Law Office of Manuel Eli Gonzalez

Worst attorney I have ever encountered. My litigation is still ongoing, have counseled my case the worst way possible. Did not study the case and understand it properly. As if that is enough, just requested to be released as my counselor without any communication in midst of the lawsuit. Charged me almost $6000 up until this point and left high and dry in much more difficult position. Works with a paralegal that has been disbarred from practicing law. She has been my point of contact, she has been ghosting me for the last month. Found out I was being left through court record search. No explanation, no communication, nothing. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND STAY AWAY!!!!

DO NOT hire Attorney Manuel to handle any of your cases. My mother acted upon a panic when she was informed she might loose her granddaughter after having guardianship for nearly 5 years. My mother found Attorney Manuel in a Spanish magazine...Long story short my mother signed a civil retainer with the attorney and paid $1,500 cash (conveniently there's a B of A near by...). At no time during the consultation/initial meeting was my mother explained the terms and conditions of the retainer agreement (i.e, fees). My mother was told Pamela the receptionist/ possible paralegal was going to call her that evening to get more information about the Probate case, but Pamela failed to do so. The very next day my mother called the Attorneys office to tell them she didn't want to move forward with them. The attorney took my mother's indecisiveness as a hire and unbeknownst to her, she was charged $375 and an additional $187.50 for half hour of work they claim that they did, only returning $937.00. My mother along with my sister & I went to the attorneys office Friday to get an explanation of the unnecessary fees and let me tell you, the employees at this office are incompetent as they were unable to give us a good explanation. The male receptionist had the audacity to say the attorney was at court when we saw the attorney walk into the office via rear door and immediately walked back out as we were trying to get an explanation about the fees....a lot of red flags here... Keep in mind this attorney faced disciplinary action in 2007/2008. Search the State Bar Court of California case for further. A compassionate Attorney won't take advantage of your situation after you told him you are low income. Please look elsewhere for a reputable Attorney.

So grateful I found this law office, I was in a real pickle and Eli worked hard to help me win my case. From the first time I called til when my case was settled was such a breeze and he guided me through every step. Thank you for everything!

Do not hire this Lawyer !! , I had him recommended hired him for $5,000 out of panic and rush , on the day of the court date he did not speak for me, he couldn't even find the evidence or know what my case was about , he didn't even try and his paralegal Ana Alvarez is a liar upon arrival she told me she was also going to handle an immigration service for $1000 and when I asked she said to my face "we don't do that here " if I could go back in time I would've never stepped into this office I have talked with other lawyers and with all the evidence I had I could have won the whole case but Eli didn't even care to study this case when I arrived on court date he was like "so what happened " even tho I had been in constant communication with his paralegal for 3 months , it is unbelievable at how better off I could have been representing myself , thank you Eli for jeopardizing my sons custody and charging me for the bare minimum, also I have tried to reach your office for a month but no call back and his assistants never know where he is at or don't even answer your calls I repeat stay away from this place .

Great service, attorney Gonzalez is knowledgeable and honest.