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I am dedicated to fostering respectful, solution-oriented approaches to family law, while always keeping the goals and needs of my clients at the forefront of my work. Understanding how difficult and sometimes traumatic the transitions can be for individuals going through divorce or custody matters, I strive to empower my clients through education, understanding, and compassionate representation.
My passion for supporting clients in transition stems from my early experiences as an undergraduate at University of Chicago and law school student at UCLA School of Law. During this time, I represented parents in the child welfare system, where I provided parents with support and resources needed to reunite them with their children. In law school, I also represented detained clients with mental illnesses in asylum proceedings, which strengthened my advocacy skills and commitment to supporting vulnerable populations. After graduating from law school, I continued to engage in family advocacy through my policy work at Planned Parenthood.
I have training in domestic violence counseling, which guides the way I support clients who have experienced domestic violence. I also have training in mediation and collaborative divorce as I resolutely believe in the power of conflict resolution through a more peaceful, amicable process when possible. I currently serve on the board of the Collaborative Practice Group, Golden Gate, and am an active member of the Divorce Options Committee, dedicated to developing trainings that educate the community about how to navigate the divorce process. I am also a member of the Collaborative Practice Group of San Mateo County.
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Acquired: 2019
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1939 Harrison Street, Suite 120, Oakland, CA, 94612
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Posted by Amanda | March 10, 2025 | Divorce & Separation
Exceptional Guidance and Expertise in a Challenging Process
Riena Yu made an incredibly challenging process significantly more manageable. The uncertainty surrounding the divorce process is often the greatest source of stress for those who recognize they need help but are unsure where to begin. I had numerous questions, each with complex and interconnected as...
Posted by Trish D. | October 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Professional and Compassionate
Another attorney at Frudden and Padilla referred Riena Yu. I needed her for a restraining order, and it was very complicated and kept getting delayed. We worked together for six months. The opposing attorney was disrespectful towards the judge and Ms. Yu, but she remained poised and professional. Ms....
Posted by Gurinder | January 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
intelligent and compassionate
“I hired Riena after i was referred to the firm by my friend. I needed her at the very moment as i was fighting againt my husband and his family all alone. I was panicking as a result of my tuff situation having 3 minors and no family support in US. Riena’s staff called me back almost immediately. An...
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2025
Northing California Rising Star Recipient, Super Lawyers
2024
Northern California Rising Star Recipient, Super Lawyers
Board Member; Divorce Options Committee Member
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B.A. in Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies
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English