I started in the intake portion of the process. The conversation went smooth but then the process…read moreof paperwork came. I kept telling the worker I did not get the email and he was adamant that it was sent. I kept telling him that it didn't go through and he basically called me a liar. Why would anyone want to work with a firm that treats their clients this way. We haven't even filed anything. Decided to walk away because I can already image what's ahead. The sad part is I never got to speak to an attorney so I couldn't tell you if they were pleasant or not to work with. To the attorneys at Costen Ruiz, you should work with your intake team on this.

I now know who to call for all my legal issues ! I wish I knew sooner, but luckily, they were able…read moreto help me out

We consulted this firm for a high-conflict custody and child support case. Initially, we reached…read moreout to retain Kristen Holstrom, but during the consultation, Timothy McArdle joined the call and outlined a clear plan for our case. Both were knowledgeable, and we retained Timothy. Our case was resolved out of court with a favorable modification to the custody schedule. Timothy took the time to understand the details of our situation and consistently showed empathy and reassurance throughout the process. He was professional, well spoken, direct, and knew the case like the back of his hand. His case coordinator, James Chase, was responsive, which helped us feel informed at every step. Family court is stressful, and clear communication made a difference. The firm is expensive, but for us, the results were worth it. We now have peace of mind knowing we have strong representation advocating for my husband's rights as a father. Highly recommend if you're seeking counsel to represent you to go the distance.

I hired Brittany Van Veen after speaking with three other divorce attorneys. I chose her because…read moreshe presented herself well during our initial phone call and appeared to understand that my businesses were my most significant assets and needed careful handling. After approximately eight months of representation and about $20,000+ in legal fees, she informed me that she would no longer represent me. Looking back, I believe the breakdown was largely caused by a serious communication disconnect that could likely have been resolved through one meaningful conversation. Most communication during my case occurred by email. Although email was convenient for routine matters, I spoke with Brittany by phone only two or three times during the entire eight months. As someone going through a divorce for the first time, I did not understand every possible legal scenario, procedural limitation, or consequence. I had certain expectations about what could be completed in order to finalize the divorce quickly, and those expectations turned out to be incorrect. I was frustrated, but I needed my attorney to explain the process, ask questions about my goals, and help identify where the misunderstanding had occurred. Instead, I felt that the communication breakdown was placed entirely on me. I was sent paperwork ending the representation rather than being given an opportunity to have a genuine conversation and repair the attorney-client relationship. The following day, while representing myself, I contacted my former spouse's attorney directly, and we were able to resolve the remaining issues within approximately two days. One of my deepest regrets is that I gave up the opportunity to pursue spousal support because I believed doing so would help bring the divorce to a faster conclusion. I now understand that my expectations were not aligned with the actual process, but that was precisely why I had retained experienced legal counsel. A client hires a divorce attorney because the attorney understands the courts, filings, legal strategy, and consequences that the client does not. I had previously considered transferring my case to another attorney because of other communication concerns, but I was already emotionally overwhelmed, financially invested, and concerned about paying another lawyer to review eight months of work before taking over. That is an extremely vulnerable position for any client. I cannot speak to Brittany's intentions, but I can speak to my experience: I felt unheard, unsupported, and abandoned during a period when I was relying heavily on professional guidance. She was paid for her work, but I was left to manage the final stage of my case alone. It has taken me 2 years to feel capable of writing this review. Interestingly, it was not the divorce itself that required the most emotional recovery. I chose the divorce and remain grateful that I made that decision. What has stayed with me is the regret of placing my trust, vulnerability, and financial resources with a firm where I ultimately did not feel understood or protected. I would like to add that the firm did not even reach out or try to change attorneys within the firm so this is not just a Brittany Van Veen experience. This is absolutely a HOLSTROM Block and Parke experience. Prospective clients should ask detailed questions about how frequently they will be able to speak directly with their attorney, how disagreements or misunderstandings are handled, and what circumstances could cause the firm to withdraw from representation. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this attorney or firm.

I cannot say enough good things about the team at Schank Family Law. Eric Nakasu has been my…read moreattorney, and Christian Schank has represented me in court, and together they have been an incredible, knowledgeable, and professional team during one of the most difficult periods of my life. That said, Stephany Mejia truly deserves special recognition. She has stood out to me in ways I didn't even know I would need during this process. I am going through an extremely challenging child custody and domestic violence situation, and this has been one of the hardest things I have ever experienced. From the very beginning, Stephany has been consistently supportive, responsive, compassionate, and on top of everything. She has taken the time to explain things, check in, and make sure I felt supported and informed every step of the way. During moments when I felt overwhelmed, scared, or unsure, Stephany was there and that meant more to me than I can properly put into words. I truly don't know how I would have gotten through this process without her support. She has been a steady, calming presence during an incredibly emotional and stressful time, and I am beyond grateful for her dedication and care. If you are looking for a family law office with a strong, capable team and a paralegal who genuinely goes above and beyond, I highly recommend Schank Family Law and especially Stephany Mejia.

I hired this firm expecting legal guidance and meaningful representation, but my experience was…read moredeeply disappointing. From the beginning, I was told there was very little that could be done, then I do not understand what value I was actually receiving for the fees I was being charged. A major issue was communication. My experience was that the office frequently forwarded court documents I was already receiving directly from the county, but without any explanation of what the documents meant, whether action was needed, or what my options were. The emails often felt like simple forwarding messages with "let us know if you have questions," despite the fact that I was being billed for them. From my perspective, I was paying significant amounts for paperwork I already had, without receiving the kind of legal guidance I hired an attorney to provide. What made this even more frustrating was comparing it to my current attorney. My new lawyer sends court documents with explanations, outlines my response options, and helps me understand what decisions need to be made. That is what I believed I was paying for in the first place. I was also frustrated that I did not feel properly advised about the practical consequences of my case, including the financial impact that would continue while the matter was pending. Looking back, I feel like I paid for representation but received very little strategy, very little advocacy, and very little usable guidance. Overall, I left this firm feeling unsupported, overbilled, and unclear on what service I was actually paying for. I cannot recommend them based on my experience.

Thank you to Buffington Law Firm for the outstanding job they did for me when I needed someone to…read morehelp me when I didn't know where to go, Matt and Kaden were there for me during a difficult situation. Their hard work and understanding were above and beyond anything I could have imagined and I am greatful to have had them on my team. They did an outstanding job and were very well prepared and their hard work proved itself in the courtroom. Thank you again Buffington Law Firm

Do Not Use these so called attorney's. I experienced unethical behavior by an associate attorney…read moreand buffington himself. He lied to me about his intentions and just took us for a ride and stretched the case out for more billing hours. On top of all that we come to find out that their was never a engagement agreement signed and executed. Jacob F.

DO NOT USE THIS LAW FIRM !!!!!…read more They do horrible work, do not make you a priority, bill you for expenses that do not exist and do not help solve or address your case. I made the terrible mistake of hiring them to retrieve some money from a client that didn't pay and it was the worst decision. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!!

DO NOT HIRE THIS FIRM - GROSS NEGLIGENCE AND EXTREME OVERBILLING…read more If I could give Aldi Law Firm zero stars, I would. As a small business owner, I trusted them to defend me in a case, but it turned into a nightmare. They extremely overbilled me for work they clearly never did, fabricating tasks to inflate their invoices. They even had the audacity to threaten to stop working on my case if I didn't pay their outrageous bills within 10 days. The worst part? After months of paying their exorbitant fees, I hired a new lawyer and discovered that the Plaintiff's attorney had no idea I even had representation--Aldi Law Firm never contacted them. This is gross negligence and an insult to any client who expects their lawyer to actually do their job. Their actions caused me months of extreme emotional distress and financial strain, as they took advantage of me during an already difficult time. This firm is unethical, unprofessional, and, frankly, a disgrace to the legal profession. When I advised them the plaintiffs attorney didn't even know I had representation they ignored my email. Like most emails sent to them. They never update you and send you to a portal that rarely works for updates. My new attorney was completely shocked at the gross negligence of Adli Law. Aldi Law Firm should be disbarred for their conduct. Avoid them at all costs unless you enjoy being overcharged for absolutely nothing!

Let's start with the obvious - I am not good with my money - otherwise - I would never have to use…read moretheir services. That said, when people in the lowest point in their lives need to use your services, and you take advantage of their trust and willingness to believe in you and your word, you cross the line to evil. Welcome to the current world of Mr. Heston. Bottom line, we trusted him, we hired him on more than one occasion, only for him to turn around, take our money, then tell us, after clearly expressing he could help us, nope, we're too broke to be helped. Yet, he says, he worked to tell us that (heck, I could have told you that at no cost) and he says he earned that money. Buyer beware. I should have noted the other comments here. He just wants to take your money, whether he can help you or not. That's just my opinion, that's what I am sharing here. If you care to ignore it, I get it, but, don't say you were not warned. Mr. Heston, there is a special spot for you and your type. Beware the pitchforks.

I gave Richard Heston a $250 deposit to start my bankruptcy filing - For 3 weeks He did not return…read moremy phone calls or emails - After answering all the questions they asked for I wanted to make an appointment to finish Bankruptcy Petition and complete my payment for bankruptcy- I was told they don't do that - I explained I have a civil Lawsuit on May 27 th - I told them I needed to file quickly - They said thats not an emergency- Dealing with this law firm was a horrible experience ( This is my experience only ) All I can say is Buyer be where - You can't say you weren't warned ?

Tony is amazing. In a time of incredible darkness, I thought I would lose my family's place to…read morelive. Even though I didn't have the money to afford a retainer that time, Tony referred me to a paralegal who instruction by instruction helped me get through the process and delay it until I saved enough money to retain services of The Law Offices of Mark S. Martinez. There's no greater feeling than knowing that someone is there to take the load off in the hardest times. Even when I didn't have money for a retainer, they showed me how to delay time until I did.

If you are looking for a smart, steady attorney who actually shows up for you, call Martinez Law…read moreOffice. Marc handled our case, and I could not be more grateful for his work. He stayed responsive over email, answered every question with patience, and knew California real estate law inside and out. Our situation was stressful. We were dealing with a volatile landlord and facing the real possibility of losing our home. Marc kept us focused, explained every step in plain language, and moved quickly whenever things heated up. Thanks to his guidance and persistence, our family of six, including our four kids, stayed in our home. That stability meant everything to us. Professional, reliable, and genuinely committed. I would recommend Marc and Martinez Law Office without hesitation.

I had asked Eric to review a matter that was of concern to me…read more He took the time to take a deeper look. He backed up his statements with case law and explained to me different aspects about my matter, what his comments were and what they were not. He gave me the information that I needed to make an informed decision. My take away: Eric Strongin is thorough, detailed and thoughtful. I seriously get a "Spirit of Excellence" from his handling of my inquiry. He has earned my trust!!! "He who is faithful in a little thing is also faithful in much.!"

beware: lawyer dan libby was recommended/referred by mold specialist to handle our water…read moreintrusion/toxic mold in our apartment. mr. libby communicated with us for over three weeks, obtaining information, providing his personal phone number, texting us, providing legal advice. we followed it all. then out of the blue his law clerk told us they would not take our case. we are both longtime lawyers as well, in fact, senior lawyers, but not in the area of personal injury and mold cases. mr. libby should not have led us on and provided legal advice if he was not going to take our case. and out of pure courtesy to two senior lawyers he should have at least told us personally that his firm would not take our case. shame on him and his firm. we should consider filing a complaint against him with the ca state bar. but perhaps we have more respect and consideration for him than he gave us!! do not use this firm! PS. Daniel Libbey will NOT RESPOND to your messages. Funny how only two hours AFTER WE POSTED THIS REVIEW he finally called us after ghosting us for messages left personally for him FIVE MONTHS AGO and THREE WEEKS ago.