Janice Cho

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Janice Cho

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1838, Oakland, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Janice

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

A divorce lawyer helps you if you no longer want to be married or if you are responding to a divorce. Whether you want a legal separation or the marriage ended, I can assist you arrange financial and family matters. Alimony, child custody, child support, and a fair division of community assets (like who keeps the house or how your checking and savings accounts are divided) are typical issues in a divorce or legal separation.

22 years

40%
Child Custody 25%

If you have children, part of your case will likely involve determining where and with whom the children will live. I can help you negotiate custody, either by agreement or in court.

22 years

25%
Family 25%

Family law includes same-sex relationships, domestic partnerships, divorce, separation, property settlements, spousal support, domestic violence, child abuse, child support, child custody, and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.

22 years

25%
Immigration 5%

My immigration services include K-1 Visa, K-3 Visa, Immediate Relative Immigrant Visa for Spouse of U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, Adjustment of Status, Removal of Conditions on Permanent Residence, VAWA Self-Petitions (for battered spouses), U-Visa Petitions (for victims of certain crimes), Application for Naturalization, and Application for Citizenship.

22 years

5%
Mediation 5%

The mediation process can help you resolve disputes without going to court. In a mediation proceeding, a neutral third party (a mediation lawyer or mediator) meets with you and the person you disagree with. Mediators are trained to find mediation solutions in legal disputes, including divorce mediation and business disagreement mediation. The mediator acts as a facilitator, helping you negotiate until a solution is found. Mediation is the most informal process for dispute resolution and is usual

22 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 600-600 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2021 2020
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Janice Cho

1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1838, Oakland, CA, 94612

janicecholaw.com

Janice Cho's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

100 Client Reviews

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Posted by Clara | September 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Full of Compassion and Highly Skilled

Anyone going through a divorce knows what an emotional roller coaster you are on. One minute you think you have things under control and the next, things are falling apart. This was definitely the case for me. I am so grateful that in the midst of all of this, I was referred to Janice Cho by a dear ...friend. Janice came highly recommended. Right off the bat, I could tell that Janice was highly knowledgeable in all aspects of the law. However, more important than that for me was how attentively she listened to me. I could feel that her intentions were to sincerely help me, and never did I feel that she was holding out on legal advice which I had often experienced with other attorneys during initial consultations. In fact, she was so thorough with her advice that I ran out of paper to take notes. Once I hired Janice, I was able to have such peace of mind because she took care of everything with such finesse. I am forever grateful for Janice and her compassionate expertise!

Posted by Pablo | June 26, 2020 | Alimony

Lucky that I came across Janice

Before consulting Janice, I didn’t know the risks of waiving spouse support and the impact that could’ve had in the future. Also some points in my MSA were not to code and she saw that and informed me and educated me, no I feel stronger and more confident about how to move forward on my case. I didn’...t have anyone having my back and Janice did a lot for the little time we had. I have no doubt that if I need an attorney Janice would be the one.

Posted by anonymous | January 09, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

Invaluable Resource + Tenacious Advocate

I was referred to Janice by a close friend. During a period of such personal turmoil and crisis, Janice was the exact kind of resource–and firm advocate that I required to find focus, cogency, and confidence in an otherwise debilitating circumstance. Janice was clear and concise in her assessment / r...ecommendations about my divorce as it applied to a new home, young children, assets, and seemingly intractable issues around substance abuse and physical safety–thereby providing a powerfully grounding and effective through line to a seemingly unstable set of variables. I feel the same confidence of Janice as I do my midwife: during an excruciating and critically defining moment of my life, I trust that I have the innate skills and understanding to know what I need, but in order to reserve my energy for the profound task at hand, I will require the expertise, power, and enforcement of the right person as my chief advocate.

Posted by Bismarck | September 14, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Janice is AWESOME

I was served with divorce papers in July and really had no idea what to do. I work all the time so I didn't fill any paperwork out and waited until the last minute to make a consultation appointment to see a lawyer (Janice Cho) and see what I needed to do. I was referred to Janice by a co-worke...r who went through a difficult divorce. She was beyond happy and satisfied with the services Janice provided. I had about two days to file when I finally made time to book a consultation. I went to my appointment freaked out not knowing what to do or expect and Janice was so professional and knowledgeable (not to mention cool and warm and funny) that I immediately knew I was in good hands. She took less than an hour to fill out ALL of my paperwork, faxed it over so that I did not have to go to court and file it in person. She even prepared the paperwork I needed next for my disclosure of assets. All while talking to me and putting me at ease. I will go back and hire her to review all of my documents before submitting. I may not be as eloquent with my words as I would like to be but I can assure you that you will not be dissatisfied with the quality of service Janice will provide. THANK YOU JANICE YOU ROCK

Posted by John | June 29, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Looking for super smart, experienced, personable attorney?

Janice was my attorney for my divorce. My divorce proceedings had stalled with another lawyer and Janice got the thing done with a very favorable outcome for me, all the while keep my costs to a minimum. She is extremely knowledgeable of family law and an incredibly smart, hard working attorney. S...he was super responsive to my questions and I appreciated her ability to guide me through the process, using layman's language. She was mindful of my limited $ and gave me options to keep the cost down. She is well-known and well-respected in the area. I would highly recommend Janice to anyone who is looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, tough, yet personable attorney.

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Patricia Rodriguez

Immigration lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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April Seo

Family lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Janice is an extremely sharp and capable attorney. Definitely willing to go to bat for her clients but also mindful of the benefits of settlement. I've had the pleasure of working with Janice on a number of cases, all of which were resolved informally to the mutual satisfaction of our clients. I endorse her without hesitation."

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Katherine Siegfried

Family lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Janice Cho is one the smartest, most organized and toughest attorneys I know. I highly recommend her services in both family law and immigration matters."

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Kenneth Matejka

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

2013 Wiley Manual Pro Bono Award, State Bar of California

2012

2012 Rising Star Volunteer of the Year, Alameda County Bar Association

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Principal, Law Offices of Janice Cho

2010 - 2010

Adjunt Professor, John F. Kennedy Law School

2006 - 2011

Supervising Attorney, Family Law Unit, CoCoCty, Bay Area Legal Aid

2006 - 2011

Supervising Attorney, DV Restraining Order Clinics, CoCoCty, Bay Area Legal Aid

2005 - 2006

Staff Attorney, Law Center for Families

Associations

2025 - Present

Alameda County Bar Association

President-Elect

2014 - Present

Legal Access Alameda (formerly Volunteer Legal Services Corporation)

Former President and current Board Director

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

Alameda County Bar Association

Day of Court Volunteer Attorney

2004 - Present

Alameda County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2004 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2004 - Present

Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area

Member

2015 - 2016

Alameda County Bar Association, Family Law Executive Committee

Member

Education

2002

Northwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Univ of Chicago

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2015

California Family Law Basics, Practising Law Institute Obtaining Child Support and Spousal Support in Low-Income Family Law Cases

2014

Family Law Seminar Series, Alameda County Bar Association

Finshing a Dissolution

2013

Superior Court of California, Alameda Cty, Family and Children's Bureau

When and Why is a Parent's Immigration Status Relevant to Custody

2013

Family Law Seminar Series, Alameda County Bar Association

Finishing a Dissolution

2013

Family Law Motion and Hearing Practice, Practising Law Institute Family Law Motion and Hearing Practice

2013

Ethical Issues in California Pro Bono Representation, Practising Law Institute

Ethical Issues in California Pro Bono Representation

2013

California Family Law Basics, Practising Law Institute How to Finish a Dissolution Case: Case Settlement and Trials and Judgments

2013

Basic Negotiation Skills, Practising Law Institute Basic Negotiation Skills

2012

Domestic Violence 101, Korean Community Center for the East Bay

Legal Remedies for Domestic Violence Victims

2010

Family Law Seminar Series, Contra Costa County Bar Assn.

Family Law and Motion Practice

Publications

2013

Practicing Law Institute California Family Law Basics

Languages

English

Spanish

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