Thomas D Sands

Thomas D Sands

also known as The Sands Law Group, APLC

3.7
Rating: 4.0

Licensed for 14 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt ... +2 more

205 S Broadway, Suite 608, Los Angeles, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
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About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

There are two main areas of family law: Paternity Actions and Dissolution of Marriage Actions. Over 95% of parties involved in a family law dispute enter the Court system without legal representation.

14 years

50%
Family 44%

There are two main areas of family law: Paternity Actions and Dissolution of Marriage Actions. Over 95% of parties involved in a family law dispute enter the Court system without legal representation.

14 years

44%
Bankruptcy and Debt 2%

The word bankruptcy has the unfortunate stigma of being something negative. It really is a way to push the restart button and begin rebuilding yourself to financial freedom and independence.

14 years

2%
Criminal Defense 2%

It is crucial to choose the right attorney in difficult times, especially when your freedom is at stake. The Sands Law Group is experienced to defend and fight for your rights and liberty. We offer payment plans:

14 years

2%
Landlord or Tenant 2%

Has your tenant has stopped paying rent? Has your landlord refused to make necessary repairs to your unit? Who is in the right? What can I do? Call Today

14 years

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-50%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Licensed in Hawaii for 13 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2012

Suspended - Discipline

Location

The Sands Law Group, APLC

205 S Broadway, Suite 608, Los Angeles, CA, 90012

The Sands Law Group, APLC - San Bernardino Office

473 E. Carnegie Dr #200, San Bernardino, CA, 92408

The Sands Law Group, APLC - Sacramento Office

333 University Avenue - Suite 200, Sacramento, CA, 95825

The Sands Law Group, APLC - San Diego Office

4660 La Jolla Village Dr, Suite 100 - 6070, San Diego, CA, 92122

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Thomas D Sands's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Yvette | July 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worst service overall

The worst thing I did was hiring them. Do your research before and make sure to read everything they send you. They didn't help at all. They charged me and I spoke with a few people about my case. They were nice in the beginning . Thomas is so rude . He was supposed to contact me and never did. He go...t upset and told me if I was happy with the service to look else where. I should have! Very unprofessional!!! I was always email them to get answers and they would delay so much on responding back. They never set up a court hearing or settle anything for me. It was a waste of time and money to deal with them. I took my original tax documents so they can scan my stuff and they shred them. Seriously save your money ! Don't make business with these people. I should have read the reviews. I also I asked for a itemized bill of what they charged and they came out with an excused. I am providing screenshot of the conversation we had. They never physically went to any of my hearings. The 1st one they were supposed to go they never contact to me to let me know they were doing it threw the "phone". They never requested any hearing after the ones I originally had. I asked multiple times and they never did anything about it. They seemed bother everytime I called. Why lie to clients and telling them you would walk them threw the whole process whe. You didn't? You guys are just fraud and take money from innocent people. Super rude service overall. I wouldn't never recommend this place to anyone

Thomas Sands

Replied last August 9, 2024

Yvette, on behalf of The Sands Law Group, please accept our sincere apology for any miscommunication that may have occured while working with our law firm. Please feel free to reach out to us at your convenience to speak about your experience so that we might have the opportunity to rectify any concerns you may have.

Posted by anonymous | June 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer in town

Thomas and his team went above and beyond to help me start my business. They took care of everything and I didn’t have to worry about any regulations or deadlines. I will keep using his services for my contracts

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

to date amazing although mat not be affordable to hire

Mr Sands spent about 1/2 an evening on line helping me with questions I had regarding debt settlement. Then again responded frequently in the next few days to my questions with alot of patience, there online as Im really worried about my situation. Am not sure it will be affordable with him handli...ng as we are not sure what kind of payment plans attornies handle with credit companies compared to debt settlement programs out there, will soon find out. Hoping he's the 1 to help , will know later in upcoming conversation. If not it seems to ne whoever gets his caring compassionate help is lucky. His fee arrangements are fair and pretty amazingly kind for those of us I financial stress..nice man!

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Thomas D Sands's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jacob Seropian

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Thomas Sands as a premier bankruptcy attorney. I've known Thomas for a long time, and I know his tenacity for his clients is unmatched. He is also a great general civil litigation attorney, and has broad experience in many practice areas."

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Arsalan Hayatdavoodi

Litigation lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thomas is a very personable and determined attorney. He always strives to provide his clients with the best outcome possible. He also has significant experience with trials and litigation tactics, which would make him unique in his field."

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Experience

Rating:  4.0 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2021

updated on 07/07/2022

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2023

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2023

Litigator of the Year, American Institute of Trial Lawyers

2023

Lawyer of the Year, American Institute of Legal Professionals

2023

Law Firm of the Year, American Institute of Legal Professionals

Education

N/A

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

N/A

Sacred Heart Univ

Languages

English

French

Arabic

Hebrew

Spanish

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