South Coast Law Group - Surrey, British Columbia

Caroline M.

Amazing team, Renee did a great job in finalizing my family matters. In a stressful time, she was clear and efficient. Her assistant Kristi was amazing as well, with great communication! My divorce was finalized quickly, as well as it costing less than the retainer. Can't recommend Renee and her team enough! Thank you!

Chanel R.

Dustin has been great through my personal situation and very professional. I can not say the same for whoever is responsible for accounting and communication when it comes to accounting. They will not provide an itemized invoice and they expect me to pay when I have no idea what I am paying for. I asked for some help and clarification with this and received a very aggressive rude call demanding payment. This left an extremely bad taste my mouth, they really need to screen their employees better, especially when dealing with finances. I have been up to date on payment thus far, all I simply wanted to see is what I am paying for and I would be more than happy to settle up my last bill. Just a thought for others to watch the billing aspect of your journey with South Coast Law Group.

Dany B.

I was referred to Darnell Smith at South Coast Law Group by my former lawyer who was no longer practicing family law. I needed his legal expertise to finalize a family court matter and was very pleased from the onset of our dealings. Darnell’s abilities and personable manner instilled confidence in me from the minute we met and I knew he had my best interest at heart. He listened to what my legal requirements were and supported me throughout the process. I found Darnell to be kind, fair, efficient and highly knowledgeable throughout the entire process. Having him in my corner during these legal proceedings truly made me feel confident that we had achieved the most positive and fair outcome.

Michelle B.

I had the pleasure of working with Darnell Smith during one of the most stressful and difficult times. His professionalism, organization,extensive knowledge, and kind/empathetic nature gave me the utmost confidence in his ability. I was pleased with the outcomes and know without a doubt everything was done to ensure the best for me in a rough situation I would recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer whom they can count on to have their best interests and needs met. His response times were quick and he was always there to answer any questions I had. 10/10 experience . Thanks Darnell

Ange S.

Upon searching for lawyers for a family law matter, Darnell was recommended by a few people and i am glad I went with him . Not only was he extremely knowledgeable he went above and beyond to make sure everything was properly explained to me and I was never left unsure. Himself and Brandi were great with helping me. 10/10 Strongly recommend.

Rhonda

Darnell at SouthCoast Law is a very personable and competent lawyer. In a very stressful time during my separation, he had eased my concerns with his knowledge and timely responses. I felt he was very generous with his time and was available to me when my needs became time sensitive. I will not hesitate to recommend Darnell to anyone who is in need of a family lawyer.

Greatly appreciated your services!
Rhonda

Kimberly D.

When I went into South Coast law I was defeated from an already 3 yearlong custody and child support battle with my ex. Meeting with Darnell Smith gave me a glimmer of hope for my family at a time when our options appeared limited and the likelihood of a resolution seemed almost impossible. Not only was he able to come up with a new plan and a more effective way to execute it , his calm and empathetic demeanor helped me become emotionally prepared to dive back into the train wreck I was dealing with. Darnell really had my children’s well-being at heart and was determined to make sure that their best interests were met. He takes a pragmatic approach to law and doesn’t over complicate things unnecessarily. My children and I are eternally grateful for his service and I would recommend Darnell without hesitation to anyone who is looking for a trustworthy, responsive and professional family law lawyer.

Amy L.

Best Surrey Family Lawyer! Darnell Smith helped me with a separation agreement. He is super reliable, knowledgable and friendly, and always replied to my e-mails and phone calls within a day or two at most. He took the time to thoroughly explain everything to me, and I felt comfortable asking him as many questions as I needed to. I would highly recommend Darnell at South Coast Law Group!

Birgit J.

Renée Aldana and her assistant, Kristi Stolte, are both VERY professional, and provided exemplary service to my husband and me on incredibly short notice. Kristi's impressive efficiency enabled Renée to receive and then review the MOU (memorandum of understanding) prepared for my husband and me in a very timely manner. Renée then prepared our separation agreement over the weekend, and had it completed in time for our Monday deadline (which was incredible!). Renée's "rush" fee for her weekend work was very reasonable considering she worked through the weekend, contacted me whenever she had questions, and expedited the process in order to meet our unreasonably short deadline. Thus, I highly recommend Renée Aldana and her assistant, Kristi Stolte, to those needing professional assistance with Family Law issues.

Alyssa D.

I can’t say enough good things about Renée and her assistant Kristi. They helped me navigate an incredibly stressful and emotional time with compassion, professionalism, and clarity. I’m so grateful to have had them in my corner, and I would wholeheartedly recommend their team to anyone.

Rebecca C.

Renée Aldana is an incredible professional. She puts her clients first and provides exceptional advice and guidance through difficult seasons of life. I wouldn't trust anyone else to help me, or people I care about.
Renée also has excellent rapport in her industry, making it smooth and painless to get hard negotiations done. Above all, she's a real human with the highest level of integrity. She's authentic, kind and compassionate.
I cannot recommend her enough.

Audrey W.

I did not feel fully supported or well-represented in my case. I often had to come up with my own solutions or suggestions rather than being guided toward the best options. It felt like not all aspects of my situation were thoroughly considered, and the approach came across as transactional rather than client-centered. For women going through a divorce—especially when care, understanding, and advocacy are so important—I would not recommend this lawyer.

Jenn D.

I highly recommend South Coast law group. Renee handled my child custody case with the utmost professionalism. She is trustworthy and honest.