In early 2020, after leaving the California court system with a feeling of being cast away, thrown…read moreout and discarded, it was recommended that I seek counsel to assist with my request to modify my child custody and visitation agreement from out of state. After doing some research, I knew that I needed a home run hitter in my corner. A firm that could navigate the troublesome waters of my particular situation. A team of professionals that would guide me on this now 2 plus year process, and always have me and my sons best interest at heart. I have been a proud client with Hartley Lamas Et Al, and being out of state, the majority of our communication has been via email and phone call. Always professional, patient and assisting in any way that they can. Not once have I felt left out, not a part of the team, or tossed by the wayside. Most recently, I had to make my very first appearance in court. When I tell you that the entire office stepped up to assist me in preparation for mediation, court room proceedings, and any additional items that came up...blessed is the word that comes to mind. I would like to pay special attention to a few key members of the law firm as it pertains particularly to my case. Mr. John Castellano was incredible with his preparing me for mediation. It was as if he had peered into the future with his knowledge of how mediation would work with opposing party. The body language, the receptive nature, the willingness to cooperate; all were indicated the day prior by John. His questions and conversation pieces were so in tune with what actually was spoken inside mediation, it was as if he was there. I can honestly say that preparing with John led me to be the best version of myself during a trying and worrisome time in my life. Thank you. Mrs. Carla Hartley, you were with me step for step during my day in court. When I tell you, having you by my side put a sense of ease over me during a testy and trying time, I am happy that I'm your side, and not opposing party. I understand that you get what you pay for, and you and your firm are money well spent. You have fought for me every step of the way and I thank you for your time, your guidance, and most importantly your leadership. It is a pleasure being included as part of the family, and your team is a direct representation of you, so for that, I thank you. Lastly, Mrs. Kelly Clunan. This woman defines what it is to go the extra mile. No matter the time of day, the occasion, or where I currently was in the nation, she made the effort to always communicate with me and ensure there were no stones left unturned. When we started getting some traction on my specific case, she personally called me to deliver the tremendous news. While on the phone, I could hear the joy and sheer excitement. When there would be certain issues that would arise, she was straightforward and guided me along the process. As flexible as possible, she truly let me vent and make me feel like part of the family. On the date of my court appearance, we made it a point to see each other and finally put a face to the name I had always went out of her way to make it known I was taken care of. A face to the name that I associate with a phone call that I want to get. And a face to the name that I wanted to give a hug to for taking care of me along the way. I give my highest recommendation to this firm for any and all needs, as you will not be disappointed. You get what you pay for, and this is money well spent.

Carla Hartley and Ben Vojtik were ethical, honest, and truly supportive throughout my highly…read morecontentious divorce. They provided clear guidance, stayed professional when the other side didn't play fair, and were there when I needed them most. I'm grateful for their integrity and steady counsel during a very difficult time.

Update: So far things have improved greatly. They've made changes and I feel as though they're…read moreputting some focus and attention on my case. I'll continue to provide updates during the process. - So far very unhappy with this firm. Not personable, expensive, and appears to make the simplest of tasks very difficult and confusing. They will even charge you for phone calls that you make to correct misunderstandings on their behalf. To be continued...

The whole entire team at Morgan Law Firm is Amazing! From my…read moreinitial consultation I felt comfortable knowing that they were on my side and defending me and my children. They communicated with me throughout the whole process regarding all angles from the case to the cost and everything in between. Rachel Reed is an amazing Attorney and, with her by my side, I never doubted reaching the outcome that was desired. Knowing that she was defending me removed all anxiety that entails entering into a Family Law matter. As we parted ways after successfully achieving our goals in court I could see in her the joy that I was experiencing. She cared and was willing to see this matter through until the end. I highly recommend Morgan Law Firm for your Family Law matters. They are the best in Ventura County!!!

I've worked with several attorneys in the past who made me feel like just another case or a dollar…read moresign--until I met Channy. Channy brings both compassion and intensity to her work. From the very beginning, it was clear that she genuinely cared about me and, most importantly, my granddaughter's safety. That level of personal investment meant more to me than I can express. At the same time, she is a formidable advocate. What I needed was someone who could be both compassionate and fiercely protective--and Channy delivered exactly that. She is incredibly hardworking, sharp, and strategic, with an ability to think creatively and act decisively under pressure. With her help, I was granted custody in just one week and two days--something previous attorneys were unable to accomplish in over a month. Her tenacity, intelligence, and relentless work ethic made all the difference in getting my granddaughter to safety. Beyond Channy, the entire team at Negley Law was outstanding. I never felt like I was facing this alone. John, Misty, Jenn, and Sophia each played a role in supporting me through an incredibly difficult time. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care created a sense of security and trust that I deeply needed. There truly are no words to fully express my gratitude to this firm. Their work had a profound impact on my family--they helped protect a young life, and there is nothing more important than that. Thank you Negley Law. I consider you our protective family and guardian angels .

Men beware! This family law is what it means 'Family' but the only problem is it's not your family…read morethey help It's their 'Family' they help. All intertwined with each other. Too bad we didn't know that before we paid $50,000! Yes that's right $50,000 and John and 'Family' member Chyanna who had never and I mean never had worked on a family law case in her life, so it seemed. This was a serious case of parent custody and visitation. Eventually John stepped in because we personally had complained. And while my son (father) and myself (grandmother) sat in his office I started crying, oh John didn't like that at all and he got a bit scary and I felt as if he was going to throw me out, but I feel he thought better of it because he had to get the money. They are a money hungry family law firm, and I wouldn't recommend them at all! I really give them a zero. Also my son only got one extra day to see his son for $50,000! I need to mention that we were charged an additional $20,000 for court prep. Then, during an hour long meeting, I mentioned previously, John talked us out of it. Yet still charged us the full amount. My son's side of the story was never told, nor defended. All of this after he had previously been awarded full custody and this was mother's second attempt at unfairly 'Right A Wrong.' We never should have hired them.

Update: This large firm sent me a letter of demand to remove my opinion, review and statement -…read more they demanded I cease and desist.... What I can only interpret to be sharing my personal experience across platforms or to anyone else in the universe, basically... apparently Ms Collins lie was not an intentional misrepresentation.... It was an accident? The letter is very serious, to me, it appears to be a gigantic firm intimidating me over a review on the internet to file a lawsuit and take money from me advantageously during my grieving process - I wonder if they sent letters of demand to every person who wrote a negative review about them to have the bad ones removed? They have no recording of our conversation to support their allegations or assertions. They seem to think they are a compassionate firm even though they sent a letter of demand, which seems to be sent to intimidate and strike fear and panic into someone during the time of their mother passing and dying in hospice. I don't think this is compassionate of them. I also think that they should simply have apologized and amended the misrepresentations and in turn I could amend my review to show that they did the right thing and amended the misleading or false statements, which may have directly caused my mother to lose all support and caregiving from my sister. My mother is in hospice dying and Ms.Collins didn't even ask her client how she is doing... in the referenced email - plus the email screenshot was sent to a family group text and they seem to think they are experts in knowing how each member of our family feels about this, and on unnecessary drama. It appears that they do not feel this letter of demand, directly caused by my reviews which were directly caused by Sasha's email and may directly cause my mother to lose support from her daughter, are not unnecessary chaos and drama in our family - I disagree with them. I feel this attorney, Sasha Collins lied about the facts of our conversation to her client, my sister, and caused unnecessary family drama during a painful probate case a probate of our mothers conservatorship while we are all suffering because our mother is dying and has dementia, extremely painful and traumatic for all of us and she lies to my sister and causes more chaos, family, drama, and problems. It is my opinion that she is not aligned with the values of compassion and integrity that this firm claims to have. I am very disgusted and will be Filing a grievance With the state bar of California, she did not receive a phone call from me on this day. She contacted me at my place of work in return to my phone call. She misrepresented the truth and lied to her client, my sister about our correspondence that took place - perhaps she was intoxicated or something? I'm unsure how she interpreted our conversation so poorly. I think email is so unprofessional and lacking in empathy, kindness, thorough explanation of the options, LegalEASE etc I think this is a horrible correspondence to send a client. How embarrassing for this firm.

I was referred to Erik Feingold by a mutual acquaintance. He was friendly, responsive, and helpful…read morein evaluating my case. I really appreciated his honest feedback and professionalism.

After the 30 minute free consultation I started the bankruptcy process by paying the $500 deposit…read more It turned out I was not going to be able to come up with the remaining ~$2,000 so I quickly stopped the process and asked for my deposit back. I had never talked to an attorney after the first free consultation only asking the girl that answered the phone some basic questions. Approximately 3 calls totaling about 10 minutes. They kept my deposit of $500. I asked for a detailled invoice, so I could try and account for the $500. I'm waiting for it and if it's legit it's OK but if not I go to the bar and file a complaint. Lawers should not get away with excessive charges, especially if you're in a vulnerable position

I called Rounds and Sutter for a particular matter and one of the attorneys happened to pick up the…read morephone. I explained my situation and he listened to everything I had to say without cutting me off (attorneys are known to just cut you off mid sentence). Although his office wasn't able to help me. I appreciate the time he took to listen to me and guide me in the right direction. Thank you Rounds & Sutter team! Definitely will keep you in mind for any other legal matters. If you're looking for attorneys who ACTUALLY care, this is the office!!!!

I found Zahn through a referral from another prominent attorney who thought Zahn might be a better…read morefit for my needs. I'm glad I did. I decided to hire them for a Child support issue. I was incredibly impressed with their responsiveness and how effectively they communicated. Each time I needed to email or call, all my questions were answered. I dealt mostly with Monica, she was very thorough. It's clear that each member at the office is part of the team and keeps each other informed. I was sitting in court waiting for our case to be called and I was pleasantly surprised to hear other attorneys mentioning Ms. Frye, who was there to represent me. They had nothing but good things to say about her. To me that is a testament to her knowledge of family law and interpersonal skills which have given her a well deserved positive reputation around the courthouse. This gives me peace of mind. Because of the great experience, I asked them to take over the custody case I have. They've continued to provide a very professional and effective service. Thank you!

I was recently separated and need an attorney for my divorce hearing. I met with Paul and decided…read moreto go with them. After I paid the retainer fee I was reassigned to a junior attorney who did not help me to get what I wanted or felt was reasonable in my case. Every person I have spoken to since my divorce was finalized have told me how bad I got screwed and how terrible my attorney must have been. It is true, they did not advise me or look for the best angles for negotiating and ultimately I ended up paying thousands and thousands of dollars I probably should never have had to.

Knowledgeable, professional, and provided great service. I would 100% recommend Brian Nomi to…read moreanyone looking for a real estate attorney.

to accurately rate brian nomi, there would need to be a -1000 rating option. he is a liar and a…read morethief. do not trust him to fight for your tenant rights, because he will take your money, waste your time, and lose your case.

There are better attorneys out there... it's seems they worked more for the opposition then for my…read morebest interest.

Charles McCutchan took 2 disabled seniors property line case and 10 of thousands of dollars from…read morethem despite the fact that only one of the litigant's case was transferred to Superior Court from small claims court and one of the litigants wasn't even a property owner with no legal liability. He negligently failed and refused to request a dismissal against one of the litigants and failed and refused to enter proper objections and evidence at court. Taking money from these disabled senior clients was apparently this attorney's only motivation. I would not recommend this attorney of this law firm based on my experience and opinion.