1. Van Brusselen Law

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    Walnut Creek, CA

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    Needing assistance again and have no doubts about calling Barbara up again. Wish I would haved found her before my divorce was finalized.

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    How much do you charge per hour?

    12/15/2018 Ms. Scramstad $425/hr Ms. Van Brusselen $300/hr

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    Hi Jen: Our consultations are $425 for a consultation with attorney Barbara E. Scramstad, and $300 for a consultation with Rebecca A. Van Brusselen. 7/17/2017

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    Comparing Barbara with other top attorneys in my legal journey, I found her to not only be extremely effective but caring.

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    Stefanie West

    Stefanie West

    (68 reviews)

    After experiencing truly one of the most difficult times of my life, I cannot express how much I…read moreappreciated having Stefanie in my corner to help me navigate the process of trust administration of my late mother's estate. Early on I naively thought that my mother's estate was not so complicated and I should be able to manage the trust administration on my own. But even when the estate is seemingly simple, beware the "Bureaucracy of Death!" There were a lot of unexpected hoops to jump through in dealing with banks and other institutions, even when the estate is in a trust and not probate. I searched and met with a handful of Contra Costa County area trust attorneys before I found Stefanie. What stood out about Stefanie is that she is a kind human being, along with being very smart and knowledgeable. Whenever I talked to her, it felt like I was speaking with a person, not a "lawyer," and I really appreciated that during a difficult time. She was also very responsive whenever I reached out with a question. Without her, I would have likely made many errors in administering the trust, had so many more headaches, and gone down unnecessary paths. Her pricing is very fair and I felt so lucky to have worked with her!

    We found ourselves needing to move forward with estate planning during a difficult and uncertain…read moretime, and we honestly had no idea where to start. Stefanie's testimonials were what first drew us to her. She came across as knowledgeable, personable, and someone we would feel comfortable working with, and that turned out to be exactly right. Working with Stefanie made what could have felt like an overwhelming process feel clear, manageable, and straightforward. She was incredibly kind, understanding, and accommodating with our schedule, especially while we were juggling doctor's appointments and personal matters. She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and made the entire process feel much less intimidating. Throughout the process, we felt supported, never rushed, and truly cared for. Stefanie is organized, patient, thorough, and genuinely compassionate. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an estate planning attorney who is not only knowledgeable, but also kind and understanding during life's more challenging moments.

    Avedikian Law PC - Steven G. Hasegawa

    Avedikian Law PC

    (13 reviews)

    I retained this attorney for limited-scope representation in a California family law matter and…read morepaid a retainer based on her advice to proceed with filing an RFO to secure a hearing date, with the understanding that she would review and update the filing as needed. Shortly before my January 6 spousal support hearing, she withdrew from representation for personal reasons. This withdrawal occurred mid-case and placed me at a significant disadvantage, forcing me to urgently seek new counsel and incur additional legal fees. After withdrawing, she refused to refund any portion of the retainer, despite the work being left incomplete and the withdrawal creating additional costs. The timing and handling of the withdrawal caused unnecessary stress and financial burden in an active, time-sensitive case. Based on my experience, I would caution anyone considering this attorney for matters involving court deadlines or ongoing proceedings.

    My parents worked with Matthew in 2019 and have raved about how great working with him was MANY…read moretimes over the past year! I can't believe we took this long to post about his well-deserved 5 stars on here! My parents found Matthew to be extremely nice and helpful throughout an entire process they knew nothing about. He is very knowledgeable and was able to effortlessly breakdown any legal jargon into something they could easily understand. They met with him a few times and he was extremely patient as they figured everything out. Huge thank you to Matthew and his team - we cannot recommend working with them enough!

    Bold Polisner Maddow Nelson & Judson - BPMN&J for short

    Bold Polisner Maddow Nelson & Judson

    (9 reviews)

    Very impressed with BPMNJ law firm, particularly Kevin Moore. He has been most helpful most helpful…read morein guiding me in a direction where I may not even have to use the firm beyond initial consultations. I didn't really expect this as most law firms seem to have the reputation of being in it more for the money than anything else. So it was very refreshing to come upon Kevin Moore and if I need to use the services further I will be happy to pay the price because I feel like I'm dealing with a trustworthy person who is interested in helping me.

    We hired Cecilia Tsang to assist us with getting conservatorships for our twin sons, who were…read moreturning 18 with severe special needs. She and the staff at BPMN&J handled our case extremely well, and I am delighted to give her my strongest recommendation. Since we live in Placer County, our hearings were conducted in Auburn. Cecilia and our team warned us that this particular court almost never grants all the requested powers to custodians. We were prepared to face strong push back from the local Regional Center and our sons' court-appointed attorney. Fortunately, our team was extremely well prepared, and as a result, there were absolutely no objections to our requests. In about five minutes, the judge was willing to grant us the authority we need, to take the best possible care of our sons. In addition to Cecilia, I would add a special thanks to her paralegal, Maureen Goldie. Maureen was there every step of the way, assuring that all of our paperwork was accurate and complete, and giving us lots of pointers on how this particular court operates, and what we might expect. We felt like very valued clients, and a complex process was completed flawlessly. If you need similar representation to care for your loved ones, make this team your first choice. You will be very glad you did.

    Law Offices of Radcliffe & Radcliffe

    Law Offices of Radcliffe & Radcliffe

    (41 reviews)

    With Gratitude to Lisa Radcliffe…read more I had a consultation scheduled with another attorney when an attorney friend recommended that I reach out to Lisa Radcliffe--and I'm certainly glad I did. Lisa is a top-notch attorney. She answered many of my questions thoroughly, was extremely knowledgeable and personable, and her fees were very reasonable. What impressed me most, however, was her perspective. Lisa emphasized the importance of keeping a divorce as amicable as possible and, where circumstances allow, avoiding an unnecessary legal battle that can quickly deplete a family's financial resources. More importantly, she never lost sight of the potential emotional toll that prolonged conflict and hostility can have on children. Lisa was a breath of fresh air. She struck me as a different kind of attorney--someone who combines legal knowledge and practical advice with genuine care, compassion, and an understanding of the human consequences of divorce. Those qualities can be difficult to find in an often adversarial legal landscape, and I am very grateful that I was referred to her. With gratitude to Lisa Radcliffe.

    Lisa represented me in a messy divorce in Alameda County. As a single father trying to stay…read morerelevant in my daughter's life she fought for me tooth and nail. She was a straight shooter. I felt as though she was extremely competent and had a deep knowledge of not only the law but the court system and its inner workings. I couldn't say enough good things about my experience with Lisa. I had a 4-year journey through Alameda family court and Lisa was the third and final attorney that represented me. I am happy to say my daughter and I have a fantastic relationship now. It was hard to find the right attorney, but I finally found Lisa Radcliffe.

    Van Brusselen Law - divorce - Updated September 2026

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