I am thoroughly disgusted with Attorney Chi Nguyen's lack of professionalism and communication…read more I found her through Yelp in July 2025 with glowing reviews. After a July 4th consultation, I hired her to handle my parenting plan matter (not my protection order, though she gave advice on that too). What followed was one of the worst professional experiences I've ever had. Here are the main issues: Never in court - She never once appeared in person, only via Zoom. We paid her the same as anyone else, yet she didn't show up physically. Unprofessional appearance - On Zoom, she dressed in casual T-shirts, not courtroom-appropriate attire. Paralegal overseas - The paralegal assigned to our case (Bernard) was working permanently out of the country. This made direct communication about our case nearly impossible. Bad legal advice & dishonesty - She advised my child to drop a protection order to "help" with a 50/50 parenting plan, then denied ever giving that advice in court. This damaged our case. Unprepared in court - Judges were visibly frustrated with her lack of preparation and awareness of required next steps. Communication failures - She ignored the client portal (where we receive notifications) and instead sent critical updates by regular email, which caused us to miss deadlines and hearings. Documents were submitted incorrectly and late, resulting in continuances, sanctions, and extra costs we had to pay ($700). Recent failure - For a GAL hearing, financial documents we sent in late August were submitted at the last minute. She failed to consult us on which GAL we preferred, leaving us blindsided in court. We left court feeling defeated every single time. Yesterday's hearing was the final straw--we fired her immediately. Hiring an attorney is stressful enough; you need someone professional, prepared, and communicative. Chi Nguyen was none of these. Do not hire her. I only gave 1 star because Yelp wouldn't let me submit my review without doing it.

I first went to Chi because she was referred to by a friend. However, my experience with her was…read morenot great at all. I contacted her around September to handle my case, and from time to time I asked her for updates in which she gave me very basic information. One day the DOL sends me a notice that my drivers license has been suspended because of failure to notice the court of my options. Mind you, this is something that is completely done by the lawyer. I message Chi, and she started to blame the court about how ridiculous they were, but in reality she should've kept status on my case. It's clear Chi treats each case as a $$ bag and doesn't care to check up on the status of her clients cases. As a result, this lead my insurance going up because Chi was unable to keep up with my case. Why would I go to a lawyer just to have my insurance go up....... and having to deal with that.??? Although she helped me with my ticket It's clear she doesn't value her customers and her replies are just straight up unprofessional at times. I wouldn't recommend her and steer away, there are other lawyers. A

Unless you have a simple marriage or divorce issue they are not interested. Anything complicated…read moreseems to throw them. I would avoid

Though most people don't ever hope for a divorce, those who go through them hope for a good one…read more And one way to have a good one is of course to have a great lawyer, but perhaps also to think about the process as a way to come to mutual agreements about moving forward, as opposed to a battle of separate interests. For those who lean toward the former approach, Adrienne Keith is a fantastic resource, not only as a lawyer but as a calm, steady person. She works in Collaborative Law as well as mediation, and is active not only in volunteering but also in writing an insightful, funny, sensitive blog about divorce and family law-related topics (http://splitsvillenews.com/). While I didn't technically utilize Collaborative Law (she provides legal divorce services other than just that process), Adrienne was so helpful in carefully walking me through each step of the process, always calm, professional yet warm, and perfectly prepared. I truly appreciated her attitude of non-combativeness and of working to find mutual solutions to sticky issues. Should you find yourself or know someone who's in the situation of needing representation through a divorce or family law issue, do yourself a favor and get in touch with her. Plus, on the way out of the courthouse she handed me a really thick envelope....When I got home, I opened it. A lovely bar, of bittersweet chocolate. What more can a girl want when she gets her old name back?

I had a chance to talk to Josh about my father's situation. He heard me out and was able to give me…read moregreat and clear answers. He has a very comfortable tone and a great listener .thank you Josh for your help.

I would highly recommend Josh to my friends and family. He is punctual, great with communication…read moreand acts with a high level of integrity. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him.

I have used James for 10 years and have always felt well taken care of and comfortable. He knows…read morehis stuff and makes himself available to you!

I recently went through a personal bankruptcy. I retained Mr.Magee to represent me…read more It was a very scary situation for me, but Mr. Magee and staff helped me thru it every step of the way. Mary and her staff were there for me every time I needed help with the forms or had a question. I called there office so many times for help and each time they were ready and willing to help me. I could not have gotten all the paper work filled out if it were not for them. Having the law offices in Chehalis and Olympia made it even more convenient to keep our appointments with Mr. Magee. He was very helpful and never rushed our appointments, he answered all my questions and was there for me thru this painful process. MB

Love, Love Love this whole Law firm. Ashley Armstrong is amazing, compassionate, thorough, and…read moregood at what she does. Her assistant Tanya is also the bomb. Ashley got me a great settlement after my dog and I were attacked by 2 pitbulls. The whole process though long and difficult was made much easier by working with Tanya and Ashley. I tell everyone who will listen about them. I would recommend anyone who needs a lawyer to contact Ashley Armstrong immediately, you will not be sorry.

Crystal was a fantastic lawyer from start to finish, working with me through this whole process…read more She not only assured me that everything would be done smoothly and with caution, but she answered all my questions and made sure I got the best compensation for my case. When I came to her office, I was so unsure of the outcome and was afraid of the situation, but she made it so simple and I appreciate that more than she could imagine. Being on the receiving end of the accident had caused a lot of pain and stress, but Crystal lightened that burden from the start.

I am very grateful for the representation I received from Sterling Law Group. From start to finish,…read morethey were professional, responsive, and focused on what mattered most -- the best interests of my children. My case was emotionally challenging, but I felt supported and well-advised throughout the process. The team was thorough, clear in their explanations, and realistic about expectations. In the end, the outcome reflected exactly what I was hoping for in terms of stability and protection for my children. I appreciate the hard work and dedication that went into my case and would recommend Sterling Law Group to anyone navigating a difficult family law matter.

Divorce, I didn't even talk with her, another Lawyer I talked with, I can't remember his name, he…read morewas 38 years younger than I , I explained my situation, and it seemed like , my explanation wasn't something that mattered to him. He gave me the price structure, $5,000 down and $350 an hour. No pep talk no nothing. So I walked.

Very hard to get through to her staff does not return phone calls to make an appointmentread more

I used Jennifer's services back in 2005 and even my ex complimented me on finding her. He said…read morethat in the court room (I wasn't there) that she ran the show and I got everything I asked for. Justice was served and I have Jennifer to thank. I really owe her so much more than thanks, to be honest. After 10 years, I will be going back to her again for advice. Thank goodness she's still practicing!!

Stephen Brian Willis was my legal advice attorney. He was quick to see. He paid to get my legal…read moredocuments out of pocket. He was to the point and very clear was I was standing with my case when I was totally lost. I highly recommend seeing him for any family law advice or representation!! Thank you Stephen!

Over the course of my case there was a dramatic change of communication from good to sub par to…read morenonexistent. It seems as if they are either understaffed or overbooked. Beverly did not once reply to an email, her assistants, Ann and Kiss'Shonna seemed to play hot potato with my case, had little knowledge concerning a divorce that involved children and a business, they do not prioritize customer satisfaction or peace of mind. My experience with this firm has left me feeling taken advantage of, ashamed as a father, and failed husband, and now due to the poor level of representation I chose, will end up seeing my son even less and paying off debt for years to come. The billing department does not reply to emails either. Dont bother trying to call anyone once you are a client, as that is near impossible to get ahold of someone without 10 minutes of hold music, and then a message saying to leave your name and someone will get back to you, if not call back in 10 minutes, over and over. Be careful you who trust in helping you with your case, do several consults with different firms/lawyers before you make a choice.

Their excuse was that they promptly reached out to me is not true. If they cannot simply schedule…read moreand and follow through with appointments, I certainly would not rely on them for legal expertise.

Extremely disappointed with the lack of professionalism. I scheduled an estate planning…read moreconsultation and waited over a month for the appointment. When the scheduled time arrived, nobody called. My time was completely wasted.

I highly recommend going to the lawyer's office. Maria works hard, sincerely, skillful in her work,…read morevery understanding and very kind. Thanks to her, I got Tpc and when I contacted her, never hesitate to answer my call or when I sent her via email, I was getting the answer immediately. Thank you very much Maria, and thank you to those who work with you in your office with all respect and appreciation to you Maria.

Never used their services how ever they won't let you talk to a Lawer to understand if they can…read moreeven help you before they charge you a $100 fee which make absolutely no sense to me. I completely understand they don't want to waste their time on people just asking for free advice but how can I know if you guys can even help me with my case before I talk to one of the lawyers? Little bit disappointed, How ever I will say that again- I never used their services other then a phone call with someone who wasn't very helpful