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4.4
Total Reviews
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4.5
48 public reviews and 28 written reviews.
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Most recent written review from Rodney Ferguson: Dec 17, 2025 (178 days ago)
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Most recent written review from Rodney Ferguson: Dec 17, 2025 (178 days ago)
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Update: Yes, I said this because, in my opinion, I would not retain him ever again. He once said he represents the children, not me. Not the person that retained him. In my opinion, I would hire a more partial attorney to represent you.
Owner response
Dear N De<br><br>Unfortunately, you have left this review at the wrong firm. There is no record of you (N De) ever calling our firm, being a client, or otherwise having any interaction with this firm. Google, please remove this review as it is off-topic and a misrepresentation.<br><br>Besides, we have an excellent reputation for our zealous advocacy and superior client service, as is evident by reading our other reviews. <br><br>If we are mistaken about your identity please call me Bernie Kempen CFLS at 1 (415) 806-1974 so that I can directly address any issues you may have.
Case # Treatment (negative)Needing a Lawyer (negative)PersonalizedSentiment: negativeGeneric ReviewLikely Client Experience
Run away from this lawyer! Bernie and his team will give you the run around and get you nowhere just to take your hard earn money. Please do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. Still dealing with going to court on my case after paying 10k
Owner response
I don’t recognize a ‘nyc sam’. I know who this anonymous poster is then I’d be able to respond. I’d like to have the opportunity to do that because we take pride in the unparalleled level of our client service. This is an invitation to NYC Sam to call me at 415-806-1974 to discuss and explore options. Thank you.
Process Transparency (negative)Fee Transparency (negative)Needing a Lawyer (negative)Semi-PersonalizedSentiment: negativeDetailed StoryLikely Client Experience
Thank you Bernie and the team for your excellent work, I don't want to pretend that it was fun to deal with my situation, but Bernie is professional, responsive and ethical. I really appreciate Bernie being clear and direct to me for all the issues during the case, even some of the answers are not pleasant, and trying all the ways to speed up so to reduce my cost, thank you so much again to taking care of my case
Owner response
Thank you Hang. It was a privilege to have you as a client.
Communication (positive)Process Length (positive)Process Transparency (positive)BoilerplateSentiment: positiveDetailed StoryLikely Client Experience
Bernie has been with me for 6 years or so.
He is very responsive.
He is very gentle and non aggressive.
He makes his point across in a subtle way.
Great job Bernie
Owner response
Thank you Tim. It’s been a pleasure representing you. Stay strong buddy!
Communication (positive)Holistic Advocacy (positive)BoilerplateSentiment: positiveGeneric ReviewLikely Client Experience
Bernie Kempen is in the top of his class! When it comes to family law, there is no one more knowledgeable. In addition, Elizabeth Lawrence, paralegal to Mr. Kempen, is personable, warm and friendly. They both have made a difficult situation, and time in life much more manageable. I was able to sleep at night knowing that I did not have to have all the answers, these two were on the job figuring everything out for me, and they always had my best interest at heart!
Owner response
Thank you Rhonda! Thant means a lot to us
Case # Treatment (positive)Needing a Lawyer (positive)Holistic Advocacy (positive)BoilerplateSentiment: positiveGeneric ReviewLikely Client Experience
I was referred to Bernie through my job's EAP platform when looking for an attorney for my custody case. Right away, everything was quick, easy, and ultimately seamless. I received a link to schedule my consultation, which Bernie was prompt for. He immediately came across as calm, level-headed, and caring. He's also pretty funny, which is seemingly very rare in an attorney. I quickly met his paralegal, Debbie, who was beyond responsive. Other than during another client's trial, I believe every single email was responded to within an hour or so. (My case has been with them for about 7ish months now - that's a lot of emails.) Debbie is also very quick with paperwork and is clear about what is needed and why I needed it. Bernie has represented me in two hearings and has accomplished exactly what I set out for, which I truly believe to be the best outcome for my son, and ultimately both me and my co-parent as well, despite what the co-parent might believe in this moment. Additionally, what made this experience attainable for me, is that Bernie does not require a retainer, just on-time weekly payments for services rendered. This was exponentially helpful so I could keep up and even in slower parts of my case, I could navigate when I chose to send communications, making it more 'affordable' for me. I truly had the best experience with both Debbie and Bernie throughout this case and when circumstances change again for my family, I will certainly work with Bernie and Debbie again.
Bernie & Debbie, Thank you both for every minute you worked with me and helped attain such a positive outcome for my son and I. I appreciate both of you very much. All the best, Rebecca
Bernie and his team are really supportive. They helped me with my legal situation in 2022-2023. He is a really responsive lawyer, and he avoid delays and misunderstandings. He shows flexibility and his team has willingness to collaborate to review invoices, documentation, and discrepancies. I do have constructive feedback to ensure the facts, storyline, evidence are well reviewed and prepared prior the hearing. We know that we have limited time to make a case, but you need to trust your attorney's expertise that he studied really well your case. Bernie and his team were really organized, responsive, and flexible to successfully complete my legal case.