Cindy Lan Ho

Cindy Lan Ho

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Tax Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Tax, Estate Planning, Business

333 W Santa Clara Street, Suite 805, San Jose, CA

About Cindy

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

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Cindy Ho Law

333 W Santa Clara Street, Suite 805, San Jose, CA, 95113

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Cindy Lan Ho's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michael | September 21, 2014 | Debt Settlement

An excellent attorney and someone you can count on.

We first went to Cindy Ho with a tax/IRS crisis we found ourselves in after hiring and trusting another man for three years who led us down the wrong path, causing us even more financial burden and stress. We found Cindy to be well informed and she worked hard to get us sorted out. She dealt directl...y with the IRS on our behalf and got us on a feasible payment plan. Cindy is not only knowledgeable but also very kind and calm which is appreciated in such a high stress situation. If she doesn't have the answer to something she finds out immediately. She returns calls promptly and goes the extra mile when needed. We recently had to hire Cindy again when we found out a previous tax attorney just simply failed to eFile our 2012 tax returns. It caused huge problems for us and Cindy was the first person we contacted for help. Once again we saw immediate results. She is the only tax attorney we will ever work with. We can not recommend Cindy Ho enough. She is professional, intelligent, trustworthy and reliable. You would never regret hiring Cindy Ho in any capacity.

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Cindy Lan Ho's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicholas Rosado

Tax lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked on a number of cases across from Ms. Ho when I worked for the government. She always provided her clients with high quality professional service. I highly recommend her services as a tax attorney."

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Andrew Foland

Tax lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Cindy for many years. She is an expert in tax law. She sincerely cares about her clients and delivers excellent results. I never hesitate to refer clients to Cindy."

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Jimmy Nguyen

Tax lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Cindy professionally and personally for many years. Cindy is not only an expert in Tax Law, she is also a highly professional colleague and reliable resource. I have referred her to my clients and friends who have expressed how well she has treated them as clients. I highly recommend Cindy for all you tax law needs."

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David Strashnoy

Tax lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse Cindy. I have worked with her on numerous tax and business related issues, and have been impressed with her vast knowledge and even more importantly, her focus on client satisfaction. I recommend hiring her if you have a tax or business issue."

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Michael Jaurigue

Tax lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"One of our business referral sources is a large accounting firm. They refer to Cindy as "the brain surgeon" and refer her the toughest tax controversy cases. Her nick-name is well deserved and she has earned it by continually striving to be the best and working with thousands of individuals and business to resolve their tax problems. In my 15 years of practice, I've not met a tax attorney who is more qualified, genuinely cares for her clients, and delivers the highest quality legal representation than Cindy."

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Abigail Zelenski

Tax lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Cindy is amazing. She is the foremost expert on tax matters. During her many years of experience, she has obtained unbelievable results for clients--severely reducing and, at times, eliminating tax debts owed by clients. She is well-knowledgeable, but explains issues in an easy-to-understand fashion. I am proud to work with her."

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Sarah Drinkwater

Tax lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I had the good fortune of working with Cindy in my first associate position. Cindy works incredibly hard for her clients and is creative in coming up with solutions for her clients. Due to her expertise, responsiveness to clients, and diligence on behalf of clients I endorse Cindy without hesitation."

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Veronika Short

Tax lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Cindy since law school, and had opportunity to consult with her on complex tax issues over the years. Cindy's expert knowledge in her field is evident, and her recommendations have always served my clients well. I refer clients to Cindy without hesitation."

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Nancy Martinez

Tax lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Other

"Cindy is an intelligent, thorough and responsive attorney. Cindy really knows her stuff when it comes to tax law. As a family law attorney, I turn to Cindy whenever I have difficult tax questions, and she always has good, thoughtful answers for me. Cindy works very hard for her clients and they are lucky to have her as their attorney. I endorse Cindy without reservation."

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Andrew Foland

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Jimmy Nguyen

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David Strashnoy

Immigration lawyer

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Michael Jaurigue

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Abigail Zelenski

Litigation lawyer

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Veronika Short

Litigation lawyer

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Nancy Martinez

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

2025 Northern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2024

2024 Northern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2023

2023 Northern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2023

2023 Outstanding Volunteers and Crystal Award, Justice and Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco

2022

2022 Northern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2015

2015 Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine

2003

Award of Excellence in Corporate Taxation, CALI

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Founder and Managing Counsel, Cindy Ho Law

2026 - 2026

Adjunct Professor, University Of San Francisco School of Law

2013 - 2017

Managing Counsel and Shareholder, Jaurigue Law Group

2005 - 2013

Senior Attorney, Law Office of Robert Goldstein

2004 - 2005

Associate Attorney, Paul Hanley & Harley, LLP

Associations

2024 - Present

Girls Fly!

Legal Advisor

2024 - Present

California Lawyers Association

Tax Section - Executive Committee Member

2014 - Present

Tax Court Petitioner Assistance Clinic

Volunteer Attorney

2024 - 2025

CLA's Women in Tax

Co-Chair

2019 - 2023

CLA's Women in Tax

Chair of Programs and Member

2014 - 2016

Filipino Bar Association of Northern California

Volunteer Attorney

2013 - 2013

Asian American Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California

Volunteer Attorney

2004 - 2008

San Francisco Area Women Tax Lawyers

Vice President of Membership

Sample of Legal Cases

Miles v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Tax Court Case No. 748-13

Settled for relief of income taxes owed under the theory of innocent spouse and prevented seizure of real property.

Perrenod v. United States, Northern District of California Case No. CV 12-3815 WHA

Settled for full abatement of payroll taxes and partial refund of seized funds.

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Education

2003

U of San Francisco SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Univ of California at Los Angeles

Undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2022

California Society of Tax Consultants

Navigating FBAR & U.S. Tax Reporting Obligations

2022

2022 Annual Meeting of the Tax Bar and Annual Tax Policy Conference IRS Docketed and Non-Docketed Appeals

2020

Women in Tax

Navigating FBAR and U.S. Tax Reporting Obligations

2020

Mission Society of Enrolled Agents

Tips and Practices for Fighting the IRS, FTB, EDD, and CDTFA in an Audit

2018

North Bay Chapter, CSEA

Tips and Practices for Fighting the IRS, FTB, EDD, and CDTFA in an Audit

2018

GGSEA Education Event

Tips and Practices for Fighting the IRS, FTB, EDD, and CDTFA in an Audit

2017

Robert Hall & Associates Real Estate Summit

Taking Title to Real Property: Legal and Tax Consequences

2015

Ethical Practice and Quality Care

Top Tips and Best Practices for Nurses to Avoid Malpractice Claims and Criminal Liability

2015

Bay Area Young Tax Lawyers Association

Taxes in Bankruptcy

2014

Know Your Legal Rights When Dealing with the IRS

Tax Collection Basics

2013

Flexible Spending Account Workshop Healthcare Costs and Tax Considerations

2010

Tax Implications of Foreclosures and Shortsales

Tax Implications of Cancellation of Debt

Publications

Languages

English

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