Cheryl Kang Prout

Cheryl Kang Prout

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 12 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Costa Mesa, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials

3151 Airway Avenue, Building E, Costa Mesa, CA

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$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2013

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Cordial Family Lawyers, LLP

3151 Airway Avenue, Building E, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626

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Cheryl Kang Prout's Reviews

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52 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by David | August 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Extremely helpful for prenup representation

I contacted Cheryl to help handle my side of the prenup agreement process, as she was one of the recommended attorneys from my wife's representation. Since my wife and I were in agreement on most things, the process was relatively easy, but there was a certain apprehension on the legalese of how we w...anted to cover our items. Throughout the process, Cheryl was very communicative and prompt in responding to inquiries. She took the time to also go over line-by-line the final prenup agreement and offered some insights into how to translate what we wanted into the appropriate legal language. I'd highly recommend working with Attorney Prout for your prenup needs as she was incredibly patient and professional!

Posted by Jennifer | May 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Exceptional

No one has ever gone through and explained a complex, boring document to me better. Thank you Cheryl for reviewing our pre-marital agreement so thoroughly, explaining all its points and their implications so well to me, and responding so efficiently to all correspondence. We were very last minute wit...h our prenuptial agreement, and Cheryl agreed to be my lawyer for this task at very short notice. Despite the short notice, Cheryl took the time to ask me what my goals were and made me feel understood and welcome to ask questions. I could not have asked for a better lawyer. I appreciate all the experience and expertise she brought to our conversation. She helped me think through a few changes that both my husband and I were able to agree to easily, and she was quickly in contact with his lawyer and essential in getting our final draft out the requisite 7 days before the wedding.

Posted by Ruth | June 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Pre-nuptial agreement

I recently worked with Cheryl for my pre-nuptial agreement and I cannot say enough great things about her services! She explained the process so well, took her time to truly listen to our goals, and gave great and unbiased legal advice. She is incredibly quick and thorough and I would highly recommen...d her.

Posted by Linda | December 28, 2020

Trustworthy

Cheryl was very accommodating when I tried to make an appointment despite the holidays. She still took the time to understand if consulting with her would be beneficial/helpful to my case or not. She was honest and even over the phone, she exuded sincerity. While my case was resolved without needi...ng outside help any further, I would have gone to Cheryl for consultation(s) for sure if it turned out otherwise.

Posted by Jennifer | July 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Attorney for prenuptial agreement

Cheryl was my attorney for a prenuptial agreement. It was my first time working with an attorney and I wasn't sure what to expect. Cheryl was easy to talk to, reliable, patient, and made me feel very comfortable throughout the whole process. She took the time to explain state laws thoroughly and prov...ided different situational examples which were very helpful. She had my best interest and would tell me if she saw something that unfairly benefited one side. She charges a flat rate that is very reasonable and affordable. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and would definitely recommend her services to others.

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Cheryl Kang Prout's Lawyer Endorsements

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Parris Trimble

Family lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Cheryl Prout has been my opposing counsel on several premarital agreements. She is always a zealous advocate for her client, extremely knowledgeable as to the law, and always very responsive which is crucial when the premarital agreement is on a tight timeline. I am always very impressed with Cheryl and I highly endorse her."

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Christine Harney

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cheryl offers a compassionate approach to her family law mediation clients and is very highly regarded. Cheryl truly cares about her clients and helping them reach the finish line and beyond in an amicable, expeditious manner. She has a fine attention to detail whether it be in drafting pre-nuptial agreements or mediated Marital Settlement Agreements. Cheryl is as knowledgeable as she is professional in the area of family law, and her clients have nothing but great things to say about her."

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Jonathan Shin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cheryl is an excellent family law mediator and attorney. She draws on not only her family law knowledge and mediation skills, but her experience as an experienced business lawyer negotiating high level business deals. She is also kind and patient, a trait that is critical for clients going through a divorce. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Associations

2017 - 2018

Orange County Korean American Bar Association

Secretary

Education

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UC Hastings COL

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Univ of California Berkeley

Languages

English

Korean

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