Y Jessie Shaw

Y Jessie Shaw

4.8
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 34 years

Family Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Domestic Violence, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

175 S Lake Ave Ste 210, Pasadena, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1991

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Law Offices of Y Jessie Shaw

175 S Lake Ave Ste 210, Pasadena, CA, 91101-3065

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Y Jessie Shaw's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Family

Posted by Hua Hua | June 09, 2022 | Family

My deepest appreciation to Jessie Shaw

I have known Lawyer Jessie Shaw for many years. She is an excellent Family Law lawyer. I feel so lucky to have known her and have retain her as my inspiring lawyer on my international divorce case between US, China and Hong Kong. It is because of her professionalism, her caring and her expertise in F...amily law, that my complex cross countries case has been in excellent progress. She helped me to release many of my press due to my complex case, especial she helped me to release many of my financial legal cost and emotional pressures induce from the case by delineating my complex case into a lucent and amicable pathway. It is my deepest appreciations for all her professional services, I am so happy to have known Jessie Shaw, I recommended her highly.

Posted by Ks | September 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Trustworthy & Experienced in Complex Cases

I had a highly complex divorce case. I needed a seasoned, no-nonsense, no BS attorney who's bi-lingual in Mandarin; one who specializes in family law as well as experienced in handling complicated cross-border financial matters. TBH, at first, I had doubts about whether I retained the right lawyer, b...ut later only proved that Jessie (and her partner Greg) knew what they were doing. They were strategic, rational, prudent, and extremely hard-working. Unlike some unscrupulous lawyers who use dirty tactics to try get what they want, Jessie and Greg are the contrary. They know the law, they use the facts, and they know the judges. They know what works and what don't and and they'll tell it like it is. Most importantly, they get things done. That's exactly the kind of lawyers I needed. Over time, I've come to trust them, and I say "trust" again, because nowadays, that's the hardest thing to do with lawyers. I highly recommend.

Posted by PJ | February 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Recommendation 强力推荐

I highly recommend you to see Jessie Shaw since her very good public reputation and Chinese speaking capability. She is very knowledgeable not only in Family-laws she is also excellent in real estate, stocks and retirement. Her thorough knowledge gives her ability in simplifying complex issues to con...clusion resolving precisely fast and easy. As an engineer’s point of view, I have to say math and logical thinking is also impressing. Greg Almas, her associate, is also a hard worker. He is familiar with jurisprudence and used into his cases to increase highest wining possibilities. The best part is their teamwork, they discuss, debate between them and finalize an impeccable argument. I had a bad experience with another attorney who initiated my case and took my money but did not perform any further work about two years. By a friend’s recommendation, I came to see Jessie Shaw, they solved my case the best way. I appreciate their work and like to recommend them to anyone who is seeking help in any family practice cases.

Posted by CHI | July 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Recommended

I was introduced to Jessie Shaw by my neighbor/friend who received tremendous support from Jessie as her divorce lawyer. Within a couple days of Jessie receiving my case, she accompanied me to a mediation meeting, during which Jessie proposed a carefully calculated settlement amount that was immedi...ately agreed upon by all four lawyers in attendance, which was a remarkable breakthrough for my divorce lawsuit that has been dragging on for more than three years. This was all attributable to Jessie’s impeccable professionalism and abundance of experience. Going through a divorce is a nerve-wrecking and frustrating process. However, with Jessie’s support through constant communication and timely updates, I was able to feel calm and grounded throughout the process. If your opponent is greedy and difficult, I suggest that you hire an experienced lawyer. Jessie is a well-qualified family law specialist, I strongly recommend her.

Posted by Her Client | May 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great Family Law Attorney

Ms. Shaw picked up my case really quickly after switching from my previous attorney to her. She has been very knowledgeable in handling family law. She understands what emotional stresses I am going through and she explains and directs me about what my next step should be. So, I won’t be left wonderi...ng and worrying. Her associate, Greg, is also very knowledgeable. He is organized and thorough. These two make a great team for my case.

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2016

10 Best Female Attorney, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2012

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2007

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2005

Temporary Judge, Los Angeles Superior Court

2003

Temporary Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

2002

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

1994

Certificate of Participation and Generous Support, Los Angeles International Cup Dragon Boat Festival

1993

Outstanding Volunteer Family Law, Los Angeles County Bar Association

1992

Certificate of Tribute, Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law

1982

Master of Chinese Calligraphy, National Chung Hsing University

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Y. Jessie Shaw

1995 - 2004

Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles Superior Court

1990 - 1991

Assistant to CEO, Pacific Rim Tech

Associations

2002 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

1993 - 1994

Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association

Co-chair

1992 - 1993

Taipei and Los Angeles Sister City

Co-chair

1992 - 1993

United Way

Asian Youth Center Fundraising Co-Chair

Education

1991

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

National Chung Hsing University

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

Speaking Engagements

2014

Legal Talk

Family law

2013

Legal Talk

Prenuptial

1994

Legal Seminar

Domestic Violence Prevention

1992

Legal Seminar

Family Law

Languages

Mandarin

Chinese, Min Nan

English

Taiwanese

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