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I joined the Law Offices of Stephen Benda in 2003 as a paralegal while attending law school. Upon passing the California Bar Exam in December 2006, I became a litigation associate. Since 2009, I became a trial attorney at that office.
Recognizing the need of many individuals who cannot afford legal services with quality, I found the POLARIS Law Foundation in 2010 and works in conjunction with the POLARIS Group Legal Services, hoping to be able to provide low-income individuals with legal access and services. Currently, the POLARIS Group provides low cost or pro-bono services on a case by case basis. I hope I will be able to obtain funding, grants, and donations to provide more legal services for those that need them the most, yet unable to obtain them.
I am now practice under my own law office because I wish to spend more time to work with the low-income individuals to bring them the promise of equal access to the law. Many recent immigrants do not understand the US legal system and they are afraid to approach an attorney, fearing they cannot afford the services. Unfortunately, many of them became victims of fraud.
I focus my practice in bankruptcy, collections and enforcement of judgment law, representing businesses and individuals located locally, as well as out-of-state and overseas in litigation and collection. I also litigate personal injury cases as well as medical malpractice and elder abuse cases. Occasionally, I also assist with misdemeanor criminal matters, family law cases involving highly disputed custody issues due to my background in working with children as an undergraduate at UC Davis. I also attended immigration hearings with Vietnamese clients on a limited representation. I value the relationships I have with my clients and give each of my client the personal attention that they deserve.
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Acquired: 2006
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017
1625 The Alameda, Suite 800, San Jose, CA, 95126-2225
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Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Vi Katerina Tran, professional and honest
I have being a long time client of Attorney Vi K Tran, The Law Offices of Vi K Tran has helped me in the process of Bankruptcy back in 2010. Attorney Vi is very professional, responsible, and honest, I can trust and rely on her, she was really clever with regard to my bankruptcy case in every sing...
Posted by Sunny | April 15, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Worst unthical lawyer
She represented me in a lawsuit in Santa Clara superior court. She is the most incompetent, unethical and unprofessional lawyer that I had dealt in my life. She deliberately withheld communications from the opposing counsel from me and deliberately did not show up in the court for a motion against me...
Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements
Unprofessional and incompetent attorney
We hired Ms. Tran as our attorney for a breach of contract matter for our corporation. She failed to inform us that she has very limited experience in handling motions etc. She cannot properly write motions which will lead to them getting denied. She is also very unprofessional in her conduct as she ...
Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt
In competent Lawyer
I hired this attorney for a bankruptcy filing case and not only did she not have the knowledge to do so my case got thrown out because of her. I was forced to hire another attorney immediately. Not only did she show no empathy she was never diligent about the filings and very careless. Don't get your...
Posted by Mark and Deb | September 02, 2010 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Professional Competence with Humanity
Katie handled our bankruptcy with respect and diligence. She ensured we knew all options, and explained the ones we didn't follow. In court, she was far more competent than the other lawyers; had all our t's crossed and i's dotted, unlike the other lawyers present. I don't recommend banruptcy, but I ...
"Katie is a true expert in the field of litigation and a dedicated advocate. She is smart, easy going and very knowledgeable. She is aggressive and work tirelessly in pursuing the interests of her clients. She has a distinguished reputation in the field and conducts herself with the highest degree of professionalism. I would hire Katie to represent myself or my family members in the court."
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.
Disbarment issued in CA, 2017
updated on 01/23/2018Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.
2010 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Vi Katerina Tran
2006 - 2010
Associate, Law Offices Of Stephen Benda
2009 - Present
Bay Area Bankruptcy ForumMember
2009 - Present
Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern CaliforniaMember
2009 - Present
IBAHRI Media Law and Freedom of ExpressionMember
2009 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
San Francisco Intellectual Property Law AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Settlement
Order Reversing The Judgment. Case is published.
Bench Trial, Plaintiff's Verdict
Settlement
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BS - Bachelor of Science
1996
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
LL.M - Master of Laws
2008
Vietnamese
English
Legal Answers
Can a cosigner I had on a car loan sue me for the debt he incurred when I filed for Ch 7 BK? The BK has already been discharged.
18 Mar 2011
Plaintiff's Memorandum in Opposition to Motion to set aside Default
19 Mar 2011
I have a judgement against my ex husband but he hasnot paid it . Can I place a lein on his house and also on his retirement fund
20 Mar 2011