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 11 - 15 of 19 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Priya | September 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Empathetic, Efficient, and Effective!

Janice Cho has been my attorney for more than three years, and throughout this time, she has skillfully and gently guided me through the family law system, pairing her deep expertise with kindness, patience, and flexibility. With Janice, I feel that she has my best interests in mind, but she is also ...very grounded and fair, helping me to understand the importance of legal decisions that are in the best interest for long-term coparenting. It took me a few years to find an attorney, and until I found Janice, I was overwhelmed by the family law process. With Janice as an advocate for me and my child, I feel much more confident and secure, knowing that whatever comes up, my case is in excellent hands.

Posted by Luke | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Efficient, smart, honest and caring......

I hired Janice to represent me on my divorce case. Hiring her was the best choice I could have made, she was extremely caring and always look out for my best interests in every instances. It was also her recommendations for us to hire a Retired Judge to go through Mediation instead of fighting in ...the court which would definitely incur much higher attorney fees. Janice was very well prepared for the mediation sessions and our case was eventually settled in only 2 sessions. I really appreciate how Janice was not only looking out for all my best interests, but also finding the most efficient and economical ways for me to complete the process. I would highly recommend Janice to represent anyone who has a need in Family Law. She is knowledgeable, always provide professional advises, and quick to response to any questions I have either by emails or phone calls. She is also very reasonable and fair in her charges and billings, and all transactions are clearly explained and listed on the monthly statements. I am extremely please to have found Janice to help me on my case.

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 anonymous | June 28, 2015 | Child Support

Phenomenal consult!

I contacted Janice at the recommendation of an acquaintance, who has been very happy with Janice's representation in his divorce case. When I met with Janice for a consult, her advice was spot-on and incredibly helpful. She quickly understood the issue I was having in my child support/parenting agree...ment, and was able, within the time we met for the consult, to clearly explain to me my legal options as well as the short- and longer-term implications of these decisions. I left her office with a clarity and calmness, as I felt that Janice took the time to truly listen to my concerns about the case. She did not try to convince me to retain her, and instead explained in detail how I could move forward without her help. I truly regret not hiring Janice before writing up my MSA, as she identified a number of key elements that were missing. I would (and most likely will) retain Janice to represent me in the future.

Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2015 | Family

An absolute Gem!

Stating Janice is an absolutely amazing Lawyer is a gross understatement! I have looked to Janice time and time again to provide sound legal advice regarding my very complicated and upsetting family law case. I have taken Janice's advice and have had very positive results. Janice is ALWAYS availab...le to take my call or respond via email and while I am panicking on the other end of the line, she helps put my mind at ease with her very thoughtful sound advice and her genuine warmth and care for those she helps. Janice is truly a one of a kind Lawyer. I highly recommend you call Janice when you need expert advice and when you want to be treated with respect and as though your voice counts. I can't thank you enough Janice!

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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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