James Chau

James Chau

4.9
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Family

2114 Senter Road, Suite 5, San Jose, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

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Location

Law Offices James Chau P.C.

2114 Senter Road, Suite 5, San Jose, CA, 95112

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James Chau's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michael A. | November 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent Attorney

James Chau is an excellent attorney. I found him to be very knowledgeable. Throughout my case, he was sharp, detail-oriented and very meticulous with his strategy. He quickly sifts through information with accuracy and asks the important questions. He has been honest with me from my first consultatio...n and truly cares about his clients. I will be forever thankful for everything he has done for my family as I was recently granted joint legal/physical custody of my son.

Posted by Pam | February 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Super responsive and helpful

James has been with me on my case for over a year now. He’s helped me through tough issues like parental alienation and kept my progress moving steadily forward in this time. James cares deeply about his clients and their cases and is extremely organized. I never had to remind him of small nuances of... my case. My case is concluding this week and I believe we came to a great agreement. I wouldn’t have gotten there without James.

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2018

Everything an Attorney Should Be

James helped me with multiple legal issues on a limited scope. He always was professional, and insightful, and mindful of budget. He really worked and advocated for me, and was an excellent guide. I could not have been happier with result, and would full heartedly recommend James to any and everyo...ne.

Posted by Jamie | April 06, 2016 | Marriage & Prenuptials

Excellent Work - Would Consult Again

I consulted with James regarding my marital agreement. I was impressed with his professional knowledge of the facts and case. During our conversations I felt he was honest and fair attorney. I would definitely recommend again and consult gain with him.

Posted by Holly | March 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very Affordable Rates, Honest, and Experienced!!

After calling around to many more expensive $$ lawyers, I finally got a chance to speak with James. I had a messy and very emotional divorce case and I was very scared. I was impressed by their professionalism and confidence, during this difficult time. I was calmed and assured that he would get... me the best possible result, which he did! I am so relieved that that chapter of my life is over. I would highly recommend him to anybody looking for an excellent and affordable attorney.

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Associations

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Family Law section

Education

2005

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Mandarin

Vietnamese

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