I am beyond pleased with my experience as Atty. Eric Schneider was my representative for my case…read moretoday for the extention of the DVRO. I highly recommend Eric Schneider, he is smart, knowledgable, thorough and attentive throughout the process. Having a lawyer who pays close attention to detail can make a significant difference. That's really important, especially when safety is a concern. Eric made sure everything where the law is concerned is followed and carried out. He continues to be a great resource when I have questions and responds quickly. I would highly recommend Eric Scnheider. I am beyond pleased with my experience. Thank you Eric Schneider for your assistance.

I have an ongoing case, and my attorney Eric S. Schneider and his team has been there for me every…read morestep of the way. I first met with Eric through a free consultation, and felt that he was very thorough, knowledgeable, and no BS. I still wanted to have more options and called different law offices. I was very hesitant as I have never worked with an attorney before and heard many horror stories of law offices being in it for the money. I did not get that feeling with Eric. What I felt was that every penny spend was worth it. Eric and his team helped me get through one of the most difficult parts of my life. Everything from the communications to the billing has been nothing but thorough and professional. My only concern is that, should I ever need to work with another attorney on a completely unrelated matter, my expectations may now be impossibly high.

I found Monica on yelp so it is only fitting I give my review on here as well. She is the best…read moredecision to go with! Monica is worth E.V.E.R.Y. penny! She suggests ways to be cost effective as well. She is always in contact. She listens to your opinions and definitely asks for your needs/suggestions. She asks questions and she gathers the facts and truths and of course that overcomes the lies from the other party's side. She has her ducks in a row and definitely ready at court. You would want Monica on your team.

I hope she does for agreement divorce case. She does only prenups. However, she advised me all what…read moreI needed, she even responded on weekend. I like her so much. She is a professional but also she has a good heart. Thx for your time.

Mackenzie Colt is a BADASS! she's brilliantly fierce and on…read morepoint. Beyond empathetic, as well, which is extremely helpful in sensitive family court matters. She swooped in and helped me in the most messy of messes. I am eternally grateful for the care and attention she gave to my case. I felt so heard and understood.

Mackenzie is as sharp as a razor blade, misses nothing. She…read moreis honest and understanding, an odd combination in an attorney

I spoke to Daniel McCandless this morning - he was not very pleasant. I found his name through a…read morecase he had worked on previously and I asked him about that case. He provided very brusque, one word answers and he said the case was long - "it took 6-7 months" and that he "doesn't remember the outcome of the case". I was inquiring about the case because my aunt is unfortunately experiencing something similar. I told my aunt about my conversation with him, and she said she had reached out to him previously as well and that he was very rude to her. I'd steer clear of this guy. In addition to the fact that he is just a mean individual, he is also seemingly incompetent if he doesn't remember (or even try to look into) how one of his own cases ended.

I found him to be great at his job,he stays focused and very pleasant to talk with. Very friendlyread more

I wanted to get a pre-marital agreement done years before I even got engaged. But in pure…read moreGrace-style, I procrastinated because I am the worst kind of introvert (contact strangers for services? Uh... maybe tomorrow). In any case, I waited way too long to look for one (Don't wait until you have less than a month to go before you plan to get married -- ignore Google on that one that says you can start 3 to 1 months. My advice -- start at 3 months; otherwise you might not find someone to do one given that time frame). I did a search around for reviews both here and on Google and general family lawyer sites. The reviews on Yelp were the most helpful since it brought me to Steven as a few people specifically mentioned how Steven was really thoughtful throughout the entire process, and it seemed like he still worked on prenuptials (sometimes it is hard to tell in some of these reviews on Yelp where they are several years old and some firms listed here no longer work on premarital agreements). I was incredibly lucky to contact him right before he definitely would have said we did not have time. He let me know that we would be working with an very tight timeline, but it would be completely possible as long as my partner knew what we both wanted. My partner had contacted a few people that said "no way, not with that timeline", and I know if Steven had other cases or had to give services to other people he might not have said yes. I got a list of possible lawyers from Steven to hand to my partner, and one of them was nice enough to agree to an advisory role. I had to pay an additional amount due to the rushed nature which was completely fair (and expected). Process: We gathered all the information we needed in the next couple of days, banged out a loose document of what our agreement was, sent it over to Steven to create the first draft of the premarital agreement based on that information and we were able to finalize it from both parties in just over three days. Please note that neither of us had complicated histories so it was easier for us to come to an agreement than it might be for others who have more financial details. Communication: He was incredibly clear in all of his communication with me, on what he needed me to do, what we were waiting on, and the current status. He talks fast but was able to convey all the information I needed to know in a concise manner. It was incredibly helpful. Now if all my coworkers could do the same... In all seriousness, if you need to get a premarital agreement drawn up, I highly recommend Steven. From the short impression I gathered from the small handful lawyers my partner contacted, Steven is an absolute standout. So thank you! In addition, I really appreciated his assistant who was also very clear with her communication and kind when initially finding a time to have him call me upon first exchange. Thank you again Steven!

My daughter had her prenuptial written up and they did a fantastic job. There was a short time…read moreframe to have it done and he was able to get it done within that time and was very helpful with what should be added.

Scott Levin guided my spouse and I through a genuinely difficult and drawn-out divorce mediation…read more There were many moments where resolution didn't seem to be viable, yet Scott stayed patient and steady through every delay and setback. His experience and knowledge of family law is invaluable. He truly is a peacekeeper! One of the things that stood out most was his ability to read the room and adjust his approach as needed. Early on, he kept things low-key and gave both sides space to stay comfortable continuing in the process. His creativity when working on dividing assets and liabilities made an incredibly stressful situation less so. As we got closer to the finish line, he was very proactive in helping us reach an agreement. That kind of judgment, knowing when to hang back and when to step in, is a valuable skill in mediation. If you're dealing with a complicated or emotionally charged divorce, I can't recommend Scott highly enough. He got us to a fair resolution when it genuinely felt uncertain at times, and he did it with professionalism and skill throughout.

Ugh a divorce! But, Scott made it way less ugly and…read moreactually listened to me. He made this God awful situation less stressful without triggering anything! His calm demeanor and presence made me feel safe. I listened to what he had to say to me and I believed and trusted him. He held my future finances in his hands. I'm very grateful for Scott and what I settled on. He returned every text/email! I sincerely Thank you Scott for being The PeaceKeeper that you are! May you and your family prosper and thrive all the days of your lives!

When you hire the guy who is in the mediation video! Yup that is him. When you head into mediation…read moreBrian provides you with information you need right before you go into mediation. I have gone to Brian a couple of times, unfortunately but fortunately I got him. I was offered a chance to go with others for mediation prep, I always use Victor. Victor has knowledge and really understands who you are dealing with. He is an attorney who worked for FCS so this is the best you can find. I am extremely lucky to have him, compassionate, understanding but keeps you focused on what's important. Thank you!

I had a consultation with Brian and it was invaluable. He is thorough and thought provoking. Brian…read moreknows his business and he makes you feel like an expert after you talk to him. Highly recommend Brian for any legal needs you may have!!!!!

Unfortunately, my opinion of this law firm has changed, and I can no longer recommend their…read moreservices. Michaela and her team were attentive and proactive at the beginning of my case, but after I paid the second retainer, I noticed a clear decline in communication and effort. Michaela frequently solicits business from vulnerable women in a social media group that I am in, and I regret that I fell victim to this practice. Over time, it became evident that my case was being neglected, which ultimately led me to hire a new attorney to correct and complete the work that should have been handled by her team. After receiving my second retainer, they provided little to no attention to my case, were delayed in filing key paperwork, and my new lawyer even noted concern, stating she could see why I chose to terminate Michaela's services. Despite their lack of follow-through, the firm only refunded about 10% of my payment.

Nobody ever wants to find themselves looking for a family law attorney. However, if you're in the…read moreposition where you need one, I could not recommend Michaela enough. This woman knows the law forwards and backwards. Michaela could name case laws off the top of her head. She could name family law codes on the spot without hesitation. She would do this actively, in court, and off the cuff. The confidence and powerful presence she had was palpable. She knew EVERYONE down to the bailiffs. I was in awe every single time we left the courthouse. I was fortunate enough to have Michaela help me navigate through one of the darkest seasons of my life. She was determined to keep myself and my children safe. That was her top priority. She refused to let me accept flimsy offers which would not protect my children and me long term. Michaela doesn't only think about what's best now, she thinks about the best course of action to maintain continuity 10 years from now. Michaela ensures, as best as humanly possible, I will not need to be a repeat client. Simply speaking, to Michaela, that means she did her job properly and up to her own ridiculously high standards. She would not waver until she secured a stable future for us. You won't find that kind of integrity in most law offices. She is extremely direct, and she will be the first to admit her delivery can be intense. But you have to remember, with 36 years experience under her belt, she's a no nonsense, cut to the chase, and not entertaining what she knows is futile just for billable hours, type-of-attorney. In the end, I won HUGE on EVERY issue brought before the court. Michaela kept my expectations grounded. She under promised and then immediately proceeded to over deliver. The court order was beyond my wildest dreams and far surpasses what is the "norm" for SD County. This was after it being my ex whom filed first, which can often give the petitioner (my ex) an edge. Michaela said, "hold my legal pad" and came in like a wrecking ball. Over the 18 months we were in court, my ex was also ordered to pay about 95% of my attorneys fees. She is the ambassador of FAFO. Michaela dog walked my ex's attorney (from a well known firm) so bad that he ended up hiring a new firm towards the end. Once the new firm was involved, Michaela was able to mediate a very favorable settlement for me. I truly hope you never need Michaela. But if you do, she should be the only person you consider. She will always put you and your children's safety first above everything. That kind of peace is priceless, especially when she gets your ex to fund it.

Very professional service and fair, competitive pricing. Thank you so much for the excellent work!…read more -- Dr. E.Baranov

Mark is knowledgeable and very helpful. He took the time to explain things in a clear and concise…read moremanner. I highly recommend his legal services.

I am so happy to leave a review for Amelia and her team. She took on a very complicated case when…read moreshe she said yes to mine. Adult Child Support is not an easy, straightforward type of case and she and her team were wonderful. I felt very heard and understood by Ameila after interviewing several attorneys. She brought in strategic ideas and they were executed well. Amelia argued my case masterfully and things could not have gone better. It was hard and uncomfortable representing myself and I was so glad I finally made the investment in her services. I personally worked with her paralegal Baylee and she was reliable and quick with all my correspondence. She kept me organized and explained every little thing I felt was above my paygrade(and there was a lot!) I cannot recommend them enough and I hope you feel that when you interview her.

I cannot recommend Mattis Law highly enough. Hiring this firm has been one of the best decisions of…read moremy life. I was referred to Amelia by a close friend who went through an extremely difficult breakup involving a restraining order, divorce and custody battle. She ultimately achieved everything she was seeking -- including international move-away orders -- and spoke so highly of Amelia's courtroom presence, intelligence, knowledge and ability to stand up to aggressive opposing counsel. I had the opportunity to witness this firsthand during my own restraining order proceedings against my husband. Amelia's preparation, deep knowledge of the law and thoughtful strategy made an enormous impact in my case. The judge ultimately denied every request made by my husband and granted the protections I was seeking, providing safety and stability for my four-year-old son and me. In addition to being outstanding advocates, they have been very mindful about costs, which I deeply appreciate. They consistently offered thoughtful ways to keep my legal expenses down without compromising the quality of representation. Amelia and Baylee were professional, compassionate and fiercely competent during one of the most stressful times of my life. I am incredibly grateful for their advocacy and would strongly recommend Mattis Law to anyone who needs skilled and trustworthy family law representation.