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    There is nothing more critical for personal and business success than effective communication!
    Annie T.

    Can I just say, "Wow!" My partner and I were struggling big-time with communication issues and I had never thought of a Communication Coach until... I found out that Alice Shikina offers this service for a very reasonable fee. Therapy? Uhhhh..... Communication Coaching? Bingo! Sooooo much more effective. The meeting was super easy to schedule via Zoom - even weekend and evening slots were available. Alice offered many guidelines and suggestions, sometimes giving real-life, personal examples which are always more powerful and relatable. Alice's style is upbeat, sunny and optimistic, yet realistic and practical. I highly recommend Alice's Communication Coaching for both personal and business purposes.

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    Didn't know what I was getting into but I'm very happy. Alice is a Miracle worker.... with a very fair price ....5's

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    Law Offices of Robert A Goodman

    Law Offices of Robert A Goodman

    4.8
    (70 reviews)

    I prefer to call him Robert because I respect him so much even though he prefers to go by Bob. A…read moretrue Oracle, gentleman and human being, who will push aside his personal life to make sure your urgent family situation (missing children!) is addressed -- even on Christmas Day. My wife physically assaulted me while on a court-ordered a EPO and then abducted my children the week before Christmas for a month. Bob spent four hours during Christmas Day with me laying out everything I would need to know and he was later proved to be 100% accurate on every single word that came out of his mouth. Bob is truly a nice guy. I don't think he'll ever retire because he loves what he does and he provides such a strong value to the local families who urgently need his expertise navigating the challenging family court situation often for the first time. I tried to find an attorney several days before Christmas and the entire industry was out of service until the second week of January. I believe my wife took my children that week specifically to make it very challenging for me, but Bob stepped up and saved the day in a huge way. I could ramble on for hours about how Bob and Carolyn are consummate professionals, and how they changed my perspective on family lawyers. Bob and Carolyn secured 50% parental access for me within three weeks. The opposing firm told my wife to run away with our kids after removing them from the home and was using every tactic in the book, but Bob played hardball in the most professional way during the most important time in my entire life. He stepped up like an athlete during the Olympics and I forever will love Bob.

    Bob Goodman and his associate Carolyn Pettifer worked hard to help secure my community property…read moreinterest in my ex-wife's pension. It took a while but thanks to Carolyn's persistence we were finally able to get the matter resolved. Without her efforts I would never have been joined to my ex-wife's pension because the divorce was 28 years ago and the original court's order was not carried out due to pre-digital record keeping snafus. I'm also very grateful to Bob for helping me navigate through a very challenging time in my marriage. He is extraordinarily responsive and knowledgeable and I recommend him and Carolyn to anyone contemplating a divorce or other family law matter.

    Law Office of Jeff D. Hoffman

    Law Office of Jeff D. Hoffman

    4.9
    (49 reviews)

    I had a great experience working with the Law Office of Jeff D. Hoffman. Jeff came highly…read morerecommended to me, and I quickly understood why. He was knowledgeable, straightforward, and made a stressful legal process feel much more manageable. His extensive expertise helped me avoid several potential mistakes and structure my case in the best way possible. He clearly explained what to expect, answered my questions, and guided me through every step. I truly appreciate his help and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an experienced and dependable attorney.

    I chose Hoffman Law after looking into six law firms because Jeff responded the fastest and we had…read morea great initial conversation. I'd never had a lawyer, and I wanted personal, attentive service from an experienced attorney, and that's what he gave me. Jeff was knowledgeable, calm, relaxed, always responded to my emails or calls within 24 hours, often within minutes, and he was always punctual and prepared for our meetings and discussions. His retainer/contract was clear, detailed, and thorough, unlike some others I was offered by other law firms, whose agreements seemed vague and incomplete. His fees were affordable, reasonable, and he worked efficiently. My experience with Jeff showed me how essential it is to have quality, professional counsel, because only a good attorney truly understands the law, and you need that knowledge and guidance. I strongly recommend Jeff Hoffman Law, so definitely contact him. He will respect you, advise you well, and get the job done with care and completeness.

    Levine Family Law Group

    Levine Family Law Group

    4.5
    (75 reviews)

    Absolutely amazing. I had stan who is sadly no longer there but this firmed helped me out so much…read moreduring the worst period of my life. It's expensive but worth every penny. I'm in the coast guard and I would recommend to any one of my fellow coasties.

    I thought very hard about writing this review, but I do feel other people ought to be warned. I am…read morea trans woman, and I wanted to hire a lawyer to do my name / gender change forms. I googled and found that Levine Family Law advertises this service. They charged, as I recollect, $3500. The forms went in fine, but then I waited for months for the court order to be entered. At first they said six weeks, but the timeline kept slipping. I started having calls with Levine asking what was happening--they said the SF court was backed up and that it would take time. But it became clear that they did not have a direct line to the courthouse and had a very difficult time getting hold of human beings over there: they were essentially blind. I asked for a call with my lawyer, Stan, but was informed he had left the practice (nobody had told me). I had a call with the office manager Katie, and she basically told me I'd just have to wait. It was very nice and all, but she said I just needed to wait. I live about 20 min drive from the courthouse, so after that call I got so frustrated I got in my car, and I went to the courthouse. There was no line at the records office. They pulled my application, and the clerk said he'd put it on the top of the stack on Monday. By Tuesday, my name/change order was granted, and I had my certified copies. What makes me angry is that I was repeatedly told that the courthouse was busy and, essentially, incompetent, but actually every interaction I've had with them, whether for this or for other records requests, has been prompt and efficient. There is almost never a line; they are very helpful in answering questions. It has become clear to me that Levine Family Law merely scapegoats the courthouse, and that the true issue is their inability to get anyone there on the phone. In the USA, we don't hire lawyers merely to fill out forms--we hire them to shepherd us through the legal process. Levine family law certainly would never be as cavalier about the fate of a child custody or divorce decree--it is only their trans clients that they leave to fend for themselves, twisting in the wind for months. It is unconscionable to charge people $3500 and then be unwilling to take twenty minutes to, say, show up at the courthouse and make sure the decree actually gets entered. If you're not willing to do what it takes to get the decree granted, please don't offer it as a service. As it is, I have no doubt that if I'd filled out the forms myself and gone to the courthouse on my own, I'd have gotten everything done much quicker and more cheaply. I want to reiterate that the forms they filed were apparently fine, but they had absolutely no orientation to actually following up with the court. No doubt they will respond to say that they did their job when they filed the forms. But I was advised by Stan specifically that he was going to be in my corner, following up on these forms. When a firm charges for this service, they are charging for peace of mind--the idea that they will handle everything. If all you want is someone to file forms, maybe this law office is fine, but if you want someone who will make sure the decree actually gets granted, you shouldn't go with them.

    Law Offices of Janice Cho

    Law Offices of Janice Cho

    4.1
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    I am happy to write this review for Janice Cho and her staff. I was recommended to Janice by a…read morecourt reporter friend who had seen Janice in action in court and was impressed with her skills. She felt she would be a strong advocate for me. And she was right. My relationship with Janice began in 2020 when I was seeking a divorce from my husband. We met via a two hour zoom meeting. For the duration of my relationship with Janice and her office, all interactions were done via Zoom, email or text. I never had to travel to her (which was nice because she is in another city). Janice and her office staff were always professional, kind, informative and prompt. I worked a lot with the paralegals in her office to help keep costs down, but Janice was always available if I needed her. They kept me updated regularly, answered all of my questions and concerns and generally put my mind at ease during this difficult time in my life. Except for providing them all of the information they needed (financials, properties, etc.) there was not a lot I had to do. Many months into our working relationship, a family emergency necessitated I put the divorce proceedings on hold for a long time. A year actually. Not only was this acceptable to Janice, but her support during this time meant the world to me and has not been forgotten. Janice's office bills monthly and her invoices are always transparent and easy to understand. On those months where there was not a a lot of work done, she would roll that bill into the following month which I appreciated. I was able to pay electronically which was super convenient. All of my documents were downloaded to Dropbox so that I could access them at any time. You may think all of this is standard. And it should be. But I can tell you, without going into detail, that my husband had the opposite experience with his attorneys. So I feel fortunate to have found Janice and have her represent me in this proceeding. Divorce is rarely a happy affair, but thanks to Janice and her staff, she made it as pain free as possible and for that I am very grateful.

    I am incredibly grateful to have had Janice Cho as my divorce lawyer. She is truly…read moreexceptional--empathetic, practical, and very responsive. Janice was always easy to reach and promptly addressed my concerns, which made an often overwhelming process much smoother. Her advice was both insightful and focused on achieving timely results, and she was very clear in her communication throughout our time working together. I appreciate how effectively she protected my interests in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Thanks to her dedication, my divorce was handled fairly and expedited swiftly. I wholeheartedly recommend Janice to anyone seeking representation in a divorce case.

    Ginsburg Rachel D Attorney

    Ginsburg Rachel D Attorney

    3.6
    (11 reviews)

    I've worked in my building for 10 years now. You get to know people throughout the years via…read moreelevator rides together or passes in the lobby. This is how I discovered Rachel Ginsburg. Another tenant had referred her to me and I happened to know exactly who she was, I just never knew her name. We have had many friendly exchanges in the building over the years. My husband and I visited Rachel to get our wills and power of attorneys done. We both found our experience with her to be friendly, helpful and educational. She prepared our documents quickly and well. She was happy to answer all of our many questions. Although we came to her for estate planning she also practices family law. The person that referred me to Rachel used her for a family law matter. She was very satisfied with Rachel's help. I would happily recommend Rachel, both for her office's great customer service and convenient location. There is a small private parking lot located below the building, plus plenty of surrounding parking lots. Best of all, it's located right above the 19th street BART station. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the receptionist even brought us some great coffee when we arrived for our appointments. I will definitely use Rachel's services again if I have the need.

    Bad customer service and poor attention to detail…read more That's how I summarize my experience with Rachel Ginsburg and her law offices. My partner and I approached Ginsburg based on a recommendation from a friend, because we wanted an attorney to draft for each of us a Last Will & Testament, and Powers of Attorney for health care and financial matters. Our initial meeting went well, and Ginsburg did take plenty of time with us to explain the documents and how they're used. The draft documents we received had many errors in them. My name was misspelled in many places, and my name was mixed up with my partner's name in another place. I even found an error when it came time to sign our final documents! It seems to me that it's not too much to ask that legal documents be proofread by a professional, especially when you're paying $1500 for such documents. The bad customer service experiences started when Ginsburg seemingly couldn't be bothered to return phone calls in a timely manner (nor could she have a staff member follow up with me, apparently). It took her five business days before she returned my call to schedule an appointment to sign our documents. I'd left her a message on Monday, and I still hadn't heard from her by Friday morning, so I called and left a voicemail message then. After no response to that message by 2:30 p.m., I called again and left yet another message. When she finally did reach me, she acted as if I hadn't left my office number, which I had. But she hadn't left me a message at home either! On the day of our document signing, she left me a voicemail message at work at 2:52 p.m. stating that her notary needed to leave at 4:30 p.m., even though our appointment was to begin at 4:30 and a notary was required for the document signing. Because my day was packed with meetings, I didn't get her message until 4:00 p.m.! So I had to rush to her office--after calling my partner, who was driving all the way from his job in Pleasanton for the appointment--in order to get there early, before the notary left. Ginsburg's attitude when I arrived wasn't apologetic in the least! She seemed completely unconcerned that her lack of consideration and planning had adversely affected my day. When I expressed to her how dissatisfied I was with these issues, she still seemed largely unconcerned. When I persisted, she gave me one of those non-apologies by saying, "I'm sorry you feel that way"! Something like that. Because I expressed such dissatisfaction, she did ask her notary to stay, and my partner made it in time to have his documents notarized too. But what that showed me was that the notary actually DID have flexibility in her schedule, despite the picture that had been depicted to the contrary. When the appointment was over, Ginsburg attempted to justify her poor customer service by saying that she runs a very busy law practice. You know, I can understand being busy; I'm very busy too. But it's the lack of respect and consideration on her part that was unacceptable.

    Shikina Mediation and Arbitration - mediators - Updated July 2026

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