Richard was very helpful in guiding me through the scary bankruptcy process. He responds quickly to…read moreyour questions and concerns and I felt very confident in his abilities. I am very happy I found him.

I want to start off by thanking Richard Symmes and his team for the respect and patience they…read moreshowed me during this very stressful time. I was so intimidated with the thought of filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In my mind I had failed. That thought went away after speaking with Richard himself during my first free consultation. I explained my situation to him and explained that I was at a loss. Richard answered all of my questions and concerns with compassion and understanding. I originally called a different law firm, (because I googled bankruptcy and called the first one that popped up), and something did not feel right with them, it was like a sales call almost... I am so glad I trusted my gut and called Symmes Law Group after seeing their amazing reviews on google and yelp. I highly recommend Symmes Law Group for anyone who might be at a loss like I was and felt like there was nothing else to do with their debt. Thank you again Richard and team from the bottom of my heart for everything!!!

Max Soi and his team were amazing at helping me with my immigration case. They are responsible and…read moreresponsive 10/10.

Prompt fast indirect got right back at me on a night call. Super cool. Can't wait to see how the…read moreservice is. Hopefully everything goes right

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

Dmitry is currently helping me with my Chapter 7 bankruptcy and judgement, and he has made the…read moreentire process simple and stress-free. He's lighthearted, approachable, and has a way of making even a difficult situation feel manageable. Dmitry understands that filing for bankruptcy can be overwhelming, and he takes the time to not only discuss the case but also engage in friendly, outside conversations that keep things comfortable and positive. His skill, expertise, and confidence in what he's doing are evident in every interaction. I would hold a sign for him if I could! I would 100% recommend Dmitry to anyone considering filing for bankruptcy--you'll be in great hands. If you're a prospective client, you are welcome to reach out to me if you're unsure and still seeking.

D. Merrit is an exceptional attorney, and has helped me through the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process…read morewith great success! His rates are affordable and the process was quick and easy. All you have to do is email him the documents he requests. He will handle the rest and guide you through the 341 meeting. Dmitry is honest, hard working, keeps in touch and keeps his word. I would highly recommend D. Merrit to anyone filing bankruptcy for the first time or any type of bankruptcy issues.

Amazing service and great lawyer! Wouldn't recommend anyone else! Great time for the value! Saved…read moreme hours of paperwork! And phone time!! I don't think for the amount of money I was able to reverse I could have gotten a better lawyer who is qualified!

Very great firm. Everything we've worked on went smooth. Also a very patient guy and is willing to…read morehelp and answer questions every step of the way.

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.

Ms. Teri is amazing. We are very thankful that she was our attorney during our Chapter 7 case…read more She responds very quickly and makes communication easy. She answered my texts and emails in a very short time. She explained the whole process, sent reminder emails, and made everything much easier for us. Loved the use of Dropbox app for documentation. Her service was also a great value for the help and peace of mind we received. Bankruptcy is stressful, but Ms. Teri helped us feel comfortable and less worried. I would 100% recommend Ms. Teri to anyone who needs help with bankruptcy

Teri is extremely professional and helpful every time we were in contact…read more She makes this difficult time in a persons life much easier to deal with. There is a lot of value in working with her as she takes her time to make sure you fully understand the process. I am thankful for Teri.

Let me ask you. Could you live in Seattle in a comfortable apartment or house on $1,530 a month???…read moreNo way. But Tom Atwood put a plan for me together to do just that. What it means is, I have to embrace my poverty. Girls say, "I don't talk to broke!" and I am cool with that. I cannot have any credit any more. Mr. Atwood put a plan together for me that forgives all my credit debt (believe me, they have billions $$$) and allows for me to live indoors with minimal supplies. Mr. Atwood is an expert in this. I had no other choice in my transition to full time work as a chef than to a disabled veteran on less than half what I was making before. Chapter 13 bankruptcy makes sense rather than blowing off your creditors, because Chapter 13 show that you care enough to avoid the wolf creditors while being immune from collections under section 207 of the social security act. This means I will probably never be laid again, and I am cool with that. I love my private, boring life without a car, but I do have 100% coverage medical through the Veteran's administration. I realize that American women today won't talk to broke, and that's fine. A lot less to worry about. Mr. Atwood in specializes in putting plans for you that invalidate most debts and allows you to live without that heavy monkey on your back, with six different due dates and 28% interest. No more, I said, I want something with real teeth that will keep the wolf from my door, and I did it with Thomas Atwood, Attorney, who specializes in bankruptcy options. Much better options than just abandoning your accounts to collection agencies. BK chapter 7 or 13 has real teeth which prevents creditors from garnishing your paycheck or SSDI benefits, the latter of which is guaranteed with or without a bankruptcy. Trust Tom Atwood to advise you correctly and what is the best path to take. Top rated. A ++++

We interviewed two other bankruptcy attorneys before deciding to use Thomas Atwood. He returned…read moreour calls more quickly, and the initial interview gave us many answers we needed without any pressure. He has two offices (one in Issaquah and one in Shoreline) which was very convenient. He also is prompt in answering email queries which was very helpful. He was always generous with time and information (despite a flat fee for service), and everything went smoothly. He always prepared us accurately and appropriately which was very reassuring. We had personal setbacks that delayed the process, but he never questioned us. We had business losses, lawsuits, and job changes during the process, and he managed it all seamlessly which was very comforting during a time of great stress. We (my husband and I) would highly recommend him to others. Best wishes to you if you are considering bankruptcy.

Angela was patient in guiding me through my bankruptcy process. She did a quality job and provided…read moreme with a ton of value. I went with her because of her previous good review history and am glad I did.

Called numerous places to see if bankruptcy was an option for me. I can't say enough about Angela…read more Exceeded all expectations. Answered my questions & helped me feel better about the process. I never thought I would be facing bankruptcy, but she helped me work through that & put me at ease.

Rachel is amazing! She was available, either by phone or email. She helped me throughout all of my…read morejourney. She is patient, understanding, kind. She answered all of my questions and concerns, quickly and professionally. I would recommend her to anyone facing the decision of bankruptcy.

Rachel gets the job done. She is very knowledgeable, thorough, patient and kind. We would recommend…read moreher to anyone considering bankruptcy. Thank you Rachel!