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

86 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 27 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Elizabeth | November 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable, attentive, honest

I highly recommend the services of Attorney Nguyen. Throughout my divorce, he was exceptionally knowledgeable, attentive, and responsive to all of my questions. It was a stressful and contentious process, but Hieu was supportive every step of the way. He always replied promptly with clear, honest and... informative guidance—especially regarding child support matters. I am incredibly grateful to have had Hieu’s expertise and support to help me navigate through this process.

Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 Jacob Parla | August 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Reliable and Personable

Hieu is the perfect mix of professional and personable. He was able to explain the more technical aspects of my pre-nupt in a way that made complete sense to me (despite an unnecessarily complicated write-up by the other lawyer). Anyone would be lucky to have a person like him to help them through th...e legal side of marriage, or divorce.

Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2025 | Divorce & Separation

Informative, Knowledgeable & Empathetic

I recently had the opportunity to speak to Attorney Nguyen this week as part of the consultation process in my searching for a divorce attorney. He came highly recommended by a friend, and after just a few minutes into our discussion, I could see why. Atty Nguyen listened to all of the details o...f my situation and what points were most important to me both in my upcoming legal needs and in what I needed from my attorney. He offered some great advice, was highly knowledge in what would work best for my situation, and was extremely honest in not only his strengths of what he would bring to my case but also in what areas he did not think he would be the best fit. This was very much appreciated to hear as I’m beginning my search for a divorce attorney. Even though I may not be able to use his services for my upcoming case, my consultation with Atty Nguyen was highly informative, fully empathetic, and utterly helpful all around. You can tell how much he cares for his clients and wants to do the best for them so anyone would be in great hands with him.

Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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.

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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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