Brittany, Darcy, and the whole team did an outstanding job doing our family trust. I can't express…read morehow easy they made the transaction seem. Their execution was flawless. They really made our complex estate seem easy and pain free to do. We shopped around too. Where everybody else seemed to be unorganized, the team at Doyle Quane was nothing but top notch! Highly recommend Brittany Riley and her team to all! Thank you so much!!!

Do Not do your Trust legal advice this Dan. He is Rude!!! Not helpful!!! toxic !! And very…read moredisrespectful. I worked with him over 9 yrs ago on a trust. Called for advice and help. He was so Rude to me I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Do your research on who you are dealing with he's is just the WORST unfortunately I have to give him 1 star for my review he deserves 0

Divorce is not something I thought was going to be part of my life. The process is confusing and…read moreoverwhelming. Ethan and Giselle have explained so much to me, and listened to my thoughts and feelings about my case with thoughtfulness and compassion. There are no guarantees. Nothing is sugar-coated. Just honesty about options and preparation for all outcomes, even if they're maybe not the ones you expect. During most situations, anger arises because something happens that was not planned or was unexpected. By being honest and forthcoming, these great attorneys have helped to remove anger and bitterness from the process, allowing me to move forward with this new life in a positive way. I really cannot thank them enough.

Merritt Weisinger, Esq. helped me a lot after my 1st lawyer messed up (I feel that way. I wasted…read moremuch time and money.) my simple case. If I had known about him, I would have hired him from the beginning! Merritt Weisinger, Esq. knows the law ,is professional, caring, and reliable. He is very experienced (over 35 years). Experience matters! Since he was always so very busy that it was sometimes difficult to contact him. But in my case, fortunately it affected none or little. Thanks to him my case moved forward. Thanks to him, the property division was done pretty properly. Thanks to him the spousal support is to be paid 3 months longer. I appreciate him very much! He and his son, Ethan, Esq, (a young lawyer) are kind enough to have given me rides for free from/to the station and their office when I went there by train from a far away place. They are good and kind! Karen (paralegal) is also good and nice.

This is a review that is a long time coming to compliment Dominic Porrino and all the incredible…read moreand professional staff at Porrino Law. I absolutely appreciate the attention and professionalism and sense of urgency I have been given at any issue in my divorce and ultimately all my trusts.. I would not go anywhere else and feel so grateful that I have been treated with so much respect and that Porrino Law has been given so much attention to detail on very hard issues. Thank you.

I don't write a lot of reviews but the help and support I got from Dominic Porrino at Porrino Law…read morein my time of need definitely warranted me taking the time to do so. I first met Dominic as a referral from a friend when I was separating from my now ex-husband. It was a very stressful and scary time and from the beginning Dominic made me feel heard and safe. He was always honest and professional when answering my myriad of questions and thoughtful and calm while helping me navigate the uncertainty and fear that the process of getting a divorce brings up. He worked hard with me, often after normal business hours, to make sure everything was in place and correct for the next steps of the process. I especially appreciated his kind, solid presence during court appearances when I had to be face to face with my ex. My ex and I are friends again and I truly believe that is in no small part due to Dominics deft handing of our divorce. Recently I went back to Porrino Law for estate planning and they were thorough and well priced compared to other law firms I looked into. It is comforting to know that if any legal issues should arise for my family in the future we have Dominic as a trusted resource to call upon.

Paid over 25k for no traction within my case. I would not recommend this law firm…read more They charged me for picking up court documents when I paid for them and dropped them off to the office myself. The lawyer could barely remember my name half the time. The paralegal spelt my name wrong on documents submitted to court. I needed discovery to be done on the other party and this place didn't get it done. If I were you, I would look into other law firms.

Scammer. Does anything but what they are asked. Had dealings with the son. Tim Langley, he wrote…read morethe wrong findings after we went to court. The total opposite of what I agreed and asked for before the court sent the minutes over. Once the minutes were sent by the judge he than call the court reporter stating that she made a mistake instead of fixing his mistake. Did not do what was best for me and my daughter when I had all the evidence I needed. Stay away. Does not no law. He use the fact his father owns the law firm to get you in but all the while is just after money.

Outstanding Legal Representation - Highly Recommend!…read more I cannot say enough good things about Michael Cardoza and The Cardoza Law Corporation. From the very beginning of my personal injury case, it was clear that I was in the hands of a knowledgeable, experienced, and highly skilled legal team. Mr. Cardoza and his staff were not only professional and responsive, but also truly compassionate and dedicated throughout the entire process. Their expertise in personal injury law, combined with a strategic and determined approach, led to a successful outcome in my case--and I always felt informed and supported every step of the way. They went above and beyond to advocate for my rights, and their diligence and hard work made all the difference. I'm incredibly grateful for the peace of mind they've helped me achieve, and I wholeheartedly recommend The Cardoza Law Corporation to anyone in need of expert legal representation. Thank you again to Mr. Cardoza and staff. You've earned my deepest gratitude and highest recommendation. David L. Horn

I found The Cardoza Law Offices through a recommendation from a friends whose cousin is a lawyer in…read morethe Bay Area. I first met Jason, who handled my initial intake. Jason was exceptional in his communication skills throughout the long process of navigating a worrisome court case. He promptly returned any questions I had, whether by call or email, and he kept me updated on all developments in my case. His clear explanations helped me understand the legal aspects of my situation. The same thing can be said about Dani. Dani joined me in the courtroom on several occasions and exhibited professionalism in every interaction. Dani was always punctual for our meetings and court appearances, and always conducted herself with grace and confidence. Last but certainly not least, I had the pleasure of working with Michael. Seeing him work in the court room instilled me with confidence and a peace of mind, which are two of the most important things to posses when going through a stressful and anxiety ridden court case! I whole heartedly recommend the Cardoza Law Offices to anyone in need of a criminal defense lawyer, you will not regret this decision! Sincerely, Jon C.

I'd highly recommend avoiding this firm. Please read below and anything I said below can be…read moreverified or is a statement of opinion. Joe Wolch and Kate Mignani my message for you, don't ever forget how a 30 year old respondent with no law experience and a $20 a month ChatGPT subscription outsmarted and beat your entire firm in court. Law School 101: It's not what you know, what you feel or think, it's what you can prove in court Joe. (I did also have an attorney but most of my preparation was done with AI). Big thanks to Joe Wolch and Kathryn Mignani for representing my ex in both our divorce and a restraining order case. In my opinion, it lacked evidentiary support and may have been tactically motivated, as I've come to learn is not uncommon in Family Law cases for leverage in negotiating. For a marriage that lasted just six months with roughly around $5,000 in total community property, no kids, no houses, they still managed to rack up over $57,220 in legal fees on her side. This review is legitimate and follows Yelps TOS as it deals with my experience with them being the OC in this case. Their client (my ex) was ultimately found not credible and impeached multiple times in court, leading Honorable Judge Wendy Coates to dismiss the TRO completely. And at the end of the divorce case, she had to write me a equalizing check for property division.... Kathryn Mignani specifically was the attorney that questioned me when I was on the stand testifying. During my testimony, I observed Kate Mignani struggling with basic questioning and often stuttering over her words, and seemingly not able to respond with how I was answering the questioning. From my perspective, she seemed unprepared to challenge testimony that I had carefully and anticipated for months. I studied for hours on how to properly answer these questions and Mignani didn't grasp I was able to circumvent what she was wanting me to say. In my opinion, this demonstrated a lack of competence in trial advocacy. My attorney and I were expecting at least a little more in-depth questioning but got nothing of substance. I have no formal legal training, so I actually used AI and large language models to simulate potential cross-examination questions from Wolch, Mignani, and their paralegal (I believe her name is Kate Gums). I fed the system our prior correspondences and noted their behavioral patterns in how they reacted to documents my attorney, Aaron, and I would submit. This helped me prepare extensively for what I anticipated would be a much more thorough line of questioning. The AI was actually more in-depth and subjectively speaking, harder to answer than Mignani herself. In my personal opinion, it was fairly obvious from the start that this wasn't truly a domestic violence case, but rather an attempt to manage my ex's public image. Now I don't know whether or not Wolch's team advised my ex this claim had no foundation, but one can only hope they did. Looking back, I'm surprised Wolch's firm chose to proceed. But seeing the attorney's fees disclosure each party exchanged, showing around $57,220 plus several days of trial that hadn't been billed yet, it now puts the situation into a clearer perspective. I left the courtroom genuinely surprised that someone this terrible in trial advocacy could be in active legal practice. Joe Wolch, who I assume owns the firm and I'd assume is responsible for approving this case and continuing it to depths of ridiculousness, continued to pursue the matter despite the absence of any credible evidence indicating wrongdoing on my part. This resulted in an unwarranted challenge and attempt to ruin my reputation and professional standing. I understand not every attorney shines in litigation, but in my perspective, this felt more like someone winging it than advocating effectively. Kate Mignani was absolutely terrible at questioning me up on the stand and I'd highly advise contacting me if you want to see the transcripts of how awful she was during the trial. If anyone is interested in reviewing the partially redacted public transcript or the case itself, feel free to reach out, everything was said on the record and is available for verification. Thank you again, Joe and Kate, for representing my ex throughout both our brief marriage and a lengthy restraining order dispute. Despite a marriage that lasted just over six months with limited community property and no children, legal fees on her side exceeded $57,220. In my opinion, the TRO lacked evidentiary support and appeared strategically motivated. Ultimately, Honorable Judge Wendy Coates dismissed the restraining order after finding my ex's testimony not credible and specifically noting that certain claims were impeached by video and witness evidence. It turns out the court sided with actual evidence over uncorroborated allegations. I never had any doubt I'd win.

This review is for Kate , we deeply appreciate your quick wit, skill and professionalism. She won…read moremy husbands case by a landslide. Thank you for keeping our family safe.

I contacted Mr. McKenna for legal advice for an extremely stressful family situation. He and his…read morestaff were so kind, professional and reassuring. His advice, which came all within the same day, helped so much to diffuse the situation. While I hope to never need his advice or services again, if a legal matter arose that required hiring counsel, he would be my first call. Both he and his secretary went above and beyond for me, and I cannot say enough good things about them both.

I found myself in need of an attorney and was fortunate to have come across Thomas McKenna…read more He was very attentive to my needs and his knowledge of the law made me feel at ease and very comfortable, he really cares about his clients. Thomas accomplished results that I did not think were even possible for my case. I was very please and satisfied with the final results and I would highly recommend Thomas McKenna

With 2 dui's literally back to back. My fiance was in a situation. I already know.... how can you…read moreget two back to back. Oooh and did I forget to mention he had one from like 7 years ago that we thought was a dry and reckless but turned out to be a wet and reckless. We had no other choice but to deal with it. I advised my fiance he would need to hire an attorney. He automatically wanted to go with the attorney with the most reviews. But I advised him he should be cautious. I called the attorney he wanted to go with and didn't get a good feeling. I called 2 other law firms and again didnt get a good feeling. I finally called Christopher and felt confident so we setup a meeting and my feeling of confidence increased. He didn't make any promises of what the outcome would be but he did leave us feeling like we made a great choice. He kept us informed and anytime we had any questions I contacted him and he got back to me quickly. I always texted him and called when needed. I know attorneys are busy in and out of court and in meetings so I didn't want to take up his time from working on cases. Christopher advised my fiance to get on the scram cam as a pre plea. This would help him in court if need be. We got the run around from the scram place. They said he needed to be sentenced first. So I contacted Christopher and he gave me a womens name. I called the scram place back and got ahold of the women Christoper referred us to. She handled everything. He always kept us informed if he was running late due to being in another court room. He negotiated and did everything he could and got my fiance the best outcome. He was facing jail time due to his prior. He was able to get one case down to a wet and wreckless, 5 days community service with half time and the other case 10 days community service, with 3 months dui class. Regular court fees. All in all I'm 100% positive we got the best outcome. He knows his stuff and will fight to get the best outcome. He will go over the D.A to speak to the supervising D.A if need be. If you are looking for an attorney who can get you the best outcome Christoper is the best. Hopefully we never need his services again. But it's good to know we know someone we trust. He is worth more than what we paid for. So call him today and thank me later

I reached out to Christopher Varnell when I needed help and he really came through. He personally…read morereturned my call right away and was professional throughout the whole process. He was very responsive (texting me back almost always instantly). To find a good lawyer who replies in a timely manner is hard enough, but to find one who TEXTS you back for every question? AMAZING! I was nervous about the process and pretty in the dark before reaching out to Christopher but he was more than willing to answer questions and walk me through everything step by step. He didn't make any guarantees on outcome, but was very knowledgeable and I left his office confident. Also smiling in the end with the outcome. He is very direct and to the point, so if you're looking for a lawyer with just buzzwords, fluff, and all-talk, he's not your guy. He's very familiar with Contra Costa Country courts and has good connections which is always a plus! If I run into anything again or I have friends who need representation , I will definitely recommend Christopher Varnell.