Olvera &amp; Associates

(194 reviews)

I first called Adam Gurley after being served with divorce papers on Valentine's Day, which I can…read moreonly assume was my ex's idea of a parting gift. From that first conversation, Adam was steady, sharp, and reassuring, and he has been ever since. If you're looking for a family law attorney in San Francisco, he's the call to make. What stands out most is his integrity. Adam tells you the truth and gives you advice you can actually trust. He leaves you feeling looked after rather than worked over. He also knows this world cold. He's seasoned and genuinely fluent in the local courts, the process, and the people in it, and it shows. Even when the other side gets aggressive, Adam stays calm and clear-eyed, translating all the legalese into plain, practical guidance you can act on. He's responsive, reachable, and steady exactly when you need someone steady, which, in a divorce, is roughly always. Just as important, he's consistent. His guidance never wavered, and he followed through, start to finish. He treats clients like people, not case numbers, or billable hours, and he clearly cares about how things turn out. I always trusted that his advice was in my genuine interest. I can't recommend Adam highly enough. If you want someone exceptionally competent, ethical, reasonable, and genuinely on your side, call him. Preferably or hopefully not on Valentine's Day.

The dude started my divorce thirteen years ago, then he handed off to some lady who wasn't an…read moreattorney for very long. Time went by and my divorce never got finalized, my ex husband is scamming me, using my soc sec number. I call Adam and all the dude lawyer did was insult me, telling me, (oh it's only a few thousand let it go) when all i really needed was help with the rest of my divorce. Im sorry but this dude is an @$$hole and then he tells me, oh it's going to be difficult to get a divorce now. Mind you im just a woman (human being) try ing to get help for myself to divorce my husband and all this jerk did was insult me and say bye. What kind of person acts like that? He couldn't even remember me. I dont care how many people think he's so great, as far as im concerned he in asshole in my eyes. And I dont care if he like my saying so or not. Screw him, never will I ever recommend this man for anything. He's a prick lawyer who thinks his $#!t doesnt stink. Pompous creep

Romanov Law

(55 reviews)

I can't recommend my Diana Romanov enough. I was in a really complicated situation where my ex was…read moremaking it extremely difficult for me to move forward and finalize my divorce. It felt like things were being dragged out unnecessarily, and I honestly didn't know how I was going to get through it. She stepped in and completely changed that. Not only was she able to help me obtain my single status despite all the complications, but she also guided me all the way through to finally getting everything finalized. She was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and on top of every detail the entire time. What I appreciated most was how confident and reassuring she was throughout the process. She made something that felt overwhelming actually feel manageable. If you're dealing with a difficult or high-conflict situation, you definitely want her on your side.

I'm really thankful for the support and guidance Diana Romanov provided at the very beginning of my…read morecase. This was my first professional experience working with an attorney, and only after being involved in these matters over the past few years did I truly realize how complex they can be and how much they require skilled legal guidance. From the start, Diana was clear, thoughtful, and made smart strategic decisions that helped put things on the right track. Her filing of joinders at the early stage was especially important and made a real difference moving forward. She combines strong strategy with professionalism and a practical understanding of how these cases actually work. I truly value the role she played at a critical moment and would recommend her to anyone looking for a capable and strategic attorney.

Divorce with Dignity - San Francisco

(61 reviews)

I had a consult with a lawyer who quoted me a five figure retainer (!!) to handle my uncontested…read moredivorce , even though my ex and I had no kids and even agreed on how to split our assets. I'm so glad I went with Bron instead. She made the process incredibly easy. I hardly had to do anything - just get my financial info together, have a few 15 minute phone calls with her, and e-sign some documents that she emailed to me. She did literally everything else. If you're in the same boat as me, I'd highly recommend Bron. It was a LOT more reasonably priced than a lawyer, and way easier and less scary than DIY because you can trust that everything will be done correctly.

Bron helped so much making the process of divorce more approachable and took care of all the…read moretechnical aspects and paperwork so I felt confident that everything was filed correctly. She went above and beyond, and even would reach out after the proceedings completed to ensure I had all the paperwork I needed to feel confident it was finalized. She is professional, pragmatic, and easy to contact, and I would recommend her.

Law Offices of Robert A Goodman

(70 reviews)

I prefer to call him Robert because I respect him so much even though he prefers to go by Bob. A…read moretrue Oracle, gentleman and human being, who will push aside his personal life to make sure your urgent family situation (missing children!) is addressed -- even on Christmas Day. My wife physically assaulted me while on a court-ordered a EPO and then abducted my children the week before Christmas for a month. Bob spent four hours during Christmas Day with me laying out everything I would need to know and he was later proved to be 100% accurate on every single word that came out of his mouth. Bob is truly a nice guy. I don't think he'll ever retire because he loves what he does and he provides such a strong value to the local families who urgently need his expertise navigating the challenging family court situation often for the first time. I tried to find an attorney several days before Christmas and the entire industry was out of service until the second week of January. I believe my wife took my children that week specifically to make it very challenging for me, but Bob stepped up and saved the day in a huge way. I could ramble on for hours about how Bob and Carolyn are consummate professionals, and how they changed my perspective on family lawyers. Bob and Carolyn secured 50% parental access for me within three weeks. The opposing firm told my wife to run away with our kids after removing them from the home and was using every tactic in the book, but Bob played hardball in the most professional way during the most important time in my entire life. He stepped up like an athlete during the Olympics and I forever will love Bob.

Bob Goodman and his associate Carolyn Pettifer worked hard to help secure my community property…read moreinterest in my ex-wife's pension. It took a while but thanks to Carolyn's persistence we were finally able to get the matter resolved. Without her efforts I would never have been joined to my ex-wife's pension because the divorce was 28 years ago and the original court's order was not carried out due to pre-digital record keeping snafus. I'm also very grateful to Bob for helping me navigate through a very challenging time in my marriage. He is extraordinarily responsive and knowledgeable and I recommend him and Carolyn to anyone contemplating a divorce or other family law matter.

Affordable Document Preparation Services

(37 reviews)

Marcel and team did a great job for us, familiar with the process and easy to work with. Got it…read moredone right, on the first try.

This service providers states they have/are mediators yet they pursue conversations with clients to…read moredispute instead of working with families in a positive fashion. Kinda like gossiping and it creates fear in the elderly so they will pay more out of pocket for their paperwork. This company has the worst president as staff. The quality of produced documents usually have errors, poor print quality.

Parks Law Group

(47 reviews)

Bill is currently assisting me with an ongoing case. We had wrapped it up years ago, but new…read morethings have come up and I can confidently say he continues to be incredibly thorough, professional, and supportive every step of the way. From the beginning, he brought clarity and structure to a very difficult situation, and he hasn't missed a beat since. He's patient, detail-oriented, and truly listens -- which is rare to find. Having someone like Bill in your corner during a stressful legal process makes all the difference. I continue to be grateful for his guidance and highly recommend him to anyone needing strong, compassionate legal representation.

I am grateful to have found Bill Parks to assist me with the legal family process. I tried 2 other…read morefamily attorneys prior to Bill and was extremely disappointed and almost lost hope in finding an attorney whom I can trust. Bill is extremely attentive and promptly answered all of my questions, both via email and phone. He even explained to me some court systems used in the process. He was patient to hear my concerns and worries and even provide some emotional support. If you are looking for a family attorney, Bill is the one. His professionalism and competency make him stand out.

Lurkis, Joyce & Del Bove, LLP

5.0

(49 reviews)

Sean Joyce was an incredible support during one of the most stressful times in my life. I first…read morereached out to him after being denied a move-away request in San Francisco Family Court in 2024, and I was in a complete panic. He was calm, validating, and realistic about the challenges I was facing, which immediately helped me feel more grounded. He was always easy to work with and highly communicative, typically responding within 24 hours, which made a huge difference during such a difficult time. After reconnecting with him in early 2025, he represented me in a second move-away trial that was successfully granted in early 2026. Sean is honest, detail-oriented, and truly makes you feel heard and supported. He is also very mindful of costs and works efficiently, often checking in about where to focus his time, which I really appreciated. He took the time to thoroughly prepare me for trial, and I felt as ready as possible going into court. I truly can't thank Sean enough and highly recommend him for family law matters. He's the real deal!

I've been working with Sean Joyce for over a year now, and he's been incredible. It's been a very…read moretough divorce and we've dealt with some really difficult/complicated issues. I don't know what I would have done without him. When I first started looking for a lawyer, I worried about two things. That they'd never have time for me, and that they'd drag things out just to rack up costs. Sean has been the exact opposite. We mostly communicate over email and he's extremely responsive. And he genuinely tries to keep costs down and resolve things quickly. What I appreciate most is his calm, level-headed approach. He always tries to resolve things to avoid court. But when going to court is necessary, he's confident and effective. And when we have gone, we've won.

Levine Family Law Group

4.5

(76 reviews)

There's no way of making a divorce a pleasant experience - but Erin and her team did their best to…read morekeep things as straightforward as possible. They were approachable, easy to work with, and gave solid, easy to follow advice. I would say I'd use them again, but I hope I never have to experience another divorce... But I would certainly recommend them warmly. You'll be in good hands.

Absolutely amazing. I had stan who is sadly no longer there but this firmed helped me out so much…read moreduring the worst period of my life. It's expensive but worth every penny. I'm in the coast guard and I would recommend to any one of my fellow coasties.

Bay Area Law Group

(46 reviews)

Great and professional work with clear communication and options …read more Quick turnaround and solid presentation at the family court house . Very grateful for their work and ethics.

I request a consultation with this business and the owner was very rude. They were out of the…read morecountry but still taking calls just to turn them down. No guidance provided or referrals and they just couldn't get off the consultation call soon enough. There was no sympathy and definitely didn't feel like they wanted to help whatsoever.

Law Offices of Norma Lambert MacLeod

(28 reviews)

Norma represented my ex wife in a divorce and I cant say I was very impressed. Google searches on…read moreNorma reveal numerous complaints about her filing frivilous DVROs which are laughed out of Court and run up the bills on her clients, I dont know if thats true but its all over Google. She also seems too old to practice law, my guesss is the pic on her website is at least 20 years old, if you are seriously considering hiring her I suggest meeting with her in person and asking basic questions about what day of the week it is or who is President and see if you really want someone that age representing you in Court.

I have now been to Dr. Garg for the second time and I am very satisfied with the Xeomin treatment…read more Everything was calm and professional, and I felt well taken care of during the appointment. The staff in the practice were friendly and attentive, and the waiting time was reasonable (about 20 minutes).

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.

Registered Process Server

(48 reviews)

Bay Area Process Servers was incredibly efficient, effective, professional and courteous. I was…read moresurprised at how quickly the documents were served once filed. I had heard very good things about Rui and his company from my attorney. When interacting with Rui as he collected relevant data, I appreciated his impeccable manner and personal touch. I felt I was in good hands. I thought the actual serving of documents would take longer as his company is based in the South Bay, and my situation is in the East Bay. But it happened in about 24 hours from the time he received his packet from my lawyer. He was clearly prepared. While sometimes necessary, having to have documents served isn't always pleasant, but Rui and his team made it as pleasant and painless as it could possibly be. Very much appreciated and highly recommend.

This guy is nuts. He asked me if I was going to pay him, so I told him I was and that he could…read morelook me up and then he said I was being disrespectful, that he was rich and didn't need my business and that he was refusing service. Maybe I caught him on a bad day, but he was incredibly unprofessional and, in fact, threatening on the phone. He also "forgot" to serve two additional defendants in my complaint and was surprised that I wasn't happy about this. I'd recommend looking elsewhere for help.

California Legal Express

5.0

(1 review)

I can't say enough good things about California Legal Express. My family has needed legal services…read morea few times now, and we are incredibly grateful to Montana at California Legal Express for helping us each time and going above and beyond. He is quick to respond, communicates efficiently, he is professional and, most importantly, he is effective!! Each time we have needed him, it has been in a time crunch, and he has pulled us through it. If this is the legal service that you need, you will not be disappointed with having California Legal Express and Montana in your corner!

East Bay Legal Services

(7 reviews)

Did process service quickly and efficiently. One mistake on paperwork, but they resolved that…read morequickly, although it did cost me 2 trips to the courthouse for filing.

Brian has been very flexible, communicative, and professional. I may ask him to help with…read morecollecting if we win our small claims case. Many thanks!

Law Offices of Robert L Goldstein

4.4

(67 reviews)

Excellent experience working with Rob Goldstein! He is smart, professional, strategic, and has…read moregreat attention to detail. In the end, I was very grateful that Rob Goldstein and his team were engaged. They addressed the issue quickly and with the knowledge needed to get the situation resolved very favorably. Highly recommend!

When I contacted the law firm of Robert Goldstein, I had seven years of unfiled and unpaid taxes,…read moreand the IRS was threatening me with levies and seizures. I was in a panic, had no idea how to work with the IRS, and certainly had no way to pay the tens of thousands of dollars of past due taxes, interests, and penalties. Mr. Goldstein and his staff immediately put my mind at ease. I began to understand what the various steps would be, what documents I would need to file, and learned that the levies against my bank accounts would be lifted. The letters from the IRS stopped, and my anxiety began to calm down. Over a period of time, his staff collected all of the necessary documentation from the IRS so that we could file the missing returns. Although I had many questions, they were always patient and informative. Finally, they drafted an Offer in Compromise, which the IRS accepted. This saved me a very large amount of money. I couldn't be happier with the efficiency, supportive communications, and of course, the final result. Don't make the mistake of expecting a CPA to handle the complexities of dealing with the IRS; you need an experienced tax attorney. It's the best investment you could make.

Hsiang Law Group

(54 reviews)

Your Consumer Advocate…read more I had a billing dispute with a well known rental car company. It was over a pre-existing crack in the windshield of a rental vehicle. Despite my notification to them and assurance from their representative that I would not be charged, they billed me for the damage. Through a legal benefit provided by my workplace, I hired Justin to handle this issue. Justin was exceptionally professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. He wrote a very well-crafted demand letter citing relevant California statutes and case law. His expertise and attention to detail were instrumental in getting the rental car company to drop the claim entirely. Thanks to Justin, I avoided an unjust charge and a lot of stress. I highly recommend his services to anyone in need of a skilled and effective attorney.

My experience with attorney Justin Hsiang was extremely disappointing…read more I contacted him for help with a legitimate legal dispute involving a defective vehicle repair and warranty issue. What I expected was competent legal support, clear direction, and meaningful advocacy. Instead, I experienced poor follow-through, minimal effort, and a lack of attention to detail. From early in the process, there were avoidable mistakes, including an incorrect VIN number in the original communication. In a vehicle-related legal dispute, that is not a small detail. Accuracy matters, and that mistake reflected what became a broader concern: I repeatedly felt like I had to push the matter forward myself. Rather than feeling represented, I felt like I was managing the attorney. Communication and follow-through were not at the level I expected, and the case did not appear to be handled with the urgency or diligence required. When the matter reached the point where litigation needed to be considered, it became clear to me that Justin was not the right attorney to carry the case forward. My concern is not simply that the outcome was unresolved. My concern is the pattern of limited effort, lack of attention to key facts, and failure to provide the level of advocacy I needed. Based on my experience, I would not recommend Justin Hsiang for a matter that requires persistence, litigation readiness, or active case management.

Douglas Greenberg