$ 425-425 per hour
Ralph Mansyn Tsong
About Ralph
Biography
Ralph M. Tsong is a family formation attorney with over 25 years of legal experience, including prior service as counsel for various California state agencies. He established his own legal practice to focus on adoption, surrogacy, and assisted reproduction law.
Mr. Tsong is a Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA) and the Academy of California Adoption and ART Lawyers (ACAL). He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters.
His practice provides comprehensive legal services for intended parents, surrogates, and donors in independent, agency-based, and international arrangements.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 5 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 6 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 25 years
State: California
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 26 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Tsong Law Group
10900 183rd St, Suite 270, Cerritos, CA, 90703
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Ralph Mansyn Tsong's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank you Attorney Tsong
My family consulted and then hired Attorney Tsong for our case. He was very diligent, professional and understanding. He and his staff were very prompt in returning our calls or email messages. The whole process was very smooth till the end, yet the fee was very reasonable. I highly recommend him!
Posted by Roberto | June 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great assistance
I needed a prenup review and Ralph and Jennifer were very kind, always available and extremely professional.
Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank you Mr. Tsong
Mr Tsong was sent to represent me when he was a State Government Attorney. He was very professional, calm and to the point, but yet very sympathetic to my case. He understood very clearly the circumstances and situation at the workplace and guided me thru the legal process to help protect me and my l...
Ralph Mansyn Tsong's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ralph is very engaged in staying on the cutting edge of surrogacy law and serving his clients well."
"I really respect and admire Ralph Tsong's area of practice and dedication to family and babies. Growing up I always wanted to adopt children. My friends have also received surrogacy assistance. It's great to have an attorney like Ralph that can assist you through this sensitive and personal process. He truly understands the legal and privacy concerns of family and surrogacy laws."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ralph is a fantastic attorney and an expert in adoption and guardianship matters. I trust my clients with him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ralph is an expert lawyer in the areas of adoption and reproductive law. I highly recommend him for any client going through the adoption process. Professional and great personality."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Not only is Attorney Tsong knowledgeable and skilled in adoption law- he is passionate about his work. Having gone through the process himself, he is empathetic and knows the intricacies of this area of practice. I am confident in referring family formation cases to Attorney Tsong."
"Ralph is a reliable, trustworthy, and hardworking attorney who is very active in the lawyers' community. I respect and recommend him for all adoption services."
"Ralph Tsong is an experienced attorney with a passion for helping people and an excellent track record."
"Ralph is a great attorney and extremely trustworthy."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney at Law, Tsong Law Group, APC
2012 - 2016
Attorney III, CA Department of Industrial Relations
2010 - 2011
Associate Legal Adviser, Department Of Homeland Security I.C.E.
2006 - 2010
Senior Staff Counsel, CA Department of Fair Employment and Housing
1997 - 1997
Externship, United States District Court, Arizona
Associations
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationFamily law section
Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association
Board member
Japanese American Bar Association
Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Education
1999
University of Chicago Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
College of William and Mary
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
City of Monterey Park 2018 New Law Update
Adoption and Reproductive Law
2017
APN Roundtable luncheon
Surrogacy and the law
Languages
Japanese
Mandarin
Cantonese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can another woman sign a birth certificate?
04 Jun 2021
Q&A
If a non custodial parents rights are involuntary terminated can they still be required to pay child support?
21 Sep 2018
Q&A
Can my current husband adopt my daughter while we are legal separated/divorced?
05 Jul 2018