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Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fraud

I was represented by Tarman's firm when he and Attorney Bobby Shamulian had a partnership several years ago. I was promised no jail time after consultation. Come to find out during my case, Kirk and Bobby had separated and split and Bobby was the one who initially took my case. I assumed once Bob...by left, all the cases were dumped onto Kirk to represent. Kirk did not make me feel like he had my back. I spend $10k to retain their services and I felt like I would have been better off with a public defender since I felt more pressured to take the deal. At one court hearing, a lot of people were waiting in the lobby before they let people in the court room, and to my surprise, Kirk was representing %80 of the families there that day. He literally walked down one by one, as if we were in a line, to each of us saying hello and updates relevant to our individual cases. That demonstrated to me that he had more clients than he can handle, regardless if he had Associated Attorneys or not. They took my money and failed on his firms' promise to me that was discussed at my initial consultation.

Kirk Tarman

Replied last February 13, 2025

It is unfortunate to receive this review, as my business partner and I went our separate ways six years ago. I take great pride in my 25 years of legal service and the reputation I have built. If we only handled your case once, it was most likely due to a dismissal. I do not recall a situation like yours, but if 80% of the families present on your court day were there because of me, that speaks volumes about the trust placed in my firm. I continue to receive referrals from families and even District Attorneys who trust me to represent their clients. As always, we take client feedback very seriously and are committed to providing the best defense possible. However, after reviewing our records, we do not have any record of working with you. Best of luck.

Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing

Kirk Tarman is absolutely the best! I can't express how grateful I am to him and everyone in his office for the incredible job they did on my case. I had been publicly, professionally and personally humiliated. Yet, even at times when things seemed the bleakest Kirk was always there fighting for m...e. Kirk was able to take a false allegation and systematically expose it and prove my innocence. Throughout the entire process Kirk was calm and even keeled, even when I was a basket case. He was available when I needed him, he answered all my questions honestly and gave it to me straight with no BS. If you're looking for a great attorney who will fight for you, who's honest and straightforward, I would highly recommend Kirk Tarman!

Posted by Neckole | August 10, 2015

Professionalism

Thank you for your immediate attention to our case. Your office made us feel like we were your only clients. You explained everything so concise and articulated it was amazing. Your staff was always very attentive to our concerns and questions at every turn. The case went exactly as you said it w...ould! Thank you to you, your partner and the whole team!

Posted by Larry | July 30, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Best Law Firm Around

I had the extreme good fortune of retaining the services of Tarman and Shamuilian. My situation was two cases . One was 18 years old it was a speeding ticket that was never resolved and had a warrant for my arrest $1700 dollars on it. . The other was a DUI that was 11 years old which I did not finish... the classes on and my probation had been revoked . I explained the situation to Kirk & Bobby and they Guaranteed me they could get the cases dismissed and likely shorten my DUI classes . I quickly retained their services . The flat fee was both affordable and well worth every penny. I could have been facing jail time on these two cases. Well long story short. Bobby & Kirk were able to get both cases dismissed as they promised as well as get all fines and penalties dismissed and no classes needed at all . The matters were resolved . And I couldn't be happier. I am a free man with out worry. Thanks again Bobby & Kirk

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Great experience from beginning to end

I was arrested for disorderly conduct (public intoxication) in San Bernardino County and really did not want a misdemeanor on my record. After reading several lawyer reviews online, I called Kirk Tarman and he asked me to come into his office. During our initial meeting, Kirk really listened to my ...story, understood what I wanted, said I had a strong case and made me feel very confident that we would get the result I wanted. The staff at his office was very helpful and informative throughout the process, and Kirk ended up getting my charge reduced to an infraction during pre-trial - just like he said he would. During the months leading up to my arraignment, I was very nervous and called the office for an update. One of their other lawyers Bobby called me to give me an update of the process and set my mind at ease. These guys are professional, confident, know their stuff - and they are good people. Thanks Kirk!

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