Lisa Janine Mendes

Lisa Janine Mendes

also known as Mendes Law, PC

4.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Child custody Lawyer at Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

1990 N. California Blvd,, Suite 1020, Walnut Creek, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

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Mendes Law, PC

1990 N. California Blvd,, Suite 1020, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596

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Lisa Janine Mendes's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Carol | January 2, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

KEEP LOOKING! Especially if you are a domestic abuse victim!

UNSCRUPULOUS liars. They will drain your bank accounts and load up your credit cards with insane charges all the while avoiding doing what they were hired to do.

Posted by Joel | January 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Civil Harassment

My partner and I have used Mrs. Mende's twice now, once for a Civil Harassment from a neighbor and once for a restraining order case. Both times Mrs. Mendes made the process so much better. She sent one letter and we haven't been harassed in over a year by the neighbor. We wanted someone that would b...e sensitive to the homophobic nature of the harassment and she handled the entire thing perfectly. We can't recommend her or her staff enough.

Posted by anonymous | May 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolutely Horrible

Lisa proved to be totally incompetent throughout my entire process. I was forced to find new representation 10 months into the process. She continued to assign new associates to my case so i was constantly having to repeat myself (at my expense of course) The associate that i was working the most... with early in the process left the firm and i was not notified for over a month that she had left. I spent over 60k in fees and my case didn't move forward at all. She showed a complete inability to negotiate with opposing counsel, went back and forth on her advice on what to do and clearly cared more about billing than helping me get the case resolved. If you want your case destroyed, by all means hire her. If you don't, I suggest looking elsewhere

Lisa Mendes

Replied last January 4, 2022

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Posted by Ramin | January 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top LAWYER in the planet earth!

Hello, My name is Ramin. My divorce case is still with this office and I am extremely glad I picked this office, Specially LISA Mendes and her assistant Monica. Very hard working and Very professional. They have handled my case exactly the way I expected and we are winning! I recommend this firm to w...home seeking legal help. Thank you LISA and MONICA!

Posted by Shams | April 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best Lawyer Ever

I highly recommended Mrs. Mendes for everyone who has any family Law Case. She is extremely smart, understanding, study all the details, remember everything very well and follow up day by day till you win the case. From the first day I met her she took my case seriously and explained clearly all the ...steps that we may go through with it. Thank you Mrs. Lisa I really appreciate all your Assisting and help.

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Lisa Janine Mendes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Indy Colbath

Family lawyer | May 11

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"Lisa is an excellent and knowledgable attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Angela Bryant

Family lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Konstantine Demiris

Family lawyer | Jul 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Harris

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 21

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Caroline Ham

Family lawyer | Feb 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Panagiotis Prountzos

Unknown lawyer | Feb 20

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vanessa Candelaria

Family lawyer | Feb 18

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"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa works hard for her clients and she gets the job done."

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Christopher Moore

Family lawyer | Dec 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Justin Tabayoyon

Unknown lawyer | Jul 23

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kurt Dreger

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

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"Lisa is dedicated to her clients and a powerful advocate. She is organized, hardworking, and has a personality ideally suited for calming her clients as she helps them navigate their complex legal issues."

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Angelo Lagorio

Family lawyer | Jul 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Miranda

Family lawyer | Apr 23

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tina Tran

Unknown lawyer | Apr 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cindy Bilsborough

Family lawyer | Apr 03

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joanne Biernacki

Unknown lawyer | Apr 03

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Mraule

Family lawyer | Apr 03

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"Lisa is smart, diligent, and kind. Any potential client who needs an attentive and compassionate attorney to help him or her through an emotionally-charged family law issue should look no further."

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Simona Zakheim

Family lawyer | Apr 03

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"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is a young, vibrant and intelligent attorney. I firmly believe she will work hard for her clients and provide excellent representation."

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Daniel Pocklington

Family lawyer | Apr 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2012 - 2017

President/Attorney, MENDES LAW, PC

Associations

2018 - Present

Contra Costa County Employer Advisory Council

Member

2016 - Present

Contra Costa County Women's Section

Board Member

2012 - Present

American Inns of Court

Member

2011 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Member

Education

2011

John F Kennedy Univ SOL

Juris Doctorate

2008

Golden Gate University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2003

San Francisco State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Eastern Alameda County Bar Association Cannabis Law MCLE

2013

American Inns of Court Legal Jeopardy!

Publications

Languages

Spanish

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