Law Office of Arthur Lin

My fiancé and I were referred here through a family friend’s friend. Our family friend had told us that his friend use this law office to help her win her divorce and custody case. So I trusted that they were good through great recommendation. They had told me that they do first consultation for free so I proceeded to make an appointment.
I called to make the first appointment and I specifically said that I was referred by a certain client and asked about first free consultation. Mr. Lin’s secretary confirmed to me that yes the first hour is free during the first meeting and it usually doesn’t last more then half an hour to an hour anyways so we are ok. After that he told me what his hourly rate would be which is $ 300. Since it was my fiancé custody case, the secretary said he would need to speak with him directly to get his case background and what he needs to bring to his first meeting with Mr. Lin.
I was busy at work so I couldn’t go with my fiancé so my fiancé went to the first consultation alone. Although Mr. Lin’s information was helpful they charge my fiancé $ 200 after without my knowledge. Since I was busy at work my fiancé couldn’t confirm with me when he thought it was free. He paid it first anyways and then I had to call and complain and demand my $ 200 back.
I thought a law office was supposed to help people and not rip people off and cheat them out of their money when they told us it was free to begin with. His secretary basically denied ever telling me it was free and I told him if he didn’t refund my money back I would contact Better Business Bureau and blacklist his business. Imagine how many people that are desperate for some legal advice because they have nowhere else to turn and then turn around they rip somebody off the first free consultation.
I was so furious I told my friend who recommended me right away and told him that I would never return for his business. Being a lawyer that is not how you rip people off. And his secretary for basically lying to first time caller just to get them into the office and then charge them money should be terminated. If you have no intentions of doing free consultation then don’t tell people is free to begin with.
I highly recommend first time caller to stay away from this law firm or if you must use him for his first free consultation service PLEASE make sure you get that in writing in an email form or a letter form.

ONE OF THE BEST IN THE BIZ, NO DOUBT
Choosing the correct attorney to represent you in court is one of the most important decisions you will ever make in life.
What struck me as very peculiar and very different than all the previous attorneys that I consulted with, which was more than a dozen, is that he actually picks you and chooses who he should represent. He carefully analyzes you to see if you in fact are being honest with him and patiently observes your body language like a judge or jury during our first meeting together.
This is absolutely critical since if you can’t convince him then how can he possibly be successful in representing you in court? He asks piercing questions as he pieces together your case with excellent rapport.
Once you have him on your side he will ask who the other party is represented by and he will do his homework to find out their tendencies and history just like a prize fighter when coming up with a game plan before stepping into the ring. He’ll even give you an assessment of the judge in the case. Don’t tell me this guy doesn’t work hard at his craft. He’s a winner in every sense of the word.
He also has a great legal filter and gets to the nitty gritty of your case so he fully understands what the other party is trying to do. It’s a fact that the legal process can get dirty and he knows all the tricks of the trade so that you are well prepared when your court date arrives.
He was highly recommended and now that my case is winding down I can absolutely say that his reputation is warranted.
Did I mention that he on occasion works pro bono providing legal service for domestic violence victims? Need I say more?
What’s funny is that Arthur is just someone I happen to stumble across because my situation turned for the worse and my previous counsel was advising me to reach out for a settlement even though they knew I was being railroaded by my ex-​spouse.

Attorney selection is a highly personal process. Compatibility preferences are numerous, preferred legal strategies differ, costs vary — there is no one-​size-​fits-​all attorney for everyone — so a thoughtful selection strategy is important.
I originally contacted Arthur Lin because he came highly recommended, but I only selected him to handle my case after a thorough consultation. I initially chose Arthur primarily because he stood out as the one I believed most when he told me he would put the best interests of the children first, while seeking to minimize drama as much as possible. Time soon proved that Arthur does exactly that.
Arthur’s response to each challenge invariably begins with structuring a methodical strategy around 1) what would be in the best interests of the children, 2) upholding the highest level of integrity, and 3) his unqualified belief in taking the high road. If you’re interested in finding an attorney who will fight fire with fire, or win at any cost — regardless of how much that would put your children in the middle — you may want to keep looking (and reconsider what’s most important). Arthur will center focus on what’s best for the children — exactly where the long-​term focus should remain. For cases without children involved, I’d expect Arthur to remain focused on what’s legal, fair, reasonable and equitable, all while maintaining his characteristically unwavering devotion to taking the high road with integrity and dignity.
Arthur takes the required time to properly assess every situation, remains calm, and patiently explains his logical thought process at every step — and he doesn’t nickel and dime for every second of his time. He is generous, caring, highly responsive and genuinely interested in doing the right thing. He has a great memory, often finds potential issues in details others tend to miss, stays current on the latest case law and new legislation, and often anticipates conflicts before they arise.

Arthur Lin is an outstanding attorney. He helped me all the way through my divorce case and made me feel at ease with all the stress I had and many many questions about custody and division of assets. Arthur went the extra mile to help me and he worked hard to fight for me. Arthur has a straight forward no nonsense approach with a goal of minimal drama and a let’s get this done attitude. He’s available in person, on the phone and email. I use to have a negative outlook for attorneys but Arthur changed my mind. He is a caring person who looks out for your best interest but also the best interest of your children. I highly recommend Arthur and have referred my friends to use his services. Thank you Arthur!