Linda Michelle Ross Shin

Linda helped me peacefully resolve a stressful custody case with an out-of-court settlement agreement that will protect my child much more than what a judge would likely have granted. This is the best outcome I could have hoped for– a real "win" in my book– and certainly the best resolution for every...one in our family. Linda handled the interactions between all parties very skillfully— with genuine compassion, concern, and respectful, no-nonsense professionalism. This is exactly what my situation called for. Linda's experience working with substance abuse addicts and her understanding of how they affect their families was really invaluable to her skillfully handling the interpersonal dynamics at play, and to helping us structure a forward-thinking agreement that will be beneficial to all parties, especially our child. Linda is an excellent communicator, was always prompt in answering my questions, and consistently went above and beyond the call of duty. Her calm and caring demeanor put me at greater ease during a very stressful time, and I'm so grateful that she was able to achieve such a positive outcome out of a situation that seemed hopeless, using effective out-of-court negotiations that minimized the emotional and financial costs to my family.

Linda is helping us out with a child support enforcement issue. She put our minds at ease immediately. Her expertise on the subject was apparent as soon as she gathered all of the relevant data on our case. She even gave strategies for how to discuss these issues with our child when they come up. She... also gave a list of psychologists that can help. This is such a sensitive subject and can be traumatic for the child. It was nice to have an expert lawyer who cared for the human beings involved in the case, not just the case itself.

I was looking for a lawyer who would offer a free consultation to help me determine if it was worthwhile for me to pursue spousal support. I had read favorable reviews on Linda Shin and scheduled an appointment. I was, admittedly, disappointed when I was scheduled to meet with her associate, Michael ...Finch. I should not have been. He listened intently and compassionately while taking notes throughout our consultation. After, he asked me to supply more documentation/information and allow him time to research. After multiple back and forth emails, he advised that there was likely little to be gained by pursuing this action. He spent far more time on this than I ever would have expected for a free consultation. I was tremendously impressed by his ethics and integrity and would not hesitate to return to this firm with any future needs.

For almost three decades as a Private Detective, I have had the opportunity to interact with many attorneys, particularly because the majority of my clientele were represented by counsel. Not all attorneys can feel "human" enough to show great compassion for the very real fear(s) & uncertainty their... own clients experience. Counselor Shin exudes what one could refer to as an efficient & professional approach when it comes to offering ideas & options & scenarios without crossing the line of strict legal advice. Attorneys like to get paid, to be sure. But because I had a few complicated questions, I was not dismissed straight away. Linda Shin took the time to reply in such a way that will help me to press on further in this extremely sensitive matter. Attorneys with both excellent knowledge of the law & a willingness to show compassion in the direction of any particular potential client's financial situation, is something rare in our society. Lastly, I find Couselor Shin to be proactive & quite simply, spot on.

Ms. Shin looked at my case without asking for a dime from me!! She did extensive research and spoke with me numerous times to see what exactly I was wanting to resolve with the "gray" areas of my ANDRO with my previous wife. She actually cared about me as a person and understood everything I had to... say. She was a tremendous help through this whole process and really took the stress off of me. She is an outstanding attorney that I would recommend to anyone and know that she will do whatever it takes to see your needs are met!!