McDowall Cotter

(44 reviews)

I retained Biddle Law for a complex estate litigation matter. Thanks to Alex Biddle's outstanding…read morelegal work, we fully prevailed. If you have a probate litigation or estate matter, or need a will crafted or trust created, you simply can't do better than Biddle Law. They are engaged, attentive, and friendly. Most importantly - they know the law!

If I could give Alex a zillion, a billion, a trillion stars I would…read more Trusts and will are never easy or pleasant but Alex was so knowledgeable and cool that it made the experience stress free and painless. Before I went to Alex I must have considered and consulted 5 other lawyers who gave me the run around or wouldn't fight for our trust since it was a revision. Alex took the time and effort to answer my questions and meet with me time and again to get it done perfectly. He can be reached in person or via email and is just 100% legitimate and awesome. I can't thank him enough for all his help in helping us with the trust and will we had to amend. Muchas gracias!! Merci beaucoup!! I can't say it in enough languages. Thanks Alex!

Geoff Wiggs Attorney at Law

(48 reviews)

I worked with Atty Wiggs and Atty Nadya. Atty Nadya was so helpful and reassuring. She always…read morechecked up and answered all of my questions. Atty Nadya always went above and beyond with the whole process. I would highly recommend this law office! Thank you both for all of your help!

Nadya has been extremely helpful with everything I needed help with. I first contacted Geoff. Geoff…read moreand Nadya work together. They have everything automated for you to fill out and set up for whatever services you need. Well worth the price! I would absolutely recommend using them. Thank you guys for your help! They treat you nicely and not like you are just a paycheck they have the human side touch that you look for when you want an attorney/Lawyer.

Finkelstein & Fujii

4.2

(44 reviews)

I worked with David Finkelstein on a difficult California real estate contract/escrow dispute and…read morereally appreciated his help throughout the process. He was calm, practical, responsive, and gave very grounded advice during a stressful situation. What I appreciated most was that he clearly explained both the legal risks and realistic negotiation strategies instead of making unrealistic promises. He helped us navigate the dispute professionally and ultimately reach a reasonable resolution. I would definitely recommend him to anyone dealing with a real estate contract or escrow issue.

I unfortunately found myself in a lengthy property boundary dispute that I was unable to resolve on…read moremy own. Irene stepped in, and she was fantastic. From our first conversation, it was obvious she was the right choice and someone I definitely wanted in my corner. I'm very happy to report that we recently crossed the finish line and resolved the matter successfully. Talking with Irene is like consulting a friendly encyclopedia, she has an incredible wealth of knowledge at her fingertips. She walked me through every step of the process, always clearly explaining our legal strategy and all available options in a way that gave me confidence that my interests were protected. Irene's paralegal, Bryce, was great, too. He was always very quick to respond and made document management, signatures, and everything in between easy for me. I'm very thankful that Irene and Bryce were able to resolve what was the biggest headache I've ever had as a homeowner!

V Winnie Tungpagasit - VWT Law Group

(42 reviews)

My go to lawyer!…read more There's probably a million other things l'd rather do, really...literally...anything. Nothing says next tier adulting like finding a lawyer, hiring one that you trust to shepard you through the nitty gritty, and tidying up looe ends. Do it already. Highly recommend for anyone looking to turn "I should probably do this someday" into "I'm so glad I did."

I can now sleep better at night knowing my estate is in order. I high recommend the services of the…read moreVWT Law Group!

Timeless Estate Planning - Law Offices of Laura Croft

(53 reviews)

Had my will and trust updated. Added details that Laura suggested to help protect my kids and…read moregrandkids in the future. She is fantastic, has great ideas, has a great team working for her. They are fast and efficient. Very fair pricing considering she is there for you the rest of your life. She doesn't nickel and dime you for little questions down the road. Highly recommended.

I am very happy with Laura and her staff. Everyone is friendly and pleasant to work with. Estate…read moreplanning is always a daunting process, but Laura helps to minimize the stress. Many estate planning attorneys, including our previous attorney, cater to high net worth clients. Laura, on the other hand, focused on my family's needs. Laura's pricing is fair and reasonable.

Shafae Law

(60 reviews)

Matt is simply awesome!! We researched a few firms, talked to a few lawyers, before we decided to…read morego with Matt (referred by my credit union personal banker). We did have a trust many years ago with another firm but that lawyer retired and his firm wanted to charge a lot more for lifetime trusts, had a poor response time with interaction only with front-office staff and so that law firm lost a repeat client business! Matt is very methodical, the entire process is very well organized, he goes through patiently all the nuances in the intro call and to his credit he is also very clear on what he can commit to or not (e.g. a 24 hour response time window or completely remote zoom based exchange than in person mtgs/office). This ensures client satisfaction since clients are clear on what to expect upfront. Matt also helped us navigate creating the concept of lifetime trusts and its benefit, several other lawyers just wanted to create a simple trust or charge more for lifetime trust. Matt has a very reasonable flat-fee (his fees are not the highest and not the lowest) which I really liked and its not based on whether we decided to go with lifetime trusts or any other complex factors. We got our trust done within a reasonable time and if you are well organized Matt's process is fairly efficient. I am really happy we went with Matt and I highly recommend him!

We just finished setting up our Trust. I can honestly say I…read morewas not disappointed in the slightest. Living far from his office, we were initially concerned about distance, but it never became an inconvenience. Every step of our trust setup was handled smoothly and efficiently through virtual meetings and clear communication. What truly impressed us was that when we emailed, the attorney himself--not a paralegal or assistant--responded promptly and thoughtfully. Thanks to his flat-fee, full-service approach and exceptional responsiveness, we were able to establish our trust with complete confidence and peace of mind. No matter where you live in California, the quality of service you receive from this attorney will be outstanding. I give my highest recommendation.

Law Office of Lauren Rios

(40 reviews)

Update: I have received a very courteous call from Lauren Rios after posting my review; she…read moreexplained their intake process and I suggested it would have been nice to hear something along the lines of "if your case can wait till the month of _________, we'd be happy to consider it at the time." Bumping my review by one star. After reading glorious reviews, Lauren Rios was my number one choice and the first attorney I contacted. The receptionist took down my personal details only to inform me right away that they are not accepting new clients at this time. I wasn't asked for any details of my situation to determine whether the firm has the expertise or the bandwidth to take on my case, now or in the future. This left me wondering whether my Jewish-sounding last name made them turn me away without any further consideration. After all, it would be enough to ask for a first name only in order to carry on a conversation.

Lauren is great to work with - friendly, professional, knowledgeable, organized and communicative…read more She did an excellent job shepherding us through the very detailed process of estate planning. We highly recommend her.

Vaksman Khalfin

4.6

(54 reviews)

referred by legal access group. I was expecting to get a consultation from the firm, but the firm…read moreturned me away with a go-to-hell-like email like: "Thank you for considering Vaksman Khalfin for your legal needs. Unfortunately, our firm cannot assist with your matter. We suggest that you contact MetLife and find an attorney that can assist. We wish you the best of luck." update: They didn't tell why until I wrote this review. They said "It is because we only handle cases with personal injures and your case doesn't have it". Should I believe them or not?

I've worked with Vaksman for a couple of years. They help redo my parents living trust about 5…read moreyears ago and i signed up for their membership program and in the beginning they were prompt at returning calls and answering questions. but now they don't even respond to set up appointments or anything. their paralegals are terrible and anything but helpful. Do yourself a favor and find legal that are there to help you. Now I have to find someone to return my calls to set up a living trust for myself.

Law Office of Marisa Nelson

(39 reviews)

Marisa and her team provide a great customer experience. They were very communicative,…read moreknowledgeable, prompt and we were able to complete everything in just a few weeks. Marisa really took time to listen to what was important to me, asked questions and walked through all documents to make sure I understood them. I would highly recommend Marisa and her team for anyone needing a comprehensive estate planning solution.

Marisa is an amazing estate attorney. I first used her services to review my mother's estate plan…read morethat another attorney did in 2003. She found a critical error with regards to how her property was put in Trust with the county and provided the service to correct that error. Then I hired her to do our estate plan from scratch in a rush timeline. Not only did she complete the estate plan in our timeline, we found her highly professional, very diplomatic when discussing sensitive topics, responsive, and thorough. I would highly recommend her services as she made the process easy and quick.

Exactly Legal

(28 reviews)

Our experience with Mari started out great, but then communication became more and more sparse. We…read morewere SO close to completing paperwork when she simply stopped returning our messages. The last step was for her to send in the completed papers and that was 5 months ago. Very disappointed.

Update: I received…read moreMarizen's private message and her request to edit or remove my review--this request was notably left off her public comment as noted in the screenshot attached. Since the 2 stars (which equates to the "[service] could've been better") were due to the unprofessionalism and inattentiveness shown (not due to her being an LDA), I have no reason to change my rating or delete my review. TL;DR: Marizen is NOT a lawyer. She is a Legal Document Assistant that cannot provide you with legal advice. She is a significantly affordable option for a Living Trust but she is unprofessional and has poor attention to detail-- key characteristics that are paramount to detailing an important document. Details: I left a Living Trust inquiry via her site and Marizen emailed me back within 1 day to "text" her back for a scheduled over-the-phone consult. Upon speaking with Marizen it was clear she did not take the time to review the few questions I had sent her in my initial inquiry as she was confused as to what the consult would primarily be regarding. Her rates were significantly less than what other competing services were offering which raised an orange flag for me. Upon further research, I realized Marizen was NOT a lawyer, but rather a "Legal Document Assistant (LDA)." According to the CA Attorney General, LDAs cannot give legal advice. This was my first encounter with an LDA, which allowed me the opportunity to do the necessary research to make a more educated investment. Had Marizen gotten back to me with the necessary next steps and questionnaire as she had promised (it's been over 1.5 weeks), I may have considered her as a possible option to complete my Living Trust needs. But if you are looking for a more affordable option, perhaps Marizen is a good fit for you.

Prestige Investigations

(79 reviews)

I don't write reviews, and I wasn't asked to give one. but I feel strongly obligated to do so. If…read moreyou're in the market for investigative services, stop searching and give Prestige a call. I talked to like 6 different firms, and what immediately drew me to Prestige was Nestor's professionalism and demeanor. He was easy to talk to, kind and very sharp. He wasn't pushy, and clearly explained the way in which he would approach my case. Up to that point, every firm I talked to was requiring me to sign lengthy service contracts filled with a lot of red flags and broad indemnity clauses. Nestor on the other hand was honest and up front, telling me he could take on my case for an extremely reasonable flat fee, and no ridiculous 10 page contract requiring a kidney as collateral. The intake alone was a breath of fresh air. Having just finished my case, I can also say this team delivers above and beyond what's expected. I honestly feel like I owe more than I paid. Nestor spent the weekend working on my case, and went well beyond the parameters to get me more than I expected or asked for. Nestor has earned a customer for life in me, he will definitely be my first all for any future investigative needs.

We could not be more pleased with Nestor's work. He was professional at all times, and even…read morerecommended a few tips that saved us money. Nestor took our issue very seriously and the outcome was priceless. If unable to talk, each call was returned quickly. I look forward to continuing with Nestor's help, expertise and professionalism. Thank you Sir.

Gotcha Legal Services

(90 reviews)

Excellent company to work with ! Follow through and communication is top notched ! Highly…read morerecommend this Gotcha Legal Services. Thank you Kraig Vorsatz for your professionalism ! Gary Ryan Ryan & Ryan Construction & Restoration, Inc.

I highly recommend Kraig at Gotcha Legal Services! This was my first time ever having to serve…read moresomeone, and he made the entire process easy and stress free. Every time I called, he would answer. The best moment was when he called to let me know "He got Her" and papers have been successfully served. It was such a relief! Thank you Kraig, for providing such excellent service.

Swift Legal

4.5

(90 reviews)

I have been a lawyer in San Francisco for just over 30 years…read more I have been working with Swift Legal in Redwood City for a few years now. They just did a terrific job for me on a rush assignment dealing with a particularly difficult Sheriff's Office. They moved heaven and earth to get something done in one day. This is the second time they basically dropped everything and got something done for me that was pretty difficult. They have also finessed a few things in the San Mateo Sheriff's Office. (Frank knows the local Sheriffs and is careful to follow the procedures in each office -- this one needs a declaration re electronic writ even after the change in the SER forms etc...) If you have work in Nor Cal, I can't recommend them highly enough. (I should also mention that they just opened an office right across from CT Corporation in Glendale)

Highly incapable of providing the service they advertise. I submitted a subpoena for rush/24-hour…read moreprocess service, yet after more than a week and a half--and multiple follow-ups--they never even attempted to serve it. Each time I called, I spoke with different employees who all told me it was "in process" and that I would receive an update. The only time I ever got updates was when I chased them down myself. On one occasion I was even told it would be served that evening, which never happened. Later I was told their server doesn't go to that city very often. If that's the case, then why offer and charge for rush 24-hour service?? When the case manager finally called me, he claimed the request had 'slipped through the cracks.' This was the same person who had previously told me it was actively being worked on and that he would follow up with the server. It's hard to understand how something can slip through the cracks when multiple staff members repeatedly assured me it was being handled. By the time they offered more apologies and promises to fix it, the subpoena deadline had already passed and it was no longer usable. This was after I had already taken the time to go to the courthouse and wait to have the subpoena certified in the first place. Completely unreliable service and a huge waste of time and energy. I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere.

Sleuth Process Servers

(67 reviews)

As a family law attorney, I rely on process servers regularly, and Dimitrius at Sleuth Process…read moreServers has become my go-to for all of my cases. He is incredibly responsive, professional, and consistently gets the job done--even when service seems nearly impossible. The difficult assignments that would normally cause stress are handled with confidence and efficiency, and I always know my cases are in good hands. Having a reliable process server is invaluable in this profession, and Dimitrius has earned my complete trust. I can't recommend him and Sleuth Process Servers highly enough.

I hired another process server and they couldn't get it done. I then reached out to Dimitrius at…read moreSleuth and after some discussion, the best way to serve the person was doing a stakeout. It sounded like the person was trying to evade being served due to them having a camera doorbell and avoiding answering the door. The following week, a stakeout date and time was established based on when the person was leaving for work. Dimitrius was able to catch the person leaving and the paper was served. Overall, a great feeling the papers are served and Dimitrius was very communicative during the whole sting operation. Next stop, court date here i come. Thanks Dimitrius.

E&E Services

(1 review)

I went through this company to get legal papers served and had a great experience. Priscila was…read morevery professional and kept me in the loop at all times.

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Law Offices of Allister R Liao