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James J. Hoover CFLS - San Jose, CA
1520 The Alameda Suite 200 San Jose, CA 95126
Hoover Krepelka, LLP
San Jose Family Law Lawyer
Overview
As a Certified Family Law Specialist, Mr. Hoover represents clients in all aspects of family law litigation, including but not limited to, domestic violence, child custody and visitation, property identification, characterization, valuation and division, spousal support, child support, breaches of fiduciary duties, reimbursement claims, dates of separation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and related matters. After many years of experience, Mr. Hoover skillfully settles and if necessary, litigates all of these issues.
Mr. Hoover educates, advocates, and acts in our clients’ best interests on these issues. He pays particular attention to our clients’ emotional and financial difficulties.
James J. Hoover attended Santa Clara University, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting; minor in economics, in 1998. In 2001, Mr. Hoover graduated Summa Cum Laude from Santa Clara University School of Law. He ranked 4th in his class of over 200 students, receiving “top of the class” CALI Awards in the following classes: Contracts, Torts, Commercial Transactions, Wills and Trusts, Dispute Resolution, and Criminal Procedure.
Given his experience, expertise, and common sense, Mr. Hoover has facilitated family law matters as a mediator.
In May 2013, James J. Hoover earned the prestigious status of Certified Family Law Specialist, an honor by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization bestowed upon only approximately 10% of family law attorneys. Mr. Hoover is a twelve-time recipient (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) of the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award for the divorce attorney category. This rare and coveted distinction is based on continuous positive client reviews.
He has also been consistently named to the Northern California Super Lawyers List every year since 2021.
When not at work, Mr. Hoover enjoys spending time with his family, doing anything outdoors, traveling, playing his ukulele, and making kahelelani shell necklaces. He has completed 11 marathons, including 9 Napa Valley Marathons with a personal record of three hours and twenty-one minutes.
About James J. Hoover CFLS
Practice Areas
- Family Law
Litigation
- 100%
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Languages
- English (Primary)
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- California, 2001
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Family Law Specialist, California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization, 2013
Other Affiliations
- Association of Certified Family Law Specialists
- Silicon Valley Capital Club
- ProVisors
Education
- Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara, California
J.D - Summa Cum Laude - 2001
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: Ranked 4th in graduating class of 212 students
Honors: “Top of the Class” CALI Awards in the following classes: Contracts, Torts, Commercial Transactions, Wills and Trusts, Dispute Resolution and Criminal Procedure - Santa Clara University, California
Bachelor's Magna Cum Laude - 1998
Major: Accounting
Minor: Economics
Pro Bono Activities
- Advisory Counsel, Women SV
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About James J. Hoover
Honors
- Certified Family Law Specialist, 2013 as recognized by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization; 2013-present
- 12-time recipient of Avvo Clients’ Choice Award; 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2018 - 2025
- The Expert Network, Best Child Custody Attorney Office – Santa Clara, - 2017
- Three Best Rated, Best Family Law Attorney Office – San Jose, 2017 - 2018
- Martindale-Hubbel Client Champion Gold Award since 2022.
- Esteemed Lawyers of America, - 2017
- Lawyers of Distinction, - 2017
- 10 Best Attorneys - American Institution of Family Law Attorneys, - 2017
- Top One Percent - National Association of Distinguished Counsel, - 2017
- Client Champion Silver - Martindale-Hubbell®; 2021, 2022
- Northern California Super Lawyers - FindLaw - Thomson Reuters, 2021, 2022, and 2023
- "Top Rated Lawyer" Award by the US Lawyer Database, - 2024
- 2024 Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave
- Forbes Top 10 Divorce Attorneys of San Jose
Office Information
Address
1520 The Alameda Suite 200 San Jose, CA 95126
Phone
Fax
- 408-947-7603 (Fax)
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Office Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm M-F
Websites
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsJGvcxFnMAhyiwmZ6aNlFQ (Video Blog by Travis Krepelka)
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