Harmony Catrina Alves

Harmony Catrina Alves

4.7
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 11 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Family

120 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA

About Harmony

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 50%

divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, spousal support, domestic violence, restraining orders, guardianship, conservatorship

50%
Personal Injury 50%

car accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, premises liability, dangerous and defective products

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 11 years

State: California

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

MKH Accident Attorneys

120 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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Harmony Catrina Alves's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Alex | January 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Lifesaver!

After having the worst experiences with family law attorneys in the past, Ms. Alves has been the only attorney that could out me on the path to seeing my son after being crushed in the courtroom for 7 years. I am a very straightforward shooter, as is she and was able to effectively illuminate many of... the inconsistencies used against me in the past. Harmony took the time to understand me and the complex situation I was in with my child and his mother, and set realistic expectations ever step of the way. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing assistance in the courtroom!!!

Posted by Ralph | August 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great Family Law Lawyer

I hired Harmony back in February of 2021 cause my ex wife refused to allow me to see my kids. I’m a father of 3 beautiful girls and my ex wife refused to let me see my kids, Ms Alves worked hard for me to be able to see my kids. It was a battle but now I’m able to finally see my kids. If your a fathe...r and are being denied access to your kids hire Harmony she’s a life saver who truly cares about her clients.

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Respect Law & Code. Knows her !@#$.

I started working with Harmony in January of this year, our case is ongoing. Before hiring Harmony Firm... I was the person thinking, "I got this". I will prepare all my docs and subpoenas. I will be my own money-sucking attorney. Really! But, experiencing the emotions of filing a missing person r...eport to International kidding, my 2nd round of false allegations of domestic violence, and to me most importantly the denial of visitations. A loving willingness to alienate father and daughter's relationship and bond. The time I can not receive back. I had so much frustration, anger with the court's system, and the Judge... I NEEDED HELP, FAST. Our relationship from the start has been a Coach / Player relationship. Butting heads at every corner. Mostly because of me being frustrated, me not knowing and understanding the plays and the playbook of the Justice System? To get through to me Coach Attorney Harmony revamped the playbook and plays structured around me and my ability to understand and process this game of Court Chess. Which made a big difference in our player/coach relationship. Harmony has everything you're looking for in Attorney... and much more! When your Attorney "CHECK" to judge multiple times to correct her or him on conduct and court code. You know you have something special and she is that. she's: *Genuine, *Approachable, *Knownlendable of Code & Law * Passionate, *Dedicated to truth and conduct, *A lot of patience and understanding *Confident she will go "HAM" on that azz. The real deal. I'm beyond an honor to have her in my corner. Thank You, Harmony. You mean to world to us. #MyAttorney #WomenPower #Harmony #MKH #MKHAccidentAttorneys #FamilyLaw

Posted by Andrea | July 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Horrible experience

I went through my EAP due to harassment issues and I was looking for a lawyer to obtain. The lawyer I initially consulted with wasn’t available for the dates I needed so the company referred me to her saying she was great. On the contrary , she did not advocate. She thought my evidence wasn’t good ...enough which another attorney in a different state used the same evidence I gave her and won. The evidence she did bring she didn’t present. She did not represent me. She did not speak. She asked me a few questions. She did not cross exam. She daydream and scribbled. The judge even noticed. She did nothing else but collect thousands from me. I’m not sure if she was incompetent, but she should’ve admitted to it and referred me to someone else. I would not recommend harmony alves. At the end she sent me a email saying she know what’s really going on and let’s further work on it basically ( I guess to collect more money ). I do not recommend it. She is not for clients who are victims and need help from my experience. She lost to a 20 year old harasser with falsified evidence and didn’t object to any of it. She won’t even refund me.

Harmony Alves

Replied last July 19, 2021

Unfortunately, no matter how great my courtroom skills are, there are some things an attorney’s arguing skills can’t do. One of those things is erase the judge’s memory of what they witness a party do in open court. I hope you have found the peace you need and wish you success in life and future endeavors.

Posted by Teresa | January 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Harmony is an epic lawyer!

Harmony Alves really knows her stuff! She was thorough in understanding the case and was an immense help as she fought for my side of the dispute. Ms. Alves explained the court process in detail before the trial date, guiding me as I learned enough for the issue to be resolved in my favor. She knew e...xactly when to speak up in court, expounding upon her arguments clearly, as well as knowing how to succinctly get to the point with the judge. Ms. Alves labored many long hours in preparation for court. All the while, she showed me compassion and understanding for my problems and history while in preparation meetings. With these things in mind, I highly recommend Ms. Alves to anyone who needs a fantastic lawyer.

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Francesca Phan

Litigation lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Harmony is extremely knowledgeable in civil litigation, including family law, worker's compensation, and personal injury. Not only is she knowledgeable, she is also highly professional and ethical in what she does. I have had good fortune working with Harmony previously and was impressed with her ability to handle complex litigation and working tirelessly for her clients to obtain the best results. She is an an outstanding litigator and strategist whose impeccable record speaks for itself. I highly recommend Harmony, and hope that you have the opportunity to have her work on your behalf."

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Juan Maggi

Litigation lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Harmony for two years and in all that time there was not one instance that made me doubt her capability, her integrity, or her dedication to her clients. She is someone I would want in my corner."

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Long Hoang

Unknown lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Harmony is an extremely bright and resourceful attorney. I have seen first-hand how hard she works to advocate on behalf of her clients. I highly endorse her."

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Philip Hwang

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Harmony is a talented and zealous advocate. She is detail orientated and is defined by her tenacity. The client's best interest is always at the forefront of all that she does and guides her practice. Whatever was tasked of her was completed with the utmost care and attention to quality. Those who retain her services are bound to get the very best representation and care."

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Virgilio Solis

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Harmony is truly a gem in the legal community. Her utmost professionalism, capability to comprehend complex issues and ability to empathize makes her a great advocate for her clients."

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James Wriston

Business lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Harmony's attention to detail and ability to analyze complex legal issues make her a great advocate."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Managing Attorney, MKH Accident Attorneys APC

2018 - 2018

Attorney, TorkLaw/ The Torkzadeh law Firm

2015 - 2018

Attorney, Optima Tax Relief LLC

2015 - 2015

Attorney, Layfield & Wallace APC

Associations

2017 - Present

Orange County Hispanic Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

Education

2014

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

San Diego State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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