Andrew J Cook

Family Attorney at San Jose, CA

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Andrew Cook was always there for me, every step of the way.

Harry Cameau assessment

My visit with Mr Cook was a success. It was very informative and I was able to obtain valuable legal advice which were helpful in planning my approach to finalize my divorce. Mr Cook was very knowledgeable of the legal system and the intricacies that pertain to divorce proceedings. He listened as I presented my case and asked very probing questions in order to assess what needed to be done. I look forward to continue working with Mr Cook, and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for legal advice.

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Practice areas

Family

35%

15 years, 500 cases
Divorce and separation

25%

15 years, 100 cases
Child custody

20%

15 years, 100 cases
Child abuse

10%

15 years, 50 cases
Child support

10%

15 years, 100 cases

YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS ALONE

Andrew Cook is Certified as a Specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization.

He practices family law exclusively and is now in his 15 year as an attorney.

Prior to becoming an attorney, he worked in technology managing software development projects at multinational corporations. He understands High Tech divorces, parents, and children.

His current practice includes all aspects of Family law, including dissolution, support, property division, custody, visitation, domestic violence, etc. He also represents children as minor's counsel by Court Appointment.

He's also taught at a local law school, children learning chess, and tutoring for the bar exam.

When not working, he can often be found walking and taking pictures on the wonderfully trails of Northern California.

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Licensed for 14 years

State CA

Status Active

Acquired 2008

Updated 12/01/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Law Office of Andrew Cook

(408) 549-0952 Office

1046 W Taylor Street

Suite 208

San Jose, CA, 95126

andrewcooklaw.com/

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4.8 / 5.0

6 customer reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2022

Andrew Cook was always there for me, every step of the way.

Mr. Cook is extremely intelligent and compassionate. He took on my divorce and it was ugly and complex, to say the least. He made sure I knew I had a voice in this process and that nothing would be dictated by my now ex-husband. We spent hours preparing for mediation and it was very successful. During mediation, Mr. Cook fought hard. Everything worked very well, all due to his expertise. 10 out of 10 I recommend working with Mr. Cook.

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Posted by Harry | July 9, 2015

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Posted by Catherine | April 20, 2015

Effective and Ethical

Andy helped me navigate through a "messy" divorce. My first meeting with Andy helped me go from an anxious, frightened client to feeling like I could place my trust in him and that I could make informed decisions. He alleviated a lot of my worries. Throughout the case he was level-headed, responsive and trustworthy. He did not make promises he could not keep. Andy listened to my concerns and gave me a realistic outcome. He answered e-mails and phone calls promptly. His billing was fair. I would absolutely use Andy again and did use him a year later when I needed to address some new issues. I have referred two good friends to him and they have been very pleased with their outcomes, as was I.

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Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2015

Great Lawyer!

Mr. Cook helped me when my husband tried to take away my children at the start of our divorce. I was really scared, but he helped me through the process made sure the children stayed mostly with me. Good Bless Mr. Cook!

Posted by Jennifer | July 23, 2014

Great Family Law Attorney

I have been with Andy since 2010 and he has been wonderful and very helpful. He is not like some other attorneys that are in it for the money he deeply cares for the relationship between a parent and a child and he always tries to find the best outcome. There have been many moments where I wasn't sure how to feel/react with some of the responses from the other side however, as soon as Andy stepped in he always knew the right thing to say and respond to help ease the worry. He is very truthful and will guide you down the right path. I would recommend him to anyone.

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Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2015

Maxed my child support

If I did not have Mr. Cook handling my child support case three years ago, I would have gotten a lot less than I did. With his help, I was able to get about $300 more per month than what I had initially calculated on my own. He is currently handling the update in child support and again, calculated that I should get more than I initially thought. I would recommend him to anyone with child support issues. He really helped a great deal in maximizing the amount of support. It is because of him that my child is able to have all the extracurricular activities that my child deserves.

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AVVO RATING 8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

Owner
Law Office of Andrew Cook
2008 - Present

Manager
British Telecom
1990 - 2006

Education

Lincoln Law Sch Of San Jose
JD - Juris Doctor
2008

Golden Gate University
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1990

Rowan University
BA
1980

Legal Cases

Not seeing my children
Getting visitation and improving timeshare.

Associations

State Bar of California
Certified Family Law Specialist
2021 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
2009 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
2009 - Present

State Bar of California
Member
2008 - Present

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Certified Family Law Specialist
California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
2021

Publications

AVVO Legal Guides
Top Tips for Child Support
2013

Speaking Engagements

Lincoln Law School, Spring 09-14
Advanced Legal Writing
2014

Attorney endorsements

Received (7)

Given (12)

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Nathan LaMotte

Divorce and separation Attorney | May 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Christopher Dull

Family Attorney | Aug 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Andrew Marcellino

Family Attorney | Jul 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Michael Waddington

Family Attorney | 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 Rose

Family Attorney | 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

Family Attorney | 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."