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Lisa Janine Mendes
also known as Mendes Law, PC
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Biography
Lisa is also known for her aggressive defense of her clients as well as her knowledge of the law and how it pertains to their situation. She advocates for the rights and well-being of her clients and that of their children and the elderly. She has a reputation for being a very fair negotiator and communicator with other lawyers and judges, which streamlines and expedites the process.
Lisa acts with compassion and understanding, while detailing in great depth the reality of the legal process and true expectations of the court process. She hopes that by being open and honest and communicative, her clients can move past this often difficult and emotional process efficiently to live the life they were meant to lead.
Lisa is a licensed attorney, with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), and a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish Language and Literature. She has litigated multiple bench and jury trials in civil and criminal court. Lisa is an active member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association (CCCBA), specifically in the Family Law, Women’s, Tax and Estate Planning Sections. Lisa has written multiple articles for the Contra Costa Lawyer Magazine. She is a member of the Robert G. McGrath Inn of Court. Lisa advocates for proposed legislation and new laws as a member of the Contra Costa County Delegation of the California Conference of Bar Associations.
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Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
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Location
Mendes Law, PC
1990 N. California Blvd,, Suite 1020, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
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Posted by Joel | January 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights
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...
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Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2012 - 2017
President/Attorney, MENDES LAW, PC
Associations
2018 - Present
Contra Costa County Employer Advisory CouncilMember
2016 - Present
Contra Costa County Women's SectionBoard Member
2012 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember
2011 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar AssociationMember
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
2018
Contra Costa Lawyer
A Newcomer's Perspective of the CCBA
2017
Contra Costa Lawyer
All In The Family - Inga Miller and Leslie Johnson
2017
Contra Costa Lawyer
All In The Family - George "Skip" and Laura Pfeiffer
2017
Contra Costa Lawyer
All In The Family - Justice Marchiano, David Marchiano and Karen Marchiano
Languages
Spanish