Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC

"Nightmare Divorce: Unfair Billing and Negligence Leave Me in Financial Ruin I thought hiring this firm would make my divorce easier, but it turned into a financial nightmare. With just two homes and no children involved, I started with a $7,500 retainer. However, I ended up owing the firm a whopping $50,000. All I requested was temporary support, spousal support, and to keep my cat. But instead, I had to give up one of the homes due to excessive charges for every email and phone call, even if they couldn't reach me. To make matters worse, the firm neglected to include temporary support ($10,000) in the final settlement. They shifted the blame to me, claiming I overlooked the paperwork, even though I had signed those papers with my own attorney, who should have been responsible for ensuring the terms were correct. And let's not forget about my cat. Despite being my separate property with my name solely on the adoption papers, the firm couldn't even win custody. Yet they still billed me $4,000 just for discussing it. Thinking my ordeal was finally over, I received my checks from the firm with the assurance of no more bills. But to my dismay, they sent me an unexpected $400 bill and deducted it from my trust account without my permission. Enough is enough. I have decided to take action against Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC. I will be filing a complaint with The State Bar of California for attorney misconduct. They must be held accountable for their negligence and financial exploitation. Don't let others fall victim to this firm's questionable practices. Beware and stay far away."

"Had HB&P represent me in a custody case. It took them a year and over $55k to do nothing. Actually I ended up in a worse position in the end. We went to court twice, once with no resolve and a continuance. The other time my lawyer didn't even open her mouth to bring forth our evidence, which we discussed in the hall prior to entering the courtroom. I tried appealing to the managing partner, expressing my dissatisfaction, the insane monthly billings with no results. He was less than cordial with no explanation for the extreme cost and firms lack of accomplishment. To add insult to injury, the opposing lawyer and client violated CA bar standards, blatantly I might add. Long version to skinny..... don't hire this firm unless you have endless money to give them for zero results."

"Matthew B. is not only a top attorney, capable of navigating & litigating the complexities of a case, but he's also great at balancing the focus on the business goal/desired outcome. Highly recommend HB&P, esp Matthew and his supporting team!"

"I have been represented by Matt Bogosian for approximately 2 years. Matt has made himself available to help me quickly, and at times outside normal business hours, through a contentious divorce. Matt communicates in a professional manner, unlike the opposing counsel, which the Judge even noted in her decisions. The staff at Holstrom, Block & Parke are responsive, kind and informative. I have referred friends to Matt and will continue to do so."

"I couldn’t have dealt with my situation without Kristen Holstrom support, guidance and honesty. She was a rock for me is such a hard time in my life. After learning of my husbands infidelity, my emotions were running high and I decided it was best for me to immediately consult with divorce lawyers to find out what my options were. After consulting with several different lawyers, I eventually found Holstom, Block and Parke . After a brief phone conversation with Kristen I will believed that Kristen and Holstrom, Block and Parke was a great fit for my needs. I immediately scheduled a consultation with Mrs. Holstrom following our call. During my initial consultation with Kristen, she gave me a sense of confidence and comfort and she patiently explained the divorce process and what my options were. She gave me the information I needed to hear and not necessarily what I wanted to hear. Mrs. Holstrom didn’t pressure me to hire her and actually suggested that I take some time to really think about whether I can work things out with my husband. After taking a a couple weeks to weigh out my options, I decided to call Kristen to let her know I was ready to proceed with the divorce. I appreciated the fact that she remember our conversation from a couple weeks back and all of the details of my case. Kristen remained supportive and attentive throughout my case and got my divorce finalized relatively quickly, including sole physical custody of my daughter. I can’t recommend Mrs. Kristen Holstrom enough! There were also other attorneys who assisted with my case. They were sharp, experienced and handled my hearings with ease. Between the attorneys and their support staff I was well taken care of. This process was not always easy but Kristen and the team at HB&P was always there when I needed them and delivered results. My daughter and I are forever grateful. I have since referred family and friends to Kristen and HB&P and everyone has been extremely pleased with the support and results from the law firm. I cannot recommend Mrs. Kristen Holstrom and HB&P enough!"