Ms Ford represented my daughter first in a custody case and years later a DV case. Both were very successful in securing the safety of my daughter and granddaughter. Ms Ford is a competent, thorough and kind attorney. Her skills and dedication to the law and to her client is impressive. I recommend h...er highly.

My ex had taken me back to court for custody after years of no contact with our son & it was a nightmare how the court allowed him to keep dragging us back for a year. Despite my son's objections, the therapist's recommendation not to force re-connection, & my ex's history of severe DV...they allowed... him to pursue visitation. With just one court appearance Ms. Ford was able to convince the judge & minor's counsel to cease court proceedings so that we could finally move on with life. She could sense the panic attacks I was internally fighting because of having to be in the same room with our abuser & she was a calming presence reminding me quietly to just keep breathing. She reminded the court of the severity of the abuse we suffered which it seemed that they had forgotten. She completely understood the dynamics of DV survivors dealing with the court system & had an excellent rapport with the judge & minor's counsel. Every time I brought up to her how soon I would have the money to pay her she would tell me not to worry about it & to just focus on getting through the process. Ms. Ford was everything my family needed in one of the most precarious times of our lives & we will forever be grateful for her skill & compassion that she used to protect us.

Nicole M. Ford and I met while she was working as an attorney with Bay Area Legal aid 2014, serving the Greater SF/SJ Silicon Valley community. Nicole was able to achieve a win in my case, because shes invested into her career as a professional lawyer, and by serving well the interests of her client...s. Because of Nicoles' core competencies in filing an effective legal motion; that resulted in unsnarling a 3 year long legal nightmare. Nicole picked up the case, hit the ground running and resolved it favorably in just 7 weeks. Unfortunately, I had the occasion to need an attorney again in 2016. Nicole worked hard to try and resolve the matter but wasn't able to negotiate a settlement because of the other sides--lawyer. This was a very frustrating situation, but Nicole maintains good communication, courtesy and professionalism. Also Nicole was completely fair and honest in her billing and estimates. This was very important to me, because at that time I didnt have much income. Nicole answers questions and returns emails and phone calls promptly within 24 hours or less. Nicole does her job well and brings respect to the practice of law even in difficult and emotional times with clients. Thanks for everything Nicole. This was an unsolicited review of The Law Offices of Nicole M. Ford by a real client that hired this attorney. Thank You.

Nicki Ford came supremely recommended by another attorney because of her expertise within domestic violence law. Nicki returned my initial call while on a personal vacation celebrating the launch of her own practice, following years at Bay Area Legal Aid. After only a half hour phone call, I was em...powered with information and an actual course of immediate action. If this wasn’t enough, Nicki insisted that I contact her at any point until her arrival back on the same coast the following week. I still marvel at the time and energy wasted while contacting 5 other family law practices (many more than double her rate), who did not know the basics of DV law and how to deal with the emergency circumstances that surrounded me. Nicki has been amazing about giving me only what I need to know; filtering yet completely transparent. Any questions I have are met with straight, complete, and easily understood answers. She is always available and responsive when I need her to be. Always. Nicki is appropriately aggressive but with grace, which is something I personally need to coexist. Double bonus: Nicki also possesses a fantastic dry humor. Nicki’s expertise and relations with family court, including monthly meetings with the Santa Clara DA Office (for DV strategies / improvements within San Jose Police Department ) made me feel like I was entering either of these institutions with a legend. Every local DV assistance agency either personally knew, or heard of my attorney. All of this made an incredibly difficult experience less shocking and tragic. Within 5 months, my husband was sentenced and I began the process of divorce. Custody orders were issued alongside leave of state orders...and this all took place while undergoing major dental and facial reconstructive surgery. Never did I think I would get everything I needed (and didn’t know I needed- also practicing housing law) all within one attorney. To this very moment, Nicki remains dedicated to my wellbeing and to the best interests of my child as I rebuild our life. The unthinkable had the potential to destroy me. It is crystal clear my own child’s future is behind Nicki’s driving force. Simply, there is no better match for my situation and no brighter light than Nicki Ford.