Cathy Hersh is a highly intelligent, caring, compassionate and knowledgeable attorney and person…read more I have used her services in the past with a BK and a Civil case and am completely satisfied with her work and reasonable fees. She was always available to answer my calls and easy to communicate with.

Trust, Experience, and Know How. If you are going through a…read moredivorce, Look no further. I have been working in LAW (unrelated field from divorce) and had to go through my own divorce. I thought I could handle this but not a chance. The California divorce court system is a peculiar and unbelievably frustrating system. On top of that I was up against a very dishonest and brutally dirty lawyer. I hired one of the top firms in San Diego and lost thousands and thousands of dollars. And got nothing out of it. Then moved on to a few mid level lawyers who drained me of even more money. Again not a single bit of success. 3 years later!!!! (YES- they will drag you down for years of stress and financial ruin) Then by a miracle I met Cathy- right from the start she quickly got up to speed and devised a plan of action. She filed paperwork, and got me divorced in a matter of months.. The other side wanted my blood. Cathy gave them an olive branch. I cannot stress enough- All the other Lawyers wanted my money for nothing. Cathy delivered results!!!! She also will keep you informed and comfortable throughout the entire process. Even though nobody wins in a divorce, You cannot lose with Cathy!!!!

What an amazing Trust Attorney, Anna Howard. She initiated updating my Trust a year and a half…read moreafter setting it up. She keeps her clients interests in mind. She had a notary come and got the paperwork done, and I am once again all set in regards to my estate planning and Trust.

Testimonial: This…read morewas the first time that my family needed this type of service. And without much knowledge of the procedure we contacted AC Howard Law. What a very positive and pleasant experience we had. Throughout the entire process Anna and her staff were always available and able to guide us. My father is 93 years old and very hard of hearing - yet Anna was so patient with us as we conducted Zoom meetings. I never felt rushed through the meetings. Anna is a professional but also very personable. Thank you so much Anna! Thank you Kaliana!

We spoke with Jonathan Johnson at Gubler Winn, and I can't tell you how refreshing it was to work…read morewith someone as knowledgeable, genuine, and approachable as Jonathan. He provided invaluable guidance on trust administration, helping us navigate in-kind distributions to beneficiaries, and also assisted us in preparing our own estate planning documents, including our Advance Health Care Directive (AHCD), Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA), HIPAA Authorization, pour-over wills, and joint revocable living trust. The quality of guidance we received was exceptional. Jonathan took the time to answer every question thoroughly and made what could have been an overwhelming process straightforward and easy to understand. We highly recommend Jonathan @ Gubler Winn.

My wife and I had our family trust updated by Sarah in 2024. If you are looking for an excellent…read moreattorney to create a trust, or update an existing older trust, look no further than Sarah. She is exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, professional, responsive, and her rates are very fair. We are extremely happy with her services. You are getting what you pay for when investing in trust and estate services - don't skimp on something as important as this.

We just finished our estate planning with Anna. So easy! She sends you a questionnaire via email…read more You answer the questions. She then sends you a draft of all the documents to review. Once reviewed, she sets up a time to come to your home and you sign the documents! She was very helpful when asking any questions - we had a few about our trust, what goes in the trust, what doesn't, etc.

Anna has been a great help to me and I have recommended her services to many people. She is always…read moreavailable with great advice whenever I contact her.

My mother needed some legal documents updated, and I called The Document People in Oceanside, after…read morereading their reviews. Based upon the reviews, I asked for David, and learned that he has retired. I was told that Rose was available, and booked an appointment. I don't know what our experience would have been with David, but even so, I do know that it could not have possibly been better than the experience we had with Rose! Rose is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, articulate, and meticulous. She REALLY knows her stuff, and is an absolute pleasure to work with, even if the task is a bit overwhelming to the average person. Rose explained everything thoroughly, handled our issue adeptly, and was able to render all necessary documents with efficiency and geniality. Without hesitation, I recommend Rose at The Document People in Oceanside to handle your legal document needs.

recently had the pleasure of working with The Document People in Oceanside, CA, and I cannot…read morerecommend them highly enough. From the moment I walked through the door, I was greeted with professionalism, warmth, and a clear commitment to excellent service. The entire team is knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly efficient. Minerva and her staff went above and beyond to assist me with my legal paperwork. They made what could have been a daunting and stressful process seamless and straightforward. Every step was explained clearly, and they ensured I understood all my options before proceeding. Their expertise in handling everything from notary services to complex legal documents is truly impressive. What stood out most was their genuine care and attention to detail. They treated me with respect and kindness, making me feel like a valued client rather than just another case. The pricing was also very reasonable for the level of service provided. If you need help with legal document preparation, I highly recommend The Document People in Oceanside. They have earned my trust and my gratitude. This is the place to go for professional, reliable, and exceptional service. I will definitely be returning for any future needs!

Patricia helped me with my trust several years ago and did an amazing and professional job…read more Recently I have had to make numerous revisions because of some life changes. She, again, has come through for me. She gave me expert advice on all of the decisions and changes I was considering, answered all of my many questions quickly, finished everything in a timely fashion, all at a reasonable price. I will continue to reach out to her if I need legal help/advice in the future.

She was great in helping a novice work through the estate process. Costly for a single mom, but…read moreworth it for the kids' benefit in the long run, I hope. I won't know, I'll be dead.

I cannot recommend Josh and his team highly enough…read more In 2022, I was searching for a divorce attorney and consulted with several attorneys before I was referred to Josh. During our very first conversation, he asked me a question that no one else had asked: "Did something happen?" That simple question changed the course of my life. At the time, I was trying to figure out how to safely leave my marriage and protect my children. While other attorneys focused primarily on the divorce itself, Josh immediately recognized that my safety and my children's safety needed to be addressed first. He was the one who suggested pursuing a restraining order and explained my options. Looking back, that conversation completely changed the direction of my case. Unfortunately, I could not afford to hire him right away and ended up hiring two less expensive attorneys. There were also periods where I found myself trying to navigate the legal system on my own. Throughout that time, Josh continued to show genuine concern for my case. More than once, he told me he wished he had my case because he believed he could help. About a year later, I was finally able to hire Josh right before my restraining order trial. Because he had already been following my case, he stepped in fully prepared and immediately took a tremendous amount of stress off my shoulders. Josh and his team handled the legal paperwork, court filings, and procedural requirements that had previously felt overwhelming, allowing me to focus on my children and my case. Josh successfully helped me obtain a three-year restraining order, permanent full custody of my children, supervised visitation orders, restoration of my maiden name, settlement agreements, and assistance with spousal support matters. He consistently worked to move my case forward despite delays and lack of cooperation from my ex-husband. I also appreciated the support of the entire firm. During one hearing, Josh brought a colleague who took the time to explain what was happening and help calm my nerves. Every interaction I have had with his staff has been positive. They are always kind, responsive, professional, and genuinely caring. What impressed me most was not only Josh's legal skill but his compassion. As a single mother facing financial hardship, he significantly reduced what I owed and allowed me to make affordable monthly payments. He has always treated me with patience, respect, and understanding. Josh didn't just handle my legal case--he helped restore stability during one of the most difficult periods of my life. I am incredibly grateful for everything he and his team have done for my family, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a skilled attorney who genuinely cares about his clients.

I hired Griffith & Young to represent me against my ex-wife's accusations of domestic violence that…read moreshe had made in pursuit of a restraining order. I have been divorced from her for 7 years and have only had contact with her through email. The core of her accusation of harassment and mental abuse was one email response to her that was very crude and insulting from over a year ago. I spoke with several attorneys, and they were all confident it was a weak case to get a permanent restraining order. I am sure that as inquiries come into G&Y, they are reviewed based on possible revenue and complexity. Since my case was most likely viewed as not driving many billable hours, it was assigned to what I surmise was the least experienced attorney in the office. Lea Trojanowski handled my case, and while she expressed confidence that it was a weak case, she showed up at the hearing and presented no defense to the accusations. She explained that the "burden" was on my ex-wife, so we ended up going to multiple hearings to listen to my ex-wife, unrepresented, drone on in front of the judge. When it came our turn, pretty much nothing. This drug out over several months, and ultimately, I was presented with a permanent restraining order. I would have fared the same if not better if I had proceeded to represent myself. It was glaringly obvious that while she had spent time working in the SD Court offices (Domestic Violence, Family Law Facilitators), she had no real experience representing a client in front of a judge. When I provided her feedback on the experience, she blamed me and essentially changed her story, saying that the case was not a good one, and I gave her nothing to work with (I had provided a significant amount of information that could have been used to refute my ex-wife's claims). If she is the one that Griffith & Young provide you, I would pass and go another direction.

I'm incredibly proud of what we have built at Thompson & Belnap…read more From the beginning, our goal has been to create a law firm where people receive not only excellent legal representation, but also genuine care, honesty, and personal attention during some of the most important and difficult moments of their lives. What makes me most proud of Thompson & Belnap is our team. We have an exceptional group of attorneys and staff who truly care about the people we represent. We work hard, communicate with our clients, and aren't afraid to take on difficult or complicated cases. Whether we are helping build a family through adoption, guiding someone through a challenging family law matter, or any civil litigation matter, we understand how much is at stake for the people who trust us. After years of practicing law, I still consider it a privilege when someone chooses our firm to represent them. We have had the opportunity to help thousands of families, and many of our clients come to us through referrals from former clients, attorneys, agencies, and other professionals. That trust means more to me than any award or recognition ever could. I'm extremely proud to be an owner of Thompson & Belnap, proud of the people I get to work alongside, and grateful for every client who has trusted our firm with their family and their future. -- Peter W. Thompson Founding Partner, Thompson & Belnap

Do not hire these lawyers they don't reach out to help you. I had to call them constantly to see…read morehow my case was going. They did the bare minimum and charged top dollar. Don't waste your time I would never recommend them or use them again. Once my case was over I asked for a final bill which I paid and then they send out another after that. Very disappointing that they are able to get away with these actions