Law Offices of John A Mendoza

I agree with everyone else. Do not pick this law firm. If you already have, do like I did and fire them. I did today. Glad I did. They claim to have a staff of great doctors, but what they use is a group of doctors from Prospice Group Corp. The Mendoza law firm will send you out to the seediest places you’ve ever seen. You will then get a creepy quack of a doctor. What broke the camels back for me is, I was supposed to see a Surgeon for a wrist evaluation. Instead of a medical office, it was a Chiropractic/​Acupuncture/​Work accidents building. I’m really surprised, it wasn’t also a Taqueria #27. The building looked like it should have been in TJ. I tripled checked the address provided, and took pictures to prove I was there. Disgusting, dirty, hell hole of a place. Never saw the so called doctor, nor would I. I came home and called the office, and fired their ass. BEWARE …

I fired these clowns 2 wks ago. Horrible service. It took me almost 2 yrs of Marla’s lies and non caring attitude. Can never ever speak to john mendoza. She’ll actually tell u hes not goung to call u back. Seriously. If yall want a bomb ass attby Omar Ochoa in Upland. After 2 weeks of signing him on why im about to get my TTD paymentsvin a week plus back pay. This guy is on it. Plus if u call hell get on the phone. They care pls switch if u looking for a good w. c attorney. Could never get an update. Nothing. Stay away from This bogus place

Beware the law offices of John A Mendoza the SETTLEMENT MILL! Avoid this place at all costs, you have been warned. They take so many cases that they cannot go to trial on each case so they settle the majority of cases outside of court. If you have a real injury and need real doctors avoid this place. You will be offered $ 15,000 dollars and if you accept the money you are basically saying that you are well enough to return to work. Once you run out of money there is nothing more you can do about it since you already signed a settlement. Eek! Me thinks not, they tried doing this to me but I fired tem instead. Do yourself a favor and look else where for legal representation or do it yourself if you have the money and resources.

I just fired this firm. They are the most incompetent, worthless, attorneys. This is only my opinion. I am submitting official dismissal paperwork, and will update this review with specific failures to perform by this form at a later late. In my opinion, you could hire either one of my beagles and have better and more consistent representation. I have a court hearing on ¹⁰⁄₁₄ in which I will appear on my own if I cannot get a new attorney to get up to speed in time. Rick Mendoza – thanks for not being forthright about the negative reviews. They are accurate, and my experience was far worse. I also don’t have a very high regard for the young attorney assigned to me.
One piece of advice to anyone reading this: ALWAYS look at LinkedIn and check the CA Bar website to see how long someone has been admitted to the bar. It’s a good indication as to how inexperienced they are, plus you can see their law education. Unfortunately, an attorney’s word isn’t worth the time they take to utter words.
And if a law office couldn’t be run worse. 35 plus minutes on hold? And receptionists who transfer off your call when they see caller ID? Plus if you ask for an office manager, they pawn you off to a rude & unprofessional legal assistant named Nicole who will threaten you and tell you legally you should fire the firm. I don’t think the unauthorized practice of law should be taken lightly. I have already contacted the CA Bar.
More updates to come.
Note: John Mendoza is part of another firm: Perona, Langer, Beck, Serbin, Mendoza and Harrison.

It is hard properly describe the incompetence of these law firm and question reasons for it. They sent to me to the chiropractor after I suffered a triple ankle fracture. It is somehow funny in a dreary way. I never saw a lawyer in two years of their representation. Actually, I lie. I saw a lawyer or maybe intern that was assigned to my hearing one day; She told me that I don’t have to be present at the conference after my wife, and I drove to LB for more than 2 hours. We were previously notified that is absolutely necessary to be present at the hearing. I wish I could post my file here. A flurry of typos, an absolute lack of discovery effort and serious legal mistakes.
It is hard to believe that an attorney office like this one is allowed to operate. Do not sign with these if you love your precious life and if you intent to dismiss them later, make sure you do before they agree on case proceeding to trial. If you get lucky enough to get timely notice of upcoming trial, or course:) It is not only their fault. to be honest. The system is a complete mess.

Well, all I can say is make a phone call for yourself — make a few — see how they treat you. Do they call you back, do they provide you with quality customer service or do they just give you that annoyed attitude if they bother to call you at all. Do they listen to your wishes or just tell you what to do? I represented myself after dismissing this law firm. The person who typically answered the phone, a female, attitude with terrible phone etiquette. I personally would never hire her but then again my standards are high. The correspondence I received from the firm always had mistakes especially on dates and its important to have accurate information and to be conscientious and meticulous so I wasn’t to happy with their service or lack there off lol
It’s a shame that all the postings here are negative and all I’m really saying is do your research find out for yourself — don’t get stuck with a shyster, find out your rights and make sure whoever you go with explains your options. You’re not getting rich off workers comp so at least get your injury taken care of.

I was sold a few lines by Rick Mendoza on how involved he would be and how he personally wanted to see that I was taken care of… well, in the 5 months I worked with his office, I spoke to him no more than twice since signing the paperwork. My file was handed off to some paralegal in their office (Marla Mullins) and I was constantly passed around from person to person; that is on the rare occasions that I actually managed to get someone on the phone or received the courtesy of a call-​back some days later. It’s been a year since my injury (⁰²⁄₂₀₁₄) and since hiring through John Mendoza, I have yet to receive the following: no medication since 11/​2014, no treatment since 08/​2014, no appointments with a proper primary care doctor between 11÷2014−02÷2015, and no full paycheck (disability benefits) since 01/​04/​2014. To make matters worse, I was treated like an ignorant, imbecilic, and incompetent child. I’m 25 yrs. old and was dealing with the insurance company 100% on my own before their office got involved. Do NOT waste your time or money with them; their advertisements are nothing more than a ploy to gain clients that they neither have the ability or desire to properly take care of…

I find it hard to believe anyone would give this law firm a good rating. OMG… what a nighmare. Has to be one of the top 5 worst law firms. NO COMMUNICATION… NO RESULTS… JUST TIME WASTED. People do yourselfs a favor… go somewhere else.

I first contacted them and he was very helpful. But when i saw the reviews here i immediately sought another lawyer. I called him and told him i no longer need his services and as soon i ended the sentence, he hung up on me. Very professional lol. I wouldn’t recommend him simply for his maturity. Thank you all for the reviews. Saved me time and my patience.

If I can give a zero star I would. This place is awful. I got them in June 14. And started having problems with my wc checks of not coming in on time. I check I didn’t not even get told this law office and was told that it has to be 1 week late. After calling and complaining every day they finally wrote a letter, but screwed that up. They know nothing about the wc law 4610 stating that wc has 14 days to approval of treatment. Not to mention they are affiliated with Larry H Parker. This is a fly by night atty office and has to be baby sat. Stay away from these guys. I dismissed them 2 months after getting them. Now I’m left to handle things on my own. Do ur homework when it comes to getting any atty.
I hope people will read the reviews on this guy.
Remember I gave him a 1 star because u have to give at least a 1. But this quack really should have a big fat 0.

Was sent here as a recommendation from a friend but now I’m stuck with these guys since no one else will take my case. I was out of work for almost 5 months and these guys promised me that they would help me with my paperwork to the state disability in order to get my payments on track. My caseworker Michelle was the absolute worst! After not receiving my disability payments for several weeks, I called in desperation to this attorney since they said they could help me. In fear of losing my home since I had absolutely no income coming in, I spoke to Michelle who told me that I should go on food stamps or welfare in order to cover my costs! When I argued back with her about how unfeasible that would be, she hung up on me! I never was able to get a call back or anything from these guys. Even though I was injured, I had to go to their doctor and tell them I had no choice but to go back to work since I was going to lose everything.
Now about a year and half later, I’m having to go to status conference after status conference at the courthouse where I’m losing pay to take time off of work to sit in a waiting room for them to keep delaying a settlement or trial or anything progress for that matter! After dealing with this and other legal issues resulting from my injury, I’m appalled at our justice system!

I am pleading to anyone who is thinking about having this firm to represent you. I agree with Steve M! Run as fast as you can!!! I don’t understand how this firm is being allowed to practice. Thank God i found someone else to take on my case. The new Law Firm that is representing me says that they are the worst in California. They committed fraud on my case and I am now in the process of reporting them to the State Bar. Please save yourself the headache and stress. DO NOT USE THIS FIRM!!!

I am currently being represented by this firm and as a result my benefits have been cancelled becuase the firm misrepresented information on my claim saying that I had physical injuries even though I went out on stress. They asked me about my work duties and pulled excessive lifting out of my answer and sent me to a physical therapist. I am now scrambling around to file state disability so that I can have something come until this situation is rectified. They do not know how to answer direct questions and have made worse of my situation. Currently looking for another attorney.

Bad representation, pretense of representation, went to court 8:30 — 12:00 noon. Finally seems like a honest Judge Justice, mendoza firm wanted to be dismissed. I was signed by firm, then mendoza decided my case not financial feasible wanted to be dismissed, did not allow for dismissal. For several months the firm did no research or any work for my defense. Had nothing to present to judge. The surprise was Chang, which first time I met him, stated he would cover other issues. When we went before judge, he changed to a liar that threw me under the bus, sneak attack or whatever they call such unscrupulous action, he lied to the judge stating he wanted to dismiss from my case, judge asked him twice what reason, finally he said I email mendoza to much, nothing in writing stating this, especially if no relevant call backs, no information. Then he stated I was argumentative, disagreeable. Judge requested supposed attorney to rep me erick Swartz, he was just as questionale, pushing me to argue, said why would I want a firm I did not like. I responded, just wanted them to do their job, investigate, research my case and represent me. Chang kept on antagonizing me into an argument, so he could get my case dismissed. Didn’t work, I had mendoza initially no communication, made appointments, no attorney present, etc., no return calls. Then went to another attorney canter worse or just as bad, this guy lied about everything to. For workers compensation the amount of money is dictated. Couldn’t get reputable attorney, then Rick contacted me, signed me, again! Since my case not money maker, so what if I am injured employee! Mendozas firm did not have my case straight in the several months they had me signed. after Several non responsive calls later, no information. They didn’t know I was examined by AME, and was case was accepted! Even the judge was misinformed, by whom I do not know, possibly defense attorney, that has intentionally fraudulently, confused my case, stating my case never accepted! Lies! Not that this firm can’t be smart, they can’t be honest, or ethical! Unbelievable. What is our justice system coming to. I left thinking I would be working with 2 –12 year old that lied and argued with an naïve adult, expecting legal insight for my protection which I am entitled. The truth is firm doesn’t care, justice for injured not goal of company. Update still have not received mandated communication 2 weeks later! Who follows up on a system where the lawyers or paralegal, which I had, know the system, and what they can get away with.

do your self a favor and represent yourself… because that’s better than what these people will do for you! i have been out of work and with out pay for a year. they kept saying that they are sending the company to court. it’s been a year and a half and nothing. haven’t even heard from them in over six months. the dr. do call and even the ones that i had to drop because they were incompetent and was sent to see a chiro who knew nothing and had me see a specialist that was retiring in a couple of days… what a waste of time. well i can surely go on for a few days but bottom line do not call these people or larry h. parker cause you will be sent to these people as well.

Yes, they absolutely suck… My girlfriend was injured in a work related injury and these «attorney’s» promised her the sun and told her she could call Erick Mendoza’s cell phone «anytime». Which was correct, except he NEVER ONCE answered or returned the calls. Every meeting there was a different «John Doe» attorney that «showed up» knowing nothing about her case. I don’t see how these people can sleep at night. We had attempted to get other counsel but were told «too many hands» had touched it but one high power reputable attorney listened to her evidence and told her she had a strong case, that she should get good compensation and life time medical. Well, it did not work out that way at all. At her hearing, a «Jane Doe» know nothing showed up and was scared of her own shadow. My girlfriend was denied a pre-​trial briefing, was in fact told that it was «not allowed»… SAY WHAT? Their «m o» is to get you to sign up and then convince you to just settle!
Should be called the Law OFFICE’S OF SETTLE, MENDOZA AND SETTLE…
Their slogan should read, «Why fight when we will SETTLE»…FOR LESS!
The «one star» allotted is one too many but the site won’t let you give ZERO, which is what we would score these legal clowns if we could.
We are now considering legal action against them for misrepresentation and fraud!

Check the Better Business Bureau First. I would not recommend this place. I was never really able to talk to an attorney, I was hardly ever called back. I was given conflicting information about my case. I would not send anyone here. I had to keep calling everyday and driving down to Long Beach only to wait for hours for an attorney that didn’t even call the office back.