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Mr. Matsunaga, the attorney who I believe heads this practice, was on the other line and his assistant informed me that he would give me a call back in about ten minutes. To my surprise, he called me back within those ten minutes and patiently answered my questions and provided so much helpful information without ever pushing his services. He was so generous with his time, patient with my many questions and extremely knowledgeable. He even asked his assistant to email me some additional documents detailing many of the resources available for my mother. 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It truly means a great deal to our team to have had the opportunity to assist your family over time. We’re grateful that you value the guidance and care we strive to provide, and we’ll be sure to share your thoughtful comments with Robin as well. We appreciate your continued trust and look forward to serving your family whenever you need us.","ownerTimestamp":"2026-03-09T02:48:08.000Z","reviewTimestamp":"2026-02-17T18:04:54.000Z","timeAgo":"3 weeks ago","isLocalGuide":false,"reviewPhotos":{"images":null,"photosCount":0},"createdAt":"2026-04-25T03:12:07.905Z","updatedAt":"2026-04-25T03:12:07.905Z","lawyerId":"905c18d3-737d-4fff-8044-ede8dec7bbf9","userId":null,"response":null},{"id":"d3debc31-6078-4cff-8085-d6f25c3f8d13","rating":5,"title":null,"content":"Feb 2026,\nOn the first call Robin was able to steer me in the right direction, and she gave me the help that I asked for. I will use their firm in the future. 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We’re so glad Robin was able to guide you in the right direction and provide the help you were looking for during your first call. Our team is committed to making the process clear and supportive from the very beginning. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to assisting you again in the future.","ownerTimestamp":"2026-03-02T02:48:08.000Z","reviewTimestamp":"2026-02-15T05:13:53.000Z","timeAgo":"a month ago","isLocalGuide":false,"reviewPhotos":{"images":null,"photosCount":0},"createdAt":"2026-04-25T03:12:08.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-04-25T03:12:08.000Z","lawyerId":"905c18d3-737d-4fff-8044-ede8dec7bbf9","userId":null,"response":null},{"id":"9651dda3-f825-4161-ba0a-0066d4ffefb8","rating":5,"title":null,"content":"I have been a client for Attorney Judd Matsunaga's office to take care of Medi-Cal needs. Gaby J. and Robin were the best most compassionate two people that I have worked for. 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We’re grateful you had such a positive experience with both Gaby and Robin. While team members may change over time, our commitment to compassionate, attentive service remains constant. We’re especially pleased to hear that Robin made you feel comfortable and supported — that’s exactly the experience we strive to provide. We truly appreciate your continued trust.","ownerTimestamp":"2026-03-02T02:48:08.000Z","reviewTimestamp":"2026-01-10T22:47:02.000Z","timeAgo":"2 months ago","isLocalGuide":false,"reviewPhotos":{"images":null,"photosCount":0},"createdAt":"2026-04-25T03:12:08.095Z","updatedAt":"2026-04-25T03:12:08.095Z","lawyerId":"905c18d3-737d-4fff-8044-ede8dec7bbf9","userId":null,"response":null},{"id":"40bd5e4c-6b67-4d38-97fa-6b81b1415c96","rating":5,"title":null,"content":"My family went to Mr. Matsunaga for a living trust involving real estate. From first contact to trust in-hand (real estate in the trust) took about 8 weeks. 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We truly appreciate you sharing your experience. Establishing a living trust that includes real estate can involve several important steps, and we’re glad the timeline met your expectations. It means a great deal to know you felt the process was clear and well-handled. We’re honored you chose our firm to assist your family.","ownerTimestamp":"2026-03-02T02:48:08.000Z","reviewTimestamp":"2025-08-27T22:57:22.000Z","timeAgo":"6 months ago","isLocalGuide":true,"reviewPhotos":{"images":null,"photosCount":10},"createdAt":"2026-04-25T03:12:08.182Z","updatedAt":"2026-04-25T03:12:08.182Z","lawyerId":"905c18d3-737d-4fff-8044-ede8dec7bbf9","userId":null,"response":null},{"id":"1e915fa0-6d91-4879-b751-3fd37c8785bb","rating":2,"title":null,"content":"Hired to assist with emergency mediCal. Delayed responses, ignored phone calls, and no results. Ended up handling on my own. 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He has lived here 30 years! He had no one to take him to his doctor, so I stepped up along with my sister to cook and clean and buy chicken food and all the things he needed. He also needed high blood pressure medicine. Months and months and no ones coming! Oh my God. He loves his home and chickens. He is afraid of his country as his lifestyle is not like theirs. Is she going to send him to the country he fled from so many years ago?\n\nHe asked about his house being taken by not paying taxes and said he never got a trust done. I told him he should do that before he got too forgetful . I took him to Elder Law. The attorney was spectacular.  He walked him through the process. I called over a week later and was told that the lawyer was let go by the rudest secretary I have ever spoken to. She asked why I paid for his legal consultation. MANY PERSONAL QUESTIONS.  I had to return to have another intake done. This time I was told to \" wait in the lobby!\".  I watched as the attorney and secretary led my friend down a hallway. I said wait a minute\" he is with me, I drove him here!\" He doesn't know these people. I was wondering what they were doing. The attorney got up in my face and yelled at me that he was going to call social services on me. FOR WHAT? CALL ON ME???? DO YOU THINK I WANT  HIM THROWN IN A RESTHOME? I\ndid nothing wrong. He was leaving his home to his kids who he said would have him removed from life if he went back home. I was treated like a criminal in this law firm and never deserved this. I will never go back to this place again. They treat anyone who brings a friend into a law firm like a criminal. I am outraged by the \"yelling in my face\". When I explained to my friend\n\nwhat this lawyer said to me, he said \"If I would have known, I would have let them have it!\" Never again! I am still very upset over this treatment.  They are absolutely rude to people and accusers of hideous acts that I had no intentions of doing! I strongly advise that if you have a friend who needs legal advice, don't make the same mistake I did. When my friend came out, the attorney handed me my check back and said in rude tone \"he needs to see a doctor\". Fine.\" HE WILL. \" I said as I was still shaking physically from the incident ! 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In cases where an individual, not closely related by family ties, seeks to assume trusteeship, we are obligated to conduct an independent review to ensure that any legal actions taken align with the regulations outlined by California State Law.<br> <br>While it might seem apparent, it's important to note that if you haven't already been appointed as a trustee through a court process, we are unable to draft documents that grant you absolute control over someone's estate, regardless of the strength of your friendship.<br> <br>Should you opt to abide by California law's provisions and secure court approval for overseeing a trust on behalf of your close friend, we invite you to reinitiate contact with us to discuss the establishment of said trust, despite your negative review. We are always available to serve our community with an unyielding commitment to abiding by and upholding the law.<br> <br>Even though we haven't directly provided legal services for your friend, we believed it was the ethical choice to refund the standard retainer that was initially paid to us for the purpose of creating the trust.<br> <br>Our decision was prompted by the information you provided, indicating your intentions, and clarifying that your relationship with your friend lacks a blood or marital connection, and that you haven't been legally authorized by the State to assume such a role.<br>","ownerTimestamp":"2024-03-16T02:48:08.000Z","reviewTimestamp":"2023-08-16T02:53:57.000Z","timeAgo":"2 years ago","isLocalGuide":true,"reviewPhotos":{"images":null,"photosCount":17},"createdAt":"2026-04-25T03:12:08.535Z","updatedAt":"2026-04-25T03:12:08.535Z","lawyerId":"905c18d3-737d-4fff-8044-ede8dec7bbf9","userId":null,"response":null}],"intelligence":null}}