Reviews

Stephen is very professional, knowledgeable, and very responsive. I thought his writing style was very persuasive and compelling and I thought he was very reasonable and fair throughout his representation of me. When I hired him, I was in a very urgent situation that required immediate court intervention and not only was he able to get the paperwork done in a matter of a few days, we were able to get everything we requested on an emergency basis.

After trying to file my divorce documents on my own unsuccessfully, I decided it would be worth the time and money to hire a professional to help me with the process. My divorce case was pretty straightforward, as there would be no alimony or spousal support from either side. With my work schedule and the amount of paperwork required to file, I knew I wasn't capable of doing it myself so I contacted Stephen to review my case. The consultation was free, whereas other lawyers required $100-$350 for consultation fee. The whole process and communication was relatively easy, and from start to finish it took about 4 months to finalize. I'm satisfied with the services that Stephen and his staff provided during this difficult time in my life. Thank you.

It was a pleasure to have Stephen Chen as my lawyer. I was blessed to have found him on yelp. I read all of the great reviews he had so I figured i'd give him a shot and see if he would help me with my custody case. Let me just say that Stephen is very caring and very attentive. He is a lawyer that cares about his clients and will fight for what is right. I felt very comfortable with him. He is very knowledgeable and will explains things to you in detail. He is very professional and very highly respected. I'm happy to say that my case went very smooth and i'm glad Mr. Chen represented me. For anyone that needs a family law lawyer Mr. Stephen Chen is the one to call. Once again Stephen Chen Thank You for your services.

Stephen made the best impression out of all five of my attorney consultation calls. I retained his services immediately after speaking with him. On that call Stephen gave me more information than the other attorneys, which sealed the deal. His retainer fee is more than reasonable, and worth it. Stephen heard the specifics of my matter, and gave me his estimation of the situation (in monetary cost and emotional capital). The paperwork and procedures that followed were completed, as one would expect. In sum, the guy knows his stuff and will work hard for you. Look no further.

I had the privilege of having Stephen as my counsel during my divorce and custody proceedings. Stephen was compassionate and professional from the very beginning. He was friendly and gracious, knowledgeable and experienced, and a superb communicator. I could tell from the first consultation that he genuinely cared about me and my kids, and clearly set the agenda for future proceedings, which provided hope, and helped rein in the overwhelming fear and confusion during this difficult time. Unlike some other attorneys who had insisted on going to trial and ready to fight without knowing my story and understanding my priorities, Stephen was always looking for creative solutions that would allow me and my ex to have a fair and satisfactory agreement yet maintain dignity and respect for each other. This foresight has bore fruit as I am able to have a great co-parenting relationship with my ex. Having said this, Stephen has my total trust had we had the need to go to trial. In fact, it might have been due to Stephen’s impartial and articulate dissection of our case that persuaded my ex to pursue a friendly settlement. Stephen always had the big picture and long-range perspective in view. This was particularly assuring when at times when I was overwhelmed by pressure and threats. Stephen provided the empathetic yet sensible legal advice and “pep-talks” to get me back to my sound mind. I hope you do not have to go through the pain and suffering of a broken family, but if you are, don’t go through it alone. I wholeheartedly recommend Stephen Chen to be your advocate.

After a messy divorce, going through a child custody battle is both stressful and heartbreaking. I never imagined myself nor my child will be in this kind of situation. When I first met Atty. Chen for the initial consultation, I already felt the warmth and his passion for his craft. He was accommodating and he willingly answered all my questions and concerns. From then on, I already knew that he was the perfect guy to represent me and handle my case. He was incredible and well-informed about the technicalities. One very important quality I liked about him was that he was very meticulous. Every demand and request of the other party was denied because he was able to see details and errors on forms the other party submitted in court. During discussions, he guides, asks me what I want to achieve and gives me logical advice but leaves the decision making to me. He would give suggestions and pointers on how to approach each matter without me putting out more money. I also liked how he would always point out what is in the best interest of the minor child. With Atty. Chen's help and dedication I was able to avoid unnecessary court hearings and most importantly win this battle. Even after the case is over, he would contact me to check on things and make sure things are doing well for us. I would highly recommend getting his sevices just in case you are in the same situation because with Atty. Stephen Chen, you know someone got your back.

I never leave feedback. Never. However, I'm making an exception in this case because of the stellar service I received from my attorney. Stephen Chen is the best attorney I've ever worked with (and I've had the unfortunate opportunity to work with many of them-business related). I was caught off guard when my wife filed for divorce and I knew it was going to be a very difficult process. Well, two and a half years later, I'm finally finished with it. It could have taken much longer but Stephen was able to precisely negotiate our way through it despite each side having completely different expectations. Stephen is professional, kind, strategic, always prepared and most importantly never looses sight of his client. When you spend two and a half years working with someone, you really get to know them. I consider Stephen a friend and someone I can count on to guide me in the right direction. Stephen, I thank you whole heartedly for your help in this situation and will certainly be referring anyone I know who needs an attorney to you. If you're going through a divorce, call Stephen Chen. I assure you.. he'll take care of you and get you through it. Thank you again Stephen!

Divorce is no doubt one of the most difficult and trying times in one's life. Besides the emotional rollercoaster you inevitably are forced on, you also have to deal with finances, custody, and often times erratic, emotional behavior on both sides of the family. Its a tough chapter in life for anyone. Stephen Chen was amazing! he is super calm, very compassionate and sympathetic, extremely smart and experienced. He is tireless, always accessible (even on his busiest of days in court), and very thorough in fighting for you, your assets and your children. In a tough time, Stephen Chen is exactly what you need. I highly recommend him!

Stephen handled a case for my mom a few years ago. When I became in need of a lawyer ,I knew the exact person I would reach out to. Stephen has always been kind, professional, and comforting when you are going through a difficult time. Everything is handled in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend, and look forward to working with him in the future.

Prior to retaining Stephen Chen, I worked with three other attorneys through a divorce and just shy of a decade of subsequent post-judgment motions, during which time my custody agreement grew steadily so lopsided that it ultimately became barely manageable. In just one action and court appearance, Stephen Chen was able to clearly present a fair justification for addressing these inequities, yielding a result that leaves me much more confident that I will not be blocked from playing a meaningful role in my son's life--which is really all that matters. The cliche I heard most commonly about lawyer selection was that you should find a "pitbull," but in my experience what you need in fact is a lawyer who can exercise tact and discretion, but can bust out a little pitbull when needed. Stephen Chen neatly struck this balance for me, and I will continue to work with him in the future.

When my Ex filed for divorce, I was caught off guard and did not know who to turn to. I luckily went to Yelp and found Stephen Chen, who had the most 5 star reviews and incredible comments about him, which I now understand why. He was very empathitic to my situation, extremely knowledgeable, and always available to answer my questions. In the end my divorce was finalized in a timely manner and with a very favorable outcome. I highly recommend Stephen for anyone in need of legal counsel!

My divorce began as a relatively simple divorce case, but my exwife decided to make it extremely difficult. Her actions extended the court proceedings, made false accusations and threatened to have my daughter all but removed from my life. I'm incredibly grateful for Stephen, who reassured me through the entire process. His dedication to my case was never wavering and his knowledge about my case ensured that the truth would eventually come to light. In short, with his help, we obtained nearly all that I had asked for, while my exwife and her counsel, were exposed for exaggerating the facts of the case. I could not imagine going through what I did, with the results I got, without his professionalism and due diligence. Of course these matters cost a considerable amount of money. However in the long run, Stephen saved me more money, spared me the stress of going it alone and gave me peace of mind in an otherwise chaotic time of my life. Thank you Stephen!