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Andrew George Marcellino
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Biography
The Law Offices of Andrew G. Marcellino was established in 2002 in Santa Clara County in the heart of San Jose, California. Certified Family Law Specialist Andrew G. Marcellino is a trusted skilled advocate for your family law and criminal defense matters. He works hard to protect your rights and is a seasoned veteran of the courtroom as well as a tough negotiator, whether he is mediating custody issues, a property settlement or defending clients against criminal charges.
Prior to founding his law firm, attorney Andrew Marcellino worked extensively as a contract negotiator, corporate financial analyst and accountant for companies including Lucent Technologies — Octel Division, Space Systems/Loral, and Etc Networks Inc.
Andrew Marcellino has a juris doctorate as well as a bachelor of science degree in business finance.
When not in the courtroom or office, Andrew Marcellino is an avid scuba diver and underwater photographer with a dive master certification.
Andrew is married to Irene Marcellino who is a Spanish language interpreter, paralegal, and integral part of the law firm.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Child Custody
40%
24 years | 1,000 cases
Divorce and Separation
30%
24 years | 1,000 cases
Criminal Defense
20%
24 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 23 years
State: California
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Andrew G Marcellino
1625 The Alameda, Suite 400, San Jose, CA, 95126
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Posted by Maria Yesica | November 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Andrew and staff are the most amazing law firm.
Andrew and staff are the most amazing law firm. My case was actually quite complicated that included: a divorce, charges against domestic violence, an illegal immigration status and a restraining order against my baby. In addition to all of this the father was against my daughter traveling wit...
Posted by Alison | January 08, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
good family lawyer
Andy was extremely helpful during my divorce process. He was reassuring, informative, and kept me informed in the process as it happened. His personality is light hearted and uplifting ,which was perfect for me during my dark days.
Andrew George Marcellino's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent lawyer. Knowledgeable and compassionate."
"I've worked with Andy for many years. I appreciate that he has a very practical approach. He gets cases settled while being a very effective advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Santa Clara County has a very tightly knit community of attorneys and we all pretty much know who is who and who is a person we can work with in efficiently and effectively solving the issues in a case. Andy is one of those attorneys. I am always happy to see his name as opposing counsel because I know we will resolve the issues outstanding in the case. He is an avid and passionate advocate for his clients and very much no-nonsense. He will not sugar coat anything to anyone to make money and he will be honest and finalize a case as soon as he can get it finished to save money and time to everyone involved. I am proud to have Andy as a personal friend as well, and I fully recommend him for his honesty, efficiency, zealous advocacy for his clients, and deep sense of humanity. Andy is also recently certified as a family law expert and I never hesitate to consult with him on cases where I think his expertise can help me and he has always generously helped me."
"Andrew Marcellino, or Andy as I know him, is both a trusted colleauge and friend. He is an asset to the legal community. He upholds the highest ethical standards of the legal profession and is an example of excellent legal professionalism I have worked with Andy as opposing counsel and as minor's counsel in many cases with Andy over the last 7 years and counting. I have always found him affable, honest, and easy to work with. I never worry about his candor with me or the court. But he is ever the zealous advocate for his clients without crossing the line into impossible to work with. He never takes his cases personally -- by that I mean we can have a hard fought case together, but once we're outside the conflict, he is a happy, smiling colleague who understands we have a job to do, but doesn't make it about him. I am proud to call Andy colleague and friend"
"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is a very passionate attorney that understands clients' issues and tries to find the best resolution for them."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known this attorney for many years and often refer people to him. I send people to him because he is very experienced, honest and skilled at what he does. Any client of Andy Marcellino has a most excellent advocate in his corner."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have personally known Andrew Marcellino for over 10 years as an attorney. I find Attorney Andrew Marcellino to be diligent and competent. He is an attorney who works hard, does a good job, and tries to make his clients happy with the outcome of the case."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to witness his work in the courtroom and have found him to be diligent and hardworking. He is well respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist
2017
People Love Us On Yelp! - 2017, Yelp
2017
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2016
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2016
People Love Us On Yelp! - 2016, Yelp
2016
A+ Rated Business, Better Business Bureau
2015
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2015
A+ Rated Business, Better Business Bureau
2015
People Love Us On Yelp, Yelp
2014
A+ Rated Business, Better Business Bureau
2014
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2013
A+ Rated Business, Better Business Bureau
2012
A+ Rated Business, Better Business Bureau
2011
A+ Rated Business, Better Business Bureau
2010
A+ Rated Business, Better Business Bureau
2009
A+ Rated Business, Better Business Bureau
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Andrew G. Marcellino
2001 - 2002
Legal/Contracts/Finance, ETC Networks, Inc
1999 - 2001
Senior Financial Analyst/Lease Agreements, Space Systems/Loral
1994 - 1998
Accountant III, Lucent Technologies - Octel Division
Associations
2018 - Present
Court Systems Domestic Violence CouncilVoting Member
2017 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember
2017 - Present
Santa Clara County Superior CourtFellow
2002 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2002 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaMember
2008 - 2010
Independent Defense Counsel OrganizationMember - Family Law Contempt and Crim. Defense Panel
2003 - 2008
Legal Aid SocietyMember of Conflict Panel - Family Contempt and Crim. Defense
Sample of Legal Cases
Joint Custody to child focused parents
Case resolved with joint custody for Father and a visitation schedule based on best interests of child with buy in of both parents who decided to work together to focus on child.
Restraining Order w/False Accustations Denied As to Our Client. Restraining Order Granted for Our Client and Children
Other party's restraining order denied. Restraining order granted for our client and children.
Move Away Granted
Mother was granted sole custody and was granted permission to relocate daughter to New Jersey
Very Slow Divorce Matter Quickly Resolved
9 year divorce case resolved 3 months after we came into the case through the use of respectful settlement discussions
Education
2001
Lincoln Law School of San Jose
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
San Jose State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2019
Santa Clara County Bar Association
Domestic Violence
2018
CLE
Domestic Violence
2018
CLE
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Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
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Q&A
My dad just got released and is on probation & had to register as a sex offender. My question is can my kids live with me?
14 Jul 2018
Q&A
Can I take my ex husband to court for not following through with verbal agreements on division of asset s?
24 Jun 2017
Q&A
What is reasonable communications with child?
06 Nov 2014