Going through a divorce is hard enough but if you are going through it, you want Michael Fischer to be by your side. His office is top notch, they always respond to my phone calls & emails within the day. He combines his knowledge, honesty and caring personality in everything he does. I have referred him to my friends and they only have good things to say about him. I would highly recommend Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP for all your family law needs.

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Lyn Waller
over 3 years ago

Thomas dropped the ball on my case in many ways, then left the firm on suddenly during negotiations so I had to start over with a new attorney. I had a very high stress situation ongoing (a child with cancer in and out of the hospital) during this process. I Don’t recommend my experience was financially draining & emotionally exhausting.

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Ashley Ribbons
over 3 years ago

I am extremely grateful for all of the hard work and dedication! Fischer and Van Thiel was able to shed light on common family law questions and take some of the mystery out of custody matters. We’ve gone from battling with visitation, making decisions about the upbringing and welfare to both parents equally participating in raising our child while living separately. It all didn’t happen overnight, but attorney Craig Van Thiel and his staff have achieved unparalleled success and most importantly have done so for the benefit of me and my daughter. They are all good people, however I strongly recommend you ask for Craig or Michael. Thank you again!

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Brad Santa Cruz
over 5 years ago

Michael and his staff did a great job of representing me and my best interests during my divorce. They provided me with sound counsel, professional administrative support and walked me through what was a confusing legal process. I started off thinking I could represent myself against my ex and her lawyer....how quickly I learned the divorce process in California is a racket and a nightmare. Mike's team stepped right in, coordinated everything and saw it through to a successful end. A good portion of my divorce was long distance due to working out of state. Michael represented me in court when necessary to ensure everything was on track. During required sessions with both parties, Michael kept me focused and urged me to stay civil and unemotional in search of a resolution. Great advice and support which resulted in my ex and I having a less painful and less expensive divorce.

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Robert Rennek
over 5 years ago

Mr. Fischer was a light of sunshine to my situation at a time when my options appeared restricted and the probability of a satisfactory resolution seemed near to impossible. Not only was he able to defend me from an unfair accusation, his professional and empathetic demeanor offered emotional assistance to myself and those I care about. My child and I are eternally grateful for his service and I would recommend Mr. Fischer wholeheartedly." Also would like to thank is office manager Bonnie and assistant Andrea

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david martines
over 5 years ago

Thank you so much Thomas and Tammy for everything you did with my divorce. My ex husband attorney was horrible communicating things to me, but you guys even weren’t representative me legally help me to mediate so I didn’t have to deal with the attorneys. Finally my divorce is done I had no issues thanks to the great advice and support from then. I will always recommend them for any divorce or family matter. Nino

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Socorro Arana
over 4 years ago

I had the great pleasure of meeting Tammy a couple months back when I was unaware of how the family court system works. I was apprehensive about everything. Luckily I ha Tammy to give me the piece of mind and the with her expertise in the court system that I felt I was going to be ok. I watched some of her videos on YouTube, their great you gotta check them out. I just finished with my first family court case today. I felt confident going in knowing that Tammy set me up for success going in. I got everything I asked for and more when I left the court hearing today. Thanks to you and your husband I will be living a proper life with my son.

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alex gutierrez
over 5 years ago

I recently discovered Tammy and her Tuesday night support group through Meet Up, and regret not having connected with her much earlier in our divorce process! No matter how you look at it, going through a divorce is expensive - even if mediation is your ticket through. I've been to see my $450/an hour attorney several times in the process, my husband has seen his the same number of times at the same cost, and we have seen our mediator - at the same cost - several times - all of which were at least 2-3 hours! Each time I've met with my attorney, or our mediator, it's been difficult for me to keep up to understand this completely foreign language while watching the $$$ signs multiplying in these meetings. Each time, I have walked out more confused and with more questions and feeling more overwhelmed than when I walked in, even after doing the research, talking to friends, and doing everything I know possible to be prepared for the meetings. Tammy is a "real person" who speaks my language, and has been able to patiently, clearly, explain the legal documents and procedures in a very chill, relaxed manner and environment. She runs the group from 6-7:30, but has never seemed to care if our group is still there much later, her only interest is that we understand and are empowered to face our next meetings, or court dates. She is extremely well versed on the financial aspects of the divorce process! I love that she encourages us to remember what's really important in the process, and what is not - fighting for every last dime is not going to make things easier, but understanding how to compromise and why it's important - for the sake of the kids, and/or the peace with the ex spouse and her/his family is what will matter most going forward. Her patience is incredible as I've observed how she meets each person who comes in where they are - no matter how emotionally charged - with the facts, the perspective, and the tools/verbiage, to get through the process as peacefully, and as inexpensively as possible. I hesitate to point out that she charges nothing for these meetings, because it's really difficult for me to wrap my brain around that in this arena where every moment of time is billable. She cares, she sincerely wants to help us out, and she wants as many people to know about what she can offer as possible. With that said, she and her husband, a family law attorney, do mediation for couples together, and of course, they welcome the business. I so wish I had known about them before we got into the process, and would have used them as a team to mediate for us because they have a very succinct, efficient process they use, and have found to be successful for their clients. Thank you Tammy - you really are a gem!

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Alyson Earnest
over 7 years ago

Wonderful people, very knowledgeable. I was previously represented by another attorney, once I switched over Thomas and Tammy were able to move my case more in 2 hours than what the other attorney did the whole previous year.

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Leo Kambara
over 5 years ago

Tammy is absolutely amazing! She handled my case with urgency and accuracy even though my ex's attorney was a complete mess. I will be forever thankful for what she did for me. I recommend the Ferreira's as they are professionals but most of all friends. Thank you so much for all your help, Tammy and Thomas!

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Tim Deering
over 7 years ago

I will do you a huge favor, Avoid this law firm they don't care about you or your situation. I couldn't understand why I can't get a return call or at least a email. After three weeks and several calls to the office I was assured several times by the receptionist they were hard at work on my case. Straight up lie. Upon my final call expressing my disappointment I was assured that Alexandra was going to work on my case that weekend and they would call me next week. I heard that several times just a different person in their office. They do not respect or care about their clients. Do yourself a favor, hire anyone even a personal injury attorney could do a better job.

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Ultimate Pool Tools Hyperpole
over 3 years ago

Great people very understanding and they work hard for you. I would give them 10 stars but they only have 5.????

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Fernando Villegas
over 3 years ago

I needed a local attorney to help me through my divorce. Ms. Mcintosh was rude, horribly unorganized, non responsive and slow. The revolving door in her front office staff should be an indication to run. It took over 2+ years to finalize the divorce which cost me not only in unnecessary legal fees, but also loss in the settlement. I finally switched to another attorney to finalize the settlement. She also charged higher rates than our contract outlined which I am having to dispute with her in arbitration. I would highly recommend researching other attorneys in the area.

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Karen Osgood
over 5 years ago

I am satisfied with how my case was handled by Alexandra McIntosh. I came to her four years ago with a very tough case. I was in a poor mental state and had just ended a very long term volatile marriage. I wasn't much help to my case and honestly didn't want to deal with it. Alexandra NEVER made me feel bad or crazy for how I was feeling. In fact she believed in me and guided me to take action with the police department to protect myself which I did and today I am protected! She also guided me to seek other measures outside her office which I did and am grateful today for that! In a divorce their are no winners. Most of the end result was fair in my opinion! There were elements of the case that were too tricky and I did not want to pursue. So would I hire her again? Most definitely!

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Jennifer Rose
over 6 years ago

Alexandra is an excellent lawyer. Her professionalism and attention to detail has far exceeded my expectation. Thank you for your hard work and all that you do.

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Michelle M
over 6 years ago

I cannot say enough good things about John Griffith and this law firm. Each person i interacted with was responsive, intelligent, thoughtful and professional. Attorney Griffith worked very hard to avoid additional litigation, find a solution that minimized time and court involvement and got an amicable settlement. Unfortunately the opposing party refused to compromise. In the end Griffith,Young and Lass went to battle for me, getting me 100% of what I requested. I absolutely recommend them without reservation. John Griffith and his team are top notch. You cannot find a better law firm.

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Michelle Lustig
over 4 years ago

They pretended be my lawyer long after he quit on me and he never was my lawyer from beginning he was on the opposite side before I got fold to hire him...... It's long story but unfortunately true

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Karl Roger Isaksson
over 3 years ago

We were referred to John Griffith, at GYL from our former Attorney. I specifically was looking for an aggressive attorney that would yield results. John, Josh and Firm performed flawlessly, and did not disappoint! Our case was complicated, and needed swift emergency action regarding child custody and restraining orders. John and Josh prioritized our case and executed masterfully producing life changing results for my family and I. We cannot thank John and the GYL team enough for their professionalism and attention to detail over the past several months. The way John presented our case was pure genius with meticulous preparation and deliberate action in court. Without the GYL Team we wouldn't have been able to gain full custody of our children. GYL you have truly been a godsend! Thank you very much for everything!!!

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Morgana Osuna
over 4 years ago

John Griffith was recommended to me after a disappointing experience with another firm and I couldn't be happier with the highly professional service he and his team provided. John was a great debater and always fought for the best interests of my children. I consider John Griffith the MVP of Family Law.

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Gabe Hierro
over 4 years ago

John delivered on what he promised. He and his team were professional, responsive, and exceeded expectations. I would recommend this law firm, and John Griffith specifically, to anyone looking for a strong and competent family law attorney. Thank you so much GYL!!!

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Joshua Luna
over 4 years ago

Worked with Pierre Domercq, he is very knowledgeable and effective. Also, great paralegals here. They make all the difference in preparing docs properly to keep costs down and keep the process on track.

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Aaron Hanson
over 3 years ago

I was in a high conflict custody battle that left me in complete disarray. After hiring another "great" attorney who completely failed me, I found Pierre and Rebecca. Lifesavers would be an understatement. My ex had spent 10 years building a case while I thought we were working together for the best interest of our children, to say the least, he had a ton of nit picky stuff to use against me. When I found Pierre he made me feel like I was finally heard, he was so welcoming and actually listened to all the background. Then he decided to bring in the brilliant paralegal Rebecca, she is pure gold, this team went beyond my expectations! Before meeting these two I was unaware of what good legal representation can do for you, they made my case clear and got the results that were in the best interest of my children. They are worth every penny! If you want a lawyer and staff that will make you feel like family and give you confidence that you are being represented fully, this is the law firm you want on your side.

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Rachel Kleppe
over 3 years ago

Very nice and smart team. I am very impressed with their professionalism, honesty, and integrity. I recommend them to anyone.

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Manuel Longoria
over 3 years ago

Excellent explanation of process, great staff, great helping me navigate my options.

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Mike Brown
over 3 years ago

I would highly recommend Burke & Domercq, APC for your family court representation. They were not only forthcoming and super transparent about my ongoing Family Court case, more importantly they confirmed that my existing attorney led me in the right direction and the response from Burke & Domercq would have been the same. This most probably saved me another small fortune in legal fees.

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Mark Dornhard
over 3 years ago

I appreciate all the work and advice from Joe and Michelle. Took the time to help me understand the Divorce process and I felt peace and confidence, to get through, thanks to them . I knew they had my interest at heart. Truly professional in every way. Very great full for all they did.

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Faridh Garrido
over 3 years ago

Joe and his team were fantastic! They were there every step of the way and always available to answer any question I had. He was always looking out for my best interests and made my entire divorce process from start to finish as painless as possible. Even when there were moments when I would've made a decision out of emotion he was able to make sense of every situation and in the end help me towards the path of least resistance. I Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great attorney who won't take advantage of you and actually look out for you!

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Kevin Cuica
over 6 years ago

Absolutely brilliant Attorney, that went above and beyond to help me !!!

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Harrison Tinsley
over 4 years ago

Joe is not your typical attorney. We were referred to Joe Carnohan by a friend, The case had become extremely difficult over the first year with a different attorney. Joe took the case and did an amazing job. Not only was he knowledgeable but professional and presented his case extremely well. We were very impressed when one of the judges acknowledged his ability to make difficult cases work in the pass and wanted to know what was so different about this case. Joe explained and we one that hearing. Joe has a history of taking difficult cases and getting everybody to work together. He took our case, in the middle and still did an outstanding job!! His legal assistant, Michelle, also outstanding, and always there. Both were very helpful in easing the emotions, explaining how everything works and what to expect. They are more than just another legal office. Joe was Amazing in presentation, and logic in all matters. He always knew what was most important and never lost focus. Wish he had been our first and only attorney and would Highly Recommend him to anyone.

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mary Schardt
over 9 years ago

Joseph did an excellent job walking me through legal processes and was extremely helpful. I highly recommend him!

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Frank Giancola
over 5 years ago

I discovered the Law offices of Richard M. Renkin and Associates through a web search on Family Law practitioners in the San Diego area. I approached Richard and he explained what he thought were my best options during the initial consultation. We developed a strategy and Richard handled my case professionally to a successful conclusion. Everything was up-front and there were no hidden fees or other surprises in the process. I would highly recommend Richard to anyone seeking Family Law legal services.

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M Palamar
over 10 years ago

My ex and I split up when our minor daughter was 13. I had a nasty custody battle with him where he wouldn't allow me to see her. I was worried that her academic and social life would be affected. Rich helped me fought this case. One of the best advice Rich gave me was to move near my daughter's school, which I did. Moving across the street from her school made it really convenient for her. Although the court awarded a 50/50 custody, my daughter stayed with me almost 100% of the time. She just recently graduated #3 among her 2014 graduating class of 541 students and the top 1% in the San Diego School District. Thank you Rich for all your help!

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Riny Ledgerwood
over 10 years ago

Richard Renkin handled my custody/visitation with respect and concern for the entire family. He and his staff were knowledgeable, friendly, and available to answer all of my questions. Additionally, Richard communicated with me about the status of my case frequently and kept me involved in the entire process every step of the way.

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Danielle
over 9 years ago

Richard Renkin is a very sharp attorney. A true advocate for your side. Highly recommend him.

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Michael Martin
over 9 years ago

Because it's where I work!

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Paula Renkin
over 5 years ago

I was going through a contentious divorce that involved a restraining order, asset split, child custody and spousal support settlements. Alana at Braunstein Law was simply amazing at explaining all my options and providing me with needed council through an emotional time. Her professionalism, knowledge of the law and responsiveness were second to none and I will definitely keep her contact information. It has been a few years and my life is much better to day because of what my amazing attorney did for me. i have recommended her multiple times to some of the acquaintances i have going through a divorce or some sort of domestic litigation. If you truly need someone on your side at a difficult time I would highly recommend Alana at Braunstein Law. DC

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Darwin Celo
over 3 years ago

It was a pleasure working with Braunstein LAW, APC on my divorce. We had a consensual divorce, uncontested. However, we also had an unusual custom alimony arrangement to make it so. Alana made the process no fuzz, and made it within the deadline to still get the old tax laws. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is that my anxiety early on in the process was high, and it sometimes felt that responsiveness did not match my anxiety. However, in hindsight, I think this was more my problem than theirs. It all was done such as to be maximally efficient, and minimally waste my or their time. I'd go back to them if I had another legal issue.

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Frank W
over 4 years ago

I recommend Attorney Braunstein for all your family law needs. She was very helpful and gave me great advice during my case. She prepared and filed all the necessary paperwork in a timely manner. I was very pleased with her work. She is also a very kind person, and I appreciated having her as my lawyer.

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Bonnie Le
over 4 years ago

I highly recommend Braunstein Law for any family law needs. Alana is attentive, professional, and very knowledgeable... Everything you want in an attorney. Her expertise and commitment to my case resulted in a favorable outcome, and I'm grateful for her efforts. I will absolutely turn to her in the future if need be.

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Mehera Garcia
over 4 years ago

Alana was very helpful and efficient in getting my issue resolved. Her communication style put me at ease. She was always well prepared and ready to address any of my concerns or questions. I highly recommend her as an attorney, as well as a trusted adviser.

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Sana Goss
over 4 years ago

Attorney, Maria Taylor, has a kind, compassionate heart along with honesty, integrity, etiquette, knowledge, intelligence, the power to persuade impossible and unpredictable! By working with her, I shortly noticed even more treasures of her professionalism along with most magnificent personality! Ms. Taylor has done what seems impossible during my divorce! She was with me all the way in the process going thousand extra miles. She will WIN your case, your heart and protect your future!

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Happy Tatyana
over 6 years ago

I have consulted with Maria Taylor during some of the most stressful circumstances in my life and she was really an amazing resource. Not only was she very knowledgeable and professional, but her calm and empathetic demeanor gave me much needed emotional support at the time it was most needed. At the same time Maria was always very forthright and honest about what I could expect and told me the truth even when it may not have been exactly what I wanted to hear. If I have any family law issues in the future, I'll definitely go back to her.

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Mariya Levinson
over 6 years ago

I've worked with Maria for years. She's probably the most skilled and zealous family law attorney I've encountered. I've repeatedly seen her go above and beyond for her clients to put them in the best situation possible. Nobody ever wants a divorce, but if you need one, you couldn't ask for a better lawyer to help you through it.

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Wil Jordan
over 6 years ago

Maria Taylor goes above and beyond! My case was tough, contentious, and the opposing party did everything they could to drag it out as long as possible. That is when you need an attorney with experience and professionalism. Maria saw through their tricks and she fought like a barracuda, bringing a swifter and very favourable resolution for me. Thanks to her recognizing inconsistencies and unethical procedures on their part, she also won me partial attorney fees and a sweet extra offer during mediation. I also want to mention her promptness in returning emails and phone calls – I never for a moment felt alone in this. I most highly recommend her!

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Laurie-Jeanne Haynes
over 6 years ago

Professional and helpful. I would recommend Maria Taylor, you wont regret it.

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Wyatt Campbell
over 6 years ago

Mr. McGuire recently handled a legal issue that I needed to deal with. He was prompt with all of his replies to my correspondence and was easy to communicate with as he was always accessible via email. Since my case involved some out-of-state documents, he did the research to make sure all of the details were managed correctly according to that state's requirements. I was relieved to see how quickly the whole process was completed since my former attorney lacked this sense of urgency. I will definitely seek out his services again should I have any future legal matters to resolve.

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Anna Graham
over 10 years ago

I was so lucky to find Paul. He made the process and painless and efficient as possible. Super responsive, extremely kind and professional, consistently follows through on everything he says. I'd recommend him enthusiastically to anyone.

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Meredith Johnston
over 8 years ago

Fantastic family lawyer Paul D. McGuire is, San Diego! They represented me in a difficult divorce case against my husband. He got great results and custody of my daughter. I wish I had hired him first time without changing many lawyers.

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sendra kresty
over 10 years ago

Mr. McGuire did an excellent job is well organized and efficient. Tom A

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Tom Antorietto
over 8 years ago