't happen to our kiddo.

kelley is simply the best estate planning attorney i have ever dealt with, and in my 66 years i have encountered several.....case closed!.....:-)......:-D read more