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Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2019

I strongly endorse Mr. Lastra

I choose Mr. Lastra because of his reputation in being a skilled and well-respected lawyer. My divorce case was unique and he was able to offer me the best options in moving forward. Once my complaint was filed, Mr. Lastra and his assistants pretty much took care of the legal proceedings and brough...t a smooth closure to my case. Yes, my case did end up in a trail. Mr. Lastra’s performance before the Judge was superb. He was well prepared and organized; most importantly, he conveyed the right message and presented the judge with the best pieces of evidence in winning my case. I found Mr. Lastra’s advices realistic. Because he was transparent in communicating his roles and responsibilities, I was able to trust him in handling my case. I would definitely recommend Mr. Lastra for his expertise in Family Law and for being an eloquent trail lawyer.

Carlos Lastra

Replied last January 13, 2019

I value your thoughts on the work I do as a Trial Attorney who practices Family Law. I have dedicated my career to honing and fine tuning the trial skills taught to me by some of the finest trial attorneys in our country throughout 25 years of trial work. Thank you for your review.

Posted by Gene | January 13, 2019

Awesome! Glad he was on my side!

Mr. Lastra truly is a "super lawyer!" He successfully navigated me through the most difficult and challenging year of my life. His expert legal advice came in handy at certain phases of the process, especially when my ex blind-sided me and abruptly deserted me and moved to California. Her intent t...o establish residency there, and pursue lifetime alimony, was squashed by him. He and his legal team then prepared me for mediation, and if necessary, divorce court. Opposing counsel delayed the separation agreement process for seven months, much to my dismay. In the end, our divorce was settled in mediation, thanks largely to Carlos Lastra. I owe him a lot, and I would highly recommend him to clients in need.

Carlos Lastra

Replied last January 13, 2019

Thank you Gene. I was very pleased to have squashed the California divorce proceeding and got you a separation agreement you rightly deserved. I was glad to know that you are doing very well.

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2019

Superb attorney; Highly recommended

I hired Mr. Lastra about two years ago to handle my divorce case. My divorce was an amicable one after a long marriage and my main concern was to go through the whole process with grace and dignity, and in a manner that would be least painful for me and my wife. I assume most attorneys are used to ...dealing with contentious divorce, and since he is the first attorney that I have ever dealt with, I was not really sure what to expect. I found him extremely knowledgeable and up to date in divorce laws, property division matters, and child custody issues. More importantly, he understood my sensitivity and desire to go through the process honorably, professionally, and in a low key manner. He was always available for consultation and communicated back promptly. He articulated my case very well in the courthouse and my divorce proceedings were successfully completed recently. Mr. Lastra is also very knowledgeable in dealing with post-divorce court orders that can be quite complicated to follow through without proper legal counsel and he has provided me with excellent advice in these matters as well. As a bonus, he and his clients are well supported by a highly professional, helpful, and very courteous office staff. Mr. Carlos Lastra is a superb attorney and I whole heartedly recommend him to anyone with divorce matters.

Carlos Lastra

Replied last January 13, 2019

At the end of the day, its the client's case and I am very sensitive to that. So the client's goals, including the manner and means by which the case will be pursued, are paramount. I am glad to hear that I was able to meet yours. Best to you.

Posted by karen | January 13, 2019

Peace of mind

My husband and I came to Mr Lastra with a complicated child custody case. Mr Lastra was thorough, sensitive and very effective in solving our case in a very timely manner. What could have been a very traumatic time in our lives, Carlos Lastra finally gave our family peace of mind.

Carlos Lastra

Replied last January 13, 2019

Thank you Karen for working with me to get through your complicated custody case. Peace of mind is such an important part of a successful outcome. I am pleased to know that you have that again. I wish you the best.

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2019

Mr. Lastra's vast experience made him the right choice to represent my case

Mr. Lastra and his team performed an outstanding job at representing my interests and achieving a favorable outcome in both divorce and custody matters. Mr. Lastra is extremely successful at leveraging his knowledge, experience and contacts to achieve positive results for his clients. I would highl...y recommend him.

Carlos Lastra

Replied last January 13, 2019

I truly value your time in posting this review and acknowledging our efforts in securing a good result. Thanks so much.

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