Jennifer Anne Isensee

Jennifer Anne Isensee

4.6
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 39 years

Child custody Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Adoption ... +3 more

2021 The Alameda #275, San Jose, CA

About Jennifer

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

I prefer the help parents work out a parenting schedule that is of benefit for the child rather than the parents but if the parents can't reach a decision as to what is best for their children, I guide my clients through emergency screenings, mediation, evaluation, settlement conference and, if necessary, through trial.

40 years

30%
Child Support 30%

I represent parents in the family and child support courts. Basic child support and the additonal child support of child care and other expenses parents incur for education and travel are the issues usually litigated between parents before the divorce and often times several times after the divorce if there is a significant change of circumstances. I'm familiar with it all.

40 years

30%
Adoption 20%

I handled all kinds of adoptions and defended them successfully, including achieving the termination of parental rights for parents who have abandoned their children and I have reprsented foster-parents who have adopted.

40 years | 20 cases

20%
Divorce and Separation 15%

I handle all aspects of divorce and separation from start to finish, whether contested or uncontested. I offer special, fixed rates for uncontested cases that involve no court appearances.

40 years

15%
Domestic Violence 4%

I work to protect victims and defend those wrongfully accused of domestic violence. I also have volunteered in the domestic violence shelters when I could be of service. The judges in Santa Clara County know me well.

40 years

4%
Construction and Development 1%

I represent contractors at administrative hearings when it is necessary to defend their license during negotations and litigation. Complaints against your license can be made even if the work meets the standards of the industry or you settled with the complaining party. And, these complaints can crop up long after the job has been completed. If there has been a complaint made against your license, you need to defend it, because this is your livelihood that is at stake.

40 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

Active

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Location

Law Offices of Jennifer Anne Isensee

2021 The Alameda #275, San Jose, CA, 95126

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Jennifer Anne Isensee's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Adoption

Jennifer recently helped us go through the process of adopting a child. She confidently and professionally led us through it from beginning to end. Jennifer was always in communication with us and always willing to answer questions and address any concerns we had. We highly recommend Jennifer to anyo...ne looking for an adoption attorney.

Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2014

She is a very nice person

I had an initial consultation with Jeffifer. She is a very caring attorney and was willing to give quick and accurate responses. She wouldn't let you wait or upset for answer or make any untrue promises. She is honest and quite a nice person to deal with. I would recommend her.

Posted by Elaine | June 26, 2012 | Alimony

very unhappy

I was a client of Jennifer's for about 6 months back in 2010, and had hired her to try and secure money owed to me by my ex-husband. I had clearly stated to her on our first visit that the initial check I gave her for $3000 was ALL i could afford, and if that was used up I had no more to give her. ...She agreed to this and said she would let me know so that I could continue pursuing the case on my own if need be. So, not only was she unsuccessful in this, but then proceeded to send me another bill for $2000. Included in this bill were itemized charges for texts and phone calls exchanged between us for $35 each! I was shocked, as she never even gave me a fee sheet to begin with. If I had known about these charges ahead of time I never would have called or sent her texts unless they were absolutely necessary for my case. Not having much experience with the legal system, I feel she took advantage of me. Not only that, but she was very slow in responding to messages, and was condescending to me on several occasions. I was satisfied with her work initially, for about the first month or so, during which time a good friend was looking for an attorney for her impending divorce. Much to my regret I referred her to Jennifer. She ended up having to fire her as well, for several of the same reasons.

Jennifer Isensee

Replied last June 28, 2012

This review was posted after this client was told by an arbitrator, and later ordered by a judge to pay her bill. She requested fee arbitration and was told to pay her bill and then filed her claim in small claims court and was ordered to pay her bill. Neither the arbitrator nor the judge agreed with her claims.

Posted by Maria | September 08, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Neighbor Harrassment Case Against Tenant in a Condo

Jennifer Isensee helped to solve an issue of harrassment from a neigbhor towards my tenants. Jennifer was knowledgeable and her intervention helped me in keeping a GREAT tenant. She was responsive and kept me informed. Her professionalism and trustworthiness were invaluable. Jennifer, thank y...ou for the wonderful work.

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Child custody lawyer | Feb 21

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"I am a lawyer in Santa Clara County and have an extensive network of lawyers to choose from. When I had a custody issue, I chose Ms. Isensee to represent me because I know she gets great results. Jennifer was able to use her vast experience and superb courtroom demeanor to effectively communicate my case to the Judge and cut through the misinformation coming from the other side. From my personal experience as well as my professional experience in regards to Jennifer Isensee's representation, I can give her the highest possible endorsement."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Education

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Santa Clara Univ SOL

law

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Univ of California Santa Cruz

undergraduate

Languages

English

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