Law Offices of Susan L Jeffries & Associates

check the state bar website… is this the same Susan Jeffries disciplined for misconduct?

Being that I have a bit of history with this place, I can surely say that I love the SLJ law office. I used this office for my divorce some years ago and was extremely pleased with the effort, support and hard work of Michael Finein and the staff.
Unexpectedly, here I am three years later, in need of more family law help. Critical family law help, I assure you. I have a very drawn out difficult case that is extremely emotionally draining. Michael’s EXPERTISE has definitely made this long road for my family easier. As my counsel, he has been a voice of CLARITY, FAIRNESS and SUPPORT, which comes along with some true-​hearted COMPASSION for his client. I truly feel he is working for my family, specifically for my son’s well-​being and future.
He is worth every penny.
I recommend this office to any one needing any level of family law help.

Run as fast as you can from this law office!
The lawyer, Michael Feinen, collaborates more with the opposing side than with the client but continues to collect funds from you the client.
It is pure and simple a money making machine!
I have been seeking a divorce for over a year with this incompetent group with no result and only increasing debt!
Run faster from this group of incompetent lawyers as they will suck you dry!!!

I feel very misrepresented by this law firm. We went to court last week; attorney was Michael, the senior associate. The other party’s attorney ran the show and he didn’t dispute or protect my interests. When the other party’s attorney began reading the agreement in front of the judge, it was nothing that I agreed to and we had to get another court date. Judge asked if I was aware that I was entitled to step-​parents visitation, when I was specifically told that the court has no jurisdiction over step-​parents and children. So that came as a shock.
When I called Susan to arrange a meeting to discuss my new lack of confidence in my attorney’s ability, she was extremely rude. As soon as I mentioned if she or someone more competent represent me or I might have to contact the Bar Association she immediately started asking me how much I owed her. Then she said she was going to have to charge me another $ 3k to research the validity of my reimbursement claims! I told her that I did not authorize this as I strongly felt this should’ve been addressed when my proposal was being prepared. I paid $ 2,500 for the preparation of it. At this point she began threatening me for more money or she would withdraw as my representation. It was unreal, but I strongly feel that she has heard this before. She was in Super-​Bitch mode, truly!
Under no circumstances would I recommend this law firm. They do not care about your case and only about smoooozing with the other attorneys. I did not feel that Michael had any backbone. And Susan said it would embarrass Michael to renig on the deal that he agreed to. Really??? So the client is not always right with this business. She threatened to withdraw as my attorney two days before court!!! So I was forced to fire this law firm and will be taking them to fee arbitration with the Bar Association.
Marjory Kaplan or Sharon Braz in Oakland are much better choices. But there was a conflict of interest with me using them in this case. All in all, I spent over $ 10k with this law firm and now have to start completely over. Don’t waste your money!!!
Good Luck!!!