Break free to create a new life.
The border is not the whole of your story. Nor is the dispute. Nor the setback. You have a life to build. At CHUANG LEGAL OFFICE, we begin with the facts, weigh the paths before you, and address the legal work ahead: immigration, business law, civil litigation, family law and estate planning, landlord matters, and cross-border documents.
Six Practice Areas
Legal services in English and Chinese. Select a practice area to see the matters we handle.
Immigration Law
Asylum and removal defense. Family, employment, extraordinary-ability, and investor immigration.
Service Details →Business Law & Outside General Counsel
Employment policies, contracts, compliance, and urgent legal support—in English and Chinese.
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2.1 Employment Policies & Procedures
- Employee handbooks, acknowledgments and notices, and onboarding and separation documents
- Hours, pay, and break policies; exempt employee and independent contractor classification
- Confidentiality and invention assignments, arbitration agreements, and employee training
2.2 Contract Management
- Sales, purchasing, outsourcing, lease, distribution, and financing agreement templates
- Counterparty checks and review of payment protections and dispute-resolution clauses
- Contract tracking, key dates, collections, and pre-litigation settlements
2.3 Data & Privacy Compliance
- Privacy policies and collection notices for customers, employees, and applicants
- Data subject requests, retention policies, and vendor terms
- Data breach response procedures and AI tool review
2.4 Intellectual Property & Trade Secrets
- Trademark searches, registration, and licensing terms
- Invention and copyright assignments; trade secret classification and access controls
- Cease-and-desist letters, platform complaints, and assessment of injunctive relief
2.5 Urgent Legal Response
- Response plans for employment disputes, workplace injuries, and government inspections
- Responses to data breaches and significant customer or supplier defaults
- Internal reporting channels, external communication templates, and evidence preservation checklists
2.6 Ways to Work with Us
- Outside general counsel: an agreed annual scope and allocation of service hours
- Targeted compliance reviews: a written report and prioritized revision list
- Individual engagements: document drafting and review, training, and urgent assistance
Civil & Business Litigation
California employment defense, restraining orders, defamation, business disputes, and debt recovery.
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3.1 Employment Disputes · Employer Representation
- Labor Commissioner wage claim hearings, mediation, settlements, and de novo appeals
- Defense of unpaid wage, overtime, break-premium, and classification claims
- Termination, retaliation, discrimination, PAGA, and class-action defense
3.2 Restraining Orders
- Civil harassment, domestic violence, and workplace violence restraining orders
- Elder and dependent adult abuse restraining orders
- Petitioner or respondent representation, temporary restraining orders, evidence preparation, and hearings
- Termination, modification, and renewal of restraining orders
3.3 Defamation & Reputational Harm
- Libel and slander claims and defense; preservation of online statements
- Retraction and correction requests, platform communications, and identification of anonymous publishers
- Anti-SLAPP motions, trade libel, and invasion of privacy
3.4 Business Disputes & Debt Recovery
- Breach of contract, loans, promissory notes, guarantees, and unpaid invoices
- Partner and shareholder disputes, business fraud, and unfair competition
- Drafting and review of contracts, repayment plans, and settlement agreements
- Asset preservation, judgment recording, asset examinations, and judgment enforcement
Our employment dispute practice represents employers.
Discuss This Service →Family Law & Estate Planning
California prenuptial agreements, divorce, estate planning, and trusts.
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4.1 Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
- Drafting and negotiation, asset and debt disclosures, and signing procedures
- Provisions for equity, options, intellectual property, family gifts, and inheritances
- Cross-border assets, spousal support provisions, and review of existing agreements
4.2 Divorce Proceedings
- Petitions and responses, property tracing and division, and financial disclosures
- Spousal support, child custody and visitation, and child support
- Temporary relief, domestic violence issues, international service, and overseas assets
- Uncontested divorce, mediation, modification and enforcement, and division of omitted assets
4.3 Estates & Trusts
- Living trusts and funding with real estate, accounts, and business interests
- Wills, durable powers of attorney, and advance health care directives
- Planning for international families, noncitizen spouses, and intergenerational transfers
- Probate, trust administration, and will and trust disputes
Matters involving marriage, inheritance, and immigration status can be assessed together.
Discuss This Service →Landlord Representation & Evictions
Residential and commercial landlord representation, from lease compliance to eviction and enforcement.
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5.1 Leases & Rental Compliance
- Lease drafting and review, exemption notices, and required disclosures
- Security deposits, rent adjustments, and applicable local ordinances
- Move-in and move-out inspections, repair responses, and rent collection records
5.2 Eviction Proceedings
- Pre-filing review and preparation and service of termination or default notices
- Filing, service, responses to defenses, and trial
- Default judgments, writs of possession, and sheriff enforcement
- Negotiated move-outs, settlement agreements, and dismissals
5.3 Unpaid Rent, Damages & Enforcement
- Unpaid rent and property damage claims; lawful security deposit deductions
- Wage or bank levies, judgment recording, and enforcement assessments
- Statutory handling of abandoned property and small claims preparation
We represent landlords and do not concurrently represent tenants of the same property.
Discuss This Service →Notarization, Attorney Witnessing & Cross-Border Documents
Determine whether your documents require notarization, attorney witnessing, or an apostille. Then prepare and sign them correctly.
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6.1 Notarial Services
- Acknowledgments and jurats
- Certification of power-of-attorney copies and alternative signing procedures for those unable to write
- Confirming identification and document requirements before the appointment
6.2 Attorney Witnessing & Signing Supervision
- Supervision of will and trust execution; documentation of capacity and voluntariness
- Certificates of independent review; execution of durable powers of attorney and health care directives
- Supervision of business agreement execution and review of existing documents
6.3 Cross-Border Documents & Apostilles
- Preparation and review of powers of attorney, declarations, inheritance documents, and corporate resolutions
- Arranging notarization and apostilles
- Obtaining and authenticating birth, marriage, and death certificates and court documents
- Documents for property, litigation, inheritance, banking, and business registration in China
Confirm the receiving institution’s format, translation, and authentication requirements before proceeding.
Discuss This Service →The scope of representation, approach, and fees are agreed after reviewing your matter and set out in a written engagement agreement. No outcome is guaranteed.
The road ahead begins with the truth.
Start with the record
We examine what happened, what the documents show, and which details matter to your case.
Choose a workable path
We weigh your goals against the available procedures, deadlines, and evidence.
Know where you stand
We explain the legal issues and the steps ahead so you can make informed decisions.
Chuangchuang Chen
Practicing in immigration, family law, and contract disputes.
- Admitted to practice in California, New York, and New Jersey
- Juris Doctor, St. John’s University
One life. Many chapters.
Individuals
Immigration status, a civil dispute, or documents needed overseas: identify the issue, then work out the next step.
Discuss Your Matter →Families
Marriage, separation, property, and inheritance: make arrangements that account for both today and the years ahead.
Discuss a Family Matter →Businesses
From daily legal questions and contracts to disputes: address the legal issues that affect your business.
Discuss a Business Matter →Selected Matters
Employer–Employee Settlement
Represented an employer in reaching a settlement with an employee.
Read More →Reopening an Immigration Case
Helped reopen the case of a Chinese farmer in Hawaii detained under a longstanding removal order.
Read More →Cross-Border Extradition Proceedings
Worked with European counsel on extradition proceedings involving a Chinese national living in the United States.
Read More →Every case has its own facts and legal issues. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Explore Selected Matters →What Clients Say
“Professional, responsible, and patient.”
LL Xiao
Read the Original Review →“The team communicated promptly, efficiently, and professionally, giving me confidence in my case throughout.”
hao yang
Read the Original Review →Individual client experiences do not guarantee results in another matter.
More Client Reviews →Legal Issues, Explained
Guides to legal procedures and the questions clients face.
How to Complete the 2026 Form I-589 Asylum Application
Read Article →New U.S. Visa Rules: Two Questions That Require Careful Answers
Read Article →ICE at Airports: Can You Fly While Awaiting an Immigration Interview or Hearing?
Read Article →Articles reflect the circumstances at publication and provide general information. Consult an attorney about your situation.
Offices & Contact
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Los Angeles · Rowland Heights
19209 Colima Rd, #E
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Monday–Friday · 9AM–6PM
909-969-6666 →New York · Flushing
13631 41st Ave #3B
Flushing, NY 11355
Monday–Friday · 9AM–6PM
234-564-8491 →Los Angeles · Monterey Park
205 E. Garvey Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Monday–Saturday · 9AM–6PM
707-707-8964 →San Francisco Bay Area · Milpitas
1784 N Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
Dallas · Texas
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