Kristina Kendall Gkikas is an outstanding attorney. She succesfully represented me in a grueling 3 day family law trial. With integrity, dignity and grace she won my case. The stakes were high. She was calm, cool and collected against a sea of subterfuge. The office staff is caring, compassionate and competent. Their fees are SO reasonable for the value received. Their office location in downtown Claremont is centrally located to service the Inland Empire including San Bernardino County. Highly recommend this attorney and firm. read more

Brian was a professional and reliable lawyer in my child custody case. He handled the process efficiently and kept me informed at each step.

Words can't express the gratitude I have towards Brian and his team (especially Miki) at Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell. I actually interviewed four different attorneys before I found Brian. I hear horror stories from others regarding their relationship with their attorneys. During a divorce, you need access to the one person you trust that's assisting you in an already difficult chapter of our lives. If you unfortunately need a divorce attorney, you can feel confident knowing they will always have your back! read more

SUPERB ATTORNEY, KNOWLEDGEABLE, COMPASSIONATE yet FIERCE... I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ! Instead of writing a review, I will just share the email I sent them as it is more meaningful than a review. From: alonso...... Sent: Monday, March 02, 2020 8:40 AM To: BRIANM..... Cc: cathyk..... Subject: Notice - Maria A.... Good morning Brian, I received the Notice of Attorney Withdrawal, I felt more sad seeing that notice than going through the actual divorce; felt like I was losing a friend. But I am sure we will be in touch in the future, I will need you to help me with my prenup with my future husband/TRUE soulmate...someday. I would like to express my profound appreciation for representing me and spending a great amount of time and effort on my divorce case. I am eternally grateful to you and your staff for all the care shown to me, and for working tirelessly to ensure the case settled smoothly. I know you have a lot of clients, so your prompt responses and attention to detail really meant a lot to me. Your expertise and care were indispensable during this difficult time. I can't thank you enough. I've worked with many lawyers before, (both personal and business) but you are truly the best I've ever worked with. I am fortunate to have met you. THANK YOU. Kindest Regards, Maria A..... read more

Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell - Attorney Brian Mitchell and me after our victory. I am blessed I had Brian as my attorney. Superb representation. - Divorce & Family Law Near Me - Claremont, California

Kristina and her staff are amazing! Kristina has been outstanding and very effective in helping me sort out a post-divorce issue without having to go to court and handling everything via mediation. The result was very successful for all parties involved. She is direct, efficient and highly effective. She is not interested in drama and will help you get results. The best part is that her fees are very clear and she is very honest. Highly recommended!!! read more

Brian was very professional and provided outstanding service. We appreciate his frank approach and he has a decent dry wit. Definitely a solid choice as you will not wonder where things are at and can be confident that he will be your advocate. read more

Highly recommend. This law firm has been amazing to work with and is a class act. Mr. Mitchell was outstanding explaining my rights as a father and working with the opposing counsel. My situation was a complicated one but Mr. Mitchell was able to write up a parenting plan so I could start seeing my 3 children again after being away from them for 4 years. This firm definitely goes the distance for its clients and the office staff is always there to assist with any questions and I had a lot of them! read more

I would not recommend Mrs. Gkkikas. Incompetent attorney who failed to represent case to the fullest extent of the law to an incompetent bankruptcy attorney who is clueless of family law proceeding. Despite of the evidence presented and 730 evaluation report which is in our favorite, she failed to tip the scale. The one word to describe the case is negligence. I would not recommend Ms. Gkikas. On a positive note, her office manager Cathy is great. We will always be appreciative of her commitment and compassion! read more

I reached out to Brian Mitchell during a time I needed assistance for custody. From the very first day I met him for a consultation I knew my search for a lawyer had ended. Him and his team are very professional and educated me in a field I had no knowledge in. I left my initial court date with sole legal custody over OUR son and I couldn't have chosen a better partner and Lawyer to defend my case. I'm already providing his law firm information to other acquaintances who are going through a similar problem. I am beyond pleased with this Firm and all of there Professionalism. read more

If you are unfortunate enough to need a family law attorney, as I was, save yourself a lot of grief and confusion, and just hire attorney Brian Mitchell. If you want ethical, morally sound representation that is sharp, honest, capable, and very strong, you are in the right place. Mr. Mitchell is professional, first and foremost, but he will also treat you with class, dignity and respect. I consider him a friend now that we have worked together, and I'd be proud to be considered a friend by him as well. Also, it is important to mention how great his staff is. I know Cathy and Lilly personally, and they have been wonderful to work with. Again, they treat you with so much dignity and respect that you will really feel the support from this office. Please take my advice from personal experience with multiple family law attorneys in my case, and save yourself the heartache. Contact Brian Mitchell and his staff. You will be in the best hands possible. I wish anyone and everyone who needs a a family attorney the very best, and I hope you find a resolution that works for everyone in your family. Remember to love your children more than you might dislike your spouse at the moment, and remember that there was a reason you love each other in the beginning, remember that person you loved, and act accordingly. Thank you to everyone at Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, from the bottom of my heart. read more

Attorney Brian Mitchell and all the staff in the office were amazing. Brian walked me through everything before court and was always available when I needed questions answered in regards to my case. He never gave me the run around and told me exactly what it was when it came to what I was fighting for in my custody battle. Cathy and Miki are were always helpful whenever I would call the office with any questions as well. I am very satisfied with the service Brian and his staff provided and I would call him again in a heartbeat if I had too. read more

DO NOT hire this lady- Kristina Gkikas as your attorney!! She is horrible. She's only after your money. She's in no way a client advocate, she will NOT fight for you. She will convince you to accept whatever the other party offers. She doesn't even make sense while she speaks those few words in court. She also writes like an 8th grader, I had to correct and re-write all the paperwork she wrote, I honestly thought it was an amateur from her office that had written it. She also charges for everything! Every call, every single email, EVERYTHING, beware!!!! Even their 'courtesy reminder calls' you will be charged for. Horrible. read more

I was referred to Kristina by another attorney who is in a lengthly trial. Just called the office to schedule an appointment - scheduled quickly - received professional and courteous service on the phone plus my questions were answered with clarity, I believe in a great review when great service is provided. read more

I have been working with attorney Kristina and her team for 5 years give or take. I am very happy I found her to represent me during a difficult time, and value and trust her professional opinion. I strongly recommend her legal services. read more

From the time I walked into the office and spoke with Attorney Brian Mitchell, I felt at ease. Throughout my divorce and child custody case, he was informative, supportive, and empathetic to me and my family. Brian was fierce in his representation of me, and my children. I couldn't have picked a better attorney. I am so grateful for what he and everyone at the office did for me and my family. read more

This lawyer team is absolutely the best. I was able to get custody of my son and they are really family orientated. My experience was very pleasant and even recommended business to them (which they were very pleased with the outcome as well). Kristina is definitely a professional who cares about her clients. They are in and out of the different courts in the area and have built SUPERIOR reputations. Tom Kendall is a genius and has a TERRIFIC paralegal team! Trust me, if you have doubts, consultations don't hurt. I guarantee you will make the right choice after meeting with them! read more

I came to Brian Mitchell in 2016 to deal with a nasty custody and child support battle with my ex-husband. I was distraught about the whole thing and I didn't know what to do or expect. Brian was absolutely amazing. He was really on my side and my children's. He was extremely knowledgeable about the system and explained everything to me before we went to court. He handled all the details. I had initially considered going to legal aid because it was free, but I'm very happy that I did not. This case was too important to try to handle myself. It was worth the money I paid to get an attorney and he was extremely competent. The office manager Kathy, worked with me on payments and everyone there was so supportive. Mickie was the paralegal on my case and she's so sweet and personable. If you need a good family attorney, who will fight for you, then Brian is awesome. I would recommend them. read more

Kristine Kendall-Gkikas is very supportive and compassionate through the entire divorce process. In addition, she is a great litigator. I was very pleased with the outcome of my case although the case was very long and painstaking. I give Mrs. Kendall-Gkikas my utmost recommendation to represent you in this difficult process. read more

The staff at this law office is so very professional. They truly care about their clients. To say they are kind and an understatement. I shopped around at a few different offices and this one is the one that made sense for me. I needed their service at the lowest time in my life when I was getting divorced. I am truly appreciative to everyone on staff for their kind and understanding and helpful service they provided for me. I will always be grateful for their help!! read more

Zero . I was referred to this attorney by my friend. My 30 minutes consultation about my divorce case was paid for in advance after signed the contract It was my first and last time to See and speak with the attorney after that I had to deal with her assistant . My questions never been answered . I can not think of any worse experience in professional office . I still do not understand what is happened to my case I lost my kids custody with them . I reported many important matters to her assistant and always says (I am not an attorney) Take advantage of my little English. waste my money and time on heart-less care -less Lawyer . I had my kids and I lost my custody with them I don't know why ? read more

Tom is truly a good and honest man who fought for me in court 10 plus years ago. It took a few trips to the courthouse to go before the judge, but in the end it was all worth it. Make sure you remain calm and listen to the advise your attorney gives you, they are the professionals, and they DO know better. Please be advised that family law cases can take a long time and seem to move a a snail's pace, but that is the nature of the beast, being able to spend more time with my daughter made it all worth while. Thank you Tom, you are the "Salt of the Earth". read more

UPDATE: Shortly after I posted this review I was contacted by Cathy from the Law Firm. She sincerely apologized and extended her number to still set up a consultation. First impressions are everything, and unfortunately theirs happened to be a poor one. I do however, feel like it is fair to update the original review. Even though I will not be retaining their services at this time, I was both surprised and thankful for the swift apology. Kudos for the attempt to make it right. JUST called the phone number to inquire about scheduling a consultation. The office attendant/receptionist had a very cold greeting. It did not include her name, nor the name of the business I was calling. I said, "Hello, I'm inquiring about scheduling a consultation?" And then, she hung up. Guess I will continue my search. read more

I found Ms. Gkikas and her staff and colleagues to be highly ethical, competent, and responsive.

Even though this firm turned out not to practice the type of law we needed, Kathy was SO helpful in finding us referrals to other firms that could help us. She had no reason to be so helpful or spend her time to explain more details of our situation and research an appropriate attorney for our case, other than just basic kindness! read more

Fails to provide the minimum standard of legal representation. Someone reported below that they won a malpractice suit against Mr. Kendall Read below Look below at 9 other reviews not recommended and then below that 4 others not recommended and reviews REMOVED. Removed because they were truthful. Misrepresented me and billed, billed, billed me. Behaved and acted as if was truly representing my best interests. He was not it cost me dearly. Yelp is removing all truthful reviews on this read more

Hiring a lawyer is nauseating for me, but I used Yelp and found Kristina Kendall-Gkikas. She handled my problem quickly and decisively and at a fair price (as legal help goes). She also allowed me to make payments and was willing to work on my case as long as I made a payment every month. She had the backbone I lacked and did a great job. I would hire her again in a heartbeat. read more

Best layer Team, Kristina made the impossible happened. I for sure thought that my divorce and child custody case was going to go all south on me had no expectations on winning at all and to top it off it was at one point an international case matter. Never the less i have no clue how Kristina did it but I as a proud and loving father won my case with the incredible help from Kristina, till this day I have no clue how she made it happen. Thank you Kristina! read more

A year ago this month, I began a very difficult process I was not expecting to ever have to go through. I was weary of finding a trustworthy attorney and took to Yelp to aide in my search. I do not typically write reviews, but I find it imperative that I share my story. If there is anyone nervous and weary, just as I was, my story might be helpful...just as I found those before me helpful in making my decision for my initial consultation with Mrs. Kendall-Gkikas. First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge the staff at this office for their diligence, understanding, and speedy response time. Lydia, the paralegal for Mrs. Kendall-Gkikas is the person I talked to the most from beginning to end. Although not part of her job description, Lydia was sweet and kind when there were tears, understanding when there was frustration (because of my case), and happy for me simply because I was happy with the outcome. Additionally, from the very start, they have been very understanding with the payment process. After my initial retainer was depleted, I was able to make monthly payments. Many places are not as flexible and I appreciated the understanding on their part. Throughout the process I made monthly payments and it worked in my favor in the end. Both Lydia and Ms. Kendall had timely and detailed responses with any question I had in regards to payments or with my case in general. As for Mrs. Kendall-Gkikas, I felt she was helpful in my initial consultation and the day of my court case. She was detailed and realistic with any expectations I should have in regards to my case. I did want to make a note that she is well-liked and well-known at the Pomona courthouse. During my day at the court for my case, I watched her represent others and the judge was very responsive to Mrs. Kendall-Gkikas. This was a plus on my part, considering I "heard" the judge was known for being difficult and opinionated. Mrs. Kendall-Gkikas went back and forth with the Respondent's attorney and in the end I was happy with the outcome. Thank you to everyone at Kendall & Gkikas LLP. read more

I was reffered to attorney Gkikas, and she was great! She is smart, trustworthy, prices extremely reasonably, will fight for you, and acts swiftly. I have nothing but great things to say about her and her staff (thank you Niccole!!!) All of you were very helpful to me and my family in a time of need, and if I ever need a family law attorney again I know exactly where I will be going! I've already recommended two parties to your practice because of the excellent experience you delivered! Thanks again for everything! read more

What can I say except look no where esle, I had the pleasure of having Mr. Kendall represent me in my divorce case, He will do exactly what his client wants him to do. Not to mention his sister Mrs. Gkikas is also TOP NOTCH. This place from the start made me feel like part of their family, Catherine was very pleaseant during our first meeting always smiling. And I dare not forget Mrs. Lydia Davison the paralegal whom I made her work a lot more difficult, I was sure she would get mad at me or be that kind of person that would say, "oh know here comes that pain in my side". But she never did, she was very professional and always smiled. This office should be awarded Claremonts business of the year award. So please take my advise and look no further, you will not be dissapointed. I previouslly had prior counsel which I realeased as my attorney of record and was Blessed and Very THANKFUL that Mr. Kendall accepted my case. Mr. Kendall, words cannot express my thanks to you, your Sister and especially the office staff. You have an award winning team. I have also recommended other people to This office and they were also very happy with their results. These lawyers really look after their clients best interest, NO MATTER WHAT. Trust me. Thank You Mrs. Davison, and Catherine for all your smiles and concerns when I would come into the office. I hope and pray that I never have to retain your services again, however if I had to I would not even hesitate. MANY THANKS AGAIN, AND MAY GOD BLESS THE STAFF AT kENDALL & GKIKAS. J. H West Covina Ca. :-) read more

This divorce attorney is as good as it gets. He resolved all my legal issues with my ex husband and got me everything I deserved. He gets back to you in a reasonable time frame and does not leave you hanging with questions or drag out the proceedings to make money. If a good honest lawyer is what you want then tom kendall is the answer for you. read more

During what was to be one of the most difficult times of my life Kristina and her paralegal Lydia worked so hard to make this so easy. The entire process start to finish went so smooth. Kristina fought for me and I couldn't be more satisfied with the end results. Kristina and her team were so knowledgeable, absolutely pleasant and always available, ensuring the upmost confidence throughout my entire case. There is no finer firm around. read more

Definitely a 5 star attorney...Mr. Kendall is very honest, compassionate and knowledgeable in family practice. He helped me bring a quick resolution to my divorce, without any worries of doubting his expertise. He took the time out of his busy schedule to review some documents and gave me the understanding on how to approach my ex-wife with the right words to bring a resolution to the marriage without having to "fight" about it. I highly recommend Kendall & Gkikas to anyone seeking an honest, hardworking, & down to earth divorce attorney...give them a call!!! read more

When I needed to consult a lawyer regarding my child support case, the Lord led me to Kristina Kendall. During the consultation, she answered all my questions and I had peace of mind while waiting for the court hearing. During the hearing I felt confident because I have all the information I needed. Kristina is very knowledgeable and honest and kind. I would definitely recommend her to friends and relatives. I thank God for your assistance Atty. Kristina. read more

Could not have asked for a better lawyer than mr. Thomas he's amazing and really knows what he's doing he's very confident and makes you feel secure and is very straight honest he's just simply the best thanks for helping me and taking the time! read more

Tom Kendall and his legal team esp Lydia are amazing they made me feel right at home from the very first meeting. They handled my case with the utmost care and consideration. The other party had a very highly recommend attorney and Tom along with his legal team had no problem in dealing with him. Lets put it this way I had been fighting for over four years to get my son, and within two months I have full custody. Last but not least anytime I called and asked questions no matter what they were I always got an answer and I was never treated like a dummy for asking basic questions.. Thank you Tom and the team for all you have done read more

This is an absolutely stellar law firm. Kristina Gkikas went the extra mile with my divorce papers. She really cares and I knew I had nothing to worry about after meeting with her. All of the papers were handled quickly and perfectly. Nicole in the office was great as well. She always kept me in the loop as far as how the divorce was proceeding through the system. Thanks so much to Kristina and Nicole. I highly recommend them and am so happy I looked on Yelp and saw what great reviews they had. read more

Thank You Thank You Thank You. they saved my life. Just when I thought things couldnt get any worse Kristina stepped in and got me my house and back child support with Interest! Excellent team. Everyone is so helpful from Receptionist to Paralegals. I would give them 6 Stars if I could. read more

Very bad - GUILTY OF MALPRACTICE - This firm messed up my case so bad I had to sue them for malpractice. Fortunately I won which vindicated me and proves that these folks make big mistakes. They refused to be accountable for their mistakes while i was their client and made no effort to correct their errors. Their mistakes cost me tens of thousands of dollars. I recommend that you select any other firm but theirs.. Ask Kendall & Gkikas LLP if they were found guilty and they are obligated to tell you yes. Proof is American Arbitration Association in Los Angeles for case 72-194 E 00152 09 NOLG Judge said :"I find the respondents breached their duty of care to claimant" read more

I had Kendall for a period in my divorce. He was suppose to be a mans attorney, not really what he was good at. In my opinion he was really good at not doing much and charging a lot. He even charged me $ 500.00 for counseling from his dead associate, by the way I DO NOT HOW TO TALK TO THE DEAD. Two weeks from my trial he told me I was not going to do good and I would just have to live with it. Why did I pay him a large amount to do nothing. I fired him and went to a real attorney who saved my house, almost $100,000. and got my children for me. He also took my friends case and used all his money and credit cards to try get his children. My friend never got his children while he was with Kendall, after he fired him he got a honest attorney and he got his children in less than six months. Mr. Kendall will promise you any thing, charge you a ton of money, then ditch you after he has your money. When I was with him he was being investigated by the F.B.I. In my opinion he is a legal crook who should be disbarred. Again, in my opinion, the only thing that Kendall is good at is cashing your checks read more