I almost didn't reach out because I was scared of all that would be involved in the lawsuit. But we were so frustrated with the wrongful eviction our landlord did (claiming he was moving back in so he could kick us out) that we decided to pursue legal action. I'm so glad we did. Allyson and the team were so great to work with. And we won more money than expected! I've already referred a few folks to Tobener Ravenscroft who are having landlord issues. read more

I've dealt with this law firm twice in three years. The same intake specialist questioned me both times over the phone, sometimes asking me in the interview what I thought were irrelevant questions while also conveying the impression of an authoritarian who would reject me instantly if I did not answer her questions with the requisite politeness and subservience she demanded since she balked palpably when I questioned her about the appropriateness of some of her questions. Based on her responses to my questions and the clinical way in which she asked her questions, I felt this intake specialist was going to reject my plea for help -- before the law firm had made any final determination. And on both occasions, it turned out that my intuition proved correct. On my second call to this law firm last month, the intake specialist asked in a decisively clinical and less-than-friendly manner, "What makes you call us back a second time after you had already been rejected by our firm the first time? Has anything significantly changed?" This same intake specialist, on both occasions, when it was decided the law firm would not take up my case and would not provide me with legal assistance, emailed me my rejection but gave me no reason whatsoever why my petition or inquiry was rejected. None, on either occasion. On both of my inquiries seeking legal help, I was seeking legal defense as a tenant from chronic noise nuisance by an upstairs neighbor my landlord enabled as a noise-maker and refused to warn. On both occasions, the one question the intake specialist asked me and that I had deemed totally irrelevant was: do I want to move out of my apartment? What had my desire (or no) to continue to live in my apartment have to do with seeking justice for my right to quiet enjoyment or the harassment and nuisance as a tenant I was receiving from my landlord? Without, as I've already stated, the law firm once ever stating its real reason for its decline to help me, it later became clear to me that this law firm, which pretends to represent tenants, only wants to help tenants who are willing to move out of their apartment since the firm is able to make a decent profit thereby and only with this particular strategy in mind. It judges that it cannot make money simply by doing the right thing, defending a tenant's legal right to quiet enjoyment of one's rented abode. This firm isn't interested in justice or rights for the tenant. It is interested only in its means of making a profit. read more

Our family and I are so Blessed to have received the services of Tobener Ravenscroft Tenant Lawyers. After 19 years as tenants renting a rather ok apartment, we got an illegal eviction. I felt scared, anxious and very stressed not knowing where my family and I would be able to rent a new place. I was hesitant at first to pursue legal action because it would add to my already high levels of stress, and making this decision was hard but choosing Tobener Ravenscroft was the best thing ever! I want to thank Ms. Julia Wobbe, our assigned attorney, she is very professional, supportive, and understanding. Ms. Wobbe's patience is incredible, her law practice is what makes Tobener Ravenscroft firm the one to select if you have been wrongly evicted! My family and I won a great settlement due to the hard work that Tobener Ravenscroft team has done; Thank you for all the great work you do! read more

"I had an excellent experience working with TOBENER RAVENSCROFT on my case. Their team is professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. A special thanks to Georgia Staples for her guidance and hard work throughout the process. I also want to specifically recognize Sarah McCraken, whose expertise and attention to detail were instrumental in achieving a positive outcome. I felt confident and well-represented every step of the way. I highly recommend this law firm to anyone seeking top-notch legal assistance." legal assistance." read more

This team is so awesome! If your looking for legal representation in their area then it stops here! And then the Hard dedicated work begins! Their knowledge and professionalism is uncut, Thank You for all of your continued support throughout this tough time, and thank you for the positive ending! Yolanda Fox read more

After the pandemic. I received three eviction notices from the former landlord after being a perfect tenant for over 10 years. I was disparate and hopeless not knowing what to do. I was still in college finishing up my last semester. I had nowhere to go and could not find another unit available in the area. It was winter, it was cold and it was the holidays. I started calling around to find an attorney in town. I would ask if they were experts in tenant law and many attorneys were not. My good friend was an attorney, but he is not an expert in tenant's law. I found a local attorney to go to court and fight the unlawful detainer case against me. I continued to research online for tenant's attorneys. I found their website by accident. I reach out to Tobener Ravenscroft and paid for a 30 min phone consultation. I was very happy that now I had some guidance to fight the unlawful detainer case. My evictions case was ongoing thru July 2, 2022 to July 31, 2023, 12 months of trauma and harassment none stop. The landlord represented to the court her direct family was moving in. I had no choice but to move out. Six weeks after I moved out, a "For Rent" sign went up and a new tenant soon moved in for a higher rental amount than I was paying. So, I again contacted Tobener Ravenscroft for the second time asking if they would represent me and file a lawsuit against the former landlord for wrongful eviction and harassment! Five weeks ago, we reach a settlement. I'm very happy for their amazing guidance and professional representation. I would like to say thank you to Joe and Emily for the amazing teamwork! I would highly recommend them to any tenant who needs help. If anyone has a similar situation like mine, wrongful eviction or harassment you should contact this firm. Thank you once again to Joe and Emily! Keep up the amazing work! read more

Tobener and Ravenscroft are a professional law firm committed to excellence. They truly helped my family against an unfair and unjust landlord who would not repair the property. And I am glad to say that they helped us to win a justified case. I have nothing but respect, gratitude and thanks. To Tobener and Ravenscroft. Thank you Mrs Jackie and Mrs Julie your work is outstanding and as well as Mr Ricardo and Ms Elizabeth you are all amazing and outstanding thank you for your legal counsel and support and of course for winning my case . Thank you. read more

I would like to say a huge thank you to the whole team! Every person i spoke with were extremely knowledgeable and gave me really good advice for my situation. I highly recommend them to anyone if they're questioning their rental situation and don't know what they can or can't do. I feel so well informed now and am happy to know my rights. If i have any future needs these guys will be the only firm i would call without question. Thank you! read more

I called and did an "intake" just asking me questions about management and situations (it was morning) Then said I will get a call in the evening to let me know if I have a case or not. Me: waiting and checking my phone. A week later NO answer. I finally called and the female that answered said she sent an email which I did not receive and let her know to send it. She said, for what I just explained it to you. I was not told WHY and if I wanted to know I have to pay $195 for 30min. After letting her know I will talk with my husband about it she just hung up. I'm not sure why they think I don't have a case if I have pictures and notices (enough proof). 1 start for customer service. read more

Tobener Ravenscroft is a top-notch, professional tenant law firm. During the pandemic our landlord moved in tenants who operated multiple illegal businesses in their apartment. I had never experienced living next to this type of activity. We discovered their social media was used primarily for advertising to host parties, provide female escort services, gambling/entertainment and other operations that could generate money in their apartment. Without getting into all the details, I can say we felt extremely unsafe and disturbed by these activities. Law enforcement could only do so much, ultimately it came down to our landlord who continued to look the other way and let us suffer living next to this insanity. We reached out to city officials, law enforcement and other law firms to seek advice on how to proceed with our landlord and nuisance neighbors and Ravenscroft was there to help right from the get go. Jim Lucey is a very professional and knowledgeable lawyer who stuck by our side through the whole process. He had great communication and was fighting for us beginning to end. If you're having issues with your landlord or neighbors, before you pack up and move, It might be worth your time to reach out to a law firm for some advice. I highly recommend Tobener Ravenscroft and Jim Lucey. read more

Wrongful Eviction in Los Angeles County. Many working parts. This firm knows how to handle it! They are true specialists. And above all, they tell you what to expect realistically. Many lawyers out there on the landlord side. Just a few on the tenant side. If you are a short changed and or wrongfully evicted tenant, call these people! Thanks so much Allyson, Lilli & Sarah read more

When I first contacted this office I felt they were very responsive, they follow through etc... Of course they did because they saw the possibility of making money. The issue happened during mediation. I felt bullied into accepting a settlement by my own attorney Toberner. I felt abandoned by the attorney. He even yelled at me for not following his legal advise and telling me to settle. I felt he wanted a quick payday and didn't want to risk losing in trial because he would get zero money if we did. In my heart I felt we had a good case. My kids and I suffered greatly for 5 years due to our slum lord. I would not recommend this guy. Seeing how little he cared about us that day was an eye opener. read more

The Lawyer was very knowledgeable about the case, my situation and all of my tenant rights. I would definitely recommend them as I very happily walked away. read more

I'm extremely grateful for the effort that Tobener Ravenscroft has put into my case. I felt anxious and overwhelmed after facing an illegal eviction, and this firm took my case and alleviated all of my worries. They answered every last burning question that I had and remained transparent through every step of the process. My housemates and I won a settlement due to the hard work that the team has done. I especially want to thank our attorney, Julia Wobbe, for being professional, reassuring, and empathetic. In fact, everyone that we talked to truly believed in our truth- we always felt heard. Because of this firm, I can close a chapter of fear and anxiety in my life and live with a greater peace of mind. Don't hesitate to call Tobener Ravenscroft if you are facing a difficult situation, they are truly a wonderful team! read more

I just had an appointment with Tobener Ravenscroft law firm to discuss my housing issue. The lawyer was extraordinarily well-versed in my rights as Section 8 tenant in Oakland. (Not all tenant lawyers in Oakland are.) She was also able to very clearly communicate my options and answer my questions. I am so glad I made an appointment with them. read more

I am very satisfied with the representation I received from Tobener Ravenscroft. The expertise they brought to the case was instrumental in achieving a successful outcome. Obviously, the most important factor is the strength of the case but without the firm's legal knowledge a satisfactory settlement is not guaranteed. If you feel you are being mistreated by your landlord I recommend reaching out to Tobener Ravenscroft for a consultation to discuss your options and what reasonable outcomes might be possible. read more

Tina was very very nice. She was professional and highly skilled. She followed up with the documentation I requested and I'd highly recommend her to everyone. Tina is wonderful. read more

I don't know what we would have done without Tobener Ravenscroft. Christa responded promptly, gave us fantastic advice, and really held our hands throughout our eviction and helped us figure out what to do by telling us what the outcomes might be depending on what choices we made. The legal process following our eviction took a really long time, longer than usual due to the pandemic. Christa staying in touch with us periodically and was always available if we reached out and asked for updates. Eventually she went on family leave and Jackie took over, and she was just as wonderful as Christa. When we finally got to mediation, Jackie helped us know what to expect and kept us well informed throughout the process. We were extremely happy with the outcome and know it would never have been possible without this firm's committed, expert help and support. Thank you a million times, Jackie, Christa, and everyone at Tobener Ravenscroft! read more

Tobener Ravenscroft law firm is the real deal. Like many others, my roommate and I were faced with a case of wrongful eviction. We were anxious about our recourse and unsure of how to proceed. Thankfully, we reached out to the team at Tobener Ravenscroft. We initially detailed our circumstances to the firm. They assessed our situation and came to an agreement that we had been wronged and had a valid reason to file. They made it assuredly clear we would NOT have to pay for anything out of pocket, and that the firm would only take a percentage fee if we were awarded recompense from the opposing party. Throughout the course of the suit, I had the absolute pleasure of working with Julia Wobbe and Tiffany Moyes. Julia and Tiffany are true professionals. They helped us to organize documentation of our circumstances and guide us through interactions with our landlords. They laid out expectations and timelines at every step of the journey, from filing to potential trial. At all times, Julia and Tiffany were attentive, clear, and thorough in their responses to questions we posed (and we had many). Additionally, though this will not be the case for everyone, I think it is important to highlight for those in a similar situations; Julia and Tiffany were receptive and conscientious of our desires and inputs when it came to our stance towards the opposing counsel. Our situation involved a landlord that had wronged us but was not malevolent. We did not want to see them go broke, just to be fairly compensated in response to their wrong doings. Julia was fair in her assessments and requests and did not go over the top simply to accrue more damages and seek more money. It is clear to me that the people at Tobener Ravenscroft are there to help their clients first, and I could not recommend a better firm. read more

Do not recommend! They will spend hours getting your information then call you back a week later saying they will not be accepting your case. Also said it would be $195 for a 30-minute consultation. No thanks! read more

The team at Tobener Ravenscroft was an absolute pleasure to work with! I lived with unfortunate circumstances during my previous tenancy and they were highly recommended to me by a client of theirs - my expectations were exceeded. This was my first time working closely with lawyers and they made a daunting/stressful chapter, one where I was able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. They were organized, responsive, professional, empathetic, and supportive. Throughout the process, they continued to keep me in the loop of exactly what was going on and answered any/all questions I had...and there were a lot. I am so thankful they represented my case, and the positive outcome they achieved! Thank you again!! read more

This past year we had to contact Tobener Ravenscroft to help us with my old living situation that was not being resolved. Jackie and Tiffany really went out of their way to help us with every little detail. I have never been through this process and they made it seamless!! If you are needing help with an unfair living situation, I highly recommend reaching out to Jackie and her team. I can't thank them enough!! read more

I am so grateful to have found Tobener and Ravenscroft when my family was in need. We went through a stressful, unfair and unlawful eviction, which ended up being some of the hardest times of our lives as parents of young special needs children. I was hesitant at first to pursue legal action as I though it would add to my stress, but now looking back I can say it was absolutely worth it, and it even was an empowering process. Jacqueline Ravenscroft and her team made the whole journey as smooth and stress-free as possible. They are supportive, compassionate, highly knowledgable and skilled, and just simply fantastic at their jobs. My family now has a priceless gift, which is housing security, thanks to the work of this firm. Thank you for all the good work you do in the world! read more

We were going through a tough situation but with the help of these professionals it was easier . We were able to get the resolution we hoped for. They were patient, kind and helpful from beginning to end. I would recommend them to anyone looking for help on a legal matter. Thanks again for helping me and my family when we were in a difficult period. We are beyond grateful. read more

A Very Good Experience A long process through covid though... It was not normal to have the courts shut down. This only made stress worse and it was extremely helpful that Tobner Ravencroft's Legal Staff are very understanding and easy to work with. Julia is the best! She fought to help us recover from wrongful eviction and got us paid for all the moving expenses, harassment and abuse we endured. They never gave up and fought until WE were satisfied. Tobner Ravencroft and the entire legal team really care about their clients... and it shows. They hired experts to prove our claims, they spent countless hours working on our case, they kept us informed and always answered our questions. We never paid a penny until we won. Thank you team We will alway be appreciative that we called Tobner Ravencroft Tenant Lawyers. read more

Several times, I needed some legal advice concerning a terrible landlord situation that had me losing sleep. The folks at this office were AWESOME. Very clear, compassionate and helpful. During the free consult, they gave me the info I needed to help resolve the matter and I am BEYOND relieved. Generally, I'm very anxious about anything in the 'legal world' but they were able to successfully help me out and explain in 'normal world' language how to communicate with the landlord to resolve my issue. Worked with several people at their office and they all were great- professional and helpful. I am beyond grateful for their help. If you need assist with an eviction or tenant/landlord situation, I recommend them HIGHLY read more

I was drawn to Tobener Ravenscroft by their excellent articles written in favor of tenants' rights. After discussing my situation with the intake specialist, she scheduled a free 15-minute consultation with one of their attorneys, Tina within a couple of days. Even though I was in Southern California - where the ordinances might be a bit different than Oakland or San Fran, Tina provided some very useful information and gave me much better direction on how to proceed. And even though my case might not have been the ideal fit with Tobener-Ravenscroft, Tina gave me a referral to another law firm for a second opinion. That's the very essence of "ethics." Doing what's in the best interests of the client (or potential client). If it's the right fit, then the engagement is almost surely worth proceeding with. Thanks, Tobener-Ravenscroft for being so kind and diligent! read more

Best tenant lawyer in town. Tobener Ravenscroft group helped us though The darkest time of being forced to evict. Thank you Tobener Ravenscroft group wonderful help. read more

After many years of living in our apartment which we love, our family was thrown a curveball that included a burst pipe and an unresponsive new landlord. We were really patient with the landlord but there was no progress for months on repairs. Then there was an abatement project that has been left incomplete midway. Our patience worn and not sure where to turn we contacted TR for a tenant lawyer. Alysson has been very professional and generous with her time. She's given us expert guidance and is an empathic listener. We're not sure how our situation is going to turn out, but I do get the sense that the company will do what they can to help. read more

I came to the law offices of Tobener Ravenscroft several months ago when I was experiencing some rather overt and increasingly abusive mistreatments from the property owners of the home I shared with others in one of three non-certificated units. These horrible actions against me would be done to me not only the original owners of the dwelling I once lived at for ten years, but it would be a collective and concentrated collaborative, effort by the outgoing owners and the new owners in various tactics to persuade me to move out. Leading up to their joint conspiracy efforts to drive me out was a barrage of various children's- play disruptions by the then house managers( later to become owners ) that would just pop up whenever they felt they wanted to cause a disturbance, preaching and demanding one thing and then doing a completely different thing themselves. The number of contradictions, half truths, moments of over stepping their authority, delusions of false superiority and an unwavering propensity to be, uncompromising was only surpassed by their very distant relationship with the truth and the capacity to be unreasonable most of the time, not all, but most, and their inability to act and conduct their business with a sense of basic human decency was on display anytime, especially towards the last several months, would occur anytime they opened their mouth and sound would reverberate. Mr. Tobener and his colleagues assisting in my case would work diligently throughout the sometimes long and time consuming process as COVID's stronghold would always be playing a significant role in the background. It was sometimes stressful and overwhelming to have been through something like this but during a particular challenging period in our country made it all the more surreal. So, it's a relief to know a powerful and very capable team like that of the Tobener Ravenscroft law offices who only represent the renters of San Francisco and the greater Bay Area, are working for you in their very, specialized profession, to produce a successful result in the end. A couple of tips for those who may be reading this and can relate to some of the misguided, and unfair mistreatments from a landlord/House Managers/ home owners, and you're looking for representation, legal help to help you navigate through the process, first, call Tobener Ravenscroft for a consultation. If after that consultation, they determine you have a case, one that they will represent you on, it will be on a contingency basis. This can be highly convenient for the renter as the contingency says the law firm that agreed to represent you are paid only if you win your case, but if for some reason the team does not prevail, you owe nothing! I was oblivious to all of these details, why would I, never been through something like this, that's to be expected. Ask questions of the law firm in this type of representation such as, if I do win my case, what percentage of the settlement will you be taking, ask about billable events during the process, ask if there's additional fees you should anticipate, like supplies fee's, travel time, research time, or weather or not it might be best, in terms financially for you to try to resolve your case at mediation, rather then going to trial where additional court costs and everything that comes with it, you can be responsible for, financially which ultimately is deducted from your final settlement total. If you wish, during the mediation process and the presentation brief is being drafted, ask to have the defendants pay for your attorney fee's, it makes sense, but for their bad behavior, you wouldn't be there, right? Something I wish I thought of at my mediation. I thought that was an automatic occurrence, that the losing side would be responsible for those fee's, makes sense to me. Too many tv court shows growing up provided my naivety in the space. Bottom line here, ask the questions ahead of time, it could save you from costly surprises later. Good luck! -Now, don't wait, go call Tobener Ravenscroft and see if they can also help you. read more

Had a phone consultation with tina collins just to go over my case. My case wasn't applicable, but they even allowed for a follow up question. Thank you very much for your support during this difficult time for me. I was given the same information and was able to get a second opinion from what i got in sf tenants union. However, tina was much more professional and trustworthy. If you have a case id recommend you get a phone consultation with tobener. read more

After being wrongfully evicted and not getting the deposit back in the full amount I was looking for legal advice. I tried Berkeley Rental Board first and it didn't sound like I had many rights or leverage in my case, so they recommended the law firm that refused to take the case because my household income was higher than their average clientele. So I found Tobener Ravencroft's contact online, got on the call with Stephanie, and she sounded very confident that we have a case. I submitted all the relevant to my case information to Stephanie, Jackie, and Emily who were on my team, they all were very polite and professional. The process took a bit longer than I was expecting, but each time I would follow they respond in a timely manner with a brief update, which was very nice. They won the case and we got fairly compensated within a month from the mitigation date. Much appreciated and I recommend them to anyone who, unfortunately, has to deal with the greedy unfairness that some landlords cause. Thank you! read more

The legal team assigned to my case at Tobener Ravenscroft was incredibly professional and efficient. In particular, Allyson and Jacqueline were patient and helped to answer all my questions throughout the legal process. They were also very sympathetic to the stressors of seeking legal guidance and to the situation I had experienced. I had never sought legal services prior to coming to Tobener Ravenscroft, and their team made themselves available to me at any point throughout the case. I knew I was in good hands! It was a pleasure working with them. read more

Hello yes I just want to let everyone know that these lawyers are the BEST in the business they have vast knowledge about the rental industry and the laws I highly recommend the Tobener Ravenscroft team to help you get through your difficult times when in need they are there for you!! So please don't hesitate to reach out to them I'm sure they can direct you in the right direction I was very satisfied Thank you again to the whole Tobener Ravenscroft team for helping us!!! read more

Joe Tobner helped us thru a very difficult tenancy situation. He was always swift to answer questions and concerns via email or phone calls and his responses helped us better understand the process we were going through. I highly recommend Joe to anyone with tenancy issues in San Francisco. read more

When we had a difficult situation with an apt manager/ firm and our claims weren't being taken seriously ,we reached out to Tobener Ravenscroft law firm for guidance. We were promptly helped by the firm and by a very competent and knowledgeable attorney Christina,who quickly explained our options and suggested our next move. Her suggestions were spot on. Thank you Christina.. We can't thank you enough.. read more

Amazing representation! I am so grateful to Tobener Ravenscroft. I had the worst land lord you could imagine in San Francisco... if not for this lawfirm helping myself and my neighbors through such a difficult situation I would not be still living in SF. I am so lucky to have been helped by such a prestigious firm. Professional, punctual, and sharp; I wasn't worried for a second they weren't going to win no matter what it took. I can not thank this firm enough for turning my life back around. Imagine your landlord is a ghost unless they are collecting money. Doesn't fix anything (and everything is wrong). Doesn't even show up to small claims when you try to fight them alone. Imagine it seems impossible to ever see your deposit and wasted rent on living in an uninhabitable apartment... This was a situation my neighbors and I were in. Thanks to Tobener Ravenscroft I recovered through settlement all the money I almost wasted on living in such a negligent apartment building. Now I'm back in school and living in a comfortable apartment as if nothing bad had ever even happened! read more

Mr. Popal, Mr. Tobener and Ms. Cyrus (who was on maternity leave and didn't miss a beat) went with me on a journey to bring my slumlords to justice. They helped me reach a settlement that erased four years of living in a hellish situation with landlords who ran roughshod over their legal (and, frankly, moral) obligations. They were patient, considerate, and and compassionate (a buzzword I despise, but recognize as appropriate) during the entire process. Reliving that housing nightmare was bearable under their knowledgeable and confident wing. I was extremely happy with the outcome of the case, in fact, it has changed my life. But the settlement amount was just the material part of the reward. Working with Tobener Ravenscroft taught me a lot about the legal process and helped me put all this shit behind me. Basically, some of the wrongs I thought were the most egregious didn't matter in the eyes of the law. Transgressions that seemed minor to me were actually the biggest deciding factors in the settlement. Working with them I learned to focus on the result instead of dwelling on the unfairness, a cathartic and lucrative lesson. It is also important to note that my lawyers were extremely personable. This helped a lot during the proceedings. They greeted and exchanged personal pleasantries with opposing counsel, the court reporter and the mediator. They understand the value of cultivating genial relationships within their industry and have a stellar reputation. This is a value that takes hard-work, experience and expertise to provide. Rolling with my legit-ass legal team made me feel a lot more confident about the fight and bolstered my occasionally-flagging courage of conviction. In closing, let it be know that I was asked to write this review. I grudgingly write these words of high praise not because I don't want to rave about Tobener Ravenscroft, but because I despise review-culture. Also, I'm too lazy to send a thank you card, team of exotic dancers and an 8-ball. "Wait? What's an 8-ball again?" So refreshing to find attorneys in this town who don't know what an 8-ball is . read more

If I could give all the stars and the moon I absolutely would!!! I can not say enough about dedication and hard work of every single person that worked on my case with this firm!! Especially working through Covid which was not easy at all! Alyson and Vanessa kept me from not only losing my mind but never let me get discouraged. They truly care!!! They got my family an AMAZING settlement, and held our hand every step of the way!!! They made us feel validated from the first conversation to the last!! If you are having problems with a landlord or tenant rights issues, this is the firm that you need!!! read more

I highly recommend the legal services of Tobener Ravenscroft. In particular attorney Julia Wobbe was helpful, understanding and knowledgeable from our first conversation through resolution. read more