Cordell & Cordell - Divorce Attorney Office - San Mateo (CA)

Robert Yeager I really enjoyed meeting Jim Filippi and his team. Although, we had to hold off on doing our estate planning for now, we will definitely use Filippi Law Firm in the next year or two. Jim impressed me with his presentation, and his character. Jim came across as decent, humble, and honest. These are qualities that are sorely lacking in our society in 2025, much less among lawyers and politicians. I think Jim has carefully built his business or firm over many years and is keen to maintain its excellent reputation, and overall integrity. He is a former policeman and fireman who has not forgotten his working class roots and commitment to public service.

E. G. Mr. Gerald Christensen is a great paralegal. He acted as a mediator during my divorce and was knowledgeable very helpful during the entire process. His communication is outstanding and often got right back to me when I had a question or he would call me to tell me the updates during the process. my ex and I never had to step foot in the courtroom. Price was reasonable for the process. Would recommend him to anyone.

Arlene Lennox One hell of an attorney. Best in Humboldt county for probate wills and trusts. He explains the process so that you understand it and feel as comfortable as possible.

Valeria Working with James and the team at Choulos & Tsoi Law Firm in Auburn was truly a five-star experience from start to finish. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine commitment to helping their clients really sets them apart. James was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and always available to answer any questions I had. It’s clear that he and his team deeply care about the people they represent — I never once felt like just another case. They guided me through every step with honesty, empathy, and confidence, which made a stressful situation so much more manageable. If you’re looking for a law firm that combines sharp legal expertise with a personal touch, I can’t recommend Choulos & Tsoi enough. They truly go above and beyond, and it shows in everything they do. Thank you again for the outstanding service!

Ram Bird Oakden Law was exactly what my wife and I had been looking for. They are a small family practice located close to our house. Amy was extremely personable, professional, and knowledgeable. Their prices were very reasonable and we couldnt have been happier with the quality of service we received. I would recommend Oakden Law to anyone looking for help with their need living trust or estate planning.

Clay Mcfarland I was a client with Vanessa and her team for over a year and a half while navigating a very difficult divorce. From the very beginning, they were consistently responsive, prepared for every case deadline, and most importantly, kept my best interests at the forefront of all casework. What stood out most to me was Vanessa’s unwavering integrity—something that, unfortunately, is rarely seen in the family court system. While my ex-wife’s attorney employed tactics designed to delay proceedings and drive up costs, Vanessa refused to stoop to that level. She always remained above the madness, maintaining professionalism and ethical standards no matter the situation. Divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. There are no true winners, as both parties are fighting for what they believe is right. I have always tried to conduct myself in a way that I can feel good about at the end of the day, and I can confidently say that Vanessa exemplifies those same values. If you are looking for an attorney who is honest, straightforward, deeply knowledgeable in family law, fair in her billing, and dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome, I cannot recommend Vanessa highly enough. She will not play into the broken system that drags cases out for profit or compromise her integrity to win at any cost. Instead, she will represent you with professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to doing what’s right.

Steve Brady Very dependable! Ten years ago, Don got my traffic matter in Pasadena Court dismissed. Ten years later, I have another traffic matter, and went straight to Don, knowing he’d be on top of things!

Mario Cabrera I had such so many questions about starting my case and HALEN SILVA helped me and answer all my question and made much easier to proceed with my situation thank you HALEN SILVA