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“Mr. Babcock Slays Real Estate Giant Douglas Emmett, Inc. and heavy-hitting law firm Kimball, Tirey & St. John in 6 day jury trial in Pomona Courthouse”

Representing a Defendant at the Pomona courthouse is as easy as a cake walk … said NO attorney ever! Douglas Emmett, Inc. owns billions of dollars worth of Class-A commercial and residential real state across the county, so I knew it would be a challenge of a lifetime for me. In the end, they needed 2 trial lawyers and still couldn’t beat me. The jury saw that this lawsuit was a greedy, money grab and they ruled in my client’s favor after a 6-day slaughter of each and every one of the witnesses that Douglas Emmett, Inc. put on the witness stand. At first, the trial didn’t seem to be going well with the judge threatening to “lock up” my client for felony criminal threat charges if I put her on the stand to testify. I didn’t hesitate for one second when the judge attempted to scare me with this. I pushed forward with trial and inevitably put my “criminal” client on the stand. She was a very sympathetic witness who trains search and rescue dogs for law enforcement and a local branch of the coast guard. The so called “criminal threat” was a conditional threat that was made in jest and something my client was not even capable of committing as she did not have the tools to do so. I skewered the alleged “victim” on the stand - getting her to admit that when she learned about the threat she (1) did not call the cops, (2) that she immediately went back to work at the office on site where my client lives in high-rise apartment building on the beach in Santa Monica, (3) just went about her business as usual, including sending emails to her corporate higher ups, “nickel and diming” tenants for illegal late fee charges, harassing other tenants who don’t obey her fascist orders, and lastly (4) that she was never literally “afraid for her life” as she had testified 10 minutes before I got a chance to ask her questions during trial. Client went home a free citizen to enjoy her rent controlled, 180-degree-ocean-view apartment in Santa Monica where she has lived for the past 35 years. Did I mention her rent was $1,300 a month?

“Mr. Babcock defeats Kimball, Tirey & St. John again in another jury trial and after second lawsuit is filed he prevails on a Motion for Summary Judgment before any depositions take place saving client substantial amount of time and money”

Mr. Babcock, again, defeated KTS in two lawsuits involving the same tenant. At the time of the first lawsuit, tenant was alleged to have owed over $25,000 in rent, but with Mr. Babcock’s cross examination of the managing members of the LLC that owns the property, the case was thrown out by the judge on a motion for directed verdict. So KTS filed the case again against the same tenant and despite having been put on notice of all the deficiencies of their case, they did not manage to fix any of them when they filed the second lawsuit. So, before they took my client’s deposition, I drafted a motion for summary judgment that the judge granted, and the judge tossed this case out even though Plaintiff claimed she owed over $40,000 in rent. The tenant went home to her Beverly Hills apartment without having to write a check to anyone. If landlords don’t follow the law, they can’t collect any rent.

“Mr. Babcock Gets Tenant a Check for $50,000”

I refer to some eviction cases as “fake” nonpayment of rent cases. This is where the landlord sues the tenant based on alleged failure to pay rent on time but in reality, the landlord is just pretending that the tenant didn’t pay rent so they can kick them out and increase the rent to full market value. Depending on how many years the tenant has lived in the apartment, landlords can double, triple or quadruple the amount of rent they receive if they succeed in the eviction lawsuit. This is how some folks dance around the rent control laws which places a cap on the amount of rent that a landlord can charge. Well, I made them pay in this case. Some landlords take advantage of low-income, unsophisticated tenants who do not pay rent using certified mail, so the tenants can never show in court a paper trail reflecting the exact date they mailed their rent check. This leaves open the door for the landlord to claim that the tenant never paid the rent because with a certified mail receipt, it becomes a case of “he said/she said” which usually doesn’t end well for the tenant. However, it did not matter in this case because the landlord did not follow the legal process for transferring ownership of the apartment building, and so we knew that even if they didn’t pay to settle the case we would win at trial. We often get the best results by picking a jury, pointing out (again) the problems with the landlord’s lawsuit, and then enjoying the look of fear on opposing counsel’s face when they realize they can’t win the case.

“Mr. Babcock Gets Tenant $115,000”

I represented a tenant who was being evicted for non payment of rent. The defense was that she obviously tried paying the rent on time but the landlord wouldn’t take it. They told her “our lawyers said not to take your check because it’s late.” Total lie. Owners were 20 real estate investors who were lying to evict every African-American tenant out of the building so they could fix up the building and flip it for a huge profit. I showed them that they have to spend money to make money.

“Mr. Bartley Babcock Gets Tenant a Check for $17,000”

I represented a tenant who was being evicted for non payment of rent.  He owed 4 months of rent and therefore he was not legally entitled to any relocation money.  After conducting discovery and working up the unlawful detainer case and finding numerous affirmative defenses to the case, such as failure by the landlord to register the apartments with the city, and pay the annual rent registry and code enforcement fees, I convinced the landlord to pay $17,000 to the tenant on the day of trial.  Tenant was not "qualified" under the rent control laws in L.A. and was not even entitled to any relocation money because he was admittedly at fault. I also got the landlord to forgive the 4 months rent he owed, saving the client an additional $5,000. 

“Bartley Babcock Successfully Terminates 1 Year Lease on an Apartment Days After Tenant Signs Lease”

Tenant wanted to terminate her lease so that she could start a new life for herself in Europe.  There really was no legal grounds to terminate the lease until I became creative and found a way out.  Landlord lied directly to my client about a material condition of the property which caused my client to sign the lease.  But for those lies, my client would not have signed the lease.  That's fraud.  Client moved in and discovered horrid conditions that deeply disturbed her right to quiet enjoyment and to live peacefully and comfortably in her apartment.  Landlord threatened to sue for the rent remaining on the entire contract, which was around $50,000.  I pointed out, through a few polite phone calls and a letter, that his actions were unreasonable.  One can't demand rent when one has known about substantial defects that have a material affect on the value or desirability of property for a long period of time and subsequently failing to act as a reasonable person.  The landlord, here, was under a duty to reduce his financial losses by finding a new tenant. Landlord did not do anything to try to reduce his losses, which is a legal requirement, and so the case never even got to court and the tenant, years after, has not been sued for this money.

"CASE DISMISSED"

Case dismissed in court when Mr. Babcock lets the landlord’s attorney know that the landlord committed numerous violations of law by harassing the tenant by shutting off his cable and internet as well as violating the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance.  At trial, landlord begrudgingly dismisses the case WITH prejudice.  My client was an alleged "ringleader" and stirred up controversy with property management and other tenants by filing complaints about poor conditions at his apartment.  Did I mention the numerous months of free rent my client received as well as the 60 days he got to move out of the apartment?

"Default judgment against my client "set aside" by the Judge and case dismissed with prejudice"

In another unlawful detainer case where I was representing the Tenant, my client had lost the case by the time he hired me because the landlord entered a "default" judgment against him.  This is happens when landlord's lie and claim they properly served the tenant with a lawsuit when in fact they did not.  This is colloquially known as “gutter” service. In this case, landlord said they personally served my client, however, at an evidentiary hearing in court we put on undisputed facts the proved my client was not even in the state of California at the time the fraudulent service took place.  The default was set aside and landlord agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice as a result of my tenacious negotiations.

"Unlawful Detainer case dismissed yet again Due to Bartley Babcock's Aggressive and Fearless Advocacy for Tenant"

My client, the tenant, lived in an apartment that had a fire.  He was forced to move out while workers fixed the fire damage.  The repairs took over 3 months to complete and my client exercised his right to terminate his 2-year lease.  Landlord accepted this.  6 months after terminating his lease, my client was sued for 'unlawful detainer' by this landlord despite the fact that my client was not in possession of the apartment at the time nor had he been in possession for over 6 months!  Attorney Bartley Babcock made one phone call to landlord's Attorney and the case was dismissed!  Client extremely happy but very outraged at this particular plaintiff.

"Mortgage Broker Who Was Being Sued to the Tune of over $200,000"

This, unfortunately for my client, was another “sue everyone you can think of” lawsuit - going after him because he had deep pockets.  Again, my client was the alleged "ringleader".  Plaintiff's attorneys filed numerous frivolous motions seeking sanctions and threatening to call the police, FBI and others to investigate my client in all his real estate transactions going back deep into his past.   Their case fell apart after my client was deposed and we learned that he had nothing to do with any of the bad acts by a rouge "loan mod" officer who was the real fraudster. 

When I convinced Plaintiff that their case was bad, he agreed to dismiss my client thereby letting him out of the lawsuit, upon my client sending a check for $1,000.  This was comical given that opposing counsel had insisted for the past 2 years that my client running the point on this real estate fraud scheme.

"Bartley Babcock persuades Judge to Dismiss entire case WITH PREJUDICE"

Defending an unlicensed general contractor in a lawsuit where the contractor was accused of building a house without the required license (which is illegal), Mr. Babcock was able to get all the fraud charges dismissed from the complaint as a result of a legal brief he submitted to the court.  At oral argument before the judge, Mr. Babcock prevailed by persuading the judge that the fraud claims were completely frivolous and without any merit whatsoever.  Demurrer sustained without leave to amend.  Client was really happy because then he was able to file bankruptcy which stopped the civil case dead in it's tracks and he did not have to pay the Plaintiff any money in the lawsuit. 

"Attorney Bartley Babcock wins $10,000 for client in small claims appeal"

My client was defrauded by a chop shop owner who never properly repaired his car after a car accident.  The parts allegedly used to fix my clients car were either stolen or non-existent.  Client got his car back from the chop shop in much the same condition in which it was after the car accident.  The chop shop owner stole $3,000 of my client's car insurance proceeds without refunding client for services not performed.  We had the car inspected by a licensed professional after my client got the car back and the inspector concluded that the agreed upon repairs were not performed.  We were awarded bad faith damages and attorney's fees.

“Initial offer of 54 Months State Prison reduced to 20 Days Community Service and immediate release from Men’s Central Jail in Los Angeles”

In People v. S.O., the defendant, who for the past 25 years had worked tirelessly as a plumber, was charged by prosecutors with felony grand theft.  Before Mr. Babcock was retained, prosecutors offered the client 54 months in state prison (because of his prior violent felony conviction stemming from 1994), and his maximum exposure if he proceeded to trial and lost was ten years in state prison.  Mr. Babcock persuaded the prosecutor to drop the felony grand theft charge and Babcock obtained for the defendant 20 days of community service. 

 “Attorney Bartley Babcock Convinces City Prosecutor to Dismiss Excessively High Blood Alcohol Level Enhancement”

In People v. R.R., client was pulled over for DUI as he was pulling into the driveway at his private residence.  Client admits that he was “hammered” and the police video of the incident showed that client miserably failed all field sobriety tests with flying colors.  The blood test taken at the hospital did not help our case as it registered an “excessively high blood alcohol” content at .21.  Before Mr. Babcock was retained, client’s only option was to take a 9 month alcohol program due to the high BAC.  However, Mr. Babcock came on the case and convinced the city attorney to dismiss the BAC enhancement (greater than .15) which allowed the client to take a 3 month alcohol class, thereby saving hundreds of dollars and months of wasted time. 

  “Speeding with No Proof of Insurance - Case dismissed”

In People v. M.R., the defendant, who was pulled over for speeding more than 20 miles an hour over the speed limit, in addition to not having proof of insurance for the vehicle, was afraid that he was going to be hit with a ridiculous amount of fines, fees and penalty assessments that traffic courts commonly dole out in Los Angeles County.  By filing various motions and subpoenas for records, Mr. Babcock’s efforts resulted in a dismissal of the case thereby saving client about 1500 dollars in fines and fees.

"Attorney Bartley Babcock gets multiple charges dropped at preliminary hearing in 47-defendant auto theft conspiracy case in Rancho Cucamonga"

In People v. R.M., defendant was charged with multiple counts of grand theft auto, conspiracy to commit grand theft auto, and receiving stolen property.  While cross-examining the police officer on the stand, Attorney Mr. Babcock was able to get officer to admit that prosecutors had no evidence whatsoever that defendant had knowledge that the cars he was driving were stolen nor that defendant had the intent to steal the cars from their rightful owners.  Multiple charges were dropped as a result.

"In a vehicular manslaughter case where Client's bad driving resulted in death of the victim Bartley Babcock gets client community service"

In People v. B.S., defendant fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into another car killing the driver instantly.  The normal penalty for this crime is four years in prison.  The case was held at the Pomona Courthouse which is notorious for being about as tough on crime as the courts in Orange County.  Pomona is an extremely hostile environment for defendant's as well as their lawyers.  As a result of a deep investigation conducted by my own personal private investigator and non-stop, aggressive to-the-point-of-annoying negotiations with the prosecutor, Mr. Babcock was able to get the case reduced to a misdemeanor with no jail time.  Probation, community service and a brief suspension of defendant's driver's license were the only penalties imposed.  Great result.  Unheard of in a Pomona case.

"Bartley Babcock prevails at the DMV's APS Drunk Driving Hearing.  Client keeps driver's license."

Defense attorneys lose 90% of the time at a DMV Hearing in a drunk driving case.  Mr. Babcock somehow miraculously won at the DMV hearing in a drunk driving case where client crashed into two parked cars causing over $20,000 in damage and made statements admitting to drinking wine "all day" and having just come from the store where she bought more booze.  Client blew a .12 BAC (which is way over the legal limit of .08).  In the end, Babcock prevented the DMV from suspending his license for any period of time.

"In a DUI case where client crashes into 2 parked cars and BAC was .12, Attorney Babcock gets offered a 'Wet Reckless'!"

Sometimes, in LA County, prosecutors offer a 'wet reckless' instead of DUI when the driver's blood alcohol concentration is very close to or under the legal limit of .08.  However, if there was a traffic accident you will almost NEVER get offered a 'wet,' unless you have Mr. Babcock working your case.  Client crashed into 2 parked cars causing $15,000 in damage, multiple witnesses, booze found in the car, client tells police she had been drinking all day, yet Mr. Babcock smooth talked all 3 prosecutors and the judge and presented the client as the 'victim' of a disease for which she had open heart surgery to correct, and was on several heart medications at the time of the accident.  As a result, client did not have to install the 'ignition interlock device' in her car, did not have to do a 3 month alcohol class, and did not have to be on probation for 3 years, and only had to pay HALF the fines and fees commonly applied in a DUI case.

"Bartley Babcock gets client a "wet reckless" (instead of DUI) in a drunk driving case where client runs from the cops and blows a .16, .17 on the chemical breathalyzer test."

Don't ask me how this was pulled off.  Really bad facts for the defense considering client was running away from the cops at the time of the arrest.  The blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit too.  Not a lot of mitigating facts for my client, however, he had no prior arrests whatsoever and there was evidence that the arresting officer had been "sidelined" by a previous employer for abusing his power and using excessive force on citizens. 

Michael W.Encino, Los Angeles, CA

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6/7/2019

Mr. Babcock is an excellent lawyer who not only has a talented legal mind, but also a very calm and patient bedside manner.  Mr. Babcock's clients are usually facing extremely stressful situations, like my friend who was threatened with eviction from her rent controlled home of over 35 years on a pretextual claim of nuisance. Mr. Babcock was there every step of the arduous process to guide her and explain the nuances of the law. He took the matter to jury trial and expertly defeated the landlord, a huge corporation represented by a large law firm that used multiple lawyers during the trial. He connected with the jury immediately and won them over, securing a 9-3 verdict for my friend on the critical issue in her case.

I strongly recommend Mr. Babcock for anyone that needs a strong attorney to fight eviction. He is fearless, organized, intelligent and steady as a rock. But most of all, he is extremely patient with his clients and shows them respect and compassion for the intensely emotional situations that they are in.

Katherine H.Santa Barbara, CA

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8/8/2017

We all know the reputation of a typical attorney: rushing you through a conversation, charging thousands of dollars by the second, a dragged out process with often disappointing results, leaving the experience feeling just as confused and unsure about your situation as you had been going into it...

When working with Mr. Babcock, this is NOT the case. Mr. Babcock takes his time. No rushing. Without judgment, he explained fully the complicated legality of my case to ensure that I had the knowledge I needed about my situation. After a (no charge) in depth phone consultation, Mr. Babcock promptly met with me in person to go over my concerns. He even prepared for our meeting while he was on vacation (Unheard of customer care and attention!) On top of this, the fee was extremely reasonable and considerably lower than other estimates I had received. But the true reason Mr. Babcock is the best is his genuine care and concern for his clients. Before Mr. Babcock I was nearly in tears over the dispute with my landlord, feeling overwhelmed and lost. After Mr. Babcock, I feel confident and well informed. It is a blessing knowing that I have Mr. Babcock in my corner.

Chris Y.Los Angeles, CA

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1/18/2018

I contacted Bartley Barcock recently over a housing issue with my neighbor and he had been very supportive and helpful to my situation. Even though I was not his client, he provided insights I would not have received from any other lawyer. He took time out of his busy day and offered me very reasonable rates should I decide to use his services. I highly recommend consulting Bartley if you run into any legal issues!

• Shawnee M.Corona del Mar, CA

  1/26/2018

  Money well spent!  I called for what seemed like a petty small claims issue and Bartley personally responded to me in less than 12 hours to set up an initial consult for a few minutes. His advice was sound, professional, and thorough. Bartley was able to get at the heart of the matter by extrapolating and processing necessary information quicker than any other attorney I've spoken with to date.  His advice was sound and considerate of both the small and large issues at hand. Finally an attorney with common sense, business sense, and specialized experience.  If you're lookin for a no-nonsense, specialized professional, go with Bartley Babcock!

• Valeria S.Los Angeles, CA

  6/11/2017

  Bartley was a God send for me. I've been having a issues with my landlord, and decided to sue them. Bartley took the time over the phone and in person to go over all my documentation, and how to present my case once I go to court. I left our last meeting feeling confident about my day in court.

• Angelica S.Woodland Hills, CA

  3/22/2017

  I contacted Bartley Babcock in regards to an unlawful detainer I was served with. I had done a lot of reading of CA Landlord/Tenant law and knew my rights and retaliation from landlords (especially with zero rent ever late or past due). The case had a few moving parts, and he took the time to consult with me over the phone. It was a lengthy conversation - more so than with most any law firm or attorney you contact. Because of this conversation, my self-doubt was no longer and I went to court confident and got exactly what I wanted.

• Christopher S.El Monte, CA

  1/2/2017

  Bartley Babcock are my life savoir. When no one would take my small claim appeal serious Bartley jump on the case, very strong communicator, made sure I had all my exhibits in order, directed me in areas I did not think about for my case. I will always " Hope I never have to but" always use Bartley. Hands down if you need a helpful, resourceful lawyer look no further.. No Yelp review or amount of words can describe how much you've helped me.

• Brandon T.Arcadia, CA

  1/12/2018

  Bartley was recommended to me to settle a small car I had. As soon as we talked he was right on it, the confidence he had made me feel at ease and was a great attorney to work with. He was always telling me to contact him with any questions at any time and always answered when I did. I would happily recommend him to anyone, thanks for everything

• A B.Montclair, NJ

  11/12/2016

  Bartley is an outstanding lawyer. I had a great experience hiring him for a recent legal case for a family member. From the initial phone call and throughout the entire process he was personable, courteous, sincere and focused on using all possible tools to achieve the desired results. He took the time to explain all aspects of the case and addressed each of my concerns. I appreciate that he handled our case quickly and with care. His expertise and persistence yielded a positive outcome. His communication skills are excellent and he quickly responds to any issues/inquiries that arise. I recommend him highly and without reservation.

• Kylee D.Los Angeles, CA

  2/22/2017

  Bartley Babcock is am amazing attorney and fantastic person.  I had a toxic mold case, which is a very difficult legal area and finding representation was no small task.  I had some TERRIBLE experiences with other firms -- they were always rushing me, trying to get money for equally disappointing consultations, and never took the time to truly understand the situation I was in.  I had begun to lose all hope in the justice system and attorneys in general.  Bartley not only took my case, but actually made the process enjoyable. He handled it with ease, grace, patience, and even made me laugh from time to time.  He help educate me about the process and for the first time over a 12 month process, I felt that someone truly had my best interest at heart.  It was such a pleasure working with Bartley that recouping the financial damages almost seemed like a cherry on top.  Words can not express how much Bartley helped me in my time of distress and how grateful I am to now have found my "go-to" lawyer in the instance I ever need one again.  He has my highest recommendation

• Gg C.

  1. Beverly Hills, CA

  6/9/2019

  DAVID SLAYS APPALLING MODERN DAY GOLIATH
  
  Thank God for Bartley Babcock the best Unlawful Detainer lawyer in existence! And a star litigator! I found myself in the most stressful unlawful detainer case brought by my egregious landlord Douglas Emmett. I live in rent controlled Santa Monica. One lie compounded by more lies and all of a sudden I was cast as a bad guy, in the judicial system, where I was treated as a non-person with no integrity. Bartley to the rescue! From the first meeting I knew I was in good hands. Meticulous with Briefs and very familiar with 'low rent control paying tenants being evicted at any cost' scenario, Bartley is brilliant, calm and fierce as he fought for me against 6 lying witnesses, a judge with very questionable motives - please don't be naïve a company like Douglas Emmett own over 1,000 office buildings in Los Angeles County mostly renting to law firms. LA County judges are familiar with them and their pattern and practices. Bartley was undeterred, focused and kept pounding away with the facts and law. He was awesome! The jury saw through all the lies and I am sleeping just fine in my apartment of 30 years!
  
  Long time rent control tenants are targets for big corporations like Douglas Emmett. One apartment at market value can add half a million dollars to their bottom line and enabling them to purchase more buildings. Call Bartley Babcock! I am so grateful

• Naz S.

  1. NJ, NJ

  3/1/2019

  You won't be disppaointed to chose Mr. Babcock to deal with your legal issues . He was dynamic and well-organized in every phase.
  It's obvious he has a desire to help people with passion and is skilled in winning .
  He is intense and intelligent in his courtroom strategies. He is a gifted speaker , and has those intangible qualities needed for a successful lawyer .
  He is also extremely charismatic and likable .

• Lauren M.

  1. Los Angeles, CA

  2/21/2019

  I currently have a landlord/tenant issue and wanted to check to make sure that I have a legal claim. I emailed Mr. Babcock and he responded within less than 24 hours. He further reviewed my lease and let me know if there is a legal claim. He was so helpful and nice, and took time out of his day to do a preliminary view of my issue. I really appreciated his help whenever he was in no way obligated to help me. If I ever have a future issue, he will definitely be the attorney that I will go to. If he is that responsive to someone who is not a client nor paying him, I can only imagine how great of an attorney he is when he's getting paid for his legal services.

• Anton P.

  1. Los Angeles, CA

  2/6/2019

  In the past couple of months, we were lucky to be represented by Bartley Babcock in an eviction case that went to trial and that we ended up winning.
  
  An eviction is a truly traumatic experience for a renter, especially if the landlord is basing it on lies and made up violations. Luckily, for us Bartley transformed the whole case, and it became a pleasure to watch him take apart the landlord on the witness stand. Bartley's approach is absolutely no-nonsense, he quickly identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the case, takes control of the situation and the opposing counsel, and skillfully exposes all wrongdoings of the opposing side. Despite the financial stakes and stress that is involved in being the defendants of a frivolous eviction case, working with Bartley made us realize that we had the upper hand, it even became "fun" when he absolutely nailed the landlord with his questions. Without him, we would have likely succumbed to a very bad settlement agreement.
  
  We could not have wished for a better lawyer by our side, and wholeheartedly recommend Bartley to any tenant in dispute with their landlord.

• Laurel G.

  1. West Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, CA

  9/4/2018

  Bartley was kind enough to assist in a matter expeditiously. He offered valuable and sound advice in how to move forward in a frivolous case. I would recommend the law office of Bartley Babcock.

• Barbara C.

  1. Los Angeles, CA

  8/19/2018

  Bartley Babcock is an amazing attorney. He negotiated a settlement that fit my needs not his pocket. He truly fights for the people. He is a trustworthy lawyer and I am glad to have had him represent me.

• Suri B.

  1. Central LA, Los Angeles, CA

  6/6/2018

  We were in a horible situation at the hands of our landlord over a amount of $3.61. An amazing lawyer by the name of Mr. Bartley Babcock fought for us and knew we had a great case against our landlord. Mr. Bartley fought hard and long for over 4 months. After 5 months of nonstop litigation Mr. Bartley won our case. We got to remain at our apartment that we have called home for over 25 years. Thank You!! Mr. Bartley Babcock.

• Chris T.

  1. San Fernando Valley, CA

  2/13/2018

  Contacted Bartley after my landlord of the past ten years decided to go after our pets that we have kept with his full agreement for the past 8 years.  I live in a rent stabilization property and the landlord recently attempted unsuccessfully to sell the property.  Bartley was able to start the process of collecting documentation aimed at bringing a potential action against my landlord in order to protect our home, pets and put a stop to harassment and intimidation.  Bartley has stellar communication and knows this arena of law like the back of his hand.  Easily one of the very best at what he does and very fair and reasonable fees.  Nothing bad to say at all about Mr. Babcock.

• Jeff F.

  1. Central LA, Los Angeles, CA

  2/12/2018

  As a landlord I went to see Bartley regarding a messy tenet eviction. He was very well versed in the laws pertaining to evictions and he came up with a game plan to handle the matter very quickly. He started the process going and put me on the right track. I felt much better about the whole situation. Would highly recommend.

• J. G.

  1. Los Angeles, CA

  1/31/2018

  Very nice, patient, genuine and helpful.
  I emailed Mr Babcock at 11pm and he called me the next day. Meanwhile my situation had changed and I explained to him I didn't need his service anymore, so I didn't want to lose his time.
  He still wrote me back a long email with a lot of explanations of what could happen or would have happened in my case, even though I told him I would not need his services he took the time to help me out.
  If in the future I have issues with my tenants I will definitely reach out to him.
  Thank you again.

• Mary S.

  1. Pasadena, CA

  1/9/2018

  Bartley was personable, professional, and thorough from the beginning. I have never had to get a lawyer before, so I was really nervous. He made me feel comfortable from the beginning and explained the process in a way I could understand. I'm grateful for having him in my corner!

• Mo W.

  1. Los Angeles, CA

  11/7/2017

  Hello,
  I found Law Office of Bartley Babcock on Google, I read the reviews  they were all extremely positive, I sent him an email at about 8:00 Am on Friday morning  with in one hour he called  me. Very fast response I liked that I explained my situation that I own a business and my client does not want to pay the amount is over  $12000 can you help me get my money from the client. He was on the phone with me for at least 35 minutes from the tone of his voice I could tell I can trust this man
  he knows what he is talking about. I hired him we got started and by Tuesday everything was done my Demand letter was done and on its way to the client. Its a good feeling to know that someone in his Authority is on your side. Long story short he is a BADASS!!
  I'am so glad I found him now I have an attorney for life for my business.....  
  
  THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP!!!
  
  Mo W.

• m m.

  1. Los Angeles, CA

  11/3/2017

  Bartley is such a gem! I knew of him because my friend used him to help with a tenants rights case. When we decided to open a business we came to him to help with the lease.
  
  He was helpful, kind, informative, and knowledgeable.
  
  He's basically like the lawyer equivalent of your favorite neighbor. Always looking out for you and making you feel safe.
  
  I can't imagine ever seeing someone else!

• Vivian J.

  1. Central LA, Los Angeles, CA

  11/2/2017

  Bartley Babcock's Demand Letter has helped a great deal in every way.
  
  I am so glad that I decided to seek legal advice from him regarding my case against my landlord. In my opinion, the Demand Letter made a difference in the attitude and behavior of the property manager and the management office.
  
  Mr. Babcock made me realize that a great Demand Letter is as good, if not better, than going to court because the results of that demand letter took effect against my landlord immediately.
  
  It was never about the financial claim against them; It was about the apartment manager realizing that illegal behavior has consequences, which includes law enforcement and filing a  claim in court and/or a Demand Letter.
  
  He is worth every penny and then some. I will keep in touch, even if just to say everything is fine, and/or for future legal advice, which is very well worth paying for.
  
  Literally, I can't say enough great things about him. Mr. Bartley Babcock is so professionally wonderful and very pleasant to talk to over the phone.
  
  Vivian R J

• Roland W.

  1. Los Angeles, CA

  10/10/2017

  Bartley got me out of a 1 year residential lease pretty much right after I moved in. All I had to do to get out of my lease was pay 1 months rent and forfeit my security deposit, which was definitely worth it because I didn't have the best legal grounds to terminate my lease. He spent more than the promised amount of time on my case and wrote a stellar letter to my landlord that got him to release me from my lease. Very happy with his services and would definitely recommend him to any and all who need legal counsel/services!

• Roberta D.

  1. San Francisco, CA

  9/26/2017

  Bartley saved me. I was so fortunate to have found such a great lawyer! I have no idea where I would be today if I never had the good fortune of meeting Bartley. He was absolutely amazing.
  Bartley is one of the best.

• Rex N.

  1. North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA

  8/28/2017

  I had a dishonest landlord stop cashing my rent checks, while at the same time he lied to me about claims that were already untrue.  Living in a Rent Stabilized Apartment, the landlord then offered a lowball "Cash for Keys Buyout Agreement" of which I exercised my right under the Los Angeles Municipal Code to reject.  He retaliated afterwards by lying to the court and filing an Unlawful Detainer case claiming non-payment of rent.  So I interviewed 4 different attorneys that specialize in landlord-tenant law.  The 4th attorney was BARTLEY BABCOCK.  I presented him my case when I visited his office in person for him to review.  Right away he had a strategy and knew exactly what was going on with this dishonest, unethical, immoral, and greedy landlord that was out to screw me and my neighbors out of receiving the amount of relocation money that is entitled to me under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance!!  This POS landlord was trying to coerce me into accepting his $7,000 lowball offer for me to relocate rather than pay the prescribed amount I was entitled to under the LAMC and RSO.  After hiring Bartley, the end result was a settlement of $16,000 plus 6 months of free rent.
  
  Hiring Bartley Babcock was the BEST DECISION I knew I was going to make after I met him presenting my case.  He was professional, courteous, a great communicator, and cognizant of the landlord-tenant laws.  He helped me grab a nightmare situation by the horns and start charging in the opposite direction to WIN MY CASE!!  He always answered my questions, returned my phone calls, responded to my emails and text messages when I needed to communicate with him, even when he was on vacation.  He is really a good guy that cares about his clients by responding to them when needed.  I truly enjoyed working with this attorney to win my case.  I could not be any happier and he is WORTH EVERY PENNY when you hire him!!  If you are in a familiar situation as mine, or even similar, I HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU to give him a call and present your case or situation. He will give you a review with some feedback about your case and you will have a better understanding of what your situation is.  You will be happy that you did!!  If I had another case, I WOULD NOT HESITATE TO HIRE HIM AGAIN!!  
  
  A VERY HAPPY CLIENT from the NOHO Arts District.

• Bob A.

  1. Los Angeles, CA

  8/28/2017

  Locating an attorney with integrity , confidence and self perseverance to succeed is very difficult !
  
  Bartley is an individual that has all of what I mentioned and more !
  
  Such a great attorney to work with ..he pushed extremely hard for my case with stellar results!!
  
  Thank you agian Bartley for all your diligent  work!

• Jaze H.

  1. Plano, TX

  8/22/2017

  I went to Bartley after dealing with other lawyers relating to a landlord / tenant issue.  He immediately made me feel comfortable with his honesty and competence.  Bartley offered me valuable advice relating to my potential case and even gave me advice in case I wanted to self represent myself during some pre-trail proceedings to cut down on trail expenses.
  I had to seek Bartley's advice in another potential legal matter and with his assistance he was able to intervene on my behalf and persuade the other party that taking me to court would be a waste of everyone's time and money.  Other lawyers would have let the issue go to trail so they could collect all the associated fees.  I will definitely consult with Bartley for any legal matters in the future, his fees are reasonable and well worth it.

• Elena F.

  1. Central LA, Los Angeles, CA

  7/10/2017

  When I found myself in a terrible dispute with my Landlord, I knew I needed to hire an Attorney and for some sort of divine intervention I contacted Mr. Babcock. Not only he fought for me and successfully helped me with my case, he also treated me with tremendous care (he even made me laugh, making this stressful situation less hard to deal with). What can I say ? Mr. Babcock is the go-to Attorney. Thank you Mr. Babcock !!

• Suzanne P.

  1. Los Angeles, CA

  7/7/2017

  Nobody enjoys having to hire a lawyer, especially in my situation as it should not have come to this point, but I'm really happy that I found Bartley Babcock.  He was great in helping me with my landlord/tenant case.  He was extremely thorough when listening to my side of the story and gathering all of the details necessary to support my case. He also was excellent at quickly learning the precise timeline of my case before my trial so that he knew exactly what the judge would be expecting to hear.  He has an excellent grasp of California's landlord/tenant laws and he is very bright.  He told me what the opposing attorney's legal arguments would be and he was spot on, he even told me what evidence we can gather to undermine the other side's arguments.  Bartley Babcock also did an excellent job with dealing with (and shielding me from) a large amount of intimidation and bullying that came from the property management's lawyer, who was attempting to intimidate me into dropping the case or into negotiating a deal that was terrible for me.  I highly recommend the Law Office of Bartley A. Babcock for dealing with legal issues pertaining to landlord/tenant conflicts.

• Abe T.

  1. Santa Barbara, CA

  2/18/2017

  Let me start by saying my son was stuck in a lease in California at a dysfunctional apartment complex. I live in Florida and started researching landlord/tenant laws trying to get him out of this lease. Because of the distance and me not knowing that much about how "early" lease terminations work, I went online for advice. Not expecting much I was randomly referred to Mr. Bartley Babcock (thank god). Mr. Babcock went above and beyond with this case. He was able to negotiate a reasonable settlement with the apartment complex saving me money but more importantly he took this case personally as my son is a college student on a limited budget. I subsequently flew out to California to assist my son. The early lease termination went fine with no backlash from the leasing office ONLY BECAUSE WE HAD MR. BABCOCK on our side. I couldn't of found a better attorney if I look one up in the phone book!! If any future ligation arises in California I will always use Mr. Babcock.

• Chelsea S.

  1. Pacific Palisades, CA

  2/1/2017

  I worked with Bartley Babcock to change my company from a sole proprietorship into an LLC.  He was very easy to work with and helped guide me from filing articles of incorporation to registering with the IRS.  The process was completely foreign to me, so working with a lawyer that was both knowledge and accommodating was important.  He obviously enjoys his profession, and that enthusiasm shows through in his everyday work and how he treats his clients.  Next time I have legal work to be done I will be coming back to him.

• Lisa S.

  1. Los Angeles, CA

  9/26/2016

  I was referred to Bartley Babcock through a legal service and I was amazed at how fast he responded to my inquiry. He spent a lot of time talking with me about my case and provided some very useful information. I love the fact that he dealt with me personally. At most firms you deal with an intake coordinator or paralegal. I highly recommend calling him!

• Maksim K.

  1. West Hollywood, CA

  8/11/2016

  The thing about this attorney is that he spent a lot of time talking to me and calming me down because I thought I was going to lose $10,000 to my landlord who sued me in court.  He was really cool and smart and he really fought in the emails I saw he wrote to the other attorney!  He got the case dismissed with prejudice somehow and kept me informed every single day.  Very reasonable prices and even drove to my house on a Sunday! (after I hired him)

• Peter F.

  1. Los Angeles, CA

  3/28/2016

  Bartley worked very hard to get a generous settlement in our case. He has a friendly but strong conversational style that is very effective.I would highly recommend Bartley to anyone who needs a good attorney to get a favorable settlement.
  Peter Fivas

• Diane D.

  1. Monrovia, CA

  2/27/2016   Updated review

  Bartley Babcock is an EXCELLENT attorney!  He paid attention to every detail of my case, even visiting me at my home.  I had health problems and ran into two parked cars, where I was arrested for a DUI.  Because of his dedication and commitment to helping people, he was able to get my DUI down to a wet reckless. He kept copious notes on my case, and was very kind, caring, personable, and professional.  I was very impressed with what Bartley Babcock did for me.  He was not eager to just collect a dime, but he really cared about me and my situation.  I honestly and truly recommend him for any legal need!  I love Bartley Babcock!!

• Caro C.

  1. Los Angeles, CA

  11/23/2015

  I wanted to thank Mr. Babcock for doing such a great job!  He helped someone close to me by getting ALL the fraud charges thrown out as a result a court paper he wrote.  Mr. Babcock always spent time with us on the phone to explain clearly what was going on and what our options were.  He was really patient, kind, and a genuinely nice person who really cared about us.  There is no other attorney like him that I know, and he is really in a league of his own.  Mr. Babcock is the best professional out there.  Do not hesitate in picking him to be your fighter in court!  He gets you the results you want and pushes back hard against the judge and opposing counsel when you need it most

• Mick W.

  1. Los Angeles, CA

  11/10/2015

  Bartley Babcock did an incredible job in handling my case! I had a brush with "the law" due to a citation for riding on a train without a ticket. Because I had moved out of the state, and therefore missed my mandatory court date-a simple $250 ticket turned into a misdemeanor criminal charge - and I got a bill for over $1500! I was offered services through other attorneys in California, but I chose to hire Bartley Babcock. He not only got back to me promptly for our initial calls, but after hiring him, he was immediately in action on my behalf!  In a crazy, short turnaround time (still don't know how he did this so quickly!) He got all of the misdemeanor charges DISMISSED- with one court appearance and somehow he worked his magic skills and got the fine down to a mere $110, don't ask me how he did it. If you find yourself in some trouble-he is the one to hire! Mr. Babcock is extremely professional, attentive, and will go the extra mile on your behalf. He responds immediately to phone calls and emails, even during late hours at night. I'm so glad I hired him - I'd say he's the best in Southern California!

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