April Lin Walsh-Padilla

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April Lin Walsh-Padilla

4.1
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

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April Lin Walsh-Padilla's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Communication Style

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 Jillian | October 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Unprofessional and Rude

I hired this lawyer to help with my housing case . She asked specifically for $1000 to appear at the trial and $750 to do the answer. I paid all the fees by money order. In the middle of the case I had a hard time reaching out to April, she would rarely answer or respond to my calls or text, I was le...ft in dark as to what is going on with my case. I was very worried and requested if she cannot do the work, should I hire someone else. She did not respond. After the trial , she quickly left the courthouse. She said call her to follow up. Then after weeks and months of calling and texting her, still no response as to when am I going to get closure of this case. Then I had to myself go to the Court, Clerk sat down with me and showed me all the work which is undone, I had to fill out forms and request the court to do it, request Judge to sign off and complete the paperwork . This took more than 2 hours of my time at the court waiting for Judges signature as she was in hearing. This is such a horrible experience, very bad customer service, unreliable and April would just leave you in Dark, Do not recommend this Lawyer at all

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Unprofessional April Walsh

We had such a horrible experience with this Counselor. She is always asks for cash and meets at strange places! I gave her $2000 , she never completed the case, and gets extremely aggressive and angry when I followed up! I then started to worry about this and did some research on her. She was previo...usly a Pole Dancer at a nightclub ! Wow! No wonder she exhibits this weird and strange behavior, I wonder how she handles her other cases. My money went down the drain! Pls take caution before hiring her.

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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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