Next Legal

I had the pleasure of meeting and being represented by Giselle. She really went above and beyond to help my case in Family Court. She was kind and empathetic to my situation and although the outcome of my case wasn't in my favor, I would still fully recommend Next Legal as representation. They are promt with responses and the team communicates with eachother to make sure your needs are met quickly and professionally.

Had an intricate domestic violence case and Next Legal was my last option. Despite all of the stressful hurdles we were faced with, they managed to assist me in any way they could, and executed greatly. Without Zelikha and Robbi’s team, it would have been nearly impossible for me to continue the battle alone. My representation in court was superb, despite such little we had to utilize and we had such a time crunch. They’re great, and I highly recommend this firm for any legal issues with family law.

My close friend hired Next Legal to represent her for a post-divorce battle with her ex-husband. It was a very challenging year for her and I was happy to support her by attending the hearings - both online and in person. Throughout the year, I was extremely impressed with the counsel she received from her two assigned attorneys: Paul Donsbach and Zelikha Dost. They were highly professional, strategic, and efficient. Her case was rather unusual and they found creative solutions for navigating towards a victory for my friend. In the courtroom, I was impressed with Paul's rapport with his client, as well as with the judge and opposing counsel. Paul had the courtroom in his hands! It was especially heart-warming to witness the judge ruling in favor of my friend and her gratitude towards Paul for his hard work and finesse. I strongly recommend selecting Next Legal as your family law attorneys. You will be in great hands!

Beware of Next Legal Law Firm! After posting my initial review about Next Legal, their firm manager contacted me to discuss the situation. They seemed eager to resolve things and asked if anything could be done to reverse my review. I explained the situation once again, and Nastassja offered me a $2,500 refund. I declined, stating that I had already paid all my invoices in full and what I truly needed was an apology for how I was treated. A few hours later, Nastassja scheduled a Zoom call for the next day, January 10, 2025, with Paul. During the call, I had an open conversation with both Nastassja and Paul. I made it clear to Paul that I wasn’t here to argue with him, as he’s the attorney, and I have no intention of engaging in legal debates. Despite my openness, I received no apology from Paul. Instead, he reiterated the $2,500 offer and assured me it would be mailed that same day. Frankly, this offer was insulting. I told him to keep the $2,500 and focus on improving the services at his firm. Please, choose your lawyer carefully. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend Next Legal to anyone.

Definitely use this law firm! My attorney and her team helped me secure one half of a financial profit from a house sale that was legally mine. My separated husband refused to give me this money after leaving me and I needed it to protect myself and my child financially. Ms. Dost sent a warning letter and gave steps to actions she would take to secure this funding for me and have it transferred to my account which convinced my separated husband to give me the money immediately. I am forever grateful to this team and will be using them in the future if a divorce is pursued.

I am very happy with the work I received from Next Legal and especially Cielo! I hired them for a specific need, which I ended up not needing to follow through. They communicated very clearly and helpfully, even though I ended up not needing their help. I hope I won’t need any legal help in the future. But if I do, I’ll call them.

Navigating a multi-year family crisis, fraught with challenges and complexity, demanded a legal team of the highest caliber. I needed a team that was not only deeply knowledgeable in family law but also driven and guided by impeccable ethics. Thankfully, I found exactly that in Zelikha (attorney) and Nastassja (paralegal) at Next Legal. They are the embodiment of legal excellence, consistently prioritizing my child's best interests with profound sensitivity and unwavering focus on my child's well-being throughout every aspect of my case. Next Legal's billing practices were also a welcome relief. Their transparency and upfront communication about fees are the best I've seen. It was clear that Zelikha and Nastassja were motivated by a genuine commitment to justice, not by maximizing billable hours. Nastassja's prior experience in criminal law proved to be an invaluable asset. Her meticulous preparation was evident, and her performance as a paralegal surpassed that of many attorneys I encountered. In the courtroom, Zelikha was a powerful and articulate advocate. I was consistently impressed by her ability to layout a robust foundation of evidence, seamlessly incorporate relevant legal precedent, and articulate clear, concise, and logical conclusions. Her arguments were persuasive, well-reasoned, and delivered with genuine conviction. Choosing Next Legal, and specifically Zelikha Dost and Nastassja Gutierrez-Ekuase, was unequivocally the best decision I could have made. They expertly and empathetically guided me through an incredibly difficult period, always striving for the right outcome. I wholeheartedly recommend Next Legal to anyone facing a family law matter; their genuine care and exceptional results speak for themselves.