Maxine Ho

Maxine Ho

4.3
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Tustin, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +3 more

Magnolia Plaza, 17731 Irvine Blvd. #201, Tustin, CA

About Maxine

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

spousal support

50%
Adoption 5%

step parent adoption

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Maxine Ho, APC

Magnolia Plaza, 17731 Irvine Blvd. #201, Tustin, CA, 92780

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Maxine Ho's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (10)
4 star (0)
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1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Weak attorney no weight in front of judges wasted my money being desperate

She took my $5k retainer and took off on vacation. I was desperate and entrusted her due to my metastatic adrenal cancer which she witnessed She promises a lot but cant deliver She is has showed up at my ex parte and excuse herself bcz urgent call from babysitter to go home rake care of her kids.... I was left behind alone in the court room for four hours she has accomplished nothing. The judge did not respect her dud not listen to her pleading nor award her attorney fees despite the documented disparity of income. Weak attorney for family law the other crooked attorney ran circles around her so dont be fooled by her lowball $400 hr in the end you get what you paid for. Nothing personal but attorneys her caliber running low on money and affects your case. She is just a processor or a papers pusher. Go get a $650 hr attorney who will cut to the chase and get you results . Nice but very weak attorney

Posted by Tina | August 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank God I found attorney Maxine!!

My divorce case was a horrible one, and I retained Maxine from 2021 til now, 2023 and I am so glad that I found Maxine, she is an amazing attorney, she is tough and to the point when dealing with the other attorney, I went through lots of difficult time with my ex and Maxine always there to give me g...ood advice and she's always trying to protect my right. Maxine is very knowledgeable of what she does as a family law attorney, she's very efficient and honest, we have good communication via email, and she's always responds in a timely manner. My case is finally closed, and I finally received what I wanted from my divorce THANKS to Maxine!!! God forbid, if I ever have to go through divorce again, who do I call? MAXINE HO!!! 

Posted by Clyde C | February 3, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommended

I retained Maxine Ho as my attorney for a period of time between 2019 and 2020. Due to early mistakes on my part, my divorce case had turned complex and was challenging for just about any attorney to turn around. I was fortunate to have Maxine consider representing me given the circumstance. Maxin...e is a great attorney who is efficient, polite, honest and responds in a timely manner. She has the ability to apply aggression if and when necessary, and she also stands her ground if and when in disagreement with her client, with good intention and in good faith - in saying so, I can highly recommend her. I have not come across decent attorneys even after an extensive search over a period of 4 years; however, I can say that Maxine is one of the few good ones. Unfortunately, I was forced to part ways with Maxine - nothing to do with her service but due to my financial limitations alone. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for her legal advice, time, and efforts representing me. If you are looking for an attorney and haven't made detrimental mistakes thus far, you should consider Maxine. And, even if your case is complex, consider a consultation - she will at the very least guide you correctly to ensure the best possible outcome.

Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Consultation

I needed someone to help me get through a divorce with children but I felt like I was having a final exam on how to become a lawyer, which I am not. Maxine was combative and aggressive. She is extreme and not calm. I will have to look elsewhere.

Posted by Christine Lee | August 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Maxine works hard for you

I don't normally like to write about professionals because it's difficult to give an accurate assessment. However, I had a child custody issue and was searching the net for lawyers to talk to. I found Maxine and called her office. She picked up her own calls and was pleasant to speak to. She ta...lked to me for some time and answered all my questions. I informed her that I will keep her information and if my custody issue does not resolve I will call her. Long story short, I was not able to resolve the issue with the other party. I called Maxine back and retained her. She filed the necessary paperwork and also reached out to the opposing party. He didn't agree to my proposal. I didn't want to go to court knowing the possibility and costs associated with it. However, the other side didn't leave me with any choices. So, we went to court and Maxine fought hard. The judge at first didn't seem to favor our position but as the hearing went on, Maxine convinced the judge with her examination skills. The judge granted custody to me and ordered father to have parenting time per my request. I am so thankful for Maxine's hard work. She is very up front and will tell you things you don't want to hear but should hear. I hope that I don't have to return to court anytime soon, but if I do, I will be calling Maxine again.

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Maxine Ho's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brooke Archbold

Family lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Max as both opposing counsel and a colleague. She is honest, fair, and easy to work with."

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Mathew Higbee

Family lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Maxine is an expert on family law matters. She works tirelessly on behalf of her clients, and always acts with integrity."

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Donald Werno

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure to work both with Ms. Ho as a colleague and to have employed her as a research attorney in my office. She is highly professional, very intelligent and hard working. She was a valuable asset and is an excellent family law attorney. I would welcome the opportunity to work with her again in the future."

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Brooke Archbold

Family lawyer

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Donald Werno

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Associations

2005 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

2003

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of California - Irvine

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Vietnamese

English

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