Atty. Yau Lee
Yau Lee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Yau, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2025.
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Yau Lee is a family law attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Nachlis Cohade Lopez-Whitaker LLP. Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Yau Lee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law
- Yau, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yau is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Yau Lee is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in California →
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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 Francisco 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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