I feel like I got scammed. To start off, this woman claims she speaks Spanish, she doesn't. My mother hired her for her divorce thinking she would have a lawyer... read more she could communicate with but instead Marisa sends her to speak with her secretary.. My mom is paying to speak to a lawyer and is given a secretary. Second, my mother's divorce has been "in the process" for two years now. This is a fairly simple divorce with no minor children involved, this should have been resolved by now. This woman does bare minimum if anything at all and explains nothing to her client. When the client asks questions she acts annoyed and rudely responds. Ridiculously unprofessional. I wasted my time and money .. i hope everyone stays away from this joke of a lawyer.

  Marisa was professional and always answered my emails timely. The process went smoothly and I felt she really listened to my concerns and addressed them appropriately.

  Wow, wow, wow! I have nothing but great things to say about working with Broaden Law, and specifically Marisa. She was so helpful AND VERY RESPONSIVE in answering any questions... read more I had. We were on a time crunch and I really appreciated her working hard to make sure everything was set and ready in time. I have dealt with other firms before and, if I do say so, this will be your first and last stop! Thank you Marisa!

  Responsive: From the start, Marisa and her team were very responsive. From the consultation to even after my hearings, they never let a question or concern slip by. Broaden Law... read more was always willing to answer my questions promptly whether by email or phone.

Honesty: Gleaning from the firm's previous family law cases and experience, Broaden Law will give you direct answers and won't try to entice you with things you want to hear. They'll throw your reality at you and provide you with all possible outcomes. They're not there to try and squeeze you out of every cent either. I had funds remaining and they appropriately returned what was left over by sending me a check. I know the very first attorney I hired before Broaden Law would not have applied the same integrity.

Empathy: I was assigned Vanessa as my attorney going into my hearings. Right from the start and throughout the entire duration of my case, Marisa and Vanessa listened fervently to my situation. Even though my situation may seem like a dime-a-dozen, I never felt they treated my case trivially. Vanessa represented me well during my hearings and also guided me thoroughly in a hearing where I represented myself.

I appreciated the firm's dedication to their clients. I know they handle cases from a full spectrum of situations but I felt just as important as other clients with more complicated matters. I value diversity in every organization because it gives me a sense of trust. Broaden Law's foundation is set on diversity as evident of their staff that covers all shades, gender, and breadth of experience.

  From start to finish they were amazing! I had a complicated divorce and they made sure I felt comfortable and had all my questions answered! Great communication and made everything... read more go smoothly, if I could rate a higher rating I would .

  If you are facing the prospect of an exceptionally harrowing divorce, Broaden Law  knows how to handle the most difficult cases.   Attorney Marisa Nahale helped me to negotiate the... read more terms of a near-impossible marital settlement agreement with an officially-diagnosed, histrionic- narcissist.  I was able to walk away from an abusive marriage  with full custody of my children,  financial safety, and the peace of mind that I was receiving justice.  I also want thank Desteny, Vanessa and Alejandra for always "getting it" and showing support.  This business has got a good thing going!  Thank you for being there every step of the way!

  I called Broaden Law office and spoke with Desteny. I had a great first impression as she helped me make a same day appointment to speak with an attorney. It... read more was my first time consulting with someone in regards to restraining orders. I spoke with Marisa who I was referred to by a family member and she was extremely helpful and transparent with my inquiry. Her amount of knowledge helped me understand the information and the process. She helped me make a strong decision of what my next steps would be in my situation, with confidence. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, genuine, and great attorney, I recommend working with Marisa and her team!

  I had the pleasure of working with Marisa and what I really appreciated about her was she was straight to the point. She always gave me her her honest opinion... read more with absolutely  no sugar coating. I originally reached out to her when I needed assistance with family court. After discussing my case with her she thought I could appear on my own. Which I did and it turned out great. A year later I reached out to her again as I wanted to go back to modify my court order. She helped me through the entire process and prepped me for court. She made me feel confident and comfortable with appearing in front of the judge on my own the second time around. She didn't just try and take my money as another attorney  previously did (not associated with Broaden Law). If your looking for a good attorney I recommend Marisa all the way.

  I would like to thank Marisa, Sara, Desteny and the rest of the Broaden Law team for helping me get through one of the most difficult times in my life.... read more It wasn't smooth, easy, painless, cheap nor quick, things definitely did not go perfect, but in the end they did the best they could for what ended up being to my surprise a contentious and complicated situation. For those of you reading this please be encouraged to know that once you get past whatever led you to look for legal assistance that life does get better, much better, just hang in there and get through it, you will survive. Best of luck to you all.

  I won't go into personal details, but I just wanted to take the time to show appreciated for Marisa and the team. They helped me out big time with a... read more family law case several years ago. I actually called in a few weeks ago to get information on a separate issue and they remembered me immediately. I would recommend her to anybody in need of family law help. Thanks Marisa and team!

  I have never had to get a lawyer before and am SO happy I found Broaden Law! Vanessa Jimenez-Browne helped me through my child custody and made the process as... read more smooth possible. She explained, in detail, the steps and how to make the best decision for our child. Any questions or concerns I had, she responded to quickly and has taken a huge weight off my shoulders. I 100% recommend this office!

  I have to say this law firm is amazing and affordable. Vanessa took excellent care of my case. Was very thorough, kind, professional, and made my frustrations completely go away.... read more She is such an awesome attorney. I had a family law case that needed the attention of an attorney and she pulled through entirely. Made my custody battle go smooth. I am so pleased with you guys!!! In the end we were able to reach an agreement and we left happy for once. Thank you so much for everything you have done and making sure my family had what the needed. Will reach out if i ever need help again and will definitely spread the word if ever asked about a great attorney. You all are rockstars!!! Thank you again!

  I would absolutely recommend Marisa and her team at Broaden Law. She was very professional, knowledgeable, and empathetic. She gives you the best legal advice and options.   She's assertive... read more and gets the job done! Financially she is very reasonable and will not take advantage of you in your time of need. Speaking from experience, I went through a long drawn out divorce were I was completely taken advantage of financially, and in the end I was still not divorced. I literally hired Marisa to represent me and she had everything completed for my divorce in two months. Thank you so much Marisa and Desteny for all your hard work. I appreciate everything so much!

  I had received a free consultation with a lawyer there unfortunately it seemed she was more concerned about her license being taken away for malpractice rather then hearing my questions... read more and concerns regarding my child custody case. she explained that if I missed gaps in my story or background she would be liable to loose her license. ive had other consultations trying to find the best lawyer for my case and they though this was a simple situation and she thought my case was too complicated and messy to handle. its possible she's a new lawyer and maybe that's why she was scared of my case. any who I've decided to go with someone else.

  I am very grateful to have found Marisa and the team at Broaden Law (Desteny J. and John S. were amazing too!) to carry out various legal proceedings on my... read more behalf.  Marisa's advice and counsel was always on point and given with empathy.  It made a difficult process significantly less so. I highly recommend their expertise and service.

  Thank you to Marisa and staff!! Each time I have contacted them regarding my case, they have been attentive and compassionate.  Their honesty regarding my case and my next steps... read more is most appreciative and certainly a reason to reach out in the future when and if I'm in need of assistance.  I highly recommend them to anyone having to go through the legal process when it comes to their children.  I found comfort and trust in what Marisa advises.  Again, thank you to them all!!

  Highly recommend!! I contacted them after the attorney I used a few years ago (who didn't win my case) wanted to charge me 5k just for the retainer. Vanessa was... read more amazing and made me feel comfortable about everything. She was very knowledgeable, understanding and explained everything. She answered my emails even at 10/11p.m.  She did great dealing with the opposing attorney and was awesome in court!!! I have zero complaints and am so grateful I found them. The last thing you need during a stressful and emotional court battle is ridiculous attorney fees or an incompetent or uncaring attorney. You can not go wrong with Broaden Law!!!

  I contacted Broaden Law Group on Friday, 7/27/18 and several other firms, needing representation at a meeting on Wednesday, 8/1/18.  Naima contacted me that same day.  They were the only... read more ones willing to help me and I am so thankful they did.  Naima and her colleague Sara both called me to gather the pertinent details regarding my case.  They worked tirelessly through the weekend to draft a complaint to present to opposing counsel on Wednesday. I needed a lawyer who would be strong and professional under extreme duress and I definitely got it!  Naima presented herself with style and grace even while being yelled at by the opposition.  She and Sara always responded to my emails and text messages promptly.  It was evident from the start that Naima is completely dedicated to her clients.  If you need a lawyer who will fight for you like they would fight for themselves, Broaden Law is your firm.  If I ever need counsel in the San Diego area again, this will be the ONLY firm I will call!  Thank you ladies for being there for me when I needed you most!

  Marisa helped me a lot ! she is an amazing lawyer , you feel like family they really treat you as a person and not as a paychek. DONT HESITATE GO THERE!

  They are wonderful. I loved Vanessa, she was a great attorney and helped me settle my child custody/support dispute purely satisfied. I definitely recommend this practice if you're looking for... read more a family law attorney. They care and help you get what you're entitled to. I appreciated her advice and made me feel good about the outcome. I would give this practice more stars, but only 5 was available. Thank you Vanessa and Marisa for all your help.

The receptionist is also very pleasant and friendly as well.