Leslie did a great job explaining and walking us through the mediation process. It did take us a while to reach an acceptable compromise to both parties but the process was much less confrontational than going to court. The cost was also way less than litigating. Jimmy did a great job keeping us informed of the status of the paperwork and let us know when anything was missing so that the process was not unnecessarily delayed. If you have to mediate I would definitely recommend Amicable Divorce Services.

When my now ex-husband and I researched divorce methods we stumbled upon mediation as an alternative to litigated divorce. If you and the person you dont want in your life anymore are on speaking terms, and if you are not out for revenge, dont want an enemy for life, think you can figure out a way to divide assets fairly and dont want to ruin your financial future, Leslie Howard from Amicable Divorce Services really lived up to their company name. We interviewed 3 different mediation specialists, went to the free introduction and I guess we just clicked. Everything went smoothly from there. Highly recommended.

What to do when tax laws change and you need to get paperwork in to the court ASAP and a series of miscommunications leaves you very few days to do that AND needing an entirely new team? Leslie and Jimmy and the rest of the team jumped in feet first ready, willing, and able to make it happen! True, we needed to do our part and get a large amount of paperwork done in a short amount of time...but Leslie and her team made everything incredibly organized and clear and were open and available for questions. They turned on a dime and were able to prioritize our case so that we were able to do years worth of work in just a few days. On top of all that, they made us feel good. We went in expecting just to do the bare minimum, but ended up lovingly and easily addressing every issue! With Leslies guidance. we both felt great about the process and the end result.MAY 18, 2020 Im updating my original 5-star review with another 5-star review. Leslie and Jimmy went above and beyond the call of duty when they took my divorce case last minute DURING THE HOLIDAYS at the end of 2018. They speedily (less than 7 days start to finish) ushered us through a complicated process and made it clear and as easy as things like this can be. My ex and I felt supported every step of the way. Recently, my ex died. I needed a copy of the divorce papers amid COVID-19 conditions and Leslie offered to take care of that for me only charging me the court cost. This act of kindness and goodwill shows that Amicable Divorce Services is truly a class act.

My friend used these services. She was so happy to have found this place. She was so relieved after her initial consultation with Leslie Howell because it was so informative. I have seen that her anxiety and confusion are gone after she met with Leslie. She is able to move forward and get things done that need to be taken care of. Thank you so much for helping her. If you know anyone who needs a consultation, please send to Amicable Divorce Services.

Leslie and Jimmy are professional, timely and caring. They answered all of my emails and phone calls quickly, which made me feel at ease, especially with all of the stress of the situation. When I met with them, I felt like they listened and were fair, which was very important to me. This was a very stressful life moment, and Leslie and Jimmy helped me navigate this trying period. I always felt that no matter what happened, theyd be there for me, and thats all I could have asked for.

I had the pleasure of having Leslie represent me in a custody case. Leslie and her staff were very professional and make your case a priority. She listened to my concerns, formed a plan of action, and went to work. She resolved my issues in court and won my case on the first court date. I didnt even have to step foot in the court room. I highly recommend her services to anyone who is wanting great representation in the Pasadena and surrounding areas. 5 STARS!!!

I first met Leslie Howell in 2010 through some consensual dispute resolution groups in which we were both involved, some located a good distance from our offices. We carpooled to many of those meetings and had the opportunity to get to know each other during those commutes, in addition to through our involvement in those organizations and lunching together on occasion. We discovered that we truly liked, trusted and respected each other and began referring each other cases. Since then, I have worked with Leslie on quite a few occasions and in many different capacities. She has represented the opposing party, both in and out of the collaborative law process, served as the mediator on cases which I was the consulting attorney for one of the parties, and acted as a consulting attorney for one of the parties on cases on which I served as the mediator.All of the cases on which we have worked together were resolved successfully and without the need for any court intervention, and some of those cases were rather challenging because of the level of conflict, complexity of issues, and the expectations of our respective clients. When I say that those cases were resolved successfully, I dont mean that they were settled with brokered deals. In fact, several of the online client testimonials I have received were from clients I represented on challenging cases on which Leslie represented the opposing party. And, I want to be very clear that those testimonials were not given because my clients felt as though they won and their spouse lost. Those client testimonials reflect that together, we were able to help our respective clients obtain a mutually satisfactory outcome, while obtaining their main objectives. And, when the cases have been at an impasse, whats typically broken the impasse was our willingness to engage in heart to heart dialogues with both our clients and each other regarding the emotions underlying our clients positions, and sharing information learned in our dialogues with each other with our respective clients in a manner that enabled them to hear, understand and accept perspectives other than their own, regardless of whether or not they agreed with them.In addition, Leslie has had the courage on many occasions over the years to come to my defense when I was being attacked on a listserv or otherwise for challenging biases held by many of our colleagues which cause them to believe that cases such as those weve successfully resolved are not suitable for mediation, collaborative law, or out of court resolution. When the professionals retained hold false and very limiting beliefs as to when cases are suitable for such processes and approaches, Im afraid those professionals unnecessarily use an adversarial process and take an adversarial approach, which only tends to worsen the situation.Time and time again and in many different contexts and ways, Leslie has demonstrated her belief that success doesnt mean that one person, group or organization must win and the other lose. Whenever Im involved on a case with Leslie, I always know that the parties involved will likely achieve a mutually successful outcome, or at least a win/win. - Mark B. Baer

Leslie and Jimmy are the best!