Stephen K Chen

Stephen K Chen

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 15 years

Family Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Family

3200 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1209, Los Angeles, CA

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

16 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-500 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Stephen Chen, PC

3200 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1209, Los Angeles, CA, 90010

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Stephen K Chen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Angelena | January 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Stephen Chen is who you need on your team!

I HIGHLY recommend Stephen Chen to be your attorney. If I ever need a California attorney or if someone needs one this is the only person I would call. I was fighting for jurisdiction in Idaho and the previous attorney I had messed up my case. She dug us in a huge hole and did absolutely nothing f...or my case. I had to submit paperwork to the judge the next day and previous attorney didn’t start on it. We asked Stephen Chen if he could take on the case and he saved my case! I finally got jurisdiction over my daughter in Idaho. I don’t know what I would do without Stephen Chen’s help. He sincerely cares about his clients and super passionate about his job. He never leaves you stranded, always returns your calls and emails. Definitely the only person I would recommend as family law attorney. Thank you again Stephen Chen.

Posted by Carmen | January 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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 tha...t cares about his clients and will fight for what is right. I felt very comfortable with him. He is very knowledgeable and will explain 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 and got my case dismissed. For anyone that needs a family law lawyer Mr. Stephen Chen is the one to call. Once again Stephen Chen Thank You for everything.

Posted by Tina | December 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Solid and Compassionate

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 h...e 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.

Posted by Aviv | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Simply the best family law attorney!

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 alwa...ys 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!

Posted by gary | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

simply the best!

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!

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Stephen K Chen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anthony Lai

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Stephen Chen is a consummate professional and a rare breed in the world of family law. He is 100% committed to the best interests of his clients while handling matters in a collegial, respectful and productive manner. I've had the pleasure of working with Stephen on a few matters and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of competent and skilled family law representation."

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Nicole Stednitz

Family lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"When I substituted into an existing case, I found Mr. Chen to be a pleasant and respectful opposing counsel in a tough divorce case. He communicated with me promptly and cooperated with me to negotiate a fair resolution of our case without either side needing to incur additional attorney fees. It was a pleasure to work with him, and I hope to have a case with him as opposing counsel again."

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Steven Kampf

Unknown lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Stephen is a very fine family law attorney who always puts his client's best interest first. He has a sterling reputation in the Los Angeles area. I would recommend him to anyone with a need for a family law lawyer."

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Layla Summers

Family lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Other

"Stephen is a tremendous work ethic and he's passionate about family law. I regularly consult with him on matters in my own practice."

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Erin Huang

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephen is a hard working attorney with an invaluable passion for family law."

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Layla Summers

Family lawyer

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Nicole Stednitz

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Steven Kampf

Family lawyer

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Erin Huang

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

Associations

2012 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Education

N/A

Loyola Law School

N/A

Univ of California at Los Angeles

Languages

English

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