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 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion

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.

Posted by Karen | December 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A good thing in the middle of chaos

Divorce is really hard specially if you have no clue what to do with all the court proceedings and paperwork, so I was more than thrilled when Harmony became my attorney. She is super thorough and really knows what she is doing. She is very patient which during a hard time is really a blessing and is... also very nice. She really helped me get through a high conflict divorce/ custody case and was very strategic. She is amazing and is also very understanding and is willing to work with you with payments. I do not wish divorce on any one but if you are going through a divorce I would most certainly recommend that you hire her. You will not regret it. I really prayed to find a good attorney and I am so glad I found her. She really did become the best thing that happened to me during all the madness of divorce. I could not have found some one better.

Posted by ha | December 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

thankful to have her

i have been having to deal with my ex who has been horrible to me and kept trying to take my son and not return him to me so i keep looking for a lawyer who could help me but not rip me off thats when i met harmony she is my blessing she kind wonderful and she would listen to me complain about every ...little thing help me through all my problems and she would tell me everything she is doing about my court when i first talk to her she was the first lawyer i talked to who actually gave me solution rather then just talk about the payment and just trying to win me over she does her job very well truly cares thank you for everything you have done

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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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