Dealing with debt can be extremely stressful and scary. Michael and his team made going through a…read moredifficult time so much better. Michael came up with thoughtful, innovative ideas to handle my situation and helped me out immeasurably. His experience and relationships working on 4000 debt cases showed. He came up with an affordable, tailored strategy that helped me out of a very tough spot. Most of all, Michael cares about his clients and it shows. I cannot recommend Michael and the Financial Counseling Center strongly enough. Highest recommendation. Good people you can trust.

Great service, great team. Definitely recommend them for your debt management and or/resolution…read moreissues. The process felt like family helping me in a stressful time.

Great service, handling all items that they said they would. Will use again in the future if we…read moreneed it!

They are the best of the best!!! They are knowledgeable…read moregreat customer service and they go above and beyond. Sandra helped me increase my credit score almost 200pts!!!!! Thank you to this team!!! Highly recommend

would like to take a moment to write an honest, sincere, and genuine review about Second Chance…read moreFinancial. Back in 1998, when I was trying to purchase a house, I needed help repairing and improving my credit. That's when I met an incredible team at Second Chance Financial -- John, Karen, and Wayne. From the very beginning, they treated me with kindness, honesty, professionalism, and genuine care. Thanks to their help and guidance, I was able to buy my home back in 1998. Now, 28 years later, I find myself reaching out to them again for assistance, and to my surprise and gratitude, Karen and Wayne are still there. That alone says so much about the dignity, integrity, and stability of this company. It shows not only how they value their clients, but also how they treat and respect their employees. What always made them different is that they never treated me like "just another client." Over the years, they would occasionally call simply to check on me and see how I was doing. That level of humanity and compassion is very rare today. If anyone needs honest and trustworthy help with their credit, I truly recommend Second Chance Financial. These are good people who genuinely care about helping others rebuild and move forward in life. Thank you, Karen. Thank you, Wayne. And may God bless the memory of John, who is no longer with us. Your kindness and help will never be forgotten.

I had the BEST experience with Karen Molina! So kind, so patient with me and responded to any of my…read moreconcerns, questions right away!!! Very sweet!!! My credit score went up tremendously thanks to Karen and the Second Chance team!!! Amazing to work with you!!! Highly recommend!

I can't say enough good things about Eliza Ghanooni. Going through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is one of…read morethe most stressful experiences a person can face, and Eliza made every step of it manageable. From our very first conversation, she took the time to explain the process clearly -- in plain language, not legal jargon -- so I always knew exactly where I stood and what to expect next. She was incredibly responsive throughout, returning calls and messages promptly and making me feel like a priority, not just a case number. Most importantly, her patience and genuine care never wavered, even when I had questions or needed things explained more than once. Thanks to her guidance, my discharge was granted, and I can finally move forward with a clean slate. If you're navigating bankruptcy and need someone who combines real expertise with true compassion, look no further. Eliza is the real deal.

Extremely thankful for Eliza for all her patience, hard work and guidance throughout our bk…read morejourney, she is very knowledgeable and communicative, would recommend her without any hesitation. She made what almost seemed impossible possible.

First of all I found Sanaz Law Firm on line and picked up the phone and end up talking to Chris. I…read moreinstantly knew I made a right decision. From there on I was communicating with Sanaz thru him. I have to say Chris held my hand all the way thru this process. I am deeply grateful for finding such a compassionate human been. I wasn't in good place but they made me believe that I will make it thru this. Thank you Chris and Sanaz for pushing me through!!! I highly recommend Sanaz Bereliani Low Firm because working with them was pleasant and they deliver every time!!!

I am so grateful I was referred to Sanaz Bereliani. This review is a year overdue because I was in…read morethe Eaton Fire...but I gotta make the time to give thanks before the year is up!!! From the start, Sanaz assessed my situation and addressed my concerns. Once she determined my case could stand on solid ground, she gave me clear directives on what to do and what not to do. I followed these and I felt empowered. Next, I went to work with Chris Ugarteche to prepare my paperwork. I initially filled some of the paperwork out incorrectly and Chris immediately caught this and gave me guidance. Chris has incredible patience, communication, and he knows his stuff inside out. He saw me through this novel experience with empathy. When I appeared before the judge via Zoom, I was at peace knowing that all the i's were dotted and all the t's were crossed. My case was resolved seamlessly. I only wish I had done it sooner. Sanaz's practice is busy. There were some days where I craved an update so I proactively emailed. Sanaz and Chris always responded to me quickly. I could not ask for more. Thank you Sanaz and Chris for the meaningful and life-changing work you so expertly do!

I had a great experience working with my attorney. She was professional, responsive, and truly…read moresupportive throughout the entire process. She made everything clear and helped me feel confident every step of the way. I really appreciate all of her hard work and would definitely recommend her to anyone in need of legal help.

Jasmine is a great bankruptcy attorney if you are looking for someone to educate you and walk you…read morethrough your difficult decision of getting rid of your debt through bankruptcy. She is strait forward with communication, also will walk you through the process and hold your hand every step of the way. Jasmine is very responsive if you have questions and gives you the confidence and comfort to ask those questions. She is a pleasure to work with and is very attentive to your case, I highly recommend her if you are looking for a bankruptcy attorney to help you through your tough financial times. She understands the importance and delivers a fresh start with a clean financial slate so you can rebuild your life! I recommend her highly to everyone.

I urge everyone to please do NOT go through with Speedy Credit Repair…read more They are scammers. Do not believe the fake reviews. We enrolled with them for 6 months. We understand coming into this it's a possibly our credit issue may not be fixed. We know this will take time. But one thing this company lacks is integrity. They are not true to their word. If you say something such as "I will call you back", please carry out your promise. All I asked for was communication. During this entire process, I only spoke with Chris 2 times. I called, no one answered I texted, no one answered You email Chris, no response He has an assistant Laurie who will respond to emails. She mentioned in my last email " Yes, Chris knows you are expecting a call" guess what? He never called me back!!! Chris said he will contact his lawyer associate and stated " I will call you back and give you an update" guess what? He never called back. They have you enrolled in a credit monitoring program which you have an additional fee. They probably get some sort of incentive. I can go on and on... there's has been so many occasions. Honestly, don't waste your time and money!!!!!!

Before I hired this company, Mr. Chris L. gave me a call fairly quickly when I requested a free…read moreconsultation. Phone call nearly lasted an hour, explains to me his story, how everyone has slip ups with credit, how he knows how to repair credit ethically and properly. Gave me his story how he initiated his company, when I asked to proceed he asked for a $200 fee up front and after that $199 a month for 6 month contract. He also sent me documents to sign, nearly a dozen, all stating ways for him to stay covered from legal troubles and so I don't ask for a refund and it's a non refundable deposit. I was not asking for a miracle with my credit score, I was aware how I messed up my credit but I didn't know how to tackle it to get it better, Mr. Chris highly recommended not to worry that he will help me that that's why I hired him, he'll tackle these companies to try and get rid of them from my credit score, 3 months pass by and I ask for a update of how the situation is going, no response. I called and emailed his assistant Laurie, no response, when I did get a response it was for me to set up an appointment, in which I did, come to the date of? No call, no text no email. 2.5 more months passed by, I reached out again, Mr. Chris said, "I'll call you in a bit" ....... No call no text. I reached out to assistant...... no call no text no email. Come to 3 days before contract is up, $1,200 later, I ask for another update, well I never received one before but you know what i mean, Mr. Chris told me that he wants to talk to me and give me a refresh on my credit score, and discuss next steps, told him great I'm available anytime to just give me a call. Never heard from him again. In summary, did they help my credit score? No. Did they remove anything from my credit report? Yes, 2 things that were $50 each additional cost, so total price : $1,300. Before they take your money Mr. Chris is so talkative and transparent and communicative , after though? No a single word, no communication, out of the work they did, hardly any, hardly any improvement was made but that's why they send a lot of documentation for you to sign so you don't later on try and get your money back for not being satisfied.

Sam was so pleasant to work with and did an amazing job saving us 50% on an old debt. Highly…read morerecommend.

Not going to lie, I was a bit frustrated and going through some personal stuff,but they handled my…read moreissue better than I originally thought. I do owe an apology for coming off a bit odd, but Sam has patience for my frustration, and was able to cut me sweat deal. Worth every dollar. Hopefully wont need them anymore, but if I do, we will be in touch

Great service. Thank you for taking your time with me and Guiding me through the process.read more

I worked with The Agency, LLC for tax preparation services over the past two years and communicated…read moredirectly with, the owner. I paid funds that were intended to be remitted to the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), and I received written confirmation from Alfred acknowledging receipt of that payment (which I documented via screenshot). Weeks later, I began receiving past-due notices from the FTB stating that no payment had been applied. After contacting the FTB directly, they confirmed they had no record of payment. Despite my documented proof that the funds were received, I was given repeated assurances from Alfred and team over several months that the issue was being handled, yet I was never provided a claim reference number or documentation confirming that payment had been made despot me asking multiple times. As the FTB deadline approached, Alfred told me my funds would be sent "Thursday or Friday," even though the deadline was that Saturday, leaving virtually no margin for error. When that deadline arrived, Alfred sent an email citing a family emergency along with an unsolicited photo showing a bleeding head injury as reason he couldn't send my requested funds back. I found this inappropriate and unrelated to resolving a business matter involving tax funds and a state deadline. Ultimately, it was only after I clearly stated I would proceed with legal action and formal reporting that the funds were finally returned, allowing me to pay the FTB directly and avoid further penalties. It should not require this level of escalation to resolve a tax payment issue. Alfred is very charismatic, which initially builds trust. However, based on my experience, I strongly encourage anyone considering this firm to reconsider. Note: I was repeatedly referred to as a "VIP client," which created an expectation of professionalism and priority handling that was not reflected in how this matter was ultimately addressed This situation was prolonged, unnecessarily stressful, and avoidable.

Vahagn was awesome. I had about 20k in credit card debt that I was looking to settle. Overall, we…read morewere able to get it done just south of 40% of total debt amount. Vahagn was great, we ended up getting the job done at the end of the day and that's what matters. Beware of Lexington Law tho, if you're trying to repair credit. Them boys is no good. Get yourself a secured credit line open at a couple credit unions, that'll do wonders. Just my experience. Score it back around a 650 after it was south of 550 this time last year. As always, the progress feels good. If you're looking to get your debt settled for a fraction of the amount, Agahva Consulting is your go to people. Go for it!

I have been working with Agahva Consulting since early 2013. My opinion on Vahagn and his work is…read morenothing short of outstanding. He looks to educate you, give you all possible and beneficial options (without pushing you to do something which will not be to your advantage) and finally takes care of all the logistics. Most importantly he was very honest and patient while communicating with me. I am truly glad to have met Vahagn and worked through Agahva Consulting as the opportunity has been able to set a plan towards paying my debt off and doing it in the most efficient manner. Anyone who is interested in getting their debt issues resolved and/or just get educated on financial matters should make the time to sit down and talk to Vahagn, he will prove to be very professional as a business owner and likable as a person as well. Thanks Vahagn for all you do!