Diem-Chi Nguyen

Diem-Chi Nguyen

also known as Chi

4.6
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Renton, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Bankruptcy & Debt

2003 Maple Valley Hwy Ste 213, Renton, WA

About Diem-Chi

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 35%

Uncontested/Contested Dissolution Contempt Temporary Restraining Orders Parenting Plan

14 years

35%
Criminal Defense 25%

DUI Misdemeanors Gross Misdemeanors Felony

15 years

25%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 25%

Speeding in a School Zone Photo Enforced Red Light Violation Speeding HOV Violation

14 years

25%
Bankruptcy and Debt 15%

Chapter 7 Adversary Proceeding

14 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 13 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

DC Nguyen Law, LLC

2003 Maple Valley Hwy Ste 213, Renton, WA, 98057-3925

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Diem-Chi Nguyen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Oanh | December 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Family Law Review

I had an excellent experience working with Chi on my family law matter. From start to finish, she was professional, responsive, and supportive. My case involved a high-conflict situation, but Chi remained strategic and calm throughout the entire process and guided me every step of the way. Thanks to ...her knowledge and advocacy, the case was resolved in our favor. I truly appreciated her clear communication and dedication, and I always felt confident knowing she was handling my case. I would highly recommend Chi to anyone seeking a skilled and reliable family law attorney.

Posted by Mandeep Singh Grewal | April 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce Case

Chi is the best lawyer. I hired her for filing divorce. She is very professional and dedicated towards her work. Whenever i had to ask anything she was always there to help me. She always responded me on-time and always able to solve my problems. I would definitely recommend her 101% .

Posted by Elle Ghias | October 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Divorce case

Very satisfied with your services. Even though its a very unpleasant matter, your office made it very easy and you guys were very helpful! Highly recommended!

Posted by David | October 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Easy and Painless

Easy and Painless process here! Chi was great through the whole process! Answered any and all questions! Provided her with all my paperwork quickly and I was discharged within a few months of starting! Will recommend to any one.

Posted by Karl | November 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Total disapointment

I believe there were 5 showings in court and she was late to 3 of them. Showed up twice unprepared, and tried to lie to me about it. I am not a rich man so I hired her to protect me against ridiculous terms in a parenting plan. The final straw was all paperwork was signed and she was supposed to brin...g it to the judge. She TEXT me to give me horrible news that it wasn't signed. When I called to discuss, her response was I'm with a client. I responded in all regular case letters and no explanation points that the next time she had a bomb to drop, make sure that she's available to discuss it with me. She used that opportunity to say that I was using a harsh tone with her and that she would talk to me when I learned how to talk to her properly. Again, this is a text message with no additions other than regular type. I still have the message saved. I firmly believe that she knew the money was running out. And instead of continuing to provide the service that was paid for, she decided this was a way to escape. I sent her an email asking her to stop all activity until we could sit down and discuss what is taking place. I also asked that all of the financials be available so that we can review. I received an email back saying that she was releasing herself from my case and I had a refund of $65. I will be talking to anyone and everyone that will listen about what a horrible experience I had with her. All around horrible experience. You get what you pay for.

Diem-Chi Nguyen

Replied last November 27, 2018

Karl - I'm sorry you feel this way. My representation in your matter was the same that I provided for all my clients. I resolved your matter as I have done with many of other cases. Your tone and misrepresentation of our interaction is unfortunate and I hope that you were able to get your case completed.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

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"Chi is a competent and experienced criminal law attorney. Working for the public defender prior to opening her law practice provided her the necessary skills and experience to do a great job advocating for her clients. I am happy to endorse her."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Dean's List, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2011

Certificate of Merit/Book Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2010

Certificate of Merit/Book Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, DC Nguyen Law, LLC

2012 - 2012

Attorney, Ho & Associates

2011 - 2011

Judicial Law Clerk, Ingham County Circuit Court

2011 - 2012

R9 Attorney, The Defender Association

2011 - 2012

Judicial Law Clerk, King County Superior Court

2010 - 2011

Victim's Advocate, Ingham County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

Vietnamese American Bar Association of Washington

Affiliated Member

2012 - Present

King County Bar Association

Affiliate Member

2012 - Present

King County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Affiliate Member

2010 - 2012

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Affiliate Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Unlawfully Hooking Fish

Amended to infraction, $250 fine

DUI/.10

Reduced to reckless, no jail time

Chapter 7 with Home/Reaffirm Car

Discharged

Chapter 7 with Home

Discharged

Chapter 7 with Two Homes/Two Cars

Discharged

Chapter 7 No Assets

Discharged

Chapter 7 No Assets

Discharged

Failure to Yield

Amended to inattention, $150 fine

Speeding 5 MPH over

Dismissed

Speeding 16 MPH over

Dismissed

School Zone Camera Violation

Dismissed

Cyberstalking

Dismissed

Criminal Trespassing

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Education

2011

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Vietnamese

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