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Vanessa Elaine Candelaria
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Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
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Location
Law Offices of Vanessa Candelaria
1981 N. Broadway, Suite 440, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
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Vanessa Elaine Candelaria's Reviews
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Posted by Jane | February 08, 2022 | Child Support
Professional and Responsive
Vanessa and her team were professional and responsive when I needed to recalculate child support. I provided the necessary paperwork for Vanessa and she sent over the new calculations in a timely manner. Thank you for making this process easy for me.
Posted by Jenny H | July 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Vanessa's Client
Vanessa and her team are wonderful. They were compassionate, thoughtful and really made a very difficult situation more feasible. I cannot recommend them enough. Advice I give to Vanessa's clients....LISTEN TO HER, she really knows what she is talking about and CA law inside and out.
Posted by Debbie | June 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding Attorney
I was very impressed with Vanessa beginning with the initial consultation. She listened carefully and asked all of the right questions in order to get an accurate assessment of my situation and also offered valuable guidance for the short term. Later, Vanessa was relentless in keeping my case moving ...
Posted by David | November 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Vanessa and her team were amazing!
My cousin had an issue with an ex-spouse that needed to be dealt with promptly and Vanessa was extremely knowledgeable/responsive, laid out all of the options with pros and cons for each, and tenaciously fought on my cousin's behalf! As a lawyer myself, I am thankful we were able to find such a skil...
Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great work
Vanessa did a great job supporting me through my divorce and troubleshooting several different issues. I really appreciated her help, especially in a non-amicable separation. I would highly recommend Vanessa. She was very knowledgeable and had great ideas.
Vanessa Elaine Candelaria's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have consulted with Vanessa on various family law issues and have referred clients, including friends and family, to her. She is knowledgeable and passionate about her work. She cares a lot about her clients and the community. I highly recommend Vanessa and her office."
"I endorse this lawyer. Vanessa is one of the best attorneys in Contra Costa County. I would trust her to handle any family law related matter."
"Vanessa is a very intelligent, dedicated, and conscientious attorney who really cares about her clients and community. I highly recommend individuals with family law needs to Vanessa."
"I endorse this lawyer and am always happy to refer any family/divorce law clients to her. She is skilled at negotiations, has extensive family and divorce law knowledge, especially throughout the bay area counties and is easy to talk to, honest and efficient. Vanessa Candelaria is a lawyer you can trust to represent you effectively and outstandingly."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Vanessa is a sharp, thoughtful, and caring lawyer. I highly recommend her."
"Ms. Candelaria is an asset to the family law bar in Contra Costa County. Any litigant would be lucky to have her in their corner."
"Vanessa is sharp, compassionate and a strong advocate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She understands both the law and the realities of Family Law. She is professional and gives her clients the attention that they need."
"Vanessa is an extremely competent attorney and extremely knowledgeable about family law. My office often consults with her for her expertise, in particular with her expertise in the Contra Costa Courts, with working with high net worth individuals, and hearing related matters. I recommend her without equivocation."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2012 - 2014
Associate, Fox & Bank LLP
2011 - 2012
Associate, Viola Law Firm, PC
2009 - 2011
Associate, DiMaria & Cone
2008 - 2008
Judicial Extern, San Francisco Unified Family Court
Associations
2017 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar Association, Family Law SectionBoard of Directors
2016 - Present
National Filipino American Lawyers AssociationRegional Governor for Northern California
San Mateo County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Co-chair
2015 - 2016
Filipino Bar Association of Northern CaliforniaPast President
2014 - 2016
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionDistrict Representative
Education
2008
Golden Gate University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Univ Of California Irvine
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
California State Bar Solo and Small Firm Summit
Ethics of Attorney Advertising on Social Media
Languages
English