The best divorce lawyers in San Jose in 2026 include Erickson Family Law, whose lawyers say they're State Bar certified, the Law Offices of Michele Elizabeth Hales, which practices only family law, and Springer Law Firm for clients who also need estate planning or mediation.
| Firm | Office | Focus | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Erickson Family Law | Campbell & West Valley | Complex family law | Complex family cases |
| 2. Law Offices of Michele Elizabeth Hales | The Alameda | Divorce and mediation | Clients considering mediation |
| 3. Springer Law Firm | Downtown San Jose | Divorce and estate planning | Clients needing a new estate plan |
Stock options and RSUs are a common issue in Silicon Valley divorces, so ask how a firm values and divides equity. Divorces in Santa Clara County are heard at the Family Justice Center Courthouse downtown. We'll add more firms once we've checked several by hand.
State Bar certified lawyers, per the firm.
Mark A. Erickson and Matt A. Erickson say they're certified by the State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization, and the firm is in Campbell.
2105 S Bascom Ave, Suite 285, Campbell, CA 95008
Exclusively family law, per the firm.
The Law Offices of Michele Elizabeth Hales practices exclusively in family law, including mediation, from The Alameda and Hollister.
1550 The Alameda, Suite 308, San Jose, CA 95126
Family law, estates and mediation.
Springer Law Firm handles family law, estate planning and mediation, with offices in downtown San Jose and Morgan Hill.
84 W Santa Clara St, Suite 700, San Jose, CA 95113
You or your spouse must have lived in California for the past 6 months and in your county for the past 3 months, per the California courts. A divorce takes at least 6 months from the date the other spouse is served.
Yes. Property and debts acquired during the marriage are generally community property and are usually divided equally, while gifts, inheritances and pre-marriage property are usually separate.
A California lawyer certified by the State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization. It's a formal credential you can check on the State Bar's site.