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 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Rochelle | June 23, 2015 | Child Custody

Highly recommended

April has been our child custody lawyer for about a year now, and she has been such a wonderful help to my husband and I and I would recommend her to anybody. She has kept up with all dates and times for court apperances and also been very sensitive to our specific needs regarding our case. She is th...oughtful and very knowledgable in law and the family court system.

Posted by DeAnn | May 03, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Smart, Saavy, Professional, Caring, Aggressive and Gets Results

My Divorce case had some very important issues that needed to be addressed. (Move Away, Custody, Domestic Violence, Visitation) Ms. Walsh and her Partner took my case and gave it the attention it needed and took the time to understand the issues and to fight for my daughter, which was my main priorit...y. I have been going through the divorce process for over a year fighting with an Ex-Husband who contested and fought my request to Move Away, Custody, etc., with his attorney and took this case all the way to Trial. I have to admit, I was on edge and nervous, but Ms. Walsh and her Partner Jeff knew how important this was to me and my daughter. During Trial, Jeff was agressive, assertive, and quick to pin point the problems to get results. I am happy to say that we WON at Trial...I got everything I asked for and more. It was nice to see my ex and his attorney, no longer laughing after the Order of the Judge was being read. I could not be more greatful to Ms. Walsh and to her Partner, Jeff for bringing this win home for me. My divorce is far from over but I can say that the Major issues have been resolved, thanks to their support, care and understanding. They continue to fight for my daughter and myself and I am so happy to have them on my side. Contact Ms. Walsh for your Divorce and Custody Issues, you will not be dissapointed. She is very saavy, smart and really knows the law and her Partner Jeff is agressive, assertive and very saavy as well. They make a great team! Thank you so much April and Jeff, for this huge win.

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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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