I was going through a divorce using a different attorney. After a little more than a year, with…read morenext to nothing done, I found the Harris Law Office who is a family operated firm. My case was messy due to previous incompetent attorney and the Harris's decide to take my case. Laurel and Cindy Harris are mother and daughter. They are a dynamic duo! Tough as nails and extremely competent. Laurel was able to clean up the mess from my former attorney and move things along. She is a strong litigator and will fight like hell. She is very detail-oriented, strategic and a fighter (I can't stress this enough!!) and we prevailed! If I could give 10 stars, I would!

I can't say enough wonderful things about Laurel Harris. She is above and beyond exceptional. She…read moreoffered counsel consultation regarding a sensitive and stressful matter--and was generous with her time. She is an attorney who will go above and beyond for you. Her obvious commitment is to the well being of those she represents. I will gladly refer to her often to colleagues and friends.

I hired Erica Bloom to represent me in a custody matter, and unfortunately my experience was…read moreextremely disappointing. While some of the written paperwork she prepared was acceptable, I did not feel effectively represented in the courtroom. During hearings, there were multiple times when the judge asked questions and she redirected them to me rather than advocating or responding on my behalf. As a client who hired legal representation, I expected my attorney to speak and advocate for my position in court. Communication throughout the case was also frustrating. There were several instances where my emails went unanswered, leaving me unsure about strategy and next steps in my case. At the same time, I was billed for nearly every email or minor interaction, which made communication feel both difficult and expensive. This case involved custody and one of the most stressful periods of my life, as I was fighting for my children and their well-being. During such a critical and emotional time, I expected my attorney to take the matter seriously and provide strong guidance and advocacy. Unfortunately, I often felt that the seriousness of the situation was not reflected in the level of representation I received. Considering the cost of representation--approximately $400 per hour and around $20,000 in total fees--I expected a significantly higher level of advocacy and professionalism. During the last court hearing, she did not appear in person, despite my clear preference to attend a custody hearing in person rather than online. This added to my overall concern about the level of representation and commitment to my case. Overall, I did not feel that the level of representation matched the cost of the services. Legal representation is supposed to provide guidance, advocacy, and support during stressful situations, and unfortunately that was not my experience here. I ultimately felt that I was advocating for myself more than my attorney was advocating for me. For anyone seeking legal representation in a custody case, I would strongly encourage taking the time to find an attorney who is highly communicative, proactive, and fully prepared to advocate on your behalf in court. Based on my experience, I would not recommend her services.

I normally don't write Yelp reviews, but after reading Karen B.'s review of Erica Bloom, I felt…read morecompelled to share my perspective. I am actually the ex-husband Karen referred to in her review, and I want to set the record straight. I hired Erica to represent me in a very difficult family matter, and she did an outstanding job. In fact, thanks to her skill and dedication, we won the case outright. Erica guided me through a complex and emotional process, explained everything clearly, and was a powerful advocate on my behalf. I noticed that Karen's review included a lot of legal jargon -- that is likely because she is an attorney herself. However, from my personal experience, Erica is the professional you want by your side if you are facing a challenging divorce or custody dispute. She is compassionate, thorough, and fights hard for her clients. I highly recommend Erica to anyone who needs an attorney who will protect their rights and help them navigate a difficult situation.

I cannot say enough good things about the paralegal services I received. From start to finish,…read moreeverything was handled with professionalism, efficiency, and genuine care. Communication was clear and timely, and every question I had was answered in a way that made the legal process feel far less overwhelming. The attention to detail and organization truly stood out. Deadlines were met, paperwork was prepared accurately, and I always felt informed about what was happening next. It gave me peace of mind knowing my case was in capable hands. If you're looking for reliable, knowledgeable, and compassionate paralegal support, I highly recommend their services. Absolutely worth it.

I can't thank Nicole enough at. She took on my case when I was stressed and unsure what to do, and…read moreshe delivered outstanding results. Thanks to her expertise and hard work, my case was completely dismissed. I was dealing with a lawsuit and had no ideas what to do and was facing sanctions. I was complety lost and thought i was going to loose but Nicole came in last minute and was able to get this case dropped and dismissed. SHE IS AWESOME. I highly recommend her. She was also very flexible with payments which helped out alot. Thank You so much Nicole!

Unfortunately, my opinion of this law firm has changed, and I can no longer recommend their…read moreservices. Michaela and her team were attentive and proactive at the beginning of my case, but after I paid the second retainer, I noticed a clear decline in communication and effort. Michaela frequently solicits business from vulnerable women in a social media group that I am in, and I regret that I fell victim to this practice. Over time, it became evident that my case was being neglected, which ultimately led me to hire a new attorney to correct and complete the work that should have been handled by her team. After receiving my second retainer, they provided little to no attention to my case, were delayed in filing key paperwork, and my new lawyer even noted concern, stating she could see why I chose to terminate Michaela's services. Despite their lack of follow-through, the firm only refunded about 10% of my payment.

Nobody ever wants to find themselves looking for a family law attorney. However, if you're in the…read moreposition where you need one, I could not recommend Michaela enough. This woman knows the law forwards and backwards. Michaela could name case laws off the top of her head. She could name family law codes on the spot without hesitation. She would do this actively, in court, and off the cuff. The confidence and powerful presence she had was palpable. She knew EVERYONE down to the bailiffs. I was in awe every single time we left the courthouse. I was fortunate enough to have Michaela help me navigate through one of the darkest seasons of my life. She was determined to keep myself and my children safe. That was her top priority. She refused to let me accept flimsy offers which would not protect my children and me long term. Michaela doesn't only think about what's best now, she thinks about the best course of action to maintain continuity 10 years from now. Michaela ensures, as best as humanly possible, I will not need to be a repeat client. Simply speaking, to Michaela, that means she did her job properly and up to her own ridiculously high standards. She would not waver until she secured a stable future for us. You won't find that kind of integrity in most law offices. She is extremely direct, and she will be the first to admit her delivery can be intense. But you have to remember, with 36 years experience under her belt, she's a no nonsense, cut to the chase, and not entertaining what she knows is futile just for billable hours, type-of-attorney. In the end, I won HUGE on EVERY issue brought before the court. Michaela kept my expectations grounded. She under promised and then immediately proceeded to over deliver. The court order was beyond my wildest dreams and far surpasses what is the "norm" for SD County. This was after it being my ex whom filed first, which can often give the petitioner (my ex) an edge. Michaela said, "hold my legal pad" and came in like a wrecking ball. Over the 18 months we were in court, my ex was also ordered to pay about 95% of my attorneys fees. She is the ambassador of FAFO. Michaela dog walked my ex's attorney (from a well known firm) so bad that he ended up hiring a new firm towards the end. Once the new firm was involved, Michaela was able to mediate a very favorable settlement for me. I truly hope you never need Michaela. But if you do, she should be the only person you consider. She will always put you and your children's safety first above everything. That kind of peace is priceless, especially when she gets your ex to fund it.

I am pleased to say Flor has completely restored our faith in an attorney that has her clients best…read moreinterest at heart. She not only listens but hears you. She is professional understanding trustworthy compassionate and thorough. Thank you could never say enough for what she's done for our family. We plan to only reach out to her when we need legal counsel in the future. She is very affordable and fair with her services.

Flor was timely, professional & personable. She helped me get the maximum amount of time I could…read moreget with my daughter & she made me feel prepared & updated throughout the entire process. I've suggested her to all the father's that I know that are thinking about taking their custody battles to court as my experience was a 10 out of 10. Thank you again Flor for everything!

BE VERY CAREFUL HERE, she took my money and wont complete my paperwork! Shes a fraud ! She has no…read morelicense to conduct business, shes not a legal assistant or certified document server! She nothing more than a fraud , Now committing fraud and threatening me ! I hired her because i was scared, vulnerable, in need of help all she did was help herself to my money and never actually help in three different jobs i hired her for! now i gotta hire a real professional!! Have someone actually submit my legal documents then now sue her for the thousands she stole from me , this just happed from February Til End of July 2025! - Call me for any assistance i can help for free with AI more than she can !!!!!!' Download Chat GPT free version better than her

Being generous with 3 stars... But everyone has a bad day so it's that and not a 1. The work was…read moreok, it was small addon for my divorce filing, so it's not like it was rocket science but I didn't have time for it so here we are. The real prob was the attitude, you'd think people would be nice to those handing them cash, but not with Genie (my personal nickname for her cuz she makes your zen and happiness disappear in a flash). I know I wasn't dropping mad hundos here, but I still prefer not be treated dismissively and like I'm an annoyance, not a customer spending my hard earned money (I'm the Chief Inspiration Officer at a fortune 500 company). Best of luck

Emily is an asset to all mothers. She was such a great support system and knew exactly what she was…read moredoing when going before our Family Court judge. I always felt heard and understood the pros and cons of our agreed-upon decisions. Ultimately, my ex and I worked out a great compromise. She is worth every penny.

Emily not only meets the highest standards of being an EXCELLENT lawyer, she surpasses them!…read more She has INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, UNDERSTANDING and represents me with the highest degree of PROFESSIONALISM. I greatly value her. I have the highest RESPECT, CONFIDENCE, and TRUST in Emily, and her expertise. Navigating through the legal process is highly stressful and overwhelming. Her PREPAREDNESS along with her COMPETENCE and PRACTICAL APPROACH, provides a sense of security and peace of mind throughout its entirety. Having Emily by my side, supporting and guiding me through all of this, leaves me with PEACE. So far, ALL has resulted in our favor for justice. I have done all under Emily's wise guidance. We have been a solid team working together harmoniously. I could not have been more blessed to have her represent me through and for our daughter. I am forever thankful and grateful! She has my HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION and is THE BEST! "Well done, good and faithful" lawyer Emily!

I cannot say enough good things about John Griffiths and this law firm. Besides being extremely…read moreknowledgeable they are very kind people to work with , which in my opinion is something you can't get enough of when you're going through a divorce. I interviewed several attorneys before deciding to use GYL. No one even came close to their level of professionalism and commitment . I felt as though my case was being confidently "held" by this team.

It's hard to put into words what these amazing human beings did over the course of two plus years…read morefor my custody battle. I didn't feel like I was being represented by an attorney, I felt like I was surrounded with a "family". John Griffith is a brilliant, educated, dedicated and above and beyond passionate human being. All of those adjectives describe the attorney he is too. The entire office made me feel important, listened to, cared about my case and was with me every step of the way. My case was not easy. It was and is a high conflict, very complicated and dynamic child custody case. John and team expertly chewed through three lawyers that the other side presented. His paralegal (Kristin C) is no longer working for GYL but was instrumental in the case as well. Jeff was another attorney who assisted John with the case and he was an amazing asset who also helped tremendously. I can't thank John Griffith or his firm enough for the care, dedication and attention to detail they paid to my case. More importantly they are child focused and family focused. Thank you John, Catie, Amy, Jeff, Kristin, Kayla, and everyone else over there that helped me through two plus years of tough litigation. You men and women truly are the best. I would recommend this firm to anyone looking for stellar representation if they find themselves in a divorce or custody battle.