I was involved in a CFS case and went through several attorneys before finding the right fit…read more Unfortunately, my earlier experiences left me dissatisfied with the level of communication and overall effort. That changed when I found the Haynes Law Firm. Crista and her team were consistently professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. Communication was excellent they always took the time to answer my questions and and kept me informed every step of the way. This was a long and challenging experience for me, but Crista, and especially her assistant Sandi, made a significant difference. They kept me focused, reassured, and motivated to see the case through to the end. Thanks to their dedication and guidance, I was able to successfully close out my case. I truly appreciate their hard work and would highly recommend Crista and her team to anyone in need of reliable and committed legal representation.

Beginning my review, I wish I had taken the time to research who Ms. Crista Haynes is as an…read moreattorney by reading her views which among them are many dissatisfied clients. If you value the dollar, Do Not hire this attorney. I seldom write reviews, but I feel it's my moral duty to inform others before they experience the same Debacle. I'm also writing this review under the protection of my First Amendment rights, "Freedom of Speech". I've read other reviews for other attorneys who have gone to the extreme of taking legal action against their clients for thier yelp reviews. We came to her for a DVRO that had been filed with no actual proof to enforce it. During our initial consultation I should have recognized the "Red Flags", as she was very clear to let us know that she was in charge! Her first time in court was remote and asked for a continuance, even after we were informed by her office that she was driving and unable to text but that she would be here. She stated that the petitioner had the "Burden of Proof" and that we didn't need to send her any proof we had on our part. The next hearing we were notified late afternoon the day before court that she was sending an "appearance attorney", and expecting us to know what this meant. This other attorney doesn't even work for her law firm. She's an independant attorney currently unemployed. She came to court with just her cell phone. She was not prepared. When the judge asked the petitioner if she had received evidence from the respondent's attorney she said No. If the appearance attorney was prepared she would have told the judge that the petitioner did receieve our declaration and the reason we know this is because the assistant to Crista Haynes told me the petitioner called their office asking for a continuance. When writing to Crista Haynes, upset that she wasn't there to represent us, she had the nerve to tell me she had to pay for this attorney out of her pocket and that we were lucky she didn't charge us. Because she wasn't well prepared, because there was a conflict of personalities, because she didn't want to hear the truth, that she pushed our case to the back burner, she went into court and did not defend our case. She was very unprofessional. She should have told us up front that we should probably retain an attorney that's going to defend us. As soon as Trial ended and the Judge found for the Plaintiff, she goes back to her office and sends us a SOA "Substitution of Attorney" and they have sent us 3 attempts to get us to sign this document so they can close out our case. Instead of signing this document, I sent an email stating how unhappy we were over her unprofessionalism and her lack of effort to win the case. In her mind, it's the respondent's fault. Evidence provided by the petitioner was from June 2023 and prior to a Restraining order! We're in court in August 2025 and no evidence after June 2023 to support the plaintiff's claim. Way to go Crista. I hope my review has done it's job by causing you haste in your decision making process when hiring an attorney. All of these 5 star posts are a little suspect to me of their validity. Read the negative posts and that's closer to reality. They can't all be exaggerating, can they?

I am so thankful for Mr. Scaffidi, Anthony, Megan, and the associate attorneys who stepped in to…read morehelp me with my case. What could have been one of the most overwhelming and stressful times in my life was made manageable because their guidance, patience, and unwavering support. From the very beginning, Mr. Scafiddi treated me with compassion and respect. He didn't just see me as another case. He listened, understood my concerns, and made me feel heard during a time when I felt incredibly vulnerable. He has the ability to explain each step clearly which gave me confidence and peace of mind when I needed it most. I am truly so grateful for this Lawfirm. Because of them I was able to move forward with a sense of closure and hope. I am beyond thankful for everything! They really showed up on my behalf. I will always appreciate the role they played in helping me through such a difficult chapter in my life. Mr Scafiddi thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything from the very beginning to the end. Anthony thank you for standing by my side and encouraging me. Megan thank you for staying in touch with me to make sure it all worked out. You guys are God sent!

I am extremely grateful to the Law Offices of Michael A. Scafiddi, for their professionalism,…read moreexpertise, and dedication throughout my DMV case. I am pleased to share that I was successful in my DMV hearing, and I truly appreciate the time and effort that went into my case. I would like to sincerely thank Michael A. Scafiddi for his excellent representation, Dr. Okorie Okorocha for his invaluable expertise in forensic toxicology, and Marisol Marquez for her professionalism and consistent communication throughout the process. The entire team has been knowledgeable, responsive, and supportive from start to finish. I highly recommend the Law Offices of Michael A. Scafiddi, to anyone seeking experienced and dedicated legal representation.

What a disaster! I had hired Mr. Pancer to represent me in a family law contempt case. It involved…read morea large amount of money owed for unpaid child support and to compensate me for taking all the money from our savings account and depositing the funds into his personal checking account . It was very important that it was handled correctly as this was the first time in ten years that my former husband had actually been personally served and appeared in court. I need the money for living expenses .The case should not have been lost as all of the elements were met. It was a valid order, he was aware of the order and he willfully disobeyed the order despite his ability to pay. Because of Mr Pancer's incompetence the case was dismissed when he failed to list and number all the counts of contempt and when they occurred.I'm not certain if this was intentional as it was a simple task and I had provided him with every missed payment and every document to support these counts of contempt . Also, I overheard the conversation between him and the opposing counsel as they were speaking in the hallway while I was sitting on a bench . What I heard astounded me...."WE have to get rid of this contempt charge. ". Which they did . Which just about ruined my life . All the hours that I spent preparing for this day, were now just wasted time. Hopefully I can save a few from the same fate that I suffered.

I was surprised that I was able to talk to Mr. Pancer right away for a consultation on a divorce…read more He answered all my questions and did not make me feel rushed. His secretary was very nice and answered the phone in a professional manner, unlike some law firms where people are answering the phones as if they're answering their personal cell! I feel better and at ease after consulting with him on a case. If you have a family law case and don't know where to start I would definitely start with him. He's also very reasonably priced and very nice and professional. I finally have the courage to move forward with my case after talking to him.

Even though I didnt hire him bc I came to him super last minute and right before trial…read more The amount of time he put into hearing me out and getting back to me via email clearly explaining everything ... with my options, what he recommended and what the positive things in my case were and the things that were going to be harder. I wish I found him earlier. He is super knowledgeable, reachable on the weekend and genuinely cares. If he didnt he wouldnt have put all the time and effort in doing what he did before he even got $ He might be a little pricey but I could tell he would have Def been worth the $

I had an extremely bad and damaging experience with Eagle Law Firm, including Mr. Omar and his…read moreparalegal, Joselyn. I hired them for my divorce case, which also involved immigration matters making the case highly sensitive. From day one, communication was almost nonexistent. My calls, texts, and emails were consistently ignored, rarely answered even when I sent critical documents and evidence. Their mishandling of my case amounts to serious professional negligence. Discovery responses were submitted with incorrect information, and a motion to compel was filed after the court's 45-day deadline that also missing separate statements Because of their failure, my hearing was dismissed by the judge. This directly caused financial loss and severely compromised my case. Despite paying thousands of dollars, I received no meaningful legal support. The only time they contacted me was to demand payment. When I requested accountability and a refund due to their mistakes, they refused to accept responsibility--even after the judge dismissed the hearing. Instead, they acted as if they knew better than the court. After I posted an honest review describing my experience, Mr. Omar contacted me and threatened legal action unless I removed it. Rather than addressing their errors or refunding my money, they attempted to intimidate me into silence. This conduct is completely unacceptable and unprofessional. Due to their incompetence and lack of ethics, I was forced to change attorneys after four months, losing both time and money. Other reviews reflect the same pattern: once hired, communication stops. I strongly warn anyone considering this firm do not risk your case or your hard-earned money here. I will be filing a formal complaint with the California State Bar so this behavior (Mal practice)can be properly investigated.

Laurel was an incredible help to my sister when we ran into passport issues while out of the…read morecountry. We reached out to her by email and she responded to us expeditiously with a lot of great information we were able to work with right away. After hearing about our situation, she provided us sensible counsel with regards to our legal options and the family law procedures we should take. Laurel is very honest, trust-worthy, empathetic and knowledgeable in her field. We were extremely lucky to have found her and grateful that she represented us. Two days after we retained Laurel and her law office, we were able to get the proper, signed consent forms from the dissenting party. And, this allowed us to get the emergency passports for the children and fly back to the US. Thank you to Laurel and her team for being there for us during a most difficult time.

Our family went through an unimaginable nightmare that I wouldn't wish on anyone. My sister's…read moreex-boyfriend came home one night drunk and violently attacked her and our entire family. He was arrested, but days later he posted bail and was set free. We believed we had an airtight case: over 20 photos showing the injuries, a video of him admitting guilt, and statements from the children confirming the abuse. We thought the truth would prevail without the need for an attorney. We were wrong. Just three days before our family court hearing, he maliciously filed a false CPS report claiming my sister abused the children. CPS showed up without a professional sign language interpreter, despite my sister's deafness, and I had to step in to interpret. The children clearly told CPS they felt unsafe with their father and confirmed the abuse. Even though CPS wrote this in their report, in court his attorney twisted the facts, claimed I manipulated the conversation, and had the report thrown out on a technicality. Within five minutes, the judge shockingly awarded full custody to the abuser, who still had pending felony charges. In the following weeks, CPS reopened the case and we watched helplessly as the children were interrogated under their father's influence. It was the most unjust and painful experience of our lives. That's when we hired Christopher Hernandez in Riverside, thinking legal representation would save us. Unfortunately, Christopher failed us at every turn. We paid nearly $15,000 for constant frustration. He rarely answered calls, forcing me to call multiple times a day just to get any response. He juggled too many cases at once and admitted to it. Worst of all, when it came to court, he repeatedly forgot the facts of our case--facts I had thoroughly gone over with him many times. Every time we appeared before a judge, the opposing attorney ran circles around him, leaving us devastated and without real representation. It was clear he never truly cared about our family or the outcome. In what felt like our final attempt to save the children, we contacted the office at Laurel Buchanan. From the moment we spoke, Laurel's intelligence, professionalism, and genuine care were evident. She listened carefully as I explained the entire case and, within minutes, repeated back every critical detail with precision. Unlike the first attorney, she immediately identified where the court and CPS had failed and laid out a real legal strategy. Laurel showed us laws and protocols the previous attorney never even mentioned. She made it clear we had a legal path to reverse this injustice. Laurel and Wendy fought for us like no one else. Her knowledge of family law was unmatched, and she approached the case with both sharp legal skill and sincere compassion. She battled a dishonest opposing attorney and a flawed system with tireless dedication. Thanks to her and Wendy, we won. The custody order was reversed, and the children were returned to my sister. It was such an emotional victory that my sister cried--and Laurel, who had poured her heart into our case, shed tears with us. Laurel Buchanan didn't treat us like just another file; she treated us like family and fought for us as if it were her own loved ones in danger. She changed our lives. I would recommend her to absolutely anyone who needs an advocate against a broken system or a manipulative opposing party. She is brilliant, fierce, and compassionate--the very definition of what an attorney should be. Thank you Laurel, here I am a year later writing this review and I am still left for words for everything you did for us. When we thought it was almost over for us, you came to save and change our life's forever. We are forever thankful with you and Wendy, and the team. Thank you.

My legal problems were decades old for a reason. Despite the complexities, Atty Kassel & staff…read morereally helped keep my simpleton expectations from from flying of the rails of reality. Ultimately the court agreed with Atty Kassel's legal expertise and rendered a judgment in my favor. Thank you Atty Kassel.

Best lawyer ever! anything criminal/DUI hands down the best when we walked into his office and he…read moresaid he got this he meant it got our DUI dismissed! Will definitely be recommending Mr. kassel

I am so glad I found Lindsey Law. She help me with a custody hearing and walked me through the…read morelegal terms or any questions I had. Love her staff she is so sweet and kind. Lindsey is very professional and her pricing was just right and fair. If anyone needs an attorney I would trust her, she will definitely take care of you and not take advantage of your situation. Cindy Blanco

Thank you so very much for your efficiency, professionalism and understanding. But above all, thank…read moreyou for your prompt responses.

David was very helpful when I just needed advice. He led me…read moretoward the right direction and for that I am very thankful.

Big no, I'm an Army veteran who has been trying to get divorced for 2 yrs. I was asked to sign…read morepaper work to be let go as his client because we were not communicating with each other correctly. Which is not the case, he said one thing in one conversation and another on the next. I have so much paperwork that needs to be done that was not done on his end. I asked for advice and he doesn't know anything about my case. Seems to me like he had his ego hurt when I asked for clarification and let me go as a client. I was very professional with him and he never seemed to care. See below for a picture of his responses.