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 38 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Don | August 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

My Expert Became My Friend

For over two years Janice guided me through one of the most difficult challenges in my life - my separation and divorce - which was fraught with legal, financial and emotional complexities that I could never have managed with anyone other than Janice. I could not have been in better hands, and would ...not hesitate to recommend Janice to anyone going through a similar process. I’m convinced that she is the best. From the onset, Janice’s Northstar was what I wanted and needed AND would feel good about. She never once lost sight of what was important to me, including my emotions and me wanting to do the right thing by my ex while still having my own stability to lean on as I rebuild. From there I watched her expertly navigate the various legal strategies to continually patch together solutions. Along the way, she clearly explained and built-in strategies to meet all my financial obligations during the grueling two years and then ensured there was a stable financial path following resolution. I was amazed at how Janice was able to seamlessly Interweave the legal and financial concepts. She saw the big picture and moved me safely there with all the tiniest of pieces. And she became a friend. That is the best part of all. I have someone that I know is in my corner. Someone that I can call on. Someone that I trust. Someone that I know cares about me and my well-being. That’s hard to find in life, and maybe even harder to find a legal professional. Janice is a deeply caring person who happens to also be incredibly intelligent and adept at navigating divorce matters. She leads with care and the legal expertise quickly follows. She does it right. I’m so grateful for all she’s done for me. Don

Posted by Tuya | July 30, 2021 | Child Custody

Compassionate, Professional and Prompt

Very thankful, I was able to find Janice Cho through a mom's Facebook group recommendation! I have an urgent custody situation, and I'm so grateful she was able to carve out some time and reach out right away due to the urgency of the matter. It shows she cares. She was able to provide me with som...e invaluable information, was very compassionate and professional. I'd highly recommend Janice Cho to anyone!

Posted by David | May 14, 2021 | Family

Incredible attorney

I was very impressed by Mrs Cho. Incredibly knowledgeable and has years of experience. She's definitely solution based and had a very creative and common Sense approach to solving family court issues. She ended our conversation with I hope I don't have to talk to you again. She gave me great advice a...nd in the unfortunate event we do have to speak again I would definitely be taking her on as my attorney. Highly highly highly recommend working with her. Being involved in family Court there are a lot of attorneys that thrive off of pettiness and tik for tackery. If you want to know the merit of someone judge not what they say but what they do. Not only does she do amazing work and family court but philanthropy and working for undocumented people as well as her connection to helping formerly incarcerated people speaks of the character of who she is and what she is about. Incredible person and attorney I highly recommend 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 David | April 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Prompt, Professional, and Handled Everything Where Others Couldn't

I contacted Janice after having a divorce that I couldn't seem to resolve despite work from two previous attorneys on the case. Janice took over and worked extremely diligently and patiently with me on every aspect of the case. We worked together to find the best resolution for everything and my ...case was promptly handled and resolved. Extremely professional communication, highly knowledgable about all aspects of the divorce and settlement, and a pleasure to work with in all regards. I will definitely be reaching out to Janice in the future if I need services from a family attorney again.

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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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