team-member

Serin Ngai

Seattle, WA

Licensed for 15 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and Family

Language

English

About

I hope that this information will help you quietly, privately, and conveniently consider whether I might be the best match for your legal needs. Thank you, and I sincerely hope that I may be of service to you.  

Practices Areas

Family

Language

English

Contact

Sound Family Solutions, PLLC600 First AvenueSeattle, WA, 98104600 First AvenueSeattle, WA, 98104

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Emily
October 2, 2020

Serin is amazing. She is incredibly professional. She is detail oriented which I really appreciated going through my divorce process. I highly recommend Serin Ngai and would hire her again if necessary. She is thorough and polite. Thanks Serin!

AA
October 24, 2018

I went through a particularly difficult divorce: one that involved false criminal allegations and a bitter, vindictive spouse. I hired Serin to handle the civil side of the case (divorce) while I was also going through legal battles on the criminal allegations. Challenging indeed. I never once had an issue getting a quick response from Serin during this process, and that really put me at ease. In the end, things wrapped up fairly well with the allegations being dismissed and divorce coming to a fair conclusion. I won't say it was a happy ending - it was still expensive, painful, and at times just felt outright unfair; but that's life and the courts are not always fair, especially if you're a male of color with nasty allegations lodged against him. However, what I can say is that Serin was always well-prepared and I never felt she gave it anything less than her 100%. She was certainly way more organized than the opposing counsel and was never the one to miss a deadline (the opposing counsel missed many times). She always gave me objective advice, even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear. The process is not easy, but you need someone with experience, salient advice, and a person who can give you the straight truth. Serin did all that. Overall, I highly recommend this attorney.

L.B.
March 23, 2017

I highly recommend Serin! I had a difficult end to a relationship and Serin was very knowledgeable in negotiating the parenting plan. For the times we had to go to court, Serin was highly prepared and professional in representing me. She kept me calm, answered every question I had and offered me choices when there were disagreements between parties during the mediation process. The decisions were always left up to me and if we weren't quite in alignment she always listened to my reasoning and went to bat for what I wanted. In dealing with opposing counsel, I always felt Serin was the more prepared and knowledgeable one. She never backed down and I greatly appreciated that. I have recommended her services to others and will continue to do so.

anonymous
November 7, 2016

I highly recommend Serin. I had a difficult divorce, with one obstacle on the heels of the next, and Serin was an excellent guide and advocate through the whole process, always informing me of my choices and helping me clarify what I needed to understand. She understands complicated personal dynamics, and is able to explain things clearly in layman's terms. She is compassionate, clear, and brings her intelligence to bear on each aspect of the process.

Jill
October 24, 2016

Serin was professional and helpful with my dissolution case. She always had my best interests in mind. She was practical, extremely knowledgeable, was personable, and took into account all the information I gave her about my situation and my ex-husband. She was persistent with the opposing counsel, which was very necessary and very much appreciated. Serin gave me so much peace of mind in the roughest moments of this process.

Patty Hogan
October 15, 2015

I found Serin to be a very fair, honest and responsible lawyer. She really took a personal interest in me and did her best to accommodate my needs and my budget. I would highly recommend her to everyone. She is a very personable and kind person and had a way of explaining things to me in layman's terms that I could easily understand. For any woman who is alone and needs legal representation, she's the one!

Tiffany
March 9, 2015

Serin was my lawyer in 06 07 when she 1st was getting licensed she was awesome she did my very complex divorce custody case and did it pro bono but the way she handled my case she gave me as much attention as if I was a paying client I would recommend her a hundred times!

anonymous
November 25, 2014

I was referred to Serin Ngai through a friend who is a paralegal and had worked with her previously. Serin made a huge difference in my life and helped me with every aspect of my divorce. She is kind, understanding, and was extremely dedicated to my cause. Serin and I worked tirelessly, several nights until midnight to get all of my deadlines met. She maintained such a professional demeanor while also showing me that she genuinely cared for me and my children. Serin and I ended up going to trial to fight for the custody of my children. She was awesome in court, completely prepared for everything that was thrown our way. We ended up wining and I was granted full custody. I am very grateful for the referral of Serin Ngai and wanted to make sure that in some way I was able to return the favor. I would highly recommend Serin for any battle you may be facing, large or small.

Lewis
November 25, 2014

Having not been married before and knowing nothing about family laws of Washington State (where I live), I wasn't sure how to approach marriage (in terms of legal implication) and dealing with premarital contract. After talking with 2 other attorneys, I contacted Serin Ngai for an one hour consultation and she explained all my questions and confusion using simple language. I found her knowledgeable (which I expected a good attorney should be), and more importantly, I felt very comfortable discussing personal and potentially emotional issues with her even at the first meeting. She used simple language to explain lots of terms that would have been intimidating for me. I decided to use her service to draft the premarital contract. She was quite efficient. Even when she attended a family law conference (in Caribbean I believe) during this time she continued to keep me updated via email. It took less time than I had anticipated to have a draft. She walked through the draft with me and again, I found the whole process very stress-free. Planning wedding and all is already stressful, so I am very happy that with her assistance this legal process turned out very smooth. To me, another pro of working with Serin Ngai is that she has her own firm. When I talked to family law attorneys from big law firms in shiny downtown buildings it was always more intimidating. Going to her office in Eastlake was so different and easy. And she is definitely no less competent than those big firm attorneys. Her reasonable fee was the icing on the cake.

anonymous
November 20, 2014

Although Serin is experienced in family law, I often felt that I paid much more than the services I received. She was not as responsive as I had hoped an attorney of her caliber would be. But I do wish her well in her new private practice.

Emily
October 2, 2020

Serin is amazing. She is incredibly professional. She is detail oriented which I really appreciated going through my divorce process. I highly recommend Serin Ngai and would hire her again if necessary. She is thorough and polite. Thanks Serin!

AA
October 24, 2018

I went through a particularly difficult divorce: one that involved false criminal allegations and a bitter, vindictive spouse. I hired Serin to handle the civil side of the case (divorce) while I was also going through legal battles on the criminal allegations. Challenging indeed. I never once had an issue getting a quick response from Serin during this process, and that really put me at ease. In the end, things wrapped up fairly well with the allegations being dismissed and divorce coming to a fair conclusion. I won't say it was a happy ending - it was still expensive, painful, and at times just felt outright unfair; but that's life and the courts are not always fair, especially if you're a male of color with nasty allegations lodged against him. However, what I can say is that Serin was always well-prepared and I never felt she gave it anything less than her 100%. She was certainly way more organized than the opposing counsel and was never the one to miss a deadline (the opposing counsel missed many times). She always gave me objective advice, even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear. The process is not easy, but you need someone with experience, salient advice, and a person who can give you the straight truth. Serin did all that. Overall, I highly recommend this attorney.

L.B.
March 23, 2017

I highly recommend Serin! I had a difficult end to a relationship and Serin was very knowledgeable in negotiating the parenting plan. For the times we had to go to court, Serin was highly prepared and professional in representing me. She kept me calm, answered every question I had and offered me choices when there were disagreements between parties during the mediation process. The decisions were always left up to me and if we weren't quite in alignment she always listened to my reasoning and went to bat for what I wanted. In dealing with opposing counsel, I always felt Serin was the more prepared and knowledgeable one. She never backed down and I greatly appreciated that. I have recommended her services to others and will continue to do so.

anonymous
November 7, 2016

I highly recommend Serin. I had a difficult divorce, with one obstacle on the heels of the next, and Serin was an excellent guide and advocate through the whole process, always informing me of my choices and helping me clarify what I needed to understand. She understands complicated personal dynamics, and is able to explain things clearly in layman's terms. She is compassionate, clear, and brings her intelligence to bear on each aspect of the process.

Jill
October 24, 2016

Serin was professional and helpful with my dissolution case. She always had my best interests in mind. She was practical, extremely knowledgeable, was personable, and took into account all the information I gave her about my situation and my ex-husband. She was persistent with the opposing counsel, which was very necessary and very much appreciated. Serin gave me so much peace of mind in the roughest moments of this process.

Patty Hogan
October 15, 2015

I found Serin to be a very fair, honest and responsible lawyer. She really took a personal interest in me and did her best to accommodate my needs and my budget. I would highly recommend her to everyone. She is a very personable and kind person and had a way of explaining things to me in layman's terms that I could easily understand. For any woman who is alone and needs legal representation, she's the one!

Tiffany
March 9, 2015

Serin was my lawyer in 06 07 when she 1st was getting licensed she was awesome she did my very complex divorce custody case and did it pro bono but the way she handled my case she gave me as much attention as if I was a paying client I would recommend her a hundred times!

anonymous
November 25, 2014

I was referred to Serin Ngai through a friend who is a paralegal and had worked with her previously. Serin made a huge difference in my life and helped me with every aspect of my divorce. She is kind, understanding, and was extremely dedicated to my cause. Serin and I worked tirelessly, several nights until midnight to get all of my deadlines met. She maintained such a professional demeanor while also showing me that she genuinely cared for me and my children. Serin and I ended up going to trial to fight for the custody of my children. She was awesome in court, completely prepared for everything that was thrown our way. We ended up wining and I was granted full custody. I am very grateful for the referral of Serin Ngai and wanted to make sure that in some way I was able to return the favor. I would highly recommend Serin for any battle you may be facing, large or small.

Lewis
November 25, 2014

Having not been married before and knowing nothing about family laws of Washington State (where I live), I wasn't sure how to approach marriage (in terms of legal implication) and dealing with premarital contract. After talking with 2 other attorneys, I contacted Serin Ngai for an one hour consultation and she explained all my questions and confusion using simple language. I found her knowledgeable (which I expected a good attorney should be), and more importantly, I felt very comfortable discussing personal and potentially emotional issues with her even at the first meeting. She used simple language to explain lots of terms that would have been intimidating for me. I decided to use her service to draft the premarital contract. She was quite efficient. Even when she attended a family law conference (in Caribbean I believe) during this time she continued to keep me updated via email. It took less time than I had anticipated to have a draft. She walked through the draft with me and again, I found the whole process very stress-free. Planning wedding and all is already stressful, so I am very happy that with her assistance this legal process turned out very smooth. To me, another pro of working with Serin Ngai is that she has her own firm. When I talked to family law attorneys from big law firms in shiny downtown buildings it was always more intimidating. Going to her office in Eastlake was so different and easy. And she is definitely no less competent than those big firm attorneys. Her reasonable fee was the icing on the cake.

anonymous
November 20, 2014

Although Serin is experienced in family law, I often felt that I paid much more than the services I received. She was not as responsive as I had hoped an attorney of her caliber would be. But I do wish her well in her new private practice.

Emily
October 2, 2020

Serin is amazing. She is incredibly professional. She is detail oriented which I really appreciated going through my divorce process. I highly recommend Serin Ngai and would hire her again if necessary. She is thorough and polite. Thanks Serin!

AA
October 24, 2018

I went through a particularly difficult divorce: one that involved false criminal allegations and a bitter, vindictive spouse. I hired Serin to handle the civil side of the case (divorce) while I was also going through legal battles on the criminal allegations. Challenging indeed. I never once had an issue getting a quick response from Serin during this process, and that really put me at ease. In the end, things wrapped up fairly well with the allegations being dismissed and divorce coming to a fair conclusion. I won't say it was a happy ending - it was still expensive, painful, and at times just felt outright unfair; but that's life and the courts are not always fair, especially if you're a male of color with nasty allegations lodged against him. However, what I can say is that Serin was always well-prepared and I never felt she gave it anything less than her 100%. She was certainly way more organized than the opposing counsel and was never the one to miss a deadline (the opposing counsel missed many times). She always gave me objective advice, even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear. The process is not easy, but you need someone with experience, salient advice, and a person who can give you the straight truth. Serin did all that. Overall, I highly recommend this attorney.

L.B.
March 23, 2017

I highly recommend Serin! I had a difficult end to a relationship and Serin was very knowledgeable in negotiating the parenting plan. For the times we had to go to court, Serin was highly prepared and professional in representing me. She kept me calm, answered every question I had and offered me choices when there were disagreements between parties during the mediation process. The decisions were always left up to me and if we weren't quite in alignment she always listened to my reasoning and went to bat for what I wanted. In dealing with opposing counsel, I always felt Serin was the more prepared and knowledgeable one. She never backed down and I greatly appreciated that. I have recommended her services to others and will continue to do so.

anonymous
November 7, 2016

I highly recommend Serin. I had a difficult divorce, with one obstacle on the heels of the next, and Serin was an excellent guide and advocate through the whole process, always informing me of my choices and helping me clarify what I needed to understand. She understands complicated personal dynamics, and is able to explain things clearly in layman's terms. She is compassionate, clear, and brings her intelligence to bear on each aspect of the process.

Jill
October 24, 2016

Serin was professional and helpful with my dissolution case. She always had my best interests in mind. She was practical, extremely knowledgeable, was personable, and took into account all the information I gave her about my situation and my ex-husband. She was persistent with the opposing counsel, which was very necessary and very much appreciated. Serin gave me so much peace of mind in the roughest moments of this process.

Patty Hogan
October 15, 2015

I found Serin to be a very fair, honest and responsible lawyer. She really took a personal interest in me and did her best to accommodate my needs and my budget. I would highly recommend her to everyone. She is a very personable and kind person and had a way of explaining things to me in layman's terms that I could easily understand. For any woman who is alone and needs legal representation, she's the one!

Tiffany
March 9, 2015

Serin was my lawyer in 06 07 when she 1st was getting licensed she was awesome she did my very complex divorce custody case and did it pro bono but the way she handled my case she gave me as much attention as if I was a paying client I would recommend her a hundred times!

anonymous
November 25, 2014

I was referred to Serin Ngai through a friend who is a paralegal and had worked with her previously. Serin made a huge difference in my life and helped me with every aspect of my divorce. She is kind, understanding, and was extremely dedicated to my cause. Serin and I worked tirelessly, several nights until midnight to get all of my deadlines met. She maintained such a professional demeanor while also showing me that she genuinely cared for me and my children. Serin and I ended up going to trial to fight for the custody of my children. She was awesome in court, completely prepared for everything that was thrown our way. We ended up wining and I was granted full custody. I am very grateful for the referral of Serin Ngai and wanted to make sure that in some way I was able to return the favor. I would highly recommend Serin for any battle you may be facing, large or small.

Lewis
November 25, 2014

Having not been married before and knowing nothing about family laws of Washington State (where I live), I wasn't sure how to approach marriage (in terms of legal implication) and dealing with premarital contract. After talking with 2 other attorneys, I contacted Serin Ngai for an one hour consultation and she explained all my questions and confusion using simple language. I found her knowledgeable (which I expected a good attorney should be), and more importantly, I felt very comfortable discussing personal and potentially emotional issues with her even at the first meeting. She used simple language to explain lots of terms that would have been intimidating for me. I decided to use her service to draft the premarital contract. She was quite efficient. Even when she attended a family law conference (in Caribbean I believe) during this time she continued to keep me updated via email. It took less time than I had anticipated to have a draft. She walked through the draft with me and again, I found the whole process very stress-free. Planning wedding and all is already stressful, so I am very happy that with her assistance this legal process turned out very smooth. To me, another pro of working with Serin Ngai is that she has her own firm. When I talked to family law attorneys from big law firms in shiny downtown buildings it was always more intimidating. Going to her office in Eastlake was so different and easy. And she is definitely no less competent than those big firm attorneys. Her reasonable fee was the icing on the cake.

anonymous
November 20, 2014

Although Serin is experienced in family law, I often felt that I paid much more than the services I received. She was not as responsive as I had hoped an attorney of her caliber would be. But I do wish her well in her new private practice.

Emily
October 2, 2020

Serin is amazing. She is incredibly professional. She is detail oriented which I really appreciated going through my divorce process. I highly recommend Serin Ngai and would hire her again if necessary. She is thorough and polite. Thanks Serin!

AA
October 24, 2018

I went through a particularly difficult divorce: one that involved false criminal allegations and a bitter, vindictive spouse. I hired Serin to handle the civil side of the case (divorce) while I was also going through legal battles on the criminal allegations. Challenging indeed. I never once had an issue getting a quick response from Serin during this process, and that really put me at ease. In the end, things wrapped up fairly well with the allegations being dismissed and divorce coming to a fair conclusion. I won't say it was a happy ending - it was still expensive, painful, and at times just felt outright unfair; but that's life and the courts are not always fair, especially if you're a male of color with nasty allegations lodged against him. However, what I can say is that Serin was always well-prepared and I never felt she gave it anything less than her 100%. She was certainly way more organized than the opposing counsel and was never the one to miss a deadline (the opposing counsel missed many times). She always gave me objective advice, even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear. The process is not easy, but you need someone with experience, salient advice, and a person who can give you the straight truth. Serin did all that. Overall, I highly recommend this attorney.

L.B.
March 23, 2017

I highly recommend Serin! I had a difficult end to a relationship and Serin was very knowledgeable in negotiating the parenting plan. For the times we had to go to court, Serin was highly prepared and professional in representing me. She kept me calm, answered every question I had and offered me choices when there were disagreements between parties during the mediation process. The decisions were always left up to me and if we weren't quite in alignment she always listened to my reasoning and went to bat for what I wanted. In dealing with opposing counsel, I always felt Serin was the more prepared and knowledgeable one. She never backed down and I greatly appreciated that. I have recommended her services to others and will continue to do so.

anonymous
November 7, 2016

I highly recommend Serin. I had a difficult divorce, with one obstacle on the heels of the next, and Serin was an excellent guide and advocate through the whole process, always informing me of my choices and helping me clarify what I needed to understand. She understands complicated personal dynamics, and is able to explain things clearly in layman's terms. She is compassionate, clear, and brings her intelligence to bear on each aspect of the process.

Jill
October 24, 2016

Serin was professional and helpful with my dissolution case. She always had my best interests in mind. She was practical, extremely knowledgeable, was personable, and took into account all the information I gave her about my situation and my ex-husband. She was persistent with the opposing counsel, which was very necessary and very much appreciated. Serin gave me so much peace of mind in the roughest moments of this process.

Patty Hogan
October 15, 2015

I found Serin to be a very fair, honest and responsible lawyer. She really took a personal interest in me and did her best to accommodate my needs and my budget. I would highly recommend her to everyone. She is a very personable and kind person and had a way of explaining things to me in layman's terms that I could easily understand. For any woman who is alone and needs legal representation, she's the one!

Tiffany
March 9, 2015

Serin was my lawyer in 06 07 when she 1st was getting licensed she was awesome she did my very complex divorce custody case and did it pro bono but the way she handled my case she gave me as much attention as if I was a paying client I would recommend her a hundred times!

anonymous
November 25, 2014

I was referred to Serin Ngai through a friend who is a paralegal and had worked with her previously. Serin made a huge difference in my life and helped me with every aspect of my divorce. She is kind, understanding, and was extremely dedicated to my cause. Serin and I worked tirelessly, several nights until midnight to get all of my deadlines met. She maintained such a professional demeanor while also showing me that she genuinely cared for me and my children. Serin and I ended up going to trial to fight for the custody of my children. She was awesome in court, completely prepared for everything that was thrown our way. We ended up wining and I was granted full custody. I am very grateful for the referral of Serin Ngai and wanted to make sure that in some way I was able to return the favor. I would highly recommend Serin for any battle you may be facing, large or small.

Lewis
November 25, 2014

Having not been married before and knowing nothing about family laws of Washington State (where I live), I wasn't sure how to approach marriage (in terms of legal implication) and dealing with premarital contract. After talking with 2 other attorneys, I contacted Serin Ngai for an one hour consultation and she explained all my questions and confusion using simple language. I found her knowledgeable (which I expected a good attorney should be), and more importantly, I felt very comfortable discussing personal and potentially emotional issues with her even at the first meeting. She used simple language to explain lots of terms that would have been intimidating for me. I decided to use her service to draft the premarital contract. She was quite efficient. Even when she attended a family law conference (in Caribbean I believe) during this time she continued to keep me updated via email. It took less time than I had anticipated to have a draft. She walked through the draft with me and again, I found the whole process very stress-free. Planning wedding and all is already stressful, so I am very happy that with her assistance this legal process turned out very smooth. To me, another pro of working with Serin Ngai is that she has her own firm. When I talked to family law attorneys from big law firms in shiny downtown buildings it was always more intimidating. Going to her office in Eastlake was so different and easy. And she is definitely no less competent than those big firm attorneys. Her reasonable fee was the icing on the cake.

anonymous
November 20, 2014

Although Serin is experienced in family law, I often felt that I paid much more than the services I received. She was not as responsive as I had hoped an attorney of her caliber would be. But I do wish her well in her new private practice.

Emily
October 2, 2020

Serin is amazing. She is incredibly professional. She is detail oriented which I really appreciated going through my divorce process. I highly recommend Serin Ngai and would hire her again if necessary. She is thorough and polite. Thanks Serin!

AA
October 24, 2018

I went through a particularly difficult divorce: one that involved false criminal allegations and a bitter, vindictive spouse. I hired Serin to handle the civil side of the case (divorce) while I was also going through legal battles on the criminal allegations. Challenging indeed. I never once had an issue getting a quick response from Serin during this process, and that really put me at ease. In the end, things wrapped up fairly well with the allegations being dismissed and divorce coming to a fair conclusion. I won't say it was a happy ending - it was still expensive, painful, and at times just felt outright unfair; but that's life and the courts are not always fair, especially if you're a male of color with nasty allegations lodged against him. However, what I can say is that Serin was always well-prepared and I never felt she gave it anything less than her 100%. She was certainly way more organized than the opposing counsel and was never the one to miss a deadline (the opposing counsel missed many times). She always gave me objective advice, even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear. The process is not easy, but you need someone with experience, salient advice, and a person who can give you the straight truth. Serin did all that. Overall, I highly recommend this attorney.

L.B.
March 23, 2017

I highly recommend Serin! I had a difficult end to a relationship and Serin was very knowledgeable in negotiating the parenting plan. For the times we had to go to court, Serin was highly prepared and professional in representing me. She kept me calm, answered every question I had and offered me choices when there were disagreements between parties during the mediation process. The decisions were always left up to me and if we weren't quite in alignment she always listened to my reasoning and went to bat for what I wanted. In dealing with opposing counsel, I always felt Serin was the more prepared and knowledgeable one. She never backed down and I greatly appreciated that. I have recommended her services to others and will continue to do so.

anonymous
November 7, 2016

I highly recommend Serin. I had a difficult divorce, with one obstacle on the heels of the next, and Serin was an excellent guide and advocate through the whole process, always informing me of my choices and helping me clarify what I needed to understand. She understands complicated personal dynamics, and is able to explain things clearly in layman's terms. She is compassionate, clear, and brings her intelligence to bear on each aspect of the process.

Jill
October 24, 2016

Serin was professional and helpful with my dissolution case. She always had my best interests in mind. She was practical, extremely knowledgeable, was personable, and took into account all the information I gave her about my situation and my ex-husband. She was persistent with the opposing counsel, which was very necessary and very much appreciated. Serin gave me so much peace of mind in the roughest moments of this process.

Patty Hogan
October 15, 2015

I found Serin to be a very fair, honest and responsible lawyer. She really took a personal interest in me and did her best to accommodate my needs and my budget. I would highly recommend her to everyone. She is a very personable and kind person and had a way of explaining things to me in layman's terms that I could easily understand. For any woman who is alone and needs legal representation, she's the one!

Tiffany
March 9, 2015

Serin was my lawyer in 06 07 when she 1st was getting licensed she was awesome she did my very complex divorce custody case and did it pro bono but the way she handled my case she gave me as much attention as if I was a paying client I would recommend her a hundred times!

anonymous
November 25, 2014

I was referred to Serin Ngai through a friend who is a paralegal and had worked with her previously. Serin made a huge difference in my life and helped me with every aspect of my divorce. She is kind, understanding, and was extremely dedicated to my cause. Serin and I worked tirelessly, several nights until midnight to get all of my deadlines met. She maintained such a professional demeanor while also showing me that she genuinely cared for me and my children. Serin and I ended up going to trial to fight for the custody of my children. She was awesome in court, completely prepared for everything that was thrown our way. We ended up wining and I was granted full custody. I am very grateful for the referral of Serin Ngai and wanted to make sure that in some way I was able to return the favor. I would highly recommend Serin for any battle you may be facing, large or small.

Lewis
November 25, 2014

Having not been married before and knowing nothing about family laws of Washington State (where I live), I wasn't sure how to approach marriage (in terms of legal implication) and dealing with premarital contract. After talking with 2 other attorneys, I contacted Serin Ngai for an one hour consultation and she explained all my questions and confusion using simple language. I found her knowledgeable (which I expected a good attorney should be), and more importantly, I felt very comfortable discussing personal and potentially emotional issues with her even at the first meeting. She used simple language to explain lots of terms that would have been intimidating for me. I decided to use her service to draft the premarital contract. She was quite efficient. Even when she attended a family law conference (in Caribbean I believe) during this time she continued to keep me updated via email. It took less time than I had anticipated to have a draft. She walked through the draft with me and again, I found the whole process very stress-free. Planning wedding and all is already stressful, so I am very happy that with her assistance this legal process turned out very smooth. To me, another pro of working with Serin Ngai is that she has her own firm. When I talked to family law attorneys from big law firms in shiny downtown buildings it was always more intimidating. Going to her office in Eastlake was so different and easy. And she is definitely no less competent than those big firm attorneys. Her reasonable fee was the icing on the cake.

anonymous
November 20, 2014

Although Serin is experienced in family law, I often felt that I paid much more than the services I received. She was not as responsive as I had hoped an attorney of her caliber would be. But I do wish her well in her new private practice.

Emily
October 2, 2020

Serin is amazing. She is incredibly professional. She is detail oriented which I really appreciated going through my divorce process. I highly recommend Serin Ngai and would hire her again if necessary. She is thorough and polite. Thanks Serin!

AA
October 24, 2018

I went through a particularly difficult divorce: one that involved false criminal allegations and a bitter, vindictive spouse. I hired Serin to handle the civil side of the case (divorce) while I was also going through legal battles on the criminal allegations. Challenging indeed. I never once had an issue getting a quick response from Serin during this process, and that really put me at ease. In the end, things wrapped up fairly well with the allegations being dismissed and divorce coming to a fair conclusion. I won't say it was a happy ending - it was still expensive, painful, and at times just felt outright unfair; but that's life and the courts are not always fair, especially if you're a male of color with nasty allegations lodged against him. However, what I can say is that Serin was always well-prepared and I never felt she gave it anything less than her 100%. She was certainly way more organized than the opposing counsel and was never the one to miss a deadline (the opposing counsel missed many times). She always gave me objective advice, even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear. The process is not easy, but you need someone with experience, salient advice, and a person who can give you the straight truth. Serin did all that. Overall, I highly recommend this attorney.

L.B.
March 23, 2017

I highly recommend Serin! I had a difficult end to a relationship and Serin was very knowledgeable in negotiating the parenting plan. For the times we had to go to court, Serin was highly prepared and professional in representing me. She kept me calm, answered every question I had and offered me choices when there were disagreements between parties during the mediation process. The decisions were always left up to me and if we weren't quite in alignment she always listened to my reasoning and went to bat for what I wanted. In dealing with opposing counsel, I always felt Serin was the more prepared and knowledgeable one. She never backed down and I greatly appreciated that. I have recommended her services to others and will continue to do so.

anonymous
November 7, 2016

I highly recommend Serin. I had a difficult divorce, with one obstacle on the heels of the next, and Serin was an excellent guide and advocate through the whole process, always informing me of my choices and helping me clarify what I needed to understand. She understands complicated personal dynamics, and is able to explain things clearly in layman's terms. She is compassionate, clear, and brings her intelligence to bear on each aspect of the process.

Jill
October 24, 2016

Serin was professional and helpful with my dissolution case. She always had my best interests in mind. She was practical, extremely knowledgeable, was personable, and took into account all the information I gave her about my situation and my ex-husband. She was persistent with the opposing counsel, which was very necessary and very much appreciated. Serin gave me so much peace of mind in the roughest moments of this process.

Patty Hogan
October 15, 2015

I found Serin to be a very fair, honest and responsible lawyer. She really took a personal interest in me and did her best to accommodate my needs and my budget. I would highly recommend her to everyone. She is a very personable and kind person and had a way of explaining things to me in layman's terms that I could easily understand. For any woman who is alone and needs legal representation, she's the one!

Tiffany
March 9, 2015

Serin was my lawyer in 06 07 when she 1st was getting licensed she was awesome she did my very complex divorce custody case and did it pro bono but the way she handled my case she gave me as much attention as if I was a paying client I would recommend her a hundred times!

anonymous
November 25, 2014

I was referred to Serin Ngai through a friend who is a paralegal and had worked with her previously. Serin made a huge difference in my life and helped me with every aspect of my divorce. She is kind, understanding, and was extremely dedicated to my cause. Serin and I worked tirelessly, several nights until midnight to get all of my deadlines met. She maintained such a professional demeanor while also showing me that she genuinely cared for me and my children. Serin and I ended up going to trial to fight for the custody of my children. She was awesome in court, completely prepared for everything that was thrown our way. We ended up wining and I was granted full custody. I am very grateful for the referral of Serin Ngai and wanted to make sure that in some way I was able to return the favor. I would highly recommend Serin for any battle you may be facing, large or small.

Lewis
November 25, 2014

Having not been married before and knowing nothing about family laws of Washington State (where I live), I wasn't sure how to approach marriage (in terms of legal implication) and dealing with premarital contract. After talking with 2 other attorneys, I contacted Serin Ngai for an one hour consultation and she explained all my questions and confusion using simple language. I found her knowledgeable (which I expected a good attorney should be), and more importantly, I felt very comfortable discussing personal and potentially emotional issues with her even at the first meeting. She used simple language to explain lots of terms that would have been intimidating for me. I decided to use her service to draft the premarital contract. She was quite efficient. Even when she attended a family law conference (in Caribbean I believe) during this time she continued to keep me updated via email. It took less time than I had anticipated to have a draft. She walked through the draft with me and again, I found the whole process very stress-free. Planning wedding and all is already stressful, so I am very happy that with her assistance this legal process turned out very smooth. To me, another pro of working with Serin Ngai is that she has her own firm. When I talked to family law attorneys from big law firms in shiny downtown buildings it was always more intimidating. Going to her office in Eastlake was so different and easy. And she is definitely no less competent than those big firm attorneys. Her reasonable fee was the icing on the cake.

anonymous
November 20, 2014

Although Serin is experienced in family law, I often felt that I paid much more than the services I received. She was not as responsive as I had hoped an attorney of her caliber would be. But I do wish her well in her new private practice.

Emily
October 2, 2020

Serin is amazing. She is incredibly professional. She is detail oriented which I really appreciated going through my divorce process. I highly recommend Serin Ngai and would hire her again if necessary. She is thorough and polite. Thanks Serin!

AA
October 24, 2018

I went through a particularly difficult divorce: one that involved false criminal allegations and a bitter, vindictive spouse. I hired Serin to handle the civil side of the case (divorce) while I was also going through legal battles on the criminal allegations. Challenging indeed. I never once had an issue getting a quick response from Serin during this process, and that really put me at ease. In the end, things wrapped up fairly well with the allegations being dismissed and divorce coming to a fair conclusion. I won't say it was a happy ending - it was still expensive, painful, and at times just felt outright unfair; but that's life and the courts are not always fair, especially if you're a male of color with nasty allegations lodged against him. However, what I can say is that Serin was always well-prepared and I never felt she gave it anything less than her 100%. She was certainly way more organized than the opposing counsel and was never the one to miss a deadline (the opposing counsel missed many times). She always gave me objective advice, even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear. The process is not easy, but you need someone with experience, salient advice, and a person who can give you the straight truth. Serin did all that. Overall, I highly recommend this attorney.

L.B.
March 23, 2017

I highly recommend Serin! I had a difficult end to a relationship and Serin was very knowledgeable in negotiating the parenting plan. For the times we had to go to court, Serin was highly prepared and professional in representing me. She kept me calm, answered every question I had and offered me choices when there were disagreements between parties during the mediation process. The decisions were always left up to me and if we weren't quite in alignment she always listened to my reasoning and went to bat for what I wanted. In dealing with opposing counsel, I always felt Serin was the more prepared and knowledgeable one. She never backed down and I greatly appreciated that. I have recommended her services to others and will continue to do so.

anonymous
November 7, 2016

I highly recommend Serin. I had a difficult divorce, with one obstacle on the heels of the next, and Serin was an excellent guide and advocate through the whole process, always informing me of my choices and helping me clarify what I needed to understand. She understands complicated personal dynamics, and is able to explain things clearly in layman's terms. She is compassionate, clear, and brings her intelligence to bear on each aspect of the process.

Jill
October 24, 2016

Serin was professional and helpful with my dissolution case. She always had my best interests in mind. She was practical, extremely knowledgeable, was personable, and took into account all the information I gave her about my situation and my ex-husband. She was persistent with the opposing counsel, which was very necessary and very much appreciated. Serin gave me so much peace of mind in the roughest moments of this process.

Patty Hogan
October 15, 2015

I found Serin to be a very fair, honest and responsible lawyer. She really took a personal interest in me and did her best to accommodate my needs and my budget. I would highly recommend her to everyone. She is a very personable and kind person and had a way of explaining things to me in layman's terms that I could easily understand. For any woman who is alone and needs legal representation, she's the one!

Tiffany
March 9, 2015

Serin was my lawyer in 06 07 when she 1st was getting licensed she was awesome she did my very complex divorce custody case and did it pro bono but the way she handled my case she gave me as much attention as if I was a paying client I would recommend her a hundred times!

anonymous
November 25, 2014

I was referred to Serin Ngai through a friend who is a paralegal and had worked with her previously. Serin made a huge difference in my life and helped me with every aspect of my divorce. She is kind, understanding, and was extremely dedicated to my cause. Serin and I worked tirelessly, several nights until midnight to get all of my deadlines met. She maintained such a professional demeanor while also showing me that she genuinely cared for me and my children. Serin and I ended up going to trial to fight for the custody of my children. She was awesome in court, completely prepared for everything that was thrown our way. We ended up wining and I was granted full custody. I am very grateful for the referral of Serin Ngai and wanted to make sure that in some way I was able to return the favor. I would highly recommend Serin for any battle you may be facing, large or small.

Lewis
November 25, 2014

Having not been married before and knowing nothing about family laws of Washington State (where I live), I wasn't sure how to approach marriage (in terms of legal implication) and dealing with premarital contract. After talking with 2 other attorneys, I contacted Serin Ngai for an one hour consultation and she explained all my questions and confusion using simple language. I found her knowledgeable (which I expected a good attorney should be), and more importantly, I felt very comfortable discussing personal and potentially emotional issues with her even at the first meeting. She used simple language to explain lots of terms that would have been intimidating for me. I decided to use her service to draft the premarital contract. She was quite efficient. Even when she attended a family law conference (in Caribbean I believe) during this time she continued to keep me updated via email. It took less time than I had anticipated to have a draft. She walked through the draft with me and again, I found the whole process very stress-free. Planning wedding and all is already stressful, so I am very happy that with her assistance this legal process turned out very smooth. To me, another pro of working with Serin Ngai is that she has her own firm. When I talked to family law attorneys from big law firms in shiny downtown buildings it was always more intimidating. Going to her office in Eastlake was so different and easy. And she is definitely no less competent than those big firm attorneys. Her reasonable fee was the icing on the cake.

anonymous
November 20, 2014

Although Serin is experienced in family law, I often felt that I paid much more than the services I received. She was not as responsive as I had hoped an attorney of her caliber would be. But I do wish her well in her new private practice.

Emily
October 2, 2020

Serin is amazing. She is incredibly professional. She is detail oriented which I really appreciated going through my divorce process. I highly recommend Serin Ngai and would hire her again if necessary. She is thorough and polite. Thanks Serin!

AA
October 24, 2018

I went through a particularly difficult divorce: one that involved false criminal allegations and a bitter, vindictive spouse. I hired Serin to handle the civil side of the case (divorce) while I was also going through legal battles on the criminal allegations. Challenging indeed. I never once had an issue getting a quick response from Serin during this process, and that really put me at ease. In the end, things wrapped up fairly well with the allegations being dismissed and divorce coming to a fair conclusion. I won't say it was a happy ending - it was still expensive, painful, and at times just felt outright unfair; but that's life and the courts are not always fair, especially if you're a male of color with nasty allegations lodged against him. However, what I can say is that Serin was always well-prepared and I never felt she gave it anything less than her 100%. She was certainly way more organized than the opposing counsel and was never the one to miss a deadline (the opposing counsel missed many times). She always gave me objective advice, even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear. The process is not easy, but you need someone with experience, salient advice, and a person who can give you the straight truth. Serin did all that. Overall, I highly recommend this attorney.

L.B.
March 23, 2017

I highly recommend Serin! I had a difficult end to a relationship and Serin was very knowledgeable in negotiating the parenting plan. For the times we had to go to court, Serin was highly prepared and professional in representing me. She kept me calm, answered every question I had and offered me choices when there were disagreements between parties during the mediation process. The decisions were always left up to me and if we weren't quite in alignment she always listened to my reasoning and went to bat for what I wanted. In dealing with opposing counsel, I always felt Serin was the more prepared and knowledgeable one. She never backed down and I greatly appreciated that. I have recommended her services to others and will continue to do so.

anonymous
November 7, 2016

I highly recommend Serin. I had a difficult divorce, with one obstacle on the heels of the next, and Serin was an excellent guide and advocate through the whole process, always informing me of my choices and helping me clarify what I needed to understand. She understands complicated personal dynamics, and is able to explain things clearly in layman's terms. She is compassionate, clear, and brings her intelligence to bear on each aspect of the process.

Jill
October 24, 2016

Serin was professional and helpful with my dissolution case. She always had my best interests in mind. She was practical, extremely knowledgeable, was personable, and took into account all the information I gave her about my situation and my ex-husband. She was persistent with the opposing counsel, which was very necessary and very much appreciated. Serin gave me so much peace of mind in the roughest moments of this process.

Patty Hogan
October 15, 2015

I found Serin to be a very fair, honest and responsible lawyer. She really took a personal interest in me and did her best to accommodate my needs and my budget. I would highly recommend her to everyone. She is a very personable and kind person and had a way of explaining things to me in layman's terms that I could easily understand. For any woman who is alone and needs legal representation, she's the one!

Tiffany
March 9, 2015

Serin was my lawyer in 06 07 when she 1st was getting licensed she was awesome she did my very complex divorce custody case and did it pro bono but the way she handled my case she gave me as much attention as if I was a paying client I would recommend her a hundred times!

anonymous
November 25, 2014

I was referred to Serin Ngai through a friend who is a paralegal and had worked with her previously. Serin made a huge difference in my life and helped me with every aspect of my divorce. She is kind, understanding, and was extremely dedicated to my cause. Serin and I worked tirelessly, several nights until midnight to get all of my deadlines met. She maintained such a professional demeanor while also showing me that she genuinely cared for me and my children. Serin and I ended up going to trial to fight for the custody of my children. She was awesome in court, completely prepared for everything that was thrown our way. We ended up wining and I was granted full custody. I am very grateful for the referral of Serin Ngai and wanted to make sure that in some way I was able to return the favor. I would highly recommend Serin for any battle you may be facing, large or small.

Lewis
November 25, 2014

Having not been married before and knowing nothing about family laws of Washington State (where I live), I wasn't sure how to approach marriage (in terms of legal implication) and dealing with premarital contract. After talking with 2 other attorneys, I contacted Serin Ngai for an one hour consultation and she explained all my questions and confusion using simple language. I found her knowledgeable (which I expected a good attorney should be), and more importantly, I felt very comfortable discussing personal and potentially emotional issues with her even at the first meeting. She used simple language to explain lots of terms that would have been intimidating for me. I decided to use her service to draft the premarital contract. She was quite efficient. Even when she attended a family law conference (in Caribbean I believe) during this time she continued to keep me updated via email. It took less time than I had anticipated to have a draft. She walked through the draft with me and again, I found the whole process very stress-free. Planning wedding and all is already stressful, so I am very happy that with her assistance this legal process turned out very smooth. To me, another pro of working with Serin Ngai is that she has her own firm. When I talked to family law attorneys from big law firms in shiny downtown buildings it was always more intimidating. Going to her office in Eastlake was so different and easy. And she is definitely no less competent than those big firm attorneys. Her reasonable fee was the icing on the cake.

anonymous
November 20, 2014

Although Serin is experienced in family law, I often felt that I paid much more than the services I received. She was not as responsive as I had hoped an attorney of her caliber would be. But I do wish her well in her new private practice.

Emily
October 2, 2020

Serin is amazing. She is incredibly professional. She is detail oriented which I really appreciated going through my divorce process. I highly recommend Serin Ngai and would hire her again if necessary. She is thorough and polite. Thanks Serin!

AA
October 24, 2018

I went through a particularly difficult divorce: one that involved false criminal allegations and a bitter, vindictive spouse. I hired Serin to handle the civil side of the case (divorce) while I was also going through legal battles on the criminal allegations. Challenging indeed. I never once had an issue getting a quick response from Serin during this process, and that really put me at ease. In the end, things wrapped up fairly well with the allegations being dismissed and divorce coming to a fair conclusion. I won't say it was a happy ending - it was still expensive, painful, and at times just felt outright unfair; but that's life and the courts are not always fair, especially if you're a male of color with nasty allegations lodged against him. However, what I can say is that Serin was always well-prepared and I never felt she gave it anything less than her 100%. She was certainly way more organized than the opposing counsel and was never the one to miss a deadline (the opposing counsel missed many times). She always gave me objective advice, even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear. The process is not easy, but you need someone with experience, salient advice, and a person who can give you the straight truth. Serin did all that. Overall, I highly recommend this attorney.

L.B.
March 23, 2017

I highly recommend Serin! I had a difficult end to a relationship and Serin was very knowledgeable in negotiating the parenting plan. For the times we had to go to court, Serin was highly prepared and professional in representing me. She kept me calm, answered every question I had and offered me choices when there were disagreements between parties during the mediation process. The decisions were always left up to me and if we weren't quite in alignment she always listened to my reasoning and went to bat for what I wanted. In dealing with opposing counsel, I always felt Serin was the more prepared and knowledgeable one. She never backed down and I greatly appreciated that. I have recommended her services to others and will continue to do so.

anonymous
November 7, 2016

I highly recommend Serin. I had a difficult divorce, with one obstacle on the heels of the next, and Serin was an excellent guide and advocate through the whole process, always informing me of my choices and helping me clarify what I needed to understand. She understands complicated personal dynamics, and is able to explain things clearly in layman's terms. She is compassionate, clear, and brings her intelligence to bear on each aspect of the process.

Jill
October 24, 2016

Serin was professional and helpful with my dissolution case. She always had my best interests in mind. She was practical, extremely knowledgeable, was personable, and took into account all the information I gave her about my situation and my ex-husband. She was persistent with the opposing counsel, which was very necessary and very much appreciated. Serin gave me so much peace of mind in the roughest moments of this process.

Patty Hogan
October 15, 2015

I found Serin to be a very fair, honest and responsible lawyer. She really took a personal interest in me and did her best to accommodate my needs and my budget. I would highly recommend her to everyone. She is a very personable and kind person and had a way of explaining things to me in layman's terms that I could easily understand. For any woman who is alone and needs legal representation, she's the one!

Tiffany
March 9, 2015

Serin was my lawyer in 06 07 when she 1st was getting licensed she was awesome she did my very complex divorce custody case and did it pro bono but the way she handled my case she gave me as much attention as if I was a paying client I would recommend her a hundred times!

anonymous
November 25, 2014

I was referred to Serin Ngai through a friend who is a paralegal and had worked with her previously. Serin made a huge difference in my life and helped me with every aspect of my divorce. She is kind, understanding, and was extremely dedicated to my cause. Serin and I worked tirelessly, several nights until midnight to get all of my deadlines met. She maintained such a professional demeanor while also showing me that she genuinely cared for me and my children. Serin and I ended up going to trial to fight for the custody of my children. She was awesome in court, completely prepared for everything that was thrown our way. We ended up wining and I was granted full custody. I am very grateful for the referral of Serin Ngai and wanted to make sure that in some way I was able to return the favor. I would highly recommend Serin for any battle you may be facing, large or small.

Lewis
November 25, 2014

Having not been married before and knowing nothing about family laws of Washington State (where I live), I wasn't sure how to approach marriage (in terms of legal implication) and dealing with premarital contract. After talking with 2 other attorneys, I contacted Serin Ngai for an one hour consultation and she explained all my questions and confusion using simple language. I found her knowledgeable (which I expected a good attorney should be), and more importantly, I felt very comfortable discussing personal and potentially emotional issues with her even at the first meeting. She used simple language to explain lots of terms that would have been intimidating for me. I decided to use her service to draft the premarital contract. She was quite efficient. Even when she attended a family law conference (in Caribbean I believe) during this time she continued to keep me updated via email. It took less time than I had anticipated to have a draft. She walked through the draft with me and again, I found the whole process very stress-free. Planning wedding and all is already stressful, so I am very happy that with her assistance this legal process turned out very smooth. To me, another pro of working with Serin Ngai is that she has her own firm. When I talked to family law attorneys from big law firms in shiny downtown buildings it was always more intimidating. Going to her office in Eastlake was so different and easy. And she is definitely no less competent than those big firm attorneys. Her reasonable fee was the icing on the cake.

anonymous
November 20, 2014

Although Serin is experienced in family law, I often felt that I paid much more than the services I received. She was not as responsive as I had hoped an attorney of her caliber would be. But I do wish her well in her new private practice.

Emily
October 2, 2020

Serin is amazing. She is incredibly professional. She is detail oriented which I really appreciated going through my divorce process. I highly recommend Serin Ngai and would hire her again if necessary. She is thorough and polite. Thanks Serin!

AA
October 24, 2018

I went through a particularly difficult divorce: one that involved false criminal allegations and a bitter, vindictive spouse. I hired Serin to handle the civil side of the case (divorce) while I was also going through legal battles on the criminal allegations. Challenging indeed. I never once had an issue getting a quick response from Serin during this process, and that really put me at ease. In the end, things wrapped up fairly well with the allegations being dismissed and divorce coming to a fair conclusion. I won't say it was a happy ending - it was still expensive, painful, and at times just felt outright unfair; but that's life and the courts are not always fair, especially if you're a male of color with nasty allegations lodged against him. However, what I can say is that Serin was always well-prepared and I never felt she gave it anything less than her 100%. She was certainly way more organized than the opposing counsel and was never the one to miss a deadline (the opposing counsel missed many times). She always gave me objective advice, even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear. The process is not easy, but you need someone with experience, salient advice, and a person who can give you the straight truth. Serin did all that. Overall, I highly recommend this attorney.

L.B.
March 23, 2017

I highly recommend Serin! I had a difficult end to a relationship and Serin was very knowledgeable in negotiating the parenting plan. For the times we had to go to court, Serin was highly prepared and professional in representing me. She kept me calm, answered every question I had and offered me choices when there were disagreements between parties during the mediation process. The decisions were always left up to me and if we weren't quite in alignment she always listened to my reasoning and went to bat for what I wanted. In dealing with opposing counsel, I always felt Serin was the more prepared and knowledgeable one. She never backed down and I greatly appreciated that. I have recommended her services to others and will continue to do so.

anonymous
November 7, 2016

I highly recommend Serin. I had a difficult divorce, with one obstacle on the heels of the next, and Serin was an excellent guide and advocate through the whole process, always informing me of my choices and helping me clarify what I needed to understand. She understands complicated personal dynamics, and is able to explain things clearly in layman's terms. She is compassionate, clear, and brings her intelligence to bear on each aspect of the process.

Jill
October 24, 2016

Serin was professional and helpful with my dissolution case. She always had my best interests in mind. She was practical, extremely knowledgeable, was personable, and took into account all the information I gave her about my situation and my ex-husband. She was persistent with the opposing counsel, which was very necessary and very much appreciated. Serin gave me so much peace of mind in the roughest moments of this process.

Patty Hogan
October 15, 2015

I found Serin to be a very fair, honest and responsible lawyer. She really took a personal interest in me and did her best to accommodate my needs and my budget. I would highly recommend her to everyone. She is a very personable and kind person and had a way of explaining things to me in layman's terms that I could easily understand. For any woman who is alone and needs legal representation, she's the one!

Tiffany
March 9, 2015

Serin was my lawyer in 06 07 when she 1st was getting licensed she was awesome she did my very complex divorce custody case and did it pro bono but the way she handled my case she gave me as much attention as if I was a paying client I would recommend her a hundred times!

anonymous
November 25, 2014

I was referred to Serin Ngai through a friend who is a paralegal and had worked with her previously. Serin made a huge difference in my life and helped me with every aspect of my divorce. She is kind, understanding, and was extremely dedicated to my cause. Serin and I worked tirelessly, several nights until midnight to get all of my deadlines met. She maintained such a professional demeanor while also showing me that she genuinely cared for me and my children. Serin and I ended up going to trial to fight for the custody of my children. She was awesome in court, completely prepared for everything that was thrown our way. We ended up wining and I was granted full custody. I am very grateful for the referral of Serin Ngai and wanted to make sure that in some way I was able to return the favor. I would highly recommend Serin for any battle you may be facing, large or small.

Lewis
November 25, 2014

Having not been married before and knowing nothing about family laws of Washington State (where I live), I wasn't sure how to approach marriage (in terms of legal implication) and dealing with premarital contract. After talking with 2 other attorneys, I contacted Serin Ngai for an one hour consultation and she explained all my questions and confusion using simple language. I found her knowledgeable (which I expected a good attorney should be), and more importantly, I felt very comfortable discussing personal and potentially emotional issues with her even at the first meeting. She used simple language to explain lots of terms that would have been intimidating for me. I decided to use her service to draft the premarital contract. She was quite efficient. Even when she attended a family law conference (in Caribbean I believe) during this time she continued to keep me updated via email. It took less time than I had anticipated to have a draft. She walked through the draft with me and again, I found the whole process very stress-free. Planning wedding and all is already stressful, so I am very happy that with her assistance this legal process turned out very smooth. To me, another pro of working with Serin Ngai is that she has her own firm. When I talked to family law attorneys from big law firms in shiny downtown buildings it was always more intimidating. Going to her office in Eastlake was so different and easy. And she is definitely no less competent than those big firm attorneys. Her reasonable fee was the icing on the cake.

anonymous
November 20, 2014

Although Serin is experienced in family law, I often felt that I paid much more than the services I received. She was not as responsive as I had hoped an attorney of her caliber would be. But I do wish her well in her new private practice.

Emily
October 2, 2020

Serin is amazing. She is incredibly professional. She is detail oriented which I really appreciated going through my divorce process. I highly recommend Serin Ngai and would hire her again if necessary. She is thorough and polite. Thanks Serin!

AA
October 24, 2018

I went through a particularly difficult divorce: one that involved false criminal allegations and a bitter, vindictive spouse. I hired Serin to handle the civil side of the case (divorce) while I was also going through legal battles on the criminal allegations. Challenging indeed. I never once had an issue getting a quick response from Serin during this process, and that really put me at ease. In the end, things wrapped up fairly well with the allegations being dismissed and divorce coming to a fair conclusion. I won't say it was a happy ending - it was still expensive, painful, and at times just felt outright unfair; but that's life and the courts are not always fair, especially if you're a male of color with nasty allegations lodged against him. However, what I can say is that Serin was always well-prepared and I never felt she gave it anything less than her 100%. She was certainly way more organized than the opposing counsel and was never the one to miss a deadline (the opposing counsel missed many times). She always gave me objective advice, even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear. The process is not easy, but you need someone with experience, salient advice, and a person who can give you the straight truth. Serin did all that. Overall, I highly recommend this attorney.

L.B.
March 23, 2017

I highly recommend Serin! I had a difficult end to a relationship and Serin was very knowledgeable in negotiating the parenting plan. For the times we had to go to court, Serin was highly prepared and professional in representing me. She kept me calm, answered every question I had and offered me choices when there were disagreements between parties during the mediation process. The decisions were always left up to me and if we weren't quite in alignment she always listened to my reasoning and went to bat for what I wanted. In dealing with opposing counsel, I always felt Serin was the more prepared and knowledgeable one. She never backed down and I greatly appreciated that. I have recommended her services to others and will continue to do so.

anonymous
November 7, 2016

I highly recommend Serin. I had a difficult divorce, with one obstacle on the heels of the next, and Serin was an excellent guide and advocate through the whole process, always informing me of my choices and helping me clarify what I needed to understand. She understands complicated personal dynamics, and is able to explain things clearly in layman's terms. She is compassionate, clear, and brings her intelligence to bear on each aspect of the process.

Jill
October 24, 2016

Serin was professional and helpful with my dissolution case. She always had my best interests in mind. She was practical, extremely knowledgeable, was personable, and took into account all the information I gave her about my situation and my ex-husband. She was persistent with the opposing counsel, which was very necessary and very much appreciated. Serin gave me so much peace of mind in the roughest moments of this process.

Patty Hogan
October 15, 2015

I found Serin to be a very fair, honest and responsible lawyer. She really took a personal interest in me and did her best to accommodate my needs and my budget. I would highly recommend her to everyone. She is a very personable and kind person and had a way of explaining things to me in layman's terms that I could easily understand. For any woman who is alone and needs legal representation, she's the one!

Tiffany
March 9, 2015

Serin was my lawyer in 06 07 when she 1st was getting licensed she was awesome she did my very complex divorce custody case and did it pro bono but the way she handled my case she gave me as much attention as if I was a paying client I would recommend her a hundred times!

anonymous
November 25, 2014

I was referred to Serin Ngai through a friend who is a paralegal and had worked with her previously. Serin made a huge difference in my life and helped me with every aspect of my divorce. She is kind, understanding, and was extremely dedicated to my cause. Serin and I worked tirelessly, several nights until midnight to get all of my deadlines met. She maintained such a professional demeanor while also showing me that she genuinely cared for me and my children. Serin and I ended up going to trial to fight for the custody of my children. She was awesome in court, completely prepared for everything that was thrown our way. We ended up wining and I was granted full custody. I am very grateful for the referral of Serin Ngai and wanted to make sure that in some way I was able to return the favor. I would highly recommend Serin for any battle you may be facing, large or small.

Lewis
November 25, 2014

Having not been married before and knowing nothing about family laws of Washington State (where I live), I wasn't sure how to approach marriage (in terms of legal implication) and dealing with premarital contract. After talking with 2 other attorneys, I contacted Serin Ngai for an one hour consultation and she explained all my questions and confusion using simple language. I found her knowledgeable (which I expected a good attorney should be), and more importantly, I felt very comfortable discussing personal and potentially emotional issues with her even at the first meeting. She used simple language to explain lots of terms that would have been intimidating for me. I decided to use her service to draft the premarital contract. She was quite efficient. Even when she attended a family law conference (in Caribbean I believe) during this time she continued to keep me updated via email. It took less time than I had anticipated to have a draft. She walked through the draft with me and again, I found the whole process very stress-free. Planning wedding and all is already stressful, so I am very happy that with her assistance this legal process turned out very smooth. To me, another pro of working with Serin Ngai is that she has her own firm. When I talked to family law attorneys from big law firms in shiny downtown buildings it was always more intimidating. Going to her office in Eastlake was so different and easy. And she is definitely no less competent than those big firm attorneys. Her reasonable fee was the icing on the cake.

anonymous
November 20, 2014

Although Serin is experienced in family law, I often felt that I paid much more than the services I received. She was not as responsive as I had hoped an attorney of her caliber would be. But I do wish her well in her new private practice.

Emily
October 2, 2020

Serin is amazing. She is incredibly professional. She is detail oriented which I really appreciated going through my divorce process. I highly recommend Serin Ngai and would hire her again if necessary. She is thorough and polite. Thanks Serin!

AA
October 24, 2018

I went through a particularly difficult divorce: one that involved false criminal allegations and a bitter, vindictive spouse. I hired Serin to handle the civil side of the case (divorce) while I was also going through legal battles on the criminal allegations. Challenging indeed. I never once had an issue getting a quick response from Serin during this process, and that really put me at ease. In the end, things wrapped up fairly well with the allegations being dismissed and divorce coming to a fair conclusion. I won't say it was a happy ending - it was still expensive, painful, and at times just felt outright unfair; but that's life and the courts are not always fair, especially if you're a male of color with nasty allegations lodged against him. However, what I can say is that Serin was always well-prepared and I never felt she gave it anything less than her 100%. She was certainly way more organized than the opposing counsel and was never the one to miss a deadline (the opposing counsel missed many times). She always gave me objective advice, even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear. The process is not easy, but you need someone with experience, salient advice, and a person who can give you the straight truth. Serin did all that. Overall, I highly recommend this attorney.

L.B.
March 23, 2017

I highly recommend Serin! I had a difficult end to a relationship and Serin was very knowledgeable in negotiating the parenting plan. For the times we had to go to court, Serin was highly prepared and professional in representing me. She kept me calm, answered every question I had and offered me choices when there were disagreements between parties during the mediation process. The decisions were always left up to me and if we weren't quite in alignment she always listened to my reasoning and went to bat for what I wanted. In dealing with opposing counsel, I always felt Serin was the more prepared and knowledgeable one. She never backed down and I greatly appreciated that. I have recommended her services to others and will continue to do so.

anonymous
November 7, 2016

I highly recommend Serin. I had a difficult divorce, with one obstacle on the heels of the next, and Serin was an excellent guide and advocate through the whole process, always informing me of my choices and helping me clarify what I needed to understand. She understands complicated personal dynamics, and is able to explain things clearly in layman's terms. She is compassionate, clear, and brings her intelligence to bear on each aspect of the process.

Jill
October 24, 2016

Serin was professional and helpful with my dissolution case. She always had my best interests in mind. She was practical, extremely knowledgeable, was personable, and took into account all the information I gave her about my situation and my ex-husband. She was persistent with the opposing counsel, which was very necessary and very much appreciated. Serin gave me so much peace of mind in the roughest moments of this process.

Patty Hogan
October 15, 2015

I found Serin to be a very fair, honest and responsible lawyer. She really took a personal interest in me and did her best to accommodate my needs and my budget. I would highly recommend her to everyone. She is a very personable and kind person and had a way of explaining things to me in layman's terms that I could easily understand. For any woman who is alone and needs legal representation, she's the one!

Tiffany
March 9, 2015

Serin was my lawyer in 06 07 when she 1st was getting licensed she was awesome she did my very complex divorce custody case and did it pro bono but the way she handled my case she gave me as much attention as if I was a paying client I would recommend her a hundred times!

anonymous
November 25, 2014

I was referred to Serin Ngai through a friend who is a paralegal and had worked with her previously. Serin made a huge difference in my life and helped me with every aspect of my divorce. She is kind, understanding, and was extremely dedicated to my cause. Serin and I worked tirelessly, several nights until midnight to get all of my deadlines met. She maintained such a professional demeanor while also showing me that she genuinely cared for me and my children. Serin and I ended up going to trial to fight for the custody of my children. She was awesome in court, completely prepared for everything that was thrown our way. We ended up wining and I was granted full custody. I am very grateful for the referral of Serin Ngai and wanted to make sure that in some way I was able to return the favor. I would highly recommend Serin for any battle you may be facing, large or small.

Lewis
November 25, 2014

Having not been married before and knowing nothing about family laws of Washington State (where I live), I wasn't sure how to approach marriage (in terms of legal implication) and dealing with premarital contract. After talking with 2 other attorneys, I contacted Serin Ngai for an one hour consultation and she explained all my questions and confusion using simple language. I found her knowledgeable (which I expected a good attorney should be), and more importantly, I felt very comfortable discussing personal and potentially emotional issues with her even at the first meeting. She used simple language to explain lots of terms that would have been intimidating for me. I decided to use her service to draft the premarital contract. She was quite efficient. Even when she attended a family law conference (in Caribbean I believe) during this time she continued to keep me updated via email. It took less time than I had anticipated to have a draft. She walked through the draft with me and again, I found the whole process very stress-free. Planning wedding and all is already stressful, so I am very happy that with her assistance this legal process turned out very smooth. To me, another pro of working with Serin Ngai is that she has her own firm. When I talked to family law attorneys from big law firms in shiny downtown buildings it was always more intimidating. Going to her office in Eastlake was so different and easy. And she is definitely no less competent than those big firm attorneys. Her reasonable fee was the icing on the cake.

anonymous
November 20, 2014

Although Serin is experienced in family law, I often felt that I paid much more than the services I received. She was not as responsive as I had hoped an attorney of her caliber would be. But I do wish her well in her new private practice.

Emily
October 2, 2020

Serin is amazing. She is incredibly professional. She is detail oriented which I really appreciated going through my divorce process. I highly recommend Serin Ngai and would hire her again if necessary. She is thorough and polite. Thanks Serin!

AA
October 24, 2018

I went through a particularly difficult divorce: one that involved false criminal allegations and a bitter, vindictive spouse. I hired Serin to handle the civil side of the case (divorce) while I was also going through legal battles on the criminal allegations. Challenging indeed. I never once had an issue getting a quick response from Serin during this process, and that really put me at ease. In the end, things wrapped up fairly well with the allegations being dismissed and divorce coming to a fair conclusion. I won't say it was a happy ending - it was still expensive, painful, and at times just felt outright unfair; but that's life and the courts are not always fair, especially if you're a male of color with nasty allegations lodged against him. However, what I can say is that Serin was always well-prepared and I never felt she gave it anything less than her 100%. She was certainly way more organized than the opposing counsel and was never the one to miss a deadline (the opposing counsel missed many times). She always gave me objective advice, even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear. The process is not easy, but you need someone with experience, salient advice, and a person who can give you the straight truth. Serin did all that. Overall, I highly recommend this attorney.

L.B.
March 23, 2017

I highly recommend Serin! I had a difficult end to a relationship and Serin was very knowledgeable in negotiating the parenting plan. For the times we had to go to court, Serin was highly prepared and professional in representing me. She kept me calm, answered every question I had and offered me choices when there were disagreements between parties during the mediation process. The decisions were always left up to me and if we weren't quite in alignment she always listened to my reasoning and went to bat for what I wanted. In dealing with opposing counsel, I always felt Serin was the more prepared and knowledgeable one. She never backed down and I greatly appreciated that. I have recommended her services to others and will continue to do so.

anonymous
November 7, 2016

I highly recommend Serin. I had a difficult divorce, with one obstacle on the heels of the next, and Serin was an excellent guide and advocate through the whole process, always informing me of my choices and helping me clarify what I needed to understand. She understands complicated personal dynamics, and is able to explain things clearly in layman's terms. She is compassionate, clear, and brings her intelligence to bear on each aspect of the process.

Jill
October 24, 2016

Serin was professional and helpful with my dissolution case. She always had my best interests in mind. She was practical, extremely knowledgeable, was personable, and took into account all the information I gave her about my situation and my ex-husband. She was persistent with the opposing counsel, which was very necessary and very much appreciated. Serin gave me so much peace of mind in the roughest moments of this process.

Patty Hogan
October 15, 2015

I found Serin to be a very fair, honest and responsible lawyer. She really took a personal interest in me and did her best to accommodate my needs and my budget. I would highly recommend her to everyone. She is a very personable and kind person and had a way of explaining things to me in layman's terms that I could easily understand. For any woman who is alone and needs legal representation, she's the one!

Tiffany
March 9, 2015

Serin was my lawyer in 06 07 when she 1st was getting licensed she was awesome she did my very complex divorce custody case and did it pro bono but the way she handled my case she gave me as much attention as if I was a paying client I would recommend her a hundred times!

anonymous
November 25, 2014

I was referred to Serin Ngai through a friend who is a paralegal and had worked with her previously. Serin made a huge difference in my life and helped me with every aspect of my divorce. She is kind, understanding, and was extremely dedicated to my cause. Serin and I worked tirelessly, several nights until midnight to get all of my deadlines met. She maintained such a professional demeanor while also showing me that she genuinely cared for me and my children. Serin and I ended up going to trial to fight for the custody of my children. She was awesome in court, completely prepared for everything that was thrown our way. We ended up wining and I was granted full custody. I am very grateful for the referral of Serin Ngai and wanted to make sure that in some way I was able to return the favor. I would highly recommend Serin for any battle you may be facing, large or small.

Lewis
November 25, 2014

Having not been married before and knowing nothing about family laws of Washington State (where I live), I wasn't sure how to approach marriage (in terms of legal implication) and dealing with premarital contract. After talking with 2 other attorneys, I contacted Serin Ngai for an one hour consultation and she explained all my questions and confusion using simple language. I found her knowledgeable (which I expected a good attorney should be), and more importantly, I felt very comfortable discussing personal and potentially emotional issues with her even at the first meeting. She used simple language to explain lots of terms that would have been intimidating for me. I decided to use her service to draft the premarital contract. She was quite efficient. Even when she attended a family law conference (in Caribbean I believe) during this time she continued to keep me updated via email. It took less time than I had anticipated to have a draft. She walked through the draft with me and again, I found the whole process very stress-free. Planning wedding and all is already stressful, so I am very happy that with her assistance this legal process turned out very smooth. To me, another pro of working with Serin Ngai is that she has her own firm. When I talked to family law attorneys from big law firms in shiny downtown buildings it was always more intimidating. Going to her office in Eastlake was so different and easy. And she is definitely no less competent than those big firm attorneys. Her reasonable fee was the icing on the cake.

anonymous
November 20, 2014

Although Serin is experienced in family law, I often felt that I paid much more than the services I received. She was not as responsive as I had hoped an attorney of her caliber would be. But I do wish her well in her new private practice.

Emily
October 2, 2020

Serin is amazing. She is incredibly professional. She is detail oriented which I really appreciated going through my divorce process. I highly recommend Serin Ngai and would hire her again if necessary. She is thorough and polite. Thanks Serin!

AA
October 24, 2018

I went through a particularly difficult divorce: one that involved false criminal allegations and a bitter, vindictive spouse. I hired Serin to handle the civil side of the case (divorce) while I was also going through legal battles on the criminal allegations. Challenging indeed. I never once had an issue getting a quick response from Serin during this process, and that really put me at ease. In the end, things wrapped up fairly well with the allegations being dismissed and divorce coming to a fair conclusion. I won't say it was a happy ending - it was still expensive, painful, and at times just felt outright unfair; but that's life and the courts are not always fair, especially if you're a male of color with nasty allegations lodged against him. However, what I can say is that Serin was always well-prepared and I never felt she gave it anything less than her 100%. She was certainly way more organized than the opposing counsel and was never the one to miss a deadline (the opposing counsel missed many times). She always gave me objective advice, even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear. The process is not easy, but you need someone with experience, salient advice, and a person who can give you the straight truth. Serin did all that. Overall, I highly recommend this attorney.

L.B.
March 23, 2017

I highly recommend Serin! I had a difficult end to a relationship and Serin was very knowledgeable in negotiating the parenting plan. For the times we had to go to court, Serin was highly prepared and professional in representing me. She kept me calm, answered every question I had and offered me choices when there were disagreements between parties during the mediation process. The decisions were always left up to me and if we weren't quite in alignment she always listened to my reasoning and went to bat for what I wanted. In dealing with opposing counsel, I always felt Serin was the more prepared and knowledgeable one. She never backed down and I greatly appreciated that. I have recommended her services to others and will continue to do so.

anonymous
November 7, 2016

I highly recommend Serin. I had a difficult divorce, with one obstacle on the heels of the next, and Serin was an excellent guide and advocate through the whole process, always informing me of my choices and helping me clarify what I needed to understand. She understands complicated personal dynamics, and is able to explain things clearly in layman's terms. She is compassionate, clear, and brings her intelligence to bear on each aspect of the process.

Jill
October 24, 2016

Serin was professional and helpful with my dissolution case. She always had my best interests in mind. She was practical, extremely knowledgeable, was personable, and took into account all the information I gave her about my situation and my ex-husband. She was persistent with the opposing counsel, which was very necessary and very much appreciated. Serin gave me so much peace of mind in the roughest moments of this process.

Patty Hogan
October 15, 2015

I found Serin to be a very fair, honest and responsible lawyer. She really took a personal interest in me and did her best to accommodate my needs and my budget. I would highly recommend her to everyone. She is a very personable and kind person and had a way of explaining things to me in layman's terms that I could easily understand. For any woman who is alone and needs legal representation, she's the one!

Tiffany
March 9, 2015

Serin was my lawyer in 06 07 when she 1st was getting licensed she was awesome she did my very complex divorce custody case and did it pro bono but the way she handled my case she gave me as much attention as if I was a paying client I would recommend her a hundred times!

anonymous
November 25, 2014

I was referred to Serin Ngai through a friend who is a paralegal and had worked with her previously. Serin made a huge difference in my life and helped me with every aspect of my divorce. She is kind, understanding, and was extremely dedicated to my cause. Serin and I worked tirelessly, several nights until midnight to get all of my deadlines met. She maintained such a professional demeanor while also showing me that she genuinely cared for me and my children. Serin and I ended up going to trial to fight for the custody of my children. She was awesome in court, completely prepared for everything that was thrown our way. We ended up wining and I was granted full custody. I am very grateful for the referral of Serin Ngai and wanted to make sure that in some way I was able to return the favor. I would highly recommend Serin for any battle you may be facing, large or small.

Lewis
November 25, 2014

Having not been married before and knowing nothing about family laws of Washington State (where I live), I wasn't sure how to approach marriage (in terms of legal implication) and dealing with premarital contract. After talking with 2 other attorneys, I contacted Serin Ngai for an one hour consultation and she explained all my questions and confusion using simple language. I found her knowledgeable (which I expected a good attorney should be), and more importantly, I felt very comfortable discussing personal and potentially emotional issues with her even at the first meeting. She used simple language to explain lots of terms that would have been intimidating for me. I decided to use her service to draft the premarital contract. She was quite efficient. Even when she attended a family law conference (in Caribbean I believe) during this time she continued to keep me updated via email. It took less time than I had anticipated to have a draft. She walked through the draft with me and again, I found the whole process very stress-free. Planning wedding and all is already stressful, so I am very happy that with her assistance this legal process turned out very smooth. To me, another pro of working with Serin Ngai is that she has her own firm. When I talked to family law attorneys from big law firms in shiny downtown buildings it was always more intimidating. Going to her office in Eastlake was so different and easy. And she is definitely no less competent than those big firm attorneys. Her reasonable fee was the icing on the cake.

anonymous
November 20, 2014

Although Serin is experienced in family law, I often felt that I paid much more than the services I received. She was not as responsive as I had hoped an attorney of her caliber would be. But I do wish her well in her new private practice.

Emily
October 2, 2020

Serin is amazing. She is incredibly professional. She is detail oriented which I really appreciated going through my divorce process. I highly recommend Serin Ngai and would hire her again if necessary. She is thorough and polite. Thanks Serin!

AA
October 24, 2018

I went through a particularly difficult divorce: one that involved false criminal allegations and a bitter, vindictive spouse. I hired Serin to handle the civil side of the case (divorce) while I was also going through legal battles on the criminal allegations. Challenging indeed. I never once had an issue getting a quick response from Serin during this process, and that really put me at ease. In the end, things wrapped up fairly well with the allegations being dismissed and divorce coming to a fair conclusion. I won't say it was a happy ending - it was still expensive, painful, and at times just felt outright unfair; but that's life and the courts are not always fair, especially if you're a male of color with nasty allegations lodged against him. However, what I can say is that Serin was always well-prepared and I never felt she gave it anything less than her 100%. She was certainly way more organized than the opposing counsel and was never the one to miss a deadline (the opposing counsel missed many times). She always gave me objective advice, even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear. The process is not easy, but you need someone with experience, salient advice, and a person who can give you the straight truth. Serin did all that. Overall, I highly recommend this attorney.

L.B.
March 23, 2017

I highly recommend Serin! I had a difficult end to a relationship and Serin was very knowledgeable in negotiating the parenting plan. For the times we had to go to court, Serin was highly prepared and professional in representing me. She kept me calm, answered every question I had and offered me choices when there were disagreements between parties during the mediation process. The decisions were always left up to me and if we weren't quite in alignment she always listened to my reasoning and went to bat for what I wanted. In dealing with opposing counsel, I always felt Serin was the more prepared and knowledgeable one. She never backed down and I greatly appreciated that. I have recommended her services to others and will continue to do so.

anonymous
November 7, 2016

I highly recommend Serin. I had a difficult divorce, with one obstacle on the heels of the next, and Serin was an excellent guide and advocate through the whole process, always informing me of my choices and helping me clarify what I needed to understand. She understands complicated personal dynamics, and is able to explain things clearly in layman's terms. She is compassionate, clear, and brings her intelligence to bear on each aspect of the process.

Jill
October 24, 2016

Serin was professional and helpful with my dissolution case. She always had my best interests in mind. She was practical, extremely knowledgeable, was personable, and took into account all the information I gave her about my situation and my ex-husband. She was persistent with the opposing counsel, which was very necessary and very much appreciated. Serin gave me so much peace of mind in the roughest moments of this process.

Patty Hogan
October 15, 2015

I found Serin to be a very fair, honest and responsible lawyer. She really took a personal interest in me and did her best to accommodate my needs and my budget. I would highly recommend her to everyone. She is a very personable and kind person and had a way of explaining things to me in layman's terms that I could easily understand. For any woman who is alone and needs legal representation, she's the one!

Tiffany
March 9, 2015

Serin was my lawyer in 06 07 when she 1st was getting licensed she was awesome she did my very complex divorce custody case and did it pro bono but the way she handled my case she gave me as much attention as if I was a paying client I would recommend her a hundred times!

anonymous
November 25, 2014

I was referred to Serin Ngai through a friend who is a paralegal and had worked with her previously. Serin made a huge difference in my life and helped me with every aspect of my divorce. She is kind, understanding, and was extremely dedicated to my cause. Serin and I worked tirelessly, several nights until midnight to get all of my deadlines met. She maintained such a professional demeanor while also showing me that she genuinely cared for me and my children. Serin and I ended up going to trial to fight for the custody of my children. She was awesome in court, completely prepared for everything that was thrown our way. We ended up wining and I was granted full custody. I am very grateful for the referral of Serin Ngai and wanted to make sure that in some way I was able to return the favor. I would highly recommend Serin for any battle you may be facing, large or small.

Lewis
November 25, 2014

Having not been married before and knowing nothing about family laws of Washington State (where I live), I wasn't sure how to approach marriage (in terms of legal implication) and dealing with premarital contract. After talking with 2 other attorneys, I contacted Serin Ngai for an one hour consultation and she explained all my questions and confusion using simple language. I found her knowledgeable (which I expected a good attorney should be), and more importantly, I felt very comfortable discussing personal and potentially emotional issues with her even at the first meeting. She used simple language to explain lots of terms that would have been intimidating for me. I decided to use her service to draft the premarital contract. She was quite efficient. Even when she attended a family law conference (in Caribbean I believe) during this time she continued to keep me updated via email. It took less time than I had anticipated to have a draft. She walked through the draft with me and again, I found the whole process very stress-free. Planning wedding and all is already stressful, so I am very happy that with her assistance this legal process turned out very smooth. To me, another pro of working with Serin Ngai is that she has her own firm. When I talked to family law attorneys from big law firms in shiny downtown buildings it was always more intimidating. Going to her office in Eastlake was so different and easy. And she is definitely no less competent than those big firm attorneys. Her reasonable fee was the icing on the cake.

anonymous
November 20, 2014

Although Serin is experienced in family law, I often felt that I paid much more than the services I received. She was not as responsive as I had hoped an attorney of her caliber would be. But I do wish her well in her new private practice.

Emily
October 2, 2020

Serin is amazing. She is incredibly professional. She is detail oriented which I really appreciated going through my divorce process. I highly recommend Serin Ngai and would hire her again if necessary. She is thorough and polite. Thanks Serin!

AA
October 24, 2018

I went through a particularly difficult divorce: one that involved false criminal allegations and a bitter, vindictive spouse. I hired Serin to handle the civil side of the case (divorce) while I was also going through legal battles on the criminal allegations. Challenging indeed. I never once had an issue getting a quick response from Serin during this process, and that really put me at ease. In the end, things wrapped up fairly well with the allegations being dismissed and divorce coming to a fair conclusion. I won't say it was a happy ending - it was still expensive, painful, and at times just felt outright unfair; but that's life and the courts are not always fair, especially if you're a male of color with nasty allegations lodged against him. However, what I can say is that Serin was always well-prepared and I never felt she gave it anything less than her 100%. She was certainly way more organized than the opposing counsel and was never the one to miss a deadline (the opposing counsel missed many times). She always gave me objective advice, even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear. The process is not easy, but you need someone with experience, salient advice, and a person who can give you the straight truth. Serin did all that. Overall, I highly recommend this attorney.

L.B.
March 23, 2017

I highly recommend Serin! I had a difficult end to a relationship and Serin was very knowledgeable in negotiating the parenting plan. For the times we had to go to court, Serin was highly prepared and professional in representing me. She kept me calm, answered every question I had and offered me choices when there were disagreements between parties during the mediation process. The decisions were always left up to me and if we weren't quite in alignment she always listened to my reasoning and went to bat for what I wanted. In dealing with opposing counsel, I always felt Serin was the more prepared and knowledgeable one. She never backed down and I greatly appreciated that. I have recommended her services to others and will continue to do so.

anonymous
November 7, 2016

I highly recommend Serin. I had a difficult divorce, with one obstacle on the heels of the next, and Serin was an excellent guide and advocate through the whole process, always informing me of my choices and helping me clarify what I needed to understand. She understands complicated personal dynamics, and is able to explain things clearly in layman's terms. She is compassionate, clear, and brings her intelligence to bear on each aspect of the process.

Jill
October 24, 2016

Serin was professional and helpful with my dissolution case. She always had my best interests in mind. She was practical, extremely knowledgeable, was personable, and took into account all the information I gave her about my situation and my ex-husband. She was persistent with the opposing counsel, which was very necessary and very much appreciated. Serin gave me so much peace of mind in the roughest moments of this process.

Patty Hogan
October 15, 2015

I found Serin to be a very fair, honest and responsible lawyer. She really took a personal interest in me and did her best to accommodate my needs and my budget. I would highly recommend her to everyone. She is a very personable and kind person and had a way of explaining things to me in layman's terms that I could easily understand. For any woman who is alone and needs legal representation, she's the one!

Tiffany
March 9, 2015

Serin was my lawyer in 06 07 when she 1st was getting licensed she was awesome she did my very complex divorce custody case and did it pro bono but the way she handled my case she gave me as much attention as if I was a paying client I would recommend her a hundred times!

anonymous
November 25, 2014

I was referred to Serin Ngai through a friend who is a paralegal and had worked with her previously. Serin made a huge difference in my life and helped me with every aspect of my divorce. She is kind, understanding, and was extremely dedicated to my cause. Serin and I worked tirelessly, several nights until midnight to get all of my deadlines met. She maintained such a professional demeanor while also showing me that she genuinely cared for me and my children. Serin and I ended up going to trial to fight for the custody of my children. She was awesome in court, completely prepared for everything that was thrown our way. We ended up wining and I was granted full custody. I am very grateful for the referral of Serin Ngai and wanted to make sure that in some way I was able to return the favor. I would highly recommend Serin for any battle you may be facing, large or small.

Lewis
November 25, 2014

Having not been married before and knowing nothing about family laws of Washington State (where I live), I wasn't sure how to approach marriage (in terms of legal implication) and dealing with premarital contract. After talking with 2 other attorneys, I contacted Serin Ngai for an one hour consultation and she explained all my questions and confusion using simple language. I found her knowledgeable (which I expected a good attorney should be), and more importantly, I felt very comfortable discussing personal and potentially emotional issues with her even at the first meeting. She used simple language to explain lots of terms that would have been intimidating for me. I decided to use her service to draft the premarital contract. She was quite efficient. Even when she attended a family law conference (in Caribbean I believe) during this time she continued to keep me updated via email. It took less time than I had anticipated to have a draft. She walked through the draft with me and again, I found the whole process very stress-free. Planning wedding and all is already stressful, so I am very happy that with her assistance this legal process turned out very smooth. To me, another pro of working with Serin Ngai is that she has her own firm. When I talked to family law attorneys from big law firms in shiny downtown buildings it was always more intimidating. Going to her office in Eastlake was so different and easy. And she is definitely no less competent than those big firm attorneys. Her reasonable fee was the icing on the cake.

anonymous
November 20, 2014

Although Serin is experienced in family law, I often felt that I paid much more than the services I received. She was not as responsive as I had hoped an attorney of her caliber would be. But I do wish her well in her new private practice.