I found the people there to be very kind friendly and sympathetic to the plight of what's going on they have to make the best of a bad situation

I used Jonathan's services in my divorce case. I find him very professional and highly recommend his services.

I had called/met with a few other attorneys in the bay area before giving Jonathan call. Also I had Kelly Gamble as my attorney who left me with a very bad experience.

My initial impression was that Johnathan was very direct and up-to-the-point about the case as he listened to my case very carefully before he gave me feedback. He told me that he didn't think i needed him to present me in court because my case was very straight forward which i was not prepared to hear from an attorney as i understand that was where the attorneys make most of their money.

He asked me to send him all the court documents and my own records of everything to support my case. he even went to the court to obtain a copy of the full report of my case because i was having trouble getting it myself.

The following week, I met up with Johnathan again to collect all the document he was worked on and it was perfect clear and easy to read. He showed me how to present myself in court with a personalized binder.
Long story short, my case went smoothly and Johnathan even called me to check on me after the court hearing.

Johnathan is the exact opposite of the sum all of the unpalatable stereotypes about attorneys, and I'd recommend him to anyone considering his services.

In early 2016 I was suddenly in the need of the services of a family law attorney. I found Jonathan online doing a search for local attorneys and since I lived in Hayward and his office was less than ten minutes from my house this was a logical choice. I also noticed right away he had a 5 star rating on other websites and now I know why.

Jonathan guided me through the process of my divorce with professionalism and forthright communication from the beginning. His advice was spot on and pretty much everything he said would happen, happened. I never felt that I was in the wrong place. I never once considered changing counsel. He was also personable and supportive through the process which can be extremely stressful at times.

I'm so thankful I found Jonathan and that I have had the pleasure of working with him. I highly recommend his services to anyone in the area that is in need of a family law attorney and he will remain my first choice for my legal services if any are needed in the future.

Thanks again Jonathan!

Before I walked in Jonathan's Office my wife left and stayed at her uncle's house, took my son to the Philippines and prevented me from seeing my daughter by keeping her in Philippines the same way. After a few crazy months I would have sole custody of both my children and a finalized divorce thanks to the guidance of Jonathan.

This is the fifth time I've gone to Jonathan for help with my on going divorce case in as many years. Each time he has worked and billed with the highest level on integrity! Never once has he padded his hours or have I looked at his bill with suspicion or disappointment. He'll give you an honest opinion about your case and has the heart to help you through hard times. Unfortunately YELP only allows one rating for the same business... Otherwise you would see FIVE, 5-Star ratings. Oh! And btw- this time he was even able to talk some sense into the former spouse that I have never seen make a rational decision... Settling the case without going to court! Something most "lawyers" will not make a real effort to accomplish. He's actually sending me a partial REFUND from my retainer!!! -IF you're still looking at other lawyers after reading this....... Good luck!

After calling a number of law firms who would take weeks to take me in for an appointment, I found Jonathan Lyvere online.

I gave him a call and he took me in that same day. I was relieved to be taken in and listened to with zero judgement. Jonathan is very experienced. He was very well prepared to take on my legal matter. He was straightforward and supporting. He went out if his way to speak to me on the phone, emails and available to take me into his office to answers my questions, concerns and explain to me the next steps of my process. I appreciated how he kept me informed always. Jonathan was transparent throughout the entire process, no surprise fees and provided receipts from the courthouse. Thanks to Jonathan, I can say my experience was smoother, short and not as stressful as I thought it would be. We won the case! Excellent services!

If you are looking for an honest and capable divorce lawyer, Jonathan is the one. I entrusted the whole process to him without meeting him in person even once and he managed it in such a professional manner. Deeply grateful for his service.