$ 450-500 per hour
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John Henry Perrott
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About John
Biography
You want the Judge to "get" your side of the story so that you have a good shot at a great result. Your case needs to be presented clearly so that the Court can recognize the relief you should be granted. While dealing with your stressful legal issues I enjoy the story telling aspect of practicing the law. There often are complex legal rules that will control the outcome in your case, and you want the Judge to hear all the relevant facts that make up your case. If you are not heard by the Court, even when you are totally in the right, the results will be poor. You need to be heard so all the critical points in your case are given the weight you deserve.
I am a Certified Family Law Specialist, Certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization since April of 2011. If you have a Family Law type story I will know what points you need to emphasize . I have many years of experience researching and litigating complex legal disputes over divorce, child support, spousal support, asset division and related issues frequently resulting in solutions to seemingly unfixable problems. I have been practicing Law for over 22 years, and spoke at continuing legal education with National Business Institute since 2017. You can tell me your story, and I will let you know my opinion of what you should be doing to make it better.
Certified Family Law Specialist. Call Now For A Free Consultation!
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
30%
19 years
Family
30%
19 years
Domestic Violence
20%
19 years
Child Custody
10%
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2014 2013
Licenses
Licensed in California for 24 years
State: California
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of John H. Perrott
(408) 295-5811
Fax
1625 The Alameda Suite 208, San Jose, CA, 95126
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Posted by Li | December 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Mr. Perrott maintains the highest ethical standards—he never prolongs cases or exhausts fees for financial gain
I am deeply grateful for the outstanding assistance provided by Mr. John Perrott. After consulting several attorneys, only Mr. Perrott precisely identified the weaknesses in my Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) and masterfully transformed them into a strong defense while mounting an effective offens...
Posted by Ariadne | January 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding attorney, with great results
Knowledgeable, Carrying, Involved, Supportive and most of all he is there protect his clients' assets and wellbeing. Working with John for a long time in a very complicated divorce case. I could not have wished for a better attorney. John is a carrying professional involving himself deeply in the ca...
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"Huge Heart, Intelligent and fair, qualities judges respect.and react to favorably in Family Law rulings.They do not like whiners and liars. That is why he gets favorable rulings"
"I endorse this lawyer. Very professional. Tough but fair. I would definitely hire him if I had a family court matter."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I went to law school with John and have worked together with him professionally here and there. He is one of the most intelligent men I have ever met. He also has a huge heart and a solid moral foundation. I consider him to be one of the better attorneys out there."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
N/A
American Jurisprudence Award,
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Lead Counsel, The Law Offices of John H. Perrott, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
2011 - Present
Settlement Officer, Santa Clara County Family Court
2004 - 2015
Associate Counsel, Thomas Chase Stutzman, APC
Associations
2001 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
D v N
The Court Set Aside the Judgment and allowed Husband to file a Response and seek his interest in the Community Property retirement.
Education
2000
Golden Gate University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of California at Davis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
As Judges See It: Top Mistakes Attorney Make in Family Court
Continuing Legal Education
Publications
2013
Stutzman Family Law Blog
Can I Ask for Sole Custody After My Divorce?
2013
Stutzman Family Law Blog
The Benefits of Shared Parenting
2013
Stutzman Family Law Blog
First Woman on “Most Wanted” List of Child Support Fugitives Is Captured
2013
Stutzman Family Law Blog
What Can a Child Support Attorney Do?
2013
www.tomstutzman.com
How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer
2012
Stutzman Family Law Blog
Will I Have to Pay Spousal Support?
2012
Stutzman Family Law Blog
Is My Spouse Trying to Hide Assets?
2012
Stutzman Family Law Blog
Smartphones Can Be Used as Evidence in Divorce Cases
2011
Stutzman Family Law Blog
2011 Observations in Family Law
Languages
English
Mandarin
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
John earned significant contribution points in 2014.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can you serve Form Interrogatories more than once in a custody case?
09 Jul 2022
Q&A
I accidentally omitted an asset on my financial disclosures and need to amend them.
13 Jul 2020
Q&A
How is child support split if there are 3 different mothers?
14 Jul 2020