Kemble Chen, Construction Attorney in Monterey Park, California
Over 32 years of legal practice · focused on Construction, Contracts, and Criminal Defense
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Monterey Park, CA
Practicing construction in Monterey Park since 1994.
- 32+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Kemble Chen is a member based in Monterey Park, CA. The practice focuses on Construction, Contracts, and Criminal Defense. Kemble has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Law Office Of Kemble Chen.
- Based in
- Monterey Park, CA
- Experience
- over 32 years
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- Construction · Contracts · Criminal Defense
- Handles Construction, Contracts, and Criminal Defense matters from Monterey Park, CA.
- Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Kemble Chen: Kemble Chen is a member based in Monterey Park, CA. The practice focuses on Construction, Contracts, and Criminal Defense. Kemble has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Law Office Of Kemble Chen.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Kemble takes on
Kemble concentrates on construction, contracts, criminal defense, general, and immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kemble handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Construction cases in Monterey Park, California
Kemble takes construction matters in Monterey Park, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kemble agrees to represent you.
Contracts cases in Monterey Park, California
Kemble takes contracts matters in Monterey Park, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kemble agrees to represent you.
Criminal Defense cases in Monterey Park, California
Kemble takes criminal defense matters in Monterey Park, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kemble agrees to represent you.
General cases in Monterey Park, California
Kemble takes general matters in Monterey Park, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kemble agrees to represent you.
Immigration cases in Monterey Park, California
Kemble takes immigration matters in Monterey Park, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kemble agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Kemble Chen — construction lawyer in Monterey Park
Kemble Chen is a member based in Monterey Park, CA. The practice focuses on Construction, Contracts, and Criminal Defense. Kemble has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Law Office Of Kemble Chen.
Kemble Chen is a lawyer practicing general liability, construction defect, immigration and 2 other areas of law. Kemble received a B.S. degree from University of California at Riverside in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years. Kemble practices at Law Office of Kemble Chen in Monterey Park, CA.
Working with Kemble on a construction matter
Kemble Chen is a lawyer practicing general liability, construction defect, immigration and 2 other areas of law. Kemble received a B.S. degree from University of California at Riverside in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years. Kemble practices at Law Office of Kemble Chen in Monterey Park, CA.
Clients Kemble works with
Kemble reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction, contracts, and criminal defense matters in Monterey Park and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Loyola Law School
J.D. · 1994
University of California at Riverside
B.S. · 1991
Jurisdictions
Kemble's state bar admissions
California
1994 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1994 · ACTIVE
Kemble studied at J.D. in Loyola Law School and B.S. in University of California at Riverside.
Law school and academic background
Kemble completed J.D. in Loyola Law School and B.S. in University of California at Riverside. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kemble runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Kemble's professional memberships and bar associations
Los Angeles County Bar Association State Bar of California
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Locations
Kemble Chen's office in Monterey Park
Kemble's primary office is at 119 S. Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 305, Monterey Park, CA, 91754. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Law Office Of Kemble Chen
119 S. Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 305
Monterey Park, CA 91754
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How to hire Kemble Chen — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kemble usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kemble charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kemble's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kemble will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a construction attorney in Monterey Park, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kemble
Kemble discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every construction matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kemble confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kemble's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kemble Chen
How much does it cost to hire Kemble for a construction case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kemble walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kemble offer a free consultation?
Kemble charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kemble's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check Kemble's current terms during booking.
How long do construction cases in California typically take?
Simple construction matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kemble gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kemble take my case if I'm outside Monterey Park?
Kemble is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kemble will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kemble?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kemble will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kemble accepting new construction clients right now?
Kemble's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Construction attorneys serving Monterey Park, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Kemble handles construction matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified construction attorneys in that community.
- Monterey Park560 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
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