Jonathan Baxter Lafrance

Jonathan B. LaFrance is simply extraordinary! Words can’t fully capture how much he’s done for our family. He didn’t just handle our case—he gave us hope, strength, and ultimately brought us back together. For over three years, Jon has been by our side, guiding us every step of the way. From the s...tart, he told us, “We have to walk before we can run,” and that wisdom has carried us through this entire journey. Now, thanks to his dedication, we’re finally running—and it’s all because of him. I also want to shout out his amazing team. To the wonderful ladies who patiently answered my countless calls during moments of stress and uncertainty, thank you for your kindness and support. You’re all incredible, and your compassion never went unnoticed. Jon, we appreciate you more than words can say. You’ve done more than just represent us—you’ve changed our lives. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!

This clown used my name on a review in May 2018 and it definitely wasn’t the real Michael Barnard. I am the real Michael Barnard and he did nothing for my case and didn’t even show up to my sons court hearing. His assistant Emily did 70% of the work and I did 30%. Jon literally did nothing. ...He puts more effort in putting his ponytail in a rubber band than he does for his clients. I’ve left multiple reviews on this clown and he is by far one of the worst lawyers in probably California. He has been known to screw people over, make clients do all the work and double and triple charged them while he makes them think he’s actually working. I would never give him 5 stars and all of his Yelp reviews are current and the truth. Definitely is not someone you should hire and actually do your research on him.

In my opinion and based on my personal experience, Jonathan lacks the skills to problem solve—especially highly contested, highly emotional, complex family law issues. He takes forever to respond to correspondence (if ever) and has every excuse in the book for lack of his performance when he finally ...does respond. He’s late to court and is ill prepared. He goes from calm to heated in a matter of seconds whenever he is confronted with details that don’t support his case. It is also my experience that he overcharges for his time. If you require a family law attorney, look elsewhere and find a professional who is a Certified Family Law Specialist certified by the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists.

I had previously been a client of this attorney for years. My case was not handled professionally AT ALL. Attorney/client privilege was never respected. Acts like he's doing you a bunch of favors yet, in reality won't do a thing for you except charge you through the roof and give you the run around. ...He is very shady and conniving. If you care enough about yourself, your case, your family or your children, than steer clear from this attorney and choose someone more respectable and competent to handle your case and hopefully with more professionalism.

Our lawyer has brought our family back together ! We couldn't thank him enough for what he has done, and what he continues to still do. We have had a case going for a little over three years and Jon has walked with us from the beginning and now were starting to run together. From day one Jon told us ...we got to walk before we could run, and that has defiantly stuck with me the whole time ! I wish there was more that I could do to show you our appreciation, but all's we can do is show you that we appreciate you ! Thanks to the Ladies that have took phone call after phone call when I felt stressed out and felt like there was no way out ! I love you guys so much