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Law Office of Debra A. Smith

Family law attorney in Riverside, CA
Reviews: 26 | Overal Rating: Good
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Thursday 8:30AM–5:30PM
Friday 8:30AM–3PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 8:30AM–5:30PM
Tuesday 8:30AM–5:30PM
Wednesday 8:30AM–5:30PM

Reviews

Review Left On 02/27/2020
David Lee

Debra Smith was the most helpful and professional lawyer handling my recent divorce case from the beginning to the end. Her expert team including William Smith was always available and prompt when I needed them with providing the right strategy and suggestions, successfully communicating with the opposing party, logistics and process serving, help with filing and the many forms. The Smith Law Group made my life much easier in an otherwise difficult time and situation. I can highly recommend Debra to everyone.

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David
Review Left On 02/27/2020
F Baca

Attorney Debra Smith and her office staff is absolutely amazing!!

She didn’t only represent me with my divorce but she also help me obtain a restraining order against my crazy ex boyfriend!

With the help of her investigator we were able to successfully serve my violent ex-boyfriend a copy of my restraining order. I have spent over $800 hiring other people to serve my ex BF and her investigator did it in one day. I couldn’t believe it. Thank you so so much!!! Xo
Review Left On 02/27/2020
Cali Girl

This office fraudulently charged my credit card, and they will not refund the card.
Review Left On 02/27/2020
Jeffrey Ellis

I have used Debra and her team on a few occasions. There are no better hands to be in whether it's family law or criminal cases. I'm always impressed with the outcome.
Review Left On 02/27/2020
Cristell Blanquet

Simply the best thank you so much for all your help during my custody case.
Review Left On 02/27/2020
V

After arriving at the attorney's office, I spoke to her Receptionist (Attorney was out of the office), for about 10 min. Left a $200 deposit and never saw the attorney. I requested a refund. Even went took it to BBB, after which the attorney agreed to give half of my money back. Mind you, I had never laid eyes on the Attorney. She is, obviously to me, running the most unscrupulous business I've ever had the displeasure of patronizing. I do not recommend her at all. Be forewarned.

4/24/18, to this day, still no refund.,
Review Left On 09/27/2019
Anthony Parra

Debra Smith and her team are people you can count on. I want to thank all of you for not not only getting me great results but always being there for me when I needed you. When times get tough, The Smith Law Group get tougher. Best in the business!
Review Left On 09/27/2019
roger ornelas

Ms Debra Smith and William were very professional and went above and beyond to help us. We are very satisfied with their service and would definitely recommend them to others and will use them again if needed. They very very prompt showing up and also informing us of anything we needed to know and answering all of our questions. very happy. Thank you
Review Left On 09/27/2019
Angelica Ochoa

The best!! Finding an attorney isn't always easy especially if you're already in a pickle, with The Smith Law Group you don't have to worry about a thing from start to finish! They have excellent service all around. The staff there is so informative and helpful they really make you feel at ease. Debra is wonderful, she is super friendly, very quick to respond and always on top of everything, she really knows her stuff. Whether you have Debra or William Smith representing you, you are in great hands. It's never a fun thing dealing with the court system, but even the best people get in a jam occasionally. They were able to help me with everything getting me the best results possible without me even having to show up. This really seemed like an "out of sight out of mind" situation for me thanks to the great team they have.
Review Left On 09/27/2019
Jeff Cohan

Debra and William Smith are amazing criminal law attorneys. Why I liked them so much is because they don’t treat you like a client, they treat you like family. When I thought all was lost they fought for me and did what I thought was the impossible and made the greatest outcome possible for me and my family. Debra and William truly are life savers and if you want the best, these guys bring top notch service and make you feel at ease every step of the way. Thank you Debra and William for everything, also I want to thank your office staff for always being available and extremely helpful when needed.
Review Left On 09/27/2019
Veronica Verduzco

Smith Law Group is a great law firm. I cannot recommend them highly enough! They represented a family member and worked diligently towards a favorable outcome. I firmly believe that no other law firm could have accomplished the positive outcome of the case. "You get what you pay for." They are worth every penny. We are extremely pleased with the great customer service experience from the staff!!
Review Left On 09/27/2019
Ashley Martinez

I could not have asked for a better outcome for my case. Both Debra and Will were extremely knowledgeable and were amazing in court. I am so grateful for them and the entire staff. I had the best team behind me every step of the way.
Review Left On 09/27/2019
Lacey Jackson

I have not needed criminal defense before. I am a corporate officer in a large company - a professional - and could not really afford to have a criminal charge on my record. Mr. William Smith is as-advertised: a gung-ho, take-no-prisoners advocate on your behalf. Talk about going the extra mile. This man has constantly amazed me in terms of his price and the services rendered for the price. Went far beyond the scope of work we originally agreed upon. Mr. Smith is an excellent communicator, very knowledgeable, and very aggressive--on your behalf. While I did not enjoy participating in the criminal process, it did turn out OK for me and he was there at every step of the way - fantastic customer service. Mr. Smith is a genuine, stand-up gentleman. Also, a BIG Thank you to Attorney Debra Smith and her support staff.
Review Left On 09/27/2019
Mattthew Lee

Overall I was pleased with the results of my divorce case. The entire office at Debra Smith Family Law truly care about their clients. Luckily for me, I was paired up with an amazing team with Debra Smith and her Investigations staff helping all the way! If you happen to hire her you’ll be in great hands. William Smith is great too. Thank you Mary, William, Suzy, and the rest of the staff.
Review Left On 09/27/2019
Flor Baca

Exceptional law firm. I was referred to her by a private investigator. Debra Smith is an elite five star aggressive attorney. Her representation was impeccable. I'm very please with my outcome. It was a very stressful and strenuous process however now I can move on with my life and start dating again. Thank you to her investigations/ support staff, for their hard work, dedication and great customer service.
I encourage anyone who is dealing with domestic violence, divorce and restraining orders to consult with this law firm. I made the right choice. Don't waste your money someplace else.
Review Left On 07/27/2019
carlos salinas

I’m still being with these firm. I already paid 4.500 and they did not nothing good for me. They never call me to see how was my case so means I paid for their expenses and that’s it.
Review Left On 02/27/2017
Kristen Lee

This firm is, simply put, a nightmare. Go ahead and hire them if you like paying a large sum of money for being placed in harm's way. My case was never taken seriously and was immediately sloughed off to a paralegal. My legal documents had errors, including even my request for a fee waiver, so that even after finally being able to rid myself of this firm, I couldn't even use the original documents and had to pay someone else to completely begin my divorce all over again.

You will read their website and believe that they sympathize and specialize in domestic violence cases, that you will be protected and taken seriously. From the start, I was told I didn't require a restraining order. I had to put my divorce on hold one time for the sake of my own safety. When I called the firm to let them know that I was ready to continue with the divorce and was headed to a domestic violence shelter, Debra was put on the phone with me for the first time. I was urged to stay in my home, and told that my ex would be kept away from the residence. At the time, I was not informed that this would be a lengthy process and that I would not be safe during this time. Not only that, I had to email and then phone several times just to have my ex served. Finally, I emailed both Debra and the paralegal and the paralegal called me and agreed to mail the court papers to my ex. That is when the real fun began for me and my two children. My ex decided to put himself on disability and I was held in my home against my will for six excruciating months. My situation became so dire that I had my daughter report us to the school authorities and we were able to finally have my ex removed from the home. I have no doubt had a few more months gone by, I would not have survived. I then went on to file my own restraining order while struggling to rid myself of being represented by this firm. My children and I have all been diagnosed with PTSD since this time.

I paid a $5,000 retainer fee for their "services". Nearly a year later, I am still struggling to get the portion of it back that wasn't used on their dangerous counsel. I cannot urge you strongly enough to avoid this firm. Please keep yourself and your children safe and find someone who really cares about your situation.
Review Left On 02/27/2017
Tim Plunkett

Attorney Debra Smith is a very caring and compassionate person, and she fights hard to get the best possible outcomes for her clients.
Review Left On 02/27/2017
Eric Petrus

It is with much thanks to the Law Firm of Debra Smith for their professionalism as well as courtesy, efforts, and attention to the sincere welfare of children. Upon signing a retainer agreement with this Law Firm, we had the privilege to meet with William Smith who extended a first meeting into a full understanding of our child custody case involving CPS and the Juvenile Courts. Understanding William Smith is son of Debra Smith, we were surprised that we obtained not one attorney but a "Legal Eagle Team" who put together a strategy of offense, diligence, and tenacity combined with years of knowledge as well as the multi-talented and experienced paralegal, Suzanne. I will say that the Riverside Family Court System is one where you need to have a full understanding of the personalities involved which Debra, William, & Suzanne obviously have an advantage with years of court & trial experience. Debra Smith is also an Author of several published books on "Family Abuse" which is entitled appropriately..."Had Enough" which is well worth the reading. Before you spend hours on researching a qualified Family Law Firm, a word to the wise, invest your time wisely and consult with the Law Offices of Debra A. Smith first.
Review Left On 02/27/2017
Gloria Ramirez

If you're going through family issues for which you need an attorney, look no further. Sadly, I've needed Debra's services repeatedly. We won EVERY single time. I kept all of my property and didn't have to pay alimony. Now that's a win!....
Review Left On 02/27/2016
Amanda Lynch

Debra Smith has represented me in my ongoing custody and visitation issues and has been such a great help to me. When I initially retained her office I was feeling very nervous and confused about the whole process. She really reassured me with her knowledge of family law and I left her office feeling relieved knowing that I had her representation. Her office staff was very helpful and available to answer any questions I had about my case. Ms. Smith has now appeared in court twice for me, once for custody and visitation and in helping me get a restraining order. Both hearings went very well thanks to her. She really took the worries of the legal process away, so that I was able to focus on moving on with my life after divorce. I would recommend her to anyone with a family law case.
Review Left On 02/27/2016
Cynthia Acosta

In my opinion, I feel I got the worse service with this attorney. It took forever to get a return call, I may have been charged for time spent on hold after calling them so many times, paperwork took months to complete, paperwork that I did received had wrong case information on it, and it took days to get responses to my questions. I don't know if you are supposed to get charged for talking to anyone other that the attorney, but I did. The list could go on but I don't want to waste any more time. I would think twice before going with this attorney... divorce is hard enough.
Review Left On 02/27/2015
Jessica Gomez

After looking for a great attorney to represent me in my divorce case, I came to the right place. Hired Attorney Smith to handle my Divorce, she was very upfront and told me exactly what I wanted to hear. The staff was awesome and very helpful. I am now divorced thank you so much for everything Attorney Smith and Staff. I can finally live my life in peace..
Review Left On 02/27/2015
JOHN B.

Debra A Smith is extremely talented in her profession. Superior knowledge and compassion are her two most noticeable skills. And that makes a complete, worry free transition through a very difficult time! Family law is so emotional and to have a Lawyer like Debra A Smith in your corner, you can put this chapter in your life behind you so much faster and with a lot less stress. Thank you Ms Smith.
Review Left On 02/27/2014
S⃟a⃟r⃟a⃟h⃟ Vierra

Ms. Smith is the best attorney I have ever met. She is very down to earth and a real sweet woman. The office staff is very friendly and helpful. Ms. Smith tells you like it is and skips all the waste of time/money junk that other attorneys seem to do on purpose to get more $$$. Nope not Ms. Smith! She was very reasonable with her fees and lived up to her word when I talked to her my first time during my consultation. She maintained great communication and kicked but in court! I would definitely recommend her to anyone that wants a GREAT attorney.
Review Left On 02/27/2014
Jessica Brown

Debra is an amazing attorney. We had court yesterday and I feel like a small sense of justice has finally been given to me. She was amazing, like a lion tamer. I am very lucky to have found her as my attorney and to represent me in this awful matter. Her staff is great, very personable and friendly. I would HIGHLY recommend Debra to anyone looking for a top notch Family Law Attorney!

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