Best decision I ever made was hiring Palmer Zad & Associates during my divorce last year. I worked with Kestlyn, Layla and Mathew at different points. I can't say enough about all three. Divorcing a Lawyer is a really painful process and these guys made me fell supported every step of the way. I would strongly recommend Palmer, Zad & Associates to anyone in need of Legal support. read more

I am going through the worst most high-conflict divorce imaginable (years long and went to trial) and Matthew has been there for me every step of the way. He is EXCELLENT, extremely well spoken, intelligent and detail oriented. Beyond that, I feel that he cares about me as a person and my case. We are waiting on a ruling now but I am optimistic. Also I cannot say enough good things about Layla and the rest of the team, I adore them all. They have made this extremely stressful and overwhelming period of my life manageable and have advocated for me every step of the way. I could not recommend him enough read more

Layla, Autumn, and the whole team including Matthew and Mary really made the whole process of needing to use an attorney a breeze. I felt confident and safe having them on my side. Hopefully i don't need to, but if I do I will definitely only be using them! read more

I was completely overwhelmed, but Matthew Coderre helped me through it--not just legally, but mentally and emotionally as well. He was supportive, sharp, and fully committed at every step. His only goal was to see me succeed through an incredibly difficult situation. I'll always recommend this firm because they fight the right way--honestly, respectfully, and with true collaboration. I'm extremely grateful I chose Palmer Rodak & Associates, and even more so for Matthew Coderre's expertise in family law. His dedication made all the difference. read more

Both Matthew Palmer and Matt Coderre are great attorneys' ! Them and their staff are responsive and will give you the best outcome. If your case(s) are messy whether it's custody or restraining orders these guys will help you get what you want to receive. I think this firm is worth the money you pay and they offer payment plans. Thank you so much Matthew and Matt.. you are guys are awesome ! read more

First of all, I want to thank Mr. Palmer, for helping me get more time with my son I am so grateful for meeting this team of professional lawyers. The staff is amazing from the paralegals to the accounting team. They are great they help you with everything they're always there anytime I would call they would answer right away. I don't know anything about laws I was being falsely accused I was attacked by opposing counsel. When I had the consultation with Mr. Palmer, he listened he help me out. He told me not to worry he was going to fight for me not to lose Hope. he didn't just look at me like a client. He treated me like family I am so grateful for this man. I will recommend him to anyone. He is a good guy, honest straightforward he will fight for you. Thank you once again read more

We engaged Palmer Rodak & Associates to mediate our divorce. We were able to come to an agreement in one full day of mediation (about as good as one could hope for). I think that Mathew and Layla did a solid job w/ that part. However, what would follow that agreement was much harder than I anticipated. The real rock stars here are the paralegals that help you to the finish line. Especially Ashley who guided us through the cumbersome process, dealing with the courts (to save me time), and quickly responding to inquiries and (only) escalating when necessary (for cost savings), etc. I would recommend Palmer Rodak & Associates for your mediation needs. read more

I wanted to leave this amazing review for Matthew Palmer , He has been my attorney for nearly four years and he got me through it all and always had my best Interest in mind. My divorce was not an easy one and he took the time to hear my point of view and always had an advice to give me to make sure everything turned out fair. I cannot Thank him enough for the random calls to the office and the way his staff handled the case as well. Everyone there was a pleasure to work with and put my mind at ease when it came down to it. I appreciate the care and effort you guys all did to help me get my life back on track. You guys rock and I hope I never have to go through another divorce again bc I will be back lol. Thank you , Jane F read more

I was extremely worried because my ex is military and didn't want to do ANY leg work regarding filing. They made it quick and painless and explained everything every step of the way. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I am so happy I could cry. I honestly never thought I would be able to navigate the divorce process and keep my sanity. So glad I found them!!!! read more

I needed a trust attorney in North county San Diego so I chose Matthew Palmer and associates. I am forever indebted to Matthew and his team especially Sasha Mary and Allison. The last 3 years have been brutal for everyone. Thank you so much for putting up with me!!!!!! sincerely Margaret bannas read more

When needed the most, attorney Layla Zaad was deliberate and thorough in settling my case as efficiently as possible. I couldn't praise her enough for handling the case with an iron fist and being upfront and honest with me. I pray I never need another attorney again, but if I do, they're my next phone call. read more

Palmer Rodak & Associates are the GOATs! As a single dad, I tried many times to get custody of my children but nothing was ever accomplished. Palmer Rodak & Associates fought hard for my case. Now I have to complete custody of my children. They brought us peace where my little ones will grow in a safe and harmonious environment! Thank you Palmer Rodak & Associates! read more

I went in to seek help with my custody issues. However, after a promising first meeting ,I was all hopes that my case turn positive. Turns out after a deposit of 4k and unprofessional support, he put a newly recruited rooky to defend my case in court.needeless to say how poorly that person represented my case in front of the judge. After my initial 4k down-payment and another 2200$ additional fee ,I was very upset. Of course the case was lost and I still have to make payment to this unprofessional office. read more

The people at this office went above and beyond for me and my family. This was my second divorce and just wish had them around for all my divorces. My lawyer, Layla Zad, is the main reason why I have more time with my family and would only use her again for my 3rd or 4th divorce. All jokes aside, I owe this law office a lot because of the time I have now with my kids and they went above and beyond any people in my life read more

I felt through the entire journey that I was in good hands as we navigated my divorce. It was a very difficult time for me, but Matthew and his team were a glimmer of hope, a little oasis that gave me comfort. He is smart and when the moments presented themselves, his responses were always right on target. I am grateful to Palmer Rodak & Associates for their experience, expertise, and support through a time in my life filled with many trepidations and challenges... Michael Raye read more

My Familty Law matter is unfortunately extremely complicated. There is a history of abuse, children with developmental diagnoses, and a significant disparity of income which my ex has used to perpetuate abuse through the Family Court system. In the 3 years since our divorce was finalized, I've retained multiple attorneys and had to represent myself at times when it came down to choosing between feeding our kids and paying for an attorney. My previous counsel was not fighting very hard for my case or for the kids and after a really poor representation at a hearing, I sought new counsel. I have been in Court a few dozen times and seen firsthand how the attorneys at Palmer Rodak & Associates zealously fight for their clients. I wish I didn't need an attorney, but given the propensity for abuse through the legal system, I need someone strong and knowledgeable on my side. For the first time in 3 years, I've finally gotten an award for attorney fees thanks to Matthew and his team. (Enforcement of Orders is another issue, but it's progress.) The way these matters affect our kids is significant. My case is unique and not an easy one, partly due to opposing counsel and the way my ex is directing his side of the case. He has no issue lying under Oath, filing false allegations, and neglecting to follow Court Orders. Having Matthew on my side, I can confidently stand in the Courtroom and know that I have a voice. I've seen the respect he and his attorneys command among the Judge and the other attorneys in the room. My case isn't over yet, but we are hopeful it will come to a close here in the next few months and I'm thankful for the work being done each step of the way. My case file is several thousand pages at this point. Matthew knows the details inside and out. He has diligently argued on issues that happened in the case prior to him coming on my case with the same accuracy as if he'd been my attorney all along. That's not a skill that I've seen many other attorneys master. read more

Do your research! I don't care how many positive reviews he is referring to. I Absolutely would not recommend him. Unfortunately, Mr. Palmer was hired to represent our family in a trust matter. They are impossible to get ahold of, do not respond to emails or phone calls and Mr. Palmer is never available. I would not hire or recommend this firm under any circumstances. Mr. Palmer explained to me that he does not typically handle trust matters. His paralegals are who he has handle them. If I wanted a paralegal, I would have hired one. A competent one at that. The paralegal he hired to handle our case was terminated after nearly a year of phone calls and emails which were ignored and never responded to. Unfortunately, we were forced to fire Mr. Palmer for "dropping the ball" on our case. This case was not a priority due to its monetary value. It's as simple as that. read more

Highly professional , thank you palmer Rodak team and Laya. My family had a 2 year case they saved our freedoms and help us get our rights. we recommend they best firm! read more

Run. Don't walk. RUN away from this law firm. No attention to detail (continually found errors in paperwork, and they actually submitted the WRONG FILES to the court). Absolutely no sense of urgency. I would email them endlessly for updates (because they didn't provide any information themselves) and would end up with a $75 bill per email when they eventually would email me back days to weeks later. A simple matter that could've been resolved in a few months became a huge, drawn out ordeal after dealing with incompetent lawyers and their many, many mistakes... with no apologies. read more

I highly recommend Palmer and Associates. I went through a very difficult and rare custody battle in which I initially was representing myself. The courts suggested that I research an attorney with experience in my rare case. My Childs mother refused to let me have contact with my child and with her extreme knowledge of the law it made this case very difficult. Palmer and Associates provided a very professional level of experience and was able to provide the ingenuity to handle my case. Dimitry, Dylan, Layla and Jordan have been a huge help throughout this process. Never did I feel like my son and I were not at the top of their priority, Dimitry would check in during the difficult times reassuring me that they were alway here for my son and I. Without this team I would not be able to celebrate this huge victory with my child as the primary parent that I am today. Thank you Matthew and Dimitry you are a prime example of your words "Trust in the system it works". read more

EXACTLY THE REPRESENTATION I NEEDED!!!! I was facing false allegations made against myself that put my character, my record and my children in jeopardy. I was scared, I was lost and I did not know what to do. I never imagined I would find myself in this situation. My biggest fear when searching for representation was that the they would take my hard earned money and then not take a personal investment in me and my family. I desperately needed help and did not know where to start. I did a lot of research and spoke with several firms but the moment I met with the attorneys at Palmer Rodak & Associates I stopped my search. I knew they were the ones! Layla was assigned to my case with Hannah as the paralegal and I can honestly say they exceeded my expectations in every way. They are patient, they are kind and they went above and beyond through the entire process to make sure I was not only well informed but that they truly understood my position and my voice. Layla is the brightest individual I have worked with in years. She has an incredible understanding of the family court process which translated into a very favorable outcome for myself and ultimately clearing my name of the false allegations made against me. But most importantly, I HAVE MY CHILDREN AND THEY ARE SAFE AT HOME! I am not a religious man, but when so many coincidences and gifts add up during difficult times I find no other explanation than to thank God that I found Palmer Rodak and had the good fortune to work with Layla. She saved my family and continues to invest her time and energy towards giving my children the best life they can have. To say I am grateful is an understatement. I would recommend anyone who feels lost, scared, anxious and in need of help call this group immediately so they can experience the relief I feel right now. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!! read more

Matt and Layla are incredixble!!! So tenaciaous, diligent, intelligent, professional, empathetic, passionate, compassionate, respectful.....you get the idea :) I was able to put my extreme stress aside and just let them handle everything.....because they are THAT good and THAT trustworthy. In a sea of attorneys you can't do that with, I cannot recommend them any higher. Believe me, these are the people you want by your side and to have your back through your most stressful difficult times. They are just amazing people:) If you want a better measuring stick for which attorney to pick, look at the gold standard rating site for attorneys: AVVO. Matt has a 9.7 on that. That's as good as it gets!! read more

Mr. Palmer is the most knowledgeable and successful attorney I've ever worked with. He's extremely honest and never gives you false hope. He knows how to get everything done without dragging it out, and he's very confident. I was in a mess of a custody battle and at times felt hopeless. Mr. Palmer reassured me that everything would work out in my favor, and that's exactly what happened. I am very grateful for his representation. I would highly recommend Mr. Palmer to anyone going through a divorce or custody battle. read more

I did reach out to you during the process and your secretary's were rude, refused to provide me with an invoice or any progress on the simple marital agreement we had asked you guys to ONLY put into format acceptable by the court. Some how that used up $1500 retainer and no documents or any leg work was produced from your office. My ex husband used the time you guys wasted to hire his own attorney and when I asked YOU what to do after a traumatic court hearing (no documents still form your office) you told me into these exact words, "Give me another retainer and maybe I can help." This attorney has changed their response to my review several times. He is also pending legal action from multiple former clients I came to find out. Please be wary. read more

Hey have EXCELLENT Customer Service and their office is gorgeous! Highly recommend to come to them! :-) read more

It's taken me along time to write this review/thank you for Matthew Palmer ; Only because everytime I world sit down to write I would burst into tears . So let's see if I can articulate what Matthew did for me . My ex husband filed a custody case against me , with false claims . I needed help !!! Matthew & Colleen Dillion believed in Me and took My case . Not only did We Win the custody case, but Matthew discovered major wrong doing in my divorce settlement . He was able to recoup $1.5 million for Me . (Life changing ) Matthew & his team provided me with extraordinary service , honor , highly professional , realistic expectations, always straight with me , impeccable Integrity, and great understanding & compassion . There was Never a moment that We didn't walk into the courtroom that I wasn't proud and knew 100% that he was prepared . This is a man who hasn't forgotten why he became an Attorney ! During the 18 months spent on this case these are some of the qualities I noticed and admire about Mr. Palmer . His family is #1 , wellness & balance matter to him , his high level of ethics & morals ,his humor and his ability to make work look like fun . I don't know how he does it !!! I will Forever be indebted . Matthew put wind under My wings and I haven't looked back. There is No feeling like being protected legally and Justice prevailing. Thank you Matthew Palmer and ALL of your staff who keep the ball rolling. SH read more

I hired your company and for months nothing was done. Then I hired another firm and they won my case and even said they don't understand why you would be filing in another county. This all was done at Vista Courts. So yes maybe you were able to help the other 80 people below 3 years later, but my case you did nothing but take my money with no results. read more

Highly recommended! Dylan, the paralegal who worked with me, called the other day to tell me my case was officially closed with them, and that I would be able to pick up my 4 huge boxes of case filings in one little disc. The fact that this case was able to wrap up, is a miracle! I thank Matt and Layla and their team for bringing this case home after 5 years with professionalism, no drama, and genuine heart. I appreciated their calm, level headed approach to things. Even when it was scary, they handled things with poise, confidence, and tact. They were always realistic, and honest, and I could trust that they had my daughters best interest in mind. Matt and Layla work with integrity, are well respected with their colleagues, and the court, and have the ability to help you navigate the court system confidently. Everyone I worked with in their office was helpful, kind, and responsive. They have the experience you want to have on your side when dealing with divorce and custody. read more

Looking for legal assistance look no more! I highly recommend Matthew Palmer & Layla Zad not only are they The TOP Best Rated Lawyers they don't nickel and dime you to death there are no hidden costs or unexpected expenses they are transparent all the way they really focus on getting the best results for your case. Client read more

Best family law attorneys! You will find many family law attorneys out there, but no one as good as Matt and Layla. They are Family Law Certified attorneys with high integrity. They are knowledgeable, professional and caring. They assisted us regarding an alimony case where the other party was violating the divorce decree while cohabiting and collecting alimony. Matt and Layla assisted us in terminating the alimony permanently. Layla is very passionate about her job, and always pays close attention to detail! We are delighted with our results and highly recommend this law firm to anyone who needs a family law attorney that delivers the best results. read more

I've known Palmer Rodak and Associates for over 10 years now. They always go above and beyond , help you and guide you to the right directions, which that is very important these days instead of throwing thousands of dollars away make it worth every penny you spend . All the experiences I've had always positive and straight forward . In the future , I will recommend him to all my family and friends for any legal matters. Thank you and your team All the individuals that I've work with Of course Mr. Palmer Mathew And his team : just to name few , Catherine, Layla, Sharol, Jordan ... read more

Worst service ever, Matthew Palmer promised my child custody and support case wad going to be settle with in 4 months he gave me a set price. That was on September of 2014, now a year latter the case still not done not even half way the price has more than tripple. Matthew never showed up at any court appointments he always sent a paralegal to get a continuation on the case. His office is always loosing of misplacing documentation. If you need help look somewhere else, Mathew Palmer law office will only rip you off and never settle your case. read more

the family law referral service referred me here, i was set up with a free half hour consultation within 10 minutes and was able to get in the same day with the help of a lady name dillon. I got all the info i needed going forward. If i plan to hire an attorney, they will be my first stop! read more

I had a consult with Matthew Palmer for a divorce, and he was very knowledgeable and helped me a lot. I am most likely going to retain him.

Going through child custody can be emotionally draining. The fear of having your kids no longer in your custody is a Mother's worst nightmare. Knowing that you are up against a giant can leave you with sleepless nights and anxiety, you are going to battle every time an issue comes up and just like going into any battle you want to be protected and advised by a team that treats you with the compassion, patience and respect that you would find in an ally. That is what this firm brings to the table. This firm has the professionalism, wisdom and experience to deal with the difficult issues that arise from the draining process one goes trough when dealing with child custody issues. They are an aggressive team that will fight for you! My case has been going on since 12/2014 and JUST ended this month! (Oct 2016). This firm has gone to battle for me and my family. They've been amazing at every turn. They where always available when I needed and answered any questions to help me understand the legal world that I don't live in or understand. My case has been frustrating and long. They did the job well but did not do things just to charge me. They care about what goes on in my life outside of the courtroom and made sure the quality of service I received was always top notch. I am SO grateful for hiring them. Every single person is helpful, professional and patient. If you want a team that knows what they are doing, especially in military issues ( my ex is military ) hire Palmer- Rodack. I can't say enough positive things about them. Even when I needed a pep talk they where there to do that too! They feel like family. I will refer everyone I know to Palmer-Rodack. Don't waste your time or money by going to someone else. This firm is it! Thank you read more

I highly recommend Matt Palmer as a family court attorney. He and his staff did a great job helping me settle a divorce riddled with fraud committed by my spouse. Matt is a very sharp attorney you can trust in a world where lawyers have the reputation of prostitutes and dirty used car salesmen! Mathew Palmer has the highest morals and is smarter than most other attorneys. You can trust him to do the best job representing your best interests. read more

I retained this firm for an Estate planning portfolio and I was very pleased. From the beginning the support staff was very supportive and Matthew explained everything in a way I could understand. His paralegal, Danielle, also was very helpful and very quick in getting back to me on any questions or concerns I had. I'd recommend this firm to anyone as they did what they said the would. A+ service read more

I interviewed Mr. Palmer initially to represent me as my attorney in a child support case but it was actually Layla (who is a total professional) who worked on my case. I do understand Mr. Palmer has a lot of cases and employees so I was relieved to find out how knowledgeable she was as I started to show up to court with her. I did inherit a delay with covid. I would just like to point out that my case was super frustrat ising with the opposing party imposing a delay tactic which rendured unsuccessful. For anyone looking for some good backup against a person with there own selfish agenda in a child support case. Then I would recommend this firm. Of course, they do not pull rabbits out of hats. As much evidence as you can provide is a necessaryPalmer has a lot of cases and employees so I was relieved to find out how knowledgeable she was as I started to show up to court with her. I did inherit a delay with covid. I would just like to point out that my case was super frustrat ising with the opposing party imposing a delay tactic which rendured unsuccessful. For anyone looking for some good backup against a person with there own selfish agenda in a child support case. Then I would recommend this firm. Of course, they do not pull rabbits out of hats. As much evidence as you can provide is a necessary component for success at any trial or even court hearing. I did just that and found a one million dollars in unclaimed assets and because of Layla she was able to show the court my proof and have it excepted. component for success at any trial or even court hearing. I did just that and found a one million dollars in unclaimed assets and because of Layla she was able to show the court my proof and have it excepted. Blessing read more

Free half hour expert legal advice! During my 30 minute free consultation, I was able to ask all of my questions. Richard Manwaring was able to answer all of my questions. He only interrupted when it saved time and he listened very intently. You will sleep better. read more

Hands down the best experience I've had with an attorney. I live out of state and needed an attorney to help represent me in regards to a family law matter. Mr. Palmer's retainer was reasonable and he and his firm went right to work in my matter. Communicating with them was very easy and their response was always quick. Being out of state they set up the hearing to be telephonic so that I could be present. The day of the hearing Mr. Palmer was very professional presented my case to the court and the judge ruled in my favor. I have tried representing myself in the past in order to save money but ended up making small mistakes that costed me more in the long run. If you every need an attorney I would highly recommend Palmer Rodak & Associates. Thank you Mathew Palmer and staff for all your help! read more