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 Elizabeth E | February 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend James Chau and His Team

James Chau was my divorce attorney, and I truly appreciate the support I received from him and his amazing paralegal, Angelie. Going through a divorce is stressful, but they both made the process much more manageable. James was knowledgeable, straightforward, and always kept my best interests in mind.... Angelie was incredibly kind, organized, and quick to respond whenever I had questions. Their teamwork, professionalism, and compassion really stood out. I’m grateful for their help and would highly recommend their office to anyone needing strong and supportive legal representation.

Posted by Lin | October 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

knowledgeable, trustworthy, efficient.

I am deeply grateful to Attorney James Chau for guiding me through one of the most difficult times in my life. His professionalism, compassion, and strategic insight made all the difference in my case. James approached every detail with remarkable accuracy and dedication, always ensuring that my best... interests were protected. He communicated clearly, acted with integrity, and handled complex issues with calm confidence. I truly appreciated his patience and genuine care throughout the entire process. Thanks to his expertise and persistence, my case reached a fair and successful resolution, I highly recommend him to anyone facing a divorce.

Posted by Nikki | March 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Excellence.

I would like to thank James and his associates for the legal assistance. The entire team is extremely professional and the follow up is seamless. Above all, you guys made it so warm and so easy for me. My heartfelt thanks.

Posted by EVANGELINE DAVID | October 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

TRUE PEOPLE CHAMPION

ATTORNEY JAMES CHAU has been a true blessing to me in time of need when i had no money and trying to find a lawyer that i could afford to re-open my old divorce case and he got me all i was asking for including back pay i was owed from cost of living to my military pension and my former spouses life ...insurance benefits Thank you, MR CHAU.

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.

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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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