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Justin Allen Chin

4.2
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 13 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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Licensed in Georgia for 13 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2012

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

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Justin Allen Chin's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Myisha | June 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Obtained Custody, Child Support, and Payment from my Ex for me

I am a caretaker of many children and owner of a childcare business. Mr. Chin has been my attorney since March 12, 2023…. over two years now. I have two daughters and Justin has been with me in representing me in two Temporary Protection Orders, one against my ex-boyfriend and another against my ...former husband. Unfortunately, I had tried to live with my ex-husband and ex-boyfriend and things didn’t work out because it was a very hard living situation. Mr. Chin helped me settle my divorce, obtaining for me primary custody of my children, final decision-making authority for all areas for my children, and made my ex-husband pay me over $59k lump sum and over Eight Hundred in child support per month by income deduction order… I have no criminal history nor allegations by anybody that I have committed a crime. Mr. Chin is compassionate, ethical, and ready to settle all cases before him. Mr. Chin checks his email regularly and always replies to my questions, thoughts, and requests within a few hours, or gives me a call to explain.

Posted by Amorwanda | December 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Gross Negligence and Financial Devastation

My experience with Attorney Justin Chin was deeply disappointing and distressing. Throughout my divorce proceedings (file no. 2018CV307378), I encountered multiple instances of negligence and fraudulent conduct. Mr. Chin consistently avoided and deflected my requests, displaying a lack of accountabi...lity and transparency. There was a substantial mishandling of escrow funds, with $$$, unaccounted for in the escrow account calculation, and a refusal to produce documentation regarding disbursements. Furthermore, I felt coerced, manipulated, and extorted for Mr. Chin's personal gain. Despite my financial vulnerability and inability to pay rent without agreed-upon assistance, Mr. Chin withheld my rent check and disregarded my concerns, prioritizing his own agenda. His representation lacked fidelity, marked by falsehoods, malicious delays, and unnecessary case extensions. The final decree presented to the court contained gross errors that did not align with the judge's decree during trial. Mr. Chin's response to my concerns was dismissive, stating we would appeal, yet for a year, I was misled about the progress. The appeal was eventually dismissed in February 2023, while Mr. Chin accumulated charges through unproductive meetings without updates on the appeal status. In September 23, 2023, Mr. Chin sent a Settlement Agreement and Release, which I amended; however, he disagreed and voided the agreement, cutting off communication since then. This situation left me in a dire financial state, impacting custody of my minor son and resulting in homelessness for my daughter and me during the pandemic. Despite a 14-year marriage and substantial assets, including multiple properties and significant liquid funds at separation, Mr. Chin's neglectful handling left us in an unimaginable situation. text: 929-206-8850

Posted by LeNesia | December 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Horrible

I went to the courthouse today to get a final copy of my child support order only to be told my case was dismissed and a order was never received. What did I pay $2500 for?????? Justin failed to show up as an attorney on my behalf after I paid a hefty retainer fee. I retained Justin in October of 202...1 it is now December 2023 and nothing was accomplished on my end. My case has been dragging for 2 years. Every time I had court Justin had an emergency hearing with another client. It was so difficult getting the opposing party served. Let's not mention the fact that all you get is excuses when you question him about something or a let me check on that and I'll get back to you. I can never get a direct answer as to why it's talking so long with my case. It seems like after Justin received payment from me he dropped the ball on my case.

Posted by Ashanti Lemonia | June 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

No Help at all

I hired Mr. Chin to help me with my divorce. I had just moved to Georgia and was trying to get divorced from my husband who lived in Louisiana. Mr. Chin allowed me to pay $1200.00 and failed to mention he had no jurisdiction in the state of Louisiana. I then paid another $360.00 of money I did not ha...ve due to being strong armed by my husband. He took this money and I stood in court alone and represented myself. When I asked him to refund my money he ghosted me and I still have yet to be paid back. Countless calls, emails, and voicemails where left for Justin Chin and his paralegal Ashley McClure and yet neither of them has gotten back with me. SHAMEFUL!!!

Justin Chin

Replied last May 17, 2022

We have been trying to resolve this situation with Ashanti. We have offered to setup a meeting to resolve her final bill.

Posted by MARVIN | November 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

TPO / DIVORCE

Mr. CHIN of Chin Family Law, is Professional, Passionate, and Determined. Thank You Sir This is just a little insight on my situation TPO / DIVORCE On October 30th I was served with a TPO from my wife of 11 years., it turned my world upside down, I literally didn't know what the hell was goi...ng on, when the sheriff came to my home where I pay all the Bills down to the smallest bill., to remove me from my home for 1 month., For the 1st time in my life I had NO rights for the things I work so hard for including my kids, I was really upset and confused., My wife the petitioner soon to be Ex. told some outrageous lies to the Cobb County Courts. I wasted no time looking for legal representation., Just like you, I was searching through Google, reading reviews, trying to find good representation at a good price., After hours of searching, getting quotes and making calls, I found MR. CHIN on this site around 4am it showed he was Online, I started texting and sending messages and asking questions he responded right away., He gave me a lot of insight on the TPO matter and filing for divorce, which I already had plans to do. and ways we can approach this matter. I paid my Retainer in full., did all the paperwork Mr. Chin requested from me and in 3 days of me being removed from home my divorce request was filed and was being served., My court date for TPO hearing was on NOV. 24, 2 days ago., Mr. CHIN presented evidence in my case I submitted., my wife (the petitioner tried to reschedule after viewing evidence she knew she could be in trouble)., The Judge DISMISSED the case. I can now go back home and also have communications with my kids. Thank you Mr. Chin for everything Sir.

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Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Disbarment issued in GA, 2025

updated on 08/08/2025

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Georgia State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Sample of Legal Cases

Richard Weatherspoon III Vs. Alicia Weatherspoon - Douglas County 18CV00627

Settled complicated divorce with two minor children.

Vincent Blige Vs. Carrie Savage - Clayton County 2018-DR-01698-13

Won primary custody of 9 year old for Father Client.

Bradley K. Curry Vs. LeShay N. Smith - Gwinnett County 17-A-11379-5

Won custody of two year old for Client Father.

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