James Chau

James Chau

Google Rating

4.8(37 reviews)

  • 2114 Senter Road, Suite 2 San Jose, CA 95112
  • +1-408-899-8364
  • 605a7baede844d278b89dc95ae0a9123@sentry-next.wixpress.com

About:

2114 Senter Road, Suite 5, San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 899-8364

Jurisdiction:California

Practice Area

Family Law

Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.

Languages

English, Vietnamese

Fees

Free Consultation

Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University School of Law
2005

Awards

Very Good Rating
Avvo
2023
Best Child Support Lawyers in Santa Clara
Expertise.com
2023
Client's Choice Award
Avvo
2023

Associations

Member
California Bar Association
- Present
Member
Vietnamese Bar Association Northern California
- Present
Member
California State Bar
2005 - Present
Member
Santa Clara County Bar Association
- Present
Member
Lawyers in the Library
- Present
Member
Pro Bono Project
- Present

Reviews


RATED 5.0

Jul 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Tom Nguyen

"- my ex wants to change the separation date - I have the zoom meeting with James and his team - James reviews my docs, my records from my previous attorney to understand my case - James doesn't take my deposit then assign my case to his team member - James and his team prepare FL-150, FL-160 details, carefully - James calls me, works with me to prepare for the first conference with Family Court Settlement Officer - James represents me in the conference - after the first conference, my ex terminates her attorney, then negotiates - James prepares the doc to finalize the case - The doc complies with the Family Code to ensure that my ex cannot challenge it later - It takes James about 6 months to finalize my case, to get the stamped judgement documents - James emails me all the docs for records"

RATED 5.0

May 10, 2025Googlevia Google

A Google User

"I had a really positive experience with the Law Office of James Chau, PC. After my ex and I tried unsuccessfully to handle our divorce on our own, James stepped in and made the entire process as painless as possible. His team handled everything with professionalism, clarity, and compassion. His team was efficient and responsive, which helped move things along quickly and smoothly. I felt supported every step of the way. If you’re going through a difficult transition, I highly recommend his services."

RATED 1.0

Mar 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Shine Simon

"Avoid at all costs—he is completely useless; it was a terrible experience, very unprofessional, and unhelpful. I regret ever hiring James Chau. Not only did he do absolutely nothing in court—just sat there and collected his fee—but when he did ask questions about my case, it felt more like an attack than legal guidance. Instead of advocating for me, he made the process even more stressful. A complete waste of time and money. If you need a lawyer who actually works for you, look elsewhere."

RATED 5.0

Mar 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Allen Holbrook

"Attorney James Chau should be your first call when searching for a divorce lawyer. James exceeded my expectations with his professionalism, availability, and efficiency. I reached out to James after I attempted to complete a divorce agreement on my own. James clearly explained our plan and what legal steps needed to be taken. He was always easy to reach and comfortable to speak with. James delivered on his promise to help me receive the best possible judgment and he achieved this in a relatively short amount of time. He quickly improved and corrected my previous submissions. A divorce agreement was created and accepted on the first draft. I could not be happier with the results."

RATED 5.0

Nov 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Teija Rosen

"I highly respect Mr. Chau as I have witnessed an outstanding performance in my divorce proceedings. During the entire process, his fundamental goal was to enter into the agreement as soon as possible. He wanted to cut court and legal costs as much as possible and stop the meaningless document stacking, which added great volume regarding timewise and cost. When we finally signed the agreement, it was robust and beyond my expectations. I am very grateful because the legal costs finally ended, and the agreement was final and secured, more favorable to me than I had expected. Mr. Chau listens carefully to my input and comments, as well as all parties involved. He keeps things moving forwards and the result is an acceptable agreement. His services are top class. He is a lawyer with high morals and ethics. All the proposals suggested for an agreement came from Mr. Chau, and I have much to be grateful for. His skillful negotiation tactics, strategies to settle, wisdom, experience, and expertise produced a solid final agreement."