Andrew J Cook

Andrew J Cook

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

1046 W Taylor Street, Suite 208, San Jose, CA

About Andrew

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 35%

18 years | 500 cases

35%
Divorce and Separation 25%

18 years | 100 cases

25%
Child Custody 20%

18 years | 100 cases

20%
Child Abuse 10%

18 years | 50 cases

10%
Child Support 10%

18 years | 100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Andrew Cook

1046 W Taylor Street, Suite 208, San Jose, CA, 95126

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Andrew J Cook's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (10) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Yan | June 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Strong, results-driven professionalism

When my attorney was unavailable, Andrew Cook stepped in to represent me—and I couldn't have asked for a better advocate. He demonstrated strong communication skills and a commanding presence that put pressure on the petitioner to agree to a fair settlement. Despite my ex initially trying to back ou...t, Andrew stayed firm and strategic. He helped us win on temporary spousal support, which ultimately led to my ex accepting the settlement. Andrew remained persistent throughout, never backing down and continuing to push for what was right. Thanks to his efforts, I was able to secure my house and reach a settlement on terms that truly reflected my best interests. I’m very grateful for his skill and determination.

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

RICARDO FERNANDEZ

Attorney Andrew Cook is an Excellent Lawyer He gave Us since the moment we walked in to His Office an Enormous Sense of Empathy for our Situation we had no hope Before we Met Him and he walked us through the process Diligently day after day till the very last day, assuring to us, He would do everythi...ng He could abiding to the Law not only for One side he Truly Advocates for Both Parties looking not only the Benefit of One side but Both if Possible base on this, you can tell when someone has a passion and cares about the well-being of others The Law exist to be Equal and have Justice for Everyone .

Posted by Ana | September 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Family Attorney

I had a very complicated divorce that involved CPS, RO, financial disputes, child and spousal support, etc. Mr. Cook was very professional, respectful, quick to reach and responsive, very knowledgeable and firm but also open to reasonable negotiations. Even after divorce was final, he continued to b...e available for questions and more than reasonable with fees. I absolutely recommend Mr. Andrew Cook!

Posted by anonymous | September 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended

Navigating a divorce trial in my home country was already an immense emotional and financial burden, so when my ex-spouse initiated a parallel trial in the United States, the stress and expenses more than doubled. Searching for legal representation left me emotionally frayed. Among the lawyers I cons...ulted, Andy distinguished himself through his genuine warmth, kindness, and empathy. Andy was consistently available when I needed him, responding to emails and phone calls with impressive promptness. He provided attentive listening and dispensed valuable advice tailored to my situation. His intelligence and compassion are truly exceptional, qualities that eased my anxieties at each turn. Thanks to Andy's strategic guidance, I was able to successfully halt the proceedings in the United States. He was also mindful of legal costs, maintaining focused and efficient communication to avoid any unnecessary expenditures. With his extensive expertise in family law, Andy is a highly competent attorney. Finding him was truly serendipitous, and I wholeheartedly recommend him for your legal needs.

Posted by Karen | August 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing expertise/wonderful human being

I hired Andrew because my ex spouse was threatening me with court. There were issues around property, child custody and support, and spousal support. I had initially started with another attorney, then went pro se, then hired Andrew to prepare for court. His expertise helped guide me through threats ...and intimidation attempts and we were able to come to an agreement between parties, including a contentious custody battle. I never had to set foot in court. I would highly recommend Andy, especially to anyone dealing with child support or custody issues. He is open and willing to discuss various alternative strategies. I hope I will never again need his services, but would not hesitate to contact him if I did.

See All Client Reviews

Andrew J Cook's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Andrew
Nathan S. LaMotte headshot
Nathan LaMotte

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is a fantastic attorney. Knowledgeable, personable, and a go-to-guy for any divorce issue."

Christopher Walter Dull headshot
Christopher Dull

Family lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Andrew George Marcellino headshot
Andrew Marcellino

Family lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Michael S. Waddington headshot
Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Andrew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Phillip Brooks Rose headshot
Phillip Rose

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew Cook is an extremely smart lawyer. I have witnessed first hand his ability to analyze fact patterns and apply the law while he taught at Lincoln Law School of San Jose. I highly recommend Andrew Cook."

Mengqiu Zhang headshot
Mengqiu Zhang

Family lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has excellent legal skills and always works toward a reasonable solutions. He is highly respected in the legal community. I highly recommend him."

Christian K. Lassen II headshot
Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

View All Endorsements
Mitchell Todd Ehrlich headshot
Mitchell Ehrlich

Family lawyer

Daniel Nelson Deasy headshot
Daniel Deasy

Unknown lawyer

Felicia Diane Lucero headshot
Felicia Lucero

Family lawyer

Steven Allen Dinneen headshot
Steven Dinneen

Family lawyer

Arthur Chih-Yu Lin headshot
Arthur Lin

Family lawyer

David Alexander Yomtov headshot
David Yomtov

Family lawyer

Nancie Yomtov headshot
Nancie Yomtov

Family lawyer

Phillip Brooks Rose headshot
Phillip Rose

Real estate lawyer

Carmen Marie Rosas headshot
Carmen Rosas

Estate planning lawyer

Susana Fragueiro Hamilton headshot
Susana Hamilton

Business lawyer

Mengqiu Zhang headshot
Mengqiu Zhang

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Certified Family Law Specialist, California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Andrew Cook

1990 - 2006

Manager, British Telecom

Associations

2021 - Present

State Bar of California

Certified Family Law Specialist

2009 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2009 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Not seeing my children

Getting visitation and improving timeshare.

See More Legal Cases

Education

2008

Lincoln Law Sch Of San Jose

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Golden Gate University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1980

Rowan University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2014

Lincoln Law School, Spring 09-14

Advanced Legal Writing

Publications

2013

AVVO Legal Guides Top Tips for Child Support

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution