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    "I highly recommend calling Kathlyn Laraway at Smith Balicki Finn Laraway, LLC. She will get the job done right!"
    She was very professional yet personable, companionate yet firm and took personal ownership of my trouble in her effort to leave no stone unturned in her quest to prevail in my matter.
    - Steve E.
    "My experience with SBFL was top-notch!"
    Attentive, detailed, and willing to go the extra mile for their clients!!
    - Carsten B.
    "I have had a wonderful experience with the Solutions Based Family Law Group"
    I have had a wonderful experience with the Solutions Based Family Law Group. Especially, with my Lawyer Will Taylor and his paralegal Brandi. They both have been a huge help to me during my family law case, which is now finalized. They helped me get through some really tough times. Their support has meant so much to me. They are a good team and I feel they are responsive to the court and very professional and timely in their communications. They also have been responsive and accommodating to my needs. They streamlined the divorce process and kept everyone on the same page in some difficult negotiations. I appreciated them and their problem solving ability. They showed kindness and strength in a somewhat difficult situation. I thank them very much! Sincerely, MJR
    - Monica Robischon
    "I could not be happier with the service he's provided"
    I will forever be grateful for the safety, security and peace that Will Smith and staff have provided
    - Melissae Anderson
    "I am beyond satisfied with my results"
    I am beyond satisfied with my results, and would give my highest recommendation to this firm
    - Sarah Timmons
    "My experience with this firm has been positive from start to finish."
    The knowledge, skill, and compassion this firm shows to their clients is unique.
    - Aaron Marchbanks
    "Will Taylor helped me with a frivolous charge."
    He guided me through a scary process and was able to keep me optimistic and informed about what is going on at every step.
    - Ony N.
    "Will Taylor did a fantastic job handling my divorce."
    The professionalism and utmost respect I was given was paramount to other places I investigated.
    - Shaela H.
    "William Taylor was incredible."
    He resolved my case quickly and professionally. I highly recommend him.
    - Bobby S.
    "William helped my case and highly recommend him."
    They're very professional and trustworthy!
    - Simona H.
    "I had the pleasure of having Ashley Balicki and her team by my side during a difficult post decree case."
    I had the pleasure of having Ashley Balicki and her team by my side during a difficult post decree case.
    Throughout the entire process Ashley was professional, kind, and I feel she truly cared for my family and our situation. She was incredibly responsive, showed extensive knowledge of family law, honest, and also held me accountable for being the best possible co-parent. We had the best outcome for our case and I am so grateful I had her on my side fighting for my family and I. Thank you for helping me navigate this difficult time Ashley!
    - Erica Craven
    "Ashley was very professional"
    Ashley was very professional and thorough in her pursuit to make sure that I was treated fairly in my divorce. I am glad to have her advice during this hardship.
    - Mchael Bronsert
    "Ashley Balicki was amazing during the divorce"
    Ashley Balicki, was amazing during the divorce. Her and Brandi handled my parenting hearing and division of assets. They made good calls and were on top of things. Even though, my ex was very difficult and made every attempt to take everything away from me, including my kids.. All I can say is, worth the money. Thank you Ashley and Brandi for all of your help and understanding during my difficult times.
    - Antonio Ornelas
    "I’m so thankful to have found Bridget Finn and Brandi with SBFL"
    I’m so thankful to have found Bridget Finn and Brandi with SBFL. Bridget is honest, fair, and he my best interest at heart every step of the way. She was the first attorney I’d ever worked with and what I through would be a daunting experience, she made somewhat enjoyable. I found it incredibly valuable that she knew how to navigate the emotional part of divorce. During mediation it was evident she is a well respected and desired attorney in the area!
    - Libby Powell
    "Will Taylor helped me navigate a very difficult time in my life"
    Will Taylor helped me navigate a very difficult time in my life with a high level of professionalism and attention to detail. I highly recommend him and his firm.

    Thanks to his persistent efforts and ability to negotiate (with a less than ideal client), we were able to reach a settlement agreement without having to go to court over a messy breakup/property dispute. He made sure I was covered on all sides of the agreement to avoid present and future issues. That strongly written agreement has helped me many times since, of which I am incredibly thankful.

    Will had excellent communication the whole time, and worked closely with me to make sure I was happy with the ongoing communications and negotiations. He remained incredibly professional and direct, even when my ex would respond with negativity and insults.

    I hope I should not need legal representation any time soon, but if I did I would not hesitate to work with Will and his firm again.
    - Brianna Kreutner
    "Kathlyn Laraway and the team at SBFL are awesome"
    Kathlyn Laraway and the team at SBFL are awesome. Kathlyn is a true professional. She listens carefully to her client, offers sound legal advice relative to the situation at hand, and she retains every detail of what is discussed. If your case is going to trial, her attention to these details, her ability to retain information, and her organization make her the attorney that you want on your side.
    - Bryan Wight
    "Ashley was beyond patient, kind, and explained all steps so I completely understood."
    I chose Ashley as my lawyer for my recent divorce. Everything was "new" to me in regards to whole divorce process. Ashley was beyond patient, kind, and explained all steps so I completely understood. I asked a lot of questions and she always made me feel validated & comfortable. As, I hope to never need her services again, I wouldn't hesitate to contact her for future assistance. Her staff was just as great! Always returned my calls, texts & emails in very timely manner and were willing to help when I needed them.
    - Kamm Lavene
    "I am always appreciate how much he helped me."
    I am always appreciate how much he helped me. I was lucky to meet him.
    - Kiseong Song
    "They did a fantastic job helping me through the process"

    William and Molly represented me during my divorce. They did a fantastic job helping me through the process. I appreciated all their guidance and help.

    - Bonnie Mondgragon
    "William Smith is an amazing attorney."
    William Smith is an amazing attorney. I have used Will on several occasions over the past 8 years. You will not find anyone more knowledgeable in Family Law, thorough, professional, helpful and compassionate. Will is timely, checks in and has a fantastic paralegal to work with. He helped me navigate what I considered a high conflict divorce and I would not use anyone else!
    - Yvonne Coberly
    "My experience with Solution Based Family Law couldn't have been better!"
    My experience with Solution Based Family Law couldn't have been better! Thanks for making this unpleasant time in my life as smooth & seamless as possible!!!
    - Andrew Armand
    "Will Smith is a very knowledgeable and comprehensive attorney"
    Will Smith is a very knowledgeable and comprehensive attorney that works collaboratively with his clients to share the law but is always open to coming up with creative solutions that result in the best outcome for his clients. Will consistently makes himself available and helps quarterback the process in what is typically a very stressful situation for most clients.
    - Shawn Leland
    "I would highly recommend Will Smith for anyone in need of an experienced family law attorney"
    I have worked with William Smith with Solutions Based Family Law on a few occasions now. Initially he helped with my dissolution of marriage and parenting plan, and again more recently with a relocation case. I agreed with my ex-wife on most of the terms of dissolution and Will was able to help negotiate the remaining terms to meet or exceed my expectations. There were times when the situation had me a little irate, but Will was calm and professional and helped me understand the process. His paralegal and the rest of his team have been great to work with as well. During the case for relocation, I was told it wasn't likely to be a favorable outcome but I decided to press on. Will guided me through each of the steps I needed to take and helped me secure an underdog victory. He understood my financial situation and was very reasonable. I would highly recommend Will Smith for anyone in need of an experienced family law attorney.
    - John Simpson
    "Very satisfied with this firm's expertise and handling of my needs!"
    William Taylor handled my case. Very satisfied with this firm's expertise and handling of my needs
    - Mark King
    "Would recommend this Law Firm to anyone!"
    Would recommend this Law Firm to anyone! I've gotten outstanding help from everyone and especially William Taylor!! Thank you for being such amazing lawyers
    - Izzy Jeffcoat
    "In my books she is 200 out of a 100."
    Kathlyn Laraway is a star among stars. She is very knowledgeable, very hard working, kind and is very attentive to the clients needs. She worked on my case and can tell you she is super amazing.

    I am so glad I stuck with her from beginning to the need of my case. Not did she only win my case for me but she blew the case out of the water. In my books she is 200 out of a 100.

    I would also like to commend Molly Damrow for doing such a great job for supporting Kathlyn on my case. She is also a star among stars. I appreciate all the great work
    - George Amoako
    "These folks are a step above, definitely 5 stars from me…!!"
    Very happy with my choice and the service I have and still am receiving!
    These folks are a step above, definitely 5 stars from me…!!
    - Michael Murcin
    "Everyone is responsive and I feel like they care."
    SBFL has been great! Everyone is responsive and I feel like they care.
    - Anne Wintemute
    "Ashley Balicki is worth every penny and much more."
    For several months after I was served with divorce papers, I tried to represent myself. Once I realized that I needed a team, I chose Ashley Balicki and I am so grateful that I did. It was one of the best decision's of my life. Ashley's experience and knowledge ensured we were as prepared as possible for everything. She anticipated my needs and represented my position perfectly without needing much input from me. She is truly a lawyer who wants a great outcome between all parties involved, while still vigorously and expertly defending her client. If you unfortunately find yourself in a position where divorce is inevitable, Ashley Balicki is worth every penny and much more. I will forever be thankful for Ashley and Brandi.
    - Dan Roy
    "From our first phone call I felt that she was extremely genuine and efficient."
    Kathlyn put my mind at ease!! I've been dealing with the courts and fighting for custody for many years and I told myself I didn't need an attorney years ago! I wish I would of found her earlier!! From our first phone call I felt that she was extremely genuine and efficient. She was able to offer me guidance and express my concerns in a way that the judge could understand. THANK YOU!
    - Duly Arellano
    "William kept me focused on the important tasks and goals"
    Nobody going through a divorce is sane. Emotions run high and there's plenty of blame to pass around. William kept me focused on the important tasks and goals and demonstrated knowledge, experience and attention to detail above and beyond. He set clear goals at the start, gave a reasonable estimate of what would need to be done and got to work. William did such a good job of moving the process forward that my Ex was regularly disappointed in her counsel. Even today, 7 days after the court finalized the process, my Ex's lawyer hasn't told her - I had to because William was all over it!
    - John Ballard
    "I couldn't be happier"
    Honestly, I can't thank Will Taylor and Brandi enough for all of their hard work, dedication, communication, and overall being such amazing advocates for me! This has been one of the most stressful times in my entire life and I couldn't be happier with how they used their expertise and knowledge to obtain the best possible outcome! I couldn't be happier with the results, and I don't only consider them friends, but my heroes! Words cannot express my gratitude for these two!
    - Jeremy S.
    "Professionalism and detail"
    I can’t thank Abigail enough for her help. From the very beginning of the process through the completion of my case, the professionalism and detail shown always stood out. She guided me through a very stressful situation and did a great job every step of the way.
    - Thomas M.
    "Professional, strategic, understanding"
    This review is for Bridget Finn, Ashley Balicki and their team at SBFL. I could not be more happy with my choice to hire Bridget to represent me throughout my post-decree modification motions over the past two years. Thanks to her strategic counsel and her adeptness at navigating the legal systems in place, my children are now safe. (Which, imo, is a much tougher outcome to get due to the barriers within our legal system here than it should be - and that means that it’s super important to get counsel you trust to do a good job.) Bridget’s work was absolutely worth every penny, because the wellbeing of my kids was at stake. She was always professional, strategic, understanding, and quick to respond to my many inquiries. When she went out for a few months on leave, Ashley took over my case seamlessly and ensured that I continued to receive the same level of service until Bridget was back. I was continuously impressed with the entire firm. Could not recommend them more highly - again, I feel that I owe them the safety of my children. Thank you SO MUCH, Bridget and team!
    - Amanda
    "Star among stars"
    Kathlyn Laraway is a star among stars. She is very knowledgeable, very hard working, kind and is very attentive to the clients needs. She worked on my case and can tell you she is super amazing. I am so glad I stuck with her from beginning to the need of my case. Not did she only win my case for me but she blew the case out of the water. In my books she is 200 out of a 100. I would also like to commend Molly Damrow for doing such a great job for supporting Kathlyn on my case. She is also a star among stars. I appreciate all the great work
    - George
    "Amazed and so happy"
    I had a family case where Abigail helped me on. Abigail was so involved and so helpful I was amazed and so happy and blessed to have her on my case I couldn’t be any happier with her any question I had she was just a call away always responded my emails thank you Abigail for all your help
    - Juan Sanchez
    "Perfect balance of empathy and professionalism"
    Abigail Asadi provided exceptional service throughout the entire process. From our initial consultation to the final settlement, Abigail exhibited a perfect balance of empathy and professionalism. Her expertise in family law was evident as she navigated complex legal matters with ease, always keeping me informed and involved. Abigail’s dedication to my case was unwavering, and her strategic approach resulted in a favorable outcome. I highly recommend Abigail Asadi to anyone in need of a compassionate and skilled family attorney.
    - Joy Obe
    "Clear and punctual"
    I was referred to Will and the team by a previously satisfied client. They represented me in a pretty unique divorce. Their communication was clear and punctual. Will was direct with our expectations and achieved favorable results. I highly recommend their services. Thank you.
    - Taylor V
    "10/10 would recommend"
    Will Taylor is an amazing lawyer!! RUN to this firm and to Will. He helped me get adequate child support and was incredible throughout the entire process. He’s honest in his billable hours and came to mediation over prepared resulting in a win! 10/10 would recommend working with Will!
    - Allison Immendorf
    "Great and easy to work with"
    Abigail and Ashley were great and easy to work with. I like to ask a lot of questions and go through all possible options. They always answered my questions in a timely matter and helped me consider all options and possible impacts. I worked with Abigail primarily towards the end of my divorce and communication was always clear. My divorce case ended up going my way which obviously improved the experience and has brought a lot of closure and happiness to my daughter and I. Overall, Solutions Based Family Law is a great team and I am grateful for the work Ashely, Abigail, and Brandi put into my case.
    - Drew Johnson
    "I'm grateful"
    Will took my case from another attorney who had been unable to complete the process with me and my divorce. He is very helpful along with his paralegal Brandy they are both amazing! Will's heart is in what he does and you can tell. He has helped me more than you could imagine and I'm grateful that I was able to meet him and his firm.
    - Tomas padilla
    "Very helpful and informative"
    Abigail helped me meet my goals! She was always very helpful and informative. She was sharp and prepared in court which lead to her getting me the best possible outcome!
    - Jose Martinez
    "I felt heard and respected"
    William Smith did a wonderful job with our mediation process. We had tried another firm and had to terminate services midway. William took our case and helped us each reach an amicable and fair outcome. I know I felt heard and respected during the process. He listened to my concerns and was patient with my questions. He also went above and beyond after the process was complete to help us with some final paperwork. If you are looking for a fair mediator that will give you equitable space and time to figure things out, I highly recommend Mr. Smith.
    - Valerie Eddy
    "Knowledge and expertise are unmatched"
    Mr. Smith and Molly Damrow have been extremely attentive and supportive for my unique case. Their knowledge and expertise are unmatched. Highly recommended. Thank you Mr. Smith and Molly Damrow for all of your efforts!
    - Michael Sinclair
    "Truly experts in the field"
    I can’t say enough about Solutions Based Family Law…. In fact, I wish I could give them more stars! Will Taylor and Brandi Muller make an amazing team that not only got justice for me, but got it without the time & cost of going to court (I initially spoke with 3 different attorneys, and Will is the only one that suggested this effective plan of action). They are truly experts in the field of law, & their attention to detail (with appointments strictly via telephone), is mind blowing. They are truly game changers, & I thank them immensely for effecting my life in such a profound & positive way!!
    - Chris Phillips
    "Great and very compassionate"
    Abigail, was great and very compassionate. She walked me thru every step and was able to finalize it quickly. Thank you.
    - Boris
    "Utmost care and kindness"
    I had a wonderful experience at SBFL. I was able to be seen quickly and in person which is what I needed at the time. From there I was treated with the utmost care and kindness during a very difficult time. Abigail Asadi was a wonderful attorney to work with. She is very knowledgable as well as kind and helpful. She handled some tricky situations with my case, and she did it very well. I would highly recommend her and SBFL to anyone needing a great divorce attorney.
    - Emily Hollist
    "Beautiful job"
    We needed to have a very good attorney that can fight to get my child support from a very manipulative ex husband. Abigail worked hard and did a beautiful job dealing with him. We were able to settle and waiting for the child support to come in. Like all attorneys they are pricy but good.
    - Kimberly Gonzales
    "Fought hard for me"
    I had a very positive experience with the team at SBFL, and with Mrs. Laraway and Mrs. Damrow in particular. From the beginning, my worry was that I was walking into the divorce process absolutely clueless of any of my blindspots. I was scared of being taken advantage of because my former partner who handled 80%+ of our finances. I was worried for my future and that of our child. The SBFL team made me feel reassured, not only by their extensive experience with divorce and separations, but also with their attention to detail, and their technical knowledge. But most of all their empathy made the difference. They listened to my numerous questions, they understood where I was coming from, and they didn't let me make further mistakes. And of course when it came to representing me, they were stellar. Our documentation was always filed on time, we were always flexible with any court scheduling and last minute changes, and they made sure I was on my best foot when it came to discussions with the other party. Mrs Laraway gave me sound advice, and fought hard for me to get a more than fair shake. This is not an easy process, and as I am now sitting here trying to rebuild my life, I am grateful for having been given a good footing thanks to my team at SBFL. I will definitely reach out to them should I need support in the future for any law related issues. 5 stars from me!
    - Marvin Anani
    "The BEST!"
    Will Taylor is a BEAST! He handled my case perfectly and I got the outcome I wanted. Will kept me informed of everything so I knew what to expect. Anytime I reached out he made sure I had an answer in a timely matter. Will is extremely prepared and will fight with everything he has for you. Will is the BEST!
    - Rudy Santistevan
    "Helpful, friendly, expedient, and empathetic"
    Kathlyn and Molly were amazing throughout my divorce progress. They were helpful, friendly, expedient, and empathetic. Highly recommend!
    - Matt B
    "Phenomenal"
    Will Taylor and Brandi were phenomenal. I was very impressed by how thorough Will was through each step of my divorce, and he made sure to keep me very well updated throughout the process. Divorce is stressful, but Will and Brandi made the process feel much more manageable.
    - Sarah Gunn
    "Always cared for my needs"
    Thank you so much to Ashley and her team for the support I received during this very difficult time for me and my kids. I was pregnant at the time of filing and had a very complex situation. Ashley always cared for my needs, set realistic expectations and provided sounds advice that helped me through this chapter of my life. I highly recommend Ashley and SBFL!