Song Family Law, APLC - Orange, CA

I highly recommend Mr. Song as he is a very competent attorney; he will listen to what you hope to achieve; he will then explain clearly how the law affects your case and what he can do to help you achieve your goals. Mind you, just because you want something doesn?t mean you will get it. The law in California is pretty specific on some matters. My divorce languished in the court system for 7 years. My former husband and I completed all the work on our case except spousal support and division of retirement accounts. The retirement accounts weren?t an issue. We just could not agree on the spousal support. Before retaining Mr. Song, four other attorneys represented me. One attorney quit with no notice when my former husband hired a law firm with a reputation for being very difficult. While looking for new counsel, several attorneys declined to represent me because of this firm. Mr. Song wasn?t thrilled about having to deal with the firm, but he agreed to represent me. I had a very large case file, Mr. Song was quick to review the large volume of information in my case file. Unlike other attorneys I hired in the past, Mr. Song listened carefully to what I wanted to achieve, and he thoroughly addressed all of my questions. Mr. Song then explained points of law to me regarding spousal support. He then formulated a strategy for my case based on my objectives. Where the other attorneys were only interested in accumulating billable hours, Mr. Song was very conscientious about working productively to keep my legal expenses in check. This meant our agreeing on objectives; my approving course of actions and then allowing Mr. Song to do his job. Mr. Song was also very tactful in informing me about the law when I demanded something unreasonable or became upset during negotiations. Negotiations are very emotional and stressful; Mr. Song kept me focused on our objectives during the hours-long negotiations hearing. In this way, we were both productive and very successful. In the end, my former spouse and I were able to meet our objective to settle out of court. I do not exaggerate when I state my previous attorney was so preoccupied with ways to rack up billable hours that he spent no time on the particulars of my case. By contrast, Mr. Song was solely focused on the particulars?specifically the Family Code 4320 factors that the court must consider when determining spousal support in a marriage of long duration. My previous attorney point-blank stated I ?better be prepared to accept? a stated amount of spousal support without even discussing 4320 factors or even discussing any particulars about my case. Then without my knowledge or consent told opposing counsel he was drafting a settlement counteroffer on my behalf. I learned about the unauthorized offer from my former husband. I fired that attorney and hired Mr. Song. Mr. Song drafted a brief that addressed all the related 4320 factors. He then had me review it. We took it through several edits. As a result of that brief, Mr. Song?s preparations, and his representation at the voluntary settlement hearing, Mr. Song was able to negotiate a final monthly spousal amount that is $3000 per month MORE than the amount my previous attorney stated I had ?better be prepared to accept?. My experience with Mr. Song and the last attorney shows how much can be lost with poor legal representation. The last attorney has a fancy office, charges significantly more per hour, and advertises himself as an attorney for clients with high assets. Yet, he did no work despite billing me over $12,000?didn?t even file all the income, assets, and debt statements. Mr. Song is not only a great family law attorney who will actually work for his clients, but he is an ethical man.

My experience with Hogan Song was excellent! He was professional, ethical and most importantly communicative. He always presented things in a clear way and was very honest about his expectations for my case. He is will versed in the ins and outs of California laws. When I had questions, he would get back to me in a timely manner. If you are searching for a lawyer that is professional, efficient, knowledgeable and communicates with you, give Mr. Song a call.

Mr. Song is an extremely skilled lawyer. He was very careful to explain my options and patiently answered my many questions. (He is a good listener.) He was available to me when I needed him and made me feel like an important client. I was nervous about my case, but he made me feel comfortable. I would definitely recommend him to others.

Mr. Hogan Song is highly knowledgeable and provided much needed advice for my situation. I highly recommend him because he is personable, professional, prompt with all of his responses.

Mr. Song is an outstanding Attorney. He generally cares about each case he handles. I have utilized him on a couple of family court concerns of mine and he had the best interest of not only me but my kids in mind. My Case wasn't overly complicated compared to some I'm sure but he gave me very good advice and by following prevented me from going into other pitfalls that other parents go through on custody matters in family court. I hope I never have to utilize his services again but if I do I know he is someone that I can count on to assist.

Hogan is hands down one of the best attorneys I?ve come in contact with & had the pleasure of working with. He makes extremely difficult & sometimes scary legal battles, easier. His wisdom, professionalism & dedication doesn?t got unnoticed when representing you. He?s an open book, with very clear communication & is not one of those lawyers who just wants your money & won?t help you. You can tell he cares about you & your situation every time you speak to him about your case. Of course we never want to go through legal battles, especially family law battles. But, if you are ever in a situation where you need legal help, Hogan is hands down the attorney to turn to.

Hogan was my lawyer in a lengthy contentious divorce and custody battle. He?s patient & understanding. He helped me achieve my objectives, defying a non-stop onslaught of underhanded, shady manipulations by an unscrupulous and determined opposition & was able to overcome numerous hurdles and is experienced in navigating the legal system with a results based, systematic approach. Hogan is proficient in practicing Family Law & focuses on facts. He is a good man who is caring, empathetic & helps you and your cause. Hogan is pragmatic, logical, fair & detail oriented. Rest assured you are in good hands, I definitely recommend Hogan for family law matters.

Very reasonable rates considering the high level of service. Hogan did a great job and helped me get through my divorce with my business and a complex property division. Highly recommend cause you can?t go wrong.

Hogan (and Song Family Law) handled my unique divorce situation that lasted longer than expected (due to COVID and other complications) but the net result was better than I ever expected. Hogan was extremely professional, helpful and understanding of the circumstances and provided me the best legal services I could have hoped for. He provides clear explanations and lays out the options and a situational analysis in the simplest of terms. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to CA divorce law and also has a great framework of understanding the OC court system. His fees are reasonable and he ensures a fair approach in this aspect. I highly recommend him as a divorce attorney.