Matt is simply awesome!! We researched a few firms, talked to a few lawyers, before we decided to…read morego with Matt (referred by my credit union personal banker). We did have a trust many years ago with another firm but that lawyer retired and his firm wanted to charge a lot more for lifetime trusts, had a poor response time with interaction only with front-office staff and so that law firm lost a repeat client business! Matt is very methodical, the entire process is very well organized, he goes through patiently all the nuances in the intro call and to his credit he is also very clear on what he can commit to or not (e.g. a 24 hour response time window or completely remote zoom based exchange than in person mtgs/office). This ensures client satisfaction since clients are clear on what to expect upfront. Matt also helped us navigate creating the concept of lifetime trusts and its benefit, several other lawyers just wanted to create a simple trust or charge more for lifetime trust. Matt has a very reasonable flat-fee (his fees are not the highest and not the lowest) which I really liked and its not based on whether we decided to go with lifetime trusts or any other complex factors. We got our trust done within a reasonable time and if you are well organized Matt's process is fairly efficient. I am really happy we went with Matt and I highly recommend him!

We just finished setting up our Trust. I can honestly say I…read morewas not disappointed in the slightest. Living far from his office, we were initially concerned about distance, but it never became an inconvenience. Every step of our trust setup was handled smoothly and efficiently through virtual meetings and clear communication. What truly impressed us was that when we emailed, the attorney himself--not a paralegal or assistant--responded promptly and thoughtfully. Thanks to his flat-fee, full-service approach and exceptional responsiveness, we were able to establish our trust with complete confidence and peace of mind. No matter where you live in California, the quality of service you receive from this attorney will be outstanding. I give my highest recommendation.

Update: I have received a very courteous call from Lauren Rios after posting my review; she…read moreexplained their intake process and I suggested it would have been nice to hear something along the lines of "if your case can wait till the month of _________, we'd be happy to consider it at the time." Bumping my review by one star. After reading glorious reviews, Lauren Rios was my number one choice and the first attorney I contacted. The receptionist took down my personal details only to inform me right away that they are not accepting new clients at this time. I wasn't asked for any details of my situation to determine whether the firm has the expertise or the bandwidth to take on my case, now or in the future. This left me wondering whether my Jewish-sounding last name made them turn me away without any further consideration. After all, it would be enough to ask for a first name only in order to carry on a conversation.

Lauren is great to work with - friendly, professional, knowledgeable, organized and communicative…read more She did an excellent job shepherding us through the very detailed process of estate planning. We highly recommend her.

Very fair, honest , efficient and reduced my costs…read more Hired them for a legal problem. Great service. Very responsive and professional over emails. I recommend their services over others honestly. Bay Area has very few such businesses with good rep.

Total lack of customer service. Posted an inquiry on their Yelp channel on Wed…read more Today is Saturday zero response

This is a long overdue review. If you have a tricky real state situation, I would strongly suggest…read moreTed Hanning. He was able to solve our situation within a day, which another lawyer said cannot be resolved. Most importantly he gave me advice on what to do based his view on what is important in life, as oppose to ask me to decide. I would not worry about the cost.

They did a consultation which was very helpful and followed up with me later. I ended up using…read moremediation, but I would go back to them if I needed a lawyer in the future. They are honest.

Time is money, and hiring Mario was worth every penny. I sent a request through Yelp for help and…read morehe responded timely. We had a corporate litigation deadline, and Mario was able to resolve it within four days. Amazing ... Mario walked us through the strategies and helped guide us to the best result- even working on Sunday. Very thorough and efficient. I highly recommend Fausto Law.

Working with Mario has been amazing. I was nervous in the beginning because I had never worked with…read morea business attorney before, but this experience was flawless and so easy! Mario is truly very kind, sincere and goes out of his way to make sure everything gets done correctly. He also offered to explain everything I needed to know rather than quick short answers and rushing through the process. He took his time to make sure I was comfortable with my understanding of the subject matter. He got everything done in a very timely manner and not once did I have to remind him of anything. I highly recommend Fausto Law for your business needs! You won't be disappointed!

How interesting: I'm one of the only real reviews on here, and I'm one of the only negative ones…read more Huh, I wonder how you get so many fake (good) reviews..... My honest review: I hired the Law Offices of Christiana Samuels to aid in my divorce. I am not an attorney, nor am I a divorce attorney. However, I believe that I have been mistreated as a client, and I am pursuing recourse through the California State Bar. I spent thousands of dollars, and months of my divorce, trying to work with this firm, and, during that time, I actually moved backwards in my divorce. In fact, my attorney never provided one solution or answer to what my ex was doing/arguing. I've now lost privileges to my child, and I'm facing a much more dire financial situation due to the mistreatment I received here. I never imagined I would hire an attorney who would make things worse--and then ask for more money. So, after over 6 months, thousands of dollars, and feeling like I am now in a WORSE place, I cannot recommend that anyone employ this firm. Our legal troubles are too important to be dismissed like this, which is the treatment I got the most from this firm. They won't want anything to with you... until you need to pay more money, of course. In fact, right in the middle of a very intense battle with my ex, my attorney abruptly STOPPED answering my calls and emails because "the retainer was too low." Can you believe that? You will be abandoned by this firm if you are a little low on the retainer. It doesn't matter if you need your attorney in that moment--money comes first for the Law Offices or Christiana Samuels. Please, learn from my mistake and take your challenging, confusing, and painful legal matters somewhere else. Because, at that made-up firm, you might actually find a lawyer who cares about you. You won't find that here.

I needed some legal advice and a friend recommended Christiana Samuels. I was able to have a 30…read moreminute conversation to gather enough information and make a decision. She was personable and helpful. With Yelp, I was able to save $25. I would highly recommend her as an attorney specializing in family law.

I have known Mr. Bentley for many years. If I got into trouble he would be my go to. He is an…read moreexcellent attorney.

One of the most aggressive and effective criminal defense attorneys in the Bay Area. Hands down.read more

I had an initial consultation with this attorney and found the conversation unusual and not aligned…read morewith my expectations for a legal intake discussion. A significant portion of the call focused on unrelated personal questions, including my home address, educational background and where I attended school during the first five minutes of our call, rather than the legal matter itself. I am glad both of us decided to end the conversation and pursue counsel elsewhere.

Joseph R. Zoucha is truly a lifesaver. Getting into a divorce is so difficult, and going up against…read moresomeone who doesn't follow the law and is high-conflict is incredibly stressful. Joe knew exactly what to do every step of the way. He helped me fight someone who owned a business and refused to disclose it. In the end, we won the case, and the other party was ordered to pay my attorney's fees. Joe also helped me prepare for a deposition, which I was so nervous about. He made sure I felt confident and ready, and that support made a huge difference. What stood out the most is that Joe truly cares more about his clients than the money, he always had my best interest at heart. He is smart, experienced, and knows the law inside and out. Thank you, Joe, I will recommend you to everybody.