What clients say about working with Jokela Estate Law
Nico T.
As a real estate professional in Westlake Village, I’m always looking for trusted experts I can confidently refer to my clients, especially when it comes to estate planning and estate law. I met Russell about two years ago, and since then, we’ve built a strong professional relationship based on trust and reliability. Most recently, he helped one of my close friends and clients navigate an important matter with care and efficiency. Russell works quickly, effectively, and with the level of sensitivity these situations require. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of estate planning or legal guidance.
Kdgecko K.
I first met Russell when he worked at Pederson Law firm. He established our family trust. Russell was thorough, and made the process easy. He was always available via phone or email to answer questions we had. When Russell made the move to establish his own firm, we decided to follow him. I look forward to a tour of the new office space, and tea!
Cheryl T.
I was fortunate enough to meet Russell during a very difficult time in my life. My mom had passed away and I was in charge of her trust. It was pretty complicated with the need to set up two special needs trusts. Russell was so kind and understanding and walked me through everything. There was no way I could’ve handled this on my own.
After everything was completed, I was so happy with his work that I had him set up my living trust. He was always available to answer questions and give great advice. I’m so happy to see he opened up his own firm and I know he will do great. If you want somebody knowledgeable, thorough, and just a nice person to work with, give Russell a call.
Kerry F.
I highly, highly recommend Russell and this office. He has been unfailingly knowledgeable, courteous, timely, professional, trustworthy, and exceedingly patient every step of the way through our case. He is absolutely steadfast in his role as a fiduciary. His communication is immaculate and every interaction with Russell and his office reduces my stress. I would not hesitate to recommend him to friends and family.
Shiva G.
I had a fantastic experience working with Russell to update my trust. Updating estate documents can feel overwhelming, but Russell made the entire process incredibly smooth. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all of my questions patiently, and ensured that my new documents reflected my current wishes. I highly recommend Russell for anyone needing estate planning.
Lisa W.
I had the very fortunate experience meeting Russell and having him prepare all of my estate planning. I am a nit superstitious and had put this task off for a bit longer than I should have. He made the entire process easy to understand and took the time to walk me through and explain every detail with patience and kindness. I never felt rushed, and I left with complete confidence that my family and my wishes are protected. I truly appreciate his professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail. I highly recommend Russell to anyone seeking exceptional estate planning services.
Josephine P.
Russell was very efficient and explained everything as we went through the process of filing my trust. He even went out of his way to facilitate the documents quickly . Everything went extremely well so I would highly recommend anyone wanting a trust produced to contact Jokela Estate Law, APC
Marta N.
I highly recommend Russell for anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy estate and trust attorney. He is caring, kind, professional, and genuinely committed to helping his clients.
Russell first assisted me with trust administration and later helped me update my trust and other important estate-planning documents. Throughout both experiences, he was always available to answer my questions, explain things clearly, and make what could otherwise be a complicated process feel much more manageable.
What I appreciate most is the combination of his professional expertise and the personal care he brings to his work. I always felt that he was looking out for my best interests and that I could rely on him when I needed guidance.
Russell is truly a pleasure to work with, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing assistance with a trust, estate planning, or trust administration. Thank you, Russell!
Susy V.
We had a wonderful experience working with Russell. He was very polite, knowledgeable, patient, and took the time to listen carefully to our needs and concerns. He guided my husband and me through the process of updating our Trust. He helped us put together a thoughtful and fair plan that reflects our wishes and will continue to meet our needs as we grow older. We truly appreciated his professionalism, attention to detail, and the way he made what could have been a complicated process feel comfortable and easy to understand. We would gladly recommend him to anyone looking for a caring and knowledgeable estate planning attorney.
Real experiences from real families
Why these experiences matter
Family law clients often arrive overwhelmed and uncertain. Our role is to offer clarity, strategy, and consistent attorney access throughout the case. We are grateful for the feedback clients choose to share.


