This review is long overdue. I hired Garwood Reeves for a family court custody trial, and I cannot…read moresay enough about how exceptional Lia Lorrick is. She stepped in on short notice and understood my case in a way that three prior attorneys from other firms could not. Lia is professional, extremely thorough, and highly strategic. She went head-to-head with a very experienced opposing attorney and executed with confidence and precision. Years later, I would still return to Lia for any legal matter without hesitation. Thank you as well to Mindy, Rebecca, and Casey for always taking my calls and offering support during an incredibly stressful time. I highly recommend the Garwood Reeves team.

I initially spoke with Emma (who was great during call). I asked to contact me once the retainer…read morewas exhausted since I am a single mom and not sure if I would have money to continue being represented. She agreed and said, they would contact me and would add a note on the file. That was the only reason why I went with the firm. I felt there was a mutual understanding so i decided to hire Garwood Reeves to represent me. When the retainer was exhausted, no one contacted me, they just sent a bill saying I owed them $$ XX since the retainer was exhausted. Invoices included inaccuracies. - they billed me for "calls" that did not occur. I keep screenshots of all of the calls to record the date and time. - 3 minute calls turned into .5 or more of billable work - 5 minute calls turned into 1 hour billable work. and that rate is at least $450 per hour After months of not talking, they sent me 2 additional invoices for services which I was not aware they were performing. I explained we hadn't talked for months and they had told me months ago we were done. And to top it off, a year later, I self-represented. They got wind I re-opened the case. they sent me a bill for over $2,000 for services I never approved. I was not even aware they were providing services for me. They never called me to discuss the matter. I am baffled. Luckily, I had an email from one year ago asking them to stop billing me (after the 2 invoice) and stop providing services. I am hoping they remove the bill from 2025 because I had specifically stated to stop providing services in 2024. This feels unethical. In hindsight, I feel misled by Emma Slattery so that I can be represented by Garwood. I feel taken advantage of. Also by looking at the several reviews, I am starting to see a pattern i believe that this is typical practice to rack up the billing. Either she is doing this because she's gaining commissions or she is practicing based on the company leadership. But regardless, it is not good. Several phone conversations that I had with her are null and void. She does not recall that I verbally told her several times to stop providing services in 2024. And then in 2025 I told her at least two times that I was self representing. Never did she mention that her company was working on my case . To it resulting in me getting invoiced for over $2000 for services that I was never aware of. My understanding is that we were done with them representing me in 2024.

This firm gave me my life back. I am eternally grateful that I found this firm. The minute I met…read moreTim Miranda I knew I wanted him fighting for me in court. He knows the law like no other. His game plan and stratagies are genius. Amanda Khiterman did amazing putting my declarations and exhibits together. Very organized, knowledgeable and focused. I recieved emails and phone calls on holidays and late at night. They work around the clock for you. When my stress was high, they were strong and ready to fight for me. They not only fought for me, they got my freedom back! Forever Thankful

I have been in and out of court for several years over child custody/ visitation issues, and I have…read morenever met an attorney who was more dedicated and professional as Tim Miranda and his staff. I really liked how blunt and honest Tim was. He did not tell me what I wanted to hear, but strategically planned our arguments. The best part about it was he never over-exaggerated or glamorized my arguments. He argued off the truth and the facts, and we won! That really met alot to me. Sara Yunus was one of his associates that attended the court hearing, and she did a phenomenal job. Court always makes me very nervous, and she kept it real and made me feel comfortable. I felt like I was in court with a friend, not an attorney. Tim and his staff really care and put effort into their cases, and truly care about their clients. There were many times when Tim would email me on weekends and evenings because he was working on my case. Last but not least, Tim and his staff are worth every penny. I have had an attorney in the past, and I have also represented myself, and neither had gotten me anywhere. You really get what you pay for, and having my child is priceless. Tim is very intelligent; a true combination of street/ book smarts. Family law can be very emotional, and he really keeps his clients grounded. I would recommend him and his staff to anyone! Not only will he win your case, but most importantly, he will keep you stress-free!

I had an excellent experience working with Tanya Robinson during my divorce. She is incredibly…read moreknowledgeable, professional, and was a steady guide throughout the entire process. From the beginning, she took the time to explain my options clearly and helped me make informed decisions every step of the way. What stood out most was how supported I felt--she was responsive, strategic, and always kept my best interests in mind. Thanks to her expertise and advocacy, I was able to achieve almost everything I had hoped for in the outcome. I highly recommend Tanya to anyone going through a divorce and looking for a skilled and reliable attorney.

I was looking for a great law firm last minute to help me with my divorce process. I was…read morerecommended Ertz Law. I do not regret working with them. They are exceptional. Both Abby ( who represented me ) and Tanya were super helpful from start to end. Any time I had a question or concern, they were right there. Abby is sweet, straightforward and attentive. They made my process easy and stress free. If you're looking for trustworthy, reliable, and a firm that values yours thoughts, opinions etc.. Ertz Law is hands down the best. I would recommend them in a heart beat. Thank you Ertz Law Group for your exceptional service and support.

When we first started looking for a family law attorney, I spent hours reading reviews, searching…read morefor someone who understood the complexity of blended families and high-conflict custody situations. I remember reading other people's stories and thinking, "That's us." Those reviews gave me hope, so I wanted to leave one for the next family who's in that same place. Working with Jessica and her team has been one of the best decisions we've made. When we made the difficult decision to go to court, our priority was protecting our child. We navigated incredibly emotional situations and made decisions that will shape our family's future for years to come. Throughout our case, Jessica was thoughtful, strategic, honest, and exceptionally well prepared. She never overpromised, but she always helped us understand our options and fight for what mattered most. I also want to give an honorable mention to Mareva. Great legal strategy matters, but so do the people who keep everything moving behind the scenes. Mareva was consistently on top of appointments, deadlines, scheduling, and making sure we were prepared every step of the way. She was always available to answer questions, even on short notice. We didn't just hire Jessica--we gained an entire team that genuinely cared about our family. Throughout the years we've worked with them, we've always felt seen, understood, and supported. What impressed me most was that we never felt like just another case. Jessica and her team took the time to understand our family's unique circumstances, remained calm and professional even when emotions were running high, and provided steady guidance through every stage of the process. If you're a single parent, part of a blended family, or facing a difficult custody matter, I know how overwhelming it feels to choose an attorney. It can feel like you're placing your family's future in someone else's hands. For us, Jessica earned that trust over and over again. Excellent legal representation isn't inexpensive, but neither are the consequences of poor representation. Looking back, every dollar we invested was worth the peace of mind, the preparation, and the advocacy we received. My partner and I still look at each other and say, "We would hire her every single time. Worth every penny." To Jessica, Mareva, and the entire team: thank you for walking alongside our family through one of the hardest seasons of our lives. We are deeply grateful for your professionalism, your compassion, and your unwavering commitment to protecting what mattered most to us. I hope this review gives another family the same hope that those reviews gave me when we were searching. If you're wondering whether Jessica is the right attorney to trust with your family, from our experience, the answer is an unequivocal yes.

Folks no one gets married to get a divorce. I had my free consultation from Jane. I will tell you…read moremy stress level went down. I knew this is the law-firm I want to represent me. Her office staff is very attentive. I'm looking forward to her representing in the week to come.

I highly recommend Kelli Satterly, whose knowledge of the law is exceptional and who demonstrated…read morekindness, compassion, and understanding throughout my complicated case. * She deftly argued my case; the respondent's lawyer quipped she had run rings around his defense. * She unpacked and clarified the divorce decree my ex and I authored, which turned out to be a huge mistake on our part. * Kelli assisted, encouraged, and supported my teen's identity. The judge awarded me sole custody of all gender-related care for my teen when my ex rejected allowing our child to change their name and gender marker and receive gender-affirming care. * Kelli went above and beyond to ensure a fair and equitable division of assets, reasonable child support (for me), and spousal support (for my ex). In addition to the above, Kelli was emotionally supportive, cheering our successes and consoling our losses. She celebrated with us when my teen's revised birth certificate, social security card, and driver's license arrived.

I am so sad and disappointed I spent thousands of dollars this. All that money and almost a year…read morelater I'm not divorced. They kept charging my credit card and nothing happened.

horrible. horrible. horrible. These women do not care about…read moreyou as another Woman. Working with this law team was equally as bad as dealing with my Ex. they take your money, Elyse will never speak up or talk back to your emails. My family spent over $30,000 in three months, and I got nowhere. The only advancement I had with the judge was once I fired Butler law and went in on my own. I feel Robbed by this "business". Think, "scummy, crime, steal your money lawyers" This is Them! I unfortunately found them. The documents and emails from Sara Doroaorth could have easily been quick written by Chat GPTin seconds, which were substituted for simple call-backs, just to charge more and more money. Fine....if you're winning. But I got my ass handed to me over and over in court with a "lawyer helping women" PUH-lease. My experience was anything but that in the end. The quality was just bad from this law firm. Absolutely no wins in seemingly an easy case, and lost custody of my daughter for 2 years after spending thousands of dollars to have them help me. Judge Leah Hausch did not like this law team, it was obvious. This law firm will hurt you more, in a sensitive situation, and they won't respond. And their responses and "defense" are just Bad. Judge clearly hated them, and gave my lawyer really no time at all. This is one of those instances where if I could give a Zero or negative stars, I would. And to be honest, the person that really upset me the most is Elise Butler, because when I reached out to her about my case, and my lawyer, as the owner of the law firm, I never got a response from her. I honestly don't even know if she exists. She never spoke back, never wrote me back. I think they were embarrassed by how bad they got their ass handed to them in court with my case, that should've been so easy.

Well well They are great in preparing "the billing " very…read morenicely for what they assume is legal representation limited or not . Just be careful please and don't fool yourself I will go with free legal aid at the court even if I wait the whole day for a document at least thier work is done properly

Primus Law was so easy to work with through every step! I had to make some changes to my name and…read moreit all worked out so well. I couldn't be happier! Thank you, Primus Law!

After speaking to 3 different Law groups I decided to use Primus Family Law group. Within 2 hours…read moreof speaking with them I received an email outlining the process of changing my name. What I could expect. The process. what they needed from me and most important how long it would take from start to finish. They handled literally everything. I didnt have to leave my couch ..so to speak. Highly recommended for the name change process.

Every saturday morning they have someone trim their grass and it's extremely loud. No one needs…read morethat at 7 am on a saturday. And it is most certainly not needed every Saturday. For those of us that work late hours, it is torture. Have not been able to sleep in on a saturday since I moved here.

If you are looking for a family law attorney, look no further than Lesa Christenson and the team at…read moreABC Family Law. I worked with her for about a year and a half in a very contentious custody battle. She is not only compassionate and deeply invested, but she also has the experience and sharp legal mind to get you good results. I would be happy to have her in my corner against any San Diego attorney in trial. She is well spoken, knowledgeable and a force to be reckoned with in court. I found her at all times to put the needs of my child, and myself above her own interests - she tried to save me money wherever possible, and delegated lighter tasks to her associates to keep the fees lower. She does not blow smoke - she is a realist and will tell you her honest assessment- good, bad or ugly. I always felt well informed of my options and in control of the process. I quickly found out that there are a couple different ways that attorneys operate in family law. Some use "shady" tricks or try to skirt the law. This is not the way Lesa and her team operate. You can be assured that they will represent you with integrity and do things the right way. I do believe that the sharp difference in approach by my attorney and that of opposing counsel was a helpful factor throughout the proceedings. It's so hard to really know what you are getting with an attorney before you are really in the thick of it, so I am so grateful to have been referred to Lesa. Multiple times during the process other third parties involved in the court system went out of their way to let me know that I had excellent representation when I told them who my lawyer was. It seems as though they have deservedly developed quite a strong reputation. Hiring a family law attorney is a massive investment - in the future of your family, and in many cases, financially as well. You owe it to yourself and your family to hire the best, and I believe that when it comes to family law in the San Diego area, there is none better than Lesa Christenson and ABC Family Law.