I have worked with Rick Eldridge since 2023, initially for consultation around visitation issues…read morethat arose after I was granted a three-year DVRO (which I handled pro per). I later retained Rick on a limited-scope basis for visitation and custody matters. Each time I have consulted or retained him, I have seen meaningful progress and outcomes in my favor. What sets Rick apart is not just his deep experience in family law, but his ability to explain how judges actually think and view cases from the other side. He consistently challenges me to see how my actions and filings will be perceived by the court, which has helped me avoid unintentionally sabotaging my own case. That insight into courtroom psychology and judicial reasoning has been invaluable. Rick doesn't just give legal advice -- he teaches you how to be strategic, credible, and effective in court. I've learned what I jokingly call "legal aikido" from him: how to stay grounded, measured, and focused on long-term outcomes even in emotionally charged situations. Through Rick's guidance, I've also learned radical acceptance -- how to work within the reality of the court system as it exists, not as I wish it were. He has helped me learn how to negotiate effectively in mediation, especially around safety-focused terms related to custody and visitation, so that agreements are practical, enforceable, and centered on protection and stability rather than reactive conflict. That skill alone has fundamentally changed how I approach my case. Because I continue to have access to Rick and his team for guidance, I feel supported while still being empowered to represent myself pro per. That balance -- being coached without being overrun -- has been incredibly important to me and my case. I am especially grateful to Angela Perry, Rick's legal assistant, for her kindness, empathy, and willingness to step in and help in the ways she can. Her humanity and professionalism have made a stressful legal process feel far more manageable. Deborah Eldridge also deserves recognition for being part of a team that genuinely operates with care and integrity. In an era of large corporate firms that often feel transactional, Rick and his team bring something rare: heart, wisdom, and genuine care for the people they represent. I never feel like just another case file. I feel like my outcomes actually matter to them. I highly recommend Rick Eldridge and his team to anyone navigating family court who wants experienced guidance, honest feedback, and attorneys who truly care about doing right by their clients.

Getting divorced is a traumatic experience, made even worse when children are involved. Fathers in…read moreparticular face a notorious bias in family court, but I was hell-bent on ensuring I would not lose my children. I went searching for a lawyer with a reputation for fighting for Father's Rights, and I found Mr. Eldridge. He immediately set me on the right course. He helped me do everything right, and thanks to his hard efforts, I have successfully had and kept 50/50 Joint Custody of my children ever since. He gives great advice, yet also fully respects your decisions. I can't recommend him enough. Thank you for helping keep our family together, Rick.

Such a great personality!!! he is such a nice person very helpful!! always answering my questions…read morevery professiona!!! i highly recommend him 10/10 lawyer In Sacramento! He is always on time even on his time off try to help me gives me an extra suggestion!! thank you so much Mr Neil I really appreciate your work!! I will highly recommend you with my other friends if they need your help!!!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Mr Neil. He is one of those attorneys who truly loves…read moreall things related to the law and enjoys the craft. He is not a hustler with billboards on the side of buses or some big fancy office in the trendiest part of town. He is the kind of man who likes to let his work speak for itself. He is a very nice man and also very honest man - don't be offended if his advice bothers you. He takes his ethical duty to advocate for his client very seriously. He was very patient as he worked with me on a complicated legal document that met all of my needs. It's obvious that he has been practicing for a long time. I hope he does not retire anytime soon because I can't imagine going to any other attorney for routine, general law issues.

After having a really rough experience with my first lawyer, working with Jaspreet completely…read morerestored my trust in the legal system. From day one, I could just tell he genuinely had my back and my best interests at heart. He's super personable and easy to talk to, but also completely honest--he'll tell you how it is and what realistic outcomes to look out for. He was always on time, incredibly responsive, and had every single detail of my case down. When it came to defending me, he was fierce and assertive, and he took the time to really think through the best possible solutions instead of just rushing through. I couldn't be more grateful for him!

Jaspreet has been an exceptional lawyer and advocate for us through our family law matter. Beyond…read morejust being transactional, he took time to ground us when emotions ran high and help us stay focused on what actually mattered. He was realistic about costs and strategy, ensuring we didn't get trapped in a prolonged or expensive case. Jaspreet genuinely understands family law and knows how to work with parents he listened to both sides and used that understanding to negotiate solutions that worked for everyone involved, not just one party. I really appreciate working with Jaspreet and will absolutely continue to work with him in the future. Highly recommend.

Unfortunately I had to put a pin in hiring The Tabo Law Firm for unrelated reasons, but I want to…read moreleave a review for the interactions I had with this firm. I would like to acknowledge the swift response I received from attorney Tabo when I sent a request for a consultation. It speaks volumes when the business owner invests their time and free will to interact with potential leads. My review is strictly for Mason; the intake specialist I had my consult with. He was incredibly empathetic and insightful. Spending time searching for a law firm to fit your needs means you're already in a stressful situation, and I sincerely appreciated how kind-hearted and compassionate Mason was. He displayed exemplary service! I felt heard, understood and confident knowing I found a firm with concrete moral & ethical values. Hoping I can circle back and leave a review for attorney Tabo in the future. Thank you gentlemen for holding the standard high on how people should be treated, regardless of whether they are a client or not.

I hired Matt 4 years ago. He burned through a $6,000 retainer and has made zero progress. My…read moredivorce has not been finalized despite an amicable separation with my ex. The law firm did not realize they never responded to my exes petition for divorce until 3.5 years later when I asked for an update. My retainer was drawn down, not by work being done on my case, but I was being charged for them to send me a bill that no work had been done. They wanted another $6,000 retainer. I asked for a reasonable amount to finish up what I had already paid him to do, and their response was they no longer could work with me. Worst service I have experienced in my life. I would pay this guy to pour me a coffee at a Diner.

Very quick response time. But sadly, has too big of a caseload…read more We need more qualified Licensed attorneys in Chico.

Matthew Ritchie was easy to work with. He was very knowledgeable and diligent. He responded in a…read moretimely matter.

Attorney Mitch Abdallah was very, very helpful--quickly available, polite, efficient, and…read morereasonably-priced. I recommend him highly. John Jervis, Vacaville

Compared with other lawyers I have talked with, Mitch Abdallah was quickly-available twice, very…read moreefficient, helpful, and pleasant. I recommend him highly. John Jervis, Psychotherapist 530-219-5117

5+ Stars Matthew was…read moresuper kind and knowledgeable. I was going through a divorce that I didn't see coming. Some of the ways the divorce occurred were both shocking and surprising. I had to move counties, but I still had to respond to court documents in another county. Matthew helped me file the forms and he was super reasonable. I did not experience greed or a lack of care. If anything, I experienced a lot of relief, compassion, and support. His entire office was kind and helpful. I would highly recommend Matthew. The world needs more caring and intelligent lawyers like him. Thank you M Singh and sister, PG.

Do NOT hire Mr. Rosenthal! He will not fight for you…read more I hired Mr. Rosenthal to help me with a child custody case. The first consultation we had, he seemed rushed but was very understanding. He validated a lot of my concerns and I thought he would be good representation for myself. I also had another consultation with a different lawyer at his firm that I really liked and when I called to say I wanted to hire her, he responded saying that he would take the case even though I was previously told he was unavailable on my court dates. I thought even better that the head of the firm can now represent me! I now wish I worked with the other attorney. We filed an ex parte after Mr. Rosenthal advised me to ask my ex husband a few questions and if we didn't get an appropriate response, then we had a case. But when he showed up to the courthouse on the day of the hearing, he had already decided we would loose. So why didn't he advise me, with his professional opinion, to not go through this terrible process? He showed up to the hearing late and in baggy pants, very unprofessional. He didn't help prepare me at all ahead of time. We went into a consultation room to discuss what the other parties response was and he dismissed anything I shared with him. I pointed out that a lot of it was false accusations and his response was "ya, there's a lot of lying in family law." We originally went to mediation to try to resolve but ultimately had to come back to the courtroom because we were at an impasse. When Matthew was presented the mediation report, he quickly looked at it and then threw it on the floor. The mediation report I thought was very well written and portrayed my side very accurately. I don't think the judge even looked at it and Mr. Rosenthal didn't bring it up. So it was all a waste of time. In front of the judge, Mr. Rosenthal didn't present my reasoning for the ex parte at all. I was looking out of my children's well being and he had a different agenda. The other side presented their false accusations, making me look really bad and embarrassing me in front of the judge. And Mr. Rosenthals response was that we would benefit from co parenting counseling. He didn't say a single rebuttal or try to redeem my reputation. It was no surprise we lost. I would've been better off with no representation. And without consulting me, he asked the judge to push out our next court date. Now this process is going to last a few more months when I just wanted to wrap it up and be done. His staff over text was very short with me. This was an unfamiliar process for me and I was asking for more guidance. They also told me contradictory statements. One said that I won't need to appear in court and the hearing would be over zoom. Then later that day, I get a text asking if I had any questions, I asked what the plan was for the hearing. And they said I need to be there in person. Very hard to plan accordingly for a full time working mom of 3. No mention of Mr. Rosenthal appearing and where I should meet him. This poor communication made me feel even more ill prepared and anxious about the hearing. I feel as if I was coerced into this court hearing so Mr. Rosenthal could collect court fees from me and he would do little to no work. Lawyers are hired to defend you, their job is to stand up for you despite their personal opinion, and they are suppose to advise you with their professional experience about the best course of action. Mr. Rosenthal doesn't do any of this. Child custody cases are already hard enough and it's horrible that you reach out to someone for help and support, but they ultimately make the situation worse. We all work hard for our money and want to spend it wisely. Mr. Rosenthal is clearly jaded, not compassionate and should choose a different career. He doesn't deserve to be taking anyone's money for lawyering.

I reached out to Roy when I ran into issues with a recent purchase. Roy listened to my story…read morepatiently, presented multiple options, and explained the underlying laws behind them. In the process I learned a lot myself. What I liked about Roy is that he is not just smart, experienced, and knowledgeable but also someone with a high EQ. He helped me navigate my situation and it resolved in my favor. If I have another issue down the line I know where to go for help!

Roy was a pleasure to consult with. We spoke and he gave us great information and fueled our…read morejourney of investigate the best way to construct a contractors agreement and also provided the practical facts how we got mitigate the risks. We will keep Roy in our book and consult with him for future questions. A great value for our consultation.