Jennifer Frances Wald

Jennifer Frances Wald

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Family Lawyer at Palo Alto, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Litigation ... +2 more

2400 Geng Road, Suite 110, Palo Alto, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1991

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Location

Lakin Spears, LLP

2400 Geng Road, Suite 110, Palo Alto, CA, 94303

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Jennifer Frances Wald's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michael | January 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

You won’t find a better attorney

I consulted with Jennifer during my divorce. She was just what I needed - first, I felt she really listened to me to help me figure out my real objectives. She helped me understand what the law meant in my situation. She helped me understand and think through issues about long term support and about ...custody, and helped me decide some pretty key issues. Jennifer supported me with advice during negotiations. She found problems in a draft agreement and guided me on how to fix it. She was super-responsive, and above all, she was always very realistic and honest with me. I felt really lucky to have her help during this tough time - not just for her skills but for how she helped me.

Posted by patricia | January 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Family Law Attorney

If you need to get a divorce, it is wise to work with a smart, creative, experienced, and knowledgeable attorney. I couldn't imagine a better divorce attorney than Jennifer. Jennifer quickly assessed my situation and worked to educate me and set realistic expectations on the process. She developed... and executed a workable and well thought-out approach, despite a few challenges that came up along the way. Jennifer is easy to work with, ethical and fair. She was a phenomenal advocate and a strong, steady presence during at difficult time. I recommend her most highly.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

2015 San Francisco Family Law Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers

2013

Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers

2012

Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers

2011

Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers

2010

Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Partner, Lakin Spears, LLP

1988 - 1992

Associate, Heller, Ehrman, White & McAuliffe

Associations

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

San Mateo County Bar Association

Member

Palo Alto Area Bar Association

Member

Association of California Family Law Specialists

Member

Stanford Public Interest Law Foundation

Member

Education

1991

Stanford Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Stanford University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2010

California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) Child and Spousal Support, Establishing, Modifying, and Enforcing

2008

California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) Family Law, Financial Discovery

N/A

State Bar of California Equitable Apportionment of a Separate Property Business

Languages

English

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