Merril Sue Chin

When I found Merril , it was the darkest time in my life. Through her legal advise, I realized my first lawyer knew nothing about family law which threw my life into hell. Due to the consequences of my first lawyer's work, I would say my case became one of the most difficult cases among custody batt...les. With effective strategies, Merril fought really hard in and outside the court for me. Finally we turned my case around. Besides her professional help, she also helped me to see the whole picture of the situation, make rational decisions. Many times, she told me "why not putting the money into your kid's education, instead of paying me?" How many lawyers out there would tell their client this? Because she cares about her client from the bottom of her heart! My life could not get back in the track without her help.

She helped me through a very very horrible divorce and custody issue. She handled my case each and every time we attended court, which was numerous time with nothing but pure professionalism. She showed her expertise with divorce and family law so was able to ensure that the final court judgment was ...on my side. She was always so helpful with any questions or any aspects that was not very clear to me. She always returned my call or email same day without fail and did not charge me for most of this. She was more than just a Lawyer as she also showed she really cared about what I was going through. I rated her even highly because she offered me the most flexible option of paying, she never once contacted me about a past bill but instead allowed me to make payments when I can. Now, I don't think you will find many Lawyers out there willing to be that flexible. If you are looking for an honest, reliable, knowledgable Lawyer, she is defiently the one. Merril did the job I hired her to do and she did it very well. I had a very good experience working with her and honest cannot imagine what I would have done if I had not had her as my Lawyer.

She did not seem to have a grasp on my case. I kept dealing with her associates, then she would call and ask the same questions. Of course, I was billed for talking to te associate, Merill, and for Merill to talk to the associate. I felt she was unprepared for court, and did not prepare me as well.... If questioned, she would become very snippy. I have spent thousands and my case is literally gone no where.

She is highly disorganized and kept asking for the same information repeatedly. VERY forgetful of information we gave her. She was not thorough and did not use much of the information we gave her that would have worked to our benefit. She is no match for an opposing tough attorney and negotiates te...rms her client, my husband, could not meet. She clearly had no concept of his finances even though they were in front of her nose. If questioned, she is very rude and she is very expensive. A modification cost us over $15,000.00