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About Lydia
Lydia E. Crandall is an associate in the Family Law Group. Lydia began work with the Family Law Group in 2004 as a law clerk. She clerked with the firm throughout law school and became an associate of the firm in 2007.
While completing her law degree, Lydia served as senior editor of the Golden Gate University Law Review and was a member of the law school’s Moot Court Board. She was also selected to participate in the intensive Honors Lawyering Program.
Lydia handles a variety of family law m
Practice areas
- Family: 40%
10 years
- Divorce and separation: 30%
10 years
- Mediation: 10%
5 years
- Marriage and prenuptials: 10%
7 years
- Child custody: 10%
10 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 2007 | 03/15/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Legal answers | 1 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
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| Rising Star | Northern California Super Lawyers | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rising Star | Northern California Super Lawyers | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rising Star | Northern California Super Lawyers | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Rising Star | Northern California Super Lawyers | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rising Star | Northern California Super Lawyers | 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moot Court Board | Golden Gate University | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Honors Lawyering Program | Golden Gate University | 2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Palo Alto Bar Association - Family Law Section | Co-chair | 2015 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Collaborative Practice San Mateo County | Chair | 2015 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Santa Clara County Bar Association | Member | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| San Mateo County Bar Association | Member | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State Bar of California | Member | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| San Mateo County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Chair | 2011 - 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| San Mateo County Bar Association - Family Law Section | Co-chair | 2010 - 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| ACFLS Spring 2014 | Statutory Authority for Attorney’s Fees & Sanctions in Your Family Law Cases | 2014 |
| ACFLS Spring 2012 | Disclosure Obligations Roadmap | 2012 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| Golden Gate University School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
| University of California - Santa Cruz | Legal Studies | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2002 |
Attorney endorsements
(5)
Lester Paredes, Personal injury Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Lydia for over two decades and can personally vouch for her character, intelligence and commitment to her clients. Not only is she a fantastic person, she is razor sharp and quick-witted - the exact combination of qualities everyone should want in their lawyer.
Nathan LaMotte, Divorce and separation Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Lydia is an outstanding advocate for her clients. She knows the law inside and out.
Cost
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Contact
Lakin Spears, LLP
2400 Geng Road
Suite 110
Palo Alto, CA, 94303
Office (650) 328-7000
Fax (650) 329-8925