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DC Nguyen Law

(22 reviews)

All I can say is that Chi Nguyen is a professional in the law that she practices. She is a good…read moreattorney, being business like and personable. I came to her on the advice of my daughter. I decided to give her a call and we set up an appointment, lucky for me that she happened to be in the office because she is usually in court representing her clients. I just read some reviews and I'm not sure why the one negative review because she treated me well. Chi is good at what she does and that is she represented me as a client in court, I didn't even have to be there. While speaking with her on the phone, I decided to retain her as an attorney on my case as she sounded professional and knowledgeable. I brought everything that she asked, looked them over and she told me everything up front---the costs and what to expect of the outcome. She is prompt and courteous and she did everything that she said that she would do. She always replied to my phone calls and text---depending on which we had agreed to and set up. She would let me know ahead of time if there were changes or anything else that would be involved. With Chi, everything was up front. She got my ticket dismissed and also refunded me like 90% of the fees that were refundable ( I think that it had something to do with administrative cost. I feel that Chi is an excellent attorney and with her you will know what to expect and what to expect of her. She is honest and did me a great service. And to the one star, no one asked me to write this and it isn't a fake.

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.

Nexus Legal Counsel - Meet our founding partner, Beverly Allen.

Nexus Legal Counsel

(3 reviews)

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.

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!

Bolan Law Group, PS

Bolan Law Group, PS

(4 reviews)

Bolan Law Group is fantastic. High quality and great value for their services. I hired David…read moreBraswell and he was such a blessing to work with in my family law case. He is personable, communicative and open about everything that was going on. I had a great experience working with him and am thankful he had the time to take my case. He made me feel comfortable through the process and treated me Like a human being, unlike other lawyers who just want to suck you dry of all your money. I definitely recommend him, he worked hard for me and my family and we received a positive outcome in our case. During the process I also worked with Carly and Cathy, who are also fantastic and helpful in every way.

This review is specifically for Chelsea Miller and her assistant, Dara Tremblay at Blado Kiger…read moreBolan. I have previously had poor experiences with family law lawyers that led me to be wary of them moving forward. Now, years later, I found I needed legal help for a contentious parenting plan modification. Ms. Miller was recommended to me by someone else and I approached with caution. However, she immediately allayed my fears with extraordinary professionalism. She is blunt in the best way possible - cutting to the immediate issue with an immense amount of family law expertise to back her up. When I arrived for my initial consultation, she came prepared by having already read through the basics of my case online. She listened intently and asked specific questions and was honest with her opinions. While she takes a measured personal approach, she is fierce in the defense of her clients once a course of action has been plotted. She doesn't resort to cheap tactics or emotional fluff because she doesn't need to; she has the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve her goals and doesn't want to waste her client's precious time or the court's time. Ms. Miller and Ms. Tremblay are responsive and I've never felt ignored by either of them. She is personable and attentive. My case is not yet completely resolved but, whichever way it goes, I already know that I made the best choice for legal representation possible.

Envision Family Law - Kelly LeBlanc, Child Custody Attorney

Envision Family Law

(39 reviews)

When I needed a divorce attorney, I had no idea where to turn. Thankfully, a coworker recommended…read moreKelly LeBlanc and gave me her contact information. I'm very grateful she did. My case was a long and stressful process, and there were times when I felt restless and anxious. Throughout it all, Kelly and Lisa Parsons remained professional, patient, and committed to helping me. They worked hard to protect my interests and ultimately helped settle my case with a very favorable outcome. Looking back, I truly appreciate everything Kelly and Lisa did for me. They made a difficult chapter of my life easier to navigate, and I would confidently recommend them to anyone who needs knowledgeable and dedicated legal representation. Thank you both for your outstanding work!

I can't say enough good things about Jason Benjamin and his paralegal, Donna Anderson. After 2…read moreyears of being unsupported and mishandled by prior attorneys, they brought clarity, stability, and real advocacy. They are incredibly responsive and always prepared. Jason understood the dynamics of my high‑conflict situation immediately, without me needing to over‑explain. He listened to what I wanted, helped me stay grounded in realistic expectations, and approached everything with proactive professionalism and care. Donna was just as exceptional, organized, communicative, and consistently on top of every detail. I had already completed a DVPO and renewal earlier in my case, and Jason and Donna stepped in and truly strengthened and protected my position during the divorce process. Their dedication made an enormous difference, and I'm genuinely grateful for their support. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs strong, reliable, and compassionate representation.

Bliss Law Group - Bliss Law Group CEO & Founder, Heather Z. Bliss

Bliss Law Group

(23 reviews)

My husband has been fighting for custody for the past almost 3 years. The motions being filed by…read morethe other party were getting out of hand and we were being drug to court almost monthly. We finally got to the point where we decided to retain counsel. Katrina Otto has been by our side ever since and just recently helped us conclude the litigation of our case with the best possible outcome. While having Katrina on board she educated us on every step of the way. While these kind of things are taxing on anyone, she fought the case on our behalf giving us some sanity in our lives back while always doing her best to keep our spirits high. She was always honest with us in terms of what to expect and her efforts have always been focused on the client and not the financial side of things and her transparency on this we valued. Bliss has a good billing system that gives you an itemized invoice regularly so you know where the monies are being utilized. I would highly recommend this firm and Katrina Otto if you are in need of counsel. From start to finish we were treated very well. Sarah working intake also should be recognized. She truly was amazing and met us with nothing but compassion with our situation.

I would NEVER recommend this office to anyone. I hired Riley to help me with my relocation and…read moreafter I had another attorney go over everything, the reason I wasn't heard by the judge was because Riley went over the page count on my declaration. When it was time for trial, because they didn't like going against Dennis Schroeder, they wanted $45k for a RETAINER for trial. When I shopped around, a trial retainer should only be $10-$15k. Terrible services, would never recommend. Also, when you want them to withdrawal, they will charge you for that too. I have a $900 bill because it took them 3 hours to just file THEIR withdrawal paperwork with the courts. I'd find someone else for sure!!!

McKinley Irvin

McKinley Irvin

(53 reviews)

Lindsay Camandona is cheerful and warm, highly professional and ethical, conducting herself with…read moregrace, dignity, and good humor. She is competent, efficient, works amazingly quickly, and produces high-quality work. In the courtroom, she was absolutely relentless, but in a polite and professional way. She anticipated and came prepared for everything thrown our way, whether it was mudslinging from the opposing side or circumstances out of our control. She memorized the content of thousands of pages worth of evidence, and during the two weeks of trial, she would bring up example after example in rapid-fire succession. It was truly impressive. Her years of experience with the Tacoma courts and her knowledge of local cases both past and ongoing have been vital as she has been navigating my case through one complication after another for the past 20 months. Lindsay works with an incredible team at McKinley Irvin in Tacoma. I especially want to thank her paralegal Jacquelynn Chaffee for her competence, responsiveness, and hard work, consistently done on time with a smile and that rogue twinkle in her eye. I also want to thank Lindsay Noel for her warmth and her indefatigable sleuthing, which was absolutely invaluable.

if you are looking for an attorney who is more concerned about your case then how much money they…read moremake I would definitely look elsewhere . Sam could not manage to get a simple divorce, no discovery, no children and only had two pages of documents done for under 14,000 . I got more emails from him telling me he was going on vacation than I did telling me how my case was progressing . the one hang up in my case he rewrote 4 times, his writing and interaction with opposing counsel. I don't mind paying for a winner , not 4 tries at the same document. sorry Sam but I'm afraid you have no idea what work really looks like so you certainly shouldn't try to bill for it .

CLEAR WATER PNW - mediators - Updated October 2026

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