WOW is the first word that comes to mind about Warren.  I had a tough case fighting for custody of my teenager.  It is hard to enforce custody orders when your child is older and it was imperative to have enforceable orders as the clock was running out.  His orders along with Ex Parte's to get the job done in the shortest time we could do, were amazing.  Warren knew just the orders to ask for that were enforceable.  If you are coming from your heart as a parent for the best interest of your child, taking steps towards that goal consistently and with determination. Warren can help you move forward as soon as possible for the best interest of your child.  I highly recommend him so very much!! I highly recommend him so very much!!

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Sheri Geoffreys
over 5 years ago

Warren did a fine job. I think we worked together, and communicated well, as a team. We established three or four key points. Gathered facts and data, and presented those in very clear, almost irrefutable Exhibits. Being as highly motivated as I was to win this case, I was willing to put in whatever hours were needed to generate documents that supported the arguments as Mr. Shiell indicated. All in all, the outcome was better than I had hoped.

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Chudy Bowers
over 6 years ago

Warren is conscientious, reliable, intelligent, and professional. He did great work for me and I'd happily work with him again in the future. He explained everything to me clearly in terms I could understand, and followed through with excellent results. His knowledge and experience in family law is unrivaled - some of his work has become case law! In fact, the lawyer on the other side of the table clearly respected Warren very highly, which helped resolve things very quickly and effectively.

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Joseph Trapanese
over 6 years ago

Warren Shiell did an excellent job representing me. He clearly knows his subject matter inside and out, and is highly articulate in his arguments. I found him to be not only very responsive but also proactive, as well as reliable and easy to work with. I would highly recommend Warren in any matter regarding family law. He is very smart, an expert in the field and an excellent person to have on your side.

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Jessica Schell
over 9 years ago

I hired Warren Shiell to deal with a relatively straightforward matter involving the renegotiation of the final stages of my divorce agreement. While the legal aspects were not complicated, I needed someone who could help me plan out a strategy in advance (I came to him almost six months before a deadline mandated in the agreement) and be sensitive to the psychology of the situation. I’m sorry to report he was inattentive both to the case and to the notes I gave him about dealing with my ex, was difficult to reach, called out of the blue only when it suited him, failed to draft a proposal letter as I repeatedly ask him to do and then, with just a few weeks to go before deadline, disappeared on vacation for a month without any forewarning. The one document he produced was a strategy sheet, which largely reproduced work done by a forensic accountant (for which I had paid separately) and proved to be almost entirely unusable after I hired a new – fabulous, efficient, attentive and effective – attorney. After I dismissed him, it took him more than a month to provide a final billing and a check for the balance of my retainer, and then only after repeated reminders that became necessarily more insistent. In the wake of his dismissal, he charged three times as much for the last month as he had for previous four. He insisted he had charged me correctly for the work he put in, but I saw scant evidence that that was the case. I was deeply disappointed because Mr. Shiell came warmly recommended as a tough but fair-minded divorce lawyer who charged reasonable rates and gave clients their money’s worth. That was not my experience, on any front. Perhaps he didn’t find my case all that interesting. If so, he should have turned me down and/or referred me elsewhere, not wasted my time and my money. Others beware.

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Andrew Gumbel
over 12 years ago

The Graves Law Firm are the best group of professionals! They are kind, courteous and responsive. I really appreciate all they did to assist me with my case. They are the greatest!

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Pamela Penn
over 5 years ago

I highly recommend Demetria Graves, CFLS, and The Graves Law Firm for all of your family law needs! Demetria is extremely knowledgeable and diligent! 5 stars!

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Lisa Elkan
over 5 years ago

My experience with The Graves Law Firm has been remarkable. Attorney Demetria Graves really knows her stuff! At every point of my case she listened to my concerns and gave me excellent advice. Going through a divorce is a painful process. I am happy that I had a capable attorney on my side so that while I was dealing with the loss of my marriage I did not also have to be hyper concerned about the legal aspects. I was ALWAYS in good hands. I am grateful to have found this law office and would absolutely highly recommend it.

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Erin Sands
over 6 years ago

Ms. Graves is straight forward as far as what is to be expected. She tells it like it is and prepares you for a realistic outcome. I am comfortable with the results of my situation. I am thankful for the knowledge she brought to my case.

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Valentin (Valentin) Sanchez
over 6 years ago

Please, do not pay your retainer in full like I did, don’t make the mistake I’ve made. I started with the Graves Law Firm for my divorce in October 2016 and in April 2020 still no divorce. I’m done with this Law Firm. This should have been an easy case because I wasn’t going back and forgot with my wife on anything. I would make calls to the law office about my case, get charge for the calls, and nothing happens but deductions off my retainer. Next, I paid $4.50 to LA County Court online for a copy of my case record, and discovered Attorney Graves was filing for continuations for years without my knowledge. She is no different than a shady home contractor. She wasted over 3 years of my time and over $11,000 of my money that I can’t get back. Now I have to go though Self-Help with the local courts. Update: Represented myself and divorce finalized on 03/10/2021.

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Kevin Roberts
over 5 years ago

Chris is the most kind, nice lawyer I had ever met. His team like a big family. Thank for your work for my case in the last two years. God bless you and your big family.

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mia church
over 5 years ago

A family law firm that truly cares. They sit down with you and make sure they really understand what is going on and provide you with practical and honest consultation.

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Mirna de Lira Lopez
over 5 years ago

I had an amazing experience with Chris and his staff during my difficult process of divorce. They were always willing to provide guidance and they were very flexible and responsive. I appreciate Chris’ patience and knowledge throughout this time. Without his help, the process would have been very stressful and painful. I highly recommend Chris and his team.

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Andres Roblero
over 6 years ago

Chris handled my case professionally and with great wisdom.

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Don Nicholson
over 5 years ago

Christopher's dedication to his clients and their interests is unparalleled. You may not always like what he has to tell you, but he'll always tell you the truth. Sadly, that seems to be a rare gem in the legal field nowadays. Also, his staff is amazing!

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Julio Chaparro
over 6 years ago

Henrik is an excellent attorney. From the first time I met him I knew he was someone I can trust and count on. He took care of all my issues and was always available when I needed him or had any immediate questions regarding my cases. My past attorneys took days to return my phone calls, and sometimes I even had to send numerous emails to have them call me back. Henrik truly cared about my situation and made sure I received the best service possible. I wish I had found him sooner to manage my previous cases. I highly recommend him!

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andre davoodian
over 11 years ago

Having Henrik Karapetian as my attorney on 2 separate cases has been a blessing. He is very open with his communication and understands the needs and attention a client wants. He was able to get results that far exceeded my expectations and did so in a timely fashion. I have the upmost trust and confidence in his ability to handle and situation that may arise and require a diligent, knowledgeable and caring attorney.

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Raw Zeek
over 11 years ago

I came to Henrik last year during a difficult time in my life. I had called a lot of attorneys for consultations regarding my marriage and our child. I decided to go with Henrik and I was happy that I did. He helped guide me through all the rough patches in my divorce process and was aggressive in Court when it came time to my child. I truly am thankful for the great service and aggressive representation that Henrik provided. He was literally always available to take my frantic calls throughout the day. I was so impressed with Henrik that I recently called him for representation on a personal injury case from a car accident. He has already handled all of the property damage issues and is now working on getting me compensation for my injuries. Henrik is really the type of attorney that stays with you for life. I am glad I can call Henrik when I need a strong litigation attorney.

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Ed Garibyan
over 11 years ago

So far the process of my lawsuit has been nothing but smooth with Henrik. He's made it evident that he truly cares about my well being throughout the process of experiencing the hardships of being in a car accident. I have the utmost confidence that I am in great hands, I would recommend Henrik to anyone granted that he will keep you up to speed throughout the process of your lawsuit. This is something that I did not experience several years ago with another lawyer, who never reached out to me throughout the lawsuit process; that aspect sticks out and gives me peace of mind knowing that there will not be any issues.

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Arin Baghermian
over 10 years ago

We hired a big firm where we met Henrik. After he left our case fell apart. Our newly assigned rookie attorney was completely ignorant to our case where we lost thousands of dollars. We located Henrik and triumphed at the end. Henrik is brilliant and professional. I would refer him to my loved ones.

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Faith Faith Family-Fitness
over 7 years ago

When the opportunity presents itself, I am always pleased to be able to recommend Gharibian & Oliver as the premier family law firm in all north Los Angeles County areas. I have partnered with them, as needed, now for over 6 years. Family law matters can be complicated, emotional, long-term in nature, and rarely are any fun. My case has received superior service and, with the team’s guidance, understanding, and representation, very favorable outcomes were achieved.

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Norm
over 10 years ago

Divorce is never easy, but I am more than thankful I went with Paulette Gharibian. She not only knows Family Law but treats her clients with incredible compassion. She worked extremely hard to ensure mine and my children's future even with the most challenging circumstances. She was always professional even faced with opposing council that didn't share the same value of that professionalism. It meant a lot to continuously meet other lawyers and even Judges that knew and respected Paulette. The staff at Gharibian & Oliver are also dedicated professionals that help you through all the difficult decisions and paperwork and make you feel every question or concern you may have is valid and answered. I have referred Gharibian & Oliver already and would again to anyone I care about!

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TheKwcrone
over 10 years ago

They are good at what they do & support you throughout your whole case.

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E-man C
over 8 years ago

April is very knowledgeable and great to work with. She took the time to answer my many questions. Working with April made my challenging custody matter much easier to get through.

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Stephanie Ardizone
over 10 years ago

I called, looking for a basic estimate and they said that I would have to come in and pay $200 to, potentially, waste my time. Every business is required to give a quote by law, why should people pay to get a quote here? Might wanna think that one over....looks like they like taking pictures more than lawyering.

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Anar Dadashov
over 9 years ago

Worst attorney in Los Angeles, she charged me $5000 dollars upfront without even showing once to court, her filing fees are ridiculous. The day before my hearing, she called me in her office just to have her accountant asking for another $5000, she delayed my hearing for an additional 3 months. It was a total waste of my time and money.

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Mrs. GRomero
over 5 years ago

Retaining this attorney was the worse mistake I had ever done. She is a money hungry attorney. paid her 15k in 5months. Because she was too interested in her vacations. This attorney abandoned my case for one month, missed several court appearances and did not tell me and at the end she said be prepared to pay alimony and child support. Entire office was unprofessional, would mail correspondence to wrong address and then tell me that the mail was returned. DUH wrong address. This happened multiple times. If there was a negative I would have give her one. RUN RUN RUN

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Julie Garcia Perry
over 6 years ago

Mrs. Gallegos represented me a few years back, she is an excellent attorney. Gets the job done efficiently. Would definitely recommend her!

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Yesi Y.P.
over 7 years ago

Not attentive to cliets

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Albert Williams
over 6 years ago

Great lawyer

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Jesse Mendoza
over 8 years ago

Mr. Karney by far was the only person i spoke to that managed to calm me way down really fast and not only told me but showed the ways he would get my daughter back in 3 days. And HE DID JST THAT MY DAUGHTER WAS BACK HOME IN. 3 DAYS i dnt knw what i would have done if i handt found mr. Karney and Homar hes been reliable and completely in control of the entire case i am truly grateful to these 2 individuals like i cant evwn describe. The receptions is extreamly kind and comprehensive aswell . by far the best decision i ever made and worth every dollar. Without a dought

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Serg Brm
over 4 years ago

I am so glad I found Mark H. Karney and his team! I was about to hire another lawyer for my divorce and just before I signed that contract I decided to get another opinion and I'm SO glad I did. After speaking with Mark and his wonderful paralegal Tristina I realized I almost made a huge mistake. I found out because I was married for a short time and we were amicable, we could get a dissolution instead of a divorce. An important distinction the other local law firm didn't tell me - even though they knew all the same details. This saved me over $4,000. Mark & Tristina were honest, helpful, and responsive. And they treated my case with care. They answered all my questions, and even went above and beyond in helping me get paperwork I needed when I was purchasing a home. The genuinely cared about helping me secure my home and I couldn't be more grateful.

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Sarah Turner
over 5 years ago

I was a client of Fernandez & Karney, whom worked tirelessly to settle my case. Please be aware that divorce brings out the worst in people and there are reviews here that are purely acts of revenge (ie, not from actual clients). I will try to be brief, but know that there's no way I can summarize all the things I'm happy about with regards to this firm! First, here's my advice on deciding on a family law firm: decide if you need a lot of attention/hand holding or if you're comfortable with a team approach. There are pros/cons to both. F&K is going to be a team approach, you will not deal with just one main attorney and their assistant/associate. But, F&K's team approach is more cost effective and I liked having multiple view points. I think this is where people get confused when dealing with a firm like F&K, you have to be flexible and know your case- no one is going to hold your hand the whole time, but you can choose to spend a lot more money for that kind of assistance. Their approach worked well for me, but might not be for everyone. Now, here's a little about the specifics of my case. I tried to settle all issues outside of court, but unfortunately my ex was set to fight on every matter. So, I had issues with every aspect of my divorce: support, child custody, division of assets and property, etc. Throughout the entire process, F&K faced much adversity, aggression and gaslighting from my ex. They were always professional, stood their ground, were ready with sound advice and fought very hard for my case. My case was extremely difficult and F&K was a rock of support! In the end, my settlement was good and bad. But this is what to expect when you're dealing with the uncertainty of the legal system- nothing is black and white, you must make concessions in order to move on with your life.

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V
over 5 years ago

Go elsewhere for legal representation.

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Nikki Lowry
over 5 years ago

Most of society can go their whole lives without needing an attorney; family matters result in unexpected moments in court and it's in your BEST interest to be thorough in your search for representation. I vetted at least three attorneys and even then hired/fired the first one (different firm). After a bumpy start I struck gold when I had my consult with Steven Fernandez of Fernandez and Karney. Steven's intricate knowledge of family law and his readiness with solutions gave me a sense of support and protection that you are suppose to feel when hiring an attorney. Steven felt that an attorney on his team, Jean Kim, would be a perfect fit and YES...she was. Jean Kim is a listener, legal scholar, and court navigator with an amazing ability to activate. Jean is not only super knowledgeable about the infinite avenues/detours of family law; Jean makes it a priority to know the facts and details of your situation like she knows the law. Why is this important? In real-time, court has so many unexpected moments; but with an attorney like Jean...It didn't matter because she was ready to activate and SHE DID! Thank you Jean and thanks Steven for having amazing talent on your team! And did I mention I live in another state...Jean Kim is awesome!

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K J
over 7 years ago

Attorney Dennis Fuire is not only one of the most excellent attorney's i've ever met, but also extremely intelligent, ethical, a person of great character, and the only one I would ever trust handling any of my legal matters. He has handled several matters to include all of my estate planning, and in all he was outstanding.

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1731 California
over 6 years ago

I have found Dennis P. Fuire to be an exceptional lawyer in creating and dealing with my Trust. I was very pleased at the variety of ideas and options which Dennis P. Fuire presented me. Dennis constantly keeps me updated and is always easy to reach. My overall experience with Fuire Family Law has been and still is excellent.

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Kevin Williams
over 8 years ago

Lyle and I had an excellent experience with Mr. Dennis Fuire. Fuire is well informed, and delivers the results that you would expect. He was very courteous, respectful and responsive to our needs. We would use his services again, gladly recommending him to our family, friends, and anyone in need of an exemplary attorney. Respectfully, Miqtlayohually Isabella Xochipilli & Lyle Craig Hill

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M.Isabella Xochipilli-Hill
over 10 years ago

I needed a local Calabasas divorce attorney to help with my recent divorce. Dennis was extremely helpful and communicative through the entire process. I highly recommend him to everyone looking for a divorce lawyer.

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Pamela Sam
over 8 years ago

Prior to finding Dennis, my fiancé had spent years (and a substantial amount of money) on trying to get divorced with his ex, who lives overseas. When we accepted that nothing would be done if we didn't take action ourselves, I began my hunt for an attorney. After 2 weeks, multiple referrals, and several phone calls to attorneys and law firms, I stumbled on Dennis and felt good about him immediately. He did not try to rush my phone call with him, he sounded genuinely interested in helping us, and his rates and method of payment to his law firm, were far more reasonable than all the lawyers I'd spoken to in the last two weeks. I told my fiancé we'd found his lawyer, and we began working with Dennis right away. Throughout the course of the divorce process, Dennis was very prompt in responding to emails, always answered any questions we had, was very concise in explaining things to us, and overall a pleasure to work with :) I cannot say enough good things about him. I recommend him highly, and would refer him to anyone needing his services. The dissolution of my fiancés past marriage, was executed in a timely manner, and we're happily free to carry on with our lives. So happy we found Dennis and had the pleasure of working with him. My fiancé and I are infinitely grateful :)

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Tiffany Lauren Bennicke
over 10 years ago

Christine provided excellent service throughout the process. She had excellent communication throughout and was also mindful throughout. Always was prompt with responses and thorough with any questions. She is also very helpful throughout the process and tough. Your best interest is important to Christine and I would highly recommend. Thank you again Christine.

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Miguel Torres
over 4 years ago

Christine Thielo is very knowledgeable, thorough, ethical, experienced, tough and confident. She worked hard to get me the best possible outcome in my child support matter. She took the time to review everything so she could fully understand my case and be able to adequately represent me. From the date I retained Christine to the date we went to court, I never doubted that with her representing me I would get a favorable and fair result -- whether we settled or went before a judge. She was well prepared on the day we were in court. She is confident, she stands her ground, is not intimated and she will fight for your best interest. Christine and her assistant, Linda, respond to emails and calls in a timely manner and they keep you updated on your case, which not many attorneys do. I would highly recommend Christine Thielo for any family law matter.

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Anthony Mendoza
over 5 years ago

If I could give Christine 10 stars I would. I can’t say enough nice things about her. I came in crying and she calmed me down during my long drawn out divorce (because of ex). She took care of everything and more. I got the settlement I want and much more. She went above and beyond for me. If you want a kick butt lawyer give her a call. She is very knowledgeable about the law and helps you every step of the way. She goes way above and beyond for you. Thanks Christine.

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Diana Kutzke
over 5 years ago

Christine is the type of lawyer you imagine in a movie, she comes in and takes charge. We visited several lawyers before coming to her and it seemed like all lawyers would give us the same spill regarding family law and never really took time to listen to our concerns. Christine took the bull from the horns right from the get go and told me to hire her and man let me tell you if I hadn't things would be so much different for us. Now, I will never go to court without her. Spend the money and get the results this is not a matter you want to mess around with.

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Emilio Rodriguez
over 5 years ago

If you are looking for a no nonsense Attorney who gets it done, go to Christine Theilo. Christine not only takes pride in her work but she loves what she does and she is efficient. She also provides a high level of comfort in a distressing time. I was blown away by her compassion and insight. I could not have gone through this process without her. Thank you Christine, you are amazing!

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Mark Shaw
over 5 years ago

I am very disappointed with the service they provided me. Attorney Morris was very busy and they referred me to someone who does not accept his referrals. Not professional.

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Beatriz Boyker
over 4 years ago

Mr. Morris and his team have been extremely instrumental in facilitating my case. Mr. Morris did a great job in explaining the process and allayed concerns I had regarding Family Law. He did such a wonderful job that I recommended him to several friends for their Family Law cases.

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Brenda Castro
over 5 years ago

Charles Morris is very comforting in a time of high stress. He is extremely knowledgeable about the law and takes the time to teach his clients. He is very diligent and on time with all his appointments and court appearances. His staff is very friendly and emotionally supportive. Divorce can be a very stressful time and they have been extremely helpful in easing the stress by guiding me through the process.

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Rox Taormina
over 6 years ago

I contacted Charles to see if he could help me modify the spousal support I was paying. After a couple visits back to court he got the job done for me and better than I had hoped. He is very professional and the office staff is helpful also.

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G R A
over 6 years ago

Awesome ????

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Rooks Entertainment
over 4 years ago