Vanessa was able to step in quickly and assertively when my ex tried to suddenly move my 2 kids out…read moreof state without my consent. Even though we had little time to act, she came to our rescue and was able to not only keep my kids here, but increase my parental time with them. She even got me consideration for extra expenses I had blindly been paying thru the years. Truth be told, I had gotten into the habit of just caving in to whatever my ex wanted, but Vanessa helped me see that my approach was not only bad for me, it was bad for my kids. This is the 1st time since my divorce I feel like I have an true ally and a fair custody arrangement. My kids and I can't thank her enough.

My experience with Vanessa was excellent. She is professional, efficient, and very personable…read more Without her help I know that I would not have had the successful outcomes that I had with my case both in and out of court. I highly recommend McKinnon Law Firm and I'm so grateful. Paul

Kristen represented me in court with ease and confidence. As clients, we don't always see things…read morerationally and instead can make huge faux-pas that can work against you in court. Kristen has a real gift for showing you the bigger picture especially when you are up against an unreasonable and petty ex. Her advise was always spot on. She defended and cleared me against false and made up accusations. Kristen literally made the other party storm out of the courtroom before the judge could really say "court is adjourned". A real PRICELESS moment! THANK YOU KRISTEN!

Kristen has been on my custody case for a few years now and is an excellent negotiator and…read morelitigator as well as an advisor to me through this difficult process. I have a 14yr old son and have been in the family court system, unfortunately, for over 12yrs. In that time I've had several lawyers but through the process have gained a knowledge of what a good family law lawyer is. I can tell you that Kristen is a very personable lawyer but also very process-oriented to ensure your case moves along expeditiously and therefore affordably! This is a unique balance because she has an innate ability to read people, through listening and plain common sense, which gave me a perspective on what is achievable and what is best for me and my son. Believe me YOU NEED THIS KIND OF HONESTY AND INTEGRITY IN THIS TYPE OF LEGAL ENVIRONMENT!

I hired Erica Bloom to represent me in a custody matter, and unfortunately my experience was…read moreextremely disappointing. While some of the written paperwork she prepared was acceptable, I did not feel effectively represented in the courtroom. During hearings, there were multiple times when the judge asked questions and she redirected them to me rather than advocating or responding on my behalf. As a client who hired legal representation, I expected my attorney to speak and advocate for my position in court. Communication throughout the case was also frustrating. There were several instances where my emails went unanswered, leaving me unsure about strategy and next steps in my case. At the same time, I was billed for nearly every email or minor interaction, which made communication feel both difficult and expensive. This case involved custody and one of the most stressful periods of my life, as I was fighting for my children and their well-being. During such a critical and emotional time, I expected my attorney to take the matter seriously and provide strong guidance and advocacy. Unfortunately, I often felt that the seriousness of the situation was not reflected in the level of representation I received. Considering the cost of representation--approximately $400 per hour and around $20,000 in total fees--I expected a significantly higher level of advocacy and professionalism. During the last court hearing, she did not appear in person, despite my clear preference to attend a custody hearing in person rather than online. This added to my overall concern about the level of representation and commitment to my case. Overall, I did not feel that the level of representation matched the cost of the services. Legal representation is supposed to provide guidance, advocacy, and support during stressful situations, and unfortunately that was not my experience here. I ultimately felt that I was advocating for myself more than my attorney was advocating for me. For anyone seeking legal representation in a custody case, I would strongly encourage taking the time to find an attorney who is highly communicative, proactive, and fully prepared to advocate on your behalf in court. Based on my experience, I would not recommend her services.

I normally don't write Yelp reviews, but after reading Karen B.'s review of Erica Bloom, I felt…read morecompelled to share my perspective. I am actually the ex-husband Karen referred to in her review, and I want to set the record straight. I hired Erica to represent me in a very difficult family matter, and she did an outstanding job. In fact, thanks to her skill and dedication, we won the case outright. Erica guided me through a complex and emotional process, explained everything clearly, and was a powerful advocate on my behalf. I noticed that Karen's review included a lot of legal jargon -- that is likely because she is an attorney herself. However, from my personal experience, Erica is the professional you want by your side if you are facing a challenging divorce or custody dispute. She is compassionate, thorough, and fights hard for her clients. I highly recommend Erica to anyone who needs an attorney who will protect their rights and help them navigate a difficult situation.

I had consultations with several attorneys before I was fortunate enough to find Joni. From the…read morestart, she stood out for being both smart and practical. As an attorney myself, I chose not to disclose my background during these consults, and many others leaned toward overly complicated strategies with significant price tags attached. Speaking with Joni was a huge relief. She was straightforward, efficient, and focused on a clear, sensible approach to handling my son's multiple traffic citations. Her strategy was not only effective, but also grounded in real-world practicality--something I truly appreciated. She was also highly communicative throughout the entire process. I always spoke with her directly and was never shuffled between staff or left wondering where things stood, which made a big difference. She is very fairly priced, which made the experience even more positive. Most importantly, she achieved the best possible outcome for my son, and for that I'm incredibly grateful. I highly recommend Joni to anyone looking for an attorney who is not only highly competent, but also responsive, straightforward, and easy to work with.

Would recommend. Joni and Staff will help you…read more Check out the website and the many people she has helped. She helped with my case and I am grateful for her knowledge, She represented me and it went well ! Thank you!

Based on good internet reviews, I wanted to hire Samin to help me with my divorce, but she wasn't…read moretaking new clients. So I worked with her colleague, Elizabeth. Elizabeth provided great service and information in a timely, professional manner. At some point, she announced she was leaving the practice, for reasons I don't know. So I was transferred to Samin. Samin and I met over zoom a few times. She was friendly, informative and helpful. Then we decided that mediation wasn't working and I needed to take my husband to divorce trial. So I hired her to represent me instead of on a consultation basis. That's when things started going wrong. Over the next few months, it became harder to get in touch with her. Email responses would take 3-4 business days. Her paralegal was helping me put together forms to file (FL-150) but edits back and forth would take days to come back for my review, wheras I made sure I always returned my part within 1 business day to them. It took 2 1/2 months for her firm to complete the form and file it!!! All the while I was losing out on having the form filed for the purpose of retro spousal support. More than once when they returned the forms for my review there were errors, some glaring, which required more time on my part, more emails back and forth and -yup- more time billed to me. So one day I called the office to express my anger and frustration at the process and asked for a call back so we could talk live instead of email. I never got a call back!! Four business days later I got a stern email. Never was there an explanation or apology for why I couldn't get them to speed up or attend to my case. At one point, Samin told me it was my fault for changing my mind (for 24 hours) and telling her that I thought I might try mediation again instead of court, but then told her never mind and to proceed. Divorce is messy-it is normal to have doubts and 2nd thoughts. Instead of telling me that it's MY fault that the process is taking so long, maybe guide me through the pros and cons of each option and have a little sympathy. Plus, that mixed message only accounted for 2 business days. Not the 2 1/2 months that it took to get that form finished. After feeling ignored, underserved, overwhelmed and uncared for, I finally pulled the trigger and let Samin go. I hired Honorable Legal Services-DeAnn Salcido, who has been phenomenal. Attentive at every step, incredibly informative, educational. She gives me notes, articles with highlights an annotations for me to read. She explains my options clearly. She responds in 1-2 days every time. We've done multiple zoom calls. And her office has a marvelous online system that organizes my files, forms, correspondence and upcoming dates in a way that is clear to both of us. AND she costs LESS than Samin! If I had had DeAnn from the start instead of Elizabeth and Samin, this process would have gone a LOT smoother and faster.

Going through a divorce is one of the most painful and overwhelming experiences a person can face,…read moreand mine was especially high-conflict. I honestly don't know how I would have gotten through it without Samin Beringer by my side. From the very beginning, Samin made me feel heard, supported, and protected. Her communication was clear and compassionate, and her professionalism gave me a sense of stability when everything else felt uncertain. She told me the truth, even when it was hard to hear, and helped me face each step with realistic expectations. I always knew she was fighting for me and that meant everything. Samin didn't just represent me, she stood with me. I will forever be grateful for her strength, wisdom, and unwavering support. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone going through a divorce. She made one of the hardest chapters of my life a little easier to bear.

Emily is an asset to all mothers. She was such a great support system and knew exactly what she was…read moredoing when going before our Family Court judge. I always felt heard and understood the pros and cons of our agreed-upon decisions. Ultimately, my ex and I worked out a great compromise. She is worth every penny.

Emily not only meets the highest standards of being an EXCELLENT lawyer, she surpasses them!…read more She has INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, UNDERSTANDING and represents me with the highest degree of PROFESSIONALISM. I greatly value her. I have the highest RESPECT, CONFIDENCE, and TRUST in Emily, and her expertise. Navigating through the legal process is highly stressful and overwhelming. Her PREPAREDNESS along with her COMPETENCE and PRACTICAL APPROACH, provides a sense of security and peace of mind throughout its entirety. Having Emily by my side, supporting and guiding me through all of this, leaves me with PEACE. So far, ALL has resulted in our favor for justice. I have done all under Emily's wise guidance. We have been a solid team working together harmoniously. I could not have been more blessed to have her represent me through and for our daughter. I am forever thankful and grateful! She has my HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION and is THE BEST! "Well done, good and faithful" lawyer Emily!

What an amazing Trust Attorney, Anna Howard. She initiated updating my Trust a year and a half…read moreafter setting it up. She keeps her clients interests in mind. She had a notary come and got the paperwork done, and I am once again all set in regards to my estate planning and Trust.

Testimonial: This…read morewas the first time that my family needed this type of service. And without much knowledge of the procedure we contacted AC Howard Law. What a very positive and pleasant experience we had. Throughout the entire process Anna and her staff were always available and able to guide us. My father is 93 years old and very hard of hearing - yet Anna was so patient with us as we conducted Zoom meetings. I never felt rushed through the meetings. Anna is a professional but also very personable. Thank you so much Anna! Thank you Kaliana!

I can't say enough good things about Annette Hall Neville and her legal team. She was a tremendous…read moresource of guidance and strength through a very difficult legal process and custody battle. Annette was always informative and took the time to educate me about every step of the process so I could truly understand what was happening in an often confusing and invalidating legal system. I honestly can't imagine having navigated everything I went through without her support. She's knowledgeable, compassionate, and incredibly dedicated to her clients. The fact that she has offices in both Los Angeles and San Diego was also a huge benefit for me since I live between counties. I highly, highly recommend her and her team to anyone who needs a strong, supportive attorney who truly cares.

I want to thank you again for your support through my divorce journey. Not only did you do an…read moreoutstanding job on the legal and financial side, you showed up in a way that was emotionally and psychologically supportive for me in one of the most challenging and strange times in my life. I'll never forget that.