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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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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Family
Posted by Mark | December 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family
Vanessa is a very warm & caring Lawyer
Vanessa from the very beginning of my case has been a very warm and caring help. I wouldn't have asked for anything different. She has been a great listener, a great writer of agreements & orders, on point, well spoken, and she responds quickly to my needs. These kind of family matters are not easy t...
Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2015 | Family
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It is very difficult to find a family law attorney that has as much compassion and skill as Vanessa. Vanessa is also able to take either a "mediation" focused or litigation approach-and does both equally well. Vanessa truly cares about each client and fully acknowledges that every client is unique. I...
Posted by Chuck | October 25, 2011 | Family
Put your mind at ease
I feared having to take that next step. The next step required was hiring an attorney. I knew right away that Vanessa had my best interest in mind. Not only did she explain everything in way I could understand she took the time needed to help me feel comfortable about my future journey. She provided ...
Posted by Ed | October 16, 2011 | Family
Great lawyer!
Vanessa Candelaria was the third family lawyer I worked with. My case was a difficult custody case that many other lawyers even refused to consider taking on. Vanessa did an excellent job of handling the case. She was always ready with case law when we needed to go to court. I was always kept in ...
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