Dawn Edwards

Shumsha is one of the most competent family law attorneys I have had the pleasure of working with. From our first meeting, she was kind, patient, very professional, and proved to be extremely knowledgeable on the subject of family law. She went above and beyond to move the divorce proceedings along, all while having to navigate the shut down of the courts due to the COVID 19 pandemic. She was responsive and kept me well informed throughout the entire process. I felt very confident in her legal representation and will continue to highly recommend her services without hesitation!

Calina Kung

Shumsha has been my family attorney for over 10 years. Initially, I needed help with a divorce and then as a consultant through the years on various issues. I appreciate her kindness in handling tough situations and also her tenacity when needed to get the job done. She has communicated each step and what needed to happen to get to the end goal/result. I will continue to contact Shumsha whenever the need arises.

Heaven Walker

Shumsha Hanif- Cruz is the best lawyer that I have had the privilege to work with. She took my case in a moment's notice when an attorney was needed immediately. She provided practical advice and case strategies. She has the ability to respond quickly to changing case dynamics and follows up immediately with administrative tasks associated with your case. Shumsha also has the ability to speak with you as a whole person, not just a client. When I spoke to Shumsha, I felt like I was speaking to a mother that understood my frustration and anxiety as a parent in a challenging custody battle, not just an attorney who was handling a case. Her legal abilities literally changed the lives of me and my family for the better. I not only won my case, but also was able to handle a surprising settlement with her leadership. I cannot recommend her strongly enough and Shumsha Hanif-Cruz will be the first person I call if my family has legal troubles in the future.

Oz M

This attorney failed to meet her obligations with her client and only work when it was convenient for her and yet she would milk her clients for money by prolonging cases and intentionally losing cases in order to keep the case's going. She would have backdoor deals with the other party attorney and provided private information to the other side. I wouldn't recommend her at all for any issues with family matters, especially child custody cases. If you are working with her, please stop and find a new attorney with more experience and knowledge in family law. please take this warning seriously it might save you a lot of time and money. I do not recommend this lawyer based on my experience with her in family law matters. She financially drained me without delivering any results, and as a consequence, I lost my parental rights and visitation. Her neglectful handling of my case was incredibly disappointing, especially since she was insistent on being paid on time. I expected professional support, but instead, I received nothing but stress and loss. Save your time and money; look elsewhere for legal representation. I had a troubling experience with this attorney, who I believe led to the state bar association to avoid suspension for malpractice. I was devastated to learn that they decided not to investigate further. This situation has left me feeling that the legal system in California is biased and corrupt, making it difficult for people to achieve real justice. It’s disheartening to see such a lack of accountability in the profession. I have reason to believe that she blacklisted me in the legal community and now I'm unable to obtain legal representation from any attorney so this I will report to the State Bar Association because this is illegal and unethical practices from this attorney. If I can find evidence of this, I hope they not only suspend but revoke her license to practice law in the state..

Kenji Correa

Shumsha's legal representation restored my faith in the judicial system. I was concerned we would lose everything but she got us sorted out after a couple of meetings. Thank you for being our families beacon of light. So grateful.