Frank Chih-I Chang, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Arcadia, CA with 75 reviews
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Frank Chih-I Chang

440 E. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA

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2001:
Southwestern Univ SOL, JD - Juris Doctor
1995:
University of California - Los Angeles, BS - Bachelor of Science

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Valerie la madrid

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22 Jan, 2025
Vince Davis represented me in. DCFS / CPS case in LA County. I was in a big bind. Instead of going to trial against Davis they decided to give me a sweet heart deal. During the negotiations they tried to pull a fast one, but Davis had to remind them about the law and facts. If I kept the court appointed lawyer I would have been screwed. It really helps to have a 39 year expert trial lawyer. You get sweet heart deals.
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Cynthia pineda

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08 Jan, 2025
Your customer service or receptionist has a very bad attitude. Yesterday, my son tried to get help and the woman was very rude. Someone called him but he was working (firefighter) and when he called back, the receptionist was rude again. You never know the hurt someone is feeling and how it's not easy to have to hire a lawyer and tell a stranger their problems. YOU should have more empathy or don't be in this business. You were highly recommended by a friend who used your services 9 yrs ago. Maybe the quality of service has changed. This is not an easy call to make for this family.
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Effective and strategic legal representation with a team of experts
“Ashley is a top notch family law attorney. What really stood out to me about her is that she is a strategic fighter who works with a team of experts to go above and beyond for her clients.”
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High level of professionalism, courtesy, and expertise
“I was extremely pleased with Ashley's and her Team's professionalism, courtesy, and of course, their expertise in serving as my legal counsel and achieving a successful outcome.”
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Efficient and comprehensive approach
“Ashley was very efficient and comprehensive in her approach.”
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Ability to achieve favorable outcomes for clients
“We were able to negotiate an end to spousal support, and thanks to Ashley's counsel, we did it with integrity and grace.”
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Caring and understanding approach, especially in difficult situations
“Ashley understands my children and my needs and was able to get results no other lawyer was able to get.”
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