$ 375-425 per hour
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Samira Amato is first and foremost an excellent litigation attorney. Amato has many years of experience in the courtroom and is trained in the highest standards of trial advocacy. She brings that tradition of excellence to the private practice of law. Amato entered the legal practice to obtain favorable results for her clients. Amato has litigated cases in Federal Court, State Court and the Appellate Court.
After graduating with honors from University of California at Berkeley, Ms. Amato joined the Peace Corps. Thereafter earned her JD from Santa Clara University School of Law with a specialization in intellectual property. She subsequently clerked for Judge Katherine Lucero of the Superior Court of California County of Santa Clara. Amato has been practicing law since 2003 and is a member of the State Bar of California in good standing.
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$ 375-425 per hour
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2033 Gateway Pl., 5th floor, San Jose, CA, 95110
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Posted by E.S. | March 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Sharp attorney
Ms. Amato was amazing to work with. She really took the time to understand my case and handled everything quickly. Her attention to detail saved me both time and money, and she kept me updated throughout the whole process. I'm so grateful for her help and highly recommend her!
Posted by Lisa | April 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
SAMIRA IS A GREAT ATTORNEY
SAMIRA is my Legal Counsel, representing me during my divorce. Without her dedication and expert handling of all matters, I would have walked away with nothing. She is a very compassionate and competent attorney.
Posted by Ravi | November 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
I was referred to her and thankful for that
After spending over 70k on a previous attorney who accomplished next to nothing, I was happy to find Samira who assisted me through my case, and FINISHED it for me.
Posted by Jim | June 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Caring and Competent
I've used Law Office of Samira Amato for my legal issues a few times. Ms. Amato was the attorney on my cases. First was for my business dispute with my partner and second was my dissolution/nullity action. I was very happy each time. She was very professional, caring, and fair; I was completely satis...
Posted by john | August 26, 2015 | Residential
Ok attorney but had communication problems
Samira helped me in a very difficult case involving a lot of money and multiple residential properties. I felt that she did not really know the legal issues, but helped me negotiate out of court a satisfactory agreement which I was very happy with. I feel I was over-billed. And now when I try to g...
John, We are sorry about your experience. Feel free to contact the office anytime for a copy of your documents. We work hard to respond to our client's request in order to ensure they receive their documents in a timely manner. Also, if you have any billing issues do not hesitate to contact us in this regards.
"I endorse and highly recommend this lawyer based on her thorough and knowledgeable answers on Avvo."
"I endorse Samira as an experienced and aggessive lawyer and litigator in divorces, custody matters and related family law matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have the pleasure working against her in few cases. She is firm, compassion and very professional."
"I endorse Samira. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."
"I had the privilege of working with Ms. Amato on several occasions. I think she is quite capable, and shows genuine concern for her clients. She works hard for her clients and is result oriented."
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Honors, Graduated with Honors from UC Berkeley
2003 - Present
Principal, Law Office Of Samira Amato
2002 - 2002
Judicial Law Clerk, Superior Court of California
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember in Good Standing
The Court reversed the judgment because plaintiff failed to prevail on any requisite cause of action to support the award.
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undergraduate
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Legal issues dealing surrounding Family law
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Helping families through Divorce
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Legal Answers
Is there a limit on how many hours I can work and for how many employers (I have a green card)?
04 Apr 2020
Can I file an ex parte after my ex just filed one on me?
05 Apr 2020
My spouse won't have signature notarized on divorce papers.
09 Sep 2014