April Lin Walsh-Padilla

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April Lin Walsh-Padilla

4.2
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 22 years

Child custody Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense

1769 Hillsdale Avenue, P.O. Box 24441, San Jose, CA

About April

Biography

Tough,smart attorney on your side! Custody,divorce, support; Need help? Call me today.

I focus on assuring parents' rights are protected and the best interests of the child are being met.

I focus on specifically domestic violence, DUI and drug cases, emphasizing rehabilitation, not jail.

I focus on keeping costs low, but will litigate aggressively when necessary to protect my client.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Child Custody 50%

50%
Criminal Defense 25%

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

22 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015

Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of April Lin Walsh-Padilla

1769 Hillsdale Avenue, P.O. Box 24441, San Jose, CA, 95160

aprilwalshesq.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find April online.

April Lin Walsh-Padilla's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Adam | May 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

This Attorney fights for you!

I had the opportunity to use April Walsh on a legal matter, and I highly recommend her. She is professional, friendly, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable. From the beginning, she made sure I understood the process, answered all of my questions thoroughly, and made sure there were no surprises al...ong the way. What stood out most to me is that she truly fights for her clients and is fully committed when she takes on a case. You can tell she genuinely cares about getting the best possible outcome and making her clients feel supported throughout the process. She is very respected in her field and excellent at what she does. If you are looking for an attorney who is experienced, dedicated, and easy to work with, I would absolutely recommend her.

Posted by Olga | April 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly recommend Attorney in the Bay Area.

A close family member of mine hired this attorney for a difficult family law matter, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. She was knowledgeable, responsive, and clearly knew how to handle every aspect of the case. She worked efficiently, was assertive when needed, and always kept t...hings moving forward. Based on what I saw, she is dedicated, effective, and truly cares about her clients. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone in need of a strong family law attorney.

Posted by Nadia | April 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Only Attorney Who Truly Got Results in My High-Conflict Divorce

I highly recommend my attorney on Avvo. I’ve been through several attorneys during a very high-conflict divorce, and she is the one who truly made a difference. From the start, she was fully committed to my case and consistently went above and beyond to protect my interests. She is incredibly know...ledgeable in family law, knows exactly how to defend her clients, and isn’t afraid to be aggressive when the situation calls for it. At the same time, she is strategic, efficient, and gets things done quickly without wasting time or resources. On top of that, she is super friendly and approachable, which made an incredibly stressful process much easier to handle. After my experience with multiple attorneys, I can confidently say she is the one who helped me navigate this process the right way. If you need someone who is dedicated, effective, and will fight for you! I can go on and on about how awesome she is, I strongly recommend her!

Posted by Darya | November 09, 2015 | Child Custody

Excellent attorney

April was very open and honest in terms of what will happen as I thought for my child's custody from state. She guided me through the court process, helped me navigate hard parts and get my child back

Posted by Jason | August 06, 2015 | Child Custody

Great

April is a awesome lawyer has been very helpful to my family and I during a very hard year regarding custody of my minor child. She has been so generous and patient and helpful and we have seen phenomenal results through her practical and efficient stance in handling my case. She is not only my lawy...er but I consider her a friend.

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April Lin Walsh-Padilla's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Dull

Family lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Walsh is an outstanding attorney who shows compassion for her clients' needs and gets results."

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Christopher Dull

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Whos Who, Cambridge Who's Who

2006

Strathmores Whos Who, Strathmores Whos Whos

2005

Outstanding Volunteer of the Year, Volunteer Legal Services Program - Bar Association of San Francisco

2004

Lincoln Law Review, Lincoln Law School

2002

Deans List, Lincoln Law School of San Jose

2001

Outstanding Academic Excellence, Lincoln Law School

2001

Joseph Thibodeaux Scholarship, Lincoln Law School

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of April Lin Walsh APC

2004 - 2005

Law Clerk, Santa Clara County District Attorneys Office

1998 - 2004

Certified Tax Preparer, H and R Block

Associations

2011 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association, Family Law Section

2009 - Present

Lincoln Law School Alumni Association

Member

Santa Clara County Bar Association group

2007 - 2008

San Jose Elections Commission

Commissioner

2004 - 2005

Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2004 - 2005

Santa Clara County Bar Association, Appellate Courts Section

Member

2003 - 2004

Lincoln Student Body Association

Secretary

Education

2004

Lincoln Law Sch of San Jose

Law

1994

San Jose State Univ

Bachelors

Speaking Engagements

2010

San Jose High School

First Amendment in School

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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