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

The entire team at Dorothy Bartholomew, PLLC was outstanding!…read more I interviewed multiple other bankruptcy lawyers prior to my consultation with Jada. Many of the other lawyers I interviewed were knowledgeable and able to answer most/all my questions but I felt rush by their responses and not listened to. BUT.....Jada took her time to understand my situation and cared enough to listen and answer all of my questions and concerns. She was calm, patient, and reassuring throughout the entire process. Her team was very helpful as well as caring and understanding. I was able to email or call with an questions and they responded promptly. I would recommend Jada and her team to anyone who is facing a bankruptcy. I am so grateful. Thank you Jada for your kindness and reassurance throughout this process!!!!

Dorothy is friendly, and knowledgeable! Amanda is very knowledgeable and very thorough. Jada is…read morevery friendly! They all were extremely helpful and efficient. I got all of my documents in for filing chapter 7 bankruptcy within 1 week! signed the filed the next week. They all were troopers with our 5 kids in tow! I'd say the value for the cost versus the quality help is priceless! I'd go to Dorothy and her legal team again! Completely recommend them!

From the very first phone conversation Travis and his team were helpfully, communicative and…read moreinformative. I immediately felt a relief with them after filing. They also were very straightforward about what would be best based on my circumstances and assets. I highly recommend their services.

After, I made my first negative post. Travis was very professional. He has followed up with my…read morewife's case. He has personally worked to correct the issues I had. I'm saying well done! Much respect! for his effort to reach out and help make sure everyone has a clear understanding.

I was offered a free consult with Jason. I appreciate he took the time to talk to me as I…read moreunderstand it's a small firm and they're busy, but during the 5 minute consult, I explained my legal situation and in my opinion Jason was very cold and short with me. I feel he also came off demeaning and made me feel stupid and embarrassed. I was not looking for free legal help, I was looking for clarification and if my case was under the scope of his practice. I was not upset that he couldn't take my case. I work in the legal field and understand how the process works. I learned additional information and asked Jason if that was under his scope of practice, and was not looking for additional legal advice or any advice, just asking if he could take on my case. Again, my issue is not that he couldn't take on my case, my issue is that I felt he came off demeaning and how I was treated. I will not be reaching out again for any reason.

Very responsive and informative. I called and left a voicemail, and in less than 30 minutes, I…read morereceived a call back from Tyler Santiago. He gave me a free consultation and honest feedback on my case, which was the most helpful information I'd received to date. I highly recommend and will definitely think of this firm for future needs.

Scott was immensely helpful and attentive to my case. Even when some complexities arose he guided…read moreme through the process with thoughtful and actionable advice. I would recommend him to anyone, and he is always available on the phone or email. A very positive experience in lieu of the problems he helped me with.

Scott came highly recommended by a friend. Scott helped me through a difficult time. His knowledge,…read moregentle and kind demeanor, patience and understanding were greatly appreciated. He walked me through every step of the process and checked in with me after. It's no wonder, that even after many years had gone by, my friend remembered his name and was quick to recommend. I would recommend Scott to everyone needing his expertise.

I heard of Rafal from a co-worker who had also used him for bankruptcy. She had nothing but amazing…read morethings to say and I do too. His staff was very helpful with all of my questions and always prompt with emails. I would not go anywhere else but to Rafal Gorski!

I had been laid off due to Covid-19 and was falling behind in my mortgage and monthly debt…read morepayments. Basically a downward financial spiral . I sought help from Rafal Gorski's law firm. They set up an appointment to meet with me even at the height of the Covid-19 outbreak here in Washington. My first meeting with Rafal was very enlightening. Facts first and procedural steps as to what I could expect upon filing for bankruptcy. We set up an easy payment plan and moved forward with my filing. Through-out the process Rafal and staff were always available to answer my questions. It's been 4 months now and my Chapter 7 has been discharged. I feel like the weight of the world has been taken off my shoulders and I CAN LIVE AGAIN. (Just as Rafal explained at our first meeting and it has come to pass.) I'm so glad I followed through with his advise and technical filing expertise. I can start my life over again !!

Mark and his team were absolutely incredible to work with. With decades of experience handling…read morecomplex financial situations, Mark guided me through one of the most challenging times of my life with skill and compassion. After a car accident forced me to close my business and lose my income, I reached out to many attorneys before choosing Mark. I'm highly selective, I delivered excellence in my own business, so I have a keen eye for it in others. From the start, Mark and his team stood out. They treated me with kindness, respect, and patience, making a difficult process feel smooth and manageable. I have a brain injury from the accident, which makes it hard for me to process complex information. Mark and his team went above and beyond to simplify everything, ensuring I fully understood each step. Their professionalism, empathy, and expertise exceeded my expectations. If you need a bankruptcy attorney, look no further, Mark and his team are the absolute best. I can't recommend them enough!

I highly recommend this business. Mark and his staff treated us with compassion and respect and…read moretook the time needed to understand our situation. Then, Mark educated us on the law and explained several alternatives for us to consider. He patiently answered our questions, and we had many! Thanks to Mark and his team!

The lady at the desk hardly ever answers the phone. I wonder if they know that the calls to the…read moreoffice hardly ever get answered. Called for two days from morning till closed and did not get an answer. It was not an holiday. As a matter of fact every since I've become a client someone answered the phone a total of one time. No exaggeration at all.

I want to take a moment to thank Maria and Rebecca for the hard work they did here to help my…read morefamily and me. Although it was a long process, they held our hand throughout. We are grateful to have been referred by a friend and would also refer anyone to this law office because they do great work!

We had a positive experience with our lawyer, James A Jones and his staff who assisted us with…read moresetting up our revocable trust. It was great to work with professionals who are not only knowledgeable but also pleasant to interact with. Your trust is in good hands with James A Jones and his team.

Very disappointed with Angela Cook the "Legal Assistant"; poor attitude, poor communication, and a…read moretone of entitlement in her voice when asking for any clarification about their services or lack of communication. Emails go for a week without a response and their receptionist is frequently gone during regular business hours sending you through to voicemail. James was great to work with; very knowledgeable, and straightforward. The office staff and assistant are why they get 1 star. I went to James because my mother used him for her estate, but for probate or anything other than drafting a simple document I would look elsewhere. It seems like they don't have the time of day for their "clients". I believe we were also overcharged in a deceptive manner. We were told that because of the life insurance policy that we would likely need probate instead of a small estate affidavit and we found out months later that the life insurance fall outside of probate and we dealt with MetLife separately.

I can't say enough about Julie Watson. She is an outstanding attorney! She was with me every step…read moreof the way when I filed bankruptcy and she could not have done a better job. Highly recommended!

In 2013 I finally decided it was time to declare bankruptcy, after missing a single credit card…read morepayment a few years before, losing work in the recession, and then dealing with completely inflexible creditors since. After scouting around for bankruptcy attorneys - especially for good rates, since I had only been working steadily again for half a year - I gave Julie Watson a call for an appointment. For being the first time in my life I ever had to deal with an attorney, it was pretty easy and straightforward. I expected I'd have to negotiate a reduced fee for having such a simple case, but Mrs. Watson beat me to the punch and offered a lower fee right out of the gate - lower than I was willing to settle for - for the exact same reason. She walked me through the steps over the course of a couple appointments, gathered together the documents she needed, and after a ten-minute courtroom hearing a couple months later, it was all done. I honestly can't say how well Mrs. Watson compares with other attorneys because I've never needed one before, but for my first experience with one, it went as smoothly as I hoped, and for a lower price than I'd seen elsewhere, so you can count me as a very happy client.