Testimonials
"Travis did an excellent job representing me. He is skilled, intelligent and extremely engaged in his work. I always felt he had a great understanding of our situation and all the details of our divorce. Travis is also easy to work with and a pleasure to be around. I could not recommend him more highly."
"I can not express how invaluable Jaymi Salisbury was to my custody and support case. The other party was downright contentious, refusing to participate or come to any agreement out of ignorance and spite. The case could have easily dragged into a months, or years long process, but Jaymi maintained her professionalism, working behind the scenes to help facilitate understanding where there was none, establishing trust between the parties through transparency, and expediting an outcome that was desirable for us both, with the best interests of the children being the priority. THANK YOU, Jaymi, for mitigating any future trauma and stress, by handling our case so well!"
"I had such a great experience working with Elaine Le for my prenuptial agreement. I contacted her a little close to my wedding date, but she agreed to work with me and set very clear expectations for what needed to get done in order to get my prenup done on time! She was very professional, kept me in the loop, was timely to answer all of my questions, and gave me great advice in the places I had questions about. HK also provided a complimentary notary, so I was able to sign the prenup the day before I left for my wedding! Would absolutely recommend working with Elaine for your family law needs 🙂"
"Jaymi is arguably one of the most confident attorneys I’ve met, who through multiple pleadings and depositions has an unassuming respect from her peers who have come to expect that there may be very few attorneys who come to a hearing or deposition as prepared as does – which enables her to deliver results to her clients in an expeditious manner while managing client expectations with candid honesty that cuts through the mess of an often inherently messy situation by its nature."
"James Hoover is empathetic, knowledgeable and professional all the qualities you want in an attorney. Divorce is difficult and overwhelming. I wanted someone who would listen to me and could guide me through the process. A friend of mine had James as her divorce attorney and was extremely satisfied with him and the outcome of her divorce. I came to James for consultation and second opinions. My ex and I had mediators and attorneys for our divorce, it took years to resolve. We had a marriage of duration with children, property and a business which made our divorce complicated. James was willing to listen and give me input on what I was being told by the others handling my divorce. It made me feel better to have another opinion on certain issues especially from someone so highly regarded in Family Law. James Hoover would be an excellent choice to have on your side. I highly recommend him."
"Caycie was super professional, everything that you would need to help navigate difficult times. Diligent, responsive, reassuring, validating, helpful, effective!"
"I Found them on yelp and decided to try them off of their reviews. Best decision I ever made! Robert helped me every step of the way. I Wouldn’t go to anybody else."
"I started navigating a relatively acrimonious divorce through a mediator but also wanted some legal advice from someone who would be in my corner. Jim spent lengthy consultation time with me explaining the whole process, gave me great advice, and also took the time to talk to me as a person and help me deal with the emotional challenges that I was, and would be, facing. Jim followed up later with another consultation and was incredibly supportive. Having seen other friends get either bad advice from lawyers or pay a king’s ransom, it was refreshing that Jim put me first as a person and didn’t try to lead me on a path that would have resulted in a payout for him. I would highly recommend Jim to anyone who wants an outstanding attorney."
“I’ve used the legal services of Hoover Krepelka, LLP (HK) twice…once for a divorce in the mid-2000s and once, this year, to enforce the stipulation responsibilities of the divorcee. Both times, HK’s service was extremely professional, timely, caring, and fair; I was completely satisfied and pleased with each outcome.If I need family law-related services in the future, I will seek HK’s guidance without question.”
"I had gone through a divorce without representation for myself years ago. I agreed to terms I discovered at retirement I couldn’t live with. Mr Hoover and his team helped me get a change made I could live with along with subsequent clean up. Very kind, understanding and professional staff. Stuck with the point and didn’t waste time and money. Responsive to calls and e-mail when necessary. I hope I don’t have to ever call them again but will if I need to."
"James Hoover helped me resolve my divorce, the custody issues and made this unbearable situation smoothly than I could have imagined. James was extremely professional, yet personable and always available to discuss options to any of my concerns and took the work to closure. I highly recommend James and his law firm to anyone struggling searching for an attorney. He’s the best."
"My mother had a stroke and her husband left and abandoned her in England confused and alone while her husband came back to the U.S. and divorced her, telling the judge he didn’t know where she was and couldn’t locate her. The judge gave him all her property and stuck her with the taxes because she was not here to speak for herself. I found her got power of attorney and brought her back and hired Robert Hoover to reverse the bogus divorce. He and the firm are our champions, knowing we had limited funds, he was able to reverse everything and put it back to the original state. While there were some things she couldn’t get back and some she didn’t want back (her husband) he fixed the mess for us.Update: Her husband died shortly after and because Robert Hoover reversed everything back to the married state, she now get’s to collect his social security. So while the bugger got away with some of her possessions, she prevailed in the long run and it’s all thanks to Bob Hoover! I highly recommend this firm!"
"I had gone through a divorce without representation for myself years ago. I agreed to terms I discovered at retirement I couldn’t live with. Ms Pham with her team helped me get a change made I could live with along with subsequent clean up. Very kind, understanding and professional staff. Stuck with the point and didn’t waste time and money. Responsive to calls and e-mail when necessary. I hope I don’t have to ever call them again but happily will if I need to."
"What impressed me the most was Julia’s commitment to ensuring the agreement reflected our specific needs and wishes within the time frame we were working with. Julia, Travis, and their team took the time to understand our situation thoroughly, providing insightful guidance, keeping us updated on court cases, and making valuable suggestions that ultimately strengthened our document. We are pleased with the outcome, which exceeded my expectations. The prenuptial agreement Julia helped draft is comprehensive, fair, and legally sound. We feel more secure entering this next chapter of our lives, thanks to the meticulous attention to detail and expertise demonstrated. Compared to other lawyers I have worked with, Julia and her team have genuine concerns for us as clients, respect our wishes, and made the process completing the prenup seamless. I wholeheartedly recommend Julia and her team to anyone seeking a prenuptial lawyer. Their exceptional legal skills, clear communication, and genuine concern for their clients make them a standout professional in their field."
"James Hoover is an exceptional family attorney who goes above and beyond for his clients. His extensive knowledge of family law, coupled with his compassionate nature, sets him apart from others in his field. His professionalism, integrity, and unwavering dedication make him a trusted advocate during emotionally challenging times. With James by your side, you can have confidence that your family’s interests will be protected and that you will receive top-notch legal representation.eel assured that the end-result would be favorable, as it was. His broad knowledge of the legal process, the formulation of a much-needed support team and his insight into legal areas I would have no knowledge of, all made for a positive as well as assertive approach to resolution.Although his representation is not inexpensive, the value of sticking to principles in the pursuit of a mutually agreeable solution cannot be underestimated. Where Atty. Whiting shines is in the negotiation process. He is forward-thinking and pays much attention to every detail. The ability to think "out of the box" and quickly, is his forte. Because he is so experienced, he is able to assess and propose alternative solutions at every level of negotiation in order to keep the process moving to achieve final closure.Atty. Whiting will stand by you, and, therefore, I highly recommend his services."
"If you are seeking advice and want someone with years and years of experience this is the place. The last 10 years of my life I owe to these professionals. We all know attorneys are not cheap. Life changing situations are not something you want a discount on. They led me in the right direction when I was very confused. Now I can look back and just be thankful."
"My son will be an in coming college freshman. In my original MSA, we did not include information regarding his 529 plan (this was completed by a different firm). My ex, who was in the primary holder of the account, refused to use the funds for my son’s education. I hired Jim to allow my son access to these funds. Jim listened to the issues and went through the details of the MSA and found areas where we could approach my ex’s lawyer and request the 529 to be used for my son’s education. Ultimately, his father agreed to use all funds for my son’s education. This released both my son and I from the stress this huge financial responsibility had put on us. I would highly recommend Jim for the care he demonstrated for our case, the details he was able to find in our MSA, his ability to complete the entire case in a timely manner (we were on a deadline for school enrollment) and the professionalism of his entire staff, who consulted with me at every step of the process."
"I am in my fifties, and I have had my share of experiences with attorneys (family law, employment, real estate, etc). Out of the blue, I had a need for some advice on some family law matters. Through a contact, who similarly spoke highly of Jim, I ended up spending a 1hr complimentary consultation with him. Not the first time I do these complimentary consultations, and so I was bracing for disappointment. Most of the time, the signal-to-noise ratio when speaking with attorneys is low, and much more so in initial consultations; where by and large you speak in generalities, superlatives, and, in the worst cases, FUD enters the equation. I ought to have known this was going to be different. After all, Jim’s office requested my documents well in advance so he could review. And it was evident that he had reviewed it. To make a long story short, in the 45 minutes we talked, I got *all* my questions answered. We reviewed the documents on Zoom, he pointed to specific parts and what the implications were and, important also, he listened. I have found that many attorneys like to talk, but they do not necessarily listen, and thus many times you have to hear them tell and re-tell things you already know well. Jim was experienced enough, and humble enough to know how to listen, and avoid the soapbox as much as possible. Towards the end of the meeting, and even though it was complimentary, I offered to pay him money. He certainly deserved it. He would not accept it, and negotiated me down to writing a review for him if I had time. I was going to do that anyways, but quite frankly, his candor was refreshing. I wish I don’t need an attorney ever again but when, and if I do, I hope they are half as good as Jim. He has essentially set the bar for “initial consultations” for all of them 🙂 Thank you"
"Had another flare up with my ex and of course Jim was right there for me. He predicted how the judge would react and was precisely correct. He then guided me through the process, helping me deescalate, and minimized how much I’d have to spend on legal fees. A+"
Jim was a great attorney to work with. He helped me reach a divorce agreement that was fair and reasonable. His professionalism, experience and “cool head” during negotiations are a combination that leads to results. He is a great listener and has a way of explaining things that a lay person can understand. In addition, he is cost conscious, trying to keep fees low by working efficiently.
"When I first met Jim, I was very nervous and didn’t have a clue how a divorce process works, let alone a high conflict divorce. I sat in his office and he showed me a flow chart of what to expect in each step, a list of immediate action items for my case, what I was dealing with and my expected cost of the case. I feel a sense of relief coming out of his office and that I have found someone who can lead me in the dark and he knows the direction. Throughout the whole process, many times we were thrown off track with unexpected rising issues. Jim impressed me with his detail oriented skills by staying on top of numerous issues at once. He remains sharp, calm and to the point with his extensive legal knowledge at all the court hearings. He had won many custody and financial issues in my case which I am truly grateful for. I had observed other counsels mixing up or offering false evidence in court. Jim is professional, ethical and has a good moral compass. He always educates his clients and advocates for them. Jim has earned his reputation to be one of the top family law attorneys in the bay area. Divorce is a very financially and emotionally draining process, choosing an experienced attorney to work with your pace and align with your values is very important. I highly recommend Jim."
"Travis did an excellent job representing me. He is skilled, intelligent and extremely engaged in his work. I always felt he had a great understanding of our situation and all the details of our divorce. Travis is also easy to work with and a pleasure to be around. I could not recommend him more highly."