Atty. Elainie Honjas

Atty. Elainie Honjas

Elainie Honjas is a lawyer practicing family law, domestic violence, bankruptcy & debt and 2 other areas of law. Elainie received a B.A. degree from University of Athens in 1969, and has been licensed for 37 years.

San Jose San Jose 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Elainie Honjas at a glance

Elainie Honjas is a Member based in San Jose, California, practicing at Elainie Honjas. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, immigration, bankruptcy, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in California (1989), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1989), and U.S. Tax Court (1996). Educated at Golden Gate University (LL.M. New, 1996) and University of Athens (B.A., 1969). Active member of Santa Clara County Bar Association (Member: Board of Trustees, 2001-2005 Family Law Executive Committee Fee Arbitration Executive Committee: Member, 1991— Presiding Arbitrator, 2004) State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Elainie Honjas is a lawyer practicing family law, domestic violence, bankruptcy & debt and 2 other areas of law
  • Elainie received a B.A. degree from University of Athens in 1969, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Elainie practices at Elainie Honjas in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Elainie Honjas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elainie Honjas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Immigration Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Domestic Violence Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Jose are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Elainie Honjas

Where is Elainie Honjas's law office located?
Elainie Honjas's law practice is located in San Jose, California. The firm is Elainie Honjas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elainie Honjas handle?
Elainie Honjas focuses on divorce, family law, immigration, bankruptcy, dv defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Elainie Honjas practiced law?
Elainie Honjas has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Elainie Honjas go to law school?
Elainie Honjas earned their education at (LL.M. New, 1996); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Elainie Honjas for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. New
Golden Gate University
- 1996
B.A.
University of Athens
- 1969

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1996

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