Brian is a rare breed in today's society. Primarily he really cares about his clients and is 100%…read moreavailable. He takes time to explain complex legal issues without being one bit condescending. I never feel as though I am on the clock with Brian in fact he makes you feel as if you are the only client he has. The truth is he has many cases he is always handling . thank you Brian

SO helpful in a sticky rental situation. Thoughtful and concise with his information. COuld not…read morerecommend him more!

Consider yourself lucky if you have Jim Murphy and John Barron representing you. They fight with…read moreheart, tenacity and expertise. After our father was murdered, they decided to take our case on because of the unjust that could have been avoided. They approached this case as if it were their own father that was taken. And so did their staff. So compassionate for such a delicate and painful situation. Thankfully this case settled out of court so that we didn't have to relive such a horrible situation. But if we would have had to go to court, they had their gloves on! Thank you so much for representing our family John and Jim.

My son was involved in an accident where he had a skull fracture. He was transported to a specialty…read morehospital for children and was in intensive care for a week. We didn't know what to do.... Then a friend told us we need to call Jim Murphy. I was hesitant at first because I have never been one to contact an attorney for any personal issues that may involve suing someone. I left a message for Jim and he called me back personally. He was more concerned about the well being of my son then any legal action. We stayed in contact until my son was out of the hospital and I was sure that I needed to protect and fight for my boy's future. It was the best thing I could have ever done. I had no idea the worry and pressure that would come for the opposition. But Jim Murphy is one of, if not the MOST experienced and respected attorneys on the central coast. In addition, his staff was comforting and professional every single time we called or visited. Talk about a group that is on their game! Jim connected with my son and our family over the course of two years while our case took its course through the legal process. He took a vested interest in our son and his future. He was emotional at times in defending his name. At the end of the day, we never had to go to trial. Jim negotiated a settlement for my son so that he will have financial support throughout his life. I wasn't anticipating the outcome of the process, but we couldn't be more happy. I pray people do not find themselves in the situation we were in with a son or daughter in a life threatening event that may alter how they go through life. But if you do, you want Jim Murphy and his amazing, talented office staff and their support on your side. I recommend Jim Murphy without reservation. Cheers!

Attorney Josh Martin is a nice guy. However, I found that he wasn't a very good listener. His lack…read moreof concentration, focus, and listening skills severed my ability to achieve justice for my children and myself in my divorce case. I would see a "deer in the headlights" glazed eyes blank stare while I was conveying specifics of my case followed by legal advice that corroborated that he either didn't hear or misunderstood many of the specifics of what I was telling him. Mr Martin would go a week or more at a time without responding to questions that I asked over email. At one point, I asked Mr Martin in-person in his office why he didn't respond to my emails, he smirked and joked that he liked my "long emails, because they give me a lot of content to use for calculating billable hours." But, somehow, he seemed unaware of the details in the content when giving me legal advice, which was more troublesome than his glee in being able to rack up billable hours. I'm happy to pay someone handsome fees for fine work. That's when I realized I needed to look for a new attorney, which I did. But a lot of irreparable damage had already been done to my divorce and child custody case due to lack of attention, focus, and poor counsel received in the earliest days of my divorce case. My divorce case was complex. Your experience may vary. Edit: I later learned that Joshua Martin's paralegal is a former attorney from Cincinnati, Ohio who moved to the central coast of California after dishonorably losing his attorney's license in Ohio, per widely available court documents from Ohio Supreme Court. I don't want to shed light into that on here more than necessary to help other other parents make better informed decisions when assessing the family law attorneys available for hire in SLO County. Please read Ohio Supreme Court's documents by searching 'Michael Elliott Finucane divorce attorney and misconduct per Ohio Supreme Court' for more information on Joshua Martin's paralegal who was formerly an attorney. Specifically, Ohio Supreme Court states that "misconduct that resulted in this acceptance of respondent's [Michael Elliott Finucane] resignation [from the Ohio State Bar Association] with discipline pending". Mr Joshua Martin is a smart fellow. He hired a dishonored former attorney to be his paralegal. I believe I should have been made aware of the legal troubles of Mr Joshua Martin's paralegal while in my initial consultation.

You know what they say about attorneys; "No one likes them....until you need one." In my instance I…read morecertainly needed one and by the end of my ordeal I certainly liked the results I got with Joshua. I was impressed with Joshua from the beginning. His knowledge of the law was apparent, but I especially appreciated the way he laid out our course of action in a clear and concise manner. Furthermore, he was always available to answer my questions and did so in a timely manner. It's easy to see why this guy was named one the rising stars and leaders in the in the San Luis Obispo County business community by the San Luis Obispo Tribune. Josh helped me get the results I was looking for and guided me during a difficult time. I give him the highest recommendation possible.

I cannot say enough great things about Dennis Balsamo. He not only helped me through a tough time…read morebut his professionalism and his Easy going manner was greatly appreciated. He is not only knowledgeable, but he explained legal jargon in a way that normal people can understand. I live out of the area, but still felt that I had great communication and service. Dennis is also very quick witted and was a delight to deal with. I would highly recommend him and if I ever need legal representation in the future, he would definitely be my first call.

Me. Balsamo is the rare attorney that promptly communicates with his clients. It is reassuring to…read morehave an attorney who listens and is willing to explain the situation honestly and help evaluate options. I particularly appreciated that Mr. Balsamo was willing to take on challenging cases and be a true advocate for his client. I will hire him again when I need a competent professional in my corner.

I received mostly unhelpful service from Mr Les Paredes and the Law Offices of Stephen D Hamilton…read morein my divorce and child custody case. My case was very complex. Your experience may vary. Attorney Les Paredes is a very nice guy and eloquent speaker. I think this law firm may be better at servicing simple, straightforward legal cases that require less attention to detail or effort in order to achieve justice. My children and I needed robust, focused legal service from an attorney who genuinely deeply cared about achieving justice for my children and myself. It was very clear Attorney Paredes decided I wasn't a priority for him, potentially because - "the System" - has loopholes and flaws that were unjustly utilized against my children and their needs by my ex-spouse in dishonest, dirty tactics from the start. I believe achieving justice for my children was more work than it would have been worth for this firm. So, it seemed that my children and I were deemed a waste of time and were neglected. Attorney Paredes went completely dark without a word or response for weeks at a time while my ex-spouse's attorney was asking him for responses or to provide paperwork that he had committed to deliver. The flaws in the paperwork were persistent, even redundant, and frankly at times outright shocking, if they were prepared by Mr Paredes and not by my ex-spouse's attorney. It was embarrassing how badly my ex-spouse's attorney was running circles around Mr Paredes, purely from a fiduciary responsibility and client service perspective. However, I continued to be invoiced monthly as if I were a priority. I don't blame Mr Paredes for systemic flaws in civil law. However, I think Mr Paredes and the staff at The Law Offices at Stephen D. Hamilton do not not put in fair effort for their clients, or at least not for those who are in a contentious divorce or child custody battle like mine. Mr Paredes shouldn't have taken a challenging case if he didn't have the determination to give it commensurate effort. I have extensive, copious notes detailing what I believe any neutral third-party would agree was an ongoing highly unprofessional legal service well below what one should expect to receive when hiring a state licensed family law attorney. There is a very persistent pattern of negligence in services rendered in my detailed notes of phone calls and other correspondence with this law firm while their client. Further, the monthly invoices are difficult to cross-reference with the services rendered. If you need a reliable effort from your attorney and your divorce or child custody battle are very important to you, you will likely be better served by another law firm.

I'm so thankful for this law office. I needed to obtain emergency guardianship of 2 children. They…read morewere so accommodating and helped me get it so much faster than anticipated. They guided me through each step with clear communication and professionalism. They were well organized, responsive, and made a anxious time feel less stressful. I appreciate that they were so calm and understanding through my chaos. I went to them so confused on where to start. They made the process straightforward and manageable. I especially appreciated how efficiently they handled the paperwork and court requirements. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing reliable and effective legal assistance.

If you're in trouble call Steve Crawford. He helped me out a lot. Not to get into details, but he…read morehas helped me out more than I thought anyone could. Steve is a very understanding and kind hearted person. Definitely recommend Steve Crawford law.

After getting glowing reviews about Steven Crawford for a friend and a client of Mr. Crawford I…read moreleft several requests for contact about setting up our wills and trusts using his web site link. I did this four different times and NEVER got a response back. Makes me wonder just how much attention I would receive being one of his clients if he does not bother to review his e-mails! At and rate because of lacke of response I used Michael Zimmerman who responded the next day, set an appointment and set up my trust and necessary documents in short order. If these people set up a web contact page but don't bother to monitor or use it do you really think they will give you the attention you deserve? I think not! If he cant be professional on the web why would you expect him to be any better in person?

I am enormously grateful to Stephen Geihs for stepping in at the eleventh hour and resolving a…read morecomplicated title issue that could easily have derailed my refinance. I showed up at his office unannounced on a Friday afternoon with an urgent and very unusual situation. Stephen took the time to carefully review the trust, the revocation of the trust, and my settlement agreement. He understood exactly what needed to be accomplished and found a legal path to establish the property in my name alone so that my real estate loan could move forward. By Monday afternoon, he had prepared the necessary documents, coordinated their signing and notarization, and made sure they were recorded -- all under an extremely tight deadline. His expertise, responsiveness, and ability to understand the legal nuances of the situation were extraordinary. I recommend him without hesitation to anyone facing a complex real estate situation.

Stephen was kind, knowledgeable, and helped me resolve a horrible circumstance I found myself in…read morewith a rental property on the Central Coast. I am very grateful for his guidance and expertise. Ultimately it was my decision to pursue, and Stephen was at my side the entire way, offering guidance and counsel. I highly recommend this empathetic, intelligent attorney.