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

Showing 6 - 10 of 19 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2021

Knowledgeable, understanding and accommodating,

Ms. Cho is very knowledgeable and to the point. Every question I had was answered without hesitation, and then given an explanation. She understood my issues and the predicament I was in. Helped me see the direction I needed to go and the guidance to have a successful outcome. And on top of that, eve...n when we ran out of time, she gave me an extra 30min to discuss and explain my situation in detail, something most attorneys will not do for you. I will be retaining her!

Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best lawyer ever

Janice is truly the best family lawyer out there, hands down. She is well-prepared, responsive and quick, knows every detail of family law, and is a pleasure to work with in every way. Perhaps most importantly, she knows exactly when to be aggressive and when to play nice--this is a trait that cann...ot be overemphasized in successful family law cases! She is incredibly detail-oriented, keeps track of every important moving piece and is super fast to reply and move things forward. She is also so easy to work with--she is understanding, kind, patient and has a wonderful enthusiastic personality. It's a strange thing to say, but I always leave my conversations with her feeling happier and more optimistic (and often having laughed some along the way!) She always provides a full explanation of my options and let's me consider how best to move forward--she'll offer her advice or suggestion when it is needed, but will follow my comfort level at all times. I've often said that being a family lawyer is half law and half psychology and Janice is a master at both elements. She is also very respectful but firm with opposing counsel and has gotten them to agree to things I never thought they would, through a combination of expert-level knowledge of the family law code and her disarmingly friendly but firm attitude with opposing counsel. She also very well-connected to the county family courts, and knows many of the lawyers and judges. This is helpful in considering strategies. I was in a very messy divorce proceeding that lasted four years with a previous lawyer. That lawyer was known as a shark, and while I did have some "wins," I think her attitude often made it hard to move forward with opposing counsel and the process was delayed as a result. When she retired, she suggested Janice as my lawyer. In a matter of a few months, Janice understood every detail of my case and finalized the whole thing, with my winning every piece that was important to me! Don't bother looking anywhere else for a family lawyer. She is truly the best and you will be in wonderful, competent, and expert hands!

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 Kristina | April 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Very grateful for all her help

We found ms Cho by accident. After reading her reviews and going to initial consultation it was clear that there’s no better lawyer to represent us. She very carrying and attentive with her clients, hard working and definitely knows all the aspects of the law. She’s very strategic and aggressive if s...he has to be. Her pricing is a bit high but very fair for all the work she does. I am very grateful for everything that she has done.

Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Client

I am so grateful to have Janice as my attorney during the past year. Her effectiveness as our advocate was only exceeded by her kindness, personal support, and comforting nature. In my experience it is not very common to find all of those qualities in an attorney. I had two attorneys in the past that... did not provide me with good guidance. Thus, setting up a situation where it would be a up hill battle. Janice was firm and prepared me for every hearing. It was a challenging and painful custody dispute but we were able to get to a point where it was good for our daughter and our families. Thank you, for all of your work and supporting our family.

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Janice Cho's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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