Calvin Seth Louie

Calvin Seth Louie

4.8
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 45 years

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

1520 The Alameda., Suite 100, San Jose, CA

About Calvin

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 40%

Calvin S. Louie, a founding member of the firm, began his practice in 1980, in the areas of immigration, tort litigation emphasizing personal injury cases, and criminal defense. Prior to opening his own law practice, Calvin had worked extensively with legal aid offices where he developed a strong commitment to representing people with various backgrounds in our diverse communities. He has extensive experience in litigation involving family, civil, personal injury and criminal cases, in both

47 years

40%
Child Custody 20%

47 years

20%
Criminal Defense 10%

Calvin S. Louie, a founding member of the firm, began his practice in 1980, in the areas of immigration, tort litigation emphasizing personal injury cases, and criminal defense. Prior to opening his own law practice, Calvin had worked extensively with legal aid offices where he developed a strong commitment to representing people with various backgrounds in our diverse communities. He has extensive experience in litigation involving family, civil, personal injury and criminal cases, in both

47 years

10%
Personal Injury 10%

Calvin S. Louie, a founding member of the firm, began his practice in 1980, in the areas of immigration, tort litigation emphasizing personal injury cases, and criminal defense. Prior to opening his own law practice, Calvin had worked extensively with legal aid offices where he developed a strong commitment to representing people with various backgrounds in our diverse communities. He has extensive experience in litigation involving family, civil, personal injury and criminal cases, in both

47 years

10%

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 45 years

State: California

Acquired: 1980

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Louie & Kitsuse

1520 The Alameda., Suite 100, San Jose, CA, 95126-2319

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Calvin Seth Louie's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 28 reviews

Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Detailed oriented and fantastic team

I had a contentious case with lots of moving pieces. Calvin and his team helped keep me organized and focus on the key things for my case. His staff is responsive and courteous. Calvin is methodical and listens to what matters to you most and makes sure to prioritize those parts of your case. ... The case itself took over 2 years to complete and was not enjoyable. That being said, I feel that Calvin and team gave me the best results I could've hoped for and now that it is complete, I would definitely use this law office again (but hopefully won't ever need to).

Posted by Tammy | July 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Calvin Louie the best!!!

Mr. Louie and his office staff were amazing. Going through a divorce in my 50’s I had great concern about my financial future. Thanks to Mr Louie I no longer need to worry. Forever thankful for Mr Louie!

Posted by Marjorie | June 19, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Respectable,Honest,Great Lawyer!

He represented our daughter and helped guide her through various courts.Though our daughter someways didn't do as he went beyond to help her.He was is a wonderful person.Yes I would recommand him to others.

Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Titans of the Industry

Calvin and Christine Louie are true industry professionals. They worked with me on my case for 3 years and they were able to help me settle my case for an amount that exceeded all my expectations.

Posted by Andrew | October 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Foreve Grateful

Calvin and his team were phenomenal!! I can't express how grateful I am with them by my side throughout the whole process of going into trial. In the beginning of this whole situation, I walked in there with no hopes, no happiness, and no appetite for anything in this world. After the first meeting, ...I felt as if I was reborn again. I have researched many lawyers and gone through free consultations who I thought was suitable for my case, but none of them were as genuine and real as they were. They told me the cold, hard facts that could potentially happen. Not some rainbow, fantasy ideas that "will" happen. Now I'm here, innocent(as I was from the start), free and truly grateful for everything they have done!!

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Markos Eugenios

Family lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Excellent work ethic and very considerate of client needs."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney, Louie & Kitsuse Law Office

Associations

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

California Public Defenders Association

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1979

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

California State University, Los Angeles

Languages

English

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