Julie J. Villalobos

Update: they did not reply to me after two attempts of calling and not until after I emailed and said I will file a complaint with the state bar did they call me back. Ed kept saying he understands where I am coming from but yet will not provide a refund. I was very forthcoming with the informati...on I provided about my situation. I spoke to Mark several times to do my due diligence in making sure this was a right step for me. He reassured me multiple times that I was able to file for bankruptcy and there wouldn’t be an issue. After having only 1 meeting that was 1 1/2 hours long with Ramona and giving them all the information that I gave from the beginning, I decided to pay the $1500.00 retainer fee. Everything seemed fine during the intake all the information was the same from my initial screening from this law firm. Well, after they were able to coerce me into signing and paying the $1500.00 retainer fee the information I provided all of the sudden was an issue and they told me they couldn’t file for 4 more months. So, I had to decide if I wanted to have collection agencies torment me for 4 months or cancel. From talking to Mark, in the beginning before signing, I asked if I decide not to go through with it am I able to be refunded. He said yes, depending on how much work was done. In my mind, all I did was a 1 1/2 hour session and should get some money refunded. That was not the case. I messaged Mark in regards to wanting a refund and he forwarded me to Ed in the billing department and Ed explained I will not be getting a refund since the amount of work was actually $2000 even though my case was abruptly put on hold for 4 months. It’s no wonder attorneys have the stereotypes of being liars, now I know why. I was told one thing and the opposite happened once they received their money. It’s very unfortunate, sad and dishonest. Most people going into bankruptcy probably don’t have $1500 to throw away. If I would have known the very very little time I spent with them would cost me $1500, I wouldn’t have tried with them. It was a frustrating experience.

Don't bother shopping around, She is the best. Didn't know what I was doing and made so many mistakes. She led me by the hand and explained everything till even a dunce like me could understand. She made things work out to my favor and gave a NEW lease on life. p.s. I am not being overly dramat...ic

If i could give them 10 I would. They saved my house, helped me to bankrupt all of my bad debt & saved this 81 year old grandmother of 4 from being homeless!!! Julie, Mark, Julie's brother, Ed, & the whole gang, were, kind & sweet & patient to me, & in many ways I feel I owe my life to them. without ...them I might be dead or homeless. May god bless you oak tree law!!!

We messed up our first Bankruptcy. Had to wait for 6 months to refile Oaktree fixed everything we messed up, put us back on track. Saved our home, fixed our tax issues, got the creditors off our backs. When we went to court they helped us so we would be prepared for the trustee. We are in a 13, so an...ytime we have a question Oaktree is there to answer any question that we have always available. I highly recommend this law group.