Atty. James Chau

Atty. James Chau

James Chau is a lawyer practicing divorce, high-asset divorce, annulment and 11 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of California - Los Angeles in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years.

San Jose San Jose 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About James Chau at a glance

James Chau is a Member based in San Jose, California, practicing at Law Office of James Chau, P.C.. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, real estate, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in California (2005). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of California - Los Angeles (B.A. Biochemistry, 2001). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Chau is a lawyer practicing divorce, high-asset divorce, annulment and 11 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California - Los Angeles in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • James practices at Law Office of James Chau, P.C. in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Chau's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Chau 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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Child Custody & Visitation

James Chau is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Chau is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Child Support

James Chau is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in California →

Alimony / Spousal Support

James Chau is one of 10,688 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in California →

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 James Chau

Where is James Chau's law office located?
James Chau's law practice is located in San Jose, California. The firm is Law Office of James Chau, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Chau handle?
James Chau focuses on divorce, child custody, real estate, child support, alimony. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Chau practiced law?
James Chau has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did James Chau go to law school?
James Chau earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A. Biochemistry, 2001).
How can I contact James Chau for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 2005
B.A. Biochemistry
University of California - Los Angeles
- 2001

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2005

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