Carolyn is a wonderful attorney and a supportive, understanding human being. I am truly grateful…read morethat I had the opportunity to work with her. I spoke with several attorneys before making my decision, and from our very first phone call I could tell she was different. She did not rush the conversation or treat it like just another case, she listened carefully, understood the details of my situation, and provided thoughtful, practical advice right away. That first call lasted more than half an hour, and after it, I knew I wanted her to represent me. My divorce case was long and challenging, and Carolyn was exceptional throughout the entire process. She handled many responsibilities beyond what was expected and always remained solution-focused. At times, the mediator and the opposing attorney were difficult to work with, and there were even moments when it felt like she was doing more than her share just to keep the process moving forward. She was always accessible, I could reach her quickly whenever needed, we spent hours discussing important details, and she consistently responded to my emails in minutes. I was going through an extremely difficult time financially and emotionally, and Carolyn was incredibly supportive. Even during periods when I struggled to make payments, she continued to work hard and never pressured me. In fact, there were times when she first asked whether I was financially okay before even mentioning her fees. That says a lot about her character, she is not money-centered; she genuinely cares about her clients as people. There were moments when I shared my sadness and emotional struggles, and she was supportive like a friend and, at times, almost like a therapist. She guided me with honesty and professionalism, sometimes telling me things that were difficult to hear, but that honesty is exactly what makes her such an exceptional attorney. She does not sugarcoat reality; she is direct, logical, and always focused on achieving the best possible outcome. In the end, we were able to reach an agreement, and my divorce is now finalized. I truly owe this result in large part to Carolyn's dedication, intelligence, and steady guidance. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs not only a highly skilled and successful attorney, but also a genuinely kind and compassionate human being.

Carolyn breaks legalese down and makes it understandable…read more She attentive, she moves efficiently, and she's thorough. She drafted a prenup for my partner and I that we both felt really good about and helped us go through the process without losing our minds. :) She's friendly and curious and thoughtful to boot - it's nice to work with someone who's both very professionally competent and also kind.

Jonathan Short is an excellent attorney, he and his office staff went over and above to assist me…read morein a criminal traffic citation from an overzealous police officer. He was able to have it reduced to a local ordinance that didn't carry points. I was very happy with his services, and again his office staff is helpful, welcoming, and especially kind.

Jonathan Short handle a case for me - I had someone owe me money initially I thought I could only…read moresue for the amount owed - however after consulting with Attorney Short he informed me I had a fraud charge as well which added an additional $5000.00 on my claim plus attorneys fees! Needless to say I was very pleased with his services. He is very knowledgable, accessible and represented me well! His fees are more than fair! The thing I love the most is he always took my calls which to me is very important. I would highly recommend his services!

Working with Kim during my CPO case was one of the biggest blessings during one of the hardest…read morechapters of my life. From the very beginning, she didn't just handle my case, she held space for me. She took the time to understand the full story, the pain behind it, and the fear I was carrying after everything I had endured. Kim advocated for me with a strength I didn't always feel in myself. She kept me grounded when the process felt overwhelming, explained every step with care, and fought for my safety and peace with a level of dedication that made me feel genuinely protected. In moments where I could have fallen apart, she kept me steady. In moments where I doubted myself, she reminded me of my truth. And throughout the entire process, she treated me with compassion, patience, and respect, never once making me feel like "just another case." Because of her guidance, I felt prepared, supported, and emotionally stronger than when I started. I will forever be grateful for her work, her professionalism, and her heart. If you are going through something painful or complicated and need an attorney who truly cares, someone who will stand beside you with both courage and empathy, Kim is the one you want. She gave me back my sense of safety, and that is something I will never forget.

Kim was amazing! She held my hand throughout the divorce process, offered her guidance, and gave me…read morea very precise quote. She was quick, supportive, and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend her knowing that she will guide you with honesty, support, and empathy.

Julie and her team (including Rachel, Annjelika, and Marcela) were absolutely fantastic from day 1,…read moreuntil the end of the journey with my application. Absolute efficiency in all their work, detailed and punctual in their communication, and meticulous in their preparation of supporting evidence. They left no stone unturned, and the effort required on our part was minimal; submission of documents, obtaining a few signatures, and final reviews of the material they consolidated and prepared. Our minds were at ease throughout this whole process, and I feel that should speak volumes of the service they provided! They are absolutely worth the cost and I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat. Julie, we truly appreciate all of you and your teams' support!

Dropped an email never heard from any one so cant write as how was my experience dealing with this…read morelaw firm. Today April 28 got a call from law office we spoke for 15 minutes about my petition and I felt very pressured to change the star rating to some thing else as she is used to of all five star rating. After our discussion, I felt that she was too expensive highest from all I spoke to for just filling two forms in CEAC and felt really ripped off. I requested her to send me data via email which she never did. I just got a email in the evening from her that she cannot process my petition. This law office was too expensive and just pressuring me to change the star rating. Well she can claim any amount she likes to charge but any one with some IQ will not retain her too expensive. I am glad I am not retaining her in any way.

John Wright, Steve Greenblat, Barret Schultz, Jay Halleck. They represented me for a family case…read morethrough DCPS Washington Teachers Union - I filed a DC Office Human Rights Complaint - Schultz's final words to me were to "be careful out there". This statement was a threat. Schultz was responding to my frustration of the judges unlawful response to my child's best interest. These lawyers allowed the Baltimore Court system to weaponize me as the 3 year old minor was abducted according to the state of NV - this fact was overlooked by the attorney and 2 Baltimore judges. The result I lost all rights to any son and the court ensured continued alienation because the attorneys pre-meditated this outcome with the Judges and did not properly represent me - retaliation is a crime.

By far one of the worst legal firms I've ever done business with. Used them as a part of a Legal…read morePlan offered by my Union. Firstly, all calls are routed through the secretary(who is amazingly nice, gracious and friendly btw), which starts your inquiry. Next, good luck getting in touch with any attorneys as it seems they are always busy, out of the office or simply screening calls. When they do finally get in touch with you, it comes off as if "they are doing you a favor, so let's make this quick." Your interactions are made to feel as if you are a bother to them. And some of the attorneys are flat out pretentious, rude and/or jerks. You will call, they will not answer timely. You will ask questions, they will respond with snarky, belittling or insensitive responses. You will ask for clarification, they will treat it as if you should know by now or they've explained in full detail already. Would not recommend anyone use their services. There are so many other firms available & even if there wasn't, I would still go to another firm simply because of their lack of customer service.

I recently had a prenup reviewed at Carlberg Law firm by one of the associates. I had prepared the…read moreprenup using a standard form from Rocketlawyer.com, and just needed the 13-page document reviewed (according to my estimate this would take someone an hour to an hour and half to review and beef up if needed). Note that I have very few assets, so this was more from the perspective of "going forward" rather than an extensive carve out of existing property. The associate spent 2.75 hours reviewing it and beefing it up, (with standard clauses) but the portions beefed up had a lot of errors (which I had to correct). These included definition references that actually were not defined anywhere, cross references that did not exist and multiple formatting errors. Prior to the 1 hour consultation, the associate had emailed me but had forgotten to attach the agreement itself so I had to review it on the spot. For the actual consultation, the associate was very courteous, and explained things clearly, so I appreciated this part. In the end, though, I did not utilize this firm for additional follow up - I cleaned up the form myself, and signed in the presence of a notary of my own choice. Would recommend that the associate gain more experience - standard forms should not rack up fees of up to + $700, and for that price even a paralegal could get cross references accurately.

Michael is fantastic…read more Do not waste your time or money on Sweta. unfortunate waste of a law degree. I received multiple drunken incoherent communications from Sweta after having paid for a consult. utterly disgraceful behavior, entirely unbecoming of an attorney. what a shame.

I can't recommend Sweta Patel and her law firm highly enough. Facing my first DUI was stressful and…read moreoverwhelming, but Sweta guided me through every step of the process with professionalism, empathy, and real expertise. She explained everything clearly, set realistic expectations, and always made time to answer my questions. Thanks to her strategic approach and deep understanding of the system, the outcome was far better than I anticipated. What really stood out was how much she genuinely cared, not just about the case, but about helping me move forward. If you're looking for a defense attorney who's sharp, responsive, and truly has your back, Sweta Patel is the one you want on your side.

Mr Alan Soschin is one of the best dC family law attorneys…read more I recommend him highly He is very conscious about keeping his cost down and deals with his clients with a considerate and humane approach. He has a deep knowledge of DC family law and is not confrontational; but he is very firm and stands up for his clients. I wish I could give him More then the permissible 5 stars !

Mr. Soschin was recommended to me by a fellow attorney. I was in need of some emergency child…read morecustody advice involving multiple states and potentially some scary issues. Alan met with me right away and understood my legal issues immediately. He offered me a very fair hourly rate, and in my opinion used his time on my case very judiciously and efficiently. Without getting into the boring particulars of my case, let's just say Alan delivered on everything I could have possibly dreamed of, and more. Ultimately, my legal issue was resolved in a timely, affordable fashion and surprisingly everyone was satisfied with the outcome, even the defendant--which in Family Court is a good thing since you most likely need to deal with the defendant for a long time after court. Highly recommend a consultation if you are considering Family Court proceedings. You won't be disappointed.

These folks get it…read more When you are in a divorce/child custody event, you need guidance fast. Hire them- ask for John Winkler, and he will take care of you.

I worked with an attorney named Heather Jenquine (as did Claire in the previous post) and my…read moreexperience with her was (and still is) quite terrible. Not only did she mispresent and mistreat me as a client, but she also did a disservice to my child with respect to the custody arrangements. Heather rarely, if ever, responded to any of my requests, communication would go missing for months on end and I inevitably felt completely abandoned by the one person who was not only being PAID to be on my side, but was supposed to actually BE there to represent me. She missed appointments, did not return phone calls, emails or the like and now that everything is almost over, she still won't even advise me if I'm even divorced yet. She's a HORRIBLE representation of what a lawyer, especially a family lawyer, ought to be. My daughter is extremely young and our bond and relationship got SCREWED because of this woman. Don't use this law firm and especially don't use this woman. She is sincerely lacking in legal skills and repetoire. I concur with the previous post - stay away from this firm!