Jim W. Yu

Also known as Jim Yu
Jim W. Yu

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Contact Information

  • Law Offices of Jim W. Yu
    1255 Treat Blvd., Suite 300
    Walnut Creek, CA 94597
    Office: 925-472-6633
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Languages Spoken

  • Mandarin
  • Spanish

About Me

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I am an injury lawyer. I represent people who have been seriously injured in car crashes, falls, dog attacks, construction accidents, and by defective products.... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Thorough and Caring”

Posted by: jean, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: I would absolutely recommend Jim Yu, Esq to anyone who is suffering through the loss of a loved one in a wrongful death situation or to any accident... more
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5 star rating

“Excellent Lawyer”

Posted by: Sarah, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: We found Jim Yu to be caring, compassionate, and kind. He was trustworthy and thoughtfully helped us through the entire legal process. He was very... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


Scott Richard Kaufman

I endorse this lawyer's work. I know Jim to be a tireless worker and very bright attorney. One could not go wrong with him on your side.

Endorsement from lawyer: Scott Kaufman , Santa Clara (CA), Almost 6 years ago

Résumé

 

License

12 years since Jim W. Yu was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 2000 12/18/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Law Offices of Jim W. Yu 2013–present
Attorney at Balamuth Law 2002–2012

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Georgetown University Law Center Law JD - Juris Doctor 1999
University of California at Berkeley Latin American Studies BA - Bachelor of Arts 1995

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top 40 Under 40 National Trial Lawyers Association 2012
Rising Star Northern California Super Lawyers 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
President-Elect Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association 2013–present
Admitted Supreme Court Bar Association 2009–present
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Contribution

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Publications

Article Publication Date
Oakland Police Sergeant Daniel Sakai, the Immigrant Experience, and the Law Asian American Bar Association Newsletter 2009

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Personal Injury Q&A (in Mandarin) Radio interview program 2005