Hieu T. Nguyen

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Hieu T. Nguyen

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials, Family, Uncontested Divorce

One Boston Place, 26th Floor, Boston, MA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Hieu

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

40%
Marriage and Prenuptials 35%

35%
Family 15%

15%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-325 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
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+ 3

Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Attorney Hieu T. Nguyen

One Boston Place, 26th Floor, Boston, MA, 02108

Hieu T. Nguyen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

84 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional, reliable, effective representation for my divorce

I strongly recommend Attorney Nguyen to anyone going through a separation or divorce from their spouse. Hieu has been and continues to be a professional and reliable source of support throughout the entire process of divorcing my spouse of 10+ years. In my case, the divorce was heavily contested, ...with wide disagreement on a not insubstantial amount of marital assets. Hieu's assistance in navigating the separation and pre-trial negotiations was essential. In what was already an intensely painful process from a practical as well as emotional perspective, Hieu managed to bridge this divide successfully through expert management of the opposing side. He anticipated many pitfalls that might have otherwise tripped up my case, and ultimately produced a fair settlement agreement that avoided an expensive and lengthy trial. A divorce is one of the most painful and potentially traumatizing experiences there is. I can't recommend Attorney Nguyen highly enough for anyone facing that situation.

Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Efficient, Affordable, and Highly Effective Divorce Representation

I had a great experience with my Hieu. He was professional, efficient, and always responsive. He successfully got my motion to impound granted and handled my divorce settlement quickly and fairly, all without racking up huge legal fees. His guidance made a stressful process much more manageable. I tr...uly appreciated his honest advice, clear communication, and strong advocacy. If you’re looking for a skilled attorney who delivers results without unnecessary costs, I highly recommend him. He made a difficult time easier and achieved the outcome I hoped for. I'm very grateful for his support and expertise throughout the process.

Posted by Jeremy | April 18, 2024 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Balanced, reasonable and result-oriented: a safe pair of hands!

I consulted regularly (ca. 5-10 hours in total) with Attorney Hieu T Nguyen when I was responding pro-se to a complaint for divorce filed by my wife. 1. top notch legal knowledge I don't have much legal knowledge to judge Hieu's advice but all his recommendations/ advice re. applicable laws and s...tatutes was spot on and never contradicted by the judge. On matters which were more complex, he wasn't shy to consult and test his legal judgment with some of his colleagues in the legal profession so that I receive sharper and more precise advice. 2. amazing at managing expectations From the first consultation, he was really listening actively at all my various ideas/ complaints and was very transparent as to which of these points may be viewed positively by the court/ for a settlement and which ones were more of an emotional nature and would be more challenging to defend in court. Sometimes what you need from an attorney is a listeing ear to hear you vent but after that, you need his view to see the wood from the tree: what is grounded in law and should be brought up in the courtroom or negotiation discussions and what would be better addressed with a therapist rather than a judge. 3. encouraging out-of-court settlements Throughout the six months when I was litigating in person, he was an awesome coach to focus my energy on settling the matter rather than chasing after every dollar and cent that I could eventually claim: 'don't go to the conciliation to win, but to get a deal' was a really precious piece of advice. 4. anywhere/ anytime I really appreciated his availability and Hieu being caring and very friendly. He has always responded dilligently to my texts and I knew I could reach out to him when emergencies arise (like when my ex suddenly filed ex parte for a Restraining Order out of the blue) 5. well connected Hieu provided me with very good recommendations when I was looking for conciliators or when I needed a bigger law firm after 6 months when we came to the conclusion that settlement would be out of reach because of exceptionally unreasonable positions from the opposing counsel. Finding the right attorney to navigate an unpleasant moment in your life is really critical and I could not thank him enough for recommending a law firm with an attorney who would have more time to prepare a trial when my case went through full fledge litigation and ultimately a trial. 6. reaonsable invoicing last but not least, I felt he was great value for money, definitely worth every cent he billed

Posted by Dian | April 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highest recommendation

I cannot express my satisfaction enough! Hieu is excellent - smart, efficient, insightful, energetic, and attentive. All necessary paperwork was accurate and timely. As the client, I had full faith in his handling of complicated legal proceedings, down to the minute detail. I had no worries through t...he court system. I give the highest recommendation to hire Mr. Nguyen!

Posted by EJ | September 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Restraining order case.

I was in a very tight time crunch over a holiday shortened week. Mr. Nguyen was spot on very helpfully. He did an outstanding job with my hearing. Very thorough with everything.

Hieu Nguyen

Replied last September 17, 2020

EJ, So glad we had the opportunity to work together for a favorable result. Always an honor to assist someone dedicated to our military and country. Thank you!

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Hieu T. Nguyen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ellen Sullivan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Hieu. Hieu is on my list of family law referrals. He has represented a number of my clients on divorces and pre-nuptial agreements. Also, Hieu and I have co-counseled on cases that involve family law and immigration law. Hieu is excited about his work, responsive to his clients, and is a wonderful co-counsel on complicated legal situations."

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Kevin Crick

Family lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have known Attorney Nguyen for years, and he has done excellent work in representing any clients that I have referred to his firm. Great lawyer."

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Kristen Scanlon

Family lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Every client I've ever referred to Hieu has been thoroughly impressed by his skills as an attorney. I highly recommend and endorse this lawyer."

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John Pregmon

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Nguyen is outstanding. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Kelly Leighton

Family lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joy Pennington

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Nguyen and I have worked on several divorces and separation agreements together. He advocates fully for his clients, but maintains a respectful approach, which is rare in the family law arena. Working with Attorney Nguyen is a pleasure."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2020

10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction, American Insitute of Family Law Attorneys

2020

TOP 10 UNDER 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

2020

Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Attorney Practice Magazine

2020

Top 10 Attorney, Best of the Best Attorneys

2020

Top Ranking Family Law Attorney, American Associates of Attorney Advocates

2019

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2019

Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2019

Top Ten Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Massachusetts, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2018

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2018

10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

Client's Choice Award, AVV0

2017

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

Top 10 Family Attorney for client satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Head Counsel/Family Law Attorney, Law Offices of Attorney Hieu T. Nguyen

2009 - Present

Volunteer Family Law Attorney, Greater Boston Legal Services

Associations

2018 - Present

Boston Bar Association

Lawyer Referral Service Review Committee

2009 - Present

Boston Bar Association

2009 - Present

Boston Bar Association, Family Law Section

Former BBA Legislative Committee Member

Education

2009

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Vietnamese

English

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