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

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4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

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 | Divorce & Separation

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 Susan | May 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

My review

“Maxine is the best…. she was there through one of the toughest time in my life. She is highly knowledgeable, highly experienced, genuine but best of all TOUGH in court. I’m a mother of 3 children thinking once a divorce was over so would all child custody issues. Due to other party I was surprise...d and taken to court. I was so stressed out when my previous attorney was no longer available, and Maxine took over my case and was ready to represent my case within a week! Maxine was indispensable in helping me through a difficult time. She was acutely aware of just how important my kids are to me, and she tailored her advice and strategy towards this goal. Going through a child custody battle was especially emotional for me and at the end children get affected with any changes in a home. I was trying to gain a footing in unfamiliar and challenging legal, financial, and societal situations. It was a physically and mentally draining experience. Maxine helped me focus on my children’s welfare, while working energetically towards all my goals. Maxine explained the process and developed a strategy that resulted in the best outcome possible. Maxine was especially helpful in coordinating communications, tracking deadlines, and organizing the extensive legal documents. Because of her hard work, I can now concentrate on spending time with my children, knowing that the settlement agreement provides a solid framework" Unfortunately I will probably will need to return to court due to others party noncompliance, but it helps to know I have Maxine in my corner!

Posted by Phoebe | June 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

An Excellent Attorney

I retained Maxine to help with my divorce and final judgment. Throughout the entire process, she and her staff were nothing short of professional, knowledgeable, and supportive. I had many questions regarding division of assets and child custody, and Maxine's expertise was clear from the beginning. S...he's tough and realistic; I knew she was always thinking and acting on my best interest and the welfare of my child. I really could not have asked for anything more. Divorce is never easy, and Maxine and her staff took a lot of stress off of me. The entire process could not have gone a better way.

Posted by Rikki | May 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

That Nasty Divorce!

I hired Maxine to help and guide me through a divorce. It was not a pleasant experience (Not because of Maxine) She was a great help and really made it as easy as possible. very professional, Knowledgeable and to the point.

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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

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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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