BUYER BEWARE This man is an absolute QUACK, he admitted to my son who is my DPOA on a recorded call that Smith suffers from a form of mental disorder and I believe that it is that underlying mental condition that inhibited his ability to adequately represent me and my case. He hoodwinked me by saying my case was a "slam dunk" and then continued to drag it on for almost THREE YEARS! I would warn EVERYONE considering this firm to THINK TWICE and choose a real attorney instead. This office did not provide any kind of accounting for some months and it wasn't until my son mentioned taking action through the CA BAR that his receptionist suddenly emailed us a billing history that I whole heartedly believe was "manifest" into being out of thin air after he was caught red handed doing fraud. I do have a pending BAR complaint against this attorney regarding the misrepresentation of my case. read more

Best lawyer I ever came across in so many factors a,Where do I start This lawyer is in real and you'll know what I'm talking about once you speak with me smith he is so great at family law He doesn't bleed you out of money a lawyer with compassion and integrity best choice I made by far I had a family law specialist that doesn't even compare to Mr smith I'm not a huge person on reviews however the world needs to know about how great Mr smith is and the results this man hates to loose and he takes every case personal Not to many lawyers are like Mr smith thank you Mr smith your a life saver read more

My experience with this office was horrible. I would go elsewhere if you're looking for some professional help.The law language is very hard to read and understand. And I feel like I wasn't given allot. I was given the paperwork at the end and was told to read it on my own and ask if I needed help and I did as best I could but still was hard to understand. I asked some questions but couldn't pick up on all the things as I don't know what's best for me and what's questionable from the other party. I was told by the opposing party that his attorney told mine to go over a certain clause and it was not done properly. And I lost out on some things currently. More detailed knowledge of the final judgement would have been so much better. And when he saw my review. I just received a call from him telling me that my review needed to be adjusted or he was going to proceed with a legal action to take it down. I'm in shock that I received that phone call based on a review I personally had. Feels like I got threatened for having an opinion I adjusted it as information always given that I was sent an email was sent to me apparently but didn't receive it in my end. Look elsewhere is my final statement. read more

Johnathan and his team changed my family's life. My only regret is not hiring him sooner. I will forever be grateful for his professionalism, expertise and passion. We were in a horrible place in our lives and Johnathan gave me the courage and knowledge to fight back. One meeting with him and I knew I was in the right place. He personally meet with me and answered all my calls in a timely manner. His team made sure I was kept informed and never let me down in any way at a fraction of what other firms were quoting. He took my case from defense to offense with one filling. After hiring Johnathan I've never looked back. He's my best asset, I will not hesitate calling him in the future for legal help. He trusted me throughout the entire process of my case. He fought for me in court more efficiently than I ever imagined was possible. I have zero regrets about hiring him, my Child and I will forever be grateful there's Men like him willing to fight for what's right. Thank you, Mr. Smith. read more

I cannot thank John enough for his exceptional legal guidance and support during my divorce. His professionalism and expertise were evident from our first meeting, and he and his team navigated me through every step of the process with care and precision. John was always accessible, and always answered my calls whether it was on his cell phone or at his office, he never failed to promptly address any of my concerns and provided clear and concise explanations for any questions I had. John always made me feel like I was his only client and was his top priority. This was such a huge weight off my shoulders, considering how difficult divorces can be in my case definitely was ...Thanks to John's diligent work, attention to detail, and willingness to address any concerns that may have come up, whether during business hours, or on his days off he was always available and more than willing to speak with me about any concerns I may have had. John went above and beyond any attorney I previously consulted with (which was more than 5) With John's genuine concern for his clients best interests and his dedication to his profession, he easily achieved a favorable outcome that by far exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend John Smith as your divorce attorney, to anyone in need of expert legal representation during a divorce. John and his team truly made a difficult time in my life much more manageable and gave me a great deal of peace of mind. Also, after speaking to several divorce attorneys, John was the most reasonably priced by far. Thank you again John for all you did and all the hours you put in on your days off!! -Aaron read more

Says he can't help me, just like everyone else, but gave me a great referral to another lawyer, perfect for my situation, so he could say that very same thing! I wish he'd reconsider because my case has so many wrongs on every level, that I'm quite sure there's enough help I need, to definitely go around! Still looking! read more

Where do I start? Johnathan is a flake. He never calls you back. Jesus is even worse. His office manager he request to have work done. You have to follow up with them. Very unprofessional. Johnathan will only return your calls after you've emailed him several times and then charge you for what you're asking him to take care of. Initially I would always advise never to go with this office. They only care about the high paying clients. I had a case regarding custody of my children. They messed it all up. They didn't follow through and Johnathan and Jesus just make excuses all the time. So buyers beware. My suggestion is find legal counsel somewhere else read more

Very good lawyer who achieved the results wanted in a child custody case. Not afraid to fight for his clients, whether it be opposing party or the judge. read more

I am very thankful for Mr. Smith for helping me through a stressful situation with my children's father. My ex would constantly harass me, stalk me, and yell profanities at me in front of the children. He would keep the children well into my parenting time or even leave the country with them without my permission. I had no experience in family law or any kind of law for that matter. And let me say that Judge Judy is nothing like real-life court. When I first called Mr. Smith, I felt that I was in good hands. Mr. Smith is highly competent and knowledgeable of family law. He was able to turn a heap of correspondence into clear, concise proof of my ex's poor character. He was very honest about the different directions my case could take. Mr. Smith always took my calls and answered my questions, even the silly ones. I was extremely nervous about mediation and court appearances, but after reviewing my case with him I felt much more confident. Thanks to Mr. Smith my ex has drastically reduced his inappropriate conduct with me. I sleep soundly at night knowing that I have full custody and my child is safe. We ended up with a great visitation arrangement and my life has much more peace now. I am no longer afraid of my ex or whatever funny business he tries to pull in court. I am extremely grateful that Mr. Smith represented me in what could have been an otherwise lengthy and stressful case. Oh and shoutout to Jesus, his paralegal, as well for all of his help in my case. read more

Johnathan smith is the best choice I ever made ,his passion and dedication to his clients are far to none .Mr Smith is different from every lawyer ,because he cares and doesn't try and squeeze money out of you.This guys critical thinking and objections are Incredible.Mr smith knows the language of the law like no other.Mr smith has conviction in is arguments, you can tell he cares and wants to win for you.I hired Mr Smith over a year ago,and we just had a 8 day trial I got to see this man for 8 days in a row fight for me and did and outstanding job .Mr Smith is the vest lawyer I ever hired .Words don't justify my gratitude for this human. read more

Law Office of Johnathan Smith - Divorce & Family Law Near Me - Temecula, California

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I highly recommend Jonathan Smith. My experience with him was professional, affordable, attentive, ethical and most of all successful. Jonathan isn't like most money hungry lawyers. He didn't take advantage of me financially in my already vulnerable time. Jonathan always kept things 100% clear about his expectations for my case. He thoroughly assessed all the information I gave him and came up with a game plan for the best way to handle my situation. He did this with his thorough knowledge of California family law. He is well versed with the ins and outs of the law. Family disputes can be very stressful and things can take a turn at anytime. Jonathan was always there to answer my call. (No matter what time of day.) He prepped me for court. I was very nervous about speaking in front of a judge so he gave me pointers and made me feel confident enough to get my testimony out. I felt as if Jonathan was my family and I wasn't alone. Ultimately, Jonathan was able to fix what another lawyer messed up and I received full custody of my children and obtained a restraining order I so desperately needed. Thank you Jonathan for helping myself and children be safe. Your gratitude and wisdom has changed our lives for the better! read more

Before I found Johnathan Smith my case was looking hopeless. My previous attorney messed everything up so bad I was ordered to 12 hour professionally supervised visitation per week with no other rights a a parent. Brad gave me hope for the first time since my daughter was taken away by her mother 4 months prior. Fast forward 2 years (COVID) I was granted majority custody, no child support, reallocation of funds, and much more. This man truly cares about the families he serves and it shows. Give him a call. You won't regret it. read more

Law Office of Johnathan Smith - The priceless smile of a daughter who got her daddy back! - Divorce & Family Law Near Me - Temecula, California

I came to Johnathan while my case was in bad shape with no way of knowing how to get back on the right track. He assured me that something could be done to get everything back on track and even to get me to my goal. It's been a long battle and we have come a long way from where I started. Today I am proud to say not only did he get us on track but exceeded all expectations as well. Thank you Johnathan for helping myself and my family to have the best outcome for my case. If you are in need of legal help regarding divorce or child custody this is the man to have in your corner. read more

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I am giving one star for finalizing my divorce. For ability to file papers. I am subtracting a star for taking 4 months to get a certified copy of my partial judgement. For taking three weeks to get a check from opposing counsel and blaming it on his staff Jesus. for having a screaming baby in the same room as he was while I'm trying to talk to him on the phone. for stoping to talk to the receptionist on the way back from crunching numbers of the settlement while I'm paying for the time. I am subtracting a star for having to call multiple times to get updates on critical parts of my case. For giving me the run around on trial prep and never getting to it. For costing me 15k in legal fees then telling me "I'm trying to save you money." I am subtracting a star for watching my attorney better deal me like some public defender giving the opposing counsel the ball and helping him slam dunk it in my face. I sat there and watched him sit in the corner of the room not defending our agreed position and submitted proposal. Tells me he will sit with me prior to trial come in early(so i show up 9am) and shows up twenty minutes to the court time! I get no prep no nothing but him doing so little it made me cry. I felt disrespected as a military vet and as a father. I am subtracting a star for having no trial experience or at least not utilizing it in my case. For not following my instructions he agreed needed to be done then not doing it when I am the one paying him! This lawyer is hit or miss. Seeing him in court against another lawyer he seemed timid and lack of any effort defending me. Are you going to take that chance with your case? I hope this holds him to the ethical fire and he either improves or it helps other clients see warning signs and leaves him early before it gets worse. read more

Johnathan Smith helped us during an emergency custody issue. He answered the phone immediately even though he was sick. He listened and cared about our family from the first moment. I was afraid after the lawyer got paid he would not be reachable. Let me just tell you that he returned every phone call personally. His staff were helpful, supportive and amazing but what was really amazing was that Johnathon returned the calls directly, he spent a lot of time listening to each new issue as it unfolded. He always offered an expert opinion that was not sugarcoated, but then provided all the options and allowed us to decide what we wanted to do. His advice was not always what we wanted to hear but we listened and it paid off in the end. The whole case was complete in under 2 months, nothing got delayed or pushed out like I was afraid would happen. I read so many reviews from people. This is why I feel it is extremely important to post mine. I had so many fears about hiring a lawyer. I thought they would only care about money and extending the case. Johnathon Smith and his team really cared about our family. They worked hard to gather a lot of statements and info to file an emergency order. It was denied but he really walked us through that. He guided us through the whole process. He helped get our family whole again. This was a case where the mother was not what was best, and we were afraid that there would be bias. Johnathon helped us to only do what was best for our child and document, and say things the right way. This was one of the hardest things our family has been through and it can really change a person. Hiring Johnathon Smith was the best decision I made. I prayed for a lawyer to really help our family. I always wanted what is best for the child even if that meant I had to accept things I did not want. I was angry, afraid, insecure, lost in the process of court, questioning all my decisions. Not sure what to do. Then I reached Johnathon and I had an expert to guide me, now I had a team! If you need a lawyer, or think you might need a lawyer. Don't wait call him today. I read reviews and waited, then things got worse. Then I called. Don't wait! Call him today and have an expert on your side to help your family navigate this impossible situation so that you can minimize the negative affect on your children. The judge awarded us (the father) primary custody, it's shared but she is back home and back in school. I'm sure it is not really over, but I can sleep easy because I know in my heart that I want what is best for her and that I have a expert on my team to go to with questions or when the inevitable next crazy thing happens. I wish I trusted sooner because I was so stressed out during this process and full of fear. That affects the children, now I really trust. So now I can be the best version of myself. Lastly, lawyers are expensive it's just a fact. Who wants to pay for a lawyer? Especially if you feel you haven't done anything wrong. Listen to this, you can go find cheaper and you will get what you pay for. I think Johnathon's prices are fair, I called a few and it was similar. He is not the most expensive, he is not the cheapest, but he is the best. The less expensive groups are just going to have a different person every time, they won't know your case. I can say with all honesty that he is worth every single penny. He exceeded my expectations and went above and beyond. We don't have a lot of money and this was financially hard on us. It was worth it, all of it. He also worked with us. He is a real person who cares. Do yourself the favor and call and have a conversation. read more

I would love to add my review, because Johnathan Smith was the Best decision I ever made.... I would never refer to him as a clown! This attorney help me through a traumatic event that involved the loss of my son and a divorce. He was there for me when no one was. He understood my bad days and my good days when I was going through the most difficult time in my life. He was on point when it came to the court room, and knew his job better than some attorneys I know. I would recommend him to anyone. To be an amazing attorney, you have to be professional, hardworking, disciplined, sympathetic and care about the clients you represent. He was the best money I ever spent. He found out things that I never even knew about in my marriage. I was looking for that type of attorney, and I was so thankful I found him. I do not like attorneys that only care about the money and that's it. Johnathan Smith is not that type of attorney. He is the only attorney I will ever recommend to anyone. I will have to say he was exactly what I needed for an attorney after everything I had to go through. Thank You again for everything you helped me through. It was greatly appreciated. Martha R. read more

I came across Johnathan Smith on Google, I called and left a message and within A couple of hours I received a call from Johnathan. I explained to him my situation with a legal matter regarding a Family case, he was very clear letting me know that we should have a meeting at his office to go over my case and if he thought that I had enough to win the case he would represent me and he would give me an idea if we could win the case or not, he was very professional and very honest from the very beginning. I met him at his office shortly after our phone Conversation, not only did he provide exceptional customer service and honesty on my case he also went the extra mile and started giving me advice like only your closest friend or family members would give you, he talked to me like a father would! giving me healthy advice on what to do with this case and how I should handle it, to not be so stressed and feel better! He even said if you feel like you want to vent don't stress call me and we can talk about any of your issues, I felt in that moment like I had med my best friend that would genuinely want to help you and go the extra mile for a client it brought incredible amount of relief and I walked out of his office feeling that he is definitely somebody that I can count on, of course I would recommend Mr. Smith to anyone looking for an honest and professional attorney. read more

I had a scheduled consultation with this clown. When he called he was rude and didn't have any background on why I needed his services after I provided a detailed inquiry and spoke with his Paralegal and supplied her with all the details. He spoke in a condescending manner like I was an idiot (I have a Masters Degree). Told me to file a bogus retraining order to "Play the Game" I told him I want to get the matter resolved ASAP and didn't want to waste time and money on playing games. Then he proceeded to use SCARE tactics when he realized his BS wasn't going to fly with me. I know my case is strong and I have all the evidence to prove it based on the other consultations I had prior that day. He has by far the most negative narcissistic attitude and showed no empathy. I would give him 0 stars if I could. read more

I was referred to Mr. smith back in January 2020 we had a consult and his knowledge information as well as his genuine concern for my case was all I needed to hire him on. He worked diligently through all the hoops the opposing party threw as well as the struggles with COVID-19. He is a go getter and a genuine person. Wouldn't go to any other law office or lawyer all you need is here. Thank you again for all you did on my case mr. smith! read more

Johnathan was so helpful through my difficult divorce. He worked hard to negotiate a settlement I was happy with. I was able to keep the house, and collect a nice monthly spousal support payment. read more

This guy has been amazing with me. He has given me so much value at such a fair price it's incredible. I really appreciate the advice he has given me and the time he takes to go over everything, I have full confidence in using him as my attorney and you should too. read more

I had a very difficult child move away case where I was initially offered limited visitation to see my son. John was helpful from the moment I contacted him in providing advice to help me with my case. The negotiation process had its ups and downs dealing with the other party, but John made me feel like he had my back through the entire process and fought for the key things that were important to me. In the end, John negotiated a settlement that was fair and I was happy with so that I had proper visitation with my son. read more

Upon researching a number of divorce attorneys I found Mr. Smith on line back in January 2020 to assist me with filing an RFO. After going through a very difficult divorce I was one of many who suffered loss of income thus was forced to file a support adjustment request for order with the court. Although this is typically considered a rather simple process unfortunately due to my ex my situation was rather unique thus making the RFO adjustment difficult thus I was in need of legal advice. Upon meeting with Jonathan he was not only sympathetic he was very empathic. Jonathan was very open with me and provided me the legal advice above and beyond I was in need of to move forward. I was under a great deal of stress at the time and felt very comfortable meeting with Jonathan as he put me at ease with his empathy, advice and most of all his ethics. At the end of the first meeting he recommended I research prior to retaining his services. Again making me feel very much at ease and upon researching a number of other attorney's I was unable to find an attorney who I was able to connect with let alone meets the ethical standards I would expect. As such needless to say I retained Jonathan's services and not only did he perform above and beyond my expectations he provided me with additional guidance and information that would significantly help my situation in the near future. I would strongly recommend Jonathan as he is not only very knowledgeable, he is empathic and ethical. These are behavioral traits that seem to be rare these days especially within family law attorney's. read more

My attorney moved out of state. I called Johnathon. Conversation went well and he agreed to represent me. I let my other attorney go. Then Johnathan refused to return my calls. Left me hanging for weeks without returning my call. My wife finally called him and it turned out he changed his mind about representing me and never informed me. The professional thing to do would be at least give me a call and let me know. I would be weary of someone who is 2 faced and not honest with people. Apparently he changed his mind because I have filed complaints against corrupt government officials. He was afraid I might file a complaint against him. If you're not unethical and you don't use your power to hurt people, you have nothing to worry about. The fact that he is reluctant to represent a minister of a church that stands up for human rights and protects children makes me wonder about this mans intentions. read more