I hired Stuart to represent me in my divorce case. He ran up the bill beyond belief. He did not help me in any way possible. He made my case extremely difficult. His suggestions were horrible and costed me so much money and my children. My second attorney had to do as much damage control as she possibly could when she took over. Stuart's office does not care about their clients. They are unprofessional and under qualified. If you want to lose your case and your children then hire Stuart. He says he has friends in the courts but that is all false. Don't use their services. I would leave a 0 star if I could. I wish there was some kind of legal repercussion for what he did. My case was 7 years ago and I am still trying to fix what he ruined. That's how badly he messed up. read more

Stuart did an excellent job for us in a custody battle with a real derelict snake. We got everything we needed from the order and we're satisfied. The only caveat was that occasionally it was hard to reach him and get communication back. Recommended. read more

Mr MacKenzie's practice did what I thought my lawyer should do, that surprises me after having dealt with unethical acts of two other lawyers involved in my case alone. First, I had my big lifesaving fund stolen by Kevin D. Flynn, his family, and his so-called accountant. I had to file a Bar Complaint using what precious time and energy I had left in me. The other one, my ex's lawyer near the shopping mall in Pleasanton, weirdly drove our case into a trial by making himself unavailable to correspond in crucial times, that definitely doubled my ex's loss than what was at stake if he had managed to settle instead. Because no one can afford to or should enter the weird new world of lawyers 'wants' from the system, everyone should hire the kind of lawyers like Mr MacKenzie & Associates to bring the normal, even bright, side of life through a divorce. read more

Mr. MacKenzie represented me on a move-away case where my ex-girlfriend was trying to move 4 hours north of me, which would severely impact my time with our son. My ex really tried hard to ensure that this move occurred, throwing false accusations and even trying to file a restraining order against me. In both the move away and the false allegations, Mr. MacKenzie worked with me to come out on top of both cases, even helping to restore my physical and legal rights. I cannot thank him enough for the job that he did in protecting my rights as a parent! read more

I was a client of this attorney's office for some time and don't suggest their services. Lacking & problematic communication by email and telephone (very slow to respond, or no response), ignored requests to meet with attorney after the initial consultation, poor understanding of my needs. This attorney was "busy with other cases" multiple times, sent me other client's documents (makes me wonder who has my docs out there), and numerous other issues as a result of disorganization. He did not meet deadlines (needed to change settlement deadline after not being prepared, or due to him taking other cases and double-booking). Beware. read more

I called MacKenzie & Associates for some child support legal advice today. The Person that helped me over the phone was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Even though they couldn't help me with my current situation the person listened , and answered all my questions and explained all my options. What a great experience. Thank you for your time MacKenzie and Associates. It is greatly appreciated. read more

Called and asked for advice and within a few hours Stuart called me and really helped me out. Very responsive and easy to discuss legal matters. read more

Had to give this firm 1 star to even leave a review otherwise they would of gotten no stars.stuart Mackenzie took advantage of me at a real bad time in my life (my divorce).he charged me 11,000 dollars and when I fired him he sent me to a collection agency for 4,000 more dollars.not to mention never even finished my divorce.The only reason iam leaving this review is to hopefully stop anyone from making the same mistake as I did by hiring Stuart Mackenzie. read more

Just spoke with them for a few mins about a divorce. They gave me some info, but only downside is they only take on case completely and make a point of going to all hearing when there not exactly need and ends up costing a fortune. read more

I gotta give this office a bad review. I contacted them and their non-attorney receptionist gave me incorrect legal advice and a stupid referral. If my case is in Oakland, why would i hire an out of town attorney over 50 miles away? It would be much more expensive. And is normally a good idea to have an attorney who regularly functions out of the court the case will be filed in. Disappointed in the lack of care. read more

Awesome team work !!! wouldn't have it any other way. Excellent attorney and staff. Mr. Mackenzie and his staff are available any time of the day. Very good in returning emails and phone calls the same day. I would recommend him any time. Very pleased with the results . Great lawyer read more

I happened to run into Mr. Mackenzie as I was at Hayward Superior Ct. in the parking lot paying for my parking. I had a question as the Self Help Center had closed. So when I realized the man behind was an Attorney, I asked him a basic legal question. I was impressed that he gave me a detailed answer as well as directed me in how to resolve my issue. I appreciate that and intend to give Mr. Mackenzie a call when I'm ready to file and resolve. Thank you for your patience and assistance. read more

Excellent attorney. Mr. Mckenzie represented me on my child support arrears case. Got my total dues reduced down by almost half the total balance. And also got the new balance to accrue NO interest. And his rates are reasonable. Very happy with the results. read more

Mr. MacKenzie showed compassion and expertise during a very difficult divorce that lasted almost 10 years because there was a minor child involved. Wish I could write more praises for such a great person and attorney. After 7 years, I still remember Mr. MacKenzie kind acts during a time when I really need help. I wish Mr. Mackenzie the best because I am doing well with his help. read more

The customer service and quick turnaround time that Stuart MacKenzie and his office provided was amazing. I needed documents that his office prepared several years ago and they quickly researched it and sent me a copy in the same afternoon only a few hours after we spoke. It is commendable that calls get answered and transferred without any delay, that everyone listened to my situation, and responded with a great sense of urgency to help. Thank you, Mr. MacKenzie and Staff, for your help!!! read more

Great professional compassionate attorney. Stuart is a focused attorney who listens.

Hi, I needed a family lawyer for a case I have. Mr. MacKenzie was very professional and gave me great advice. He even did some research on my case for free. If you need a great lawyer, Stewart is your guy!!! read more

Stuart Mackenzie is an amazing lawyer. I have worked with him twice within 5 years and he never failed me. He was always available to address any questions or concerns and has valuable advice. Very good at returning calls and emails. Staff members were also so nice and welcoming. He is GOOD at what he does, and treats his clients with respect and compassion because divorce and child custody is no walk in the park. I would definitely recommend him. read more

I am writing a response to Mr. Mackenzies response to my review. After over two years my divorce is final. It took me 4 attorneys to find one who is not only competent but I suppose is as honest as you can get, which Mr. Mackenzie is not. He certainly tried to explain away his and his firms incompetence, but make no make, he's not telling the real story. Yes, I sent his incompetent associate numerous emails, I had to, I couldn't get a response until after I sent numerous emails. The bigger story here is, how incompetent the lawyers in the family law system are and how broken the judicial system in the state of California is. Pathetic. Lawmakers, judges and attorneys are all guilty of creating, nurturing and protecting a system that harms citizens instead of providing real justice and protection. We have to protect ourselves from the morons that are supposed to be protecting us. The judicial system in California is nothing but a dirty toilet bowl, and I mean dirty! read more

I have known Stuart for years. He is honest and puts his client's interest first. I think the fact that he really loves his work, is smart and very professional, enables him to do a terrific job for his clients. read more

Mr. MacKenzie represented me through my divorce, like most people going through a divorce, it was a very difficult time for me. Mr. MacKenzie was patient and explained everything in detail. He listened to my concerns and was honest with me about what to expect. Mr. MacKenzie and his staff were available to assist me with all my questions even following the settlement of my divorce. With the help of Mr. MacKenzie I have what I consider the ideal custody order. My ex-husband and I co-parent in a healthy way and I receive the financial support that is reasonable for my situation I am so grateful for the help and guidance I received from Mr. MacKenzie and would strongly recommend him to my friends and family. My ex-husband even supports this recommendation. read more