Miranda Law Group, PC

Please indulge me with a few minutes of your valuable time… As you are reading this, if you are a parent yourself, with just a little soul search please ask yourself if you think you are a loving, caring, and dedicated parent to your children.
«What a strange request?!» you might say to yourself, wondering what this is all about…“Is this even a review?” Please, be patience.
And so… as such, you are the nurturing, caring and responsible parent to your kid (s), as best as you can be, as best as you know how. You have always been there for your children, every step of the way, and you take extreme pride in having done the right things. That’s absolutely wonderful! I’m so happy for you and your kid (s)…Who could ask for more, right?
How would you feel if you are exactly the loving, caring, responsible parent as described from above, and DCSS (or any other government entity for that matters), claims otherwise. Wouldn’t you feel enraged that while you certainly didn’t expect any accolades for doing your job as a parent, you certainly wouldn’t expect your unconditional efforts and devotions to your children to be blindly dismissed by some governmental department/​organization because it simply refuses to investigate the facts. As it so happened, unfortunately for me, in my particular case I got involuntarily entangled with DCSS many years ago, and became a victim of circumstance for many years to come.
Without going into the specificities, years ago while she was living under my roof together with our child and I, unbeknownst to me the mother of my child filed with the county for public assistance, which resulted in the creation of the child support case (handled by DCSS). Not only that the county takes no responsibility for not having verified the mother’s claim for public assistance before it approved the claim, but based on the child support case that they should NEVER have opened (the case was created directly as the result of false-​pretense, perpetrated by the mother) DCSS has also been tirelessly imposing and collecting from me what it ridiculously deems as my monthly financial obligation to the mother (child support for the years during which she, the child, and I were living together as an intact family, during which time all bills were paid/​taken care of by me). Of course, the mother has no problem with receiving and spending the money collected/​sent to her by DCSS, regardless of the fact that she has no entitlement, no right to it.
This is pure and simple — an outcry of injustice and blind greed. I’ve been on my own trying to shed light into the matter, having submitted tons and tons of emails/​documentations/​proofs of my position, hoping that DCSS will look into it and rectify the matter. DCSS, more specifically its legal representative, did not bat an eyelid, quickly dismissed anything I brought up in explanation of my predicament. The notion that injustice will come out atop at the end, it tore me up inside, and continued to magnify day after day…
In order to take on DCSS, I need legal representation, I need someone to put my outcries into legal perspectives so that it can be heard through all the proper channels. That’s when I contacted family attorney Ms. Yunus of the Miranda Law Group. Since I am not in the habit of entrusting my affairs to people whom I neither know nor trust, so I met up with Ms. Yunus and thoroughly explained my situation. She listened attentively to the details of my case, took notes, and afterward explained to me her perspectives on the case. I then agreed to formally hire her as my legal representation, and that decision ultimately has led me to this point, to this review.
Based on my own personal experience, and based on my opinion, Ms. Yunus is a very capable attorney. Considering that my case is rather unique, that even the Family Law Facilitator Self-​Help Center could offer me no help because in their own word «there has never been any case like mine», Ms. Yunus meticulously prepared for my case and took on DCSS at my urging.
So…what’s the outcome of the case? You might wonder. Well, we haven’t reached the end of the road yet — nonetheless things are looking positive in our favor. Hooray… I have actually now managed to sleep peacefully throughout the nights! So, there! I guess the picture I’m painting is this — if you find yourself in desperate need of legal representation in the areas of the firm’s expertise, particularly in family law, don’t lose hope, put your mind at ease and contact the law firm of Antonyan Miranda. Although I haven’t had any direct interactions with other associates, partners of the firm, it’s reasonable to extrapolate that everyone there would be of the same high caliber as Ms. Yunus.

This law firm is amazing! I used them for my difficult divorce and am really happy with the results. I liked being able to reach out day or night and always had my questions answered very quickly. Sara was very knowledgeable and kept me informed every step of the way. She helped me find ways to save on costs with getting rid of unnecessary hearings and was straight forward with all of her advice. Thank you for everything!

I have been in and out of court for several years over child custody/​visitation issues, and I have never met an attorney who was more dedicated and professional as Tim Miranda and his staff. I really liked how blunt and honest Tim was. He did not tell me what I wanted to hear, but strategically planned our arguments. The best part about it was he never over-​exaggerated or glamorized my arguments. He argued off the truth and the facts, and we won! That really met alot to me.
Sara Yunus was one of his associates that attended the court hearing, and she did a phenomenal job. Court always makes me very nervous, and she kept it real and made me feel comfortable. I felt like I was in court with a friend, not an attorney.
Tim and his staff really care and put effort into their cases, and truly care about their clients. There were many times when Tim would email me on weekends and evenings because he was working on my case. Last but not least, Tim and his staff are worth every penny. I have had an attorney in the past, and I have also represented myself, and neither had gotten me anywhere. You really get what you pay for, and having my child is priceless.
Tim is very intelligent; a true combination of street/​book smarts. Family law can be very emotional, and he really keeps his clients grounded. I would recommend him and his staff to anyone! Not only will he win your case, but most importantly, he will keep you stress-​free!

Being surprised by a spouse that just up and abandons a 47 year marriage w/​o any explanation was bad enough. Two hours after that being handed divorce papers was the ultimate knife in the back. With all that, I was in dire need of legal counsel. I met with Brenda Lopez, my new attorney and from the start proved to be just what I needed-​legal counsel!
Throughout my up’s and downs’ Brenda stayed the course with me providing just the right type and the right amount of counsel assuring me through it all that WE, not I would make it not somehow but with professional counsel. More than a few times I almost gave up and gave in to opposing attorneys selfish demands and more than once Brenda calmly listened then gave her counsel as to options I would have. She gave me the counsel needed at the time.
I am very favorable to Miranda Law Group for assisting me in this endeavor. I so appreciate Brenda’s sincere approach to each problem and issue and her straight forward honesty in attempting to bring about a favorable resolve. I would heartedly agree with many of the other reviewers that for family court and or divorce issues you can trust Miranda Law Group.

Tim and his staff are truly the most experienced and professional legal team I interviewed and came highly recommended from friends and professional contacts in the field. Both Nicole and Tim worked on my case; using their individual strengths to win my case. Yes, legal support and expertise is expensive but in my opinion my children are worth every penny that I spent. The billing department is exceptional at communicating your balance, explaining each and every expense and I was shocked when I reviewed the invoice to find that the firm used the least expensive resource when the work called for it (i.e. research, filings /​processing, etc.).
Tim and his team were able to not only help my family be successful in our battle for custody (legal and physical), move away request, visitation modification, on-​going child support and child support arrears (in excess of $ 20K), but every decision by the courts was in our favor. Tim’s firm are experts in regulatory and case law; it was almost comical to experience his success in quoting case law to shut down my ex-husband’s legal team’s approach. I have a lot of respect for my ex’s lawyer for his passion in the case, but it was clear that Tim’s firm has earned the respect in the industry and with the judges for his knowledge and success. If you want results, professionalism, and a legal team that is going to listen to you, support you and be honest about what you are asking for then I wouldn’t hesitate meeting with The Miranda Law Firm.

My attorney was Brenda Lopez, and I have absolutely no idea how I would have done it without her. She is so incredibly down-​to-​earth, matter-​of-​fact, cool-​headed and professional, and in addition nice, warm, and approachable, and so much smarter than I am. After talking to me only a couple of times, she knew exactly what needed to happen, and what my husband’s next steps would be. In the beginning I didn’t listen to her advice, but she turned out to be right every single time. She really really helped me through the most difficult time in my life, in a way that will make my life and my children’s infinitely better.
And yes, Miranda Law is expensive. But if you have children and want to get a non-​messy, fair outcome, hire them. And ask for Brenda. She’s a genius.

I only gave one star because I had too. Overpriced and overrated, for one court date I was 3900 $ that was resolved before we even entered the court room. He charged for every phone call/​email sent, any contact or question I had. They don’t communicate very well in the office, I would get one person calling me to ask for something and 5 minutes later another person called me with the same question. He’s a very down to earth person to deal with, but the cost and the terrible communication in the office isn’t worth it.
And they wont let you know when your being charged, you’ll be surprised by your invoice for the month.

Tim Miranda helped me win my Domestic Violence Trial. He got on my case only 3 weeks before the trial date and although we had a very complicated and big case and we were scheduled for a 2 full-​day trial, he appeared completely ready and made me find some real peace after over 13 months. His most important feature is «being smart». He is extremely smart and is someone who you can rely on in any emergency and difficult circumstances. I highly recommend him especially for domestic violence cases where you have been a victim for so long and you need someone to get you out of that hell!

I hired Miranda law firm to represent me for divorce situation. After working with attorney Miranda for last few months I realize I made best decision so far! Tim Miranda is sharp & very knowledgable with family law situation as well as all aspects of Divorce proceedings. Firm’s staff and other attorney at firm are very efficient and always there to help. I had situation when I need advise from them with complex situation such as international aspect and attorney Miranda been really helpful. Child custody was major concern for me as Dad and I can not thank him enough for helping me out, and setting expectations right for me from get go. One last thing, If you want to hire a family lawyer call them first before even thinking about anyone!

My cousin was recently going through a divorce and Mr. Miranda was amazing! Couldn’t say enough great things about all the attorneys here, I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Miranda and one of his associates named Sara and they were both very professional and did a great job of helping my cousin through it. If you’re in the San Diego area and need a family or divorce lawyer make sure you go and check out the Miranda Law Group!

I accompanied my friend to meet Tim Miranda, whom was going through a bitter divorce. He had met with a few other attorneys prior to meeting Tim but made the decision to have Mr. Miranda As his attorney to represent him. Mr. Miranda made the process seamless as these type of scenarios can be mentally and emotionally draining. Not only was Mr. Miranda a great attorney but he was also his confidant and friend. I recommend Tim Miranda.

Tim’s a great attorney. He’s available all hours of the day and night. Not only that he also has extensive knowledge of the law. Definitely the best family law attorney in Southern California and his Associate Sara is so awesome and helpful. When my family needed help they were there for us 100%.

I recommend the Miranda Law Group, PC for anyone going through a divorce.
I am glad Brenda was able to help me on a limited scope basis to make sure I responded appropriately. The last thing I wanted was to be defaulted! She was very responsive and took the time to make sure my questions and concerns were addressed. She followed up with me when asap and or emailed me consistently. I loved that they were open late so after work I am still able to see her. If ever, I will go to her in the future.

These people are awesome! Very professional and attentive to details… especially Jylan. She’s good at what she does and trust me, she will be on your side 100%. I love Miranda Law Group! Will definitely refer friends and family.

Tim is an astute attorney and the Miranda Law Group has an excellent reputation for diligence, professionalism, and knowledge.

Miranda Law Group is the best!
Nicole has been extremely helpful with fast response time, excellent advice, and she genuinely cares about her clients. The team has kept me informed about every aspect of the process. On top of all, they treat you like a human and relate to your situation.
Great communication, Extremely knowledgeable, Caring.

Cons**
1. New girls constantly rotating in the office with no experience
2. Over charged/​over contacted/​repeat notifications without change or need to keep contacting clients
3. I paid about $ 14k without even going to the actual hearing. We came to agreement prior and ran out of money. Charged for services I refused or denied.
4. I didn’t appreciate a phone call I recieved informing me if I didn’t pick up my personal belongings they would be destroyed. (Custom made, expensive family photo albums they requested to hold for evidence).
5. Looking back after gaining some experience I’m realizing I never had a chance to even consider fighting for child custody with a move away order. I think I should have been better guided. It was a waste of money.
Pros**
Claudia (Tim’s assistant) was really great and takes her time. She has a heart and very intelligent. She knew my case well. I requested to only have Claudia contact me due to all the inappropriate calls and emails from the other girls. A+for Claudia!
Quick to respond when I was searching for a lawyer. Tim spent a good amount of time with me for my phone consult.
Over all! Save your money and work out things outside of court and lawyers when possible. If you need a lawyer find out if they use interns. Intern means huge extra cost to you for their lack of experience and continuity of services.
Tim is very sharp, quick wit, and professional. I wish he was more upfront with me about my case because I wouldn’t of let it go as far as it did. Time was very honest with me when we would meet face to face. He helped keep the conversation limited and quick to the point which is valued highly when you are being charged at top dollar.
**lessons learned
Dead beat dad’s can be deadbeat dad’s in california. They can be drunks, druggies, you name it and they will still get custody. Move out of state before your baby turns 6 months old. Then start the legal process if needed.
If your baby daddy is not is prison or doesn’t have a criminal record your custody will be pretty much ⁵⁰⁄₅₀.
Good luck!
My ratings would be much higher if I had been advised not to attempt a move away order. My chances of winning were very slim. If the new girls stayed out of the office. Consistency is always better.
Also we tried to fight for my ex to pay a portion of my legal fees. Tim seemed so confident it wouldn’t be a problem. My ex and I share the same career and therefor. I really don’t think that was a great idea either. I should have skipped that part because it largely increased my fees. It requires tons of paperwork and time=$$.

When first faced with my child custody issues I had tried contacting a couple different lawyers only to speak to their assistants.
A friend of mine referred me to Miranda Law Group and said they were very attentive and professional and I wouldn’t have that problem.
I called that day and got a call back from attorney Tim Miranda. We went over my case on the phone and he made me feel more positive about what was to happen and made an appointment to come in the next day. I am so happy I found this law firm. From day one I never felt like just a number. If you want courteous, professional and effective you will not be disappointed.

Tim Miranda helped me right when I was in the middle of a child custody battle. I had hired a lawyer previously and knew right after the first hearing I needed to find a new one.
I searched online for a new lawyer and Tim’s reviews stood out the most.
I called early the next morning and got an immediate response even before the office opened. Claudia set up an appointment for me to meet for a free consultation that same day.
I explained my case to Tim and felt he immediately got it, where I was coming from and what we needed to do next. I had an FCS appointment coming up in two days he counseled me on what I needed to do and say and it made me feel more at ease. I left the office feeling so relieved! Tim is sharp, well spoken and professional.
I had never been through anything like this and wouldn’t wish a family law case on anyone but Tim and his law firm were very helpful and made everything easier and seem more clear.

From the testimonials given by former clients, its clear that Tim Miranda and his supporting staff are successful in handling the legal affairs and administration in painful situations like divorce and in all the matters that accompany its aftermath.
But these testimonials only provide one dimension of Tim and his practice. A little known fact is that Tim’s practice is versatile and dynamic which is a key requirement when these days family and business matters overlap and often do.
Being a client of Miranda Group, I saw that Tim’s ability extends beyond the legal area of divorce to more complicated areas of contracts and business affairs. Tim has provided me with invaluable advice on special business matters that ensured that my small outfit can continue to thrive and withstand the intermittent shocks of legal threats and unfavorable surprises.
So if you are looking for a practice that is agile, smart and effective that can handle both family and business matters, then I’d definitely consider them as an essential personal and professional resource to have on hand.