Atty. Lydia Chao

Atty. Lydia Chao

Lydia Chao is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, business litigation & counseling, consumer litigation and 5 other areas of law. Lydia received a B.A. degree from University of California in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Lydia Chao at a glance

Lydia Chao is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (2010). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2010) and University of California (B.A. Political, 2005). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Lydia Chao is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, business litigation & counseling, consumer litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Lydia received a B.A. degree from University of California in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Lydia practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Lydia Chao's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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 Palo Alto 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 Lydia Chao

Where is Lydia Chao's law office located?
Lydia Chao's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lydia Chao handle?
Lydia Chao focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Lydia Chao practiced law?
Lydia Chao has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Lydia Chao go to law school?
Lydia Chao earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A. Political, 2005).
How can I contact Lydia Chao for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2010
B.A. Political
University of California
- 2005

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2010

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