Jarratt Law Firm

My employer has an Employee Assistance Program which referred me to Amanda for help with my divorce filings. I had a very simple divorce in which my ex-​husband and I were working through the system together and wanted an attorney to help navigate the Court filings.
I made an appointment with Amanda and although she was not very professional in our initial meeting because talked endlessly about her personal life, I decided to pay her a retainer to guide me through the divorce process. Getting divorced was one of the most difficult things I have every gone through and the stress Amanda added was almost more than I could handle.
I remember after hiring her, breathing a sigh of relief thinking I had someone to help me; someone who could direct me; that I was not alone in the process. That was so far from the case. After signing the service agreement, I asked for a copy back — but she told me she was having printer problems and would get it back to me eventually. The printer ended up being a major problem throughout the time we worked together. It was her excuse for not having done something she said she would.
I had to nag her to file papers with the court on time. She always waited until the last day to do so, which completely stressed me out. This went on for several months. I needed someone to lead me through the divorce process, versus me leading and nagging her.
The final straw was when I was after her for many months to please prepare my preliminary disclosures. She ultimately came back saying that she had been waiting for me to send the data — the truth was, I had sent it all to her four months prior in a very complete and organized fashion. I could not believe she was asking for it, months after me pestering her. This told me that she was incapable of keeping her records straight or a proper calendar. The experience was horrible and I ultimately stopped working with her and walked away from a chunk of money.
I did hire a legal assistant who was completely professional, highly efficient, diligent, responsible, organized, clear, responsive, and competent. All of the things I expected Amanda to be, but was not.
Thankfully, Amanda has since been dropped by my Employee Assistance Program and none of my colleagues will be referred to her. If anyone else received the service I did, I would suspect the complaints mounted and she was intentionally dropped by the Employee Assistance Program.

Amanda is quick to respond, and knows her stuff. She is an extremely vital resource in maneuvering the Contra Costa County Family Legal System. At a time when I was most vulnerable and paralyzed from being overwhelmed, Amanda swooped in and took care of me, guiding and explaining my options the whole way, doing what was in my family’s best interest. She gave me insight and ideas that I would have never thought of! I HIGHLY recommend her as a family attorney in the Bay Area! You won’t go wrong hiring her!

I contacted Amanda to help me review and finalize my prenup. She was great with clearly explaining all of my options and decisions in a straight forward language that I could easily understand. She was also able to get everything together within my requested deadline. Another plus is that Amanda is very friendly and easy to talk to. I would be happy to work with her again if need be.

Amanda is a respected and professional family law attorney.
In addition to being a divorce attorney, she also provides mediation services, which is a very good option for many couples in this situation.
She is committed to help and support her clients as they go through the difficult divorce process.
Amanda is reliable, knowledgeable and trustworthy.
I strongly recommend her services for clients that are looking for legal support while dealing with a major family life transition.

I am in the process of finding a right lawyer. I found Jarrat on the Unilocal with five star reviews. I went in for the free 30 minutes initial consultation. The interview came with much of her side stories and ran into 63 minutes. Then she said she stopped the clock now. Her hourly rate is $ 300. I owe her $ 180 and how would I pay for it now.
She didn’t mention any charges prior the appointment. I wasn’t prepared for it and I wasn’t in a mood to fight. I paid.
I don’t know how good she is. But the Unilocal review said she is not nicle and dime. It is correct. she is $ 5 for every minute.!!
Do prepare to bring enough of money with you if chosen!
I also interviewed other lawyers in the area. They offer a real no cost initial consultation! I did not picked Jarrat based on the way she does business.

Ms. Jarratt assisted me in my divorce proceedings. She was fair with her billing, choosing not to nickel and dime me for every email, etc. Amanda is intelligent and has a great sense of humor. She was a joy to work with and made the sometimes aggravating business of a divorce easier to deal with. I would recommend her to anyone. Hopefully I will never work with her again. ;-)

Amanda helped to make something that is very difficult, a little bit easier. She is professional, honest and candid. I have recommended her for other friends going through the same thing.

I am not a former client, but I have worked with Amanda and have shared clients with her, so I can attest to her work ethic, professionalism, and the way that she takes care of her clients.
I am a marriage and family therapist that is also in San Ramon. I was introduced to Amanda by a mutual contact that highly recommended her.
Since then I have referred my clients to her and have heard nothing but good feedback on how she helped my clients in their divorce.
Wanting to collaborate with her more, Amanda and I have recently started doing a podcast together as a way to provide information to our clients.
Amanda hold herself to a high ethical standard. This is clearly reflected in the quality of her work and the lengths she will go to take care of her clients. Yet she is incredibly down to earth and easy to talk to. I love her sense of humor and her attitude in general.